Laguna Beach Design Review Board - February 27, 2025

February 27, 2025

Executive Summary

- The Design Review Board held its regular meeting on March 13, 2025, reviewing six design review applications for residential properties across Laguna Beach, including single-family additions, accessory dwelling units, variances, and coastal development permits. - Two continuance requests were granted: 31731 Seacove Drive (Item 4.2) continued to March 27, 2025, and the denial of 167 Chiquita Street (Item 4.3) appears on the consent calendar. - Staff recommended denial for Design Review 24-0772 and Coastal Development Permit 24-0773 at 167 Chiquita Street for demolition and new construction of a single-family dwelling. - Five regular business items were reviewed, including architectural modifications at 1055 Summit Drive, an ADU conversion with parking variance at 32002 Sunset Avenue, a new ADU exceeding height standards at 31282 Ceanothus Drive, additions and alterations at 1970 Temple Hills Drive, and landscaping compliance at 276 Cajon Street. - One application (Item 5.6 for 232 La Brea Street) proposed construction of a new single-family structure (Unit B) and additions to an existing unit (Unit A) in the R-2 zone. - All approved projects included CEQA categorical exemptions un

Key Decisions

- Consent Calendar Item 4.2 (31731 Seacove Drive): Granted continuance to March 27, 2025, for Design Review 24-1151, Coastal Development Permit 24-1152, and Variance 24-1153. - Consent Calendar Item 4.3 (167 Chiquita Street): Staff recommended denial of Design Review 24-0772 and Coastal Development Permit 24-0773 pursuant to CEQA Section 15270. - Regular Business Item 5.1 (1055 Summit Drive): Staff recommended approval of Design Review 24-1414 for architectural modifications and A/C condenser installation with CEQA exemption under Section 15301. - Regular Business Item 5.2 (32002 Sunset Avenue