0106-196 (AR) Correspondence for Unpermitted ARP.O. Box 1504
78-495 CALLE TAMPICO
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253 -
May 21, 2001
Mr. Jim Snellenberger
79-720 Iris Cour.-
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Mr. Snellenberger:
(760) 777-7000
FAX (760) 777-7101
This letter is being sent to identify the findings of the inspection on April 24, 2001 at 10:00 a.m.
at 79720 Iris Court in La Quinta. It is also being sent to confirm the discussion of the meeting on
April 24, 2001 at 3:30 p.m. at City Hall after the service of the Inspection Warrant.
The findings of the inspection are as follows: These structures were constructed without
submitting plans, paying fees, obtaining permits, or receiving inspections in accordance with La
Quinta Municipal Code 8.01.060.
1) The kitchen nook addition, new construction, approximately 12'6" x 10'0" (approximately 125
sq.ft.) was constructed off the existing kitchen in the rear north east corner of the dwelling. The
kitchen was remodeled in its entirety including the removal of the existing roof trusses and
reconstructed with conventional cut and stack r6of joist framing to enlarge the patio deck area
and is approximately 22'0" x 11'0" (242 sq.ft.).-
2) The living room was extended approximately 8'0" to accommodate the newly constructed
interior stairs to arses the rear east patio deck abc •c ucni c=;itiin l.he uwellii:g. lkppruxiinaiely
8'0" x 14'0" (approximately 112 sq. ft.) additional new construction was observed at the rear east
living room area of the dwelling. Required hand rails for the stairway were not constructed.
3) A second story stairway enclosure was constructed approximately 4'6" x 13'6" (60.75 sq.ft.)
above the newly constructed interior stairway located at the rear east living room area of the
dwelling.
4) At the rear of the garage south east of the existing laundry, a newly constructed addition was
constructed to connect the existing dwelling to a separately permitted detached Recreational
Vehicle garage. The new addition includes a full bath approximately 8'0" x 5'0" (approximately
40 sq.ft.), a hallway approximately 10'0" x 60" & 5'0" x 4'0" (approximately 80 sq.ft.), and a
triangular closet 12'0" x 9'0"/2 (54 sq.ft.).
5) A portion of the existing detached Recreational Vehicle garage located off of the south east
corner of the dwelling was reconstructed into a bedroom. The bedroom is approximately 13'0" x
8'0" & 7'6" x 11'0" (approximately 186.5 sq.ft.).
The remodel changed the occupancy of the "U" (garage) occupancy as required by the 1998
California Building Code. No smoke detector was installed in the bedroom or centrally located
in the hallway providing access to that bedroom. The bedroom, as constructed, does not meet the
minimum size dimensions required by La Quinta Municipal Code.
6) An air conditioning and heating system was installed for the unpermitted areas of remodel and
addition. The mechanical ducting constructed in the bedroom addition penetrates the
Recreational Vehicle garage area and was not one hour protected as required.
7) The addition area enclosed the dryer exhaust vent that terminated outside of the dwelling prior
to the unpermitted. construction in the rear east garage area. The dryer vent now terminates into
the garage contrary to the 1998 California Mechanical Code.
* These violations of La Quinta Municipal Code were also observed and noted for correction.
This portion of the letter is an addendum and may not have been discussed in the meeting at City
Hall on April 24; 2001 at 3:30 p.m.
8) Two mercury vapor lights were installed in violation of La Quinta Municipal Code
9.100.150 (0)2.
9) The recreational vehicle is not entirely fenced or screened in violation of La Quinta Municipal
Code 9.60.130.
A confirmation of the meeting held at City Hall, which you attended, on April 24, 2001, with
Building & Safety Director Tom Hartung, Building Inspector Danny Crawford, and Code
Compliance Officer Anthony Moreno is as follows: It was agreed that you would submit plans
and engineering within thirty (30) days of this meeting in an effort to progress the correction of
these Building g C:,dc °� iolations. If ti.cre iS diiy ci; iil;iic;:�it3ti ulirt�itting plans and engineering by
May , 1, you are required to notify the City of La Quinta and obtain a reasonable
7JN6 Sextension.
