I learn something new every day Carlsbad. Compromise is the best solution. I grew up in Laguna. Everyone tries to build up to get that Oceanview and then attack each other at city council meetings. It can get nasty. I do feel bad for NIMBY folks around that area. It's one thing to complain about a new construction, but being trapped in your own house on a weekend is no bueno. I would go nuts and just leave for the weekend to Cabo. I know a couple (my wife is dear friends with the wife) that live up in Rancho Santa Fe. I told them my dd played for Surf and hubby went from a very nice person to full anger in 1 second. I triggered him. I never bring that name up now.