Laguna Beach Administrative Community Development Director Meeting - July 8, 2026

July 8, 2026

Executive Summary

- Planning Manager Bill Rodriguez conducted the Administrative Community Development Director meeting on July 8, 2026, reviewing three design review applications for residential and utility infrastructure projects. - Design Review 2025-1363 for a retaining wall in the public right-of-way adjacent to 1464 San Joaquin Street was approved with a condition requiring tan split-face block for architectural relief. - Design Review 2026-1010 for 31121 Monterey Street was continued to July 15, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. to allow Planning Manager Bill Rodriguez to assess potential view impacts from the proposed master bathroom deck on neighboring properties. - Planning Manager Bill Rodriguez will visit the Warner property to evaluate view impacts and coordinate with applicant Architect James Conrad to resolve concerns about a 142-square-foot elevated deck off the master bathroom. - Design Review 2026-1022 for the Three Arch Bay Homeowners Association gate houses at 32347 and 32350 Coast Highway was approved for siding modifications, minor roof alterations, and new pavers. - Public comments on 31121 Monterey Street raised concerns about the addition of a 142-square-foot deck that was not part of the o

Key Decisions

- Approved Design Review 2025-1363 for a 4-foot, 8-inch retaining wall in the public right-of-way adjacent to 1464 San Joaquin Street, with a condition requiring tan split-face block material. - Adopted Categorical Exemption pursuant to CEQA Section 15303 for the retaining wall project at 1464 San Joaquin Street. - Continued Design Review 2026-1010 for 31121 Monterey Street to July 15, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. to allow for site visit and further evaluation of view impacts. - Approved Design Review 2026-1022 for the Three Arch Bay Homeowners Association gate houses at 32347 and 32350 Coast Highway for