Laguna Beach Administrative Design Review Meeting - February 22, 2023

February 22, 2023

Executive Summary

- The Administrative Design Review meeting on February 22, 2023, reviewed six residential design review applications across Laguna Beach, with five approved and one continued to March 8, 2023. - The meeting was conducted telephonically via Zoom, with public participation available by computer or phone. - One project at 12 North Vista De La Luna was continued from February 8, 2023, to March 8, 2023, for modifications to a prior approval in the Three Arch Bay (TAB) zone. - Five projects were approved, including modifications to prior approvals, deck additions, roofing material changes, retaining wall replacement, pedestrian bridge repair, and a new pedestrian entry arbor. - All approved projects received CEQA categorical exemptions under Sections 15301 or 15303. - Planning staff members Daniel Latham (Planning Technician), Arlen Beck (Associate Planner), Anthony Viera (Senior Planner), and Garrett Wank (Assistant Planner) managed the various applications. - The approved projects spanned multiple residential zones including TAB (Three Arch Bay), R-1 (Residential Low Density), with applications ranging from minor modifications to more substantial structural improvements.

Key Decisions

- Continued Design Review 22-2043 and Categorical Exemption for 12 North Vista De La Luna to March 8, 2023. - Approved Design Review 23-0015 and Categorical Exemption for 406 Alta Vista Way (Clem property) for modifications to a prior approval including additions of 152 square feet and a new elevated deck area. - Approved Design Review 23-0158, Revocable Encroachment Permit 23-0157, and Categorical Exemption for 486 Alta Vista Way (Dencker property) to replace a failing retaining wall and repair a pedestrian bridge encroaching into the Lomita Way public right-of-way. - Approved Design Review 2