717 Woodcrest Lane landing/deck dispute and neighborhood privacy
Monterey
Summary
A proposal to replace an unpermitted wood deck with a retaining-wall landing extending to the property line drew three neighbors describing noise, privacy, and drainage problems — including late-night gatherings outside children's bedrooms. The Commission denied the permit 4-0, suggesting the door be converted back to a window.
At a glance
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Last discussed Aug 25, 2026.
Impact analysis
The owner loses the value of the proposed landing and must instead replace the door with a window or seek another compliant solution.
Adjacent neighbors — including a family with five bedrooms and a 12-year-old near the deck — get relief from late-night noise and a preserved path to build a privacy fence.
The Turnbeaugh family, who must now replace a needed landing another way after years of using the unpermitted deck.
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