Laguna Beach Design Review Board Meeting - February 28, 2019

February 28, 2019

Executive Summary

- The Design Review Board conducted a closed session regarding anticipated litigation at 1305 Circle Way before proceeding with regular business. - The Board reviewed multiple residential projects that had been previously heard, with most items representing second, third, or continuation hearings. - Several projects requested design review and coastal development permits for new single-family residences in the R-1 (Residential Low Density) zone, with common requirements including elevated decks, grading, retaining walls, air conditioning units, and landscaping. - Multiple projects requested revocable encroachment permits to maintain improvements such as walkways, irrigation, fencing, and paving within unimproved portions of public rights-of-way. - The meeting addressed projects ranging from major new construction to modifications of prior approvals and additions to existing structures. - One variance application was considered for construction within a mapped watercourse setback at 700 Virginia Park Drive. - The consent calendar included a request for a two-year extension of time for a previously approved project at 991 Santa Ana. - The Board approved minutes from multiple previous

Key Decisions

- Scheduled closed session conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation at 1305 Circle Way pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2). - Approved consent item for two-year extension of time for Design Review 16-2486 at 991 Santa Ana (approved January 2017). - Approved minutes from meetings held on December 13, 2018, January 10, 2019, January 24, 2019, and February 14, 2019.