MA 2021-0008 Obannon Residence at 44870 Via Mirabel (06.29.21)
June 29, 2021
Ramon Gutierrez
Good Way Design and Drafting
42-280 Beacon Hill, Suite D-10
Palm Desert, CA 92211
SUBJECT: MINOR ADJUSTMENT 2021–0008
44870 VIA MIRABEL
Dear Mr. Gutierrez:
The Design and Development Department has reviewed your Minor Adjustment
application (MA 2021-0008), pursuant to Section 9.210.040 of the City of La Quinta
Zoning Code.
REQUEST:
Grant up to a 10% adjustment to decrease the front yard setback for a detached
guesthouse located at 44-870 Via Mirabel. The front yard setback is being adjusted
from 20’ to 18’ in the front, 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 2021-0008 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 2021-0008 is consistent with the intent of the La Quinta
Zoning Code in that the requested adjustment will be conditioned to comply
with all other development standards as required under said Zoning Code.
3. Processing and approval of Minor Adjustment 2021-0008 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 2021-0008 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 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.
Thank you for your attention to these items, and if you have any questions, please contact
me directly at (760) 777-7086 and/or at sfernandez@laquintaca.gov .
Sincerely,
Sijifredo Fernandez
Associate Planner
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