homes slid downResidents of the Laguna Niguel neighborhood, where ridgetop homes have swimming pools and panoramic views, were sure that no one would ever think of building there again.
Years later, residents on Via Estoril began complaining about cracking walls and sagging fences. At the 41-unit condominium complex below, residents also saw cracks in their walls, and the sidewalks buckled as the earth shifted underneath. Some sued the developer, alleging faulty construction. When the hill finally gave way, it sounded like thunder. Two large two-story homes slid down and crumpled into heaps.
Hon and his company are proposing 22 three-story condos on less than two acres at the bottom of the hill along Crown Valley Parkway. DePasquale said the condos, called “The Cove at El Niguel,” will not be built on the landslide footprint and that neighbors’ views will not be affected. The developer has prepared a draft environmental impact report, and the proposal will eventually come before the Laguna Niguel Planning Commission for approval.Planning Commission Chair Brian Fisk said the proposed condos will take up much less land than the ones that were demolished. He noted that the proposal does not involve building on the hillside.
As home prices soar amid a longstanding housing shortage, well-heeled suburbs like Laguna Niguel that have room to grow are facing increasing pressure to build.
In my opinion the City Of Laguna Niguel should not allow any real estate developer to build any homes in that area. Buyer beware. I would not buy a home where a land slide has occured.
Let them. It's their money.
Maybe they should just pave it, and put up a parking lot?
Stop!
The Lemmings Arms?
Greed has no end.