Laguna Beach Administrative Design Review Meeting - January 3, 2024

January 3, 2024

Executive Summary

- The Administrative Design Review meeting on January 3, 2024, reviewed two residential design review applications for properties in Laguna Beach. - The application for 795 Bluebird Canyon Drive (Design Review 23-1961) to construct a new 488 square-foot elevated deck was continued to February 7, 2024. - The application for 1388 Capistrano Avenue (Design Review 23-1960) for an in-ground trampoline within the rear yard setback in the Arch Beach Heights Specific Plan area was approved. - Both applications included CEQA categorical exemptions under Section 15303 (new construction of small structures) and Section 15301 (existing facilities). - The meeting was conducted telephonically with public participation via Zoom and phone. - Contract Planner Nick Lagura staffed the Bluebird Canyon Drive application, while Assistant Planner Garrett Wank staffed the Capistrano Avenue application.

Key Decisions

- Design Review 23-1960 for 1388 Capistrano Avenue (La Placa) was approved for an in-ground trampoline within the rear yard setback in the Arch Beach Heights Specific Plan area. - Design Review 23-1961 for 795 Bluebird Canyon Drive (Carmell) was continued to February 7, 2024.