Laguna Beach Design Review Board - April 8, 2017

April 8, 2017

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach City Council and Planning Commission held a joint study session on April 8, 2017, from 9:00-10:25 AM. - The morning session covered planning policy issues including code enforcement approaches in downtown, business use saturation limits versus market forces, and roof deck regulations. - The morning session also addressed Planning Commission priorities and expectations, and a long-term implementation plan for major projects through 2027. - A second joint session was held from 10:35 AM-12:00 PM on April 8, 2017, including the Design Review Board. - The afternoon session addressed procedural and technical matters including de novo review processes, expanded landscape plan requirements, and construction staging plans with road repair requirements and brake inspection protocols.

Key Decisions

- No formal decisions recorded in this agenda document - These appear to be policy discussion sessions for establishing future direction rather than voting meetings - Sessions structured to gather input and set expectations between Council and advisory bodies