After the receipt of plans and the plan check process, there shall be a method of inspection and
corroboration established that ensures each phase of construction meets the minimum Building
Standards. If certain additions do not meet minimum Building Standards, direction may be given
that requires alterations or removals.
These findings have also been forwarded to the Honorable Judge B. J. Bjork through our City
Attorney's office. A failure to submit plans, obtain a permit, and perform all required
corrections and/or removals of structures not meeting minimum Building Standards may result in
further legal action.
Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated. If you have any questions regarding this
letter, please contact me directly at (760) 777-7034.
Respectfully,
Anthony Moreno
Code Compliance Officer
c: Tom Hartung
Building & Safety Director
P.O. Box 1504
78-495 CALLE TAMPICO
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253
April 30, 2001 -
Judge B. J. Bjork ,
Superior Courts of California
County of Riverside
46200 Oasis - Rm314 ,
Indio, CA 92201
Your Honor:
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FAX (760) 777-7101
The Inspection Warrant sworn and subscribed by your honor on April 19, 2001 was served at
79-720 Iris Court in La Quinta on April 24, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. The Inspection Warrant was
served to the recorded owner of the property, Mr. Jim Snellenberger. There were two Code
Compliance Officers, two Riverside County Sheriffs Deputies, and a Building and Safety
Inspector present. Photographs and videotape were taken to document the inspection. These
were the findings of the non -evasive visual inspection with accompanying photographs. .
These structures were constructed without submitting plans, paying fees, obtaining permits, or
receiving inspections in accordance with La Quinta Municipal Code 8.01.060.
1) A kitchen nook addition, new construction, approximately 12'6" x 10'0" ( approx 125 sq.ft.)
was constructed off the existing kitchen in the rear north east corner of the dwelling. The kitchen
was remodeled in its entirety including the removal of the existing roof trusses and reconstructed
With conventional cut and stack roof joist framing to enlarge the patio deck area is approximately
22'0" x 11'0" (242 sq. ft.).
2) The living room was extended approximately 8'0" to accommodate newly constructed interior
stairs to access the rear east patio deck above from within the dwelling. Approximately
8'0" x 14'0" ( approx 112 sq ft.) additional new construction was observed at the rear east living
room area of the dwelling. Required hand rails for the stairway were not constructed.
3) A second story stairway enclosure was constructed approximately 4'6" x 13'6" (60.75 sq.ft)
above the newly constructed interior stairway located at the rear east living room area of the
dwelling.
4) -At the rear of the garage south east of the existing laundry, a newly constructed addition was
constrpcted to connect the existing dwelling to a separately permitted detached RV garage. The
new addition includes a full bath approx 8'0" x 5'0"( approx 40 sq.ft.), hallway approx 10'0" x
610" & 5101.' x 4'0" ( approx 80 sq. ft.), and a triangular closet 12'0" x 9'0"/2 (54 sq. ft.).
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5) A portion of the existing detached RV garage located off of the south east corner of the
dwelling was reconstructed into a bedroom. The bedroom is approximately 13'0" x 8'0" &
76" x 11'0" ( approx 186.5 sq. ft.). The remodel changed the occupancy of the U (garage)
occupancy as required by the 1998 California Building Code. No smoke detector was installed
in the bedroom or centrally located in the hallway providing access to that bedroom. The
bedroom as constructed does not meet the minimum size dimensions required by La Quinta
Municipal Code.
6) An air conditioning and heating system was installed for the unpermitted areas of remodel and
addition. The mechanical ducting constructed in the bedroom addition penetrates the RV garage
area and was not one hour protected as constructed.
7) The addition area enclosed the dryer exhaust vent that terminated outside of the dwelling prior
to the unpermitted construction in the rear east garage area. The dryer vent now terminates into
the garage contrary to the 1998 California Mechanical Code.
*These violations of La Quinta Municipal Code were also observed and noted for correction.
8) Two mercury vapor lights were installed in violation of LQMC 9.100.150 (G)2.
