Laguna Beach Heritage Committee - August 25, 2021

August 25, 2021

Executive Summary

- The Administrative Design Review meeting on August 25, 2021, conducted via telephonic/Zoom participation, reviewed and approved two residential design review applications at properties throughout Laguna Beach. - The first project at 1200 South Coast Highway (Suite 204 and 206) received approval for two retractable canopies and perimeter bench seating on existing deck areas of a commercial property listed on the City's Historic Register (E-rating) in the C-1, Local Business District. The Heritage Committee had previously reviewed this project on March 15, 2021, and unanimously recommended approval. - The second project at 11 La Senda Place in the TAB (Three Arch Bay) zone received approval for modifications to a prior approval, including landscape and hardscape changes. - Both projects were granted CEQA categorical exemptions under Sections 15303 (for the commercial property) and 15301 (for the residential property). - Public participation was facilitated through remote access via Zoom or telephone, with written comments accepted via mail or email to rbunim@lagunabeachcity.net. - The meeting addressed administrative-level design review applications, which represent a streamlined a

Key Decisions

- Design Review 21-8783 for 1200 South Coast Highway (Hanauer property) was APPROVED for installation of two retractable canopies and perimeter bench seating on existing deck areas of suites 204 and 206. - Categorical Exemption under Section 15303 was granted for the 1200 South Coast Highway project. - Design Review 21-9802 for 11 La Senda Place (Davis property) was APPROVED for modifications to a prior approval including landscape and hardscape modifications. - Categorical Exemption under Section 15301 was granted for the 11 La Senda Place project.