Laguna Beach Planning Commission - September 16, 2026

September 16, 2026

Executive Summary

- Approved Resolution No. 2026-1685 authorizing a temporary 59-space construction employee parking lot at 30802 Coast Highway for the Pacific Edge Hotel remodel from October 2026 through October 2028, with modified conditions eliminating construction materials storage, requiring one-way circulation with shuttle service, and establishing a mandatory six-month compliance review by the Community Development Director to be brought before the Planning Commission. - Received public testimony from 10 Laguna Terrace residents opposing the temporary parking lot, raising concerns about traffic safety, noise impacts starting at 6 a.m., emergency access, fire safety, California Coastal Commission jurisdiction, and lack of alternative site analysis; residents cited strong opposition with virtually no community support. - Chair Goldman and Commissioner Whiten participated remotely from Beverly Hills and Los Angeles respectively; no members of the public were present at their remote locations. - Approved Resolution No. 2026-1390 authorizing three wall signs totaling 51.1 square feet for Amarilla Cucino Artisanal restaurant at 858 South Coast Highway, including after-the-fact approval of an existi

Key Decisions

- Adopted Resolution No. 2026-1685 approving Temporary Use Permit 2026-1685 for a 59-space construction employee parking lot at 30802 Coast Highway with conditions limiting use to employee parking only (no construction materials storage or equipment), requiring one-way vehicular circulation (southerly entrance, northerly exit with right turn only), providing shuttle service to the hotel construction site, securing gates at night, and establishing a mandatory six-month compliance review. - Added condition 14 to Resolution No. 2026-1685 requiring the Community Development Director to conduct a c