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Laguna Beach council denies homeowner's request to narrow 31131 Monterey public easement, cites emergency-egress concerns
Summary
After hours of testimony from residents, architects and staff about drainage, trail condition and evacuation access, Laguna Beach City Council voted unanimously to deny an amendment that would have allowed private parking in a public easement at 31131 Monterey and asked public works to return with a trail maintenance and drainage plan.
Laguna Beach City Council voted unanimously to deny a requested amendment to a public easement at 31131 Monterey that would have allowed on-street parking in front of the property, after residents and civic groups said the right-of-way serves as an important emergency egress and public beach access.
The council heard a staff presentation that described a revised proposal keeping a 20-foot minimum access way while allowing the homeowner a narrow parking easement. Community Development Director Matt Schneider summarized the project and noted staff's effort to maintain a minimum 20-foot…
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