DRB Meeting - November 12, 2026

The City of Laguna Beach Design Review Board met on November 12, 2026, to consider design-review, coastal-development, and variance applications. No procurement activity, contract awards, or spending decisions were identified. The board continued the application for 1199 Temple Hills Drive to a date uncertain and continued 988 Noria Street to December 10, 2026. It approved the proposed residence at 25 South Linda, including associated variances, and approved the remodel at 1300 La Mirada Street; both were found categorically exempt under CEQA. The board also approved the project at 1440 Temple Terrace with conditions addressing landscaping, privacy-oriented window glazing and placement, and improvements to the sidewalk and trash enclosure.

The board continued the application for 854 Tijana Street to February 11, 2027, after discussing height limits, view impacts, lot combination, and road access. The applicant agreed to waive the applicable five-hearing limit to allow further review. Board members asked for a revised design that addresses neighboring views and privacy, complies with the discussed 36-foot height limit, and shows how the road extension would interface with the proposed garage. Staff also advised the board to make separate, thorough findings for requested variances. No votes on purchasing or funding matters were taken.