Laguna Beach Planning Commission - September 4, 2024

September 4, 2024

Executive Summary

- The Planning Commission met on September 18, 2024, to review five public hearing items including a General Plan consistency determination, a temporary use permit for a film screening, amendments to the Sawdust Art Festival permit, and design review applications for residential and commercial properties. - Staff recommended approval of General Plan Consistency 24-1858 for the sale of two city-owned properties at 31727 and 31735 Coast Highway, following City Council direction from April 23, 2024. - The Coast Film Foundation received staff recommendation for approval of Temporary Use Permit 24-0972 to hold a one-day film screening on the Forest Avenue Promenade on November 14, 2024. - Tom Hartmann, Sawdust Festival General Manager, requested a Conditional Use Permit amendment (24-1322) to extend the time period for temporary structures to remain erected beyond current limits. - Design Review 24-1391 and Variance 24-1392 for 343 3rd Street proposed additions exceeding 12 feet in height to an existing residence. - Better Buzz Coffee sought approval for Design Review 24-1636, Conditional Use Permit 24-1638, and Sign Permit 24-1639 to establish a formula-based café at 276 South Coast Hi

Key Decisions

- Staff recommended approval of General Plan Consistency 24-1858 for the sale of properties at 31727 and 31735 Coast Highway. - Staff recommended approval of Temporary Use Permit 24-0972 for The Coast Film Foundation's film screening event on November 14, 2024. - Staff recommended approval of Conditional Use Permit 24-1322 amending CUP 23-1952 to allow Sawdust Art Festival temporary structures to remain erected for a longer period. - Staff recommended approval of Design Review 24-1391 and Variance 24-1392 for additions at 343 3rd Street. - Staff recommended approval of Design Review 24-1636, C