Laguna Beach Design Review Board - February 13, 2025

February 13, 2025

Executive Summary

- The Design Review Board convened on June 12, 2025, to review nine design review applications and various consent calendar items. - Staff recommended continuing Design Review 24-1841 for a new single-family dwelling at 629 Balboa Avenue to the July 24, 2025 meeting. - Staff recommended continuing Design Review 25-0347/Coastal Development Permit 25-0348 for upper-level additions at 2729 Victoria Drive to June 26, 2025. - Staff recommended continuing Design Review 25-0911/Coastal Development Permit 25-0912/Revocable Encroachment Permit 25-0913 for demolition and new construction at 2155 Temple Hills Drive to June 26, 2025. - Staff recommended denial of Design Review 24-2509/Coastal Development Permit 24-2510/Revocable Encroachment Permit 24-2511 at 1560 Bluebird Canyon Drive. - The Board reviewed a variance request at 175-177 Dumond Drive to exceed maximum height limits for tandem covered parking spaces and elevator access. - The Board considered a new single-family dwelling with an attached ADU at 2840 Zell Drive. - Multiple projects involving elevated decks, retaining walls, and additions to existing residences were reviewed across various residential zones. - Several projects req

Key Decisions

- Staff recommendation to continue Design Review 24-1841 (629 Balboa Avenue) to July 24, 2025 - Staff recommendation to continue Design Review 25-0347/Coastal Development Permit 25-0348 (2729 Victoria Drive) to June 26, 2025 - Staff recommendation to continue Design Review 25-0911/Coastal Development Permit 25-0912/Revocable Encroachment Permit 25-0913 (2155 Temple Hills Drive) to June 26, 2025 - Staff recommendation to deny Design Review 24-2509/Coastal Development Permit 24-2510/Revocable Encroachment Permit 24-2511 (1560 Bluebird Canyon Drive) by adopting Resolution 24-2509 - Approval of Fe