Laguna Beach Planning Commission - January 11, 2021

January 11, 2021

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach Heritage Committee met on March 15, 2021, to review minor alterations to three historically rated properties. - The Committee approved changes to 357 South Coast Highway, a K-rated property, allowing an expanded outdoor dining area through storefront recession, following prior review in January 2020. - The Committee approved changes to 1200 South Coast Highway, an E-rated property, for retractable canopies and built-in planters, following prior review in August 2017. - The Committee reviewed Phase 2 restoration work at 40 North La Senda Drive, an E-rated property, including chart house restoration, garage work, pool installation, and landscape modifications. - All three projects received confirmation from the City's Architectural Historian consultant that the proposed work complies with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for historic preservation. - The meeting allowed for remote participation via Zoom due to COVID-19 protocols.

Key Decisions

- Approved minor alterations at 357 South Coast Highway with recommendation to Administrative Design Review. - Approved minor alterations at 1200 South Coast Highway with recommendation to Administrative Design Review. - Reviewed and provided recommendation to Design Review Board for Phase 2 Project at 40 North La Senda Drive.