9) The RV is not entirely fenced or screened in violation of LQMC 9.60.130.
Mr. Jim Snellenberger came into City Hall on April 24, 2001 and met with the Building & Safety
Director Tom Hartung in response to the service of the Inspection Warrant. It was agreed that
Mr. Snellenberger would submit plans and engineering within thirty days of this meeting in an
effort to progress the correction of these Building Code violations and other violations of La
Quinta Municipal Code. If there is any foreseen complication submitting plans and engineering
by May 24, 2001, Mr. Snellenberger is required to notify the City of La Quinta and obtain a
reasonable extension.
After the receipt of the plans and the plan check process, there shall be a method of inspection
and corroboration established that ensures each phase of inspection meets the minimum Building
standards. If certain additions do not meet -minimum Building standards, direction may be given
on required alterations or removals.
These findings and documentary photographs have been provided for the. review of the Court and
the Honorable Judge B. J. Bjork. If there are any questions regarding this letter, please feel free
to contact me directly at (760) 777-7034.
Respectfully,
Anthony Moreno
Code Compliance Officer
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P.O. Box 1504
78-495 CALLE TAMPICO
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253
Daniel P. Crawford Jr.
78-495 Calle Tampico
La Quinta, CA., 92253
(760) 777-7027
Building Inspector H for The City of La Quinta
April 24, 2001
RE: 79-720 Iris Court Un -permitted Construction
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On April 24`h at approximately 10:00AM, under search warrant authority, an on site inspection
was performed to address the un -permitted construction at 79-720 Iris Court. Accompanied by
Code Compliance Officer Anthony Moreno the following non -evasive visual Code violations
and discrepancies were observed:
*A kitchen nook addition, new construction, approximately 12'6" x 10'0" (approx 125 sq.ft.) was
constructed off of the existing kitchen in the rear north east corner of the dwelling.
*The kitchen was remodeled'in its entirety including the removal of the existing roof trusses and
re -constructed with conventional cut and stack roof joist framing to enlarge the patio deck area
above at the rear north east corner of the dwelling. The newly constructed patio deck area is
approximately 22'0" x 11'0'(242 sq.ft.).
* The living room was extended approximately 8'0" to accommodate newly constructed interior
stairs to access the rear east patio deck above from within the dwelling. Approximately 8'0" x
14'0" (approx 112 sq.ft.) additional new construction was observed at the rear east living room
area of the dwelling. Required hand rails for the stairway were not constructed.
* A second story stairway enclosure was constructed approximately 4'6" x 13'6" (60.75 sq.ft.)
above the newly constructed interior stairway located at the rear east living room area of the
dwelling.
* At the rear of the garage, south east of the existing laundry, a newly constructed addition was
constructed to connect the existing dwelling to a separately permitted detached RV garage. The
new addition includes a full bath approx 8'0" x 5'0" (approx 40 sq.ft.), hallway approx 10'0" x
610" & 5'0" x 4'0" (approx 80 sq.ft) and triangular closet 12'0" x 9'0"/2 (54 sq.ft.).
* A portion of the existing detached RV garage located off of the south east corner of the
dwelling was re -constructed into a bedroom. The bedroom is approximately 13'0" x 8'0" & 7'6" x
11'0" (approx 186.5 sq.ft). The remodel changed the occupancy and use for this permitted area of
the garage and classifies this construction as an addition. One hour fire rated construction was
not provided between the R-3 (bedroom) occupancy and the U (garage) occupancy as required by
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the 1998 California Building Code. No smoke detector was installed in the bedroom or centrally
located in the hallway providing access to that bedroom. The bedroom as constructed does not
meet the minimum size dimensions required by the La Quinta Municipal Code.
* An air conditioning and heating system was installed for the un -permitted areas of remodel and
addition. The mechanical ducting constructed in the bedroom addition penetrates the RV garage
area and was not one hour protected as constructed.
* The addition area enclosed the dryer exhaust vent that terminated outside of the dwelling prior
to the un -permitted construction in the rear east garage area. The dryer vent now terminates into
the garage contrary to the 1998 California Mechanical Code.
