Laguna Beach Planning Commission - August 4, 2021

August 4, 2021

Executive Summary

- The Planning Commission held a meeting on August 4, 2021, to review multiple development applications and provide guidance on the proposed Laguna Canyon Channel Replacement Project. - The Commission conducted a General Plan Consistency Determination for the City's proposed acquisition of two properties at 31727 and 31735 Coast Highway for future public-serving uses. - Two Conditional Use Permits were reviewed for new retail businesses: an electric massage chair showroom at 381 Forest Avenue, Suite 100-D and a jewelry/gift store with on-site workshop at 260 Broadway. - Orange County Public Works provided an introductory presentation on the Laguna Canyon Channel Replacement Project between Laguna Canyon Frontage Road and Woodland Drive, with no action taken at this meeting. - All meetings were conducted in a hybrid format allowing both in-person participation at City Council Chambers and remote participation via Zoom due to ongoing COVID-19 protocols. - The Commission reviewed CEQA categorical exemptions for multiple projects and noted CDP exemptions for certain applications.

Key Decisions

- General Plan Consistency Determination approved for the proposed acquisition of properties at 31727 and 31735 Coast Highway for future public-serving uses (pending final vote not specified in agenda). - Conditional Use Permit 21-9600 recommended for approval to establish an electric massage chair retail showroom at 381 Forest Avenue, Suite 100-D. - Conditional Use Permit 21-9637 recommended for approval to establish a jewelry and gift store with on-site workshop at 260 Broadway. - No formal action taken on the Laguna Canyon Channel Replacement Project; informational presentation only.