Laguna Beach Design Review Board Meeting - February 11, 2021

February 11, 2021

Executive Summary

- The Design Review Board conducted a virtual telephonic meeting on February 11, 2021, at 5:00 PM to review seven residential design review applications throughout Laguna Beach. - Three consent calendar items were approved for projects at 2512 Temple Hills Drive, 1257 Temple Hills Drive, and 31895 Circle Drive, involving landscaping, fencing, and minor improvements. - Four regular business items were considered, including projects at 28802 Alta Laguna Boulevard, 606 Loretta Drive, 1007 Gaviota Drive, and 2670 Park Avenue. - The 28802 Alta Laguna Boulevard project requested a continuance. - The 1007 Gaviota Drive project involved a comprehensive oceanfront development requiring demolition of an existing duplex and construction of a new single-family residence with extensive environmental review. - The 2670 Park Avenue project requested modifications to a prior approval including additional living space and increased roof height requiring variances. - Several projects required Coastal Development Permits due to bluff edge proximity or oceanfront locations. - The meeting included approval of minutes from three previous meetings (January 7, 14, and 28, 2021). - The Board scheduled a wo

Key Decisions

- Consent Calendar approved for three projects: 2512 Temple Hills Drive (rear yard terracing, pool/spa, retaining walls), 1257 Temple Hills Drive (fence installation and artificial turf), and 31895 Circle Drive (fence and gate within 50 feet of bluff edge). - Continuance granted for 28802 Alta Laguna Boulevard project upon applicant request. - Minutes approved for Design Review/Board of Adjustment meetings from January 7, 2021, January 14, 2021, and January 28, 2021.