Laguna Beach Administrative CDD - August 6, 2025

August 6, 2025

Executive Summary

- The Administrative Community Development Director meeting on August 6, 2025, reviewed four design review applications for residential properties in the R-1 (Residential Low Density) zone. - All four applications were approved as presented without modifications or continuances. - Design Review 25-1404 for 567 Dunnegan (Shanti Schiller) approved elevated deck expansion requiring administrative design review. - Design Review 2023-0907 and Variance 2023-0908 for 677 Mystic Way (Sue Kempf) granted a two-year extension of time, the first such request for this property. - Design Review 25-1240 for 900 Hillcrest (Mark Orgill and Hallie Jones) approved construction of a trash enclosure under a raised planter in the front yard setback. - Design Review 25-1234 for 3029 Zell (Pam Peterson) approved a change in roof material from Spanish clay tile to standing seam metal. - All applications included categorical exemptions under CEQA Section 15301 for existing facilities. - Public correspondence was received for the 900 Hillcrest project, indicating community engagement.

Key Decisions

- Design Review 25-1404 for 567 Dunnegan: Approved as presented for elevated deck expansion on the south side of the home. - Design Review 2023-0907 and Variance 2023-0908 for 677 Mystic Way: Approved as presented for a two-year extension of time (first request) for previously approved modifications including floor area additions exceeding 15 feet in height, additional covered parking, elevated decks, additional lot coverage, pool and spa, door and window modifications, new exterior staircase, grading, landscaping, and construction within an environmentally sensitive area (slope). - Design Rev