Laguna Beach Planning Commission - March 20, 2024

March 20, 2024

Executive Summary

- The Planning Commission met on March 20, 2024, to review two public works infrastructure projects requiring design review and coastal development permits. - Commissioner Goldman participated remotely from Paris, France (4 rue Férou, Paris, 75006). - The Commission reviewed Design Review 24-0281 for the West Street Underground Utility Assessment District 2021-1, involving placement of aboveground utility structures including riser poles, antenna poles, guy anchors, utility cabinets, pedestals, bollards, and retaining walls across portions of West Street, Monterey Street, Catalina Avenue, Eagle Rock Way, Valido Road, Paseo Del Sur, and Rico Road. - The Commission reviewed Design Review 24-0311 and Coastal Development Permit 24-0312 for the renovation of Main Beach Park, spanning from Marine Safety Headquarters to Laguna Avenue. - Both projects were public works capital improvement projects initiated by the City of Laguna Beach Public Works Department. - City Attorney provided a presentation on wireless telecommunications and the city's recently adopted ordinance. - Both projects received categorical exemptions under CEQA and were located within appealable areas of the Coastal Zone.

Key Decisions

- March 6, 2024 draft minutes were approved on the consent calendar. - Design Review 24-0281 for the West Street Underground Utility Assessment District 2021-1 was recommended for approval by staff with CEQA exemption findings. - Design Review 24-0311 and Coastal Development Permit 24-0312 for Main Beach Park renovation were recommended for approval by staff with CEQA exemption findings. - Both projects were found to be categorically exempt from CEQA under multiple sections (15301, 15302, 15303, and 15304). - Coastal Development Permit exemption (CDP 24-0327) was filed on February 28, 2024 for