Laguna Beach Planning Commission - April 17, 2024

April 17, 2024

Executive Summary

- The Planning Commission met on May 15, 2024, with a new City Manager, Dave Kiff, being introduced during the meeting. - The Commission voted to continue Design Review 24-0311 and Coastal Development Permit 24-0312 for Main Beach Park improvements (Marine Safety Headquarters to Laguna Avenue) to the June 5, 2024 meeting. - The Planning Commission found the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Capital Improvement Program consistent with the City's General Plan, forwarding that determination to the City Council. - The Commission approved Design Review 24-0797 for façade modifications at 401 Glenneyre Street (Farmers and Merchants Bank of Long Beach building) in the CBD Office District. - The Commission approved Design Review 24-0673 and Conditional Use Permit 23-2087 for exterior modifications to Le Petit Pali (formerly Laguna Beach Lodge) at 30806 Coast Highway, including approval of a Type 70 Restrictive Service License to serve alcohol, beer, and wine to hotel guests. - The Commission approved Design Review 22-2304 and Variance 24-0690 for extensive exterior restoration work at Hotel Laguna (425 S. Coast Highway), including reconstruction of the historic spire atop the cupola that exce

Key Decisions

- Approved a motion to continue Design Review 24-0311 and Coastal Development Permit 24-0312 for Main Beach Park improvements to the June 5, 2024 Planning Commission meeting. - Found the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Capital Improvement Program consistent with the City's General Plan and exempt from CEQA review. - Adopted Resolution No. 24-0797 approving Design Review 24-0797 for 401 Glenneyre Street with modifications to previously approved design, including new building materials, revised parapet wall, window changes, and modifications to approved canopy. - Adopted Resolution No. 23-2087 ap