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 2025-0407 and Coastal Development Permit 2025-0408, and CEQA Categorical Exemption for a new two-story, single-family residence, attached two-car garage, elevated deck, grading, pool, spa, landscaping, hardscape, new vehicular access, new detached accessory dwelling unit (“ADU”), and public street improvements, and demolition of an existing storage building at 31565 Eagle Rock Way in the VC zone. Design review is required for the new two-story single-family dwelling, elevated deck, grading, pool, spa, landscaping, and new vehicular access. The proposed detached ADU requires a Coastal Development Permit but is exempt from Design Review.
Applicant: Stan Andrade, Andrade Architects, Inc.
A person has appealed the decision of the Design Review Board (DRB) to approve the project.
SAID PUBLIC MEETING to be held Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 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 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: The project proposes a new single-family residence and a new ADU. Because the project is located within the excludable area, the single-family residence and associated improvements do not require a Coastal Development Permit and are proposed as excluded development under Laguna Beach Municipal Code Chapter 25.07 and Exclusionary Order No. E-93-1. The review procedure identified in Laguna Beach Municipal Code Section 25.07.012(B)(3) applies to any such determination.
The proposed ADU requires a Coastal Development Permit and is proposed as non-appealable development. The application was filed on March 7, 2024 by Stan Andrade and is assigned application number CDP-2025-0408. The application was approved by the Design Review Board. The decision by the City Council is not appealable to the California Coastal Commission.
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.
Attachment 3
56 Notice posted 10 days prior to hearing date at the following three public places (CA Government Code Section 65090 and 65091):
31565 Eagle Rock Way, Laguna Beach, CA; 505 Forest Ave., Laguna Beach, CA; and 380 3rd St., Laguna Beach, CA; and Property Owners within 300 ft./ Tenants within 100 ft./ California Coastal Commission/ Interested Persons List/ Publish Date: May 15, 2026 57