Laguna Beach Administrative Design Review Meeting - June 7, 2023

June 7, 2023

Executive Summary

- The Administrative Design Review meeting on June 7, 2023, reviewed four residential projects across Laguna Beach, all receiving approval. - Architect James Conrad represented two applications: modifications to a residence at 1 Barranca Way in Three Arch Bay and a fence modification at 745 Buena Vista Way. - All projects involved relatively minor modifications including deck additions, fence installations, and exterior material changes. - Each project received categorical exemptions under CEQA Section 15301 for existing facilities. - Two projects required Revocable Encroachment Permits for improvements within public rights-of-way. - All approvals were processed administratively without requiring full Design Review Board review.

Key Decisions

- Approved Design Review 23-0723 for modifications to a prior approval at 1 Barranca Way (Warden), including 29 square feet of additional floor area, a new trellis covered patio, and new windows. - Approved Design Review 23-0473 and Revocable Encroachment Permit 23-0443 for 745 Buena Vista Way (Totten) to relocate a 6-foot fence from the property line to the public right-of-way. - Approved Design Review 23-0468 for 795 Coast View Drive (Brumbaugh) for a new 368 square-foot elevated deck and roof modifications. - Approved Coastal Development Permit 23-0524 and Revocable Encroachment Permit 23-0