Laguna Beach Administrative Design Review Meeting - May 1, 2024

May 1, 2024

Executive Summary

- The Administrative Design Review meeting on May 1, 2024, approved two residential projects for modifications to existing properties. - Design Review 24-0275 for 691 Mystic Way was approved, allowing modifications to a previously approved upper-level deck including demolition of 53.54 square feet and addition of 190.56 square feet in the R-1 (Residential Low Density) zone. - Design Review 24-0009 for 8 S Alta Mira Road was approved for installation of an above-ground spa in the TAB (Three Arch Bay) zone. - Both projects received CEQA categorical exemptions under Section 15301 for existing facilities. - A certified staking plan was required for the Mystic Way project to verify proper placement of the deck modifications. - Three Arch Bay written confirmation was required for the Alta Mira Road project, indicating additional community approval was needed beyond standard design review.

Key Decisions

- Design Review 24-0275 for 691 Mystic Way approved for deck modifications to a prior approval (DR 19-2945) - Design Review 24-0009 for 8 S Alta Mira Road approved for above-ground spa installation - CEQA categorical exemptions adopted under Section 15301 for both projects