Laguna Beach Administrative CDD - April 9, 2025

April 9, 2025

Executive Summary

- Planning Manager Bill Rodriguez conducted an Administrative Community Development Director meeting on April 9, 2025, approving four design review and coastal development permit applications for residential and public infrastructure projects across Laguna Beach. - Design Review 25-0265 for 546 Catalina Street was approved, permitting a two-inch roof height increase to accommodate roof insulation on a residential property in the R-2 zone. - Coastal Development Permit 25-0036 for 1673 Louise Street was approved, allowing construction of a new 810-square-foot second-story accessory dwelling unit above an existing single-family residence in the R-1 zone. - A two-year extension of time was approved for Design Review 21-8606, Variance 21-8607, and Revocable Encroachment Permit 21-8681 at 550 Thalia Street, originally approved on March 9, 2023, for exterior remodeling, deck addition, grading, exterior stairways, front setback encroachment, and public right-of-way improvements. - Coastal Development Permit 25-0587 was approved for the City of Laguna Beach to permanently close Forest Avenue between South Coast Highway and Glenneyre Street to vehicular traffic, building on previous temporar

Key Decisions

- Design Review 25-0265 for 546 Catalina Street approved as presented, allowing a two-inch roof height increase for insulation installation. - Coastal Development Permit 25-0036 for 1673 Louise Street approved as presented, permitting an 810-square-foot second-story accessory dwelling unit. - Two-year extension of time approved for Design Review 21-8606, Variance 21-8607, and Revocable Encroachment Permit 21-8681 at 550 Thalia Street (first extension request). - Coastal Development Permit 25-0587 approved as presented, authorizing permanent closure of Lower Forest Avenue to vehicular traffic b