Laguna Beach Planning Commission - January 9, 2019

January 9, 2019

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach Planning Commission held its regular meeting on January 9, 2019, addressing eight public hearings primarily focused on commercial property modifications, conditional use permits for new businesses, and time extensions for previously approved projects. - The Commission considered an ADA ramp installation at 384 Forest Avenue, requiring selection between handrail design options. - A two-year time extension was reviewed for a previously approved hotel room addition at 475 North Coast Highway, representing the first extension request for Conditional Use Permit 16-2033, Variance 16-2035, Planning Commission Design Review 16-2037, and Coastal Development Permit 16-2036. - The Commission reconsidered the Moke Electric Vehicles car rental location at 980 North Coast Highway, which had been continued from the November 7, 2018 meeting. - Several new retail establishments were reviewed, including a handmade merchandise store (Buy Hand) relocating to 357 South Coast Highway, a restaurant operator change (Wild Taco) with beer and wine service at 188 South Coast Highway, and a furniture and home goods store with interior design services at 305 Forest Avenue. - A hemp-derived C

Key Decisions

- Staff recommended approval of Planning Commission Design Review 18-2226 for an ADA ramp at 384 Forest Avenue, pending selection of the preferred handrail option. - Staff recommended approval of a two-year extension of time for Conditional Use Permit 16-2033, Variance 16-2035, Planning Commission Design Review 16-2037, and Coastal Development Permit 16-2036 for a 322-square-foot hotel room addition at 475 North Coast Highway. - Staff recommended approval of Conditional Use Permit 18-2240 and Planning Commission Design Review 18-2618 for the Moke Electric Vehicles rental location at 980 North