Laguna Beach Design Review Board Meeting - March 11, 2021

March 11, 2021

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach Design Review Board held a telephonic meeting on March 11, 2021, at 5:00 PM to review design applications for residential projects throughout the city. - The consent calendar included extensions of time for three previously approved projects (155 McKnight Drive, 25 Castle Rock Road, and 1280-1284 North Coast Highway). - Regular business items included seven design review applications for new residences, additions, and amenities at properties ranging from 195 High Drive to 482 Shadow Lane. - Several items on the agenda were scheduled for second or third hearings, indicating ongoing review and revision processes. - The meeting included review of proposed Design Review Board bylaw revisions and a draft memo to City Council. - All projects required design review for various elements including new construction, elevated decks, grading, retaining walls, pools, spas, landscaping, and coastal development permits. - The Board also reviewed and approved minutes from four previous meetings held in January and February 2021.

Key Decisions

- Review of extension requests for Design Review 18-0151, Coastal Development Permit 18-0152, and Revocable Encroachment Permit 18-0153 at 155 McKnight Drive (two-year and six-month extensions). - Review of design application for a 270 square-foot elevated deck addition, grading, retaining walls, and pool at 25 Castle Rock Road. - Second hearing for modifications to a historic resource at 1280-1284 North Coast Highway, including construction of a 396 square-foot detached two-car carport and variances for setback and nonconforming use. - Review of design applications for new construction, addit