PCRES 1994-010PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 94-010
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF LA QUINTA, RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL
AMENDMENTS TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING
MAXIMUM GUEST HOUSE SIZES IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES
ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 94-041
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta did on the loth
day of May, 1994, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing recommending to the City Council
amendments to the La Quinta Municipal Code regarding maximum guest house sizes in
residential zones; and,
WHEREAS, this Text Amendment 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 No. 5), in that the
Planning Director has determined that this amendment is categorically exempted from the
guidelines for implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act; 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 to justify recommendation for approval of said Ordinance Amendment:
1. The Text Amendments to the Municipal Code are consistent with the La Quinta General
Plan.
2. Approval of the Amendments will not result in any significant adverse environmental
impacts.
3. The Amendments will provide for improved appearance to single-family residential
development which will in turn improve the neighborhood.
4. The Amendments will provide development flexibility.
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;
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2. That it does hereby recommend to the City Council approval of the above described
Zoning Ordinance Amendment request for the reasons set forth in this Resolution, and
as illustrated in Exhibit "A", attached hereto.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta
Planning Commission, held on this loth day of May, 1994, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Adolph, Ellson, Marrs, Chairwoman Barrows
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Abels
ABSTAIN: None
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KATIE BARROWS Chairwoman
City of La Quinta, California
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iRMAN, Planning Director
Quinta, California
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_ PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 94-010
ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 94-041
MAY 10, 1994
EXHIBIT "A"
Amend the La Quinta Municipal Code Sections 9.32.030 (in R-1, 9.42.085 (in SR), 9.44.120
(in R-2), 9.48.090 (in R-2 A), 9.50.100 (in R-V), 9.52.040 (in R-3), 9.68.080 (in R-4), and
9.116.030 (in A-1) as follows:
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR ATTACHED OR DETACHED GUEST HOUSES
These provisions regulate guest houses. All applications shall be reviewed utilizing the
administrative plot plan process. A deed restriction shall be required for recordation against the
property to prohibit the use or conversion of the unit to a rental or for sale, or permit the
addition of a kitchen or cooking facility.
A "guest house" means detached unit which does not have cooking facilities, but has sleeping
and sanitary facilities; is ancillary to a permanent existing residence; is developed on the same
parcel; complies with the design guidelines of the zone it is located; is architecturally compatible
with the existing primary residential unit and adheres to the development standards of the zone
it is located. In addition to the above, a guest house must comply with the following minimum
standards:
Height: Consistent with primary residences
Setbacks: Front 25 feet
Rear 10 feet
Side (interior) 5 feet
Street side 10 feet
Parking: One open or enclosed space in addition to that required for
primary residence.
Setback from
permanent building: 6 feet
Maximum square footage: Maximum guest house size shall not exceed 30% of the
existing primary residence size not including the existing
garage and/or carport.
Lot coverage: Not more than 60% of the lot can be covered with
permanent/temporary buildings (such as a single family
home, private garages, second units, accessory buildings,
covered patios, guest houses, etc.)
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