Laguna Beach Heritage Committee - April 15, 2024

April 15, 2024

Executive Summary

- The Heritage Committee met on August 19, 2024, to review and recommend seven Mills Act contract applications to the City Council. - Mills Act contracts provide property tax incentives for owners of historic properties who commit to preserving and maintaining their properties. - Applications reviewed included properties at 365 Flora Street, 385 Monterey Drive, 1124 Baja Street, 1391 S Coast Highway/139 Mountain, 1944 Ocean Way, 2645 Victoria Drive, and 31695 Seacliff Drive. - Public commentary was received for two applications: 1124 Baja Street and 1391 S Coast Highway/139 Mountain. - The Committee received a Heritage Month recap and discussion. - Student Member Lili Bazargan presented on Historic Preservation Programs in other cities. - The meeting included approval of draft minutes from April 15, 2024, and May 16, 2024. - The Committee's recommendations will be forwarded to the City Council for final approval of the Mills Act contracts.

Key Decisions

- Decision on Mills Act Contract Application for 365 Flora Street (specific vote not documented) - Decision on Mills Act Contract Application for 385 Monterey Drive (specific vote not documented) - Decision on Mills Act Contract Application for 1124 Baja Street (specific vote not documented) - Decision on Mills Act Contract Application for 1391 S Coast Highway/139 Mountain (specific vote not documented) - Decision on Mills Act Contract Application for 1944 Ocean Way (specific vote not documented) - Decision on Mills Act Contract Application for 2645 Victoria Drive (specific vote not documented