Laguna Beach Administrative Design Review Meeting - November 22, 2023

November 22, 2023

Executive Summary

- The Administrative Design Review meeting on November 22, 2023, convened at 5:00 PM in the Council Chambers to review one residential design review application for property modifications. - Assistant Planner Daniel Latham staffed the application for 224 Viejo Street (Esbin property), which requested administrative design review for minor additions and modifications to a residence in the R-2 (Residential Medium Density) zone. - The project proposed a 19 square-foot infill addition, 144 square feet of elevated deck area, new doors and windows, a new roof overhang at the entry, and new siding. - The application was approved with plans certified and a staking plan requirement. - A CEQA categorical exemption under Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) was adopted for the project. - The meeting was conducted telephonically via Zoom, allowing public participation through computer, phone, or written comment submission.

Key Decisions

- Approved Design Review 23-0938 for 224 Viejo Street (APN 053-122-13) for a 19 square-foot infill addition, 144 square feet of elevated deck area, new doors and windows, new roof overhang at entry, and new siding. - Certified plans for the project. - Adopted a CEQA Categorical Exemption under Section 15301 for the project. - Approved the staking plan for the property.