Design Review Board Meeting 5/14/26

The City of Laguna Beach Design Review Board convened on May 14, 2026, to discuss several design review and variance requests related to residential properties. Key procurement-related actions included the approval of design review 2026-0702 and revocable encroachment permit 2026-0703 for 332 Locust Street, with conditions on window treatments to address privacy concerns. The board also approved design review 2026-0597 for 31161 Brook Street following modifications to roof design to mitigate view impacts. A variance request for 31652 Wildwood Road was denied by a 3-2 vote after public testimony and board deliberation. Additionally, design review 2025-1619 for 1199 Temple Hills Drive was continued to August 13, 2026, due to inconsistencies in landscape and topographic plans and the need for further documentation. The board discussed procedural rules regarding hearing limits and applicant waivers. No direct contract awards or budget allocations were discussed, but the meeting focused on design approvals and permit considerations that could influence future construction and procurement activities in the city.