Laguna Beach Planning Commission - October 17, 2018

October 17, 2018

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach Planning Commission met on October 17, 2018, at 5:00 p.m. in Council Chambers to address three public hearing items and conduct regular business. - The first agenda item, a Verizon Wireless communications facility application (Conditional Use Permit 15-1482, Planning Commission Design Review 15-1484, and Coastal Development Permit 15-1483) at 2817 Alta Laguna Boulevard, was withdrawn by the applicant and required no action. - The Commission reviewed an amendment to Master Sign Program 15-1274 for The Collection at Laguna Beach commercial development at 540 South Coast Highway (Master Sign Program 18-1041). - Staff recommended approval of the sign program amendment with a condition limiting sign type F design criteria to black colors only. - The Commission reviewed proposed amendments to the City's parking regulations (Zoning Ordinance Amendment 18-1937 and Local Coastal Program Amendment 18-1938) as directed by City Council. - The meeting included approval of minutes from July 18, 2018 and September 26, 2018. - The next regular Planning Commission meeting was scheduled for November 7, 2018.

Key Decisions

- No action was taken on the withdrawn Verizon Wireless communications facility application (Conditional Use Permit 15-1482, Planning Commission Design Review 15-1484, and Coastal Development Permit 15-1483) at 2817 Alta Laguna Boulevard. - Staff recommended that the Planning Commission approve Master Sign Program 18-1041, subject to the condition that sign type F design criteria be revised to limit sign colors to black only. - Staff recommended that the Planning Commission review the draft parking ordinance amendments, take public testimony, direct staff to make any appropriate changes, and r