Laguna Beach Administrative Community Development Director Meeting - May 20, 2026

May 20, 2026

Executive Summary

- Planning Manager Bill Shopoff and Community Development Director Matt Schneider conducted the Administrative Community Development Director meeting on May 20, 2026, processing seven agenda items including demolition permits, historic designations, and design modifications. - Community Development Director Matt Schneider approved Coastal Development Permit 2026-0763 for demolition of an existing single-family residence at 31942 Coast Highway presented by applicant Mark Orgill. - Planning Manager Bill Shopoff approved the request to designate 570 Brooks Street as a historic resource following a 4-0 Heritage Committee recommendation and an HRG historic evaluation report finding the 1938 Taylor Brothers Company-built property meets city criteria. - Planning Manager Bill Shopoff approved a roof-mounted AC unit at 742 Summit Drive (Design Review 2026-0833) with a condition requiring a darker exterior paint color to blend with the detached garage despite general preference against elevated mechanical equipment. - Design Review 2026-0567 for power node system enclosures near 894 Santa Ana Street was continued to June 3, 2026 due to incomplete noticing requirements. - Planning Manager Bil

Key Decisions

- Community Development Director Matt Schneider approved Coastal Development Permit 2026-0763 for demolition at 31942 Coast Highway. - Planning Manager Bill Shopoff approved Design Review 2026-0908 to designate 570 Brooks Street as a historic resource following the Heritage Committee's 4-0 recommendation. - Planning Manager Bill Shopoff approved Design Review 2026-0833 for a roof-mounted AC unit at 742 Summit Drive with a condition to paint the exterior a darker color. - Design Review 2026-0567 for 894 Santa Ana Street was continued to June 3, 2026 due to incomplete noticing. - Planning Manage