Laguna Beach Administrative Design Review - April 24, 2024

April 24, 2024

Executive Summary

- The Administrative Design Review Meeting on April 24, 2024, reviewed five applications for residential property modifications across Laguna Beach, all of which were approved. - A two-year extension was granted for Design Review 19-4813 and Coastal Development Permit 19-4814 at 28776 Shady Lane (also known as 28781 Top of the World), which was originally approved on March 12, 2020, for a new structure with elevated decks, grading, retaining walls, and landscaping. - Pool and spa modifications within existing footprints were approved at 2515 Irvine Cove for Becker, with modifications to prior approval DR-08-010. - A carport remodel at 1101 Marine Drive was approved to add screen doors and change to a green roof material, modifying prior approval DR 98-03. - An elevator addition was approved at 976 Oriole Drive for Mendelsohn, modifying prior approvals DR 87-64, DR 87-65, and DR 15-2149. - A Revocable Encroachment Permit was approved for a 48-inch-tall retaining wall within the right of way at 862 Summit Drive for Gufarotti.

Key Decisions

- Approved two-year extension of time for Design Review 19-4813 and Coastal Development Permit 19-4814 at 28776 Shady Lane (Helmer). - Approved modifications to prior approval DR-08-010 for pool and spa remodel at 2515 Irvine Cove (Becker). - Approved Design Review 24-0509 and Coastal Development Permit 24-0510 for carport modifications at 1101 Marine Drive (Laguna Cove, LLC) to add screen doors and green roof. - Approved modifications to prior approvals for elevator installation at 976 Oriole Drive (Mendelsohn). - Approved Revocable Encroachment Permit 24-0010 for a 48-inch-tall retaining wal