PCRES 1992-017PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 92-017
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, ANNOUNCING FINDINGS AND
GRANTING A VARIANCE FROM THE MINIMUM LOT SQUARE
FOOTAGE REQUIREMENT, LOT WIDTH AND SETBACK
REQUIREMENTS
CASE NO. VAR 92-022
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the 28th day of April, 1992, hold a duly -noticed Public Hearing to consider
the request of George Mooney for a Variance to Chapter 9.42.050 of the La Quinta
Municipal Code (LQMC), to deviate from the SR (Special Residential) standards by
creating a parcel size less than 5,000 square feet, less than 50 feet wide, and to
create a five foot sideyard setback for a zero lot line single family home, located on
the west side of Eisenhower Drive and 208 feet south of Calle Tampico, more
particularly described as:
LOTS 5, BLOCK 127 SANTA CARMELITA AT VALE IN LA
QUINTA, UNIT #14, PAGE 14 IN MAP BOOK 18/82-83
WHEREAS, said Variance request has complied with the requirements
of "The Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970" as
amended and adopted by Resolution 83-68, in that the Planning Director conducted
an initial study, and has determined that the proposed project will not have a
significant adverse impact on the environment, and a categorical exemption has been
prepared; 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 Special Residential Zone Code requirements to the
subject property will deprive the applicant, George Mooney, of the privilege
to enjoy his property in a similar fashion to other surrounding property
owner's without having any legal encumbrances on his property which could
cloud his property title in the future based on existing facts.
The finished lot (4,400 square feet) will provide the same outdoor recreation
opportunities as a typical home and all other provisions of the SR Zone Code
can be met. Since the purpose and intent of the setback standard is to
provide design guidelines, requirements may be reasonably attained by
special conditions of approval.
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.
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4. The Conditions of Approval will assure that the integrity of the Village
Specific Plan will be upheld and this action will not negatively affect adjacent
parcels.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the
City of La Quinta, California, as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the findings of
the Commission in this case.
2. That it does hereby confirm the conclusion of the Categorical Exemption 15305,
Class 5 which indicated that approval of the Variance would not constitute a
significant impact on the environment.
3. That it does hereby grant said Variance 92-022 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 28th day of April, 1992, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Ladner, Ellson, Marrs, Vice Chairman Mosher
NOES: None
ABSENT: Chairwoman Barrows
ABSTAIN: None
IFRED'MOSHIER, Vice Chairman
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
of Quinta,j California
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1PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 92-017
VARIANCE 92-022 - APPROVED
APRIL 28, 1992
The property line separating Lots 4 and 5, Block 127 of Santa Carmelita at
Vale La Quints No. 14 shall be adjusted 6 feet south of its present location
through the review and approval of a Lot Line Adjustment application. The
property adjustment shall be recorded with the County of Riverside within two
weeks after approval of this case by the City Council.
The north sideyard setback for 51-125 Eisenhower Drive shall be five feet and
subject to all other requirements of the SR Zone Code Standards.
This case shall not effect SR Adjustment Case 89-002 which was previously
reviewed by the City in 1989.
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