Laguna Beach Administrative Community Development Director Meeting - June 24, 2026

June 24, 2026

Executive Summary

- Planning Manager Bill Rodriguez conducted the Administrative Community Development Director meeting on June 24, 2026, serving as hearing officer and reviewing four design review applications. - The first project, 694 Cliff Drive (Moore) for facade improvements and deck modifications to a condominium complex, was approved as submitted with design review number 2026-1013, incorporating contemporary garage doors, smooth plaster finish, glass railings, and removal of existing wing walls. - The second project, 757 Coast View Drive (Ziatabari) for conversion of an existing covered entryway to habitable space, was approved as submitted with design review number 2026-0889 after the hearing officer found no significant mass or bulk impacts. - The third project, 2755 Temple Hills (Christian) to modify a previously approved spa location, was approved with design review number 2026-1241 in the absence of the applicant, relocating an in-ground spa and equipment closer to the easterly property line while maintaining the required five-foot setback. - The fourth project, 553 Lombardy Ln (Griego) for a new elevated deck, was continued to the Design Review Board meeting on July 23, 2026 at 5:00 p.

Key Decisions

- Approved Design Review 2026-1013 and Categorical Exemption under Section 15301 for 694 Cliff Drive (Moore) for facade improvements and deck modifications to a condominium development in the R-3 zone. - Approved Design Review 2026-0889 and Categorical Exemption under Section 15301 for 757 Coast View Drive (Ziatabari) for conversion of an existing covered entryway to habitable space in the R-1 zone. - Approved Design Review 2026-1241 and Categorical Exemption under Section 15303 for 2755 Temple Hills (Christian) to modify prior Design Review 25-1566 to relocate an in-ground spa and associated