SPEV 2017-0009 Studio Fine Art Sale (09.18.2017)
78-495 Calle Tampico La Quinta, CA 92253 760.777.7000
September 18, 2017
CASE NUMBER
Special Event Permit 2017-0009
ACTIVITY/EVENT
Studio Fine Art Sale
December 8th, 9th & 10th, 2017 (10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
March 2nd, 3rd & 4th, 2018 (10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
March 16th, 17th & 18th, 2018 (10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
46-865 Golden Sands Place, La Quinta, CA 92253
APPLICANT
Mr. Gideon Cohn
78-365 Highway 111, #300
La Quinta, CA 92253
APPROVAL
The Design and Development Department has reviewed and approved Special Event Permit
2017-0009, pursuant to LQMC Section 9.60.170 (Special Events – Residential), based on the
following Findings:
A. The event will not be detrimental to the health, safety and general welfare of the
community in the area of the proposed event.
B. There is adequate area to conduct the event and to accommodate the anticipated
attendance.
C. Sufficient parking will be provided for the anticipated attendance.
D. Fire protection plans and facilities have been provided to the satisfaction of the fire
marshal.
E. Security plans and facilities have been provided to the satisfaction of the sheriff.
F. Public roadways providing access to the event are capable of accommodating the
anticipated traffic volumes in a reasonable and safe manner with minimal disruption to
local traffic circulation.
This approval authorizes the applicant to conduct the event pursuant to compliance with all
conditions of approval of this permit. The applicant must obtain any permits, as may be required
below, in order to physically set up the event.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Completion/confirmation prior to start of the event:
1. The indoor/outdoor events are approved for December 8th, 9th & 10th, 2017, March 2nd,
3rd & 4th, 2018, and March 16th, 17th & 18th, 2018 (10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.), from
10:00am – 5:00pm. The total number of event participants, including staff, security and
guests, shall not exceed 50 on-site at any given time. The applicant is required to
maintain a count of all event participants on-site at all times during the event. The event
count shall be maintained by event staff at the main entrance and made available upon
request by the Police Department or City Staff.
2. The applicant shall obtain all other applicable permits, if required, from the appropriate
agencies (i.e. Fire Department, Building Department, Sheriff’s Department, etc.).
3. The applicant shall obtain an encroachment permit for any off-site signs. Off-site signs
shall not block the line of sight for traffic. Please contact Amy Yu at (760)777-7047 for
assistance on obtaining an encroachment permit.
4. All vendors shall obtain a City Business License.
5. The applicant shall provide notification of the event to all properties within 500 feet of
event site and/or surrounding Home Owners Associations (HOA’s) fourteen (14) days prior
to each event. Notification shall include date, time, event scope, and the name and
twenty-four hour contact phone number of the local contact person for the property and
the police department. Proof of notification shall be provided to the City of La Quinta
Planning Division.
6. The Design and Development Director may modify Conditions of Approval regarding
business hours, parking, occupancy and other operational conditions should it be
determined that after the first event, the proposed uses or conditions under which the
events are being operated or maintained is detrimental to the public health, welfare, or
materially injurious to property, improvements or other uses in proximity to the subject
property, or if the subject property is operated or maintained so as to constitute a public
nuisance.
Completion/confirmation during the event:
7. The set-up and operation of the event shall be consistent with the attached exhibits and
event information on file.
8. Security personnel shall be easily identifiable to the public by the provision of uniformed
personnel. All designated private security personnel must be licensed by the State of
California and possess a valid private security license.
9. No food or alcoholic beverages are allowed to be served during the event.
10. Certain areas providing access to the event area are public and, as such, general public
access may not be denied or restricted in any manner that extends beyond the limits of
this event as approved.
11. The applicant shall conform to the City’s Noise Ordinance (Municipal Code Section
9.100.210) and specifically the following noise limitations during the event:
Before 10:00pm: Sixty-five decibels (65 dB(A))
After 10:00pm: Fifty decibels (50 dB(A))
If the noise consists entirely of impact noise, speech or music, or any combination
thereof, each of the noise levels specific above shall be reduced by five dB(A).
12. Portable generators shall be shielded to prevent accidental contact with guests. Extension
cords shall be ground-secured to prevent tripping. Any lighting shall be directed away
from surrounding roadways and surrounding residential properties. No spot or
searchlights are permitted.
13. Surrounding roadways and intersections shall remain readily accessible for passage of
emergency response vehicles and private vehicles. There shall be no queuing of vehicles
along all surrounding roads for the purposes of dropping off for, picking up for, or entering
the event.
14. If parking at the first event exceeds what is approved, the parking options for the event
will need to be modified and submitted to the Planning Division 45 days prior to the
second event.
15. Roadways/traffic aisles to structures and activities in and around the event will be
maintained accessible to emergency vehicles at all times. Parking monitors shall wear
light-colored clothing and reflective vests as needed. Flashlights shall be used after dusk.
16. The event is subject to spot inspections by the Police Department and/or City staff to
ensure compliance with the conditions of this letter.
17. No fireworks, or open flame, or any other device emitting flame or fire or creating a glow
capable of igniting combustibles shall be permitted.
Completion/confirmation after the conclusion of the event (if necessary):
18. The event sites used shall be left clean and in its original manner after the event.
Temporary trash receptacles shall be provided in and around the event areas. All event
areas shall be left free of debris at the end of each day’s activities, and after the event
concludes.
19. Any damage to public hardscape caused by this event shall be repaired as directed by the
City Engineer. This includes but is not limited to sidewalks, curb and gutter, landscaping,
and pavement especially within the surrounding public streets.
FINAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT/CONTACT INFORMATION
By holding this outdoor event, the applicant agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the
City of La Quinta (“the City”), its agents, officers and employees from any claim, action or
proceeding to attack, set aside, void, or annul the approval of this temporary use permit. The City
of La Quinta shall have sole discretion in selecting its defense counsel. The City shall promptly
notify the applicant of any claim, action or preceding and shall cooperate fully in the defense.
The City may elect to add Conditions to this application request to mitigate any problems that
arise not previously addressed herein. The City of La Quinta reserves the right to revoke, suspend
or void this permit at any time.
This decision may be appealed to the Planning Commission, provided the written appeal and
filing fee of $1,505.00 are submitted to this Department within 15 calendar days. Please contact
this office should you wish to file an appeal, and we will assist you in that regard.
If you have any questions before, during, or after the event, please contact the following:
CHERI FLORES
Design and Development Department
760-777-7067
GABRIEL PEREZ
Design and Development Department
760-534-0070 (cell)
KEVIN MEREDITH
Code Compliance Division
760-777-7034
ROBERT BISHOP
La Quinta Police
760-863-8399