MA 2022-0009 Cantera at Coral Mountain (07.20.2022)
July 20, 2022
Gavin Percy
Beazer Homes
310 Commerce Ste 150
Irvine, CA 92602
SUBJECT: MINOR ADJUSTMENT 2022-0009 – INCREASE MAXIMUM WALL
HEIGHTS FOR CANTERA TRACT MAP 31249
Dear Mr. Percy:
The Design and Development Department has reviewed your Minor Adjustment
application (MA 2022-0009), pursuant to Section 9.210.040 of the City of La Quinta
Zoning Code.
REQUEST:
The request is to grant up to a 10% adjustment to increase the maximum
freestanding wall height from 6’-0” to 6’-7.2” and to increase the maximum
combination wall height from 8’-0” to 8’-9” per the attached request letter. The
intent is to provide decorative caps for the walls and provide additional privacy
throughout the community.
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 2022-0009 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 2022-0009 is consistent with the intent of the La Quinta
Zoning Code in that the requested adjustment will be conditioned to comply
with all other development standards as required under said Zoning Code.
3. Processing and approval of Minor Adjustment 2022-0009 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 2022-0009 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 and Site Development Permit.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. A building permit and grading 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. Minor Adjustment 2022-0009 shall comply with all applicable terms,
conditions and/or mitigation measures for the following related approvals and
their subsequent amendments: Site Development Permit 2021-0005.
Please be advised that the City only approves three Minor Adjustments per approved
map, regardless of the percentage of the development standard adjusted. This
approval relates only to 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. This approval consists of two Minor Adjustments per approved map,
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 760-777-7086
and/or at sfernandez@laquintaca.gov .
Sincerely,
Sijifredo Fernandez
Associate Planner
Design and Development
Southern California Division
310 Commerce
Suite 150
Irvine, CA 92602
(714) 672-7000
Beazer.com
July 18, 2022
Siji Fernandez | Associate Planner
Design and Development
City of La Quinta
78495 Calle Tampico | La Quinta, CA 92253
Mr. Fernandez:
Beazer respectfully requests a deviation form the development standard to allow the
maximum wall heights for all of Cantera from 6’ to a max 6’ 7.2” and combination wall
heights from 8’ to not exceed 8’ 9. We appreciate Plannings consideration in this request.
If there are any questions or concerns I can be reached directly on my cell: 714-603-6981
Kind Regards,
Gavin Percy, Project Manager
PLANNING APPROVAL
ADMINISTRATIVE
CASE# ____________________
EXHIBIT# ____________________
INITIAL sfernandez
DATE 07/20/2022 3:52:13 PM
MA2022-0009
Cantera at Coral MountainPROJECT NAMESHEET TITLEl a n d s c a p e a r c h i t e c t u r eOAHSEDCISOATAWRSr l a 2 6 8 1Beazer HomesCity of La Quinta, Tract No. 312491951 Fourth Avenue , Ste. 302 San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 718-9660Construction Details12
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Cantera at Coral MountainPROJECT NAMESHEET TITLEl a n d s c a p e a r c h i t e c t u r eOAHSEDCISOATAWRSr l a 2 6 8 1Beazer HomesCity of La Quinta, Tract No. 312491951 Fourth Avenue , Ste. 302 San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 718-9660Construction Details11
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