Laguna Beach Planning Commission - April 5, 2023

April 5, 2023

Executive Summary

- The Administrative Design Review Board held a telephonic meeting on April 5, 2023, at 3:00 PM to review four administrative design review applications for projects throughout Laguna Beach. - All four projects received approval: a water main replacement project by South Coast Water District covering approximately 2,000 linear feet, and three residential property improvements. - The South Coast Water District project will replace water main along portions of Mar Vista Avenue and Sunset Avenue from 3rd Avenue to 8th Avenue in the Institutional and Residential Low Density zones. - Three residential projects involved facade modifications, window and door changes, landscape modifications, and the addition of air conditioning equipment at properties on Cresta Way, Queda Way, and Rounsevel Terrace. - The meeting provided telephonic participation options for residents to join via Zoom or phone due to COVID-19 protocols. - All projects were categorically exempt from CEQA under Sections 15301 or 15302 for existing facilities or replacement infrastructure.

Key Decisions

- Approved Design Review 23-0073 and Categorical Exemption [Section 15302] for South Coast Water District at 31872 Coast Highway for water main replacement along Mar Vista Avenue and Sunset Avenue from 3rd Avenue to 8th Avenue. - Approved Design Review 23-0264 and Categorical Exemption [Section 15301] for Heystee/Cozzens at 3059 Cresta Way for street-facing facade modifications and door and window modifications. - Approved Design Review 23-0416 and Categorical Exemption [Section 15301] for Gerber at 2770 Queda Way for modifications to a prior approval and addition of an AC unit. - Approved Des