Laguna Beach Planning Commission - January 6, 2021

January 6, 2021

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach Planning Commission met on May 5, 2021, to review four public hearing items and conduct routine business. - The applicant requested to withdraw Temporary Use Permit 21-8951 for 1740 South Coast Highway, requiring no Commission action. - The Commission approved renewal of the Mobil station day-use paid parking program at 104 North Coast Highway for a three-year term starting May 15, 2021. - The Commission approved Caltrans pedestrian and ADA improvements along South Coast Highway and Coast Highway from Ruby Street to 7th Avenue, with construction estimated from January 2022 to June 2024. - The Commission approved an after-the-fact Coastal Development Permit for South Coast Water District's completed Lift Station No. 2 Force Main Rehabilitation Project at The Ranch at Laguna Beach. - All approved projects included Coastal Development Permits appealable to the California Coastal Commission. - The meeting addressed infrastructure improvements, accessibility upgrades, and parking management for the summer visitor season.

Key Decisions

- Approved Temporary Use Permit 21-8142 and Coastal Development Permit 21-8973 for renewal of the valet-operated day-use paid parking program at 104 North Coast Highway (Mobil) for a three-year term commencing May 15, 2021. - Approved Planning Commission Design Review 21-8883 and Coastal Development Permit 21-8884 for Caltrans pedestrian and ADA improvements along South Coast Highway and Coast Highway from approximately Ruby Street to 7th Avenue. - Approved after-the-fact Coastal Development Permit 21-8576 for South Coast Water District's Lift Station No. 2 Force Main Rehabilitation Project at