Laguna Beach Administrative Design Review Meeting - July 26, 2023

July 26, 2023

Executive Summary

- The Administrative Design Review meeting on July 26, 2023, reviewed five residential design applications across Laguna Beach, approving all projects on the consent agenda. - All five projects received administrative design review approval, including deck additions, retaining wall replacements, extension requests, and facade modifications. - The meeting was conducted telephonically via Zoom with options for public participation through computer or phone. - Projects spanned multiple residential zones including R-1 (Residential Low Density) and the Arch Beach Heights Specific Plan area. - Associate Planner Kevin Parker, Assistant Planner Daniel Latham, and Planning Technician Jessica Mendoza staffed the various applications. - All projects included CEQA categorical exemptions under Section 15301 for existing facilities. - One project (31162 Monterey Street) required a revocable encroachment permit for improvements within the public right-of-way. - One project (32037 Point Place) involved a two-year extension of time for previously approved permits, marking the first extension request.

Key Decisions

- Design Review 23-1130 for 630 Cuprien Way (Roth): Approved administrative design review for two elevated deck additions (94 SF upper deck, 314 SF lower deck), relocated exterior stairs, conversion of 41 SF garage to bedroom, 598 SF interior remodel, and new windows and doors in the R-1 zone. - Design Review 23-0431 and Revocable Encroachment Permit 23-0430 for 31162 Monterey Street (Gardanier): Approved replacement of railroad tie retaining wall and stairs with brick and mortar wall up to 46 inches high and stairs in the R-1 zone, with encroachment into Monterey Street public right-of-way. -