Laguna Beach Administrative Community Development Director Meeting - March 4, 2026

March 4, 2026

Executive Summary

- Community Development Director Matt Schneider approved Design Review 2026-0276 and Coastal Development Permit 2026-0275 for repairs and material changes to a single-family residence at 31505 Bluff Drive, a property vacant for over 10 years following a Coastal Commission decision. - Planning Manager Bill Rodriguez granted a final one-year extension for Design Review 19-4813 and Coastal Development Permit 19-4814 at 28776 Shady Lane, extending the approval to May 2027. - Planning Manager Bill Rodriguez approved Design Review 26-0150 for a 12-square-foot elevated deck addition at 1001 San Jose Street, a minor modification to a previously approved single-family dwelling. - Planning Manager Bill Rodriguez approved Design Review 2025-2395 for demolition and construction of a decorative wall and hardscape modifications at 1335 Bounty Way with a condition requiring testing of paint sheen to prevent excessive reflectivity. - Planning Manager Bill Rodriguez approved Design Review 2026-0106 for changing siding from wood shake to Hardie plank at 31506 Eagle Rock Way, with a condition to test paint application for reflectivity and make field adjustments if necessary.

Key Decisions

- Community Development Director Matt Schneider approved Design Review 2026-0276 and Coastal Development Permit 2026-0275 for the property at 31505 Bluff Drive (Kinstler project) for exterior material changes including roofing, siding, windows, and doors with no square footage increase. - Planning Manager Bill Rodriguez approved a one-year time extension for Design Review 19-4813 and Coastal Development Permit 19-4814 at 28776 Shady Lane (Helmer project), extending the approval to May 2027. This is the second and final extension available. - Planning Manager Bill Rodriguez approved Design Revi