MA 2018-0005 54415 Sea Hero Cir (06.04.2018)
78-495 Calle Tampico La Quinta, CA 92253 760.777.7000
June 4, 2018
Joe Baiza
MSA Consulting
34200 Bob Hope Drive
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
SUBJECT: MINOR ADJUSTMENT 2018-0005: 54415 SEA HERO CIRCLE
Dear Mr. Baiza:
The Design and Development Department has reviewed your Minor Adjustment application
(MA 2018-0005), pursuant to Section 9.210.040 of the City of La Quinta Zoning Code.
REQUEST:
Grant up to a 10% adjustment to decrease the rear yard setback by 2 ft., from 20 ft. to 18 ft.
from the northern property line to accommodate a house design, 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 2018-0005 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 2018-0005 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 2018-0005 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 2018-0005 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 construction.
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 760-777-7067.
Sincerely,
Cheri L. Flores
Senior Planner
PLANNING APPROVAL
ADMINISTRATIVE
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EXHIBIT# ____________________
INITIAL clflores
DATE 06/04/2018 5:25:00 PM
MA2018-0005