Laguna Beach Planning Commission - July 3, 2024

July 3, 2024

Executive Summary

- The Planning Commission met on July 17, 2024, to review one public hearing application for a Conditional Use Permit. - The Commission considered Conditional Use Permit 24-0451 for applicant Daisuke Kawaguchi to operate a Japanese Shiatsu massage salon establishment at 168 Mountain Road. - Staff recommended approval of the permit, finding that all necessary findings of fact could be made for the requested entitlements. - The project was determined to be categorically exempt from CEQA under Section 15301 (Existing Facilities). - The project was also exempt from the Coastal Development Permit process pursuant to Laguna Beach Municipal Code Chapter 25.07.008(2). - The meeting followed standard public hearing procedures allowing public testimony and Commission questions to staff. - Written public comments could be submitted until 5:30 p.m. the business day before the meeting via mail or email to aviera@lagunabeachcity.net. - The meeting was broadcast via Cox cable channel 852 as a courtesy, though viewing was not guaranteed.

Key Decisions

- Staff recommended approval of Conditional Use Permit 24-0451 by motion and resolution. - Staff recommended finding the project categorically exempt from CEQA under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301. - The Commission approved the July 3, 2024 draft minutes on the consent calendar.