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APPLICATION FOR MINOR ADJUSTMENT
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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 Quinta". 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 9.210.030Nariance\Zoning Ordinance). If the Applicant is not the owner
of the property, a letter must be submitted by the owner authortyi ute this document iri his behalf.
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APPLICANT/CONTRACTOR:
CONTACT PERSON (IF'DIFFERENT):
'PATE:
PHONE: 74., 7r/ /y3-4
MAILING ADDRESS:,S�S"8o 2
(Address) (City) (State) (Zip)
OWNER'SNAME:
MAILINGADDRESS:
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STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY:
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LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: LOT # 1.2 TRACT 9�fl3
ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER: 7 7,<-a 9Oos'g�
ADJUSTMENT REQUESTED: /Q %
REASON FOR REQUEST:, F O 7 - g f r; I'
SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT DATE % -/e�
SIGNATURE OF OWNER (i not the same as applicant) IrA
PLANNER:
The following findings shall be made by the .decision -making authority prior tote tp
Proval of any Min r djustment
Permit: CITY OF LA QUINTA.
FINANCE DEPT.
I. Consistency with General Plan. The project is consistent with the Genera an:
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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Mr. James S. Sorenson
55-802 Brae Burn '
La Quinta, CA 92253
SUBJECT: MINOR ADJUSTMENT 07-596 ,
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Dear Mr. Sorenson:
This, letter is to report that the Planning • Department- has reviewed your Minor'
st Adjument application, pursuant to Section. 9.210.040 of the City of La Quinta Zoning
Code.
Request:
To allow for a 10% decrease in the front yard setback from twenty (20) feet -to eighteen '
feet (18) to allow, the addition of a Casita unit..k-
Decision: '
Approval is granted for the requested decrease in the front yard.setback, based" on the
following findings: '
• Minor Adjustment 2007-596 is consistent with the La Quinta General'P.lan;,in that
the decreased proposed does not alter the approved land use for`the property, 'or .
affect land use on surround ing'similar properties. ,
• Minor Adjustment 2007-596 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 2007-596 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. 13ox 150.4 LA QU)NTA,; CALIF0' RNil 92247-1.504 '
78-495 CALL, TAMPICO LA QUINT -A, CALIFORNIA 92253 `
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• Approval of Minor Adjustment 2007-5.96 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 p.rio'r
to construction of the casita.
2. You are limited to one minor adjustment per lot, therefore future request for minor
adjustments cannot be approved. r
3. Provide a letter from the HOA to the Planning Department which states the HOA
acceptance to the requested reduction.
Please be.advised that this approval relates only to allowance of the decrease 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,
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ERIC CEJA
Assistant Plann
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