Laguna Beach Planning Commission - January 23, 2019

January 23, 2019

Executive Summary

- The Planning Commission held a regular meeting on January 23, 2019, reviewing four applications including variances, temporary use permits, and conditional use permits. - Variance 18-2714 was approved to allow indirect access across 2265 Glenneyre Street to access 2285 Glenneyre Street with an existing driveway exceeding allowable gradient by 2.5%. - Temporary Use Permit 19-2835 was approved to permit temporary art installations for a three-year period at City Hall's front lawn at 505 Forest Avenue. - Conditional Use Permit 18-2448 was approved to establish and operate a retail store specializing in hemp-derived CBD products at 206 North Coast Highway. - Conditional Use Permit 18-2729 was approved to establish and operate an appointment-based studio for private instruction in visual arts, music, and dance at 1350 South Coast Highway, Suite A. - The Commission approved minutes from January 3, 2018 and December 5, 2018 meetings. - All approved projects received categorical exemptions under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). - The next regular Planning Commission meeting was scheduled for February 6, 2019.

Key Decisions

- Approved Variance 18-2714 for indirect access and non-conforming driveway gradient at 2265/2285 Glenneyre Street. - Approved Temporary Use Permit 19-2835 for three-year temporary art installations at 505 Forest Avenue City Hall front lawn. - Approved Conditional Use Permit 18-2448 for hemp-derived CBD products retail store at 206 North Coast Highway. - Approved Conditional Use Permit 18-2729 for appointment-based arts instruction studio at 1350 South Coast Highway, Suite A. - Approved meeting minutes from January 3, 2018 and December 5, 2018. - Granted CEQA categorical exemptions for all pro