Laguna Beach Design Review Board Meeting - April 25, 2019

April 25, 2019

Executive Summary

- The Design Review Board held a regular meeting on April 25, 2019, reviewing 14 residential design review applications involving new construction, major remodels, and modifications to prior approvals. - All projects reviewed required coastal development permits and design review for construction in R-1 (Residential Low Density), R-2 (Residential Medium Density), RHP (Residential/Hillside Protection), VC (Village Community), or LBP (Local Business Professional) zones. - Several projects were continued from previous hearings, with last hearing dates ranging from October 2018 to February 2019, indicating ongoing review processes for complex applications. - Projects included demolitions of existing structures, new single-family residences ranging from 1,493 to 5,839 square feet, modifications to prior approvals, and construction in environmentally sensitive areas. - Variances were requested for setback encroachments, watercourse setback construction, and onsite turnaround requirements. - The Board also held elections for Board leadership positions at the beginning of the meeting. - Minutes from three previous meetings (February 14, March 14, and March 28, 2019) were scheduled for appr

Key Decisions

- Election of Design Review Board Chair and Chair Pro Tem (specific results not detailed in agenda). - Review of 14 design review applications with various coastal development permits, variances, and revocable encroachment permits. - One project (2569 Bonita Way) was tabled by the applicant and moved to the consent calendar. - Projects included both first hearings and continued hearings from previous meetings (October 2018, November 2018, January 2019, February 2019). - Categorical exemptions were applied to all projects under various CEQA sections including 15301 (Existing Facilities), 15303