Laguna Beach Design Review Board - November 6, 2025

November 6, 2025

Executive Summary

- The Design Review Board held a special meeting on November 6, 2025, at 5:00 PM to review eight design review applications for residential properties throughout Laguna Beach. - Chair Pro Tem Gannon participated remotely from Easton Gym, Hollywood 8053 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048, and Board Member Weil participated remotely from 17311 W Glendale Ave., Waddell, AZ 85355. - The agenda included one consent calendar item (22 Vista Del Sol) and seven regular business items involving new single-family residences, additions to existing homes, pools, spas, elevated decks, and accessory dwelling units. - Multiple projects required variances for setback encroachments, building height limits, and floor area maximums. - Several applications required Coastal Development Permits as they were located within the Coastal Zone, with some in appealable areas. - Staff recommended approval for all projects except where the Board needed to make variance findings before directing staff to prepare a resolution. - Most projects qualified for CEQA categorical exemptions under Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) or Section 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures). - Three projects r

Key Decisions

- No specific votes or decisions were documented in the agenda. The agenda presented items for public hearings and staff recommendations, with actual decisions to be made during the meeting. - Staff recommended approval for Design Review 25-1566 at 2755 Park Avenue to clad the home's exterior with Jerusalem Stone. - Staff recommended approval for Design Review 25-1533 at 3005 Mountain View Drive for installation of an in-ground swimming pool and spa. - Staff recommended approval for Design Review 25-1678 and Coastal Development Permit 25-2042 at 2647 Glenneyre Street for additions and remodel