Laguna Beach Administrative Design Review - September 11, 2024

September 11, 2024

Executive Summary

- The Administrative Design Review meeting on September 11, 2024, reviewed three design review applications for residential properties in Laguna Beach. - Design Review 24-1428 for 1252 Glenneyre Street was approved as presented, allowing exterior material changes from painted wood shiplap to corrugated steel siding on an existing residence and detached garage in the LBP (Local Business Professional Zone) zone. - Design Review 21-10797 for 281 Ledroit was continued to September 25, 2024, representing the first extension request for a project originally approved by the Design Review Board on August 11, 2022. - Design Review 24-1543 for 1439 Terrace Way was approved as presented for new hardscaping and a new portable spa not exceeding 600 gallons in the R-1 (Residential Low Density) zone. - All three projects received categorical exemptions under CEQA (Sections 15301 or 15303). - Late public correspondence was received for the Glenneyre Street project, though no public comments were noted during the meeting. - The meeting demonstrates the city's administrative review process for minor residential modifications not requiring full Design Review Board consideration.

Key Decisions

- Approved Design Review 24-1428 for 1252 Glenneyre Street, allowing exterior material changes from painted wood shiplap to corrugated steel siding for an existing residence and detached garage in the LBP zone. - Continued Design Review 21-10797, Coastal Development Permit 22-10800, and Variance 21-10799 for 281 Ledroit to September 25, 2024, for a two-year extension of time request. - Approved Design Review 24-1543 for 1439 Terrace Way for new hardscaping and a portable spa (not exceeding 600 gallons) in the R-1 zone. - Adopted categorical exemptions under CEQA Section 15301 for the Glenneyre