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Laguna Beach design board approves most permit requests, continues several larger projects

Laguna Beach Design Review Board · November 14, 2025
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Summary

The Laguna Beach Design Review Board on Nov. 13 approved a string of design‑review and coastal permits for single‑family projects across the city, and continued others for further revisions. A high‑profile Bluebird Canyon CDP drew sustained opposition and a proposed denial but was left unresolved at the hearing.

The Laguna Beach Design Review Board on Nov. 13 moved forward on most of its packed agenda, approving multiple design‑review applications and coastal development permits while continuing several larger or more contentious projects for revision.

The meeting opened with public communications and a request from Pat Minnis of South Laguna that story poles and construction fencing be removed within 30 days after project completion and that early‑morning construction noise be limited.

The board voted unanimously on several routine and contested items. It approved design review and coastal permits for 1009 Cliff Drive (elevator shaft addition) and 22362 Eagle Rock Way (new single‑family residence) and adopted conditions for glare control and landscaping. A cluster of other items were…

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