Laguna Beach Design Review Board - January 11, 2024

January 11, 2024

Executive Summary

- The Design Review Board meeting on January 11, 2024, reviewed five design review applications for residential properties in Laguna Beach, including modifications to prior approvals, elevated deck extensions, seawall removal, new pool construction, and a new single-family residence. - Three applications (1311 Circle Way, 11 Lagunita Drive, and 1526 Morningside Drive) required coastal development permits, with projects located in both appealable and non-appealable areas of the Coastal Zone. - All five projects were categorically exempt from CEQA under various sections (15301, 15307, 15308, and 15303) for existing facilities, natural resource protection, and new construction of small structures. - One application (11 Lagunita Drive) had already received California Coastal Commission approval and was not appealable. - The agenda included a concept review for 2210 Crestview Drive requiring a future variance for rear yard setback encroachment and retaining wall height. - Multiple applications involved modifications to previously approved design reviews, elevated decks, grading, landscaping, and construction in environmentally sensitive areas. - Public commentary was submitted for at le

Key Decisions

- Specific decisions made on individual applications are not documented in the agenda materials provided. - The agenda shows five regular business items scheduled for review but does not include meeting minutes or voting records. - Staff recommendations were provided for CEQA categorical exemptions for all five applications. - The 11 Lagunita Drive application had already received California Coastal Commission approval prior to this Design Review Board meeting.