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ON FOR MINOR USE PERMIT APPROVAL
MINOIrUSE PERMIT applications are reviewed and approved by the Community Development Director
pursuant to Section 9.210.020, of the Zoning Code. The purpose of the review is to ensure that land uses requiring
the permit do not have an adverse impact on surrounding properties, residents, or busi insE� IF � W IE II 11
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❑ Plot Plan, floor plans and elevation plans (as determined by Community Development Department staff).
Five (5) sets of plans on 8'/Z" x 11" sheet or folded down to 8'/z" x I 1".
❑ Filing fee for Minor Use Permit. If filing multiple applications, the most expensive application will be
charged full fee, with remaining related applications discounted 50% for. each. This discount does not apply
to Environmental Information form.
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SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT DATE t m6-1
NAME OF PROPERTY OWNER
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SIGNATURE OF PROPERTY OWNER(S)
IF NOT SAME AS APPLICANT: DATE,
(Signature provides. consent for applicant to use site for proposed activity).
DATE
(Separate written authority by owner to submit application may be provided)
NOTE: FALSE OR MISLEADING INFORMATION GIVEN IN THIS APPLICATION SHALL BE
GROUNDS FOR DENYING APPLICATION.
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P.O. Box 1504
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92247-1509
78-495 CALLE TANIPICO (760) 777-7000
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253 FAX (760) 777-7101
November 4, 2008
Mr. Greg La Marca
G5 Enterprises, Inc.
6347 Di Vita Way
Carlsbad, CA 92009
SUBJECT: MINOR USE PERMIT 2007-950; SANTERRA MODEL HOME COMPLEX
Dear Mr. La Marca:
The Planning Department has reviewed and approved your request for a model
home complex with a temporary parking lot for Tract 32225, on the northwest
corner of Madison Street and Avenue 58, subject to the exhibits on file and the
following Conditions:
1. Prior to use of. the model home complex, a cash deposit in the amount of
$1,000.00 shall be posted with the Planning Department to insure the
removal of the improvements once the permit has expired or the use
terminated as required by the City Council Ordinance #361. The deposit
will be refunded when all model home improvements and the temporary
parking lot have been removed.
2. If a building permit is required, contact the Building and Safety
Department at (760) 777-7012 for permit requirements.
3. Provide restroom facilities in the office to accommodate personnel.
4. Mounted, on the exterior of the sales office shall be a written notice
providing emergency personnel your 24-hour emergency phone number
they can call in case problems arise that need your prompt attention (i.e.,
minimum 1 " high letters).
5. Install one 2A10BC fire extinguisher inside the sales office.
6. A maximum of eight. flags is permitted. Flags shall be limited to a
maximum of eighteen (18) square feet in area. One flag is permitted per
pole; each flag shall have a maximum height of twenty (20) feet.
7. The flags shall remain up for a period not to exceed six (6) months,
unless a time extension is applied for and granted by this Department.
The Community Development Director may extend the permit for a set
time period if needed. No fee is charged to extend this permit.
8. The model home complex shall be permitted to remain open for one year
from the time it opens, unless a time extension is applied for and granted
by this Department. The Planning Director may extend the permit for a
set time period if needed. No fee is charged to extend this permit.
9. The applicant/property owner agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold
harmless the City of La Quinta (the "City"), it's agents, officers and
employees from any claim, or litigation arising out of the City's approval
of this project. This indemnification shall include any award toward
attorney's fees. The City of La Quinta shall have the right. to select its
defense counsel in its sole discretion.
The City may elect to add Conditions to this application request to mitigate any
problems that arise not previously addressed herein.
This decision may be appealed to the Planning Commission by anyone provided
they submit the necessary paperwork and filing fee of $175.00 to this office within
15 days of approval of this permit.
Should.you have any questions please contact me at (760) 777-7125.
Sincerely,
ERIC CEJA
Assistant Planner
C: Building & Safety Department
Public Works Department
August 13, 2007
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Mr. Greg La Marca
G5 Enterprises, Inc.
6347 Di Vita Way
Carlsbad, CA 92009
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SUBJECT: MINOR USE PERMIT 2007-w".
SANTERRA MODEL HOME COMPLEX
Dear Mr. La Marca:
The Planning Department has reviewed and approved your request for a model home
complex with a temporary parking lot for Tract 32225, on the northwest corner of
Madison Street and Avenue 58, subject to the exhibits on file and the following
Conditions:
1. Prior to use of the model home complex, a cash deposit in the amount of
$1,000.00 shall be posted with the Planning Department to insure the removal
of the improvements once the permit has expired or the use terminated as
required by the City Council Ordinance #361. The deposit will be refunded
when all model home improvements and the temporary parking lot have been
removed.
2. If a building permit is required, contact the Building and Safety Department at
(760) 777-7012 for permit requirements.
