MA 2025-0013 Setback Decrease - 77643 Temecula (Calle) (10.17.2025)
October 17, 2025
Mike Connell
416 North Citrus Street
Orange, CA 92868
SUBJECT: MINOR ADJUSTMENT 2025-0013
77643 CALLE TEMECULA
Dear Mr. Connell:
The Design and Development Department has reviewed your Minor Adjustment application
(MA2025-0013) pursuant to Section 9.210.040 of the City of La Quinta Zoning Code.
REQUEST:
To authorize a maximum 10% reduction to the front yard setback allowing for a 262 square foot
addition and remodel located at 77643 Calle Temecula. The adjustment will allow the proposed
addition to be located at a minimum distance of eighteen (18) feet from the front property line.
This setback is requested to accommodate the architectural design of the remodel and to align
with the existing non-conforming wall, as shown 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 2025-0013 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 2025-0013 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 2025-0013 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(a) – “New
Construction or Conversion of Small Structures” – as it involves the remodeling of an
existing single-family residence in a residential zone.
4. Approval of Minor Adjustment 2025-0013 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
CRC, CFC, CBC, CGBC, CMC, & CPC, & CEC.
THIS PROJECT SHALL COMPLY WITH TITLE 24 AND THE 2022NOTE:
OCCUPANCY GROUPS (TABLE 3A)
TYPE CONSTRUCTION
(E) RESIDENCE - REMODEL AND ADDITION
BUILDING CODE 2022 CRC
VB - NON-SPRINKLERED
R3/ U
CODE CLASSIFICATIONS
SHEET INDEX
PROJECT STATISTICS
737 SQ. FT(E) RESIDENCE TO BE REMODELED
(N) GARAGE ADDITION
LOT COVERAGE:
LOT SIZE (SQ. FT):
TOTAL PARKING AREAS:
(N) RESIDENCE ADDITION
(E) ATTACHED CARPORT TO BE REMOVED
1,565 SQ. FT. (15.8%)
9914 SF (.23 AC)
566 SQ. FT.
566 SQ. FT
220 SQ. FT
262 SQ. FT
STRUCTURAL ENGINEER:
416 N. CITRUS ST.
MIKE CONNELL
(714) 380-2815 PH
ORANGE, CA 92868
PROJECT ADDRESS:
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
PROJECT INFORMATION
OWNER:
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Further, any and all applicable City of La Quinta Municipal Codes shall also apply.
PROJECT SCOPE
REMODEL AND ADDITION TO AN EXISTING SINGLE STORY RESIDENCE.
ARCHITECT:
PROJECT TEAM
(323)-365-0990
919 MISSION STREET, UNIT A
SOUTH PASADENA, CA. 91030
LUIS VASQUEZ, P.E.
LFVDESIGN
THERE SHALL BE NO TRENCHES OR EXCAVATIONS 5 FEET OR MORE IN
DEPTH INTO WHICH A PERSON IS REQUIRED TO DESCEND, OR OBTAIN
PERMIT FROM STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DIVISION OF OCCUPATIONAL
SAFETY AND HEALTH (CAL/SOHA). THIS PERMIT AND ANY OTHER SAFETY
PERMITS SHALL BE OBTAINED PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF ANY WORK.
CONTACT CAL/OSHA AT 714-5558-4451 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
TRENCH NOTE:
APPROVED EROSION, SEDIMENT AND CHEMICAL CONTROL MEASURES
ARE TO BE INSTALLED AND FUNCTIONAL DURING ALL GRADING AND
CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES ON THIS PROJECT.
EROSION CONTROL NOTE:
VICINITY MAP
77643 Calle Temecula La Quinta, CA. 92705
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Plot Date:September 17 2025
9-17-2025
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email: mike@mikeconnellarchitects.com
ph: (714) 380-2815
416 N. Citrus St. Orange, California 92868
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8-10-2025 P/C Resubmittal
9-10-2025 P/C Resubmittal
9-17-2025 P/C Resubmittal
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ALL "OR EQUAL" SUBSTITUTIONS SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO AND APPROVED BY
AGENCY REQUIRED NOTES:
1.THE BUILDING OFFICIAL PRIOR TO INSTALLATION OF THE ITEM.
ANY SITE WALLS REQUIRE A SEPARATE PERMIT.2.
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MA2025-0013
J.LIMA
10/17/2025
Front setback covered under
Minor Adjustment 2025-0013