Laguna Beach Heritage Committee - August 19, 2019

August 19, 2019

Executive Summary

- The Heritage Committee met on August 19, 2019, to review preservation and alteration requests for historic properties in Laguna Beach. - The Committee reviewed two new business items: a roof shingle replacement request for the Gordon Residence at 1640 Carmelita Street (a C-rated historic property) and replacement window molding design for 214 South Coast Highway (an E-rated property). - Staff presented an update on pending 2019 Mills Act applications, discussing processing timelines and upcoming review dates. - The Committee approved minutes from two previous meetings held on July 15, 2019 and April 15, 2019. - All items on the agenda were procedural review matters requiring Heritage Committee recommendations, with no major decisions or controversial issues presented. - The meeting focused on ensuring proposed alterations to registered historic properties maintain historical character while addressing necessary maintenance needs.

Key Decisions

- The Committee reviewed and made recommendations on the roof shingle replacement application for 1640 Carmelita Street, proposing to replace metal roof shingles with asphalt shingles consistent with original construction. - The Committee reviewed and made recommendations on replacement window moldings for 214 South Coast Highway, with proposed moldings of similar design to replace deteriorated upper-level moldings. - Minutes from the July 15, 2019 meeting were approved. - Minutes from the April 15, 2019 meeting were approved.