Laguna Beach Planning Commission - September 18, 2024

September 18, 2024

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach Planning Commission met on October 2, 2024, to review three design review applications involving air conditioning installations, commercial façade remodeling, and a radio station relocation. - Associate Planner Garrett Wank presented Design Review 23-2036 and Variance 24-0038 for installation of six roof-mounted air conditioning units and one ground-mounted unit at 520 Cliff Drive, requiring a variance to exceed maximum building height. - Assistant Planner Jessica Mendoza presented Design Review 23-1480 for façade remodeling, new hardscaping and landscaping at 1110 Glenneyre Street, an existing commercial building. - Contract Planner Shehriyar Khan presented Conditional Use Permit 24-1869 and Design Review 24-1871 for relocating KXFM radio station to 1121 Glenneyre Street with installation of a 10'-8" tall roof-mounted antenna. - All three projects were located in areas requiring Coastal Development Permit review, with one project exempt from CDP requirements and two in non-appealable Coastal Zone areas. - Staff recommended approval for all three applications with CEQA categorical exemptions under Section 15301 for existing facilities. - The 520 Cliff Drive proje

Key Decisions

- No decisions are documented in this agenda; the meeting agenda shows three public hearings scheduled for consideration but does not include minutes or voting records. - Staff recommendations included approval of Design Review 23-2036 and Variance 24-0038 for 520 Cliff Drive. - Staff recommendations included approval of Design Review 23-1480 for 1110 Glenneyre Street. - Staff recommendations included approval of Conditional Use Permit 24-1869 and Design Review 24-1871 for 1121 Glenneyre Street. - All projects were recommended for CEQA categorical exemption under Section 15301 - Existing Facil