Laguna Beach Administrative CDD - July 16, 2025

July 16, 2025

Executive Summary

- The Administrative Community Development Director meeting on July 16, 2025, addressed two design review applications for residential properties in Laguna Beach, both of which were continued to future dates. - Design Review 25-0479 and Coastal Development Permit 24-2451 at 31578 Jewel Avenue requested an upper-level addition, additional deck area for covered parking, exterior material changes, and conversion of existing garage/storage to a 443 square foot accessory dwelling unit (ADU) in the VC (Village Community) zone; continued to August 13, 2025. - Design Review 25-0584 at 1325 Cliff Drive requested remodeling of the existing second floor, removal of 17 square feet for a new entry with gable roof, enlarged elevated deck, and new windows/doors in the R-1 (Residential Low Density) zone; continued to July 30, 2025. - Both applications included categorical exemptions under CEQA. - No decisions were made as both items received continuances at the request of the applicants. - The meeting agenda provided procedures for public participation and comment submission.

Key Decisions

- Design Review 25-0479 and Coastal Development Permit 24-2451 at 31578 Jewel Avenue continued to August 13, 2025. - Design Review 25-0584 at 1325 Cliff Drive continued to July 30, 2025. - Both continuances were granted based on applicant requests.