Laguna Beach Planning Commission - May 20, 2020

May 20, 2020

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach Planning Commission met on October 21, 2020, conducting four public hearings on projects ranging from a temporary art installation to zoning code amendments. - The Commission approved Temporary Use Permit 20-7222 for a 10-day kinetic suspended art installation (Sunset Trance) in Heisler Park sponsored by the Laguna Art Museum and Laguna Beach Arts Commission. - Commissioners conducted a concept review for the Laguna College of Art + Design student center at 2825-2851 Laguna Canyon Road, which proposes demolishing an approximately 2,600-square-foot light industrial building and constructing an approximately 21,350-square-foot facility. - The Commission reviewed comprehensive zoning code amendments (Zoning Ordinance Amendment 20-6662, Local Coastal Program Amendment 20-6663, and General Plan Amendment 20-6664) intended to streamline project review processes while maintaining high review standards. - A Village Entrance Parking Garage status update was included on the agenda. - The Commission discussed the City's policy for addressing unpermitted work. - The meeting was conducted with telephonic and virtual public participation options due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Key Decisions

- Approved Temporary Use Permit 20-7222 for the Sunset Trance kinetic art installation in Heisler Park for a 10-day period, subject to conditions. - Provided direction to the Laguna College of Art + Design on their conceptual plans for the student center at 2825-2851 Laguna Canyon Road (specific direction not detailed in agenda). - Recommended that the City Council approve Zoning Ordinance Amendment 20-6662, Local Coastal Program Amendment 20-6663, General Plan Amendment 20-664, and the Categorical Exemption under CEQA Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15061(b)(3).