Laguna Beach Design Review Board - March 15, 2023

March 15, 2023

Executive Summary

- The Administrative Design Review Board held a regular meeting on March 15, 2023, at 5:00 PM in the Council Chambers, with telephonic participation available at 3:00 PM via Zoom. - The Board reviewed and approved three administrative design review applications for residential properties, all involving elevated deck projects and exterior modifications. - Associate Planner Kevin Parker, AICP staffed the first application at 956 Meadowlark Drive, Associate Planner Kate Kazama staffed the second application at 323 Magnolia Drive, and Planning Technician Daniel Latham staffed the third application at 675 Nyes Place. - All three projects received approval with certified plans and staking plans. - The meeting provided remote participation options for public comments via Zoom webinar or phone, with instructions for raising hands to speak during designated comment periods. - Design Review 23-0623 at 956 Meadowlark Drive was approved for a 407 square foot elevated deck extension, new glass railing, spa, staircase, and existing deck repairs. - Design Review 22-2446 at 323 Magnolia Drive was approved for 253 square feet of elevated decks in the R-2 zone. - Design Review 23-0176 at 675 Nyes Pl

Key Decisions

- Approved Design Review 23-0623 and Coastal Development Permit Exemption 23-0284 for 956 Meadowlark Drive (Rosen project) for elevated deck extension, glass railing, spa, staircase, and deck repairs. - Approved Design Review 22-2446 for 323 Magnolia Drive (Surfas project) for 253 square feet of elevated decks. - Approved Design Review 23-0176 for 675 Nyes Place (Cai project) for landscape modifications and front street-facing façade changes from brick to stucco. - Certified plans and staking plans for all three projects.