MA 2006-58301
CITY C# LA QUINT ,ANCE Case No. tom— S� `
Community Development Dew D Fee: $200
APPLICATION FOR MINOR ADJUSTMENT
APPLICANT: Submit this form with two copies of a scaled site plan, drawn to adequately depict the nature of the request.
A nonrefundable fee of $200 is required when the Application is submitted. The check must be made payable to the "City
of La Quinta". A Minor Adjustment Permit (Section 9.210.040/Zoning Ordinance) may be approved only for deviations
of up to ten percent of a numerical development standard (for example, a reduction of one foot from a ten -foot setback
requirement) or for deviations specifically identified in the La Quinta Zoning Ordinance. Other deviations shall require
consideration of a variance (pursuant to Section 9.210.030/Variance\Zoning Ordinar} lithe licant is not the owner
of the property, a letter must be submitted by the owner authorizing the Applicant t doc is behalf.
PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE / _ / OCT
APPLICANT/CONTRACTOR: NATASHA KING
CONTACT PERSON (IF DIFFERENT):
C2T OF L.
2006
, 2006
PHONE: 7607`2-50 5809
MAILING ADDRESS: 55 415 MEDALLIST DRIVE LA QUINTA, CA 92253
(Address) (City) (State) (Zip)
OWNER'SNAME: KATHLEEN WALLEN
MAILINGADDRESS: 80 841 SPANISH BAY • LA QUINTA, CA 92253
(Address) (City) (State) (Zip)
STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY:
55 415
MEDALLIST
DRIVE
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY:
LOT #
6
TRACT 29657
ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER: 767-510-006
ADJUSTMENT REQUESTED: THE HEIGHT AT A TANGENT CORNER OF OUR PROPOSED
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ADDITION EXCEEDS THE.17' ALLOWED FOR A 5' RL INTERIOR SIDE YARD
REASON FOR REQUEST: SETBACK BY APPROXIMATELY I W . TO COMPLY WITH THE DEVELOP-
MENT STANDARD NOW WOULD REQUIRE RE -DESIGNING WITH A FLAT ROOF
SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT DATE
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SIGNATURE OF OWNER (if not the same as applicant)
PLANNER:
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The following findings shall be made by the decision -making auihority prior to the approval of any Minor Adjustment
Permit:
1. Consistency with General Plan. The project is consistent with the General Plan.
2. ' Consistency with Zoning Code. The project is consistent with the provisions of the Zoning Code.
3.. Compliance with CEQA. Processing and approval of the permit application are in compliance with the requirements
of the California Environmental Quality Act.
4. Surrounding Uses. Approval of the application will not create conditions materially detrimental to the public health,
safety and general welfare or injurious to or incompatible with other properties or land uses in the vicinity.
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�cFMOFtt�°� MEMORANDUM
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TO: Betty Sawyer,. Executive Secretary
FROM: Yvonne Franco, Assistant Planner
DATE: October 25, 2006. f
RE: REFUND FOR MINOR ADJUTMENT 06-583 (55-415 MEDALLIST DRIVE)
Ms. King, the applicant, submitted the above mentioned application to allow an addition.
at 20-feet high at the five-foot setback property line. The residence is in Specific Plan.
90-015 (Amendment 3) which allows structures to exceed 17.feet at the setback line.
Ms. King is entitled to a refund of $180 for the, allovementioned Minor Adjustment. The
amount paid for the Minor Adjustment was in•the amount of $200, but based on LQMC
Section 9.260.010 Administration of Fees only 90 percent of the;. fees paid are .
refundable.
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FAIRWAYS ASSOCIATION
June 6, 2006
Ms. Kathy Wallen
Ms. Natasha King
55-415 Medallist Drive {
La Quinta CA 92253
Re: Architectural Application - Study%Office addition
Dear Ms. Wallen & Ms. King: -
At the June 5", 2006, Architectural Committee meeting the committee reviewed and
approved your plans as submitted.
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate• to contact this. office at any time.
Sincerely,
T e �i�c%itectcu�a�G'o�r�riltee �- . ,
By: Nancy C Parkinson CLAM, CMCA
Operations Manager
For the Architectural Committee
Cc: Robert Pitchford
Fax: 760.340.5352
File
Post Office Box 1690 • La Quinta, California 92247• Phone (76C) 776-5100 • Fax (760) 776-5111
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XX Return check to requestor Mail check
Name / Title of person requesting check - -
Betty Sawyer, Executive Secretary NOV 14 2006
Department individual is associated with:
CITY OF �A gUINTA
CDD FINANCE 6&j.
Check payable to:
Natasha King.
(Name) (Vendor No.)
