Planning Commission seeks applicants

Laguna Beach is accepting applications for a seat on the Planning Commission, according to a news release.

The seat will be left empty after Robert Zur Schmiede moves to the City Council on Dec. 2. He was elected to the council this month.

The new commissioner’s term begins Jan. 1 and runs through June 30, 2016.

Interested Laguna Beach residents must submit an application to the city clerk’s office by 5 p.m. Dec. 9.

Applications are available at the clerk’s office or on the city’s website, https://www.lagunabeachcity.net.

The City Council will interview all applicants at its Dec. 16 meeting.

The Planning Commission has five members who are appointed to two-year terms. Their responsibilities are to review items related to development and modification of land uses within city limits and advise the council.

Commissioners receive $324 a month, according to the release, and the expected time commitment is four to six hours a week. In addition to meetings, commissioners are expected to visit sites and review project proposals.

Experience in land-use planning, architecture, engineering or real estate would be an asset.

The city clerk’s office is in City Hall, 505 Forest Ave. For more information, call (949) 497-0309.

—Bryce Alderton

Twitter: @AldertonBryce