Laguna Beach Administrative Community Development Director Meeting - June 17, 2026

June 17, 2026

Executive Summary

- Planning Manager Bill Rodriguez and Community Development Director Matt Schneider conducted the Administrative Community Development Director meeting on June 17, 2026, reviewing four design review applications for residential and commercial projects. - Community Development Director Matt Schneider approved Design Review 2026-1000 and Coastal Development Permit 2026-1001 for 1230 Glenneyre Street for a 312-square-foot elevated deck and a 291-square-foot accessory dwelling unit (ADU) without public opposition. - Planning Manager Bill Rodriguez approved Design Review 2025-2428 for 31505 Eagle Rock Way after the applicant submitted revised plans addressing inconsistencies identified at the prior continuance two weeks earlier, with improvements including deck scaling and siting changes. - Design Review 2026-0567 for utility infrastructure near 894 Santa Ana Street was continued to July 15, 2026, due to unresolved property ownership issues and the need to establish easement rights for placement of Alpha PN-4 power node system enclosures on private property. - Planning Manager Bill Rodriguez approved Design Review 2026-1079 for 357 South Coast Highway for modifications to previously app

Key Decisions

- Community Development Director Matt Schneider approved Design Review 2026-1000 and Coastal Development Permit 2026-1001 for 1230 Glenneyre Street. - Planning Manager Bill Rodriguez approved Design Review 2025-2428 for 31505 Eagle Rock Way with flexibility for the applicant to reduce the deck envelope during plan check without requiring another hearing. - Design Review 2026-0567 for utility infrastructure near 894 Santa Ana Street was continued to July 15, 2026, to resolve property ownership and easement documentation issues. - Planning Manager Bill Rodriguez approved Design Review 2026-1079