MA 2019-0001 77660 Potrero (Calle) (01.31.2019)
January 31, 2019
Aphrodite Vasilopoulos
61 Cortland Drive
Bedford, NH 03110
SUBJECT: MINOR ADJUSTMENT 2019-0001 – 77660 Calle Potrero
Dear Mr. Vasilopoulos:
The Design and Development Department has reviewed your Minor Adjustment
application (MA 2019-0001), pursuant to Section 9.210.040 of the City of La Quinta
Zoning Code.
REQUEST:
Grant three (3) adjustments to decrease the rear, front, and exterior side yard
setbacks by 10% each, per the attached exhibit. The rear, front, and exterior side
yard setback change requested is from 10’ to 9’, 20’ to 18’, and 10’ to 9’,
respectively.
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 2019-0001 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 2019-0001 is consistent with the intent of the La Quinta
Zoning Code in that the requested adjustments will be conditioned to comply
with all other development standards as required under the Zoning Code.
3. Processing and approval of Minor Adjustment 2019-0001 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 2019-0001 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 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 surrounding single-family homes.
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.
2. No additional minor adjustments shall be approved for this lot.
Please be advised that the City only approves three Minor Adjustments per lot,
regardless of the percentage of the development standard adjusted. This approval
consists of three Minor Adjustments and no additional Minor Adjustments are to be
approved for this lot. This approval relates only to the 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. 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