Laguna Beach Planning Commission - November 20, 2024

November 20, 2024

Executive Summary

- The Planning Commission met on January 15, 2025, to review six public hearing items including a General Plan Consistency Determination for property purchases, three lifeguard tower installations, temporary outdoor dining parklet approval, and a conditional use permit for a tattoo business. - The City of Laguna Beach requested a General Plan Consistency Determination for purchasing properties at 2307 and 2535 Laguna Canyon Road, as directed by the City Council on October 30 and November 20, 2024. - Marine Safety Chief Kai Bond requested approval for three new enclosed lifeguard towers at Shaw's Cove, 9th Street Beach, and 10th Street Beach to replace existing seasonal chair towers. - The Laguna Art Museum requested approval for temporary wall signs to be hand-painted at 307 Cliff Drive. - The Pacific Marine Mammal Center requested approval to continue operating a temporary animal care facility at the north end of the Laguna Beach Dog Park at 20652 Laguna Canyon Road. - Adonis Restaurant requested approval for an outdoor dining parklet in the public right-of-way adjacent to 202 Park Avenue. - Inkyard Tattoo Art Gallery requested approval for a Conditional Use Permit to establish a

Key Decisions

- Approval recommended for General Plan Consistency 24-2677 for City purchase of properties at 2307 and 2535 Laguna Canyon Road, with CEQA exemption under Section 15061(b)(3) common sense exemption. - Approval recommended for Design Review 24-2669 and Coastal Development Permit 24-2670 (Shaw's Cove), Design Review 24-2685 and Coastal Development Permit 24-2686 (9th Street Beach), and Design Review 24-2687 and Coastal Development Permit 24-2688 (10th Street Beach) for new enclosed lifeguard towers, with CEQA exemptions under Sections 15302, 15303, and 15311. - Approval recommended for Sign Perm