Laguna Beach Administrative CDD - January 28, 2026

January 28, 2026

Executive Summary

- Administrative Community Development Director meeting held on January 28, 2026, at 3:00 PM to review four design review applications for residential properties in Laguna Beach. - All four projects were approved, with one receiving conditions for additional setback compliance and one approved only for a specific portion of the proposed work. - The projects primarily involved minor residential modifications including trellis construction, accessory dwelling unit creation, material changes, and roof alterations. - Design review applications covered properties located at 3059 Cresta Way, 19 Bay Drive, 28851 Shady Place, and 31122 Brooks Street. - All projects were evaluated under CEQA categorical exemptions (Section 15301) for existing facilities modifications. - No public comments or neighbor concerns were documented for any of the four applications reviewed. - The approvals are subject to a 14-day appeal period.

Key Decisions

- Design Review 2025-2304 at 3059 Cresta Way approved with conditions requiring the trellis structure to comply with additional rear yard building setback requirements and be shown on building permit plans. - Design Review 2025-1876 at 19 Bay Drive approved only for the trash enclosure roof structure, excluding all other aspects of the project (new ADU, roof addition, drainage improvements, AC condenser, and tile flooring replacement). - Design Review 2026-0001 at 28851 Shady Place approved as presented for material change from wood shingle and siding to smooth white stucco. - Design Review 20