Laguna Beach Planning Commission - August 17, 2020

August 17, 2020

Executive Summary

- The Heritage Committee met on September 21, 2020, to review projects affecting historic properties and multiple Mills Act contract applications. - The committee reviewed a minor remodel at 1035 Catalina Street, a C-rated property, including new windows, doors, and refinished wood siding. - The committee reviewed a remodel at 448 South Coast Highway, a K-rated property, involving removal of a glass atrium roof structure and replacement with a framed roof structure. - Six Mills Act contract applications were presented for committee review and recommendation to City Council, all for K-rated properties except one E-rated property. - The properties seeking Mills Act contracts were located at 8 Rockledge Road, 502 Pearl Street, 545 Diamond Street, 1745 Catalina Street, 255 Center Street, and 40 North La Senda Drive. - The meeting was held via Zoom and telephonic participation due to pandemic restrictions, with public participation available through phone, computer, or written submission.

Key Decisions

- Approved minutes from the August 17, 2020 Heritage Committee meeting. - Reviewed and made recommendations on the Lee Residence project at 1035 Catalina Street. - Reviewed and made recommendations on the Pepper Tree Lane project at 448 South Coast Highway. - Reviewed and made recommendations to City Council on six Mills Act contract applications.