Laguna Beach Design Review Board - January 22, 2026

January 22, 2026

Executive Summary

- The Design Review Board meeting on January 22, 2026, addressed 13 projects across Laguna Beach, including single-family residence additions, remodels, new construction, pools, and accessory dwelling units. - One consent calendar item was presented for approval: a 1,419.2 square foot lower-level addition at 645 Buena Vista requiring a variance to exceed maximum height limits by 15 feet 1 inch. - Multiple projects were continued to future dates, including 2550 Park Avenue (continued to March 12, 2026), 585 Nyes Place, 465 Monterey Drive, 950 Baja (continued to February 12, 2026), and 1199 Temple Hills Drive. - Several projects received staff recommendations for approval, including additions and remodels at 2495 Monaco, a new pool at 1025 Cortez Avenue, an upper-level addition at 1215 La Mirada Street, duplex additions at 1782 Ocean Way, residence and ADU modifications at 399 Pearl Street, upper-level additions at 31922 Virginia, an ADU and pool at 26 Lagunita Drive, and new single-family residences at 610 Mystic Way. - Many projects required Coastal Development Permits due to location in appealable or non-appealable areas of the Coastal Zone, with CEQA categorical exemptions under

Key Decisions

- Staff recommended adoption of Resolution 2025-1932 approving Design Review 2025-1932 and Variance 2025-1933 for 645 Buena Vista to allow height variance exceeding R-1 zone maximum by 15 feet 1 inch and Citywide limit by 9 feet 1 inch. - Staff recommended continuance of Design Review 25-0337 for 2550 Park Avenue to the March 12, 2026 regular Design Review Board meeting. - Staff recommended continuances to dates uncertain for 585 Nyes Place, 465 Monterey Drive, and 1199 Temple Hills Drive. - Staff recommended continuance of Design Review 25-1619 for 950 Baja to the February 12, 2026 Design Rev