Laguna Beach Design Review Board - November 15, 2023

November 15, 2023

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach Design Review Board (DRB) held a special meeting on November 15, 2023, to discuss procedural and policy matters rather than reviewing specific development projects. - The meeting focused on code updates, implementation of Residential Exemption Permits (REPs), process improvements with the new City Attorney, and board operations. - Two sub-committees reported on their work: one focusing on board interactions and another on early neighborhood communication reform. - The board revisited discussions on mediation and addressed the topic of board member alternates. - The special meeting was held in-person only from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, with members of the public invited to observe and speak in-person. - No specific project decisions or votes were documented in this agenda, as the meeting appeared focused entirely on procedural and administrative matters. - The meeting adjourned to the regularly scheduled Design Review Board/Board of Adjustment meeting on December 7, 2023 at 5:00 PM.

Key Decisions

No specific decisions, votes, or resolutions were documented in this special meeting agenda. The meeting was focused on discussion items related to code updates, process improvements, and board operations.