Laguna Beach Heritage Committee - November 20, 2023

November 20, 2023

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach Heritage Committee convened on November 20, 2023, to review historic preservation matters including applications for alterations to two properties listed on the City's Historic Register. - The Committee reviewed alterations at 2007 South Coast Highway, a mixed-use property, requiring recommendation to the Planning Commission with a SOIS (Secretary of Interior's Standards) compliance report. - The Committee reviewed alterations at 8 Rockledge Road requiring recommendation to the Design Review Board, also with a SOIS compliance report provided. - Staff requested the Committee review draft guidelines and application for a future non-voting student member appointment to the Heritage Committee. - The Historic Preservation Promotion Subcommittee provided a report on their activities. - Staff requested the Committee review and approve the proposed 2024 Heritage Committee meeting calendar. - The Committee approved draft minutes from the October 16, 2023 meeting. - The meeting included a public communications period for residents to address items not on the agenda within the Committee's subject matter jurisdiction.

Key Decisions

- Reviewed and made recommendations to the Planning Commission for alterations at 2007 South Coast Highway, a mixed-use property on the City's Historic Register. - Reviewed and made recommendations to the Design Review Board for alterations at 8 Rockledge Road, a structure on the City's Historic Register. - Approved October 16, 2023 meeting minutes. - Reviewed and approved the proposed 2024 Heritage Committee meeting calendar.