Laguna Beach Administrative Design Review Meeting - July 12, 2023

July 12, 2023

Executive Summary

- The Administrative Design Review meeting on July 12, 2023, reviewed three residential design review applications across Laguna Beach, all of which were approved. - The meeting addressed modifications to prior approvals, slope remediation with infrastructure improvements, and construction of an elevated walkway for second-level JADU access. - Associate Planner Kate Kazama staffed the application at 36 North La Senda Drive, Assistant Planner Daniel Latham staffed the public right-of-way project adjacent to 32001 Sunset Avenue, and Contract Planner Amber Gregg staffed the continued application at 2690 Park Avenue. - All three projects received categorical exemptions under CEQA Section 15301 for existing facilities. - The meeting was conducted telephonically at 3:00 PM with options for public participation via Zoom or phone. - Public comments could be submitted in writing to Planning Manager Anne Dobson at adobson@lagunabeachcity.net or via mail to 505 Forest Avenue. - The Park Avenue project was continued from the July 5, 2023 meeting and was approved at this session.

Key Decisions

- Design Review 23-1123 and Categorical Exemption [Section 15301] for 36 North La Senda Drive (Dundee) approved for modifications to a prior approval in the Three Arch Bay (TAB) zone, including replacement of existing deck railings, new or enlarged window and door openings, change in roof material, second-level deck addition (32 square feet), and conversion of equipment closet to habitable space (13 square feet) on the first floor level. - Design Review 23-1118 and Categorical Exemption [Section 15301] for public right-of-way adjacent to 32001 Sunset Avenue approved for slope remediation, reta