Laguna Beach Design Review Board Meeting - September 10, 2020

September 10, 2020

Executive Summary

- The Design Review Board held a virtual training workshop on September 10, 2020, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM due to COVID-19 restrictions. - The workshop focused on Phase 2 Streamlining Amendments, including Zoning Ordinance Amendment ZOA 20-6662, Local Coastal Program Amendment LCP 20-6663, and General Plan Amendment GPA 20-6664. - Assistant Community Development Director Jim Pechous presented the draft amendments for the Design Review Board's review and recommendations. - The workshop allowed for public testimony on the proposed amendments, which aimed to streamline administrative processes. - The Design Review Board was tasked with making recommendations to the Planning Commission and City Council for their consideration. - The meeting was conducted entirely virtually with participation options via phone or computer through Zoom. - Public comments could be submitted via mail or email prior to the meeting, with a deadline of 3:00 PM on September 9, 2020. - The workshop adjourned to the regular Design Review Board meeting scheduled for September 17, 2020.

Key Decisions

- No formal decisions were made as this was a training workshop and review session rather than a decision-making meeting. - The Design Review Board was expected to formulate recommendations to forward to the Planning Commission and City Council regarding the Phase 2 Streamlining Amendments.