Laguna Beach Design Review Board Meeting - April 23, 2026

April 23, 2026

Executive Summary

- Chair Amir Belta and Chair Pro Tem Debbie Neve were elected as new leadership of the Design Review Board. - The Board approved Design Review 2025-0337 for 2550 Park Avenue with significant conditions requiring removal of four palm trees and two sycamore trees, replacement with up to six new trees limited to the roof height, relocation of roof-mounted air conditioning units to the ground, modifications to lighting including removal of spotlights and floodlights, and verification of adequate drainage measures. - Design Review 2026-0611 for 795 Oak Street was unanimously approved for residential additions and improvements. - Design Review 2026-0461 for 1268 Starlet Drive was unanimously approved for a spa and pool installation. - Variance 2026-0575 for 31652 Wildwood Road was denied 3-2, with the Board directing staff to prepare a resolution of denial for the next meeting. - Design Review 2025-2408 for 610 Mystic View was extensively discussed with significant conditions proposed including reduction of the upper level deck, additional privacy measures, extended green roofs, and enhanced landscaping. - Multiple projects at 195 High Drive and 1375 Circle Way were continued to future m

Key Decisions

- Board Member Amir Belta was elected as Chair of the Design Review Board (approved 5-0). - Board Member Debbie Neve was elected as Chair Pro Tem of the Design Review Board (approved 5-0). - Consent calendar item 4.1, draft minutes from September 25, 2025, was approved (5-0). - Design Review 2025-0875 for 195 High Drive was continued to May 28, 2026 (approved 5-0). - Design Review 2025-2532 for 1375 Circle Way was continued to June 11, 2026 (approved 5-0). - Design Review 2025-0337 for 2550 Park Avenue was approved 5-0 with extensive conditions including removal of four palm trees and two syca