Laguna Beach Administrative CDD - March 5, 2025

March 5, 2025

Executive Summary

- Planning Manager Bill Rodriguez conducted the Administrative Community Development Director meeting on March 5, 2025, to review a design review application for elevated decks at 26 N Vista De Catalina in the TAB (Three Arch Bay) zone. - Design Review 25-0245 for elevated decks at 26 N Vista De Catalina (APN 056-152-12) was approved as presented. - The project applicant was represented by Todd Skenderian, Architect, with staff oversight by Associate Planner Daniel Latham. - The property has a history of previous design review applications including DR07-038, DR 09-233, and DR 11-143. - A categorical exemption under CEQA Section 15301 was applied to the project. - A Homeowners Association (HOA) letter was submitted for the project, indicating coordination with the Three Arch Bay community requirements. - The meeting was held at 3:00 PM in the Council Chambers at 505 Forest Avenue, Laguna Beach. - No public opposition or comments were documented in the agenda materials. - The approval allows the project to move forward to the building permit stage with a 14-day appeal period following the decision.

Key Decisions

- Design Review 25-0245 for elevated decks at 26 N Vista De Catalina was approved as presented. - A categorical exemption under CEQA Section 15301 for existing facilities was adopted for the project. - The approval was granted for construction of elevated decks in the TAB (Three Arch Bay) zone.