MA 2021-0009 Vazquez Residence 53535 Avenida Herrera (07.22.21)July 22, 2021
Alonso Vasquez
53-535 Avenida Herrera
La Quinta, CA 92253
SUBJECT: MINOR ADJUSTMENT 2021–0009
53-535 AVENIDA HERRERA
Dear Mr. Vasquez:
The Design and Development Department has reviewed your Minor Adjustment
application (MA 2021-0009), 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 and exterior side
yard setback for a new patio cover located at 53535 Avenida Herrera. The front yard
setback is being adjusted from 20’ to 18’ in the front and the exterior side yard
setback is being adjusted from 10’ to 9’ in the exterior side yard, per the attached
exhibit. The front yard setback of 18’ is being measured from the cantilevered bench
seat which is considered an architectural projection per Municipal Code 9.50.060.
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 2021-0009 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 2021-0009 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 2021-0009 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 2021-0009 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 adjustments have no impact on
health or safety issues and will not affect physical land use characteristics in
the vicinity. The adjustments 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 adjustments 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 two Minor Adjustments, as previously described
and only one Minor Adjustment remains. 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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