Laguna Beach Planning Commission - June 7, 2023

June 7, 2023

Executive Summary

- The Administrative Design Review Board conducted a telephonic meeting on June 7, 2023, reviewing four residential property improvement applications throughout Laguna Beach. - All four projects received approval, including modifications to prior approvals, new construction elements, and fence installations in public rights-of-way. - Project applications addressed modifications at 1 Barranca Way (Three Arch Bay zone), a fence relocation at 745 Buena Vista Way (R-1 zone), a new elevated deck at 795 Coast View Drive (R-1 zone), and a new fence and gates at 2191 Ocean Way (R-1 zone). - Two projects required Revocable Encroachment Permits for structures in public rights-of-way (745 Buena Vista Way and 2191 Ocean Way). - All four projects received CEQA categorical exemptions under Section 15301 or Section 15331. - The meeting format allowed public participation via telephone or computer using Zoom platform, with written comments accepted by mail or email to Planning Manager Anne Dobson at adobson@lagunabeachcity.net. - Project applicants included James Conrad, Architect (representing two projects), Bill Caskey, Architect, and Morris Skenderian, Architect.

Key Decisions

- Approved Design Review 23-0723 and Categorical Exemption [Section 15301] for 1 Barranca Way (Warden), APN 056-193-55, permitting modifications including 29 square feet of additional floor area, a new trellis covered patio, and new and relocated windows. - Approved Design Review 23-0473, Revocable Encroachment Permit 23-0443, and Categorical Exemption [Section 15301] for 745 Buena Vista Way (Totten), APN 644-122-04, allowing modifications to relocate a 6-foot-tall fence from the property line to the public right-of-way. - Approved Design Review 23-0468 and Categorical Exemption [Section 15301