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In early February 2021 the Laguna Beach Historic Preservation Coalition and Historic Architecture Alliance filed a lawsuit against the city of Laguna Beach regarding the remodel of a single-family residence location at 369 Hawthorne Road. The lawsuit requires the city to set aside approvals for the home’s renovation projects and reconsider approval after “adequate environmental review and full compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act” have been met.
The lawsuit alleges that the city violated CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act) mandates when the remodel was approved and that the project does not meet standards set forth by the Secretary of the Interior. The owners of the house claim that they followed the steps outlined by the city and were very meticulous throughout the remodel process so far. The plans for the home include an addition of 1,020 square feet to the 1925 single-family residence. This disagreement began in 2017 when the home was purchased by the current owners.