PCRES 1991-055PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 91-055
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, ANNOUNCING FINDINGS AND
GRANTING A VARIANCE FROM BUILDING HEIGHT
RESTRICTIONS
CASE NO. VAR 91-020
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the 12th day of November, 1991, hold a duly -noticed Public Hearing to
consider the request of JACK SOBELMAN for approval of a Variance to the building
height restriction in the SR Zone for a residence under construction located at 52-
815 Avenida Martinez, more particularly described as:
Lots 3 & 4, Block 145, Santa Carmelita at Vale La Quinta Unit #15
WHEREAS, said Variance request has complied with the requirements
of "The Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970" ( County
of Riverside, Resolution 82-213, adopted by reference in City of La Quinta Ordinance
5), in that the Planning Director has determined that the project is categorically
exempt and no further documentation is deemed necessary; and,
WHEREAS, upon hearing and considering all testimony and arguments,
if any, of all interested persons desiring to be heard, said Planning Commission did
find the following facts and reasons to justify the granting of said Variance:
The strict application of the subject height requirements to the subject
property will deprive it of privileges enjoyed by other similarly zoned
property in the area, since the purpose and intent of the height requirements
may be reasonably attained.
Approval of the Variance as conditioned will not constitute the granting of any
special privileges inconsistent with limitations on other similarly zoned
property in the area.
The purpose and intent of the height requirements are satisfied without
adversely affecting adjacent parcels.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the
City of La Quinta, California, as follows:
That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the findings of
the Commission in this case.
That it does hereby grant said Variance 91-020 for the reasons set forth in
this Resolution and subject to the attached conditions.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La
Quinta Planning Commission, held on this 12th day of November, 1991, by the
following vote, to wit:
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AYES: Commissioners Mosher, Ladner, Ellson, Marrs, Chairwoman
Barrows
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
KATIE BARROWS, Chairwoman
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
RR RMAN, Planning Director
ty o La Quinta, California
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 91-055
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED
VARIANCE 91-020
NOVEMBER 12, 1991
1 . That the height of the building shall be kept as low as feasible.
2. That all special drainage requirements of the Building and Safety Department
shall be complied with.
3. That the minimum 3-24" box size trees shall be provided in the front yard
planter in between the driveways to help alleviate the apparent height of the
residence.
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