Laguna Beach Design Review Board - March 14, 2024

March 14, 2024

Executive Summary

- The Design Review Board held a meeting on March 14, 2024, to review nine design review applications for residential projects across Laguna Beach, including single-family residences, additions, remodels, and accessory structures. - Two applications were continued to future dates: Design Review 24-0174 for 705 Marlin Drive was continued to March 28, 2024 to allow the City Attorney additional time to review project history, and Design Review 23-0984/Coastal Development Permit 23-0985 for 1260 Bluebird Canyon Drive was continued to April 11, 2024 to address Design Review Board comments. - The remaining seven applications included projects requiring approval for additions, elevated decks, landscaping, pools, grading, and in some cases coastal development permits and variances. - Several projects involved modifications to existing structures, including upper-level additions, exterior remodels, and construction in environmentally sensitive areas. - Multiple applications required coastal development permits for properties located in both appealable and non-appealable areas of the Coastal Zone. - Staff recommended approval for most applications under CEQA categorical exemptions, primarily

Key Decisions

- Voted to continue Design Review 24-0174 for 705 Marlin Drive to the March 28, 2024 hearing to allow the City Attorney additional time to review project history and staff report. - Voted to continue Design Review 23-0984 and Coastal Development Permit 23-0985 for 1260 Bluebird Canyon Drive to the April 11, 2024 hearing to allow time for plan revisions addressing Board comments. - Voted on Resolution No. 23-2133 for Design Review 23-2133 at 271 High Drive for upper-level additions, elevated deck addition, new landscaping, and new above-ground spa. - Voted on Resolution No. 1458 for Design Revi