MA 2014-668i
City of La Quinta
78-495 Calle Tampico
La Quinta, California 92253
PHONE: 760.777.7125 FAX: 760.777.1233 `
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MINOR ADJUSTMENT =
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CITY OF L,A-Q,U-IMTA s
COMMUI�iP4'D�VpL�MENT'
`Sectd s`A,:B and -C are-to&be completed by the applicant injihe r enfirety and shall be
accornpariiedby all'listediplans,,studies - reports:and exhibits listed, inrSection,D°unless
4. Yspecifically,waivediby the appropriate City -staff member and ndted thereon.
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SECTION A -PROJECT INFORMATION
Project Name: Q LO LK WA L1,,
Requested
Adjustment: 1,2 Zn SNGREhS-E ry FEIVGE HE161Y'r 7-o'Ae,10&0
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APN #(s):
Site Address/ '
Location: s 3 z 6 .o A ✓E IV I DA RA' i R t- Z-
LA. QU INTA GA' 212 5s
General Plan: Zoning:
Specific Plan: Proposed Use:
• Proposed Phases: Related Cases: ,
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SECTION B — STATEMENT OF FINDINGS
The purpose of this form is to provide a detailed statement addressing the required findings that
must be made in order for a .minor adjustment, to be granted. Please use a separate sheet if
needed.
Surrounding Uses. Why will approval of the variance 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?
SECTION C - APPLICANT/OWNER INFORMATION
Applicant: VA ✓ I 0 WAR 060 760 771 53 4 2
(Name) (Phone)
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(Mailing Address) (Email)
Owner(s): % s ft 6 0 ✓e
(Name) (Phone)
(Mailing Address) (Email)
Architect:
(Name) (Phone)
(Mailing Address) (Email)
(California State License #)
Applicant Certification
I certify that I have read this application packet in its entirety and understand the City's
submittal and review process and the requirements for this application. I further certify
that each application item submitted as part of this application is consistent with the
minimum required contents for that item as described in Section D_ of this application. 1
understand and agree that if during the processing of the application, it is determined the
information does not strictly meet such standards or. contains errors or omissions,
clarification and/or supplemental information may be required and the preparation of such
information may be. considered, in the Planning .Director's judgment, an unreasonable
delay and will result in a suspension of processing time limits in, accordance with the
California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Se
%tion 15109.
Applicant's Signature: -/Z��. Date: Fey 1..4- Zo
Print Name: Da VI � . ill aord Z h
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Owner Certification
I certify under the penalty of the laws of the State of California that I am the property owner
of the property that is the subject matter of this application and I am authorizing and
hereby do consent to the filing of this application and acknowledge that the final approval
by the City of La Quinta, if any, may result in restrictions, limitations and construction
obligations being imposed on this real property.
Owner/Authorized Agent Signature*: &x..,,4d u4ix Date: FCh 2014
Print Name(s): Wc4 ird e h
*An authorized agent for the owner must attach a notarized letter of authorization from the legal property
owner. Any off -site work identified on the plans must be accompanied by a statement of authorization with a
notarized signature of the subject property owner.
SECTION D - APPLICATION SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
Additional information may be required based on review of the project description.
Submittal waivers may be obtained through staff consultation, a pre -submittal meeting, or a
preliminary review application. No applications will be accepted by mail.
APPLICATION SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS — INITIAL
TO BE COMPLETED BY CITY STAFF
Each of the following items is required for submittal
unless a waiver is granted by City Staff. Any waiver
# of E-
must be confirmed by initialing of ' this form by the
# of
copies
Waiver
£
2person
granting the waiver prior to submittal. Please see
paper
in PDF
OK'd b
Section D for the description and completion
copies
fan Cp_
(initials)
tn'
requirements of each item.
