Laguna Beach Administrative Community Development Director Meeting - July 15, 2026

July 15, 2026

Executive Summary

- Acting Zoning Administrator Samantha Beyer conducted the Administrative Community Development Director meeting on July 15, 2026, reviewing five design review applications for residential and utility infrastructure projects. - Design Review 2026-0567 for utility infrastructure near 894 Santa Ana Street was continued for a second time to August 12, 2026, due to ongoing property ownership and easement documentation issues. - Design Review 2026-1010 for 31121 Monterey Street was approved with a condition limiting portable items such as umbrellas on the new elevated deck to no more than the height of the adjacent eave, following neighbor concerns about view impacts. - Design Review 2026-1274 for 777 Bluebird Canyon Drive was approved as a minor administrative adjustment to modify the staking plan to reflect the built roof line, with no adverse view impacts identified. - Design Review 2026-1170 for 1304 Morningside Drive was approved with a condition requiring all new exterior finishes to match the existing residence, involving enclosure of an upper-level deck within the existing roof line. - Design Review 2026-1238 for 1585 South Coast Highway Unit 23 was approved for installation of

Key Decisions

- Design Review 2026-0567 for utility infrastructure near 894 Santa Ana Street: Continued to August 12, 2026, consistent with the prior continuance determination, to allow the applicant time to submit documentation regarding underlying property ownership and easement rights. - Design Review 2026-1010 for 31121 Monterey Street: Approved with a condition that portable furniture, umbrellas, or similar temporary items placed on the elevated deck shall not exceed the height of the adjacent eave. - Design Review 2026-1274 for 777 Bluebird Canyon Drive: Approved as presented for modifications to the