MA 2018-0001 Enzo's Bistro & Bar (03.13.2018)
78-495 Calle Tampico La Quinta, CA 92253 760.777.7000
March 13, 2018
Scott McLellan
229 W. Marquita
San Clemente, CA
SUBJECT: SIGN PERMIT APPLICATION 2018-0016, MODIFICATION BY APPLICANT
2018-0001: ENZO’S BISTRO AND BAR
Dear Mr. McLellan:
The Design and Development Department has reviewed your request for a
freestanding illuminated identification sign at 78-121 Avenida La Fonda and Minor
Adjustment application (MA 2018-0001), pursuant to Section 9.210.040 of the City of
La Quinta Zoning Code.
MINOR ADJUSTMENT REQUEST:
Grant up to a 10% adjustment to increase the permitted height of the freestanding
identification sign by 8 inches from 8 feet to 8 feet, 8 inches.
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 2018-0001 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 2018-0001 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. Processing and approval of Minor Adjustment 2018-0001 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 2018-0001 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
78-495 Calle Tampico La Quinta, CA 92253 760.777.7000
or safety issues, and will not affect physical land use characteristics in the
vicinity. The proposed sign will not obstruct private or public pedestrian or
vehicles paths of travel.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL (MBA 2018-0001):
1. The applicant is required to obtain a building permit prior to the placement of
the monument sign.
2. The proposed construction shall comply with all other development standards
as required under 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 allowance of the adjustment as stated above. All other development
standards of the La Quinta Zoning Code are applicable and shall be adhered to in
preparing plans for building plan check.
The sign is approved per the sign exhibit on file, and subject to the following
Conditions:
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL (SA2018-0016):
1. This sign permit grants one freestanding illuminated identification sign to be
designed and located per the approved plan on file (attached).
2. The applicant is required to obtain a building permit prior to the placement of
the monument sign.
Should you have any questions or need additional information please feel free to
contact me at (760) 777-7062.
Sincerely,
Gabriel Perez
Planning Manager
PLANNING APPROVAL
ADMINISTRATIVE
CASE# ____________________
EXHIBIT# ____________________
INITIAL gperez
DATE 03/13/2018 8:49:43 PM
SA 2018-0016, MA 2018-0001
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