FS=Full Size / R=Reduced to 11 "x 17"
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FILING FEES
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Filing Fees Receipt
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APPLICATION INFORMATION
p
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Application w/Statement of Findings
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1
NA
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Site Photographs
1
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PLAN SET
p
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Index Sheet
5FS/1OR
1
NA
p
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Site Plan
5FS/1OR
1
NA
p
p
Floor Plan
5FS/1 OR
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PRIMARY REPORTS/STUDIES/EXHIBITS
p
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Preliminary Title Report
1
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SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS - PRIOR TO HEARING
The following items are to be submitted after
# of E-
the project is scheduled* for Planning
# of
copies in
Submitted
Commission review and must be received by
paper
PDF
format
the Planning Department at least 12 working
copies
(on CD-
days prior to the scheduled PC meeting date.
ROM)
Bound 11 "x17" reduction of complete final Plan Set with
3
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colored Site Plan Sheets
Full size (not to exceed 24"x36") complete final Plan Set
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with colored Site Plan Sheets
*If these required items are not received by the Planning Department by the end of the day 12
working days before the scheduled PC meeting date, the project's review will be re -scheduled for a
later date.
SECTION E - SUBMITTAL ITEM DESCRIPTIONS
FILING FEES
Filing Fees are to be paid at the time of application. As part of the submittal process you will be
asked to pay your fees at the Finance Department counter and return to the Planning Department
counter with the receipt showing payment of fees which will be copied and submitted along with
the other application materials. Additional environmental review related fees (if any) will be
determined and payable at the time the application is determined complete.
REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION SUBMITTAL
Minor Adjustment Application Fee: See attached Master Fee Schedule*
REQUIRED AT TIME APPLICATION IS READY FOR FINAL REVIEW AND APPROVAL
CEQA Filing Fee: $64** Required regardless of exempt status
* Payable to City of La Quinta
* * Separate cashiers check payable to County of Riverside
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Application: A City application form complete with all requested information and original
signatures in Sections A, B and C provided.
If you have any questions regarding filling out the Application, please contact the Planning
Department at (760) 777-7125.
Statement of Findings: The statement of findings portion (Section B) of the application explains
how the proposed variance satisfies the required findings for granting a minor adjustment and
shall be completed in its entirety.
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PREPARED 2/24/14, 8:26:49 PAYMENTS DUE INVOICE
CITY OF LA QUINTA PROGRAM PZ821L
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PROJECT NUMBER: 14-00000036 MA 2014-668; ADJUSTMENT TO ALLOW 5'6" WA
FEE DESCRIPTION AMOUNT DUE -
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MA (H2) 286.00
TOTAL DUE 286.00
Please present this invoice to•the cashier with full payment.
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P.O. Box 1504
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92247-1504
78-495 CAL.Lr TAMPICO
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253
February 27, 2014
Mr. David Warden
53-260 Avenida Ramirez
La Quinta, CA 92253
SUBJECT: MINOR ADJUSTMENT 2014-668
53-260 AVENIDA RAMIREZ
Dear Mr. Warden:
(760) 7 7 7 - 7 0 0 0
FAX (760) 777-7161
The Community Development Department has reviewed your Minor Adjustment
application (MA 2014-668), pursuant to Section 9.210.040 of the City of La
Quinta Zoning Code.
REQUEST:
Grant up to a 10% adjustment to increase the maximum wall height from five feet
(5') to five and a half feet (5'-6") to allow for the construction of a 5'-6" wall
within the front yard setback.
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 2014-668 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 2014-668 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 2014-668 is in compliance
with the California Environmental Quality Act. The adjustment requested falls
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under CEQA Guidelines Section 15305(a) as a "Minor Alterations to Land" -
Class 5 Categorical Exemption.
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4. Approval of Minor Adjustment 2014-668 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.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. A building permit shall be obtained prior to construction.
2. The proposed construction shall comply with all other development
standards as required under the La Quinta Zoning Code.
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 760-777-7067.
Si cerely,
AY
As late Planner
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