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Torrance council upholds approval for as‑built White Court deck amid neighbor privacy and drainage complaints
Summary
The council approved a minor hillside exemption for a 1,755‑sq‑ft as‑built rear deck at 5608 White Court after extensive public comment alleging unpermitted construction, flooding and privacy loss; staff and the applicant said building permits and safety plan checks remain required.
The Torrance City Council on March 17 approved a minor hillside exemption and CEQA categorical exemption for an as‑built rear deck at 5608 White Court, ending a months‑long local dispute that drew scores of neighbors to the council chamber.
Staff presented the project as an approximately 1,755‑square‑foot deck with a finished floor between 16 and 24 inches above grade. Community Development staff said two field assessments—one from downslope properties in July 2024 and a second on the subject property in August 2025—led them to conclude the structure did not cause a "substantial adverse impact to privacy" and therefore did not meet the threshold for denial. The community development director and planning materials recommended approval of MHE24‑00037 with conditions to secure permits and inspections.
Neighbors who live on or near Wayne Avenue told the…
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