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Council continues appeal of two‑story ADU at 1673 Louise to July 8 for further analysis of coastal‑view impacts and feasibility of one‑story alternative

3802265 · June 11, 2025
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Summary

After hours of public comment, the council continued an appeal of the community development director’s approval of a two‑story ADU at 1673 Louise Street to July 8 so staff can analyze coastal‑view impacts and the feasibility of a one‑story alternative.

The City Council continued an appeal of the community development director’s approval of a two‑story, 810‑square‑foot accessory dwelling unit (ADU) planned for 1673 Louise Street. The hearing on the appeal was opened June 10 and then continued to July 8 to allow staff time to prepare additional legal and planning analysis.

What is under appeal: The appellant contends the ADU—an 810‑square‑foot second‑story addition to an existing single‑family house—will obstruct a public view of adjacent open hillside (Crystal Cove/Laguna Coast Wilderness Park ridgeline) visible from a Louise Street cul‑de‑sac and nearby public rights‑of‑way. The director approved a Coastal Development Permit…

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