Laguna Beach Heritage Committee - November 15, 2021

November 15, 2021

Executive Summary

- The Heritage Committee meeting on November 15, 2021 reviewed applications for historic preservation, including a Mills Act contract request and a Historic Register placement recommendation. - The Committee considered the 2022 meeting schedule and approved minutes from the October 18, 2021 meeting. - The property at 1476 Santa Cruz Street requested a Mills Act contract, requiring Heritage Committee review and recommendation to the City Council. - The property at 416 Holly Street requested placement on the City's Historic Register based on a historic assessment by an architectural historian. - The 416 Holly Street application required evaluation using criteria from Section 25.45.004(D) of the Laguna Beach Municipal Code and assignment of a letter rating of 'E', 'K', or 'C'. - The historic assessment for 416 Holly Street concluded the property is eligible for the City's Historic Register, though it was not peer reviewed. - The meeting addressed administrative matters including the 2022 draft meeting schedule for Committee approval. - Both applications represent property owners seeking historic preservation benefits and recognition under Laguna Beach's historic preservation program.

Key Decisions

- Approval of the minutes from the October 18, 2021 Heritage Committee meeting. - Approval of the 2022 Heritage Committee draft meeting schedule.