Laguna Beach Design Review Board Meeting - March 26, 2026

March 26, 2026

Executive Summary

- Board Member Jessica Gannon served her final meeting after three terms (six years) and received recognition from the board, staff, and community members for her contributions to the Design Review Board. - The Board reviewed and approved several residential projects including additions, pools, ADUs, and elevator installations at properties throughout Laguna Beach. - Two projects were continued to future meetings: 660 Temple Hills Drive (to April 9, 2026) and 195 High Drive (to April 23, 2026). - The Board approved a significant ADU with variance at 855 La Vista Drive despite water course setback concerns, adding conditions for drainage and requiring independent vibration monitoring. - Several projects at 156 Chiquita Street, 22 North La Cenda Drive, 1204 Victory Walk, 855 Manzanita Drive, and 1169 Catella Street were approved unanimously after minor public comment. - The Board imposed additional construction-related conditions on the 1169 Catella Street project in response to neighbor concerns about previous construction issues. - A new house design at 31565 Eagle Rock Drive generated significant public opposition regarding view impacts, privacy concerns, and neighborhood compatib

Key Decisions

- Board approved continuance of 660 Temple Hills Drive (DR 2026-0090, CDP 2026-0386, Variance 2026-0089) to April 9, 2026 meeting. - Board approved continuance of 195 High Drive (DR 2025-0875) to April 23, 2026 meeting. - Board adopted Resolution 2026-0154 approving design review for pool and spa at 156 Chiquita Street (approved 5-0). - Board adopted Resolution 2026-0154 approving design review for elevator addition at 22 North La Cenda Drive (approved 5-0). - Board adopted Resolution 2026-2057 approving revised landscape plan at 1204 Victory Walk with podocarpus hedges maintained at maximum e