Laguna Beach Administrative Design Review - January 24, 2024

January 24, 2024

Executive Summary

- The Administrative Design Review Board conducted a telephonic meeting on January 24, 2024, at 3:00 PM via Zoom to review two administrative design review applications in Laguna Beach. - Associate Planner Kate Kazama approved administrative design review application for Three Arch Bay community playground equipment replacement at 50 S. La Senda Drive (Three Arch Bay), APN 056-204-65. - Contract Planner Nick Lagura approved administrative design review application for elevated decks and window/door modifications at an existing single-family residence at 699 Wendt Terrace (Bielski), APN 644-111-05. - Both projects were granted Categorical Exemptions under CEQA Sections 15302 and 15303 respectively. - The meeting was conducted remotely with public participation available via Zoom webinar and telephone call-in. - Project applicants were Cary Haine for the Three Arch Bay project and Jeff Schaefer, P.E. for the Wendt Terrace project.

Key Decisions

- Approved Design Review 23-2030 for Three Arch Bay community playground equipment replacement at 50 S. La Senda Drive. - Granted Categorical Exemption under Section 15302 for the Three Arch Bay playground project. - Approved Design Review 23-2232 for elevated decks and exterior modifications at 699 Wendt Terrace. - Granted Categorical Exemption under Section 15303 for the Wendt Terrace residential project.