Board continues disputed PUD height/ADA accommodation request for oceanfront lot to Nov. 10
After hours of testimony from the Cassidy family, disability advocates and many neighbors, the planning board continued a contested request to authorize a habitable floor above the required elevated enclosure on an oceanfront lot. Staff and the county attorney questioned whether the requested accommodation is necessary rather than preferred; board continued the item for more record on Nov. 10, 2026.
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The Cassidy family sought a one‑story variance (interpreted by staff as a fourth habitable story above an elevated non‑habitable ground level) on Lot 11 in Grandmere, arguing the extra story is a reasonable accommodation under the Fair Housing Act: the family’s son is disabled and the owners said a dedicated, lifetime sensory/therapy floor is necessary for his safety and quality of life. The applicant emphasized that the request does not increase the home’s exterior envelope; the HOA and design professionals approved the exterior footprint and elevations.
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