Laguna Beach Design Review Board - September 26, 2024

September 26, 2024

Executive Summary

- The Design Review Board met on October 10, 2024, to review six residential design review applications involving new single-family residences, remodels, additions, and accessory structures across various Laguna Beach neighborhoods. - Item 1340 Moorea Way was continued to October 24, 2024, at the applicant's request for a new single-family residence requiring design review, coastal development permit, and revocable encroachment permit. - Item 31351 Monterey Street sought approval for exterior modifications including style changes, new paint, materials, and doors for an existing single-family residence. - Item 31532 Holly Drive proposed upper-level additions totaling 75 square feet, exterior material changes including metal to glass railings, roof modifications, and landscaping improvements. - Item 989 Cliff Drive requested approval for a new two-car garage, landscaping, grading, water feature, and pedestrian entry feature in the front yard of a property in the appealable Coastal Zone. - Item 22 N Vista de Catalina sought modifications to a 1992 approval (Design Review 92-095) with multiple variance requests to exceed height limits, encroach into setbacks, and reduce parking require

Key Decisions

- Staff recommended continuation of Design Review 24-1896, Coastal Development Permit 24-1897, and Revocable Encroachment Permit 24-1905 for 1340 Moorea Way to the October 24, 2024 meeting. - Staff recommended approval of Design Review 24-1374 for 31351 Monterey Street for exterior modifications to the street-facing façade including style change, paint color, materials, front door, and garage door. - Staff recommended approval of Design Review 24-1299 for 31532 Holly Drive for upper-level additions (75 square feet), exterior material changes, roof changes, doors and windows, and landscaping. -