Laguna Beach Administrative Community Development Director Meeting - August 5, 2026

August 5, 2026

Executive Summary

- Planning Manager Bill Rodriguez conducted the Administrative Community Development Director meeting on August 5, 2026, reviewing six design review applications for residential properties across Laguna Beach. - The application for 2660 Pala Way (Design Review 2026-1427, Coastal Development Permit 2026-1428) for a 524-square-foot detached ADU with elevated deck was continued to August 26, 2026 to obtain corrected property slope calculations and spot elevation surveys. - The application for 975 Tia Juana Street (Design Review 2026-0494) for a roof height increase was continued to August 19, 2026 to allow the architect to address staff comments and explore alternative solutions such as a foam roofing method. - The application for 481 Dartmoor (Design Review 2026-1423) for a 350-square-foot elevated deck extension with frameless glass railings was approved, with the applicant having coordinated with adjacent neighbors. - The application for 1455 Terrace Way (Design Review 2026-1450) for roof insulation resulting in a two-inch to five-inch height increase was approved following a detailed presentation on the tapered insulation system. - The application for 31423 South Coast Highway (De

Key Decisions

- Continued Design Review 2026-1427 and Coastal Development Permit 2026-1428 for 2660 Pala Way to August 26, 2026 to verify property slope calculations with certified survey data - Continued Design Review 2026-0494 for 975 Tia Juana Street to August 19, 2026 to allow for plan revisions and exploration of alternative roofing solutions - Approved Design Review 2026-1423 for 481 Dartmoor for a 350-square-foot elevated deck extension with frameless glass railings and exterior facade changes - Approved Design Review 2026-1450 for 1455 Terrace Way for roof insulation installation resulting in a two-