Laguna Beach Planning Commission - November 16, 2020

November 16, 2020

Executive Summary

- The Heritage Committee met on January 11, 2021, to review three properties requiring design review for window replacements, swimming pool renovation, and restaurant improvements. - The Casa Laguna Hotel at 2510 South Coast Highway (K-rated historic property) received an exemption from County Health Department for a storm drain requirement previously considered in compliance reporting. - A single-family dwelling at 638 Seaview Street (C-rated historic property) requested approval to replace 20 non-original windows while retaining six original windows and replacing one unrepairable original window. - Las Brisas Restaurant at 361 Cliff Drive (E-rated historic property) requested approval for a main entry door awning with signage and replacement windows at the main entry. - All three projects underwent Secretary of the Interior Standards compliance review by the City's historic consultant. - The meeting provided opportunities for public comment via telephonic and virtual participation through Zoom. - The committee reviewed compliance reports and plans for each property to ensure adherence to historic preservation standards.

Key Decisions

- Approval or recommendation deferred for 2510 South Coast Highway (Casa Laguna Hotel) swimming pool area renovation pending Heritage Committee review and recommendation to Administrative Design Review. - Approval or recommendation deferred for 638 Seaview Street window replacement project pending Heritage Committee review. - Approval or recommendation deferred for 361 Cliff Drive (Las Brisas Restaurant) awning and window replacement pending Heritage Committee review and recommendation to Planning Commission.