Laguna Beach Planning Commission - December 2, 2020

December 2, 2020

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach Planning Commission met on April 21, 2021, via remote teleconference to review five public hearings including zoning ordinance amendments, coastal development permits, and a conditional use permit. - The Laguna Presbyterian Church presented a formal objection under Government Code Section 37361(c) to the historic designation of the building at 359 Third Street (The Blue House), claiming substantial hardship from the preservation requirement. - The Commission reviewed citywide Zoning Ordinance Amendment 20-6662 and Local Coastal Program Amendment 20-6663 to streamline the entitlement process while maintaining review standards and public involvement opportunities. - Staff also presented Zoning Ordinance Amendment 21-8780 and Local Coastal Program Amendment 21-8778 to correct clerical errors and make additional amendments to Chapter 25.07 Coastal Development Permits. - The Commission considered a valet parking plan to replace the existing shared parking program at 310-312 Broadway Street. - A major mixed-use development project at 1890 South Coast Highway (Sweetwater Hand Car Wash site) proposed demolishing the existing car wash and constructing a new 6,238-square-f

Key Decisions

- Approved the December 2, 2020 draft meeting minutes. - No voting decisions are specified in the agenda; most items were presented for review, recommendation, or acknowledgment rather than final approval. - The Commission was expected to make recommendations to the City Council on Zoning Ordinance Amendment 20-6662 and Local Coastal Program Amendment 20-6663. - The Commission was expected to make recommendations to the City Council on Zoning Ordinance Amendment 21-8780 and Local Coastal Program Amendment 21-8778. - The Commission was expected to determine view equity for the 1890 South Coast