Laguna Beach Administrative Design Review Meeting - April 26, 2023

April 26, 2023

Executive Summary

- The Administrative Design Review meeting on April 26, 2023, reviewed three residential design review applications in Laguna Beach, approving all three projects. - Administrative Planner Daniel Latham approved Design Review 23-0493 for a 110 square-foot elevated deck at 3165 Mountain View Drive in the R-1 zone, with certified staking plan. - Contract Planner Amber Gregg approved Design Review 23-0522 for 31538 West Street, which involves enclosing 55 square feet of deck area and converting it to living space in the R-1 zone. - Planning Manager Amber Dobson approved Administrative Coastal Development Permit 22-2015 for 32007 Coast Highway, which had been continued from April 19, 2023, for repair and maintenance to existing structures including the main structure, garage/ADU structure, stairways, and funicular. - All three projects received categorical exemptions under CEQA Section 15301 for existing facilities. - The meeting was conducted telephonically with remote participation options via Zoom (Webinar ID 926 5662 4528) and phone call-in. - Public commentary was received for the 32007 Coast Highway project.

Key Decisions

- Approved Design Review 23-0493 for a 110 square-foot elevated deck at 3165 Mountain View Drive with certified staking plan. - Approved Design Review 23-0522 for 31538 West Street to enclose 55 square feet of deck area and convert to living space. - Approved Administrative Coastal Development Permit 22-2015 for 32007 Coast Highway for repair and maintenance to existing structures, garage/ADU structure, stairways, and funicular.