Laguna Beach Planning Commission - April 2, 2025

April 2, 2025

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach Planning Commission met on August 6, 2025, to review consent calendar items and one public hearing item for a short-term lodging unit. - The Commission continued Design Review 22-1901, Coastal Development Permit 24-2411, Conditional Use Permit 22-1903, Sign Permit 22-1603, and Variance 24-2410 for Laguna Nursery at 481 N Coast Highway to August 20, 2025. - The Commission reviewed Conditional Use Permit 25-1369 for 31719 Coast Highway, which would allow an existing single-family residence to operate as a short-term lodging unit in the South Laguna Village Commercial zone. - Staff recommended approval of the short-term lodging conditional use permit with a CEQA categorical exemption. - The project at 31719 Coast Highway is exempt from Coastal Development Permit requirements but is located within an appealable area of the Coastal Zone. - The meeting included opportunities for public comment on both agenda and non-agenda items within the Planning Commission's subject matter jurisdiction. - Draft minutes from the April 2, 2025 meeting were presented for approval on the consent calendar.

Key Decisions

- By motion, continue Design Review 22-1901, Coastal Development Permit 24-2411, Conditional Use Permit 22-1903, Sign Permit 22-1603, and Variance 24-2410 for Laguna Nursery at 481 N Coast Highway to August 20, 2025. - Staff recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit 25-1369 for short-term lodging use at 31719 Coast Highway and finding the action exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15301, Class 1 (Existing Facilities). - Approve April 2, 2025 draft minutes (on consent calendar).