Laguna Beach Administrative Design Review Meeting - August 18, 2021

August 18, 2021

Executive Summary

- The Administrative Design Review meeting on August 18, 2021, reviewed two residential projects requiring administrative approval for design modifications and mechanical equipment installations. - The first project at 1369 North Coast Highway (Desai) requested approval for minor roof height changes due to framing revisions, with the roof already constructed at the proposed height. - Senior Planner Martina Speare Caron approved Design Review 21-9760 for the 1369 North Coast Highway project. - The second project at 259 Lower Cliff Drive, Unit 3 (Harkiss) requested approval for the installation of an air conditioning unit on an existing deck in a Multiple Family Residential District. - Planning Technician Garrett Wank approved Design Review 21-9655 and Coastal Development Permit 21-9656 for the 259 Lower Cliff Drive project. - Both projects were determined to be categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Section 15301 for existing facilities. - All public participation occurred remotely via Zoom webinar and telephone due to COVID-19 protocols, with written comments accepted via mail or email. - The meeting was conducted telephonically at 5:00 PM i

Key Decisions

- Approved Design Review 21-9760 for minor roof height changes at 1369 North Coast Highway (Desai project). - Approved Design Review 21-9655 and Coastal Development Permit 21-9656 for air conditioning unit installation at 259 Lower Cliff Drive, Unit 3 (Harkiss project). - Determined both projects categorically exempt under CEQA Section 15301 for existing facilities.