Laguna Beach Heritage Committee - July 21, 2025

July 21, 2025

Executive Summary

- The Heritage Committee met on August 18, 2025, to review applications for historic property alterations, historic register designation, and multiple Mills Act Contracts. - The Committee reviewed proposed alterations to a historic property at 721 Manzanita Drive, including a two-car garage addition, front yard hardscape modifications, and a new spa and patio. - An application for historic register designation was considered for a property at 1779-1793 South Coast Highway, with the Committee evaluating whether the property meets criteria outlined in Section 25.45.006(C) of the Municipal Code. - Four Mills Act Contract applications were reviewed: 426 Holly Street, 501 Lombardy Lane, 503 Brooks Street, and 2646 Victoria Drive, with recommendations to be forwarded to the City Council. - The Committee received updates from the Historic Preservation Promotion Subcommittee and Budget Subcommittee. - Site visit discussions were included on the agenda to support the Committee's evaluation of properties. - Public participation was encouraged through written comments submitted via email or mail seven days before the meeting. - All agenda items included supporting documentation such as archit

Key Decisions

- Approval of draft minutes from the July 21, 2025, Regular Meeting. - Review and recommendation to the Design Review Board regarding proposed alterations at 721 Manzanita Drive on the City's Historic Register. - Consideration of whether property at 1779-1793 South Coast Highway meets criteria for designation on the City's Historic Register under Section 25.45.006(C) of the Laguna Beach Municipal Code. - Review and recommendation to the City Council for Mills Act Contracts at four properties: 426 Holly Street, 501 Lombardy Lane, 503 Brooks Street, and 2646 Victoria Drive.