Laguna Beach Planning Commission - March 4, 2026

March 4, 2026

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach Planning Commission held its meeting on April 1, 2026, addressing two primary agenda items: a conditional use permit for a massage spa relocation and a concept review for the Mermaid Parking Lot Beautification Project. - Conditional Use Permit 2025-2443 was presented for Spa Del Rio to relocate to 265 Laguna Avenue within the Downtown Specific Plan area, allowing massage therapy services in conjunction with other spa-related services. - The massage spa application was categorically exempt under CEQA Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) and exempt from Coastal Development Permit requirements as the location is in a non-appealable area of the Coastal Zone. - Concept Review 2026-0443 was presented for the Mermaid Parking Lot Beautification Project at 348 Glenneyre Street at the corner of Mermaid Street and Glenneyre Street. - The parking lot project is a City of Laguna Beach initiative located in the CBD 2 (Downtown Commercial) land use district of the Downtown Specific Plan area. - Staff recommended conducting a public hearing to receive feedback on the conceptual plans for the Mermaid Parking Lot improvements to guide final design. - The meeting agenda included tim

Key Decisions

- Staff recommended adoption of Resolution No. 2025-2443 approving Conditional Use Permit 2025-2443 for Spa Del Rio. - The Commission was asked to find the massage spa project categorically exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301. - No final decisions are documented in this agenda; these were staff recommendations to be considered during the meeting.