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Design review board approves 641 Canyon View remodel with coastal permit
Summary
The board approved design review 23‑2345 and coastal development permit 23‑2346 for a remodel at 641 Canyon View Drive; staff had required a fire turnaround modification and landscape/fuel modification review.
The Laguna Beach Design Review Board adopted the staff recommendation and approved design review 23‑2345 and Coastal Development Permit 23‑2346 for a remodel at 641 Canyon View Drive during the Aug. 14 meeting.
The project converts non‑habitable area to habitable space (approximately 5,000 sq. ft. of converted area cited in staff presentation), involves roof lowering to meet height limits, retaining walls for a pool and stairwell behind the residence, and required the removal of a landscape island to provide a 49‑foot turnaround for fire department access. Staff said the landscaping and fuel modification plans were reviewed and the building official had reviewed the plans for code compliance.
The applicant presented the project and said it sought no variances; the board heard 1 brief public comment (a neighbor representative) and multiple board members reported site visits. Board member Emer moved adoption of the resolution approving Design Review 23‑2345 and Coastal Development Permit 23‑2346, finding the action exempt from CEQA pursuant to the cited exemption. The motion passed on roll call with five yes votes.
Staff directed the applicant to record the final map prior to permit issuance (a condition associated with an earlier urban lot split), to coordinate the removal of the landscape island to maintain the fire turnaround and to paint red curbs/no‑parking as required to maintain access. The resolution and associated conditions were adopted by the board.
