Laguna Beach Planning Commission - November 4, 2020

November 4, 2020

Executive Summary

- The Planning Commission held a meeting on April 7, 2021, to address two design review projects and approve minutes from the November 4, 2020 meeting. - Staff recommended continuing Concept Review 21-8295 for a property at 1940 Upper Rim Rock Road to the June 16, 2021 Planning Commission meeting. - The Commission reviewed Planning Commission Design Review 21-8580 for a new outdoor courtyard area with ADA access at the Laguna College of Art and Design (LCAD) Main Campus at 2222 Laguna Canyon Road. - The LCAD courtyard project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Sections 15303 (New Construction of small accessory structures) and 15304 (Minor Alteration to Land). - The LCAD project is exempt from Coastal Development Permit requirements pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 25.07 and is not appealable to the Coastal Commission. - Staff recommended approval of the LCAD courtyard project subject to conditions in the associated Resolution. - The meeting was conducted with telephonic and virtual public participation options due to pandemic protocols. - The next regular Planning Commission meeting was scheduled for April 21, 2021.

Key Decisions

- Staff recommended continuing Concept Review 21-8295 for 1940 Upper Rim Rock Road to the June 16, 2021 Planning Commission meeting. - Staff recommended approval of Planning Commission Design Review 21-8580 for the Laguna College of Art and Design courtyard project at 2222 Laguna Canyon Road, subject to conditions in the associated Resolution. - The Commission was scheduled to approve draft minutes from the November 4, 2020 meeting.