Laguna Beach Planning Commission - July 5, 2023

July 5, 2023

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach Planning Commission held its meeting on July 5, 2023, addressing multiple consent calendar items and public hearings for design review and coastal development permit applications. - Temporary Use Permit 23-0152 and Coastal Development Permit 23-0151 for a temporary parking lot at 359 3rd Street were withdrawn by the applicant, requiring no action from the Commission. - Design Review 23-0835 for exterior modifications at 343 3rd Street was presented for modifications to a prior approval in the CBD Office zone, involving changes to façade color, materials, roofing material, and railings. - The Commission reviewed conceptual designs for the Promenade on Forest project, a significant public works initiative for Lower Forest Avenue, and was asked to recommend to the City Council which design option should be further studied. - Two design options were presented for the Promenade on Forest: "Promenade Walk" and "Forest Stroll," both requiring future Design Review, CEQA compliance, and Coastal Development Permit approval. - The Commission's role was to provide guidance on the conceptual designs and comments for future design phases, not to grant final project approvals.

Key Decisions

- The Commission took no action on Temporary Use Permit 23-0152 and Coastal Development Permit 23-0151 for 359 3rd Street, as the applicant withdrew the application for a temporary parking lot. - Staff recommended approval of Design Review 23-0835 for 343 3rd Street, subject to findings and conditions in the attached Resolution. - Staff recommended the Commission recommend to the City Council which design option (Promenade Walk or Forest Stroll) should be further studied for the Promenade on Forest project and provide comments for future design phases. - The June 7, 2023 draft minutes were pre