Laguna Beach Administrative Community Development Director Meeting - September 17, 2025

September 17, 2025

Executive Summary

- Administrative Community Development Director held a regular meeting on September 17, 2025, at 5:00 PM to review five design review applications across various residential zones in Laguna Beach. - All five applications were approved as presented, including modifications to prior approvals and extension requests. - Three projects involved modifications to previously approved design reviews, including changes to exterior materials, deck additions, and retaining wall replacements. - Two applications were two-year extension requests for previously approved projects at 2090 Ocean Way and 2995 Alpine Way. - Public correspondence was submitted for the 1001 San Jose Street project, indicating neighborhood interest in the application. - All projects received CEQA Categorical Exemptions under Section 15301 (Existing Facilities). - The meeting addressed properties in multiple zones including Arch Beach Heights Specific Plan, R-1 (Residential Low Density), and R-2 (Residential Medium Density) zones.

Key Decisions

- Design Review 25-1583 for 1001 San Jose Street (Hobbs) approved as presented for modifications to prior approval DR-15-0678, including exterior finish material changes, new exterior lighting, and mechanical equipment for a water feature in the Arch Beach Heights Specific Plan area. - Design Review 25-1721 for 616 Vista Lane (Forman) approved as presented for raising the garage parapet by six inches to accommodate construction needs, modifying prior approval DR 22-0665. - Design Review 25-1288 for 2021 San Remo Drive (Czerniachowski) approved as presented for a small deck addition and replace