Laguna Beach Planning Commission - September 1, 2021

September 1, 2021

Executive Summary

- The Planning Commission met on February 16, 2022, to conduct public hearings on five items including a General Plan consistency determination for the Laguna Beach Public Library property acquisition, sign permits, conditional use permits, temporary use permits, and a concept review. - The Commission considered the City's acquisition of 363 Glenneyre Street (Laguna Beach Public Library Building) from the County of Orange based on a 1970 agreement, maintaining local control while the County operates the library under a lease. - A Planning Commission Sign Permit application for an illuminated wall sign at 858 South Coast Highway (currently San Shi Go) was reviewed for approval. - A Conditional Use Permit application for an asset management firm at 1100 South Coast Highway, Suites 216 & 218, to establish an office use above the ground floor level was considered. - A Temporary Use Permit and Coastal Development Permit for Raw Timberwood & Gardens at 21065 Raquel Road was reviewed for a three-year outdoor plant nursery and covered produce stand. - A concept review for a proposed development at 1285-1295 Glenneyre Street and 268 Cress Street involving lot merger and building expansion w

Key Decisions

- Determination of General Plan consistency required for the City's acquisition of 363 Glenneyre Street (Laguna Beach Public Library Building). - Planning Commission Sign Permit 21-10528 for an illuminated wall sign at 858 South Coast Highway recommended for approval by staff. - Conditional Use Permit 21-10629 for an asset management firm at 1100 South Coast Highway, Suites 216 & 218 recommended for approval by staff. - Temporary Use Permit 22-0115 and Coastal Development Permit 22-0116 for Raw Timberwood & Gardens at 21065 Raquel Road recommended for approval by staff for a three-year period.