A non -evasive investigative inspection was performed. Corrective action is required. Additional
Code violations may exist on site not observed by this initial inspection.
Respectfully submitted,
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Building Inspector
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16 RIVERSIDE TO INSPECT THE PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 79-720 IRIS COURT,
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18 TO: COMMUNITY PRESERVATION OFFICER OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, PLANNING
DIVISION, ANY REPRESENTATIVE THEREOF, AND ANY SHERIFF, POLICEMAN
19 OR PEACE OFFICER IN THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE:
20 Proof by Affidavit of Anthony Moreno, Code Enforcement Officer for the City of La
21 Quinta was made before the above -entitled Court that there is reason to believe that there exist
22 violations of the Municipal Code of the City of La Quinta on the premises located at 79-720 Iris
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Court, La Quinta, California ("Subject Property"). Entry onto the Subject Property is necessary to
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inspect for violations of the La Quinta Municipal Code sections 8.01.010, 8.02.010, 8.09.010, and
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27 safety and fire regulations. Affiant Moreno has requested consent to entry on the Subject Property
28 '.to determine whether such violations exist. The City has attempted to obtain consent to entry on
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the Subject Property, but the Property owner has refused to grant consent for such an inspection.
YOU ARE THEREFORE COMMANDED:
To enter and inspect the interior of the building and all apartment units located at 79-720
his Court, La Quinta, CA, to take pictures and(or videotape, and collect evidence for purposes of
identifying violations of the La Quinta Municipal Code.
Any and all evidence shall be brought forthwith to me or this Court, at the courthouse
located at 46-200 Oasis Street, Indio, California.
This Warrant is only valid for fourteen (.14) .days after the date of execution. An inspection
pursuant to this Warrant may not be made between 6:00 p.m. of any day and 8:00 a.m. of the next
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succeeding day. Entry to the interior of the building and all apartment units may be made in the
absence of the owners of the Property, and by forcible entry, if necessary.
This Inspection Warrant and incorporated •Affidavworn to and subscribed before
me on this day of , 2001 at IF.'" a.m./§i. Said entry shall
be made by authorized representatives of the City of La Quinta onto the Subject Property and into
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Return: Entry on the premises located at 79-720 Iris Court, La Quinta, CA was conducted by me
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City of La Quinta
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78-495 Calle Tampico - La Quinta, California 92253 TDD: (760) 777-1227
Case# 2440
;Date Reported lReceived By Wow Received
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Location
REAR YARD
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179720 IRIS COURT
Seporting Party Name (Phone-- -!Rpo ?, Party Address
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,A STRUCTURE WAS CONSTRUCTED WITHOUT THE BENEFIT OF A PERMIT OR INSPECTION.
Codes Violated
Code#... :Description
18.01.060 (Construction Permit required
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Friday, April 06, 2001
Date Closed
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Case#• 2440
Events
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2/20/2001 Tuesday
Case Initiated LA QUINTA BUILDING AND SAFETY INSPECTOR STEVE TRAXEL
RECEIVED AN ANONYMOUS COMPLAINT IN THE FIELD
REGARDING AN UNPERMITTED STRUCTURE AT 79-120 IRIS
COURT AT THE RESIDENCE OF JIM SNELLENBERGER.
2/21/2001 Wednesday
Follow-up LA QUINTA BUILDING AND SAFETY DIRECTOR TOM HARTUNG
VERIFIED THE ALLEGATION OF AN UNPERMITTED STRUCTURE
AT 79120 IRIS COURT AT THE RESIDENCE OF MR. JIM
SNELLENBERGER. MR. TOM HARTUNG MAILED A CERTIFIED
LETTER TO MR. JIM SNELLENBERGER IDENTIFYING THE
UNPERMITTED STRUCTURE AS A VIOLATION. HE
ADDITIONALLY REQUESTED TO BE CONTACTED WITHIN TEN
DAYS TO DISCUSS THE PROCESS BY WHICH TO BRING THE
UNPERMITTED ADDITION INTO COMPLIANCE. IT WAS STATED
THAT FAILURE TO DO SO WOULD RESULT IN FURTHER LEGAL
ACTION.
