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Design Review Board continues Morningside home amid neighbor view concerns; deadline set for revised plans
Summary
The board continued review of a proposed 3,861-square-foot house at 1425 Morningside Drive after neighbors said the design would block substantial views; applicant may resubmit or seek a variance and the item was continued to Dec. 11, 2025.
Architect Denise Saguarakis and owners Frank and Cassie Ficero presented a proposed two-story, 3,861-square-foot single-family house at 1425 Morningside Drive. The project includes a pool on the canyon side, exterior materials in a Spanish-Mediterranean palette and landscaping; staff recommended approval with conditions.
Neighbors expressed concerns that the new house would significantly reduce their ocean and Catalina views. Brian Jenison, a directly affected neighbor, said the proposal would remove “80%” of his view…
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