Don’t Confuse Character with Historicity
Editor,
Gene Felder’s letter in the May 5 Indy speaks of his concern about “misinformation disseminated with the intent to scare owners of historic cottages.”
He...
Modest Scale of Cs Reflect the Past
Editor,
It is important to keep the contributing rating (C) system as the city revises the historic preservation ordinance because taking away their historic status...
Raising the El Toro Flag to Rally Resistance
The planes are now constant over Laguna. Thanks to NextGen, the FAA’s realignment of the airspace over the U.S., flight paths have been changed...
Give Signs a Chance
Editor,
In response to the May 5 column about wayfinding signs, the Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce would like to present background on the program.
Wayfinding...
Poet Laureate Selection Needs Editing
Editor,
A few comments, if I may, regarding the poet laureate selection.
The application process was far too complex. I needed help from a friend, extremely...
Poet Laureate Appointment Raises Questions
Editor,
I would like to chime in with my perspective on the appointment of Kate Buckley to the position of poet laureate for the City...
Painting on Velvet Suits Him
Everytime I drove North on Coast Highway and saw the “Charming” mural I'd say “ugh, that is so ugly and out of character for...
Tree Cutting Outpaces Tree Replacement
Editor,
There has been a pattern developing downtown for the last 10 years or so which lately seems to be picking up speed. It is...
‘C’ Rated Historic Properties Need Special Guidelines to Preserve Character
Editor,
The proposed amendment regarding historical properties (Zoning Ordinance Amendment 17-0388 and Local Coastal Program Amendment 17-0389) presented at the April 19 Planning Commission meeting...
City’s Historic Preservation Rules Lack Validity
Editor,
Thanks, Indy, for shining a light on concerns of homeowners impacted by the current and proposed Laguna Beach historic preservation ordinances. Owners of homes...
Unmasking CEQA and Historic Preservation
Editor,
As an owner of a C rated cottage, I have followed the events surrounding the city’s process to amend its outdated Historic Preservation Ordinance...
Historic Preservation Info Available on the City’s Website
Editor,
City staff has been assigned to revise the Historic Preservation Ordinance by the City Council and there has been a great deal of misinformation...
Marketing Promotes Value in C-Rating
Editor,
Those who oppose the historic preservation ordinance say that being identified as historic resources will diminish the value of their homes and make them...
Henderson’s Leadership Allowed Giving by Others
Editor,
I recall years ago when we in the neighborhood would prepare casseroles and other meal/food items to deliver to the Friendship Shelter on Coast...
New Group Honors LGBT Culture
Editor:
I am on a mission to see the rich heritage and culture of our LGBT community reflected in Laguna Beach. To be clear, I...