Laguna Beach Planning Commission - July 17, 2024

July 17, 2024

Executive Summary

- The Planning Commission met on August 7, 2024, with Commissioner Kellenberg participating remotely from Talkeetna, Alaska. - The Commission reviewed five public hearings, including a temporary construction staging area for the Woods Cove Underground Utility Assessment District, alcohol service permits for three restaurants, and beach access improvements at Cleo Street. - A Temporary Use Permit and Coastal Development Permit was requested for a construction staging area at the SCE Arch Substation between 230 and 260 Diamond Street from August 22, 2024 to August 22, 2025. - Active Culture Natural Foods Café requested approval to amend a previous Conditional Use Permit to allow on-premises alcohol service and modify hours of operation at 1006 South Coast Highway. - Olive Tree Chinese Kitchen, Inc. sought to expand alcohol service from beer and wine to include distilled spirits at 213 Broadway Street. - The Art Hotel at 1404 North Coast Highway requested permission to serve alcohol to registered overnight hotel guests and their invitees. - The City's Public Works and Utilities Department proposed improvements to the Cleo Street Beach access including staircase replacement, landscapin

Key Decisions

- Staff recommended approval of Temporary Use Permit 24-1393 and Coastal Development Permit 24-1421 for the Woods Cove Underground Utility Assessment District construction staging area. - Staff recommended approval of Conditional Use Permit 23-1622 for Active Culture Natural Foods Café to amend CUP 10-16. - Staff recommended approval of Conditional Use Permit 23-1521 for Olive Tree Chinese Kitchen, Inc. to amend CUP 11-22. - Staff recommended approval of Conditional Use Permit 24-1348 for the Art Hotel to amend CUP 19-3991. - Staff recommended adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration with