Laguna Beach Design Review Board - August 22, 2024

August 22, 2024

Executive Summary

- The Design Review Board meeting on September 26, 2024, reviewed multiple residential design review applications including new single-family residences, additions, pools, spas, and variances across various Laguna Beach zones. - Staff recommended continuance of the 381 Agate Street project (Design Review 24-1064 and Variance 23-1388) to October 24, 2024, for further evaluation of a proposed pool and spa within the 25-foot watercourse setback requiring a variance to underground the watercourse. - Two consent calendar items (989 Cliff Drive and 547 Alta Vista Way) were continued at applicant request to October 10, 2024 and October 24, 2024 respectively. - The Board heard regular business items including 747 Bayview Place (variance for building height exceedance), 31526 Valido Road (previously heard July 11, 2024 with Board direction), 429 Panorama Drive (new single-family dwelling with variance requests), and 32231 N. Stonington Road (new single-family residence in Three Arch Bay zone). - Staff recommended approval for the Bayview Place, Valido Road, and Stonington Road projects with CEQA categorical exemptions. - Staff requested Board direction on the 429 Panorama Drive project rega

Key Decisions

- Approved minutes from August 22, 2024 and September 12, 2024 meetings. - Continued Design Review 24-1064 and Variance 23-1388 for 381 Agate Street to October 24, 2024, for further evaluation of pool and spa within watercourse setback. - Continued Design Review 24-0076 and Coastal Development Permit 24-0077 for 989 Cliff Drive to October 10, 2024, at applicant request. - Continued Design Review 23-1452, Coastal Development Permit 23-1453, and Revocable Encroachment Permit 23-1454 for 547 Alta Vista Way to October 24, 2024, at applicant request. - Staff recommended approval of Resolution 24-13