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Laguna Beach council upholds planning commission approval allowing demolition of 'Blue House' behind Laguna Presbyterian
Summary
The Laguna Beach City Council on July 29 upheld the Planning Commission’s approval allowing the Laguna Presbyterian Church to demolish a small historic-era cottage behind its property and replace it with parking, after an often emotional public hearing about promises made more than a decade ago.
The Laguna Beach City Council on July 29 upheld the Planning Commission’s approval allowing the Laguna Presbyterian Church to demolish a small historic-era cottage behind its property and replace it with parking, after an often emotional public hearing about promises made more than a decade ago.
Lede: The council voted 3–2 to affirm the planning commission decision instituting a design review and coastal development permit that will permit demolition of the so‑called Blue House at 359 Third Street and construction of an expanded parking area.
Why it mattered: Opposition groups and neighbors argued the cottage — built in 1914 and long associated with the downtown streetscape — was promised protection as part of a 2009 project package. Supporters, including church leaders, said the…
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