Laguna Beach Administrative Design Review Meeting - January 31, 2024

January 31, 2024

Executive Summary

- The Administrative Design Review meeting on January 31, 2024, reviewed two residential design applications, one of which was referred to the Design Review Board and one approved. - The meeting was conducted telephonically at 3:00 PM via Zoom, with the regular meeting scheduled for 5:00 PM in Council Chambers at 505 Forest Avenue. - Design Review 23-1976 and Coastal Development Permit 23-1977 for 20 Lagunita Drive (RKLT Trust) was referred to the Design Review Board for exterior material changes and a new spa on an oceanfront property in the Lagunita zone. - Design Review 23-2344 for 2140 Temple Hills Drive (Jacobson) was approved for a 119-square-foot elevated deck extension with stairs and window modifications in the R-1 zone. - Both projects included CEQA categorical exemptions under Section 15301 and/or Section 15303 for existing facilities and new construction of small structures. - Public participation options included written comments via mail or email, participation via Zoom webinar, or telephonic participation with instructions provided for raising hands and commenting.

Key Decisions

- Design Review 23-1976 and Coastal Development Permit 23-1977 for 20 Lagunita Drive were referred to the Design Review Board and will be re-noticed for future consideration. - Design Review 23-2344 for 2140 Temple Hills Drive was approved for a 119-square-foot elevated deck extension with stairs and window modifications.