Laguna Beach Design Review Board Meeting - October 15, 2020

October 15, 2020

Executive Summary

- The Design Review Board held a telephonic meeting on October 15, 2020, to review various residential projects throughout Laguna Beach. - The Consent Calendar included three extension requests for previously approved projects at 1260 Bluebird Canyon Drive, 401 Poplar Street, and 2760 Queda Way. - The Board reviewed design applications for grading and retaining walls at 1505 Coral Drive, a variance for a trellis encroachment at 483 Linden Street, and modifications to an approved residence at 31371 Coast Highway. - Additional projects included additions to historic properties, modifications to private gates, and pool equipment relocations. - The meeting was conducted remotely via Zoom and telephone due to COVID-19 protocols, with public comments accepted in advance via email. - The Board reviewed minutes from four previous meetings (August 6, August 20, September 3, September 17, and October 1, 2020). - Staff presented a tentative 2021 DRB meeting calendar and a memorandum on fuel modifications and streamlining processes.

Key Decisions

- Consent Calendar items approved for extension requests at 1260 Bluebird Canyon Drive (one-year final extension), 401 Poplar Street (two-year first extension), and 2760 Queda Way (two-year first extension). - Design review for 1505 Coral Drive approved for grading 36.63 cubic yards and retaining walls greater than five feet in the R-1 zone. - Variance 20-6898 considered for 483 Linden Street to allow an existing nonpermitted trellis to encroach into the required side setback. - Design review modifications considered for 31371 Coast Highway including exterior window changes, glass railing chan