MA 2017-0010 Mr. Scorteanu Fence/Wall Height Adjust. (09.22.2017)
78-495 Calle Tampico La Quinta, CA 92253 760.777.7000
September 22, 2017
Andy Scorteanu
78940 Sonesta Way
La Quinta, CA 92253
SUBJECT: MINOR ADJUSTMENT 2017-0010 – FENCE/WALL HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
Dear Mr. Scorteanu:
The Design and Development Department has reviewed your Minor Adjustment application
(MA 2017-0010), pursuant to Section 9.210.040 of the City of La Quinta Zoning Code.
REQUEST:
Grant up to a 10% adjustment to increase the height of a proposed courtyard wall in the
front yard from the 6 feet to 6 feet 6 inches to accommodate for a change in grade in the
front yard. The fence height allowed in the front yard is 6 feet, pursuant to Section 9.60.030
of the City of La Quinta Zoning Code.
DECISION:
Approval is granted for the requested adjustment based on the following findings and
subject to the conditions of approval listed below:
1. Minor Adjustment 2017-0010 is consistent with the La Quinta General Plan, in that
the proposal does not alter the approved land use for the property, or affect land use
on surrounding similar properties.
2. Minor Adjustment 2017-0010 is consistent with the intent of the La Quinta Zoning
Code in that the requested adjustment will be conditioned to comply with all other
development standards as required under said Zoning Code.
3. Processing and approval of Minor Adjustment 2017-0010 is in compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act. The adjustment requested is exempt under
CEQA Guidelines Section 15303 “New Construction or Conversion of Small
Structures.”
4. Approval of Minor Adjustment 2017-0010 is not detrimental to the public health,
safety and general welfare, nor injurious or incompatible with other properties and
land use in the vicinity. The adjustment has no impact on health or safety issues, and
will not affect physical land use characteristics in the vicinity.
78-495 Calle Tampico La Quinta, CA 92253 760.777.7000
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. This adjustment is approved for a fence height up to 6 foot 6 inches.
2. The proposed construction shall comply with all other development standards as
required under the La Quinta Zoning Code and subject Specific Plan.
Please be advised that the City only approves three Minor Adjustments per lot, regardless of
the percentage of the development standard adjusted. This approval relates only to
allowance of the adjustment as stated above, and does not imply any entitlement or
approval of a building permit for any structures shown on the plans on file. All other
development standards of the La Quinta Zoning Code and subject Specific Plan are
applicable and shall be adhered to in preparing plans for building plan check.
If you have any additional questions, please contact me at 760-777-7069.
Sincerely,
Cheri Flores
Senior Planner
Encl.
Exhibit A, Approved Site Plans