Laguna Beach Administrative Design Review Meeting - August 30, 2023

August 30, 2023

Executive Summary

- The Administrative Design Review meeting on August 30, 2023, was conducted telephonically at 3:00 PM with options for public participation via Zoom or phone. - Three design review applications for elevated decks were reviewed, all in residential zones requiring administrative approval. - All three projects—31941 10th Avenue (Richter), 358 & 360 Cliff Drive (Bell Tower Properties, LLC), and 31520 Egan Road (Zimmer)—were approved by city staff. - Each project included certification of plans and staking plans, with categorical exemptions under CEQA Section 15301 or 15303. - Two projects (31941 10th Avenue and 31520 Egan Road) were located in the Village Community (VC) zone, while one project (358 & 360 Cliff Drive) was in the R-3 (Residential High Density) zone. - Public commentary was noted for the 358 & 360 Cliff Drive project, though specific comments were not detailed in the agenda.

Key Decisions

- Design Review 23-1400 for elevated decks at 31941 10th Avenue was approved with certified plans and staking plan. - Design Review 23-1167 and Coastal Development Permit 23-1168 for a new 199 square foot elevated deck at 358 & 360 Cliff Drive were approved with certified plans and staking plan. - Design Review 23-1513 for a new elevated deck at 31520 Egan Road was approved with certified plans and staking plan. - Categorical exemptions under CEQA Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) were approved for projects at 31941 10th Avenue and 31520 Egan Road. - A Categorical exemption under CEQA Sectio