3/14 Update: Deep pockets win again! We withdrew our lawsuit. Click here to see why.
11/5 Update: Residents are seeing some construction activity at HighRose. CTB is on it and taking legal action! Click here for the latest.
9/18 Update: Chill The Build’s next court date is set for March 26, 2024. Three pro-housing advocacy groups filed a Motion for Leave to Intervene in an attempt to insert themselves in our lawsuit. Their motion was DENIED.
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Don’t let politicians and developers ruin our low-profile beach community
State politicians are enabling developers to override local zoning regulations and build massive structures in our local neighborhoods, and profit from it without contributing to the local infrastructure. Want a massive 50’ highrise next to your house?
“We prefer a common sense approach to working with the community and developers for the common good of Manhattan Beach.”
Join Us to fight to limit state overreach and develop housing that abides by the same constraints as current housing. The City’s hands are NOT tied.
What you should know
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Newly implemented State laws override local zoning.
New state laws handed developers a blank check to build what they want, where they want without local oversight
Towering oversized multi-family units can be built in our low profile neighborhoods, changing the small-town feel and quality of life
No environmental studies required, which presents a danger to our safety
Parking space requirements can be reduced, easements effectively gutted
Check out OurNeighborhoodVoices.com for more information on the new state laws and about a voter initiative in 2024
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Current active project: HighRose brings a 4 story, 79 unit complex to El Porto at the corner of Rosecrans & Highland where Verandas is currently located, next to Chevron.
The developers bypass local zoning and environmental studies by designating 6 low-income units, not even 10% of the offering
Property owners are limited to a 30’ height requiring 3 parking spaces - HighRose will be 50’ with 1.6 parking spaces per dwelling
More power outages, more water restrictions will ensue
Traffic gridlock at an already congested intersection, adding to commute times
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California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) was abandoned.
Are you sure the land under the property isn’t contaminated with runoff from Chevron’s old pipes?
Are there liquid petroleum pockets?
What is the increased pollution risk to the beach?
Will this project destroy animal habitats carte blanche?
Are water conservation methods being installed?
What you can do
Join our bipartisan cause and make your voice heard
Send an email to the MB City Council to voice your opposition to the HighRose development.
Send an email to State Senator Ben Allen of District 26 and Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi of District 66 to voice your opposition to state over-reach.
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Get more information at OurNeighborhoodVoices
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Helpful Resources and References
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HighRose Development Project
Click here for the City of Manhattan Beach description of the HighRose project, status of appeals, and important dates.
UPDATE (11/5/23): Residents are seeing some construction activity at HighRose. CTB is on it and taking legal action! Click here for the latest.
UPDATE (9/18/23): Housing advocacy groups’ motion to intervene is denied
UPDATE (7/21/23): At our second hearing, the court date was moved to 8/10. CTB will have its day in court.
UPDATE (4/20/23): Chill The Build Lawsuit Update
UPDATE (3/13/23): Chill The Build Files Lawsuit to Stop HighRose/Verandas Project
UPDATE (1/18/23): Crowell & Moring response to Housing and Community Development ill-informed letter to City
UPDATE (10/10/22): Federal Constitutional Problems with the HighRose Project
UPDATE (10/6/22): Crowell & Moring to provide pro bono legal services to residents of MB over HighRose
You can find all prior updates and analyses here.
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CA Density Bonus Law
Use of the state density bonus law subjects the application to a ministerial (non-discretionary) process, which means that the decision is made at the staff level (i.e. Director’s decision) and based solely on compliance with applicable regulations. No public hearing is required for staff level decisions.
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