Planning commission finds four donated properties consistent with Laguna Beach general plan

The Laguna Beach Planning Commission on Dec. 5 unanimously adopted Resolution 25-2355, determining that the city’s proposed acceptance of four donated properties is consistent with the city’s general plan and exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.

Louie Lacasella of the city manager’s office told commissioners the donations would expand the city’s open-space inventory and support long-term goals for environmental sustainability and resource protection. Lacasella said the action does not constitute development under municipal code and therefore a coastal development permit is not required.

Commissioner Dubin confirmed for the record that the properties are donated and carry no direct financial obligation for the city. With no members of the public requesting to speak, Dubin moved to adopt the resolution, a motion seconded on the floor and approved by roll call.

The commission’s action was procedural: it establishes that accepting the properties would be in keeping with the city’s land-use policies. Any future development or change in use of the parcels would require separate entitlements and environmental review as applicable.