Laguna Beach Design Review Board - August 7, 2024

August 7, 2024

Executive Summary

- The Administrative Design Review meeting on August 7, 2024, approved four residential design review applications for properties in the R-1 (Residential Low Density) zone. - Associate Planner Garrett Wank staffed two projects at 2804 Chateau Way and 439 Los Robles, both involving roof modifications. - Associate Planner Daniel Latham staffed a modification to a prior 1977 approval at 2315 Hillview Drive to convert living space to an elevated deck. - Associate Planner Kate Kazama staffed a project at 30691 Driftwood Drive involving elevated decks, pilasters extending above maximum allowable fence height, and new window and door openings. - All four applications received staff approval and were granted categorical exemptions under CEQA Section 15301 for existing facilities. - Projects were handled at the administrative level rather than requiring Design Review Board review, indicating they met criteria for streamlined approval. - Certified staking plans were provided for two of the four projects (439 Los Robles and 30691 Driftwood Drive), documenting physical property boundaries. - Public commentary was submitted for at least one project, though specific details were not included in

Key Decisions

- Design Review 24-1350 for 2804 Chateau Way: Approved exterior material change from comp. shingle roof to standing seam metal roofing. - Design Review 24-1304 for 439 Los Robles: Approved roof change from flat roof to gable roof. - Design Review 24-1314 for 2315 Hillview Drive: Approved modification to Design Review 77-168 to convert 60 square feet of living space to elevated deck. - Design Review 24-1226 for 30691 Driftwood Drive: Approved elevated decks, pilasters extending six inches above maximum allowable fence height in front yard, and new or enlarged window and door openings. - All fou