Laguna Beach Design Review Board Meeting - December 9, 2021

December 9, 2021

Executive Summary

- The Design Review Board conducted a regular meeting on December 9, 2021, reviewing multiple residential design applications in various zones throughout Laguna Beach. - The consent calendar included approval of meeting minutes from October 28 and November 18, 2021, along with three design review applications for modifications to existing residential properties at 2624 Temple Hills Drive, 2661 Victoria Drive, and a tabled item for 2196 Crestview Drive. - Regular business items addressed design reviews for four properties: modifications to an existing duplex at 281 Grandview Street, a new elevated deck requiring a revocable encroachment permit at 31831 Sunset Avenue, a pedestrian entry gate in the public right-of-way at 718 Coast View Drive, and modifications to a prior approval at 648 Canyon View Drive. - All items before the Board involved categorical exemptions under CEQA Sections 15301 or 15303, indicating minimal environmental impact. - The meeting was conducted in a hybrid format, allowing both in-person attendance at Council Chambers and remote participation via Zoom due to ongoing COVID-19 protocols. - The next regularly scheduled meeting was set for January 13, 2022, at 5:0

Key Decisions

- Approved minutes from the Design Review Board/Board of Adjustment meetings on October 28, 2021 and November 18, 2021 (consent calendar items 3.1 and 3.2). - Considered Design Review 21-9976 for modifications including a new pool, pool equipment, and landscaping at 2624 Temple Hills Drive in the R-1 zone (consent calendar item 3.3). - Considered Design Review 21-10024 and Coastal Development Permit 21-10802 for roof changes, window/door modifications, and a new metal entry trellis at 2661 Victoria Drive in the R-I zone (consent calendar item 3.4). - Tabled Concept Review 21-8887 for demolitio