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P.O. Box 1504 J
78-495 CALLS TAMPICO
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253
March 30,2004
Mr. Jerry Lugo
79-860 Boqueron Way
Bermuda Dunes, CA 92201
SUBJECT: MINOR ADJUSTMENT PERMIT 2004-532
(FRONT YARD SETBACK ENCROACHMENT)
Dear Mr. Lugo:
(7 60) 777-7000
FAX (7.60) 777-7101
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Please let this letter stand as notification 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. Youir request for
an encroachment of one foot into the required front'yard setback of 10 feet
in order to legalize the residence has been approved based on the following
Findings:
FINDINGS:
1. The Minor Adjustment is consistent with the La Quinta General Plan,
in that the request does not alter the approved land use for the
property, or affect land uses on surrounding properties.
.2. The Minor Adjustment is consistent with. the intent of the La Quinta
Zoning Code, in. that the request is for a deviation of no more than
1.0% of a development standard. Ten percent is the 'maximum
deviation of any code pursuant to Section 9.210.040 of the Zoning
Code.
3. Approval and execution of the Minor Adjustment is not dletrimental.to
the • public health, safety and general welfare, nor injurious or
incompatible with other properties and land uses in the vicinity. The
adjustment has no impact on health and safety issues, and will not
affect physical land use characteristics in the vicinity.
4. Processing and approving the Minor Adjustment is Categorically
Exempt - with regard- to "the _ re.quirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act . (CEQA), , pursuant to CEQA . Guidelines.
Section 15305(a). No further environmental analysis is required.
Please be advised that this approval, relates only to the allowance in a
reduction of the front yard setback as stated above. This approval does not
imply any entitlement. or approval of a .building permit for any structure(s)
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 the Building Department.
Should you have any questions or need additional informat on, please
contact me at your earliest convenience at (760) 777-7068.
Sincerely, }
JERRY HERMAN
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
MARTIN MAGANA
Associate Planner
c:, Buildingy.,&' Safety Department