Laguna Beach Administrative CDD Hearing - June 10, 2026

June 10, 2026

Executive Summary

- The Administrative Community Development Director meeting on June 10, 2026, was conducted by Planning Manager Bill Rodriguez and Community Development Director Matt Schneider to review the single-item agenda for 438 Holly Street. - Community Development Director Matt Schneider approved Design Review 2026-0215 and Coastal Development Permit 2026-0214 for 438 Holly Street for a new detached garage, addition, elevated deck, and partial conversion to an accessory dwelling unit (ADU). - The project, designed by Designer James Ward Henry II, received strong community support, with one neighbor attending a neighborhood meeting in favor and another impacted neighbor expressing support without attending the hearing. - The hearing lasted approximately four minutes, with no public opposition and no substantive issues raised. - The meeting adjourned at 3:04 p.m. with the next regularly scheduled meeting set for 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.

Key Decisions

- Community Development Director Matt Schneider approved Design Review 2026-0215 and Coastal Development Permit 2026-0214 for 438 Holly Street as presented. - The approval covers a new detached garage, addition, elevated deck in the R-1 (Residential Low Density) zone, and partial conversion of an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) with an elevated deck. - The ADU portion is not subject to design review under state law. - Planning Manager Bill Rodriguez closed the public communications item with no speakers present.