Laguna Beach Planning Commission - February 3, 2021

February 3, 2021

Executive Summary

- The Planning Commission met on June 16, 2021, to review four development applications including a music studio, an access variance for a new building site, a Taco Bell restaurant remodel with new ownership, and an office-to-residential conversion. - Conditional Use Permit 21-8974 was approved for a private one-on-one music instruction studio at 303 Broadway, Suite 211. - Concept Review 21-8295 was conducted for a proposed access variance at 1940 Upper Rim Rock Road to facilitate creation of a new building site and potential single-family residence development. - A comprehensive Taco Bell remodel at 699 South Coast Highway was reviewed, including conversion of interior dining to outdoor patio, beer and wine sales, and parking incentives requiring City Council recommendation. - Conditional Use Permit 21-9335, Variance 21-8914 and Coastal Development Permit 21-8915 were approved for converting existing office space to a residential unit at 249/255 Forest Avenue. - The meeting included approval of draft minutes from February 3, 2021 and February 17, 2021. - All projects received CEQA categorical exemptions under various sections of the California Environmental Quality Act.

Key Decisions

- Approved Conditional Use Permit 21-8974 for an appointment-based music instruction studio at 303 Broadway, Suite 211. - Conducted concept review for access variance at 1940 Upper Rim Rock Road to facilitate new building site creation. - Recommended City Council approve Conditional Use Permit 21-9820, Planning Commission Design Review 21-9281, Coastal Development Permit 21-9282 and Sign Permit 21-9283 for Taco Bell/The Taco Stand remodel at 699 South Coast Highway. - Approved Conditional Use Permit 21-9335, Variance 21-8914 and Coastal Development Permit 21-8915 for office-to-residential conv