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Commission approves demolition of derelict house for parking expansion at Laguna Presbyterian Church, 359 Third Street
Summary
The Planning Commission approved demolition of a vacant house at 359 Third Street and conversion of the lot to 7 additional parking spaces (10 total on parcel) after staff concluded the parcel is not covered by the city's historic preservation agreement; the vote was unanimous.
The Laguna Beach Planning Commission on May 21 approved a design review and coastal development permit allowing Laguna Presbyterian Church to demolish a vacant single‑family structure at 359 Third Street and replace it with seven new parking spaces, increasing the parcel’s on‑site parking to 10 spaces.
Daniel Bessonise, an associate planner, said the current plan widens the planter between the parking area and the sidewalk from 2 feet to 6 feet, adds two trees and installs two light posts matching existing fixtures on adjacent church‑owned parcels. Staff…
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