Laguna Beach Administrative Design Review Meeting - May 3, 2023

May 3, 2023

Executive Summary

- The Administrative Design Review meeting on May 3, 2023, approved three residential improvement projects and continued one project to July 5, 2023. - Project at 2376 Crestview Drive (Michaels) received approval for 85 square feet of additions, 500 square feet of elevated decks, new window/door openings, and a portable spa in the Diamond/Crestview Specific Plan area. - Project at 5 Lagunita Street (Lagunita Community Association) received approval for replacement of approximately 105 linear feet of storm drainpipe along a private lot owned by the community association. - Project at 139 Moss Street (Miura Family Trust) received approval for repair and restoration of historic, pre-coastal, exterior hardscape features on a property with a recorded Mills Act Agreement. - Project at 2690 Park Avenue (Tayareh) for an elevated walkway to provide access to a second level Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit (JADU) was continued to July 5, 2023. - All three approved projects received CEQA categorical exemptions under various sections (15301, 15302, 15331). - The meeting was conducted telephonically at 3:00 PM with virtual participation options via Zoom and telephone. - Public comments could be s

Key Decisions

- Approved Design Review 23-0469 and Categorical Exemption [Section 15301] for 2376 Crestview Drive (Michaels) for additions, elevated decks, new window and door openings, and portable spa. - Approved Design Review 23-0654 and Categorical Exemption [Section 15302] for 5 Lagunita Street (Lagunita Community Association) for replacement of approximately 105 linear feet of storm drainpipe. - Approved Administrative Coastal Development Permit 23-0368 and Categorical Exemption [Section 15331] for 139 Moss Street (Miura Family Trust) for repair and restoration of historic hardscape features including