MA 2002-503P.O. Box 1504
II 78-495 CALLE TAMPICO
Shipi�gBrighterThan Ever LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253
July 8, 2002
Mr. & Mrs. James Christopolous
44480 Foxtail Circle
La Quinta, CA 92253
SUBJECT: MINOR ADJUSTMENT 2002-503
LOCATION: 44480 Foxtail Circle
APN: 604-084-014
(760) 777-7000
FAX (760) 777-7101
This letter is to report that the Community Development Department has reviewed
your Minor Adjustment application, pursuant to Section 9.210.040 of the City of La
Quinta Zoning Code.
MINOR ADJUSTMENT REQUEST:
To reduce the interior garage dimension from 20x20 feet to 19.67 feet x20 feet.
DECISION:
Approval is granted for the requested reduction, based on the following findings:
• Minor Adjustment 2002-503 is consistent with the La Quinta General Plan, in
that the reduction proposed does not alter the approved land use for the
property, or, affect land use on surrounding similar properties.
• Minor Adjustment 2002-503 is consistent with the intent of the La Quinta
Zoning Code, in that the requested adjustment does not affect the required 20 -
foot minimum setback at the garage area, and will not detrimentally affect the
minimum garage depth as required under the Zoning Code. This request is for
a 1.65% reduction in the standard, whereas the maximum request can be for
up to a 10% reduction.
• Processing and approval of Minor Adjustment 2002-503 is in compliance with
the California Environmental Quality Act. The adjustment requested falls under
CEQA Guidelines Section 15305(a), which includes minor setback and parcel
adjustments as Categorically Exempt under this Section.
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• Approval of Minor Adjustment 2002-503 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 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 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. A copy of this letter needs to
be attached for submittal with your building plans.
If you have any questions, please contact me at 760-777-7069.
Very truly yours,
JERRY HERMAN
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
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Wallace Nesbit
Associate Planner
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Attachment
c: Building & Safety Department
File, MA 2002-503
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