Laguna Beach Planning Commission - February 16, 2022

February 16, 2022

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach Planning Commission met on April 20, 2022, to review six agenda items, including a continuance for the Moss Street Beach project, design reviews for commercial properties, and multiple short-term lodging permit applications. - The Commission continued Design Review 22-0047 and Coastal Development Permit 22-0048 for Moss Street Beach improvements to May 4, 2022, at the Public Works Department's request to address community concerns and meet with California Coastal Commission staff. - The Commission reviewed design review applications for exterior modifications at 205-207 Ocean Avenue & 244-248 South Coast Highway and at 1100 South Coast Highway #318 Village Faire Shoppes. - Two contested short-term lodging applications at 480 Broadway Street Unit 3 and 130 High Drive were heard after property owners within 300 feet requested public hearings. - The Commission re-approved Design Review 22-0539 and Coastal Development Permit 22-0540 for South Laguna Hillside Fuel Modifications Zones 20-21 with updated habitat restoration measures negotiated with the California Coastal Commission. - The meeting provided multiple options for public participation including phone, Zoom,

Key Decisions

- Continued Design Review 22-0047 and Coastal Development Permit 22-0048 (Moss Street Beach improvements) to May 4, 2022, following the Public Works Department's request for additional time to address community concerns and meet with California Coastal Commission staff. - Staff recommended approval of Design Review 22-11028 for exterior modifications to the commercial building at 205-207 Ocean Avenue & 244-248 South Coast Highway, including new color palette and awning replacement. - Staff recommended approval of Design Review 21-10718 and Coastal Development Permit 21-10719 for a roof-mounted