Design Review Board Meeting 9/10/2026

The City of Laguna Beach Design Review Board held a meeting on September 10, 2026, focusing primarily on design review applications and variances for residential projects. Key procurement-related discussions involved approvals and continuances of design reviews and variances for multiple properties, including 455 Brook Street, 25 South Lenda, 1996 Delmare Avenue, 1151 Summit Place, 22331 Eagle Rock Way, and 846 Diamond Street. The board addressed issues such as driveway placement, garage additions, accessory dwelling units (ADUs), and after-the-fact variance approvals related to building height and setbacks. Several motions were passed to approve design reviews and variances, while some items were continued to future dates for further review and revisions, including site visits and additional documentation such as staking and flagging of property elevations. Public comments highlighted concerns about neighborhood compatibility, adherence to city codes, and the integrity of the approval process. The board emphasized the importance of compliance with conditions of approval and encouraged collaboration with homeowners associations to resolve outstanding issues before final approvals.