Laguna Beach Planning Commission - January 18, 2023

January 18, 2023

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach Planning Commission met on January 18, 2023, to review one public hearing item and approve consent calendar items. - The Commission reviewed a Conditional Use Permit application to convert an existing office building at 252-260 St. Anns Drive into a single-family dwelling in the Local Business Professional (LBP) zone. - The project includes Design Review for 457 square feet of additions, new elevated decks, exterior remodeling, grading, and landscaping. - A Revocable Encroachment Permit was requested to construct and maintain retaining walls within the public right-of-way. - Staff recommended approval of all three permits, finding the application consistent with the intent and purpose of the LBP zone and the City's General Plan. - The project was found exempt from CEQA review under Guidelines Sections 15303, 15301, and 15305. - A Coastal Development Permit was not required because the conversion represents exempt development under the municipal code. - The Commission discussed ADU legislation during Other Business.

Key Decisions

- Approval of January 4, 2023 draft minutes on the consent calendar (anticipated). - Staff recommended approval of Conditional Use Permit 22-2418, Design Review 22-2419, and Revocable Encroachment Permit 22-2420 for 252-260 St. Anns Drive (decision pending Commission vote).