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P.O. Box 1504
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92247-1504
78-495 CALLS TAMPICO (760) 777-7000
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253 FAX (760) 777-7101
January 3, 2006
Mr. Joseph Birdsell
PO Box 630
La Quinta, CA 92247
SUBJECT: MINOR ADJUSTMENT 05-571
53-875 AVENIDA RUBIO
Dear Mr. Birdsell:
This letter is to report 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.
Minor Adjustment Request:
To increase the maximum front yard wall height in the first ten feet from 5.00 feet to
5.50 feet.
Decision:
Approval is granted for the requested reduction, based on the following findings:
• Minor Adjustment 2005-571 is consistent with the La Quinta General Plan, in that
the reduction proposed does not alter the approved land use for the property, or
affect land use on surrounding similar properties.
• Minor Adjustment 2005-571 is consistent with the intent of the La Quinta Zoning
Code, in that the requested adjustment will retain adequate rear yard separations
as required under said Zoning Code.
• Processing and approval of Minor Adjustment 2005-571. is in compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act. The adjustment requested falls under
CEQA Guidelines Section 15305(a), which includes minor setback and parcel
adjustments as Categorically Exempt under this Section.
• Approval of Minor Adjustment 2005-571 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.
Please be advised that this approval relates only to allowance of the reduction 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 setback provisions and. development
standards of the La Quinta Zoning Code are applicable and shall be adhered to in
preparing plans for building plan check. One stamped .copy of the original exhibit is
attached for submittal with your building plans.
If you have any additional questions, please contact me at 760-777-7125
Very truly yours,
JAY WUU
Assistant Planner
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