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Neighbors' privacy and building‑site‑coverage concerns force continuance of 399 Pearl ADU
Summary
A contested accessory dwelling unit and building‑site‑coverage increase at 399 Pearl drew multiple neighbors to oppose a two‑story ADU; the board expressed disappointment that the applicant did not meet neighbors as directed and continued the item to March 12 for redesign and neighborhood outreach.
The Laguna Beach Design Review Board on Jan. 28 continued an application for 399 Pearl Street after neighbors said a proposed two‑story ADU and related additions would exceed neighborhood building‑site‑coverage norms and harm privacy.
Staff and the applicant described revisions since the November hearing — including lowering roof heights, pulling eaves…
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