Laguna Beach Administrative Design Review Meeting - July 3, 2024

July 3, 2024

Executive Summary

- The Administrative Design Review meeting on July 3, 2024, reviewed five residential design review applications across Laguna Beach. - Four of five projects were approved: an above-ground spa at 445 Arroyo Chico, a two-year extension request for 2569 Bonita Way, roof material replacement at 240 San Joaquin Street, and landscaping modifications at 1 Camel Point Drive. - One project at 31351 Monterey Street for a new street-facing façade was forwarded to the Design Review Board for further review. - The Bonita Way extension request was the first extension for a complex multi-permit approval involving demolition, new construction, pool, spa, and variances granted by the Design Review Board. - All approved projects received CEQA categorical exemptions under Section 15301 or 15303. - Multiple public comments were received for the Monterey Street project, indicating community interest or concern. - Projects spanned multiple residential zones including R-1 (Residential Low Density) and R-2 (Residential Medium Density).

Key Decisions

- Approved Design Review 24-0283 for an above-ground spa at 445 Arroyo Chico in the R-1 zone. - Approved a two-year extension of time for Design Review 2018-1806, Coastal Development Permit 2018-1807, Revocable Encroachment Permit 2018-1808, Design Review 2021-8524, Variance 2021-8525, and Revocable Encroachment Permit 2021-8526 at 2569 Bonita Way. - Forwarded Design Review 24-0928 for 31351 Monterey Street to the Design Review Board for review of new street-facing façade, front door, and garage door. - Approved Design Review 24-0741 to replace concrete tile on parapet with standing seam metal