3/12/2001 Monday
Follow-up I HAND SERVED MR. JIM SNELLENBERGER WITH A LETTER
DATED MARCH 12, 2001 IDENTIFYING THE UNPERMITTED
STRUCTURE AT 79120 IRIS COURT AS VIOLATION. THE LETTER
GAVE HIM TEN BUSINESS DAYS TO CONTACT MR. HARTUNG
TO DISCUSS THE PROCESS BY WHICH TO BRING THE
UNPERMITTED ADDITION INTO COMPLIANCE. FAILURE TO DO
SO WOULD RESULT IN FURTHER LEGAL ACTION.
3/19/2001 Monday
Follow-up THE LETTER DATED FEBRUARY 21, 2001 SENT CERTIFIED
MAIL TO JIM SNELLENBERGER CAME BACK UNCLAIMED. JIM
SNELLENBERGER CALLED MR. HARTUNG AND LEFT HIM A
VOICE MAIL REGARDING THE HAND SERVICE OF THE LETTER
DATED MARCH 12, 2001, WHICH IDENTIFIED THE
UNPERMITTED STRUCTURE AT 79120 IRIS COURT AS A
VIOLATION. MR. HARTUNG RETURNED HIS CALL AND LEFT A
MESSAGE ON HIS VOICE MAIL IN RETURN ON THE SAME DAY.
3/29/2001 Thursday
Follow-up MR. HARTUNG CALLED MR. SNELLENBERGER FOR THE
SECOND TIME AND LEFT A MESSAGE REQUESTING A CALL
BACK.
4/6/2001 Friday
Follow-up A CASE FILE IS BEING PREPARED TO SEND TO THE CITY
ATTORNEY FOR PREPARATION OF AN INSPECTION WARRANT.
Officer Assigned
Anthony Moreno T
Friday, April 06, 2001
Date Closed
Approved By
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P.O. Box 1504
78-495 CALLE TAMPICO
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253
February 21, 2001
Mr. Jim Snellenberger
79-720 Iris Ct.
La. Quinta, CA 92253
Subject: Un -permitted Room Addition
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Mr. Snellenberger:
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It has come to the attention of this Department that an addition has been
constructed at the abovementioned property without obtaining the necessary
permits, which is in violation of Section 301.1 of the Uniform Administrative Code.
In order to legalize the addition, plans must be submitted and approved, the proper
permits must be obtained, and all necessary inspections must be conducted to
verify compliance with applicable Codes.
Please contact me within ten working days of receipt of this letter to schedule an
inspection of the property and to discuss the process by which to bring the un -
permitted addition into compliance. Failure to do so will result in further legal
action by the City.
If you have any questions regarding this issue please feel free to contact me at
777-7013.
Sincerely,
Tom Hartung, Director of Building and Safety
c M Katherine Jenson, ,City Attorney
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ii. A descriptive report containing acoustical test data which indicate the noise attenuation characteristics
of the existing party walls and ceilings. The data for such report shall include a sampling of at least ten percent
of the dwelling units involved, but in no case fewer than two dwelling units, and shall be compiled by an
independent consultant experienced in the field of acoustical testing and engineering,
iii. If the conversion is of an apartment or condominium facility or any portion thereof, a certified list
of the names and addresses of all tenants residing in the project proposed to be converted at the time the application
is filed, whether or not the unit in which the tenant resides will be converted,
iv. A comprehensive list of all improvements, upgrading and additional facilities proposed, and
v, A report describing all repairs and replacements needed, if any, to bring all structures into substantial
compliance with the Uniform Bumildumg Code, Uniform Housing Code, National Electrical Code, Uniform Plumbing
Code, Uniform Fire' Code. Uniform Mechanical Code, and any other building related codes as modified and
adopted by the city.
2. The information required by this section shall be reviewed by the community development director,
who will require its revision -and resubmittal if found -to be inadequate or incomplete. Approval shall be subject
to the required documentation being received, and the failure of an applicant to submit such documentation
shall be grounds for disapproval.
