Laguna Beach Planning Commission - February 6, 2019

February 6, 2019

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach Planning Commission convened on February 6, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. to consider three public hearing items and routine business. - The Commission reviewed two conditional use permit applications: one for an aromatherapy and natural remedy retail store specializing in CBD products at 574 South Coast Highway (Conditional Use Permit 19-2786), and another for a tattoo body art facility at 2940 South Coast Highway (Conditional Use Permit 18-2719). - A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to reviewing the Vision Laguna 2030 Final Report and Strategic Plan, which provides long-term planning guidance for the city. - Staff recommended approval for both conditional use permit applications, subject to conditions outlined in the attached resolutions. - Both retail projects received categorical exemptions under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and were exempt from coastal development permit requirements. - The meeting also included approval of minutes from the January 9, 2019 meeting and reports from commissioners and subcommittees. - The Commission scheduled its next regular meeting for February 20, 2019.

Key Decisions

- Staff recommended approval of Conditional Use Permit 19-2786 for an aromatherapy and natural remedy retail store at 574 South Coast Highway, subject to conditions. - Staff recommended approval of Conditional Use Permit 18-2719 for a tattoo body art facility at 2940 South Coast Highway, subject to conditions. - The Commission reviewed the Vision Laguna 2030 Final Report and Strategic Plan for the city's long-term planning direction.