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 24-0658 and Coastal Development Permit 24-0657, and CEQA Categorical Exemption for a new single-family dwelling at 31526 Valido Road in the R-1 zone. Design review is required for construction of a new single-family residence, additions that exceed a height of 15 feet above the adjacent ground elevation, elevated decks, grading, and landscaping. A Coastal Development Permit is required for the demolition of the existing single-family residence and for development within the coastal zone.
Applicant: LCRA Architects
Two parties have appealed the decision of the Design Review Board (DRB) to approve the project.
SAID PUBLIC MEETING to be held Tuesday, November 18, 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 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures).
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 March 27, 2023 by Gabriel Ponciano and is assigned application number DR-24-0658 and CDP-24-0657. 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 $2,500 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 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.
Property Owners within 300 ft./ Tenants within 100 ft./ Property Posted/California Coastal Commission/Surrounding Public Agencies/Interested Persons List / Publish Date: 11/7/2025 Attachment 2
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