Laguna Beach Administrative Design Review Meeting - December 4, 2024

December 4, 2024

Executive Summary

- The Administrative Design Review meeting on December 4, 2024, reviewed six residential design review applications, all of which were approved. - All six projects involved modifications to previously approved design reviews, demonstrating continued refinement of residential properties. - Planning Technician Claire Park, Assistant Planner Jessica Mendoza, Contract Planner John Tilton, and Associate Planner Garrett Wank staffed the various applications. - Projects ranged from simple gate replacements and roof material changes to additions and garage conversions across the R-1 (Residential Low Density) zone. - CEQA categorical exemptions under Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities) and 15303 were applied to all projects. - The meeting included modifications to design reviews dating back to 1987, 1997, and multiple projects from 2023-2024. - One project (1930 Catalina Street) received conditional approval requiring installation of lattice on the fence and restriction on gutter installation. - Public commentary was received for at least one project (1930 Catalina Street).

Key Decisions

- Design Review 2024-2240 at 1811 Ocean Way: Approved as presented for replacement of an existing iron gate with a new 6'8" wood gate with obscure glass panels within the front yard. - Design Review 24-1491 at 1493 Morningside Drive: Approved as presented for modification changing existing standing seam metal roof to asphalt shingles. - Design Review 24-1955 at 1475 Skyline Drive: Approved as presented for modification changing existing asphalt shingles to standing seam metal roof. - Design Review 24-1883 at 31945 Coast Highway: Approved as presented for a 49 square foot lower-level infill add