Laguna Beach Administrative Community Development Director Meeting - August 26, 2026

August 26, 2026

Executive Summary

- Planning Manager Bill Rodriguez continued Design Review 2026-1427 and Coastal Development Permit 2026-1428 for a 524-square-foot detached accessory dwelling unit with 88-square-foot elevated deck at 2660 Pala Way to September 2, 2026, at the applicant's request. Hearing Officer Rodriguez directed staff to prepare both approval and denial resolutions because state law mandates the city must act on the ADU application by the September 2 deadline. - Planning Manager Bill Rodriguez served as hearing officer for this Administrative Community Development Director meeting, exercising delegated authority established when the City Council adopted the Design Review Efficiency Ordinance on July 21, 2026. - The one-week continuance was granted for the 2660 Pala Way ADU project after applicant Peter Danciart, Architect submitted a written request for additional time to prepare materials. - No members of the public attended the meeting or submitted comments on the agenda item during the public communication period. - The meeting lasted only three minutes, from 3:00 p.m. to 3:03 p.m. on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, adjourning to the next regularly scheduled meeting on September 2, 2026.

Key Decisions

- Continued Design Review 2026-1427 and Coastal Development Permit 2026-1428 for 2660 Pala Way to September 2, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. - Directed staff to prepare both approval and denial resolutions for the September 2 hearing to ensure the city meets state-mandated ADU decision timelines