Laguna Beach Administrative Design Review Meeting - February 7, 2024

February 7, 2024

Executive Summary

- The Administrative Design Review meeting on February 7, 2024, reviewed three design review applications for residential properties in Laguna Beach, with one approved, one withdrawn, and one continued to a later date. - Design Review 23-1962 for 680 Anita Street was approved for upper-level deck additions to an accessory dwelling unit (ADU), including a new 142-square-foot deck and a 65.4-square-foot deck expansion that exceeds the ADU maximum 20% outdoor living space allowance. - Design Review 23-1961 for 795 Bluebird Canyon Drive was withdrawn and will be re-noticed for future review. - Design Review 23-1394 and Coastal Development Permit 23-1395 for 31099 Coast Highway were continued to February 14, 2024, for modifications to a prior approval including exterior changes, a new electronic driveway gate, and repair and maintenance work within 50 feet of the coastal bluff. - The meeting was conducted telephonically at 3:00 PM with public participation available via Zoom and phone-in options. - All approved projects included categorical exemptions under CEQA Section 15303 for new construction or Section 15301 for existing facilities.

Key Decisions

- Design Review 23-1962 for 680 Anita Street: Approved for a new 142-square-foot upper-level deck and 65.4-square-foot upper-level deck expansion for an existing ADU, exceeding the ADU maximum 20% outdoor living space allowance in the R-1 (Residential Low Density) zone. - Design Review 23-1961 for 795 Bluebird Canyon Drive: Withdrawn and will be re-noticed. - Design Review 23-1394 and Coastal Development Permit 23-1395 for 31099 Coast Highway: Continued to February 14, 2024.