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Design Review Board approves new Poplar Street house with conditions to protect Catalina/sunset corridor
Summary
The board approved a new single‑family home at 514 Poplar Street but required the applicant to lower the roofline six inches and limit the mature height of two species of street trees to protect a localized Catalina/sunset view corridor and neighboring view corridors.
The Laguna Beach Design Review Board on April 24 approved a new single‑family house at 514 Poplar Street and attached conditions aimed at protecting a neighboring Catalina/sunset peek‑a‑boo view.
Project and staff recommendation: staff presented the project as a demolition of a deteriorated structure and replacement with a new residence that integrates a public sidewalk along Poplar Street and eliminates existing Harold Drive vehicle access. Planning staff recommended approval and found the project CEQA‑exempt under Guideline §15303.
Applicant revisions and public comment: the applicant…
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