Laguna Beach Administrative Design Review Meeting - December 22, 2021

December 22, 2021

Executive Summary

- The Administrative Design Review meeting on December 22, 2021, reviewed four residential design review applications, all of which were approved. - All projects involved single-family residences in R-1 or R-3 zones requesting modifications to existing homes, including exterior material changes, elevated decks, new windows/doors, and skylights. - The 1305 Circle Way project was continued from December 15, 2021, and addressed as-built conditions for finished roof heights. - Public commentary was submitted for the 31321 Monterey Street project, indicating community interest in the proposed deck expansion and window/door modifications. - All four projects received CEQA categorical exemptions under Section 15301 for existing facilities. - The meeting was conducted telephonically with public participation available via Zoom or phone. - City Staff included Planning Technicians Garrett Wank and Patricia Garcia, and Contract Planner John Tilton.

Key Decisions

- 31008 Aliso Circle (Monger) - APPROVED: Administrative design review and coastal development permit for exterior material changes from board and batten siding to Hardie shingle and Hardie plank siding in the R-1 zone. - 1305 Circle Way (Lainfiesta) - APPROVED: Administrative design review for modifications to a prior approval, including changes to finished roof heights to reflect as-built conditions in the R-1 zone (continued from 12/15/2021). - 31321 Monterey Street (Dabbah) - APPROVED: Administrative design review for improvements to an existing single-family dwelling including 137 square