Laguna Beach Administrative Design Review Meeting - August 16, 2023

August 16, 2023

Executive Summary

- The Administrative Design Review meeting on August 16, 2023, was held telephonically with a scheduled start time of 3:00 PM for public participation. - The meeting reviewed two applications, both for air conditioning unit installations on existing balconies at Ocean Vista Drive condominium units in the R-3 (Residential High Density) zone. - Both projects were approved: Design Review 23-0972 for Unit 21 at 21749 Ocean Vista Drive and Design Review 23-1266 for Unit 31 at 21759 Ocean Vista Drive. - Project Applicant Ben Medina represented both applications, with Planning Technician Jessica Mendoza serving as the city staff contact. - Both applications were processed under CEQA categorical exemptions under Section 15301 for existing facilities. - The meeting provided multiple options for public participation including computer/smartphone access via Zoom (Webinar ID 926 5662 4528) and phone participation at (669) 900-9128. - No public comments were identified in the meeting content provided.

Key Decisions

- Design Review 23-0972 for 21749 Ocean Vista Drive Unit 21 was approved for installation of an air conditioning unit on an existing balcony. - Design Review 23-1266 for 21759 Ocean Vista Drive Unit 31 was approved for installation of an air conditioning unit on an existing balcony. - Both projects received categorical exemptions under CEQA Section 15301 for existing facilities.