Laguna Beach Planning Commission - August 21, 2019

August 21, 2019

Executive Summary

- The Planning Commission held a regular meeting on August 21, 2019 to address several development applications and review the Draft Downtown Specific Plan Update. - A wireless communications facility proposal was continued to September 4, 2019 to allow more time for review. - An organic hair salon at 384 Forest Avenue, Suite 26A received unanimous approval to operate with a conditional use permit. - An applicant withdrew their application for converting a vacant retail space at 689 South Coast Highway to a food service use with beer and wine service, eliminating the need for Commission action. - The Commission received an introduction to the Draft Downtown Specific Plan (DSP) Update and took public comments on the proposed comprehensive update to downtown development regulations. - The Commission discussed whether to cancel the September 18, 2019 meeting and approved minutes from two previous meetings.

Key Decisions

- Approved Conditional Use Permit 19-4267 for an organic hair salon at 384 Forest Avenue, Suite 26A, subject to conditions in the attached resolution. - Set a September 4, 2019 continuance date for Conditional Use Permit 18-2621, Planning Commission Design Review 18-2623, and Coastal Development Permit 18-2622 for a wireless communications facility in the Diamond Street public right-of-way northwest of 705 Gainsborough Place. - No action was required on Conditional Use Permit 18-2410, Planning Commission Design Review 18-2411, and Coastal Development Permit 18-2412 for 689 South Coast Highway