Laguna Beach Planning Commission - April 19, 2021

April 19, 2021

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach Heritage Committee met on August 16, 2021, to discuss a property at 330 South Coast Highway requesting placement on the City's Historic Register. - The Committee reviewed a request for a historic parking reduction and exterior alterations for 330 South Coast Highway. - A historic assessment concluded the property is eligible for a 'C' - Contributive rating rather than the requested 'E' - Excellent rating. - The applicant requested a 34% historic parking reduction based on the property's historic status. - The Committee approved draft minutes from previous meetings held on April 19, 2021 and June 21, 2021. - The meeting provided opportunities for public communications on items not on the agenda. - Committee and staff reports were presented. - The meeting was conducted with virtual public participation options via Zoom and telephone due to public health considerations.

Key Decisions

- Reviewed and voted on approval of draft minutes from April 19, 2021 and June 21, 2021. - Reviewed the request to place 330 South Coast Highway on the City's Historic Register with an 'E' - Excellent rating (though staff assessment concluded 'C' - Contributive rating was appropriate). - Made a recommendation to the Planning Commission regarding a 34% historic parking reduction for 330 South Coast Highway. - Made a recommendation to the Planning Commission regarding proposed exterior alterations at 330 South Coast Highway.