Laguna Beach Administrative Design Review Meeting - May 31, 2023

May 31, 2023

Executive Summary

- The Administrative Design Review meeting for Wednesday, May 31, 2023, reviewed six design review applications across Laguna Beach residential properties. - The meeting was conducted telephonically at 3:00 PM with remote participation options via Zoom and phone for public comment. - Item 1 for 360 Aster Street (Nguyen) regarding a shed in setbacks was tabled and continued from the May 24, 2023 meeting. - Four applications were approved: an elevated deck at 215 Monterey Drive (Walpin), two outdoor warning system installations at public rights-of-way adjacent to 1304 and 1440 Morningside Drive, a self-contained spa at 46 N Vista de Catalina (Jonus), and new window openings at 2979 Terry Road (Ballard). - All approved projects received categorical exemptions under CEQA Sections 15301 or 15303. - The Fire Department requested installation of outdoor warning systems consisting of four speakers mounted to existing light standards at two Morningside Drive locations. - One application at 2979 Terry Road (Ballard) required design review to legalize two existing window openings at the north building elevation.

Key Decisions

- Design Review 23-0596 for 360 Aster Street (Nguyen) was tabled and continued from May 24, 2023. - Design Review 23-0637 for 215 Monterey Drive (Walpin) was approved for a 172 square-foot elevated deck in the R-2 zone with Categorical Exemption Section 15301. - Design Review 23-0857 for public right-of-way adjacent to 1304 Morningside Drive (City of Laguna Beach) was approved for outdoor warning system installation with Categorical Exemption Section 15303. - Design Review 23-0855 for public right-of-way adjacent to 1440 Morningside Drive (City of Laguna Beach) was approved for outdoor warning