Laguna Beach Administrative CDD - October 22, 2025

October 22, 2025

Executive Summary

- Planning Manager Samantha Beier conducted an Administrative Community Development Director meeting on October 22, 2025, reviewing six design review applications for residential properties across Laguna Beach. - Five applications were approved as presented: a time extension for 1091 Gaviota, roofing material change at 3 Vista La Luna, elevated deck reconfiguration at 38 S Portola, roofing and additions at 1360 Moorea Way, and a new spa at 1465 Pacific Ave. - One application at 12 Lagunita (Drucker Family) was continued to November 12, 2025, to allow for Lagunita Community Association review. - All approved projects included CEQA categorical exemptions under Sections 15301 or 15303. - Projects spanned multiple zoning districts including Lagunita, R-2 (Residential Medium Density), TAB (Three Arch Bay), and R-1 (Residential Low Density). - Several properties had previously approved entitlements and existing nonconformities including setback encroachments.

Key Decisions

- Design Review 25-1766 and Coastal Development Permit 25-1765 for 12 Lagunita (Drucker Family) continued to November 12, 2025, to allow for Lagunita Community Association review. - Time Extension for Design Review 23-1489 and Coastal Development Permit 23-1491 for 1091 Gaviota (Bailey) approved as presented. - Design Review 25-1926 for 3 Vista La Luna (Palma) approved as presented. - Design Review 25-1980 for 38 S Portola (Fox) approved as presented. - Design Review 24-0115 for 1360 Moorea Way (Zargai) approved as presented. - Design Review 25-1940 for 1465 Pacific Ave (Workman) approved as p