Laguna Beach Design Review Board Meeting - June 10, 2021

June 10, 2021

Executive Summary

- The Design Review Board conducted a telephonic meeting on June 10, 2021, at 5:00 PM to review architectural projects and approve design modifications for residential properties throughout Laguna Beach. - Approval of minutes from the May 13, 2021 meeting and a consent calendar item for a two-year extension at 1151 Summit Place were on the agenda. - Five regular business items included design review applications for residential additions, ADUs, variances for height and setback requirements, and coastal development permits. - Applications reviewed included projects at 1280 Temple Terrace (Bradshaw), 1751 Thurston Drive (Flores), 580 Vista Lane (Bennatt), and 1360 Cliff Drive (Radigan Company). - All projects required review for compliance with LBMC zoning standards in R-1 (Residential Low Density) zones, with several requiring variances for height or setback encroachments. - The meeting was conducted remotely via Zoom due to COVID-19 protocols, with public participation available by phone or computer. - CEQA categorical exemptions under Sections 15301 and 15303 were applied to most projects for existing facilities and new construction of small structures.

Key Decisions

- Approval of Design Review Board/Board of Adjustment meeting minutes from May 13, 2021. - Two-year extension of time for DR 17-2039 and six-month extension for CDP 17-2038 at 1151 Summit Place (Coon) for a new single-family dwelling in the Diamond/Crestview Specific Plan area (first extension request). - Design review for modifications at 1280 Temple Terrace (Bradshaw) including 813 square feet of additions, covered carport, and variance to exceed the 30-foot height limit with an upper-level shade trellis. - Design review and coastal development permit for an 842 square-foot detached ADU over