TUP 2016-0034 Lowe's Christmas Tree Lot (11.10.2016)G TOFIt�
November 10, 2016
Mr. Errol Pollard
Lowe's Home Improvement
78-865 Highway 111
La Quinta, CA 92253
SUBJECT: TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 2016-0034
CHRISTMAS TREE LOT: LOWE'S
Dear Mr. Pollard:
The Design and Development Department has reviewed and approved your request to
establish a temporary Christmas tree sales lot within the Lowe's parking lot. The
approval of the event is granted under Section 9.100.080 of the La Quinta Municipal
Code subject to the following Conditions of Approval:
1. The Christmas tree sales lot shall not be in operation before the
Thanksgiving holiday and shall be removed and the premises cleared of all
debris and restored to pre -event conditions no later than January 8, 2017.
Specifically, the event may be open on the following dates:
November 25, 2016 - January 8, 2017; Monday through Sunday, between
the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Event setup may begin no sooner than
November 22, 2016.
2. The facility shall not engage in the sale of any merchandise not directly
associated with Christmas trees and Christmas decorations.
3. The applicant shall comply with fire prevention standards as approved and
enforced by the Fire Marshal. The Fire Marshal can be contacted by calling
(760) 863-8886. At a minimum, one (1) 2A10BC fire extinguisher shall be
placed inside the tree sales area in an easily visible and accessible location.
4. Temporary lighting shall not be directed towards surrounding properties. All
temporary lighting shall conform to the City's Outdoor Lighting Ordinance;
Section 9.100.150 of the City's Municipal Code.
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5. If portable generators are used for electricity, they shall be shielded to
prevent accidental contact with guests. If extension cords are used, they
shall be ground -secured to prevent tripping. Power equipment (i.e. chain
saws, etc.) shall not be operated before 7:00 a.m.
6. Roadways, parking areas, and pedestrian traffic aisles outside the proposed
area shall be maintained accessible at all times.
7. A temporary fence surrounding the Christmas tree lot is permitted. The
proposed fence shall be constructed of chain link fencing material and shall
not exceed a height of six (6) feet. No other temporary structures are
proposed or permitted as part of this permit. All temporary fencing,
electrical, etc. shall be removed at the conclusion of the event.
8. Signs shall be restricted to one banner sign per street frontage, each sign
not exceeding thirty-two square feet. Banners may be placed on the
temporary fence or adjacent within the parking area, but not on Highway
111. Other signs and advertising devices such as pennants, flags, A -frame
signs, etc. are prohibited.
9. Adequate trash receptacles shall be provided.
10. A security guard is permitted on -site if needed during the operations of the
Christmas tree sales lot. No overnight camping, either in tents or vehicles, is
permitted as part of this permit.
11. By holding this Christmas tree sale, the applicant agrees to indemnify,
defend and hold harmless the City of La Quinta in the event of any legal
claim or litigation arising out of the City's approval of this project. The City
of La Quinta shall have the right to select its defense counsel at its sole
discretion
Adherence to these conditions, as outlined, will ensure that adverse impacts to
surrounding properties and businesses will be minimized. The City may elect to add
conditions to this application to mitigate any problems that arise not previously
addressed herein.
Should you have any questions, please contact me at (760) 777-7069.
Sincerely,
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CARLOS FLORES
Associate Planner
C: Fire Marshall
Code Compliance Division
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OCT 24 2016
CITY OF LA QUINTA
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT