Laguna Beach Planning Commission - November 16, 2022

November 16, 2022

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach Planning Commission convened on December 7, 2022, to review consent calendar items and conduct public hearings on sign permits, design reviews, and coastal development permits. - The Commission approved November 16, 2022, draft minutes on the consent calendar. - Staff requested a continuance to a date uncertain for the Tentative Parcel Map 21-9811, Design Review 22-1930, and Coastal Development Permit 22-1886 at 648 Canyon View Drive, which involves subdividing an existing split-zoned parcel into two residential parcels. - The Commission heard three public hearing items: Sign Permit 22-1695 for the Rivian Theatre marquee restoration at 160 South Coast Highway, Design Review 22-2101 and Coastal Development Permit 22-2102 for a permanent shade canopy at 20652 Laguna Canyon Road, and Design Review 22-2120 for landscape enhancements to the Laguna Canyon Flood Channel replacement project. - All three public hearing items were located within appealable areas of the Coastal Zone. - The Rivian Theatre signage project was found consistent with the Downtown Specific Plan, General Plan, and Secretary of the Interior's Standards for historic resources. - The shade canopy pro

Key Decisions

- Approved November 16, 2022, draft minutes on the consent calendar. - Approved continuance of Tentative Parcel Map 21-9811, Design Review 22-1930, and Coastal Development Permit 22-1886 for 648 Canyon View Drive to a date uncertain with new public notice required. - Staff recommended approval of Sign Permit 22-1695 for the Rivian Theatre marquee restoration and new signage at 160 South Coast Highway subject to findings in the attached resolution. - Staff recommended approval of Design Review 22-2101 and Coastal Development Permit 22-2102 for a permanent shade canopy at 20652 Laguna Canyon Roa