Laguna Beach Planning Commission - August 21, 2024

August 21, 2024

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach Planning Commission held a meeting on September 4, 2024, with Commissioner Goldman participating remotely from New York City. - The primary business item was a continuance request for Design Review 23-2036 and Variance 24-0038 at 520 Cliff Drive, involving air conditioning unit installations. - The project proposes installation of eight new roof-mounted air conditioning units and one ground-mounted unit along the North Coast Highway property frontage. - The case was previously heard on June 5, 2024, and continued to September 4, 2024, with Planning Commission direction to relocate the proposed rooftop air conditioning units. - Staff recommended continuing the case to the October 2, 2024 Planning Commission hearing based on the applicant's request. - The project is categorically exempt under CEQA Section 15301 for existing facilities. - The property is located within an appealable area of the Coastal Zone but is exempt from Coastal Development Permit requirements.

Key Decisions

- Staff recommended continuing Design Review 23-2036 and Variance 24-0038 to the October 2, 2024 Planning Commission hearing. - August 21, 2024 draft minutes were included in the Consent Calendar for approval.