Farr

Beverly Law Corporation and William Beverly for Real Parties in Interest and Respondents.

Respondent California Coastal Commission granted a coastal development permit to Michael and Kimberly Doyle. Appellant Kevin Farr filed a petition for writ of mandate, asking that the trial court order the commission to vacate its decision and nullify the permit. The trial court denied the writ, and this appeal followed. We affirm.

This case arises from the Doyles' plan to add a second story — an additional 10 feet of height — to their home in Redondo Beach.

The Doyles' home is on Esplanade Avenue, the first street inland of the ocean. Esplanade runs parallel to the ocean and is on the bluffs. It is part of a densely developed residential neighborhood. For the most part, it is lined on both sides with multiunit and single-family homes. However, an expansive, unobstructed public view of the shoreline begins just four lots south of the Doyles' house, where the west side of the street is undeveloped. The coastal commission deemed this "one of the best views of any coastal city."

There is also a view adjacent to the Doyles' house. A 20-foot-wide public accessway to the beach…