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Planning Commission approves coastal permit for 6844 Wildlife Road after debate over neighborhood character
Summary
The Malibu Planning Commission voted 4–1 on Oct. 6, 2025 to approve a coastal development permit, site plan review and demolition permit for a new roughly 7,000-square-foot residence at 6844 Wildlife Road after commissioners debated whether the project advances 'mansionization' and alters neighborhood character.
The Malibu Planning Commission on Oct. 6 approved Coastal Development Permit 24-007, Site Plan Review 24-025 and Demolition Permit 2411 allowing the demolition of a 1960 single-family residence and construction of a new two-story home with a 1,400-square-foot basement, attached three-car garage, pool and on-site wastewater system at 6844 Wildlife Road. The motion carried on roll call: Commissioner Peake — Yes; Vice Chair Riddick — Yes; Commissioner Kamens — No; Chair Leonard — Yes.
Contract planner Richard Greenbauer told the commission the proposal is approximately 7,000 square feet, involves 443 cubic yards of non-exempt grading, proposes a pitched roof up to 28 feet, and provides a 70-foot front setback and an…
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