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Community Development. Dera O Fee: $200
APPLICATION FOR MINOR ADJUSTMENT
APPLICANT: Submit this form with two copies of a scaled site plan, drawn to adequately depict the nature of the request.
A nonrefundable fee of $200 is required when the Application is submitted. The check must be made payable to the "City
of La Quints". A Minor Adjustment Permit (Section 9.210.040/Zoning Ordinance) may be approved only for deviations
of up to ten percent of a numerical development standard (for example, a reduction of one foot from a ten=foot setback
requirement) or for deviations specifically identified in the La Quinta Zoning Ordinance. Other deviations shall require.
consideration of a variance (pursuant to Section 9.210.030/Variance\Zoning Ordinance). If the Applicant is not the owner
of the property, a letter must be submitted by the owner authorizing the Applicant to execute this document in his behalf.
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STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 52. VON 5
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: LOT # I l TRACT
ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER:
ADJUSTMENT REQUESTED:
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SIGNATURE OF OWNER (if not the same as applicant) ftAllbI .
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The following findings shall be made by the decision=making authority prior to the approv F Cit�umnt
Permit:
1. Consistency with General Plan. The project is consistent with the General Plan.
2. Consistency with Zoning Code. The project is consistent with the provisions of the Zoning Code.
3.. Compliance with CEQA. Processing and approval of the permit application are in compliance with the requirements
of the California Environmental Quality Act.
4. Surrounding Uses. Approval of the application will not create conditions materially detrimental to the public health,
safety and general welfare or injurious to or incompatible with other properties or land,uses in the vicinity.
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July 20, 2007
Mr. K. Randall & Julia Burt
78-370 HWY 111, Ste. 270
La Quinta, CA 92253
SUBJECT: MINOR ADJUSTMENT 07-590
52-195 VIA SAVONA
Dear Mr. Randall:
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This letter is to report that the Community Development Department has reviewed.your.
Minor Adjustment application, pursuant to Section 9.210.040 of the Cit
Zoning Code. y of La Quints
Request:
To increase the overall height of the house from twenty two (22') feet to twenty four feet
(24')•
Decision:
Approval is granted for the requested increase in height of the house, based on the
following findings:
• Minor Adjustment 2007-590 is consistent.with the La Quinta General Plan, in that,
the increase proposed does not alter the approved land use for the property, or
affect land use on surrounding similar properties.
• Minor Adjustment 2007-590 is consistent with the intent of the La Quinta Zoning
Code, in that the requested adjustments will retain adequate yard separations as
required under said Zoning Code.
• Processing and approval of Minor Adjustment 2007-590 is in compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act. The adjustments requested fall under
CEQA Guidelines Section 15305, which includes minor alterations in land use
limitations as Categorically Exempt under this Section.
Y.O. Box 1504 • LA QUINTA,.CALIFORNIA 92247-1504
78-495 CALLS TAMPICO • LA QUIN-rA, CALIFORNIA 92253
(760) 777-7000 -FAX (760) 7774101
• Approval of Minor Adjustment 2007-590 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 adjustment has no impact on health or safety
issues, and will not affect physical land use characteristics in the vicinity.
Based on the noted findings, your Minor Adjustment Permit is subject to the following
Conditions:
1. A building permit shall be obtained from the Building & Safety Department prior
to construction of the house.
2. You are limited to one minor adjustment per lot, therefore future request for minor
adjustments cannot be approved.
3. Provide a letter from the HOA to the Community Development Department which
states the HOA acceptance to the request height increase.
Please be advised that this approval, relates only to allowance of the increase as stated
above, and does not imply any entitlement or approval of a building permit for any
structures shown on the plans on file. All other setback provisions and development
standards of the La Quinta Zoning Code are applicable and shall be adhered to in
preparing plans for building plan check. '
If you have any additional questions, please contact me at 760-777-7125.
Sincerely,
ERIC CEJA
Assistant Plann r
C: Building & Safety Department
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April 25, 2007
Mr. K. Randall & Julia Burt
78-370 HWY 111, Ste. 270
La.Quinta, CA 92253
SUBJECT: MINOR ADJUSTMENT 07-590
52-195 VIA SAVONA
Dear Mr. Randall:
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This letter is to report that the Community Development Department has reviewed your
Minor Adjustment application, pursuant to Section 9.210.040 of the City of La Quinta
Zoning Code.
Request:
To increase the overall height of the house from twenty two (22') feet to twenty three
feet and ten inches (23' 10").
