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Villa Park council denies proposed four‑lot subdivision at 19401 Mesa Drive after drainage, traffic and density objections
Summary
After a lengthy public hearing, the Villa Park City Council voted 4‑0 to deny a tentative parcel map and associated density bonus for 19401 Mesa Drive, citing unresolved drainage, traffic and neighborhood‑scale concerns raised by staff and residents.
The Villa Park City Council denied a tentative parcel map for 19401 Mesa Drive and the developer’s accompanying density bonus request after a public hearing that drew neighbors, planning staff and the applicant.
The application sought to subdivide a 94,225‑square‑foot parcel into four lots (each at least 20,000 square feet) and to count accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in the project calculations in a way that triggered a 35 percent state density bonus (referencing California Government Code section 65915). City staff had recommended approval, finding the parcels would meet local lot‑size standards and that CEQA exemptions (citing CEQA Guidelines…
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