Laguna Beach Administrative Design Review Meeting - October 2, 2024

October 2, 2024

Executive Summary

- The Administrative Design Review meeting on October 2, 2024, reviewed three residential design applications in Laguna Beach, all of which were approved as presented. - Project at 74 Blue Lagoon received administrative design review approval for the enclosure of a balcony above a carport in the R-3 (Residential High Density) zone, similar to neighboring properties. - Project at 31562 Mar Vista Drive received approval for modifications to a prior approval from 1992, including relocating one garage parking space to an uncovered tandem driveway space and changes to exterior façade materials and colors in the R-1 zone. - Project at 1961 Temple Hills Drive received approval for a two-year extension of time for previously approved additions and an elevated deck, originally approved on September 8, 2022, in the R-1 zone. - All three projects included CEQA categorical exemptions under Section 15301 for existing facilities. - The meeting followed standard administrative design review procedures with public participation opportunities through written comments to the Planning Manager or assigned project planners.

Key Decisions

- Approved Design Review 24-1802 and Categorical Exemption for 74 Blue Lagoon (Brown) for balcony enclosure above carport in R-3 zone - Approved Design Review 24-1837 and Categorical Exemption for 31562 Mar Vista Drive (Manish) for modifications to prior approval DR 92-064, including parking space relocation and exterior changes in R-1 zone - Approved Design Review 22-1388 and Categorical Exemption for 1961 Temple Hills Drive (Wyler) for a two-year extension of time for previously approved additions and elevated deck in R-1 zone