MA 2009-615P. O. B N I� C) 9
Lig QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92247-1501
78-495 CA1.L.P. TA N1PI(;0 (760) 777-7000
LA QUINI"A, CA.+_erORNIA 922.53 FAX (760) 777-7101
September 15, 2009
Mr. Ed Randall
Bob Edwards, Construction
51-455 Desert Club. Drive
La Quinta, CA 92236
SUBJECT: MINOR ADJUSTMENT 09-615
81-230 GOLF VIEW DRIVE
Dear Mr. Randall:
CITY OF -.A QUINTA
BUILDING R SAFETY DEPT.
APPROVED
FOR CONSTRUCTION,
DATE
By,
This letter is to serve as the Planning Department's determination regarding your Minor
Adjustment application, pursuant to .Section 9.210.040 of the. City of La Quinta Zoning
Code.
Request:
Allow a '10% adjustment to encroach "six inches into the sideyard setback for the
purpose of expanding a guest house as shown On the attached site plan.
Conditions:
1. A building permit shall be obtained from the Building & Safety Department
prior to construction.
2. The south end corner of the guesthouse shall encroach no more than six (6)
feet into the sideyard setback.
31. The proposed addition shall comply with all other setbacks as required under
the La Quinta Zoning Code.
Decision:
Approval is granted for the requested adjustment subject to the above listed two
conditions and based on the following findings:
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• Minor Adjustment 2'00.9-615. is consistent with the La Quinta General Plan, in
that the setback proposed does not alter the approved land use for the
property, or affect land use on surrounding similar properties.
• Minor Adjustment 2009-615 is consistent with the intent of the La Quinta
Zoning Code, in that the requested adjustment will be conditioned to comply
with all other setbacks as required under said Zoning Code.
• Processing and approval of Minor Adjustment 2009-615- is in compliance with
the California Environmental Quality Act. The adjustment requested falls
under CEQA Guidelines Section 15305(a) as a Class 5 Categorical
Exemption, which includes minor setback and parcel adjustments.
• Approval of Minor Adjustment 2009-615 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.
• A records search indicates that there have not been any Minor Adjustments
granted for this property.
Please be advised that the City only approves one Minor Adjustment per lot.
Furthermore, 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.
If you have any additional questions, please contact me at 760-777-7125.
Sincerely,
DAVID SAWYER
Planning Manager
Attachment
C: Building & Safety Department