Laguna Beach Administrative Community Development Director Meeting - April 16, 2025

April 16, 2025

Executive Summary

- Administrative Community Development Director meeting held on April 16, 2025, at 5:00 PM to review five design review applications and coastal development permits for residential properties across Laguna Beach. - Item 1 (31796 Coast Highway public works demolition project) was withdrawn prior to the meeting. - Item 2 (992 Oriole Drive elevated deck addition) was continued to the Design Review Board for further consideration. - Item 3 (426 Holly Drive historic dwelling placement) was approved as presented following Heritage Committee recommendation on January 27, 2025. - Item 4 (112 S. La Senda Drive roof material change) was approved as presented for conversion from tile to standing seam metal. - Item 5 (21627 Ocean Vista Drive condominium improvements) was approved as presented for interior remodel, window/door alterations, and deck expansion.

Key Decisions

- Design Review 25-0193 and Coastal Development Permit 25-0670 for 992 Oriole Drive (Cooper Trust) continued to Design Review Board for elevated deck addition review. - Design Review 25-0428 and Categorical Exemption Section 15331 for 426 Holly Drive (Schwartz) approved as presented for placement of a single-family dwelling on the City's Historic Register. - Design Review 25-0464 and Categorical Exemption Section 15301 for 112 S. La Senda Drive (Rankin) approved as presented for roof material change from tile to standing seam metal. - Design Review 25-0441 and Categorical Exemption Section 153