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Design Review Board approves new single-family home at 796 Gainsborough Drive
Summary
The board approved design review, coastal permit and a parking-variance request for a new single-family residence and detached ADU at 796 Gainsborough Drive, citing consistency with the Diamond Crestview plan and design guidelines.
The Laguna Beach Design Review Board unanimously approved a new single-family residence with an attached three-car garage and a detached accessory dwelling unit at 796 Gainsborough Drive at its April 10 meeting.
Staff presented the project as a revised design following a prior concept review and said the proposal meets Diamond Crestview guidelines after modifications to address privacy and front-elevation articulation. The board and staff noted the project includes a variance from on-street parking requirements; staff’s recommendation incorporated the standard parking in-lieu fee as a condition of approval.
Architect Lee (surname not specified in the staff packet) described the design as consistent with hillside guidelines. Board members praised the project’s materials, detailing and landscape integration, calling the design “exemplary” and consistent with neighborhood character. The board adopted the resolution approving Design Review 24-2384, Coastal Development Permit 24-2385 and Variance 25-0059 and found the project exempt from CEQA.
Vote: The motion to approve carried by unanimous roll call.
