Laguna Beach Planning Commission - November 6, 2019

November 6, 2019

Executive Summary

- The Planning Commission approved a fine art gallery specializing in oriental artwork at 540 South Coast Highway, Suite 110 (previously McKibben Studio). - The Commission approved an amendment to expand alcohol service from beer-and-wine to full-service liquor at The Wine Gallery restaurant located at 1833 South Coast Highway. - The applicant withdrew Conditional Use Permit 18-2621 for a new wireless communications facility in the Diamond Street public right-of-way northwest of 705 Gainsborough Place, requiring no Commission action. - The Commission approved a temporary Christmas tree lot to operate from November 20 through December 24, 2019 at 21065 Raquel Road (previously Laguna Gardens Nursery). - The Commission approved an amendment to modify conditions of approval for a retail store specializing in international gifts and home décor at 572 South Coast Highway (previously AG Vision). - Local Coastal Program Amendment 19-4969 and Zoning Ordinance Amendment 19-4970 regarding Coastal Development Permit provisions for repair and maintenance were continued to the November 20, 2019 Planning Commission meeting. - Minutes from the June 6, 2018 and October 2, 2019 meetings were approve

Key Decisions

- Approved Conditional Use Permit 19-4793 for a fine art gallery at 540 South Coast Highway, Suite 110. - Approved Conditional Use Permit Amendment 19-4880 to expand alcohol service from beer-and-wine to full-service liquor at The Wine Gallery (1833 South Coast Highway). - Approved Temporary Use Permit 19-4353 and Coastal Development Permit 19-5031 for a tented Christmas tree lot at 21065 Raquel Road operating November 20 through December 24, 2019. - Approved Conditional Use Permit Amendment 19-4897 for a retail store at 572 South Coast Highway (previously AG Vision). - Continued Local Coastal