Laguna Beach Design Review Board Meeting - September 10, 2026

September 10, 2026

Executive Summary

- The Design Review Board approved Resolution 2026-1379 for 1354 Morningside Drive (DR 2026-1379 and Variance 2026-1380) with modifications clarifying the property's location within the coastal exclusionary area. - Continued the hearing for 25 South La Senda (DR 2026-0462, Variance 2026-0463) to November 12, 2026, after the applicant presented a last-minute driveway redesign to address neighbor concerns, particularly those of Matt Peters, following denial by the Three Arch Bay Architectural Review Board. - Approved Resolution 2026-0956 for 1996 Del Mar Avenue (DR 2026-0956) authorizing a 34.5-square-foot upper-level addition by enclosing an existing balcony; the applicant was not present. - Conducted conceptual review for 1151 Summit Place (DR 2026-1395, Variance 2026-1396) for a 76-square-foot pedestrian bridge addition and continued to September 24, 2026, for final decision; all board members found the project approvable. - Approved Resolution 2026-1212 for 22331 Eagle Rock Way (DR 2026-1212), a 745-square-foot addition and 489-square-foot elevated deck to an existing single-family residence with no anticipated view or privacy impacts. - Conducted conceptual review for 852 Diamon

Key Decisions

- Resolution 2026-1379 adopted approving Design Review 2026-1379 and Variance 2026-1380 for 1354 Morningside Drive, with modifications clarifying coastal exclusion and removing reference to a coastal development permit (vote: 5-0). - Resolution 2026-0956 adopted approving Design Review 2026-0956 for 1996 Del Mar Avenue for enclosure of an existing 35-square-foot balcony resulting in a 34.5-square-foot upper-level addition (vote: 5-0). - Resolution 2026-1212 adopted approving Design Review 2026-1212 for 22331 Eagle Rock Way for a 745-square-foot living area addition and 489-square-foot elevated