MA 2018-0006 Griffin Ranch Plan 2 (08.31.2018)
78-495 Calle Tampico La Quinta, CA 92253 760.777.7000
August 31, 2018
Brian King
Lennar Homes
980 Montecito Drive, Suite 300
Corona, CA 92879
SUBJECT: MINOR ADJUSTMENT 2018-0006 – Griffin Ranch Plan 2 (Lots
107, 108, 109, 110, 111, and 112)
Dear Mr. King:
The Design and Development Department has reviewed your Minor Adjustment
application (MA 2018-0006), pursuant to Section 9.210.040 of the City of La
Quinta Zoning Code.
REQUEST:
The request is for two minor adjustments per lot to accommodate for the
placement of the plan types on smaller lots, per the attached exhibit. The
requests are as follows: 1) Grant up to a 10% adjustment to decrease the front
yard setback from 20-0” to 18’-0” and 2) decrease the rear yard setback from
20’-0” to 18’-0”.
The minor adjustments are being requested for a total of six (6) lots at the
following addresses: 81-730, 81-710, 81-690, 81-670, 81-650, & 81-630 War
Admiral Drive (lots 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, and 112, respectively). The request
would be for each lot to receive two (2) minor adjustments each. The
adjustments are needed to allow verandas in the front yards at a 16’ setback.
Architectural projections are allowed to encroach 2’ into any required setback.
An 18’ front yard building setback would allow for the architectural projection to
have a 16’ setback.
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 2018-0006 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 2018-0006 is consistent with the intent of the La Quinta
78-495 Calle Tampico La Quinta, CA 92253 760.777.7000
Zoning Code and subject Specific Plan 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.
3. Processing and approval of Minor Adjustment 2018-0006 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 2018-0006 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. The adjustment will be compatible with the architectural
styles of the existing single-family homes, as approved in the Specific Plan,
Site Development Permit, and Modification by Applicant.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. A building permit and grading permit shall be obtained prior to
construction. The proposed construction shall comply with all other
development standards as required under the La Quinta Zoning Code and
subject Specific Plan.
2. Minor Adjustment 2018-0006 shall comply with all applicable terms,
conditions and/or mitigation measures for the following related approvals
and their subsequent amendments:
• Specific Plan 2006-074
• Site Development Permit 2006-853
• Modification by Applicant 2017-0007
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 minor adjustments referenced herein and does not imply
any entitlement or approval of a building permit for any structures shown on the
plans on file. This approval consists of two Minor Adjustments per lot. All other
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 760-777-7069.
Sincerely,
Carlos Flores
Associate Planner
Attachment: 1) Minor Adjustment Site Plan
PLANNING APPROVAL
ADMINISTRATIVE
CASE# ____________________
EXHIBIT# ____________________
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DATE 08/31/2018 3:01:29 PM
MA2018-0006
PLANNING APPROVAL
ADMINISTRATIVE
CASE# ____________________
EXHIBIT# ____________________
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DATE 08/31/2018 3:01:51 PM
MA2018-0006
SCALE 1'=30'
AUGUST 2018
LA QUINTA, RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
LENNAR / GRIFFIN RANCH
TRACT NO. 32879
LENNAR
980 MONTECITO DRIVE
CORONA, CA 92879
(951) 817-3663
LOT AREA
13,421 SF
NOTE: DIMENSIONS SHOWN ARE TO BUILDING FACE AND NOT ARCHITECTURAL POP-OUTS. PLOT PLANS MAY NOT SHOW CURRENT RECORD INFORMATION. REFER TO THE TITLE REPORT
FOR DIMENSIONS, EASEMENTS, AND OTHER INFORMATION OF RECORD. DRY UTILITIES ARE NOT SHOWN ON THIS PLAN.
PE 473.2
FF 473.87
PLAN 2XC RT
LOT 109
LEGEND
PROPERTY LINE
PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT
RIGHT-OF-WAY (R/W)
WATER MAIN
SEWER MAIN
FIRE HYDRANT
WATER METER
SEWER LATERAL
MSA CONSULTING,INC.
