Laguna Beach Administrative Design Review Meeting - May 24, 2023

May 24, 2023

Executive Summary

- The Administrative Design Review meeting on May 24, 2023, reviewed four applications for residential and commercial property modifications. - One item (360 Aster Street) was continued from May 10, 2023, and was further continued to May 31, 2023, to allow additional time for review. - Three applications were approved: a two-year extension for additions at 660 Lombardy Lane, an air conditioning unit placement at 21755 Ocean Vista Drive #20, and an air conditioning unit relocation at 1100 S Coast Highway #303. - All approved projects received categorical exemptions under CEQA Sections 15301 or 15331. - The meeting was conducted telephonically via Zoom, allowing public participation through computer or phone. - Remote participation procedures included instructions for raising hands and commenting during designated public comment periods. - All decisions made by the Administrative Design Review authority are subject to appeal rights for affected parties.

Key Decisions

- Continued Design Review 23-0596 for 360 Aster Street (Nguyen) to May 31, 2023, regarding a shed located in setbacks in the R-2 zone. - Approved Design Review 20-7669 for 660 Lombardy Lane (Lashley), granting a two-year extension of time for additions greater than 10% of the existing structure while maintaining nonconforming setbacks (first extension request, originally approved January 14, 2021). - Approved Design Review 23-0687 for 21755 Ocean Vista Drive #20 (Marsden) for placement of an air conditioning unit on a deck in the R-3 zone. - Approved Design Review 23-0688 for 1100 S Coast High