Laguna Beach Administrative Community Development Director Meeting - August 27, 2025

August 27, 2025

Executive Summary

- Administrative Community Development Director held a regular meeting on August 27, 2025, at 5:00 PM to review four design review applications and related permits across residential zones in Laguna Beach. - All four projects received administrative approval, with three approved as presented and one (490 Shadow Lane) approved with conditions requiring proof of insurance and updated references in the Revocable Encroachment Permit agreement. - Design Review 25-1363 and Coastal Development Permit 25-1364 for 322 Cypress Drive (Jensen) approved elevated deck additions and conversion of a detached garage to a 288-square-foot Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) in the R-3 (Residential High Density) zone, with existing nonconformities including structures encroaching into required setbacks. - Design Review 25-1353 for 145 McKnight Drive (Schindler) approved replacement of a metal fence with brick pilasters and a white wooden gate, with decorative stone columns extending up to twelve inches above maximum allowable height in the front yard. - Revocable Encroachment Permit 25-1572 for 490 Shadow Lane (Milner) approved a new front yard fence, on-grade hardscaping replacement, and retaining wall rep

Key Decisions

- Approved Design Review 25-1363 and Coastal Development Permit 25-1364 for 322 Cypress Drive (Jensen) as presented for elevated deck additions and ADU conversion. - Approved Design Review 25-1353 for 145 McKnight Drive (Schindler) as presented for fence replacement with brick pilasters and white wooden gate. - Approved Revocable Encroachment Permit 25-1572 for 490 Shadow Lane (Milner) with conditions requiring proof of insurance and updated references to Director Matthew Schneider in the REP agreement. - Approved Design Review 25-1497 for 896 Tia Juana Street (Moushoul) as presented for reroo