Laguna Beach Planning Commission - September 2, 2026

September 2, 2026

Executive Summary

- Planning Commission approved Temporary Use Permit 2026-1685 allowing Dune Drifter LLC to establish a construction staging area in the existing parking lot at 30802 Coast Highway (Pacific Edge Hotel) from October 2026 through October 2028 for the hotel remodel project, subject to noise mitigation conditions including elimination of backup beeper alarms during restricted hours. - Planning Commission approved Design Review 2026-1651 and Coastal Development Permit 2026-1654 for streetscape improvements along Ocean Avenue (between Forest Avenue and South Coast Highway) and Beach Street (between Ocean Avenue and Broadway Street) in the Downtown Specific Plan area. - Commissioner Kellenberg participated remotely from Striped Rock Ranch Studio Conference Room, 4094 Ashworth Road, Mariposa, CA 95338, while all other commissioners attended in person at Council Chambers. - The Pacific Edge Hotel remodel project staging area approval allows construction activities in the Recreation (REC) zone for a two-year period to support the major hotel renovation starting after Labor Day 2026. - The Ocean Avenue and Beach Street streetscape project involves improvements to public right-of-way infrastruc

Key Decisions

- Approved Temporary Use Permit 2026-1685 for construction staging area at 30802 Coast Highway (Pacific Edge Hotel) from October 2026 through October 2028 by adopting Resolution No. 2026-1685 and finding the project categorically exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section 15304(e), Class 4 (Minor Alterations to Land) - Approved Design Review 2026-1651 and Coastal Development Permit 2026-1654 for Ocean Avenue and Beach Street streetscape improvements by adopting Resolution No. 2026-1651 and finding the project categorically exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c), Class 1 (Existing Facilities)