Laguna Beach Administrative Design Review Meeting - May 17, 2023

May 17, 2023

Executive Summary

- The Administrative Design Review meeting on May 17, 2023, reviewed and approved three residential design review applications in Laguna Beach. - All three applications were conducted telephonically via Zoom, with remote participation options for public comment. - The first project at 2447 Catalina Street (Gutierrez) involved modifications to a prior approval, including alterations to the exterior façade and new limestone veneer over existing stucco. - The second project at 596 Mystic Way (Wang) requested additions and modifications to prior approved plans, including 200 square feet of elevated deck, 407 square feet of floor area, and roofline alterations. - The third project at 1944 Ocean Way (Mirhan) requested flatwork improvements, driveway replacement, new above-ground spa, and a gas barbecue with hand sink. - All three projects were approved and qualified for CEQA categorical exemptions under Section 15301. - The meeting was staffed by multiple Associate Planners and Contract Planners from the city's Community Development Department. - No public comments were documented in the meeting materials provided.

Key Decisions

- Approved Design Review 22-2510 for 2447 Catalina Street (Gutierrez) for modifications to prior approval including exterior façade alterations and limestone veneer installation. - Approved Design Review 2023-0675 for 596 Mystic Way (Wang) for additions including 200 square feet of elevated deck, 407 square feet of floor area, new/relocated doors and windows, and minor roofline alterations. - Approved Design Review 2023-0586 and Coastal Development Permit 2023-0703 for 1944 Ocean Way (Mirhan) for flatwork, concrete driveway replacement, at-grade steps replacement, new above-ground spa (359 gal