Design Review Board Meeting 6/11/26

The City of Laguna Beach Design Review Board convened on June 11, 2026, to review several design review and coastal development permit applications primarily related to residential properties. Key procurement-related discussions included approvals of variances and permits for accessory dwelling units and deck expansions, with detailed deliberations on project compatibility, neighborhood impact, and privacy concerns. Notably, the board approved a variance and coastal development permit for an accessory dwelling unit at 341 Holly Hutcherson, and a design review with modifications for a deck expansion at 954 Rembrandt Drive, including conditions to reduce deck size and relocate mechanical equipment. Another significant item was the approval of a design review and coastal development permit for deck expansions at 31461 Coast Highway, with a motion to modify the landscape plan to include three to six significant trees to mitigate privacy impacts. The board also discussed procedural matters, including the upcoming meeting schedule and a city council appeal related to a previous project. Motions were passed with unanimous votes on all procurement-related items, and staff was directed to prepare revised resolutions reflecting board conditions.