Laguna Beach Administrative CDD - June 25, 2025

June 25, 2025

Executive Summary

- The Administrative Community Development Director meeting on June 25, 2025, reviewed six design review applications for residential properties across Laguna Beach. - Five of the six applications were approved as presented, covering various improvements including retaining walls, exterior modifications, ADU conversions, and utility installations. - One application at 31578 Jewel Avenue was continued to July 16, 2025, for an upper-level addition and ADU conversion. - All approved projects received categorical exemptions under CEQA Sections 15301 or 15303. - Projects spanned multiple zoning districts including Village Community (VC) and R-1 (Residential Low Density) zones. - Three applications involved work within public rights-of-way requiring revocable encroachment permits. - The meeting addressed properties ranging from Coast Highway to residential neighborhoods throughout the city.

Key Decisions

- Design Review 24-2101 and Coastal Development Permit 24-2100 for 31321 Coast Highway approved as presented for new and replacement retaining walls, pedestrian entry feature, and wood steps replacement. - Design Review 25-1076 for 31642 Second Avenue approved as presented for new siding, refurbished stairs and handrails, fencing/gate replacement, and window replacement. - Design Review 25-1122 for 31066 Aliso Circle approved as presented for new shotcrete retaining wall, sidewalk, and landscaping. - Design Review 25-0332 for public right-of-way adjacent to 2912 Alta Laguna Boulevard approved