MA 2018-0004 54474 Herrera (Avenida) (05.16.2018) 78-495 Calle Tampico La Quinta, CA 92253 760.777.7000
May 16, 2018
Mike Hyde
42949 Madio Street
Indio, CA 92201
SUBJECT: MINOR ADJUSTMENT 2018-0004: 54474 AVENIDA HERRERA
Dear Mr. Hyde:
The Design and Development Department has reviewed your Minor Adjustment application
(MA 2018-0004), pursuant to Section 9.210.040 of the City of La Quinta Zoning Code.
REQUEST:
Grant up to a 10% adjustment to decrease the side yard setback by 6”, from 5’-0” to 4’-6”
from the northern property line to accommodate a relocated condensing unit, per the
attached exhibit.
DECISION:
Approval is granted for the requested adjustment based on the following findings and
subject to the conditions of approval listed below:
1. Minor Adjustment 2018-0004 is consistent with the La Quinta General Plan, in that
the proposal does not alter the approved land use for the property, or affect land use
on surrounding similar properties.
2.Minor Adjustment 2018-0004 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.Processing and approval of Minor Adjustment 2018-0004 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 2018-0003 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.
78-495 Calle Tampico La Quinta, CA 92253 760.777.7000
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. A building permit shall be obtained prior to relocation.
2. The proposed construction shall comply with all other development standards as
required under the La Quinta Zoning Code.
Please be advised that the City only approves three Minor Adjustments per lot, regardless of
the percentage of the development standard adjusted. This approval relates only to
allowance of the adjustment 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 760-777-7069.
Sincerely,
Carlos Flores
Associate Planner
PLANNING APPROVAL
ADMINISTRATIVE
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DATE 05/16/2018 5:12:04 PM
MA2018-0004