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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1/10/1994i CITY OF DIAMOND BAR MINUTES OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW JANUARY 10, 1994 CALL TO ORDER: Community Development Director James DeStefano called the meeting to order at 6:10 p.m. at the South Coast Air Quality Management District Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California. ROLL CALL: Community Development Director James DeStefano and Planning Technician Ann Lungu., MINUTES: CDD/DeStefano approved the minutes of November 22, 1993, as presented. Nov. 22, 1993 PUBLIC HEARING: PT/Lungu reported that ADR 93-20 is a request made by the applicant, Mr. Piermarini, to construct a new 7,043 square foot ADR 93-20 two story single family residence, located at 1821 Diamond Knoll (lot #11) in "The Country", to include a four car garage, -swimming pool, spa, covered patio, and retaining wall. The project is in the R-1-10,000 zone, and complies with all the City's development standards, except for the location ofthe pilasters in the front yard setback. PT/Lungu noted that the applicant still needs to receive architectural approval from "The Country". It is recommended that the Community Development Director approve the project, with the conditions listed within the resolution. CDD/DeStefano declared the public hearing opened, and invited those wishing to speak to come forward. CDD/DeStefano explained to the audience that even though Mr. Piermarini's subdivision has been approved by the Planning Commission, per City Ordinance, all new single family homes must undergo a public hearing review. PT/Lungu explained that all the conditions set forth in the original approval still apply, in addition to any conditions set forth during this Administrative Development Review hearing. CDD/DeStefano reviewed the elements of the proposed project. Mr. Vakil, a neighbor, expressed concern that the proposed retaining wall be made more aesthetically pleasing then the existing crib wall. - _ II i_ __eW.t_.d"IKJINIIIuJ..JWw64­,..-.. �,1� __.— tw—__.._, _­­—.­,...,—..,.,,.._� ___ January .10, 1994 Page 2 Hearing no one else wishing to speak, CDD/DeStefano declared the public hearing closed. CDD/DeStefano, noting that the grant is proposed for a one year period, which requires substantial construction to commence during that time period, inquired of the, applicant if one year is enough time to get the project underway. Mr. Piermarini stated that he does not see a problem with beginning substantial construction within the one year period, as long as he would be allowed an extension if a problem occurred with financing. CDD/DeStefano approved ADR 93-20 with the findings of fact and conditions listed in the staff report. CDD/DeStefano stated that, for the record, this project is the implementation of a previously approved final tentative subdivision, with no major issues with respect to the General Plan. The City Attorney has reviewed the issues pertaining. to the approval of administerial projects and administrative development review hearings, and has issued opinions in December of 1993 that further permit the approval of this kind of project. ADR 93-21 PT/Lungu reported that ADR 93-21 is a request made by the applicant, Mr. Piermarini, to construct a new 8,126 square foot two story single family residence, located on Diamond Knoll lot #1 in "The Country", to include a four car garage, 1,269 square foot swimming pool enclosure attached to the home, two balconies, and a retaining wall with a maximum height of five feet. The project complies with all the City's development standards, except for the structures within the 20 foot front yard setback. PT/Lungu noted that the applicant still needs to receive architectural approval from "The Country". It is recommended that the Administrative Development Director approve the project, with the conditions listed within the resolution. CDD/DeStefano declared the public hearing opened and invited those wishing to speak to come forward. There being no one in the audience wishing to speak, CDD/DeStefano declared the public hearing closed. January 10, 1994 Page 3 CDD/DeStefano approved ADR 93-21 with the findings of fact and conditions listed in the staff report, and subject to his approval of the enclosed swimming pool structure. � He stated that the City Attorney's opinion indicated at the last hearing item applies to this hearing item as well. ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to conduct, CDD/DeStefano adjourned the meeting at 6:40 p.m, Respectively, mes DeStefa o Community Dev pment Director