Laguna Beach Planning Commission - December 5, 2018

December 5, 2018

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach Planning Commission held a regular meeting on December 5, 2018, addressing six public hearing items primarily related to conditional use permits for new retail businesses and telecommunications facilities. - The most significant item, Conditional Use Permit 15-1382 for a new Verizon Wireless communications facility at Moulton Meadows Park, was continued to the March 20, 2019 Planning Commission meeting per staff recommendation. - Conditional Use Permit 18-2064 for a retail store specializing in handcrafted goods at 384 Forest Avenue required no action as the application had been withdrawn by the applicant. - The Commission approved Conditional Use Permit 18-2274 for a women's apparel retail store at 260 Forest Avenue, Suite 2, subject to conditions. - The Commission approved Conditional Use Permit 18-1468 for a retail gift store at 451 South Coast Highway, subject to conditions. - Planning Commission Sign Permit 18-2288 for a wall sign at 263 Forest Avenue generated staff concerns about architectural compatibility, with staff recommending redesign or restoration of the shed dormer to eliminate the stainless steel panel. - Conditional Use Permit 18-2240 for a Moke

Key Decisions

- Continued Conditional Use Permit 15-1382, Planning Commission Design Review 15-1384, Coastal Development Permit 15-1383, and Variance 16-0249 for Verizon Wireless communications facility at Moulton Meadows Park to March 20, 2019. - No action required for Conditional Use Permit 18-2064 at 384 Forest Avenue due to application withdrawal. - Approved Conditional Use Permit 18-2274 for women's apparel retail store at 260 Forest Avenue, Suite 2, subject to conditions. - Approved Conditional Use Permit 18-1468 for retail gift store at 451 South Coast Highway, subject to conditions. - Continued revi