Laguna Beach Administrative Design Review Meeting - November 15, 2023

November 15, 2023

Executive Summary

- The Administrative Design Review meeting on November 15, 2023, was conducted telephonically at 3:00 PM via Zoom, with public participation available via computer or phone. - Two residential design review applications were reviewed and approved: projects at 1210 Anacapa Way and 251 Highland Road, both located in the R-1 (Residential Low Density) zone. - Contract Planner Nick Lagura staffed the 1210 Anacapa Way application, while Contract Planner Amber Gregg staffed the 251 Highland Road application. - The 1210 Anacapa Way project (Horowitz) included comprehensive improvements: window and door changes, upper-level deck addition, minor roof changes, front elevation changes, new prefab spa, new retaining walls, and new concrete paving. - The 251 Highland Road project (Oson) involved a 190.36 square-foot elevated deck off the second level of an accessory dwelling unit. - Both projects received CEQA categorical exemptions under Section 15303 for new construction or conversion of small structures. - Both projects had plans certified and staking plans approved as part of the administrative design review process. - No public comments were documented during the meeting.

Key Decisions

- Design Review 23-2002 for 1210 Anacapa Way (Horowitz) was approved for window and door changes, upper-level deck addition, minor roof changes, new front elevation changes, new prefab spa, new retaining walls, and new concrete paving. - Design Review 23-1653 for 251 Highland Road (Oson) was approved for a 190.36 square-foot elevated deck located off the second level of an accessory dwelling unit. - CEQA categorical exemptions under Section 15303 were adopted for both projects. - Plans were certified and staking plans were approved for both 1210 Anacapa Way and 251 Highland Road.