Laguna Beach Design Review Board - May 25, 2023

May 25, 2023

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach Design Review Board held a meeting on May 25, 2023, to review consent calendar items and regular business applications for residential projects across the city. - The consent calendar included multiple continuance requests for projects at 31626 Virginia Way (withdrawal), 1428 Regatta Road (applicant-requested continuance), 2135 Hillview Drive (staff-requested continuance), and approvals for projects at 2894 Zell Drive (new pool and spa) and 22211 Paseo Del Sur (modifications to a prior approval with variance). - The regular business agenda featured three projects requiring design review: 477 Pearl Street (upper-level additions and deck with revocable encroachment permit), 1502 Temple Hills Drive (additions, pool, and parking with revocable encroachment permit), and 2085 Temple Hills Drive (modification to expand an existing deck). - All three regular business projects were located in the R-1 (Residential Low Density) zone and included provisions for revocable encroachment permits or modifications to prior approvals. - The meeting agenda provided detailed remote participation instructions for public attendance via Zoom or phone, reflecting ongoing accommodations f

Key Decisions

- Consent calendar approval recommended for Design Review 23-0240 at 2894 Zell Drive for a new swimming pool and spa. - Consent calendar approval recommended for Design Review 23-0185 and Variance 23-0187 at 22211 Paseo Del Sur for modifications to a prior approval including additions, elevator height, retaining walls, pool expansion, and variances for building height and front additional building setback encroachment. - Regular business consideration of Design Review 23-0120 and Revocable Encroachment Permit 23-0150 at 477 Pearl Street for upper-level additions and deck. - Regular business co