NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING
LAGUNA BEACH CITY COUNCIL
The Laguna Beach City Council will hold an in-person Public Hearing in the City Council Chambers, located in City Hall at 505 Forest Avenue, Laguna Beach, to consider:
Appeal of approval of Design Review 24-1151, Coastal Development Permit 24-1152, and Variance 24-1153, and CEQA Categorical Exemption for additions and remodel of an existing single-family dwelling, new two-car garage, elevated decks, grading, landscaping, pool, spa, and accessory dwelling unit (ADU) at 31731 Seacove Drive in the R-1 zone. Design review is required for additions that exceed a height of 15 feet above the adjacent ground elevation, elevated deck additions, grading in excess of 20 cubic yards, landscaping, and a new swimming pool and spa and their associated equipment. A Coastal Development Permit is required for an increase of more than 10% of the existing floor area and the addition of an ADU.
A Variance is required for additions to encroach into the front yard setback [Laguna Beach Municipal Code (“LBMC”) Section 25.10.008(E)(2)(1)(a)], rear yard setback [LBMC Section 25.50.004(E)(3)], and additional building setback [LBMC 25.50.004(D)], and to construct a pool within the front yard setback [LBMC 25.50.016]. Existing nonconformities include substandard lot depth and width, encroachments into front yard setback, rear yard setback, and additional building setback, and off-street parking.
Applicant: David Parker, Architect
Three parties have appealed the decision of the Design Review Board (DRB) to approve the project.
SAID PUBLIC MEETING to be held Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter.
For additional information, contact City staff: Heather Steven, Senior Planner (949) 497-0332 or [email protected]. Comments may be made in writing prior to the hearing (when emailed or mailed to the City Clerk’s office) or in-person in the Council Chambers during the public hearing. In order to allow sufficient time for members of the City Council and staff to review and consider your comments, written comments will be accepted for consideration up until the close of business (i.e., 5:30 p.m.) on the business day before the date on which this public hearing is scheduled; however, it is recommended they be submitted to the City Clerk’s office on or before 5:00 p.m. five days prior to the scheduled hearing.
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 65009(b), if you challenge this application in court, the issues raised shall be limited to those raised in the public hearing or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Laguna Beach prior to, or at, the public hearing.
CEQA: This project is categorically exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, Section 15301 (Existing Facilities).
COASTAL: This project is located in the Coastal Zone. This project is located within an appealable area of the Coastal Zone.
The project is proposed as appealable development. The application was filed on September 16, 2022 by David Parker and is assigned application numbers DR-24-1151, CDP-24-152 and VAR-24-1153. The application was approved by the Design Review Board. The decision by the Design Review Board is appealable to the City Council upon the payment of $2,000 and in accordance with Laguna Beach Municipal Code Section 25.05.070. The decision by the City Council can be appealed to the California Coastal Commission (no fee required) in accordance with Laguna Beach Municipal Code Section 25.07.016(B). Further information regarding California Attachment 5
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Coastal Commission appeal processes can be found at https://www.coastal.ca.gov/cdp/cdp-forms.html Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons with a disability who require a disability-related modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting, including auxiliary aids or services, may request such modification or accommodation from the City Clerk’s Office at (949) 497-0705 (telephone) or (949) 497-0771 (facsimile). Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to the meeting.
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