55-415 Medallist Drive
(Address)
La Quinta; CA 92253
Check description and invoice number:
Amount: $ 180.00
Account Number: 101-6000-343-33-00
Project Number:
Refund of filing fees for Minor Adjustment 06 583'
Signature:
(Department ea
11-1-06
(Date)
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City o f ta Quinta � 0HECK NO
KING, NATASHA 3131
DATE INVOICE ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION
11/01/06 110106 101-6000-343-33.00 REFUND -FILING F
70860
11/14/2006
AMOUNT
180.00
180.00
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9.210.040 Minor adjustments.
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Title 9 ZONING*
Chapter 9.210 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PERMITS
9.210.040 Minor adjustments.
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A. Purpose. The purpose of a minor adjustment permit is to provide for minor deviations from certain
specific development standards set forth in this code.
B. Definition. Minor, adjustments are deviations in standards which have little or no potential for adverse
impacts on the surrounding community and which are reviewed administratively-
C. Applicability. A minor adjustment permit may be approved only for deviations of up to ten percent of a
numerical development standard (for example, a reduction of one foot from a ten -foot setback requirement) or
for deviations specifically identified in this code. Other deviations shall require consideration of a variance
pursuant to Section 9.210.030.Only one setback adjustment per lot shall be allowed. Example --an adjustment
of the front and rear yard shall not be approved.
D. Decision -Making Authority. Minor adjustments shall be reviewed administratively by the director
pursuant to Section 9.200.020 unless combined with another application which requires discretionary review
by the planning commission or city council pursuant to Section 9.200.030.
E. Conditions of Approval. If a minor adjustment is approved, conditions may be placed on the permit to
mitigate or eliminate adverse impacts on surrounding properties, residents or businesses.
F. Precise Development Plan. Upon approval, a minor adjustment permit constitutes a precise
development plan. Therefore, any development authorized under such a permit shall be in compliance with the
plans, specifications and conditions of approval shown on and/or attached to the approved permit.
G. Required Findings. The following findings shall be made by the decision -making authority prior to the
approval of any minor adjustment permit:
Consistency with General Plan. The project is consistent with the general plan.
2. Consistency with Zoning Code. The project is consistent with the provisions of this zoning code.
3. Compliance with CEQA. Processing and approval of the permit application are in compliance with the
requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act.
4. Surrounding Uses. Approval of the application will not create conditions materially detrimental to the
public health, safety and general welfare or injurious to or incompatible with other properties or land uses in
the vicinity.
H. Appeals. Appeals to decisions on minor adjustments shall be reviewed pursuant to Section 9.200.120.
I. Expiration and Time Extensions. The decision -making authority may impose a time limitation on
establishment of the minor adjustment permit as defined in Section 9.200.080. Time extensions may be
granted pursuant to Section 9.200.080.
Amendments to Minor Adjustment Permits. Amendments to minor adjustments shall be processed
pursuant to Section 9.200.100.
K. Staff Certification of Construction Documents. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the director shall
certify that final construction documents conform to preliminary plans (schematic elevations, preliminary site
and landscape plans, etc.) approved as part of the adjustment. (Ord. 325 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 1998; Ord. 284 § 1
(Exh. A) (part), 1996)
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9.50. RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
* As shown on the approved specific plan for the project. **As provided in the underlying base district:
' Minimum lot frontage on cul-de-sacs and knuckles shall be 35 feet. Min. lot frontage for flag lots shall be 10 feet.
' Not including basements. Also, notwithstanding above Table, the maximum structure height = 22' for all buildings
within 150' of any General Plan -designated major arterial
' For non -garage portions of dwelling only. Also, projects with ten or more single family dwelling units shall
incorporate front setbacks varying between 20 ft. and 25 ft. or more in order to avoid streetscape monotony.
° For all but RVL District, min. garage setback shall be 20' if "roll -up" type garage door is used. Also, for side -entry
type garages, the garage setback may be reduced to 20' in the RVL District and 15' in all other residential districts.
S The following are exceptions to the minimum side set_backs_shown:
• F�or�tmerio�sraeyyardstintheJRL,.RM,+rand�Rllil)=iiDi'stncts;.ad'dtT�•foot�additional'setback=forevery=foot•of
tbniTiling�Eie�gtitrover�tT-%et-up to-a-requi`red_setback_of_LO�feet.•Eor�Ri�aay=thadTstoryfeiementoitb_u� g
porttonaover.T28;T�aI1'�be_setba`ckTazmtnunutn_oft15_�_ �r_�� _ .�.---��-.-�
• Zero-1�1�e�Fionre�l=0'�Taggregate-oflGot}i•sid"es---T-�-�'•'--" """""" T '
• Single family attached homes: Won attached side and 10' on open side.
• Garages taking access through a side yard shall conform to the minimum garage setbacks shown in this table.
6 Common open area and perimeter landscape requirements do not apply to single family detached projects unless a.
specific plan is required.. Common open area = % of net project area. Perimeter landscape setbacks are adjacent to
perimeter streets: lst no. = min. at any point; 2nd no. = min. average over entire$ontage (thus,-10/20). See•Sec.
9.60.240 for add' 1 landscape/open area standards.
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