Laguna Beach Design Review Board - September 25, 2025

September 25, 2025

Executive Summary

- The Design Review Board held a regular meeting on September 25, 2025, with Board Member Weil participating remotely from Waddell, Arizona. - The Board reviewed nine regular business items including design review applications for single-family residences, additions, pools, and accessory dwelling units across various Laguna Beach zones. - Item 5.1 (2500 Glenneyre Street) was recommended for continuance to November 13, 2025, while Item 5.2 (2647 Glenneyre Street) was recommended for continuance to a date uncertain. - Seven projects received staff recommendations for approval, including new single-family residences, exterior material changes, pools, spas, and various additions and modifications. - Multiple projects required Coastal Development Permits in both appealable and non-appealable areas of the Coastal Zone, with several located in environmentally sensitive oceanfront areas. - Several applications involved variances for setback encroachments, watercourse setback violations, and parking requirements. - Public correspondence was submitted for Items 5.1, 5.4, 5.7, 5.8, and 5.9, indicating community interest in several projects. - All approved projects included CEQA categorical ex

Key Decisions

- Staff recommended continuing Design Review 25-1431 and associated permits for 2500 Glenneyre Street to November 13, 2025. - Staff recommended continuing Design Review 25-1678 for 2647 Glenneyre Street to a date uncertain. - Staff recommended approval of Design Review 25-1593 for a pool and spa at 2811 Ridge Drive. - Staff recommended approval of Design Review 25-1566 for exterior cladding with Jerusalem Stone and decorative copper chimney shrouds at 2755 Park Avenue. - Staff recommended approval of Design Review 25-1479 for additions, pool replacement, and material changes at 2526 Monaco Dri