Laguna Beach Planning Commission - September 16, 2020

September 16, 2020

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach Planning Commission convened on February 17, 2021, at 6:00 PM via telephonic and virtual participation due to COVID-19 protocols. - The Commission approved draft minutes from two previous meetings: September 16, 2020 and January 6, 2021 (Item 4.1 only). - Staff recommended continuing the Pacific Edge Hotel remodel project (Item 4.1) to the March 3, 2021 Planning Commission meeting. - The Commission reviewed a conversion of gallery space to residential use at 435 Ocean Avenue (Peter Blake Gallery), requiring Conditional Use Permit 21-8176 and Variance 21-8177. - The Commission reviewed a new elevator enclosure and accessibility ramp for the Heisler Building at 400-424 South Coast Highway, requiring a variance to exceed maximum building height. - The Commission reviewed a remodel and expansion of a multitenant light industrial structure at 2171-2183 Laguna Canyon Road for future occupant De Rosa, a road bicycle manufacturer. - All projects except the Pacific Edge Hotel were recommended for approval by staff with specific conditions and findings. - The meeting provided virtual participation options via Zoom (ID: 994 0531 4155) and televised viewing on Cox cable chan

Key Decisions

- Approval of draft minutes from September 16, 2020 meeting (Item 2.1). - Approval of draft minutes from January 6, 2021 meeting for Item 4.1 only - Rivian Theater CUP 20-7909 (Item 2.2). - Staff recommendation to continue Conditional Use Permit 20-6317, Planning Commission Design Review 19-5506, Coastal Development Permit 19-5507, and Variance 19-5505 for the Pacific Edge Hotel to March 3, 2021 (Item 4.1). - Staff recommendation to approve Conditional Use Permit 21-8176 and Variance 21-8177 for 435 Ocean Avenue (Peter Blake Gallery) conversion (Item 4.2). - Staff recommendation to approve Pla