> PLANNING > CIVIL ENGINEERING > LAND SURVEYING
34200 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
760.320.9811 msaconsultinginc.com
LOT 109
81-690 War Admiral Drive
PLANNING APPROVAL
ADMINISTRATIVE
CASE# ____________________
EXHIBIT# ____________________
INITIAL cflores
DATE 08/31/2018 3:01:54 PM
MA2018-0006
SCALE 1'=30'
AUGUST 2018
LA QUINTA, RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
LENNAR / GRIFFIN RANCH
TRACT NO. 32879
LENNAR
980 MONTECITO DRIVE
CORONA, CA 92879
(951) 817-3663
LOT AREA
12,000 SF
NOTE: DIMENSIONS SHOWN ARE TO BUILDING FACE AND NOT ARCHITECTURAL POP-OUTS. PLOT PLANS MAY NOT SHOW CURRENT RECORD INFORMATION. REFER TO THE TITLE REPORT
FOR DIMENSIONS, EASEMENTS, AND OTHER INFORMATION OF RECORD. DRY UTILITIES ARE NOT SHOWN ON THIS PLAN.
PE 473.7
FF 474.37
PLAN 2XB RT
LOT 110
WAR ADMIRAL DRIVE
LEGEND
PROPERTY LINE
PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT
RIGHT-OF-WAY (R/W)
WATER MAIN
SEWER MAIN
FIRE HYDRANT
WATER METER
SEWER LATERAL
MSA CONSULTING,INC.
> PLANNING > CIVIL ENGINEERING > LAND SURVEYING
34200 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
760.320.9811 msaconsultinginc.com
LOT 110
81-670 War Admiral Drive
PLANNING APPROVAL
ADMINISTRATIVE
CASE# ____________________
EXHIBIT# ____________________
INITIAL cflores
DATE 08/31/2018 3:01:57 PM
MA2018-0006
SCALE 1'=30'
AUGUST 2018
LA QUINTA, RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
LENNAR / GRIFFIN RANCH
TRACT NO. 32879
LENNAR
980 MONTECITO DRIVE
CORONA, CA 92879
(951) 817-3663
LOT AREA
12,000 SF
NOTE: DIMENSIONS SHOWN ARE TO BUILDING FACE AND NOT ARCHITECTURAL POP-OUTS. PLOT PLANS MAY NOT SHOW CURRENT RECORD INFORMATION. REFER TO THE TITLE REPORT
FOR DIMENSIONS, EASEMENTS, AND OTHER INFORMATION OF RECORD. DRY UTILITIES ARE NOT SHOWN ON THIS PLAN.
PE 474.3
FF 474.97
PLAN 2XA RT
LOT 111
LEGEND
PROPERTY LINE
PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT
RIGHT-OF-WAY (R/W)
WATER MAIN
SEWER MAIN
FIRE HYDRANT
WATER METER
SEWER LATERAL
MSA CONSULTING,INC.
> PLANNING > CIVIL ENGINEERING > LAND SURVEYING
34200 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
760.320.9811 msaconsultinginc.com
LOT 111
81-650 War Admiral Drive
PLANNING APPROVAL
ADMINISTRATIVE
CASE# ____________________
EXHIBIT# ____________________
INITIAL cflores
DATE 08/31/2018 3:02:00 PM
MA2018-0006
SCALE 1'=30'
AUGUST 2018
LA QUINTA, RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
LENNAR / GRIFFIN RANCH
TRACT NO. 32879
LENNAR
980 MONTECITO DRIVE
CORONA, CA 92879
(951) 817-3663
LOT AREA
13,902 SF
NOTE: DIMENSIONS SHOWN ARE TO BUILDING FACE AND NOT ARCHITECTURAL POP-OUTS. PLOT PLANS MAY NOT SHOW CURRENT RECORD INFORMATION. REFER TO THE TITLE REPORT
FOR DIMENSIONS, EASEMENTS, AND OTHER INFORMATION OF RECORD. DRY UTILITIES ARE NOT SHOWN ON THIS PLAN.
PE 474.9
FF 475.57
PLAN 2XC RT
LOT 112
LEGEND
PROPERTY LINE
PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT
RIGHT-OF-WAY (R/W)
WATER MAIN
SEWER MAIN
FIRE HYDRANT
WATER METER
SEWER LATERAL
MSA CONSULTING,INC.
> PLANNING > CIVIL ENGINEERING > LAND SURVEYING
34200 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
760.320.9811 msaconsultinginc.com
LOT 112
81-630 War Admiral Drive
PLANNING APPROVAL
ADMINISTRATIVE
CASE# ____________________
EXHIBIT# ____________________
INITIAL cflores
DATE 08/31/2018 3:02:03 PM
MA2018-0006