Laguna Beach Design Review Board - April 17, 2023

April 17, 2023

Executive Summary

- The Heritage Committee met on June 12, 2023, to review and make recommendations on modifications to three historic properties listed on the City's Historic Register. - The Committee reviewed exterior modifications at 310 Hawthorne Road, an 'E' rated property, with the project requiring Secretary of the Interior Standards (SOIS) compliance review and subsequent Design Review Board approval. - A project at 2949 South Coast Highway was reviewed for converting a second floor covered deck to living space and constructing an outdoor solarium at a 'K' rated property. - The Committee considered replacement of an existing shed at 360 Aster Street, a 'K' rated property on the Historic Register. - All three projects included SOIS compliance reports provided by the applicants to ensure modifications meet federal historic preservation standards. - The Committee also discussed Heritage Month activities and received updates on historic preservation projects throughout the city. - Public correspondence was submitted for at least two of the agenda items (310 Hawthorne Road and 360 Aster Street), indicating community interest in the proposed modifications.

Key Decisions

- Approval of the April 17, 2023 Draft Minutes was on the agenda. - The Committee made recommendations to the Design Review Board for all three property modification requests (310 Hawthorne Road, 2949 South Coast Highway, and 360 Aster Street). - Specific votes or decisions are not detailed in the provided agenda materials.