Laguna Beach Administrative Community Development Director Meeting - March 25, 2026

March 25, 2026

Executive Summary

- Planning Manager Bill Rodriguez served as hearing officer for the Administrative Community Development Director meeting on March 25, 2026, reviewing a single design review application. - Homeowner Russell Singer requested approval to change the roof material at 1324 Pittcairn Place from tile to a standing seam metal roof in dark bronze color. - The project received support from all neighbors on the cul-de-sac who were contacted, with four or five homes signing off on the proposal. - Planning Manager Bill Rodriguez approved the roof material change, noting the house's low profile and limited visibility from the street make the change appropriate. - The meeting concluded at 3:09 PM after just nine minutes of deliberation. - Planning Manager Bill Rodriguez noted that other construction work was underway at the property and confirmed all work had been properly permitted and inspected.

Key Decisions

- Planning Manager Bill Rodriguez approved Design Review Application 2026-0426 for a roof material change at 1324 Pittcairn Place from tile to standing seam metal in dark bronze. - The approval includes adoption of a categorical exemption pursuant to CEQA Section 15301. - The approval is subject to a 14-day appeal period requiring a $2,500 fee through the city clerk's office.