Laguna Beach Planning Commission - December 7, 2020

December 7, 2020

Executive Summary

- The Heritage Committee met on December 7, 2020, to conduct a concept review for the proposed restoration and remodel of the South Coast Theatre (New Lynn Theatre) at 154, 160, and 162 South Coast Highway. - A historic assessment, which underwent peer review, determined the South Coast Theatre property is eligible for the Local, State, and National Register. - The applicant is considering applying for the City's Register and a Mills Act Contract in the future. - The project will be formally reviewed by the Planning Commission in the upcoming months. - The meeting was conducted via telephonic and virtual public participation due to COVID-19 restrictions, with public access through Zoom. - Minutes from the October 19, 2020 Heritage Committee meeting were approved as modified. - The meeting format allowed for written comments submitted via mail or email to Senior Planner Russell W. Bunim, AICP, by 3:00 PM the day before the meeting.

Key Decisions

- Approved the minutes from the October 19, 2020 Heritage Committee meeting as modified. - Conducted a concept review for the restoration and remodel of the South Coast Theatre (New Lynn Theatre) at 154, 160, and 162 South Coast Highway.