H. Required Notice. Public notice shall be given for all conditional use permits associated with timeshare
facilities as required by this code. In addition, in the event an apartment or condominium facility or any portion
thereof is proposed to be converted to a timeshare facility, written notice shall be mailed to all persons residing
in the facility, whether or not. the unit in which the person resides will be converted, not less than ten days
prior to time planning commission hearing. Such notice shall be mailed by the planning department at the expense
of the applicant, and shall state the following:
L The date, time, place and purpose of the hearing,
2. Notification that if the permit is approved, tenants may be required to vacate the premises;
3. Notification that if the permit is approved, the property owner will be required to give all tenants a
minimum of one hundred twenty days' notice to vacate. However, such notice shall not restrict the exercise
of lawful remedies pertaining to, but not limited to, tenants' defaults in the payment of rent or defacing or
destruction of all or a part of the rented premises; and
4. A description of any available relocation benefits to be provided by the project applicant
I. Required Findings. In addition to the requirements for findings of fact as established by California
law or other provisions of this code, the approval of a conditional use permit for a timeshare facility shall
require the following additional findings:
1. The proposal is in conformance with the city's general plan, this section, and other applicable requirements
of this zoning code;
2. The property is physically suitable for use as a timeshare facility; and
3. The use of the property as a timeshare facility will not cause an undue burden on adjacent and nearby
property owners.
J. Transient Occupancy Tax. Timeshare facilities shall be subject to all applicable provisions of Chapter -
3.24 of the municipal code. (Ord. 299 § 1 (part), 1997; Ord. 284 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 1996)
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C `" Applicabilr'ty� This section applies to all new residential um
ts which are different from those originally
constructed and/or approved and which are proposed for construction within a partially developed subdivision,
except for a custom home subdivision, project or phase. These requirements are in addition to other applicable
regulations in this code.
D. Site Development Permit Required. Residential units subject to this section are subject to approval
of a site development permit by the planning commission per Section 9210.010. Applications for such permits
shall be filed with the community development department on forms prescribed by the director together with:
(1) all maps, plans, documents and other materials required by the director, and (2) all required fees per Chapter
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9.260. The director shall provide the necessary forms plus written filing instructions specifying all materials
and fees required to any requesting Person at no charge.
E. Acceptance of Applications as Complete. Within thirty days of receipt of a permit application, the
r director shall determine whether the application is complete and shall transmit such determination to the applicant.
1f the application is determined not to be complete, the director shall specify in writing those parts of the
application which are incomplete and shall indicate the manner in which they can be made complete No application
shall be processed until all required materials have been submitted and the application deemed complete.
-F. Public Hearing Required. A public hearing shall be noticed and held per Section 9200.110 prior to
planning commission approval or denial of any site development permit consisting of four or more units under.
the compatibility review provisions of this section. Four or less units shall require review and approval of
the planning commission.as a business item. The community development directormay require that additional
notice be given by enlarging the notification radius or by other means determined by the director.
G. precise Development Plan A site development permit approved under the compatibility review provisions.'
of this section constitutes a precise development plam-Therefore, the residential development authorizedundei . .
the site development shall be in compliance with the plans, specifications and conditions of approval shown
on and/or attached to the approved permit
. H. Required F'rrrdings. In addition to the findings required for approval of a site development permit,
the following findings shall be made by the decision-maidng authority prior to the approval of any site development
permit under the compatibility review provisions of this section:
1. The development standards of subsection I of this section have been satisfied.
2. The architectural and other design elements of the new residential unit(s) will be compatible with
and not detrimental to other existing units in the project
I. Development Standards for Compatibility Review. No residential unit shall be approved under compatibility
review unless the planning commission determines,that it complies with the following development standards:
W s A two-so6ry;hot= shaII noi:be coed zidjacent-to.or:abutting a 1pt�o 8
homed in a prim phase of the same subdivision unless proof can be
t#" for the, lot the or builder _;
�} unit was Proposed by prior
2. If lot fencing has been provided in the subdivision, the new developer shall provide the same or better
:,-�- type of fencing for the new dwelling, as determined by the planning commission, including any perimeter
subdivision fencing.
