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Neighbors press board to curb trees, rooftop AC and patio at 2550 Park Avenue; design review approved with conditions
Summary
After months of revisions, the Laguna Beach Design Review Board approved a proposal for 2550 Park Avenue that allows a substantial addition but requires removal of several front trees, limits on new tree heights, conditions on rooftop air‑conditioning permits and added drainage and lighting requirements following sustained neighbor objections about fire risk, drainage and view impacts.
The Laguna Beach Design Review Board on May 14 approved design review 2025‑0337 for 2550 Park Avenue after an extended hearing focused on tree removal, fire safety and unpermitted rooftop air‑conditioning units.
Heather (staff) told the board the project proposes 1,081 square feet of additions, 603 square feet of elevated decks and a new 312‑square‑foot metal patio cover. The site sits in a “very high” fire hazard severity and fuel modification zone; staff reported the applicant’s revised plan identified 18 trees for removal, retention of several existing specimen trees and six proposed new trees. Staff recommended conditioning permits and screening for roof‑mounted air conditioners and noted seven letters of opposition were received.
Neighbors urged…
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