Laguna Beach Administrative Design Review Meeting - April 5, 2023

April 5, 2023

Executive Summary

- The Administrative Design Review meeting on April 5, 2023, reviewed four design review applications for residential and institutional projects across Laguna Beach. - All four projects were approved, including a South Coast Water District water main replacement project affecting approximately 2,000 linear feet of water main infrastructure. - The meeting addressed street-facing facade modifications, window and door changes, landscape plan modifications, and water main replacement projects in both institutional and residential zones. - Public participation options were provided via Zoom and telephonic access, with specific instructions for raising hands and commenting during designated periods. - All projects received categorical exemptions under CEQA Sections 15301 or 15302. - The meeting demonstrates continued administrative efficiency in processing residential modification applications and infrastructure improvements. - No public comments were specifically identified in the meeting documentation provided.

Key Decisions

- Approved Design Review 23-0073 and Categorical Exemption [Section 15302] for South Coast Water District at 31872 Coast Highway for water main replacement affecting approximately 2,000 linear feet along portions of Mar Vista Avenue and Sunset Avenue from 3rd Avenue to 8th Avenue. - Approved Design Review 23-0264 and Categorical Exemption [Section 15301] for 3059 Cresta Way (Heystee/Cozzens) for street-facing facade modifications and door and window modifications in the R-1 zone. - Approved Design Review 23-0416 and Categorical Exemption [Section 15301] for 2770 Queda Way (Gerber) for modifica