MA 2018-0009 Griffin Ranch Lot 182 (10.12.2018)
October 12, 2018
Brian King
Lennar Homes
980 Montecito Drive, Suite 300
Corona, CA 92879
SUBJECT: MINOR ADJUSTMENT 2018-0009 – Griffin Ranch Lot 182
Dear Mr. King:
The Design and Development Department has reviewed your Minor Adjustment
application (MA 2018-0009), pursuant to Section 9.210.040 of the City of La Quinta
Zoning Code.
REQUEST:
Grant a 6% adjustment to decrease the rear yard setback by 1.73’, from 20 ft. to
18.83 ft. from the western, rear yard property line to accommodate a plan type on
a smaller lot, per the attached exhibit.
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 2018-0009 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 2018-0009 is consistent with the intent of the La Quinta
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 2018-0009 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 2018-0009 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 2018-0009 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 the minor adjustment 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 one Minor Adjustments. 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# ____________________
INITIAL cflores
DATE 10/12/2018 9:13:29 AM
MA2018-0009