Laguna Beach Planning Commission - October 6, 2021

October 6, 2021

Executive Summary

- The Planning Commission held a hybrid virtual/in-person meeting on October 6, 2021 at 6:00 PM, with COVID-19 safety protocols in place requiring face coverings in Council Chambers. - The Commission continued Conditional Use Permit 21-9622 for 537 South Coast Highway to the October 20, 2021 meeting to allow proper public notice posting. - The Commission reviewed Master Sign Program 21-8957 for Village Faire Shoppes at 1100 South Coast Highway, proposing eight additional blade signs and two wall signs for better tenant visibility. - Staff presented a progress report on Zoning Ordinance Amendment 21-9983 and Local Coastal Program Amendment 21-9984 regarding building height allowances for commercial structures with subterranean parking facilities citywide. - All items on the agenda were designated as public hearings with formal public comment procedures outlined. - The meeting was accessible via phone (669-900-9128, Webinar ID 994 0531 4155), Zoom link, Cox cable channel 852, and through the City website at www.lagunabeachcity.net/agendas.

Key Decisions

- Staff recommended continuation of Conditional Use Permit 21-9622 to the October 20, 2021 meeting (decision by Commission not documented in provided materials). - Staff recommended approval of Master Sign Program 21-8957 subject to conditions in the attached resolution (decision by Commission not documented in provided materials). - The Commission was asked to determine whether to reconvene the subcommittee for the building height ordinance development (decision not documented in provided materials).