MA 2025-0009 Patio Height Increase - 51680 Vallejo (Avenida) (07.07.2025)
July 7, 2025
Carlos Torres
15742 Vose Street
Lake Balboa, CA 91406
SUBJECT: MINOR ADJUSTMENT 2025-0009
51680 AVENIDA VALLEJO
Dear Mr. Torres:
The Design and Development Department has reviewed your Minor Adjustment application
(MA2025-0009) pursuant to Section 9.210.040 of the City of La Quinta Zoning Code.
REQUEST:
To authorize a maximum 10% height adjustment to increase the height of a rear yard patio cover
for a new modular home under construction at 51680 Avenida Vallejo. The proposed patio cover
measures twelve (12) feet and ten (10) inches in height from finish grade to the top of the
structure. This adjustment is requested to accommodate the architectural design, as depicted in
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 2025-0009 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 as the project consists of the construction of a single-family
residence within a residential neighborhood of single-family homes.
2. Minor Adjustment 2025-0009 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. The processing and approval of Minor Adjustment 2025-0009 is in compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The requested adjustment qualifies for a
Class 3 Categorical Exemption under CEQA Guidelines Section 15303(e) – “New
Construction or Conversion of Small Structures” – as it involves the installation of a new
accessory patio cover.
4. Approval of Minor Adjustment 2025-0009 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 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 neighboring existing 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 by 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
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 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
Cc: Cheri Flores, Interim Design and Development Department Director
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