Laguna Beach Administrative Design Review Meeting - August 2, 2023

August 2, 2023

Executive Summary

- The Administrative Design Review meeting on August 2, 2023, at 5:00 PM (with telephonic access at 3:00 PM) addressed three design review applications for residential properties in Laguna Beach. - Associate Planner Kate Kazama approved an elevated deck expansion at 2943 Alexander Road (Poore) from 302 square feet to a combined total of 467 square feet in the R-1 (Residential Low Density) zone. - The project at 520 Cliff Drive (Roper) requesting administrative design review and a coastal development permit for rooftop air conditioning units in the R-3 (Residential High Density) zone was tabled at the applicant's request. - Associate Planner Kevin Parker approved modifications to a prior approval at 20062 Laguna Canyon Road (Schimmelpfennig) in the LCAASP (Laguna Canyon Annexation Area Specific Plan) zone, involving eight tandem employee parking spaces and parking lot reconfiguration for emergency access. - All three projects included CEQA categorical exemptions under Section 15301. - The meeting was conducted with telephonic and virtual participation options via Zoom and phone access. - Public comments could be submitted in writing to Planning Manager at 505 Forest Avenue or via em

Key Decisions

- 2943 Alexander Road (Poore) deck expansion approved: Design Review 23-1255 and Categorical Exemption approved for a 165-square-foot expansion to an existing 302-square-foot elevated deck for a combined total of 467 square feet in the R-1 zone. - 520 Cliff Drive (Roper) tabled: The applicant requested to table Design Review 23-1131 and Coastal Development Permit 23-1132 for rooftop air conditioning units. - 20062 Laguna Canyon Road (Schimmelpfennig) modifications approved: Design Review 23-0986 and Categorical Exemption approved for parking lot modifications including eight tandem employee sp