Laguna Beach Administrative Design Review - November 20, 2024

November 20, 2024

Executive Summary

- The Administrative Design Review meeting on November 20, 2024, reviewed three design review applications for residential properties across Laguna Beach, with two projects approved and one referred to the Design Review Board. - Design Review 24-2071 for 2 Vista De San Clemente in the Three Arch Bay zone was approved as presented, covering modifications to a prior approval including exterior building materials, spa configuration, window expansion, and hardscape/landscape changes. - Design Review 24-1901 for 180 High Drive in the R-1 zone was approved as presented for changing the existing tile roof to asphalt shingles on the existing residence and garage. - Design Review 2024-1663 for 970 Tia Juana Street in the Arch Beach Heights Specific Plan area was referred to the Design Review Board for an elevated deck and new doors/windows. - All three projects included CEQA categorical exemptions under Section 15301. - Public commentary was received late for the Tia Juana Street project, indicating community concern that required escalation to the full Design Review Board. - The meeting demonstrates the administrative review process for minor residential modifications, with projects requir

Key Decisions

- Approved Design Review 24-2071 for 2 Vista De San Clemente for modifications to prior approval DR-22-1805 including exterior building materials, spa configuration, one window expansion, and hardscape/landscape modifications - Approved Design Review 24-1901 for 180 High Drive for roof material change from tile to asphalt shingles - Referred Design Review 2024-1663 for 970 Tia Juana Street to the Design Review Board rather than approving administratively - Adopted categorical exemptions under CEQA Section 15301 for all three projects as existing facilities