Laguna Beach Design Review Board - May 3, 2023

May 3, 2023

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach Administrative Design Review Board held a meeting on May 3, 2023, at 5:00 PM to review four residential design applications, with remote participation options via Zoom. - Three of the four applications were approved: a 2376 Crestview Drive project involving additions and elevated decks, a 5 Lagunita Street storm drainpipe replacement, and a 139 Moss Street historic hardscape restoration. - The fourth application at 2690 Park Avenue, requesting an elevated walkway for a second-level JADU, was continued to July 5, 2023. - All approved projects included CEQA categorical exemptions and were reviewed by staff including Associate Planner Kate Kazama, Senior Planner Heather Steven, and Contract Planner Amber Gregg. - The 139 Moss Street project involved repair and restoration of character-defining historic features on a property with a recorded Mills Act Agreement, requiring an administrative coastal development permit. - Public participation was facilitated through mail, email, phone, and computer access via Zoom, with specific instructions for raising hands and commenting during designated periods.

Key Decisions

- Design Review 23-0469 for 2376 Crestview Drive approved for additions (85 square feet), elevated decks (500 square feet), new window and door openings, and portable spa in the Diamond/Crestview Specific Plan area. - Design Review 23-0654 for 5 Lagunita Street approved for replacement of approximately 105 linear feet of storm drainpipe along a private lot owned by the Lagunita Community Association. - Administrative Coastal Development Permit 23-0368 for 139 Moss Street approved for repair and restoration of historic, pre-coastal, exterior hardscape features including masonry walls, retaining