Laguna Beach Administrative Design Review - July 17, 2024

July 17, 2024

Executive Summary

- The Administrative Design Review meeting on July 17, 2024, approved two residential projects involving pool remodeling, exterior modifications, and compliance with zone-specific requirements. - Project Applicant Jim Schwarz received approval for pool remodeling, spa addition, and a gas line for a fire pit at 1335 Cerritos Drive in the R-1 (Residential Low Density) zone. - Project Applicant Todd Skenderian, Architect, received conditional approval for door and window changes, siding modifications, and color changes at 10 South Vista de Catalina in the Three Arch Bay (TAB) zone. - The TAB project was approved with four specific conditions addressing utilities visibility, exterior lighting, setback requirements, and construction coordination with TAB staff. - Both projects received CEQA categorical exemptions under Section 15301 for existing facilities. - Assistant Planner Jessica Mendoza and Associate Planner Daniel Latham staffed the respective applications. - No public opposition or comments were documented for either project. - The meeting demonstrated the city's administrative design review process for residential modifications that do not require Design Review Board or Plannin

Key Decisions

- Approved Design Review 2024-0963 for pool remodel, spa addition, and gas line for fire pit at 1335 Cerritos Drive in the R-1 zone - Approved Design Review 2024-1150 for door and window changes, siding change, and color change at 10 South Vista de Catalina in the TAB zone with four conditions - Adopted CEQA categorical exemptions under Section 15301 for both projects