Laguna Beach Administrative CDD - December 17, 2025

December 17, 2025

Executive Summary

- The Administrative Community Development Director meeting on December 17, 2025, reviewed five design review applications for residential properties throughout Laguna Beach. - Two extension requests were approved: a two-year extension for a new single-family dwelling at 603 Pearl Street (Design Review 23-0369, Revocable Encroachment Permit 23-0372, and Variance 23-0371) and a two-year extension for a new residence at 2285 Crestview Drive (Design Review 23-1402, Revocable Encroachment Permit 23-1403, and Variance 23-1404). - A roof material change at 13 Lagunita Drive was approved with the condition that a patina-accelerant be applied to the copper standing seam metal roof to reduce potential glare. - A siding material change at 741 Summit Drive from shingle to Hardie batten panels and Ipe wood was approved as presented. - An expansion of elevated decks and garden at 2943 Rounsevel Terrace was approved with minor modifications to previously approved entitlements.

Key Decisions

- Approved a two-year time extension for Design Review 23-0369, Revocable Encroachment Permit 23-0372, and Variance 23-0371 at 603 Pearl Street for a new 3,100 square-foot, two-story single-family dwelling with attached 238 square-foot garage. - Approved Design Review 25-2327 at 13 Lagunita Drive for a change in roof material from composition shingle to copper standing seam metal roof and new PCV flat roof, with the condition that a patina-accelerant be applied to the copper roof. - Approved Design Review 25-2337 at 741 Summit Drive for a change in siding from shingle to Hardie batten panels a