MA 2019-0005 Davis Residence - 78645 La Jarita (Avenida) (04.04.2019)April 4, 2019
Mr. Rick Morris
51-525 Avenida Juarez
La Quinta, CA 92253
SUBJECT: MINOR ADJUSTMENT 2019-0005 – Davis Residence
Dear Mr. Morris:
The Design and Development Department has reviewed your Minor Adjustment application (MA
2019-0005), pursuant to the City of La Quinta Zoning Code. You requested two modifications: the
first to increase the building height from the permitted 17 feet to 17 feet and 11 inches, and the
second to increase lot coverage from the permitted 50% to 51.3%. Staff has reviewed your
request, and finds:
1.The requested increase in height from 17’ to 17’11” and building coverage from 50% to 51.3%
are consistent with Section 9.210.040.C., insofar as they represents an increase in a numerical
development standard of less than 10%.
2.The project is consistent with the General Plan, as it proposes a single family home in the Low
Density Residential land use designation.
3.The project is consistent with the Zoning Code, insofar as Section 9.210.040 allows for up to
three variations of up to 10% of development standards for single family home building
permits.
4.The project complies with CEQA, insofar as it is categorically exempt under CEQA Guidelines
Section 15305, Minor Alterations to Land Use Limitations.
5.Approval of this Minor Adjustment will not create conditions materially detrimental to the public
health, safety and general welfare, or be injurious to or incompatible with other properties in
the vicinity because an increase of 11 inches will be imperceptible from surrounding properties,
the style of the home will be similar to that of other homes in the area, and homes in the area
currently exist that exceed the 17 foot height limitation. In regards to the increase in lot
coverage, the City does not have a maximum garage size standard, and the home and garage
together fit within the required setbacks.
All other development standards of the La Quinta Zoning Code are applicable and shall be adhered
to in preparing plans for building plan check. Please note that the Zoning Ordinance allows up to
three Minor Adjustments per lot, so that there now remains one Minor Adjustment request for this
property. If you have any additional questions, please contact me at 760-777-7125.
Sincerely,
Nicole Sauviat Criste
Consulting Planner