Laguna Beach Administrative Design Review - September 25, 2024

September 25, 2024

Executive Summary

- The Administrative Design Review meeting on September 25, 2024, reviewed four design review applications for residential properties in Laguna Beach, including tree removals, elevated decks, and a roof installation. - Planning Technician Claire Park approved Design Review 2024-1266 for a Tree Removal Permit (Category II) to remove two trees at 420 Linden Street in the R-1 zone. - Contract Planner Shehriyar Khan approved Design Review 24-1571 for a 62-square-foot elevated deck attached to an upper-level ADU at 15 Cabrillo Way in the Three Arch Bay (TAB) zone. - Assistant Planner Jessica Mendoza continued Design Review 24-1168 for a new standing seam metal roof for a proposed ADU at 1391 Dunning Drive to October 23, 2024. - Assistant Planner Jessica Mendoza approved a two-year extension of time for Design Review 21-10797, Coastal Development Permit 22-10800, and Variance 21-10799 at 281 Ledroit, originally approved by the Design Review Board on August 11, 2022. - All approved projects included categorical exemptions under CEQA Sections 15301 or 15303. - The meeting demonstrates the ongoing administrative review process for residential modifications requiring Community Development Di

Key Decisions

- Design Review 2024-1266 at 420 Linden Street: Approved as presented for Tree Removal Permit (Category II) to remove two trees in the R-1 zone. - Design Review 24-1571 at 15 Cabrillo Way: Approved as presented for a 62-square-foot elevated deck in the TAB zone. - Design Review 24-1168 at 1391 Dunning Drive: Continued to October 23, 2024, for new standing seam metal roof for proposed ADU. - Design Review 21-10797, Coastal Development Permit 22-10800, and Variance 21-10799 at 281 Ledroit: Approved as presented for a two-year extension of time.