Laguna Beach Design Review Board Meeting - September 28, 2023

September 28, 2023

Executive Summary

- The Design Review Board met on September 28, 2023, to review multiple residential design projects requiring approval for additions, new structures, pools, decks, and landscaping throughout Laguna Beach. - The consent calendar included approval of September 14, 2023 draft minutes and two projects: a spa and water feature at 2 N Stonington Road in Three Arch Bay, and upper-level additions with an elevated deck at 325 Holly Street. - Regular business items included five projects requiring design review and coastal development permits, including new single-family dwellings, additions, elevated decks, and variances for height or watercourse setback requirements. - Projects were located in various residential zones including R-1 (Residential Low Density), R-2 (Residential Medium Density), and TAB (Three Arch Bay). - All projects required CEQA categorical exemptions under Sections 15301, 15302, or 15303. - Several projects were located in appealable areas of the Coastal Zone, requiring coastal development permits in addition to design review approval. - One project (603 Pearl Street) requested a variance to maintain existing non-conforming structures within a 25-foot watercourse setback

Key Decisions

- Approval of consent calendar items including September 14, 2023 meeting minutes and two design review applications (2 N Stonington Road and 325 Holly Street) [specific vote counts not provided in agenda]. - Review and consideration of five regular business items requiring design review, coastal development permits, and variances at properties throughout Laguna Beach.