Laguna Beach Administrative Design Review - October 30, 2024

October 30, 2024

Executive Summary

- The Administrative Design Review meeting on October 30, 2024, reviewed two residential design review applications for roof replacement and deck modifications in Laguna Beach. - Design Review 24-1168 for 1391 Dunning Drive was approved as presented, allowing replacement of the main house and garage roof with a new standing seam metal roof in the R-1 (Residential Low Density) zone. - Design Review 24-1766 for 2620 Riviera Drive was approved as presented, permitting modifications to a prior approval (Design Review 98-223) including deck expansion, door and window replacements, and fireplace removal in the R-1 zone. - Both projects received categorical exemptions under CEQA Section 15301 for existing facilities. - Assistant Planner Jessica Mendoza staffed the Dunning Drive application while Senior Planner Shaveta Sharma staffed the Riviera Drive application. - No public comments or opposition were noted for either project in the agenda materials. - The meeting followed standard administrative design review procedures for projects not requiring Design Review Board or Planning Commission approval.

Key Decisions

- Design Review 24-1168 for 1391 Dunning Drive approved as presented for standing seam metal roof replacement on main house and garage. - Design Review 24-1766 for 2620 Riviera Drive approved as presented for modifications to Design Review 98-223, including remodel and expansion of elevated deck, replacement of doors and windows, and removal of fireplace and chimney. - Both projects granted categorical exemptions under CEQA Section 15301 for existing facilities.