MA 2024-0004 Mead Residence at 53885 Humboldt Blvd (10.11.2024)
October 11, 2024
Nolan Mead
53885 Humboldt Blvd
La Quinta, CA 92253
SUBJECT: MINOR ADJUSTMENT 2024–0004
53885 HUMBOLDT BLVD.
Dear Mr. Mead:
The Design and Development Department has reviewed your Minor Adjustment application (MA
2024-0004), pursuant to Section 9.210.040 of the City of La Quinta Zoning Code.
REQUEST:
To grant a 10% adjustment to increase the wall heights located within and outside of the
buildable areas. The portion of the walls located within the side yard setbacks will be increased
from six feet (6’) to a maximum height of six feet six inches (6’-6”). The portion of the walls
located beyond the setbacks and within the buildable area will be increased from twelve feet
(12’) to a maximum height of thirteen feet two inches (13’-2”). This adjustment is being utilized
to accommodate the architectural design per the attached site plan exhibit.
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 2024-0004 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 2024-0004 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 2024-0004 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 2024-0004 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 adjustments have no impact on health or safety issues and will not affect
physical land use characteristics in the vicinity. The adjustments will be compatible with
the architectural styles of the existing single-family homes.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. Approval from The Madison Club Homeowner’s Association and building permit shall be
obtained prior to construction. The proposed construction shall comply with all other
development standards pursuant to the La Quinta Zoning Code and the Madison Club
Specific Plan 1999-035.
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
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 one Minor
Adjustment as previously described, and two Minor Adjustments remain. All other development
standards of the La Quinta Zoning Code and the Madison Club Specific Plan are applicable and
shall be adhered to in preparing plans for building plan check.
Thank you for your attention to these items, and please feel free to contact me directly at (760)
777-7195 and/or at jlima@laquintaca.gov if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Jack Lima
Assistant Planner
Design and Development
MA2024-0004A (1 of 1)J.LIMA10/11/2024