Laguna Beach City Council Regular Meeting - June 21, 2023

June 21, 2023

Executive Summary

- The Administrative Design Review meeting on June 21, 2023, at 5:00 PM reviewed two residential design review applications for properties in Laguna Beach. - The meeting was conducted telephonically at 3:00 PM, allowing public participation via Zoom or phone. - Project at 557 Mountain Road (Miller property) for constructing an in-ground spa at an existing residence received approval. - Project at 31554 Summit Road (Coghill property) for installing skylights without automatic night shades received approval. - Both projects were categorically exempt from CEQA review under Sections 15303 and 15301 respectively. - The agenda provided detailed instructions for public participation, including how to submit written comments and participate remotely during the meeting. - Senior Planner Chris Dominguez handled the review for the Mountain Road project, while Assistant Planner Daniel Latham handled the Summit Road project.

Key Decisions

- Approved Design Review 23-0808 for construction of an in-ground spa at 557 Mountain Road (Miller property) in the R-1 (Residential Low Density) zone. - Approved Design Review 23-0690 for installation of skylights without automatic night shades at 31554 Summit Road (Coghill property) in the VC (Village Community) zone. - Granted CEQA categorical exemption under Section 15303 for the 557 Mountain Road project. - Granted CEQA categorical exemption under Section 15301 for the 31554 Summit Road project.