Laguna Beach Planning Commission - August 12, 2020

August 12, 2020

Executive Summary

- The Planning Commission met on January 20, 2021, via telephonic and virtual participation due to COVID-19 pandemic protocols. - The Commission reviewed five public hearing items including a coastal development permit for a passenger loading zone on Cliff Drive, a wireless communications facility at the Laguna Beach Water District, and several development projects. - Staff recommended approval for most items, with one item (310-312 Broadway Street) recommended for tabling. - The Commission considered amendments to the Landscape and Scenic Highways Element of the General Plan to ensure consistency with Municipal Code amendments related to fuel modification and fire safety. - The meeting included standard procedures for public participation via Zoom, phone, and Cox cable channel 852. - All approved items are subject to appeal to the California Coastal Commission where applicable.

Key Decisions

- Approval recommended for Coastal Development Permit 20-8045 to convert a metered parking space on Cliff Drive to a passenger loading and unloading zone from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. - Approval recommended for Conditional Use Permit 20-7078 and Planning Commission Design Review 20-7079 for a wireless communications facility at 1000 Summit Way. - Item 4.3 (Conditional Use Permit 20-6131 and Coastal Development Permit 20-8057 for 310-312 Broadway Street) tabled per staff recommendation. - Recommendation to City Council for approval of General Plan Amendment 21-8119 for the Landscape and Scenic H