Council affirms temporary parklet permit for Auto Sushi; applicant may proceed with permit

Laguna Beach City Council affirmed the Planning Commission’s approval of a temporary use permit allowing a parklet at Auto Sushi. The Planning Commission previously approved a temporary permit that would allow a parklet on a pilot basis; the temporary permit is time‑limited and was presented at council after an appeal was filed.

Planning Commissioner George Dubin explained that the temporary parklet permit was reviewed by the Planning Commission and that the applicant understood the pilot nature of the permit; the permit included a sunset provision associated with the city’s temporary program. The applicant, identified in public testimony as Ash, said the restaurant would construct the parklet with a local contractor and had applied for necessary building permits. In council discussion, the applicant agreed to accept the Planning Commission’s conditions and to proceed.

The council approved the staff recommendation to uphold the Planning Commission action, allowing the applicant to proceed with permit issuance and building‑permit processing.

Ending: Staff said that because the matter was resolved by the applicant, the city would proceed with building‑permit issuance and inspection in coordination with community development and public works.