Laguna Beach

City Council

September 26, 2023 Item #13

Agenda Item 13

13. APPEAL OF APPROVAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 20-5984, DESIGN\nREVIEW 20-5985, COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 20-5986, VARIANCE\n23-0523, AND REVOCABLE ENCROACHMENT PERMIT 23-0726 TO\nDEMOLISH AN EXISTING CAR WASH FACILITY AND CONSTRUCT A\nNEW MIXED-USE RETAIL AND RESIDENTIAL PROJECT AT 1890 SOUTH\nCOAST HIGHWAY\nRecommendations:\n(1) Overturn the Planning Commission’s approval of Conditional Use Permit 20-\n5984, Design Review 20-5985, Coastal Development Permit 20-5986, Variance 23-\n0523, and Revocable Encroachment Permit 23-0726; and\n(2) Remand the project to the Planning Commission and direct staff to prepare an\nInitial Study pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act guidelines.\nStaff Report