Laguna Beach Administrative Design Review - June 26, 2024

June 26, 2024

Executive Summary

- The Administrative Design Review meeting on June 26, 2024, reviewed three applications for residential properties in Laguna Beach. - Planning Technician Sarah Olsen approved a two-year extension of time for Design Review 21-10415 and Coastal Development Permit 21-10416 at 1465 Bluebird Canyon Drive, representing the first extension request for this previously approved single-family residence project. - Associate Planner Garrett Wank processed the withdrawal of Design Review 24-0534 at 1320 Cerritos Drive, which had proposed modifications to a prior approval including an elevated deck addition, roof modifications, and new windows and doors. - Associate Planner Daniel Latham approved Design Review 24-0621 at 440 High Drive for an exterior remodel including window and door changes, roof modifications, new materials, and new trellises. - All three applications were processed administratively without requiring Design Review Board action. - Public commentary was submitted for the withdrawn Cerritos Drive project, indicating community interest in the modifications.

Key Decisions

- Approved a two-year extension of time for Design Review 21-10415 and Coastal Development Permit 21-10416 at 1465 Bluebird Canyon Drive for construction of a 1,358 square-foot single-family residence and attached 396 square-foot two-car garage. - Processed the withdrawal of Design Review 24-0534 at 1320 Cerritos Drive for modifications to prior approval DR 19-4325, including an elevated deck addition of 388.5 square feet, roof modifications, and new windows and doors. - Approved Design Review 24-0621 at 440 High Drive for an exterior remodel including window and door changes, roof modificatio