Laguna Beach Administrative Community Development Director Meeting - April 8, 2026

April 8, 2026

Executive Summary

- Deputy Director Anthony Vieira served as hearing officer for the Administrative Community Development Director meeting on April 8, 2026, reviewing one design review application. - The applicant for 155 McKnight Drive requested administrative design review for exterior modifications to an existing single-family residence, including facade changes, new windows, and a proposed 600-gallon water feature. - Isaiah Rojas from McLean Design represented the applicant and indicated the project is a more conservative approach compared to a design previously approved by the Design Review Board. - The applicant noted during the hearing that the client will likely remove the proposed entry water feature, but elected to keep it in the approved scope with the option to remove it prior to building permit. - Deputy Director Anthony Vieira approved the project subject to conditions specifying exterior material colors, requiring a matte finish for the standing seam metal roof, and requiring submission of physical samples and a digital color board. - The approval includes replacement of wood siding with smooth coat stucco in Sherwin-Williams "cream and sugar" (taupe/off-white), replacement of composi

Key Decisions

- Deputy Director Anthony Vieira approved Design Review 2026-0296 for exterior modifications and site improvements at 155 McKnight Drive. - Approved a Class 1 categorical exemption under CEQA Section 15301 for the project. - Established specific conditions for exterior building materials: smooth coat stucco in Sherwin-Williams "cream and sugar" color, standing seam metal roof in gray with matte finish, replacement stone chimney cladding in lighter tone flagstone (unpainted), and metal garage door. - Required submission of a digital color and material board for administrative review and approva