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Planning commission approves Carbon Mesa house, grants variances over objections
Summary
The commission approved a coastal development permit and two variances for a new single‑family residence at 2281 Carbon Mesa Road despite concerns about ESHA, steep‑slope impacts and wildfire hazards.
The Malibu Planning Commission voted 4-1 on June 16 to approve a coastal development permit and two variances allowing construction of a new one‑story, 6,968‑square‑foot single‑family residence with a subterranean garage, pool and new on‑site wastewater treatment system at 2281 Carbon Mesa Road.
Staff and the applicant said the site is constrained by environmentally sensitive habitat areas (ESHA), steep slopes and a parcel that spans both City of Malibu and Los Angeles County boundaries. The application requested a variance to reduce the required 100‑foot ESHA buffer and a slope variance to allow a 20‑foot‑wide fire department access…
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