Laguna Beach Design Review Board - October 9, 2025

October 9, 2025

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach Design Review Board held a meeting on October 9, 2025, to review 12 design review applications for residential properties across various zones including Diamond Crestview Specific Plan, R-1, R-2, and Village Commercial areas. - Staff recommended continuation for three projects: 852 Diamond Street (to October 23, 2025), 399 Pearl Street (to November 6, 2025), and 2550 Park Avenue (to January 22, 2026). - The Board was scheduled to conduct public hearings on nine active applications involving new single-family residences, accessory dwelling units (ADUs), additions, elevated decks, variances, and coastal development permits. - Multiple projects required approval for construction in environmentally sensitive areas, including properties with steep slopes and oceanfront locations. - Several applications involved variances for setback encroachments, building height, parking requirements, and building site coverage. - Staff recommended approval for eight of the nine active applications, with categorical exemptions under CEQA for most projects. - Public correspondence was received for multiple agenda items, indicating community interest and engagement. - The meeting addre

Key Decisions

- Staff recommended continuation of Design Review 2025-1106 for 852 Diamond Street to October 23, 2025, for evaluation of new vehicular access, grading, public right-of-way improvements, and variances for maximum height and parking requirements in the Diamond Crestview Specific Plan area. - Staff recommended continuation of Design Review 25-1819 and Coastal Development Permit 25-1820 for 399 Pearl Street to November 6, 2025, for addition and remodel with upper- and lower-level additions, excess building site coverage, and an attached ADU in the R-1 zone. - Staff recommended continuation of Des