MA 2021-0002 Reider Residence at 81530 Monarch Ct (03.08.21)March 8, 2021
Andy Fisher
Valley Patios Inc.
77971 Wildcat Dr Suite B
Palm Desert, CA 92247
SUBJECT: MINOR ADJUSTMENT 2021–0002
81530 MONARCH CT
Dear Mr. Fisher:
The Design and Development Department has reviewed your Minor Adjustment
application (MA 2021-0002), pursuant to Section 9.210.040 of the City of La Quinta
Zoning Code.
REQUEST:
Grant up to a 10% adjustment to increase the maximum height for a patio structure
proposed to be located on the side yard at 81-530 Monarch Ct. The maximum height
is being increased from 12 feet to 13 feet 2 inches. This adjustment is being used
to accommodate a new patio cover for an existing single-family home, per the
attached exhibits.
DECISION:
Approval is granted for the requested adjustment based on the following findings
and subject to the conditions of approval listed below:
1.Minor Adjustment 2021-0002 is consistent with the La Quinta General Plan, in
that the proposal does not alter the approved land use for the property or
affect land use on surrounding similar properties.
2.Minor Adjustment 2021-0002 is consistent with the intent of the La Quinta
Zoning Code and subject Specific Plan in that the requested adjustment will
be conditioned to comply with all other development standards as required
under said Zoning Code and subject Specific Plan.
3.Processing and approval of Minor Adjustment 2021-0002 is in compliance with
the California Environmental Quality Act. The adjustment requested falls
under CEQA Guidelines Section 15305(a) as a “Minor Alterations to Land” -
Class 5 Categorical Exemption.
4. Approval of Minor Adjustment 2021-0002 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. The adjustment will be compatible with the architectural styles
of the existing single-family homes.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. A building shall be obtained prior to construction. The proposed construction
shall comply with all other development standards as required under the La
Quinta Zoning Code.
Please be advised that the City only approves three Minor Adjustments per lot,
regardless of the percentage of the development standard adjusted. This approval
relates only to the minor adjustment referenced herein and does not imply any
entitlement or approval of a building permit for any structures shown on the plans
on file. This approval consists of only one Minor Adjustment, as previously
described. All other 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 and/or at
sfernandez@laquintaca.gov .
Sincerely,
Sijifredo Fernandez
Associate Planner
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81530 Monarch Ct.
La Quinta, CA 92253
Lattice Alumawood Cover
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25'-8"
41'-6"
Existing Patio Cover
To whom it may concern:
Please see attached plans for a Minor Adjustment (MA) for an Alumawood patio cover in a semi-
enclosed courtyard. The proposed patio cover will be 13’-2” in height and will attach to the existing
house roof eave. The proposed patio cover will not exceed the existing tile roof line of the house.
Please use below contact information for any questions or concerns regarding the application.
Applicant information:
Andrew Fisher
Valley Patios Inc.
760-203-4313
andy@valleypatios.com
Property information:
Mark Reider, homeowner
81530 Monarch Ct.
La Quinta, CA 92253
Tel: (760) 203-4313
www.valleypatios.com
77-971 Wildcat Dr. Suite B
Palm Desert, CA 92211
License # 937811