Laguna Beach Design Review Board Meeting - April 25, 2024

April 25, 2024

Executive Summary

- The Design Review Board met on April 25, 2024, to review seven residential design review applications across various locations in Laguna Beach. - The Board conducted an election of officers for Chair and Chair Pro Tem positions. - The Board approved consent calendar items including draft minutes from meetings held on April 11, 2024, and February 8, 2024. - Six projects required coastal development permits because they are located within appealable or non-appealable areas of the Coastal Zone. - Multiple projects involved additions to existing single-family residences, new single-family construction, and modifications to previously approved plans. - One project (2058 Crestview Drive) was continued to the May 9, 2024, meeting at staff's request to allow the applicant additional time to provide requested information. - The Board reviewed projects involving pools, spas, elevated decks, upper-level additions, and variance requests for setbacks and parking requirements. - Several projects included public commentary submitted prior to the meeting.

Key Decisions

- Approved consent calendar items including draft minutes from April 11, 2024, and February 8, 2024. - Continued Design Review 23-2048 for 2058 Crestview Drive to the May 9, 2024, Design Review Board meeting per staff recommendation. - Conducted election of Chair and Chair Pro Tem officers.