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P.O. Box 1504
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92247-1504
78-495 CALLE TAMPICO (760) 777-7000
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253 FAX (760) 777-7101
March 18, 2013
Mr. Jason Whitley
Whitley's Construction
77-775 Jackal Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92211
SUBJECT: MINOR ADJUSTMENT 2013-664: 50-565 EL DORADO DRIVE
Dear Mr. Whitley:
This letter is to report that the Community Development Department has reviewed
your Minor Adjustment application (MA 2013-664), pursuant to Section 9.210.040
of the City of La Quinta Zoning Code.
REQUEST:
Grant up to a 10% adjustment to reduce the 'minimum front yard setback from
twenty feet (20') to eighteen feet (18') to allow for the construction of an addition
to the existing home.
CONDITIONS:
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.
DECISION:
Approval is granted for the requested adjustment subject to the above listed
conditions and based on the following findings:
1. Minor Adjustment 2013-664 is consistent with the La Quinta General Plan,
in that the proposal does not alte"r the approved land use for the property, or
affect land use on surrounding similar properties.
2. Minor Adjustment 2013-664 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.
ode:3. Processing and approval of Minor Adjustment 2013-664 is in compliance
with the California Environmental Quality Act. The adjustment requested falls
under CEQA Guidelines Section 15305(a) as a "Minor Alterations to Land" -
Class 5 Categorical Exemption.
4. Approval of Minor Adjustment 2013-664- 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.
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 760-777-7125.
Sincerely,
ERIC 'CEJA`
Assistant Planner