Laguna Beach Design Review Board Meeting - September 17, 2020

September 17, 2020

Executive Summary

- The Design Review Board met virtually on September 17, 2020, at 5:00 PM to review residential design applications across Laguna Beach. - Two consent calendar items were approved, including a garage addition and height variance at 2965 Terry Road and modifications to an air conditioning unit installation at 515 Poplar Street. - The regular business agenda included nine projects ranging from additions and remodels to new construction, with several items continuing from previous hearings. - Projects at 2255 Crestview Drive, 1860 Carmelita Street, and 31371 Coast Highway were second hearings for modifications to prior approvals. - Several projects requested variances for setback encroachments, height exceedances, and parking requirements in specific plan areas including Diamond/Crestview and Arch Beach Heights. - The board reviewed applications for historic registered structures at 337 and 369 Hawthorne Road, with one requesting a historic preservation incentive. - Multiple projects required revocable encroachment permits for improvements within public rights-of-way. - The meeting was conducted telephonically due to COVID-19 with public participation available via Zoom and phone.

Key Decisions

- Consent calendar items approved for 2965 Terry Road (garage addition with variance for front setback encroachment and height exceedance) and 515 Poplar Street (air conditioning unit modifications). - Regular business items scheduled for review included projects at ten different properties throughout the city. - Projects at 2255 Crestview Drive, 1860 Carmelita Street, and 31371 Coast Highway scheduled for second hearings after previous review on February 13, 2020. - The board scheduled to review multiple variance requests for setback encroachments and height exceedances. - Projects requiring