Laguna Beach Administrative Community Development Director Meeting - July 30, 2025

July 30, 2025

Executive Summary

- The Administrative Community Development Director meeting on July 30, 2025, reviewed three design review applications for residential properties in Laguna Beach. - Assistant Planner Sarah Olsen approved administrative design review for elevated decks and an 850 square foot attached accessory dwelling unit at 2120 Crestview in the Diamond/Crestview Specific Plan area. - Assistant Planner Jessica Mendoza referred an application at 1325 Cliff Drive to the Design Review Board for action on a second-floor remodel and deck enlargement. - Senior Planner Heather Steven approved a two-year extension request for a lower-level addition, upper-level addition, and pool and spa at 175-177 Dumond Drive. - All three applications involved properties in residential zones (Diamond/Crestview Specific Plan, R-1 Residential Low Density, and R-2 Residential Medium Density). - Two items were approved as presented, while one was escalated to the Design Review Board for further review.

Key Decisions

- Design Review 25-1177 and Coastal Development Permit 25-1178 for 2120 Crestview: Approved as presented for elevated decks and an 850 square foot attached accessory dwelling unit. - Design Review 25-0584 for 1325 Cliff Drive: Referred to Design Review Board for action on second-floor remodel, entry modification, and deck enlargement. - Design Review 23-0021 and Coastal Development Permit 23-002 for 175-177 Dumond Drive: Approved as presented for a two-year extension of time for lower-level addition, upper-level addition, and pool and spa (first extension request).