Laguna Beach Administrative Community Development Director Meeting - August 19, 2026

August 19, 2026

Executive Summary

- The applicant for 975 Tia Juana Street (Design Review 2026-0494) requested a continuance to continue working with contractors on revised plans for a roof height increase of one foot and six inches, marking at least the third continuance of this item in recent months. Planning Manager Bill Rodriguez continued the matter to a special meeting on Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 3 p.m. - No members of the public attended the meeting to provide comments or testimony on the agenda item. - Planning Manager Bill Rodriguez served as the hearing officer for this Administrative Community Development Director meeting, exercising delegated authority following the adoption of the Design Review Efficiency Ordinance by the City Council on July 21, 2026. - Project Planner Alyssa Suarez confirmed that the applicant required additional time to work with design and construction professionals to provide necessary details and revisions to the plans. - The meeting lasted only three minutes, from 3:00 p.m. to 3:03 p.m., making it one of the shortest administrative meetings on record. - Planning Manager Bill Rodriguez directed staff to require complete application materials be submitted by Thursday, Septe

Key Decisions

- Continued Design Review 2026-0494 and Categorical Exemption [Section 15301] for 975 Tia Juana Street to a special meeting on Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers