MA 2020-0006 53940 Avenida Villa (09.21.2020)
September 21, 2020
Michelle Melcher
Lang Construction and Development Inc
80590 Camino San Gregorio
Indio, CA 92203
SUBJECT: MINOR ADJUSTMENT 2020-0006 – 53-940 Avenida Villa
Dear Ms. Melcher:
The Design and Development Department has reviewed your Minor Adjustment
application (MA 2020-0006), pursuant to Section 9.210.040 of the City of La Quinta
Zoning Code.
REQUEST:
Grant up to a 6% adjustment to increase the height of an archway from 9’ to 9’-7”
to provide an architectural enhancement, per the attached exhibits.
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 2020-0006 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 2020-0006 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 2020-0006 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 2020-0006 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 surrounding single-family homes.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. A building 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 more than two (2) additional minor adjustments shall be approved for this
lot.
3. Structures shall not be erected within the public right-of-way.
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 one Minor Adjustment. 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. 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 760-777-7086.
Sincerely,
Sijifredo Fernandez
Associate Planner
Attachment: 1) Elevation Exhibit
2) Justification Letter
PLANNING APPROVAL
ADMINISTRATIVE
CASE# ____________________
EXHIBIT# ____________________
INITIAL sfernandez
DATE 09/22/2020 7:40:29 AM
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