Laguna Beach Planning Commission - December 3, 2015

December 3, 2015

Executive Summary

- Laguna Beach City Council and Planning Commission held a joint study session on December 3, 2015, to review the Downtown Specific Plan Update - Planning consulting firm MIG led the presentation covering retail and commercial uses and the Conditional Use Permit process - The study session format allowed for review, discussion, and direction on existing policies, analysis, and preliminary recommendations - Both the City Council and Planning Commission participated in providing input on downtown planning policies - Public comment period was included to gather community input on the Downtown Specific Plan - The meeting was designed for collaborative discussion rather than formal decision-making - Next steps and follow-up direction were discussed at the conclusion of the session

Key Decisions

- No formal decisions or votes were made during this study session - The meeting was structured for discussion and direction rather than binding action - Council and Planning Commission provided feedback on preliminary recommendations for the Downtown Specific Plan