Laguna Beach Administrative Community Development Director Meeting - October 29, 2025

October 29, 2025

Executive Summary

- Associate Planner Matthew Kilroy reviewed a design review application for an elevated deck associated with a proposed accessory dwelling unit (ADU) at 2590 Monaco Drive in the R-1 (Residential Low Density) zone. - The applicant, John McNeely, Architect, requested administrative design review for an elevated deck at the property (APN: 053-316-16). - The second story ADU proposed above a two-car garage is exempt from design review pursuant to Laguna Beach Municipal Code Section 25.05.040(B)(2)(s). - The project qualified for a CEQA categorical exemption under Section 15301. - The item was referred to the Design Review Board (DRB) for action rather than being decided administratively. - Multiple pieces of public correspondence were submitted regarding the application, indicating community interest in the project. - The meeting focused on a single agenda item with the elevated deck being the primary design review concern.

Key Decisions

- The Administrative Community Development Director referred Design Review 25-1682 for 2590 Monaco Drive to the Design Review Board for action rather than making an administrative decision. - The project was determined to qualify for a CEQA categorical exemption under Section 15301 for existing facilities.