MA 2019-0002 79290 Cool Reflection (02.19.2019)
February 19, 2019
Martin Scott
79290 Cool Reflection
La Quinta, CA 92253
Dear Mr. Scott:
The Design and Development Department has reviewed your Minor Adjustment
application (MA 2019-0002), pursuant to Section 9.210.040 of the City of La Quinta
Zoning Code.
REQUEST:
Grant up to a 10% adjustment to decrease the current garage width by 2 ft., from 20 ft.
to 18 ft. to accommodate a recessed aquarium, per the attached exhibits.
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 2019-0002 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 2019-0002 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 2019-0002 is in compliance with
the California Environmental Quality Act. The adjustment requested falls under
CEQA Guidelines Section 15305(a) as a “Minor Alterations in Land Use
Limitations” - Class 5 Categorical Exemption.
4. Approval of Minor Adjustment 2019-0002 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.
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, Planning Manager
Design and Development Department