Laguna Beach Administrative Design Review - December 13, 2023

December 13, 2023

Executive Summary

- The Administrative Design Review meeting on December 13, 2023, approved all four design review applications for residential property modifications across Laguna Beach. - All four applications received categorical exemptions under CEQA and were approved without public comment opposition. - The projects ranged from a roof-mounted air conditioner to a large pool deck expansion at a resort property. - Design review was conducted administratively rather than through the Design Review Board, indicating these projects met criteria for streamlined approval. - The meeting was conducted telephonically via Zoom, with options for public participation by computer or phone.

Key Decisions

- Approved Design Review 23-1933 for a roof-mounted air conditioner and barrier wall at 1100 Balboa Avenue in the R/HP zone. - Approved Design Review 23-1684 for a 1,604-square-foot pool deck expansion and 1,901 square feet of storage below the extended pool deck at 30801 Coast Highway in the Treasure Island Specific Plan. - Approved Design Review 23-2095 for a 363-square-foot upper-level deck extension at 505 Dunnegan Drive in the R-1 zone. - Approved Design Review 23-1463 for a self-contained spa at 2965 Terry Road in the R-2 zone. - Granted categorical exemptions under CEQA Sections 15301 a