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MA 2010-623- CITY OPLA Q UINTA Case Noij o �a Fee: $200 Community Development Department oF 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 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 wisaamm setback requirement) or for deviations specifically identified in the La Quinta Zoning Ordinance. Other de ' sha quire consideration of a variance (pursuant to Section 9.210.030Nariance\Zoning Ordinance). If the App ' s n of the property, a letter must be submitted by the owner authorizing the Applicant to execute this oc en*�is half **************************************************************************** *** *** **** PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE APPLICANT/CONTRACTOR: HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF THE COACHELLA VALLEY, INC. DATE: 08/25/201 CONTACT PERSON (IF DIFFERENT): PHONE: (760)770-3723 MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. BOX 11738, PALM DESERT, CA 92255 (Address) (City) (State) (Zip) OWNER'SNAME: HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF THE COACHELLA VALLEY, INC. MAILINGADDRESS: P.O. BOX 11738, PALM DESERT, CA 92255 (Address) (City) (State) (Zip) STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 53240 AVENIDA ALVARADO LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: LOT # 13 TRACT ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER: 774-044-012 ADJUSTMENT REQUESTED: A REDUCTION OF.ONE FOOT FROM THE TEN FOOT SETBACK REQUIREMENT FROM THE SOUTH PROPERTY LINE ADJACENT TO GALLEIVIGN-TEREY. REASON FOR REQUEST: THE BUILDING PROPOSED FOR THE SITE WILL HAVE A SIDE ENTRY/PORCH AND A SIDE BEDROOM PATIO. D 'SIGNATURE'OF APPLICANT ,Ge%� '�/� DATE SIGNATURE OF OWNER (fnot the same as applicant)_ i PLANNER: ************************************************************************************************ The following findings shall be made by the decision -making authority prior to the approval f any Minor Adjustment r, 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. J­eeeJ7Ve � A2\Fo` l u 31 2 C 10 City of La Q in,,—, Planning Depar#mant 7' FILL PPY .P.O. Box•1504 LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92247-1504 78-495 CALLS-TAMPICO (760) 777-7.000 LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253 FAX (760) 77727101. September 10, 2010 Mr. Patrick Swarthout, President Habitat for Humanity of the Coachella Valley. P.O. Box 11738 Palm Desert, CA 92255 r ^ SUBJECT: MINOR ADJUSTMENT 2010-623: 53-240 AVENIDA ALVARADO REDUCED EXTERIOR SIDE YARD SETBACK Dear Mr. Swarthout: „ This letter is to report that the PlanningDe artment has reviewed -.Department your Minor Adjustment .. application (MA 2010-623), pursuant - to Section .9.210.040 of. the City of La Quinta Zoning Code, for the residence at 53-240.Avenida Alvarado. - Request: A request has been made to decrease the exterior side yard setback, along Caile Monterey, to accommodate an extended living room. The exterior side yard setback in the'Residential Cove (RC) zoning district is ten (10) feet. Therefore, the request is to decrease the exterior side yard setback from ten (10) feet to nine (9) .feet. ' Decision: Approval is granted for the requested 'decrease in the exterior side. yard setback, based on the following Findings: • • Minor Adjustment 2010-623 is consistent with the La Quinta General •Plan,' in that the decreased exterior side yard setback proposed does not alter the approved land use for the property, or affect land use on surrounding similar properties. < Minor Adjustment 2010-623 is consistent with the intent of the La Quinta Zoning Code, in that the requested adjustments. will retain _adequate side yard separations__._.,.,,.._ _ __ as required under said Zoning Code: ; • Processing and approval of Minor Adjustment 2010-623 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. • Approval of Minor Adjustment 20110-623 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. application is subject to the following Conditions: ; 1. A building permit shall be. obtained from the Building '& Safety, Department prior to construction of the verandah or any building additions: 2. You are limited to 'one minor adjustment- per lot;. therefore, any future requests ,for minor adjustments cannot be approved for,this property. Please be advised that this' approval--relates--only to allowance llowace of'the decreased. -setback as stated above, and does not imply any entitlement or -approval of a building permit for any structures sliown. 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. ' Respectfully yours;.' ERIC CEJA , Assistant Planner C: Building & Safety Department . , 9.210.040 Minor adjustments. La Quinta Municipal Code r Up Previous Next Main Title 9 ZONING Chapter 9.210 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PERMITS 9.210.040 Minor adjustments. ' r littp://gcod.ie.us/codes/laquinta/view.php?topic=9-9_210-9_210_040&... r Search'-,, Print . . l; No Frames 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. B. Definition. Minor adjustments are deviations in standards which have little or no potential for adverse impacts on the surrounding community and which are reviewed administratively.. r 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 applicationwhich 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 material ly 'detrimental to the ; public health, safety and general welfare or injurious.to or incompatible with other properties or land uses in the vicinity. H. Appeals. Appeals to decisions on minor adjustments shall be reviewed'pursuant to Section.9.200.120. 1. 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. 1 J. Amendments to Minor Adjustment Permits. Amendments to minor adjustments shall be processed, " pursuant to Section 9.200.100. . -K. 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