Laguna Beach Administrative Community Development Director Meeting - October 8, 2025

October 8, 2025

Executive Summary

- The Administrative Community Development Director meeting on October 8, 2025, reviewed seven design review applications for residential properties across Laguna Beach. - Six applications were approved as presented, covering roof material changes, deck additions, AC unit installations, garage replacements, and revocable encroachment permits. - One application at 31232 Brooks Street was continued to October 15, 2025, to allow plans to be posted to the agenda website for public review. - All approved projects included CEQA categorical exemptions under various sections (15301 and 15303). - Applications addressed properties in multiple zoning districts including R-1 (Residential Low Density), R-2 (Residential Medium Density), and R-3 (Residential High Density) zones. - Several projects involved revocable encroachment permits for work within public right-of-way, including decks, walkways, retaining walls, and fencing. - One application included approval of a 384 square foot Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) at 288 Chiquita.

Key Decisions

- Approved Design Review 25-1738 and Coastal Development Permit 25-1739 for an elevated deck, 595-gallon spa, and 384 square foot ADU at 288 Chiquita (Holbrook property). - Approved Design Review 25-1589 for change from composition shingle to metal panel roof and stucco to metal siding at 467 Canyon Acres (Siew property). - Approved Design Review 25-1806 for new air conditioning condenser unit on existing balcony at 1585 Coast Highway Unit 47 (Dobbs property). - Approved Design Review 25-1781 for change from gravel roof to shingles at 594 Brooks (Smith property). - Continued Design Review 25-1