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Planning commission approves three enclosed lifeguard towers for Shaw’s Cove, 9th and 10th Streets
Summary
The commission approved design-review permits and coastal development permits for three enclosed lifeguard towers to replace open chairs at Shaw’s Cove, 9th Street and 10th Street; staff said towers are on skids for year‑round staffing and delivery by barge and are CEQA-exempt under class 2, 3 and 11 exemptions.
Laguna Beach commissioners voted unanimously Jan. 15 to approve design review applications and coastal development permits allowing the city to replace open lifeguard chairs with enclosed surveyor-junior towers on skids at Shaw’s Cove, 9th Street (Thousand Steps) and 10th Street.
Principal planner Martina Caron and Marine Safety Chief (Kai) introduced the request, describing towers to be delivered by barge and placed on skids so they can be relocated as needed until permanent caisson-mounted towers are sited. Staff said the towers are a model previously approved…
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