MA 2021-0007 Housley Residence at 52920 La Trobe Lane (06.02.21)
June 2, 2021
Harley Hylton
Temple Construction, Inc.
699 Indian Trail
Palm Springs, CA 92264
SUBJECT: MINOR ADJUSTMENT 2021–0007
52920 LATROBE LANE
Dear Mr. Hylton:
The Design and Development Department has reviewed your Minor Adjustment
application (MA 2021-0007), pursuant to Section 9.210.040 of the City of La Quinta
Zoning Code.
REQUEST:
Grant up to a 10% adjustment to increase the maximum height for a retaining
property wall proposed to be located on the side yard at 52-920 Latrobe Lane. The
maximum height is being increased from 8 feet to 8 feet 9.6 inches. This adjustment
is being used to provide additional privacy for an existing single-family home, 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 2021-0007 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 2021-0007 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 2021-0007 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 2021-0007 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.
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.
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 only one Minor Adjustment, as previously
described. 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 and/or at
sfernandez@laquintaca.gov .
Sincerely,
Sijifredo Fernandez
Associate Planner
Attachments:
1) Precise Grading Plan
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