Laguna Beach Planning Commission - February 4, 2026

February 4, 2026

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach Planning Commission held a public meeting on March 4, 2026, to consider a General Plan Amendment and Local Coastal Program Amendment to remove a designated significant natural watercourse from the City's Open Space and Conservation Element Major Watersheds and Drainage Courses map at 600 Buena Vista Way. - The application was submitted by Larry Nokes on behalf of the property owner and involved consideration of a watercourse designation removal request. - The project site is located at 600 Buena Vista Way (APN 641-373-43). - Staff recommended approval of the General Plan Amendment 2025-2345 and Local Coastal Program Amendment 2025-2369 to remove the watercourse designation. - The project qualified for a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) exemption under Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) because it involves no physical change and has no potential to result in a significant effect on the environment. - The Planning Commission was asked to adopt Resolution No. 25-2345 recommending City Council approval of the amendments. - Supporting technical studies included a Biological Resources Review dated October 21, 2024, prepared by LSA, and a Hydrology Study dated Oc

Key Decisions

- The specific vote on General Plan Amendment 2025-2345 and Local Coastal Program Amendment 2025-2369 is not recorded in the provided agenda materials. - The Planning Commission considered whether to recommend City Council approval of amendments to remove a designated significant natural watercourse from city planning documents.