Laguna Beach Administrative Design Review Meeting - August 21, 2024

August 21, 2024

Executive Summary

- The Administrative Design Review meeting on August 21, 2024, reviewed two residential design review applications for exterior modifications in Laguna Beach. - Design Review 24-0999 for 409 Panorama Drive (Heeschen property) was approved for new windows and doors, exterior stucco resurfacing, and new standing seam metal roofing in the R-1 (Residential Low Density) zone. - Design Review 24-0898 for 825 La Mirada Street (Dance property) was approved for exterior modifications to more than 50% of the street-facing façade, a new door opening, and minor roof alterations in the Arch Beach Heights Specific Plan area. - Both projects received categorical exemptions under CEQA Section 15301 for existing facilities. - Associate Planner Daniel Latham staffed the Panorama Drive application, while Planning Technician Sarah Olsen staffed the La Mirada Street application. - Both applications were approved as presented without modifications or conditions. - No public comments or opposition were noted for either project during the meeting.

Key Decisions

- Design Review 24-0999 for 409 Panorama Drive approved as presented for new windows and doors, exterior stucco resurfacing, and standing seam metal roofing. - Design Review 24-0898 for 825 La Mirada Street approved as presented for exterior modifications exceeding 50% of street-facing façade, new door opening, and minor roof alterations. - Categorical Exemptions under CEQA Section 15301 adopted for both projects.