Laguna Beach Design Review Board Meeting - June 15, 2020

June 15, 2020

Executive Summary

- The Heritage Committee met on July 20, 2020, at 6:00 PM via Zoom to review one new business item and discuss ongoing projects. - The committee reviewed and provided recommendations for a project at 400 South Coast Highway involving construction of a new permanent rooftop elevator enclosure and accessible ramp for a property listed as an E-rated structure on the Register. - A variance was requested because the proposed elevator enclosure would exceed the 18-foot maximum height limit in the Downtown Specific Plan. - GPA Consulting completed a Secretary of Interior's Standards (SOIS) compliance report for the project, which was attached to the plans for committee review. - The committee approved the minutes from the June 15, 2020 meeting. - Staff and committee communications included discussions about agendas, minutes, access, and recording procedures, the Digester Building, and Hotel Laguna. - The meeting was conducted remotely due to COVID-19 restrictions, with participants joining via Zoom or phone.

Key Decisions

- Approved the minutes from the June 15, 2020 Heritage Committee meeting. - Reviewed the project at 400 South Coast Highway and provided recommendations to the Design Review Board regarding the rooftop elevator enclosure and accessible ramp for the E-rated historic structure.