Laguna Beach Heritage Committee - November 18, 2024

November 18, 2024

Executive Summary

- The Heritage Committee met on January 27, 2025, at the Laguna Beach Community and Susi Q Center to review two significant applications related to historic properties. - The Committee reviewed exterior modifications to a single-family property at 372 Center Drive listed on the City's Historic Register, including removal of non-original additions, window reconfigurations, removal of roof dormers, and construction of a detached ADU. - The Committee considered a designation application for 426 Holly Street to be added to the City's Historic Register, using criteria from Section 25.45.006(C) of the Laguna Beach Municipal Code. - Staff and subcommittee updates were provided on Historic Preservation Promotion, Budget Subcommittee activities, and preparation for Heritage Month. - Late public comments were submitted for the 372 Center Drive application. - The meeting included approval of November 18, 2024 draft minutes and public communications opportunities. - The Committee utilized multiple supporting documents including heritage cover letters, impacts analysis memoranda, project plans, historic assessments, and public comments.

Key Decisions

- Approval of the November 18, 2024 draft minutes (item 2.1). - Review and recommendation to the Design Review Board for exterior modifications to 372 Center Drive, a property on the City's Historic Register. - Consideration of designation for 426 Holly Street to be added to the City's Historic Register using Municipal Code criteria.