Laguna Beach Planning Commission - December 4, 2019

December 4, 2019

Executive Summary

- The Planning Commission held a regular meeting on December 4, 2019, addressing nine agenda items including retail permits, coastal development permits, wireless communications facilities, and environmental restoration projects. - Staff recommended continuing the Stitch and Feather retail store conditional use permit to the January 8, 2020 meeting. - The Commission received an update on aesthetic improvements at the Beach Street transition structure as part of the previously approved Laguna Channel maintenance project. - A multi-year, multi-phase parking rate structure for all public parking meters and lots citywide was reviewed for both summer and non-summer months. - Two wireless communications facility applications were considered, with one applicant abandoning their request at 696 South Coast Highway in favor of a revised application at a different location. - The Commission reviewed fuel modification for fire prevention purposes along Laguna Canyon Road in City Fuel Modification Zones 23 and 24. - Concept review for road improvements at State Route 133 and El Toro Road included road widening, bicycle lanes, drainage improvements, and utility undergrounding. - The Orange Count

Key Decisions

- Staff recommended continuing Conditional Use Permit 19-5042 for the Stitch and Feather retail store to January 8, 2020. - Staff recommended approval of Coastal Development Permit 19-5154 for the multi-year parking rate structure. - Staff recommended approval of Conditional Use Permit 19-4817 and Planning Commission Design Review 19-4837 for the wireless facility at 711 Bluebird Canyon Drive. - The applicant abandoned Conditional Use Permit 18-1133 and Planning Commission Design Review 18-1134 for the wireless facility at 696 South Coast Highway. - Staff recommended approval of Planning Commi