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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 Quints Zoning Ordinance. Other deviations shall. require
consideration of a variance (pursuant to Section 9.210.030Nariance\Zoning Ordinance): 'If the Applicant is not the owner
of the property, a letter must be submitted by the owner authorizing the Applicant to execute this document in his behalf.
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CONTACT PERSON (IF DIFFERENT): PHONE: 760 • ra -1077 �-
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LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: LOT # TRACT Z4 590
ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER -.;L7.(,8-
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SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT DATE .Nc��di,� ,
SIGNATURE OF OWNER (jnot a same as applicant)
PLANNER:
The following findings shall be made by the decision -making authority 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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PROJECT NUMBER: 12-00000143 MA 12-652 CHENG RESIDENCE 79-770 CITRUS
FEE DESCRIPTION AMOUNT DUE
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MINOR ADJUSTMENT 200.00
TOTAL DUE 200.00
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PROJECT NUMBER: 12-00000143 MA 12-652 CHENG RESIDENCE 79-770 CITRUS
FEE DESCRIPTION AMOUNT DUE
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MINOR ADJUSTMENT 200.00
TOTAL DUE 200.00
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LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92247=1504
78-495 CALLE TAMPICO
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253
August .31, 2012
Mr. A.P. Skip Lench
PO Box 450
La Quinta, CA 92247
SUBJECT: MINOR ADJUSTMENT 2012-652
79-770 CITRUS
Dear Mr. Lench:
(760) 7 7 7 - 7 0 0 0
FAX (760) .777-7101
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This letter is to report that the Planning Department has reviewed your Minor
Adjustment application (MA 2012-652), pursuant to Section 9.210.040 of the City
of La Quinta Zoning Code, for the residence at 79-770 Citrus.
REQUEST:
Grant up to a 10% adjustment to reduce the front yard setback from twenty (20)
feet to eighteen (18) feet, to allow for the construction of a casita, as shown' on
the -attached plans.
CONDITIONS:
1. A building permit shall be obtained from the Building & Safety Department
prior to construction.
2. The proposed addition and all other construction shall comply with all other
development standards as required under the La Quinta Zoning Code.
DECISION:
Approval is granted for the requested adjustment subject to the above listed
condition$ and based on the following findings:
1. Minor .Adjustment 2012-652 is consistent with the La Quinta General Plan,
in that the encroachment proposed does not alter the approved land use for
the property, or affect land use on surrounding similar properties.
2. Minor Adjustment 2012-652 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 2012-652 is in compliance
with the California Environmental Quality Act. The adjustment requested falls
under CEQA Guidelines Section ,15305(a) as a "Minor Alterations to Land" -
Class 5 Categorical Exemption.
4. Approval of. Minor Adjustment 2012-652 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.
Please be advised that the City only approves one Minor Adjustment for one
setback per lot, regardless of the percentage of the development standard adjusted.
This approval relates only to allowance of the reduction 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
are applicable. and shall be adhered to in preparing plans for building plan check.
If you. have any additional questions, please contact me at 760-777-7125.
SincEkely,
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Associate Planner
C: Building & Safety Department
Camillo and Sarah Cheng
23708 SE 18th St.
Sammamish, WA 98075
To Whom It May Concern:
We are the owners of the property located at 79770 Citrus, La Quinta, CA. We are in the process
of permitting plans to add a casita at the referenced location. This letter authorizes Skip Lench to
sign on the application entitled "Minor. Setback Adjustment". If you have any questions, you
may reach me at 425 / 985-4861 or locally at 760 / 625-1488.
Thank you.
Sincerel ,
Sarah .Cheng
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