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Board approves substantial Samoa Way remodel and ADU, despite one neighbor concern about ocean view
Summary
Design review and coastal development permit for a multi-level addition, ADU and infinity pool at 1425 Samoa Way were approved after staff found the revised design complied with guidelines; one neighbor said the project marginally clips a white-water view but the board concluded the view corridor would remain intact.
The Design Review Board approved a multi-level remodel, new accessory dwelling unit, and an infinity pool at 1425 Samoa Way on June 12, finding the revised design meets Laguna Beach's development standards and coastal-design guidelines.
Staff analysis and changes: staff told the board the site is steep (average slope noted in the staff report) and the proposal includes an upper-level covered parking expansion, a roughly 1,500-square-foot midlevel addition (new master suite and deck), and a lower-level…
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