The Laguna Beach Design Review Board voted on a string of residential projects during its Nov. 6 meeting, approving several applications while postponing one contentious proposal for further review.

The board approved design-review requests and related entitlements for 2755 Park Avenue (resolution 25Dash1566), 3005 Mountain View Drive (resolution 25Dash1533, conditioned on a shroud for pool equipment), 855 Manzanita Drive (resolution 25Dash1990), 31321 Brook Street, and 951 Cliff Drive (resolution listed in the record). Each motion carried on roll calls recorded during the meeting; approvals were unanimous in each case where a roll call is recorded.

Several approvals included conditions. For 3005 Mountain View, the board adopted the design review for a new in-ground pool, spa and mechanical equipment with a requirement that screening (a five-foot fence or similar shroud) and sound attenuation be provided to the satisfaction of city staff. For 951 Cliff Drive the board approved the project while limiting existing and new landscaping to the lesser of the property's ridge height or 12 feet, except that three existing palm trees were not subject to that height restriction.

One application drew extended public comment and sustained board questioning. The proposal at 2647 Glen Eyrie Street prompted dozens of neighbors to speak about the size of an upper-level deck and roof trellis, potential view obstruction, privacy and a significant reduction in on-site parking tied to an ADU/JADU conversion. Staff reported the ADU review had been evaluated under the current ADU ordinance; several neighbors argued prior clearances had expired. After discussion the board voted to continue the item to a date uncertain for the applicant to supply staking, a detailed landscaping plan that addresses privacy and fire-safety trimming, clearer parking layout and confirmation that all ADU/JADU elements comply with the current ordinance.

The board also handled routine agenda adjustments and adopted a consent calendar entry for a Vista Del Sol design review on the consent agenda.

The board set the next meeting date for Nov. 13, 2025.