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Council continues appeal on two‑story accessory dwelling unit on Louise Street for further coastal‑impact and feasibility analysis
Summary
After public testimony that the proposed two‑story ADU would obstruct a public view of the ridge and extensive debate about how the local coastal program (LCP) treats scenic views, the council continued the appeal and directed staff to provide additional legal and feasibility analysis on whether the ADU would adversely impact coastal visual rec
The Laguna Beach City Council continued a resident appeal of a community‑development director decision that approved an 810‑square‑foot, two‑story accessory dwelling unit (ADU) above an existing one‑story single‑family residence at 1673 Louise Street. Appellants argued the ADU would obstruct a publicly accessible view of the protected ridgeline and Crystal Cove/lagoon area; the applicant and their architect said the project complies with building standards, falls well under the LCP maximum height and size for ADUs and qualifies as a guaranteed allowance under the city’s LCP ADU provisions.
Why council continued the hearing: Councilmembers asked staff and…
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