MA 2025-0012 Setback Decrease - 81824 Via Encinitas (09.25.2025)taQaLtta
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September 25, 2025
Ivan Gutierrez
Atlas Awning
754 South Williams Road
Palm Springs, CA 92264
SUBJECT: MINOR ADJUSTMENT 2025 - 0012
81824 VIA ENCINITAS
Dear Mr. Gutierrez:
The Design and Development Department has reviewed your Minor Adjustment application (MA
2025-0012), pursuant to Section 9.210.040 of the City of La Quinta Zoning Code.
REQUEST:
To grant a ten (10) percent reduction to the west interior side yard setback decreasing it from
five (5) feet to four (4) feet six (6) inches to accommodate a 364 square -foot rear patio cover
that will be attached to an existing residence located at 81824 Via Encinitas. This ten (10)
percent reduction is measured to the posts supporting the patio cover. The patio cover will
overhang the support posts by 18 inches.
Approval is granted for the requested adjustment based on the following findings and subject to
the conditions of approval listed below:
1. Minor Adjustment 2025-0012 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. The property has a designation of Low Density
Residential (LDR) and the existing single-family residence is allowed within this
designation. Patio covers are a typical use at a single-family residence.
2. Minor Adjustment 2025-0012 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 the La Quinta Zoning Code.
3. Processing and approval of Minor Adjustment 2025-0012 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. The project consists of an addition of 364 square -foot patio cover that is open
on three sides qualifies as a minor alteration.
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4. Approval of Minor Adjustment 2025-0012 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 adjustment is compatible with the
architectural style of the existing residence and other single-family homes within the area.
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.
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 one Minor Adjustment,
as previously described, and only two Minor Adjustment 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 if you have any questions, please contact me
directly at (760) 777-7069 and/or at SNespor(a_LaQuintaCA.gov .
Sincerely,
Scott Nespor
Senior Planner
Design and Development Department
Cc: Cheri Flores, Interim Design and Development Director
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DATE LOCATION
9/24/25 81824 Via Encinitas
Michael Pools
Jeremy & Asley Loomis
81824 Via Encinitas
La Quinta