Laguna Beach Planning Commission - January 8, 2020

January 8, 2020

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach Planning Commission held a telephonic/virtual meeting on May 6, 2020, at 6:00 PM to address two public hearings and procedural matters. - The Commission reviewed two use permit applications: Temporary Use Permit 19-5212 for a construction office at 31792 Coast Highway and Conditional Use Permit 20-5890 for a ceramics studio and retail store at 450 Ocean Avenue. - Both applications were recommended for approval by staff, with associated CEQA categorical exemptions and no requirement for Coastal Development Permits. - The meeting agenda included approval of minutes from January 8, 2020 and January 22, 2020 meetings. - Public participation was conducted entirely remotely via Zoom and telephone due to pandemic restrictions, with specific instructions provided for public comment. - The meeting format reflected COVID-19 adaptations, with all participation conducted telephonically or virtually rather than in-person. - The Commission was scheduled to adjourn to the next regular Planning Commission meeting on May 20, 2020.

Key Decisions

- Staff recommended approval of Temporary Use Permit 19-5212 to allow use of an existing single-family residence at 31792 Coast Highway (aka 31792 Virginia Way) as a temporary construction office. - Staff recommended approval of Conditional Use Permit 20-5890 to establish and operate a ceramics studio and retail store at 450 Ocean Avenue (previously Consignment Shop). - Both projects were determined to be categorically exempt from CEQA (Temporary Use Permit under Section 15304(e); Conditional Use Permit under Section 15301(a)). - Neither project required approval of a Coastal Development Permi