Decision:
Approval is granted for the requested increase in height of the house', based on the
following findings:
• Minor Adjustment' 2007-590 is consistent with- the La Quinta General Plan, in that
the increase proposed does not alter the approved land use for the property, or
affect land use on surrounding similar properties.
• Minor Adjustment 2007-590 is consistent with the intent of the La Quinta Zoning
Code, in that the requested adjustments will retain adequate yard separations as
required under said Zoning Code.
• Processing and approval of Minor Adjustment 2007-590 is in compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act. The adjustments requested fall under
CEQA Guidelines Section 15305, which includes minor alterations in land use
limitations as Categorically Exempt under this Section.
P.O. Boa 1504 • LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92247-1.504
78-495 CALLL TAMPICO - LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA .92253
(760) 777-7000 -FAX (760) 777-7101
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• Approval of Minor Adjustment 2007-590, 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 adjustment has no impact on health or safety
issues, and will not affect physical land use characteristics in the vicinity.
Based on' the noted findings, your Minor Adjustment Permit is subject to the following
Conditions:
1. A building permit shall be obtained from the Building & Safety Department prior
to construction of the house.
2. You are limited to one minor adjustment per lot, therefore future request for minor
adjustments cannot be approved.
3. Provide a letter from the HOA to the Community Development Department which
states the HOA acceptance to the request height increase.
Please be advised that this approval 'relates only to allowance of the increase as stated
above, and does, -not imply any entitlement or approval of a building permit for any
structures shown on the plans on file. All other setback provisions and. development
standards of the La Quinta Zoning Code are applicable and shall be adhered to in
preparing plans for building plan check.
If you have any additional questions, please contact me at 760-777-7125.
Sincerely,
'k
ERIC CEJA
Assistant Pla ner
C: Building & Safety Department
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Title 9 ZONING
Chapter 9.210 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PERMITS
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9.210.040 Minor adjustments. ,
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A. Purpose. The purpose of a minor adjustment permit is to provide for minor deviations from certain
specific development standards set forth in this code. 1
B. Definition. Minor adjustments are deviations in standards which have little or do potential for adverse
impacts on the surrounding community and which are reviewed administratively.*. -
C. Applicability. A minor adjustment permit may be approved,only for deviations of up to ten percent of a
numerical development standard (for example, a reduction of one foot from a ten -foot setback requirement) or
for deviations specifically identified in this code. Other deviations shall require consideration of a variance
pursuant to Section 9.210.030. Only one setback adjustment per lot'shall be allowed. Example —an adjustment
of the front and rear yard shall not be approved. • .
D. Decision -Making Authority. Minor adjustments shall be reviewed administratively by the director
pursuant to Section 9.200.020 unless combined with,another, application which requires discretionary review by
the planning commission or city council pursuant to Section 9.200.030:
E. Conditions of Approval. If a minor adjustment is approved, conditions may be placed on the permit to
mitigate or eliminate adverse impacts on surrounding properties, residents or businesses.
F. . Precise Development Plan. Upon approval, a minor adjustment permit constitutes a precise development
plan. Therefore, any development authorized under such a permit shall be in compliance with the plans,
specifications and conditions of approval shown on and/or attached to the approved permit.
G. Required Findings. The following findings shall be. made by the decision -making authority prior to the .
approval of any minor adjustment permit:
1. Consistency with General Plan. The project is consistent with the general plan.
2. Consistency with Zoning Code. The project is consistent with the provisions of this•zoning code.
3. Compliance with CEQA. Processing and approval of the permit application are.in compliance with the
requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act.
4. Surrounding Uses. Approval of the application will not create conditions materially detrimental to the
public health, safety and general welfare or injurious to or incompatible with other properties or land uses in the
vicinity. 3.
H. Appeals. Appeals to decisions on minor adjustments shall be reviewed pursuant to Section 9.200.120.
I. Expiration and Time Extensions. The decision -making authority may impose a time limitation on
establishment of the minor adjustment permit as defined in Section 9.200.080. Time extensions may be. granted
pursuant to Section 9.200.080.
J. Amendments to Minor Adjustment Permits. Amendments to minor adjustments shall be Processed
pursuant to Section 9.200.100.
K. Staff Certification of Construction Documents."Prior` to issuance of a building permit, the director shall
certify that final construction documents conform to preliminary plans (schematic elevations, preliminary site
and landscape plans, etc.) approved as part of the adjustment. (Ord. 325 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 1998; Ord. 284 § 1
(Exh. A) (Part), 1996) ,
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