Laguna Beach Planning Commission - April 7, 2021

April 7, 2021

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach Planning Commission convened on September 1, 2021, to review a draft update to the General Plan Safety Element, approve a temporary construction storage yard for the Jasmine Street storm drain improvements, and consider a Conditional Use Permit for a macaron shop at 188 South Coast Highway. - The Planning Commission conducted the meeting in a hybrid virtual/in-person format due to COVID-19 restrictions, with multiple remote participation options provided to the public. - The Safety Element update incorporates updated policies and programs to address natural hazards and emergency preparedness throughout the city. - The temporary construction storage yard proposal includes a 3,900 square-foot area with a portable storage container, chain-link fencing, and privacy screening for a six-month duration adjacent to the Irvine Bowl. - The Conditional Use Permit application for 188 South Coast Highway involves relocating a French macaron take-out establishment to the former Starbucks location, with discussion of whether to permit gelato sales. - All three agenda items were exempt from full CEQA review under various categorical exemptions. - The Commission forwarded recomme

Key Decisions

- Approval recommended for General Plan Amendment 21-8858 to update the General Plan Safety Element with new policies and programs to address natural hazards and emergency preparedness. - Approval recommended for Temporary Use Permit 21-9962 to allow a 3,900 square-foot temporary construction storage yard adjacent to the Irvine Bowl at the terminus of Olive Street for a six-month period during Jasmine Street storm drain improvements. - Decision made regarding Conditional Use Permit 21-9542 for a French macaron take-out establishment at 188 South Coast Highway, with possible modification to per