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Board approves 490 Hill Edge remodel but requires removal of garage windows and limits on garage lights after neighbors object to parking and retroactive work
Summary
The board approved a revised remodel at 490 Hill Edge that adds onsite covered parking while finding demolition below the 50% major‑remodel threshold; approval includes conditions removing garage glazing nearest neighbors and eliminating downhill garage light fixtures, and requires stop‑work and return to board if further demolition pushes totals over the major‑remodel threshold.
Laguna Beach’s Design Review Board on May 14 approved a revised, contested remodel for 490 Hill Edge Drive — a project that prompted multiple neighbors to raise long‑running concerns over unpermitted work, demolition calculations and loss of limited on‑street parking.
Staff presented a detailed permit history and demolition calculation showing the applicant’s revised scope results in 48.31% demolition of existing structure (below the 50% major‑remodel threshold). Staff noted demolition tied to ADU/JADU legalization is treated…
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