3. Proposed single -family dwellings shall be compatible to existing dwellings in the project or to dwellings
which are approved for construction as shown on the plans and materials board, unless otherwise approved
by the planning commission, with respect to the following design elements:
a. Architectural material such as roof material, window treatment and garage door style;
b. Colors;
c. Roof lines; and
d. Lot area.
4. At least one specimen tree.(i.e., minimum twenty-four-inch box size and minimum ten feet tall, measured
from top of box) shall be provided in the front yard or street side yard.
5. - The single -family dwelling units proposed within a partially developed subdivision shall not deviate
by more thari ten percent from the square footage of the original units by the original developer which have
either been approved or constructed.
J. Commission Discretion on Unit Types. The planning commission, in reviewing dwelling units under
this section, may limit the type and the number of a particular unit to be constructed within a subdivision.
K Appeals. The applicant or another aggrieved party may appeal decisions of the planning commission
in accordance with the provisions of Section 9.200.120.
L. Major and Minor Deviations.
1. A minor design deviation can be approved by the community development department without a public
hearing. Minor design deviation means a modification of an approved architectural unit within a subdivision
that involves items such as, but not limited to, less than five percent change in square footage of existing
constructed or approved units; columns, dormer vents, window size changes, plant-on locations, color, and
stucco texture changes. The community development director may refer the minor design deviation to the
planning commission as a business item under the site development permit process.
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The following information still needs to be provided and/or approved.
Please do not release any building permits until the applicable plan has
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P.O. Box 1504
78-495 CALLE TAMPICO
t;lrit� LA QU'1NTA, CALIFORNIA 92253
March 12, 2001.
Mr. Jim Snellenberger
79-720 Iris Ct.
La Quinta, CA 92253
Subject: Un -permitted Room Addition
Mr. Snellenberger:
(760) 777-7000
FAX (760) 777-7101
It has come to the attention of this Department that an addition has been
constructed at the abovementioned property without obtaining the necessary
permits, which is in violation of Section 301.1 of the Uniform Administrative Code
and Section 8.01.060 of the La Quinta Municipal Code and Charter. In order to
legalize the addition, plans must be submitted and approved, the proper permits
must be obtained, and all necessary inspections must be conducted to - verify
compliance with applicable Codes.
Please contact me within ten working daysof receipt or posting of this letter to
schedule an inspection of the property and to discuss the process by which to
bring the uh-permitted addition into compliance. Failure to contact me within ten
(10) working days of receipt or posting of this letter will be deemed as a refusal to
allow the inspection and will result in further legal action.
If you have any questions regarding this issue please. feel free to contact me at
777-7013.
Sincerely,
Tom Hartung, Director of Building and Safety
c M Katherine Jenson, City Attorney
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P.O. Box 1504
78-495 CALLE TAMPICO
t;lrit� LA QU'1NTA, CALIFORNIA 92253
March 12, 2001.
Mr. Jim Snellenberger
79-720 Iris Ct.
La Quinta, CA 92253
Subject: Un -permitted Room Addition
Mr. Snellenberger:
(760) 777-7000
FAX (760) 777-7101
It has come to the attention of this Department that an addition has been
constructed at the abovementioned property without obtaining the necessary
permits, which is in violation of Section 301.1 of the Uniform Administrative Code
and Section 8.01.060 of the La Quinta Municipal Code and Charter. In order to
legalize the addition, plans must be submitted and approved, the proper permits
must be obtained, and all necessary inspections must be conducted to - verify
compliance with applicable Codes.
Please contact me within ten working daysof receipt or posting of this letter to
schedule an inspection of the property and to discuss the process by which to
bring the uh-permitted addition into compliance. Failure to contact me within ten
(10) working days of receipt or posting of this letter will be deemed as a refusal to
allow the inspection and will result in further legal action.
If you have any questions regarding this issue please. feel free to contact me at
777-7013.
Sincerely,
Tom Hartung, Director of Building and Safety
c M Katherine Jenson, City Attorney
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