MA 2022-0007 Decker Residence 77138 Casa Del Sol (06.06.2022)June 6, 2022
Daniel Paris
Paris Construction
240 Paseo Vista Circle
Palm Desert, CA 92260
SUBJECT: MINOR ADJUSTMENT 2022-0007 – 77-138 Casa Del Sol
Dear Mr. Paris:
The Design and Development Department has reviewed your Minor Adjustment application
(MA 2022-0007), pursuant to Section 9.210.040 of the City of La Quinta Zoning Code.
REQUEST:
La Quinta Municipal Code Section 9.50.060 Architectural Projections allows for roof
overhangs to encroach a maximum of 2 feet into any setback as long as it’s no closer than
3'-6" away from any property line. This request is to allow an overhang to be 3'-1"
away from a property line, granting a 10% deviation from the 3'-6" feet setback
requirement.
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 2022-0007 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 2022-0007 is consistent with the intent of the La Quinta Zoning
Code in that the requested adjustments will be conditioned to comply with all other
development standards as required under the Zoning Code.
3.Processing and approval of Minor Adjustment 2022-0007 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 2022-0007 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 surrounding single-family
homes.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. A building permit shall be obtained prior to construction. The proposed construction
shall comply with all other development standards as required under the La Quinta
Zoning Code.
2. No more than one (1) additional minor adjustments shall be approved for this lot.
3. Minor Adjustment 2020-0007 approval and conditions of approval shall be adhere to.
Please be advised that the City only approves three Minor Adjustments per lot, regardless
of the percentage of the development standard adjusted. This approval consists of one
Minor Adjustment, to go along with MA2020-0007, and only one additional Minor
Adjustment is available to be approved for this lot. This approval relates only to the minor
adjustments referenced herein and does not imply any entitlement or approval of a building
permit for any structures shown on the plans on file. All other development standards of
the La Quinta Zoning Code are applicable and shall be adhered to in preparing plans for
building plan check.
Thank you for your attention to these items, and if you have any questions, please contact
me directly at (760) 777-7069 and/or at cflores@laquintaca.gov .
Sincerely,
Carlos Flores
Design and Development Department
Senior Planner
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PLANNING APPROVAL
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DATE 06/06/2022 2:43:59 PM
MA2022-0007