MA 2017-0011 Bradshaw Construction (10.02.2017)
78-495 Calle Tampico La Quinta, CA 92253 760.777.7000
October 2, 2017
Jonathan Van Alstine
Bradshaw Construction
81335 Thunder Gulch Way
La Quinta, CA 92253
SUBJECT: MINOR ADJUSTMENT 2017-0011 – 51425 MADISON STREET
Dear Mr. Alstine:
The Design and Development Department has reviewed your Minor Adjustment application
(MA 2017-0011), pursuant to Section 9.210.040 of the City of La Quinta Zoning Code.
REQUEST:
1) Grant up to a 2.77% adjustment to increase the maximum wall height from 6’-0” to
6’-2” on the northeast and southeast corner of the project site for rounded wall caps,
per the attached exhibit.
2) Grant up to a 8.33% adjustment to increase the maximum wall height from 6’-0” to
6’-6” on the southeast corner of the project site for a pilaster cap, per the attached
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 2017-0011 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 2017-0011 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 and subject Specific Plan
(Specific Plan 99-035).
3. Processing and approval of Minor Adjustment 2017-0011 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 2017-0011 is not detrimental to the public health,
safety and general welfare, nor injurious or incompatible with other properties and
New 6'-0" Perimeter Block Wall, Minor Adjustment request for additional 2 inches (2.77%)for rounded wall cap New 6'-0" Perimeter Block Wall, Minor Adjustment request for additional 2 inches (2.77%) for rounded wall cap New 6'-0" Pilasters, Minor Adjustment request for additional 6 inches (8.33%) for pilaster capPLANNING APPROVAL ADMINISTRATIVE CASE# ____________________ EXHIBIT# ____________________ INITIAL cflores DATE 10/02/2017 10:13:29 AMMA2017-0011