Laguna Beach Planning Commission - November 2, 2022

November 2, 2022

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach Planning Commission held a meeting on November 16, 2022, to review a commercial sign permit application and discuss the development of commercial design guidelines. - The Commission was scheduled to review Planning Commission Sign Permit 22-1075 for modifications to monument street signage and complex entry signs at the Artisan apartments at 350 Artisan Drive. - The City Council previously adopted Ordinance No. 1675 on August 16, 2022, amending the Municipal Code relating to building height, mass, and bulk within commercial districts. - The Commission was asked to discuss and provide preliminary direction on developing commercial design guidelines to supplement Ordinance No. 1675. - Staff recommended that the Commission appoint a subcommittee to assist with the development of the commercial design guidelines. - The meeting agenda included approval of draft minutes from November 2, 2022. - The meeting allowed for public participation through multiple methods including in-person attendance, phone, Zoom, email, and Cox cable channel 852. - The sign permit application at 350 Artisan Drive included modifications to monument street signage and complex entry signs.

Key Decisions

- Decision on Planning Commission Sign Permit 22-1075 for 350 Artisan Drive (Artisan apartments) to modify monument street signage and complex entry signs (pending based on agenda). - Potential appointment of a subcommittee to assist staff with the development of commercial design guidelines (pending based on agenda). - Approval of November 2, 2022 draft minutes (pending based on agenda).