South Bay Echo for Sept. 9
Strand mansion sells for $12 million, RPV to exterminate coyotes, Seaside Lagoon reimagined, a parade for Torrance Little League, and El Segundo still stinks
Hello friends... Welcome to the second edition of South Bay Echo, your source of local hometown news with a real estate angle. For more on what this is all about please read my welcome post. You can also find the first post here.
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A reimagined Seaside Lagoon
After BeachLife clears the decks this weekend, get ready for a major renovation of Seaside Lagoon to be in the works. The project could include waterslides, a lazy river and even a wave pool, marking the biggest renovations in the history of Redondo Beach’s more than 60-year-old signature attraction.
The Redondo Beach City Council this week took the first steps toward procuring engineering firms to prepare conceptual designs of what a newly envisioned Seaside Lagoon might look like. The city was awarded $10 million from the state last month toward the project, but funding will ultimately take far more.
Some major concepts are decided but the details are not. The design will definitely include an enclosed swimming pool to retain the feel of the lagoon and its ultimate purpose as a gathering place. The design will also have a public events component where the lagoon can easily be converted into a concert space for events such as BeachLife and others.
The rest of the landscape and design will come from the chosen engineering firms and public input. Let’s hope the process runs smoothly. The outcome could be something really terrific for the community and the surrounding region.
This is not the first time the city has fostered grand plans for Seaside Lagoon. Assistant City Manager Mike Witzansky recalled in 2007 a similar proposal for a water park design that was never enacted. Let’s hope this effort has better luck.
If you would like to get a look at the general idea of what could be in store, check out the Lake Forest Swim Lagoon or the Elk Grove Aquatics Center.
Celebrating Torrance Little League
Not since 1994 has a Los Angeles County team made it to the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, that is until the Torrance Little League All-Stars stormed the diamond last week, ultimately falling to Ohio 4-2 in the quarterfinals. The loss in no way diminished the local pride that bestowed this gifted group of young people. On Saturday, Sept. 11, the city of Torrance is hosting a parade for the tykes beginning 10 a.m. near Wilson Park. The celebration starts at Washington Avenue and travels north on Plaza Del Amo, concluding at the Torrance Little League field at 1740 Plaza del Amo.
Strand mansion sells for $12.2 million
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A Manhattan Beach mansion at 2508 The Strand sold this week for $12,225,000. The magnificent home is described as an oceanfront entertainer's dream. It also serves as a personal spa and aquatics center with a soaking tub, steam shower and 35-foot indoor, heated lap pool that opens into a bar and gas fireplace. Oh, what a life!
The sleek and contemporary home was designed by Giorgio Dazzan & Associates and built in 2010. While it’s certainly up there as one of the most expensive single-family homes on The Strand in Hermosa or Manhattan, it’s not the MOST expensive. That honor belongs to 104 The Strand, Manhattan Beach, which sold for $18.4 million in 2017.
Looking to surpass that mark is the Italian villa house at 600 The Strand, Hermosa Beach listed now for $22 million. The same home was on the market without a buyer last year at $19 million. Not to be outdone was 1000 The Strand that sold for $21 million in 2017, but that home is converted into apartments.
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El Segundo still stinks
Nearly two months after the Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant flooded on July 11 and released more than 17 million gallons of untreated sewage into the ocean, the people of El Segundo are still struggling with the smell. For many people, living in El Segundo these past few weeks is about like living in a state park bathroom.
The Facebook page Neighbors of Hyperion reveals the noxious odors are still making life miserable. The foul smells, causing in some cases rashes and physical illness, are the result of flooded and damaged equipment and the plant not being able to fully process waste material, so partially treated waste is sitting in outdoor ponds. Plant managers have urged patience on the part of residents, but it’s running thin and rightly so. Who can live like this?
Authorities first put estimates for when the smell might dissipate at two months time, at the most, which we are now up against. Several days this week the smell was worse than ever, according to residents.
Living in El Segundo has always carried with it an implied tolerance for odors. The town is wedged between a sewage treatment plant, refinery and an airport, so it’s no wonder. But this is something else. Time will tell if this event affects property values. How much home savings is it worth to feel like you’re living in an outhouse? Read the latest at DailyBreeze.com.
Rancho PV to exterminate coyotes
Did you catch this one? The city of Rancho Palos Verdes this week approved hiring a professional trapper to capture and euthanize coyotes, according to the Daily Breeze. Responding to a spate of sightings and attacks on pets, the council approved paying a company roughly $60,000 for the grizzly task. The city still needs to find out if they are required to perform a study first. This would certainly be the most aggressive response yet to the growing number of coyotes lurking among the South Bay. As a reminder, do not leave pet food or water out over night as this can attract wild animals.
Fiesta Hermosa a bust
I was disappointed last weekend to see Fiesta Hermosa was greatly paired down. No longer a celebration of local artists and craftspeople, the fair was instead centered around the music venue, beer garden and kids carnival. With BeachLife this weekend, it was hard to justify dropping funds on cover bands and expensive beer when such an epic music festival was right around the corner.
Local vendors that would have been along Hermosa Avenue were instead scattered along the sidewalk on Pier Avenue and the artists, instead of being on Pier Avenue were all the way up on Pacific Coast Highway. After a sweaty walk up the hill, I managed to find the exhibits but it seemed so rotten not to put them near the crowds down by the beach.
Longtime photographer John Post wasn’t deterred this year, showing off his seascape collection that utilizes a special technique to bring out layers of light and colors. To pick up one of his pieces visit JohnPost.com.
That’s all for now. See you at BeachLife!!!
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