MUP 07-596July 20, 2007
Mr. James S. Sorenson
55-802 Brae Burn
La Quinta, CA 92253
SUBJECT: MINOR ADJUSTMENT 07-596
55-802 BRAE BURN
Dear Mr. Sorenson:
This letter is to report that the Planning Department has reviewed your Minor
Adjustment application, pursuant to Section 9.210.040 ^f the City of La Quinta Zoning
Code.
Request:
To allow for a 10% decrease in the front yard setback from twenty (20) feet to eighteen
feet (18) to allow the addition of a Casita unit.
Decision:
Approval is granted for the requested decrease in the front yard setback, based on the
following findings:
• Minor Adjustment 2007-596 is consistent with the La Quinta General Plan, in that
the decreased proposed does not alter the approved land use for the property, or
affect land use on surrounding similar properties.
• Minor Adjustment 2007-596 is consistent with the intent of the La Quinta Zoning
Code, in that the requested adjustments will retain adequate yard separations as
required under said Zoning Code.
• Processing and approval of Minor Adjustment 2007-596 is in compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act. The adjustments requested fall under
CEQA Guidelines Section 15305, which includes minor alterations in land use
limitations as Categorically Exempt under this Section.
P.O. Box 1504 • LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92247-1504
78-495 CALLF TAYIPICO • LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253 ��
(760) 777-7000 -FAX (760) 777-7101
• Approval of Minor Adjustment 2007-596 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.
Based on the noted findings, your Minor Adjustment Pentrit is subject to the following
Conditions:
1. A building permit shall be obtained from the Bui!dir:g & Safety Department prior
to construction of the casita.
.2.. You are limited to one. minor adjustment per lot, therefore future request for minor
adjustments cannot be approved.
3. Provide a letter from the HOA to the Planning Department which states the HOA
acceptance to the requested reduction.
Please be advised that this approval relates only to allov;ance of the decrease 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 setback provisions and 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.
Sincerely,
ERIC CEJA
Assistant Plann
C: Building & Safety Department