Johnny Depp may be famous for saying that he is raising his kids in France but that he still wants them to enjoy
the view when they are in Los Angeles. The LA
Times reports that Depp has filed a lawsuit over plans for a retail project that might impinge on the views from his
Hollywood Hills home. Depp owns a $5.4 million home on Sweetzer Ave. (the same street Morrissey lived on before putting
his house on the market). Depp's claim is that the city violated environmental-quality laws by approving the
development on a lot beneath his home and that his his children may be deprived of their view. Those on the other side
of the debate are flabbergasted since Depp has been quoted as saying that he would not raise his children in the
States. Depp lives in a Norman-style mansion known then as "The Fairy Castle." The proposed
project, across from The Standard hotel on the Sunset Strip would be about 40 feet below Depp's house but the building
would block views from the sloping bottom backyard terrace where the children would play. The project is now delayed.Johnny Depp Fights For His Views
Johnny Depp may be famous for saying that he is raising his kids in France but that he still wants them to enjoy
the view when they are in Los Angeles. The LA
Times reports that Depp has filed a lawsuit over plans for a retail project that might impinge on the views from his
Hollywood Hills home. Depp owns a $5.4 million home on Sweetzer Ave. (the same street Morrissey lived on before putting
his house on the market). Depp's claim is that the city violated environmental-quality laws by approving the
development on a lot beneath his home and that his his children may be deprived of their view. Those on the other side
of the debate are flabbergasted since Depp has been quoted as saying that he would not raise his children in the
States. Depp lives in a Norman-style mansion known then as "The Fairy Castle." The proposed
project, across from The Standard hotel on the Sunset Strip would be about 40 feet below Depp's house but the building
would block views from the sloping bottom backyard terrace where the children would play. The project is now delayed.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
4-30-2006 @ 4:57PM
Banafsheh said...
GOOD FOR JOHNNY!I WOULD DO THE SAME!Stand up!
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5-01-2006 @ 9:09AM
Jeff said...
So whats the Big Deal,I would and so would you,be protective of such a large investment,his home.Remarks about his choice of up bringing dont belong in the article,And so far as my decision to live in HAWAII from Capistrano Beach,well to each,his own.Aloha Baby,Love ya work JD Jeff&Paul,and Oreo. Big Island ROCKS
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5-01-2006 @ 1:03PM
Leslie said...
I agree with Jeff. Also, did the developers do due diligence? Did the City circumvent CEQA, if that applies in this case? No one can be blamed for wanting to protect what they see as the best interests of their children. Not just a line-of-sight issue. In this instance, security no doubt is the biggest factor in Mr. Depp's mind. Also, there might be the additional concern that said adjacent development will devalue the worth of the Sweetzer Avenue property. I can relate, both as a mother and as a homeowner.
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