Laguna Beach Administrative Design Review Meeting - August 11, 2021

August 11, 2021

Executive Summary

- The Administrative Design Review meeting on August 11, 2021, convened telephonically at 5:00 PM in the Council Chambers to review two residential design modification projects. - Zoning Administrator reviewed a project at 460 Holly Street requesting design review for two skylights, four new first floor windows, relocating one second floor window, and demolishing an existing chimney with like-material patching in the R-1 (Residential Low Density) zone. - The 460 Holly Street project (Design Review 21-9381) was approved by Planning Technician Patricia Garcia. - The second project at 1550 Temple Hills Drive requested modifications to a prior approval, including a 10 square-foot elevated patio addition in the rear yard in the R-1 (Residential Low Density) zone. - The 1550 Temple Hills Drive project (Design Review 21-9721) was approved by Associate Planner Chris Dominguez. - Both projects received CEQA categorical exemptions under Section 15303. - Public participation was facilitated through phone or computer access via Zoom webinar, with written comments accepted via mail or email to rbunim@lagunabeachcity.net. - The meeting addressed minor residential modifications consistent with th

Key Decisions

- Approved Design Review 21-9381 for 460 Holly Street (Walsh), APN 496-155-25, for two skylights, four new first floor windows, one relocated second floor window, and chimney demolition with like-material patching in the R-1 zone. - Approved Design Review 21-9721 for 1550 Temple Hills Drive (Pines), APN 644-134-08, for modifications to a prior approval including a 10 square-foot elevated patio addition in the rear yard in the R-1 zone. - Granted CEQA categorical exemptions under Section 15303 for both projects.