3. Provide restroom facilities in the office to accommodate personnel.
4. Mounted on the exterior of the sales office shall be a written notice providing
emergency personnel your 24-hour emergency phone number they can call in
case problems arise that need your prompt attention (i.e., minimum 1" high
letters).
5. Install one 2A10BC fire extinguisher inside the sales office.
6. The model home complex shall be permitted to remain open for one year
from the time it opens, unless a time extension is applied for and granted by
this Department. The Planning Director may extend the permit for a set time
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78-495 CALLE TAMPIC:O • LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253
(760) 777-7000 -FAX (760) 777-7101
7. The applicant/property owner agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless
the City of La Quinta (the "City"), -it's 'agents, officers and employees from any
claim, or litigation arising out of the City's approval of this project. This
indemnification shall include any award toward attorney's fees. The City of La
Quinta shall have the right to -select its defense counsel in its sole discretion.
The City may elect to add Conditions to this application request to mitigate any
problems that arise not previously addressed herein.
This decision may be appealed to the Planning Commission by anyone provided. they
submit the necessary paperwork. and filing fee of $175.00 to this office within 15 days of
approval of this permit.
Should you have any questions please contact me at (760) 777-7125.
Sincerely,
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ERIC CEJA
Assistant Plan er
C: Building & Safety Department
Public Works Department
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Title 9 ZONING
Chapter 9.60 SUPPLEMENTAL RESIDENTIAL REGULATIONS
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A. Model Home Complex and Sales Offices. Temporary model home complexes, real estate sales offices
and related signage may be established if a minor use permit is approved in accordance with Section 9.210.020
and the following requirements are satisfied:
1. The complex is used solely for the original sale of new homes or the first rental of apartments in
projects of twenty or more units.
2. The complex is located within the area of the project for which it is established. The temporary sales
office shall not be located within one hundred feet of an existing dwelling unit which is not a part of the new
proj ect.
3. Notwithstanding. other provisions of this code, the parcel of land on which a temporary real estate
office is established is not required to be a building site provided the parcel is precisely described.
4. The following structures and facilities are permitted in conjunction with the establishment of a
temporary real estate office in conformance with an approved minor use permit:
a. Model homes in compliance with the zoning regulations applicable to the properties that are being
sold;
b. Garages, attached and detached, in compliance with the zoning regulations applicable to the properties
that are being sold;
c. Temporary sales office buildings or relocatable buildings;
d. Accessory buildings and structures in compliance with the zoning regulations applicable to the
properties that are being sold;
Recreational facilities that will become a permanent portion of the project in compliance with the
zoning regulations applicable to the properties that are being sold;
f. Permanent streets and driveways that will be part of the project after the closure of the real estate
office use;
g. Temporary childrens playgrounds;
h. Temporary and permanent fencing, walks and structural amenities;
Temporary vehicle parking and maneuvering areas to provide off-street parking as necessary for
employees and guests;
j. Temporary vehicular accessways;
k. Temporary landscaping.
B. Signs. Signs in connection with a temporary model home complex shall be permitted within a project
subject to the following requirements:
1. Project identification signs are permitted at each street entrance and shall conform to the provisions of
Section 9.160.070 (Permitted semipermanent signs):
a. Sign area: maximum thirty-two square feet per sign and sixty-four square feet aggregate per project.
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2. The sign copy shall be limited to matters relating to the project within which the signs are located.
3. Time limits for display of signs shall be concurrent with that of the permitted model home complex.
C. Flags. Flags in connection with a temporary model home complex may be permitted within a
residential project subject to the following requirements:
1. Number. A maximum of eight flags shall be permitted. There shall be no more than one flag per pole.
United States, state, and other similar flags shall count in the maximum of eight flags.
2. Height. Flag poles shall be a maximum of twenty feet in height on the perimeter of the project and
sixteen feet in height in the interior. Pole heights shall be measured from finish grade at the nearest project
perimeter.
3. Pole Diameter. Pole diameter shall be determined by the lateral load and size of the flag. The director
shall provide applicants with diameter standards.
4. Size. Flags shall be a maximum of eighteen square feet in area on the perimeter of the project and
twelve square feet in the interior.
5. Rigid Flags. Rigid flags, secured on more than one side, are prohibited.
6. Flag Copy. Commercial or advertising flag copy is prohibited.
7. Color. Flags may vary in color or have multiple colors but fluorescent colors are prohibited.
8. Time Periods. Flags shall be approved by the director for an initial six-month period. The director shall
review the installed flags prior to the end of that period. If the director determines that all standards and
conditions have been met and that all flags have been properly maintained, the director may grant a time
extension for an additional six months. If no such extension is approved, all flags must be removed upon
expiration of the initial six months.
D. Prohibited Advertising Devices. The following advertising devices or activities are expressly
prohibited within or outside the project: banners, balloons, portable trailer signs, or human indicators.
E. Requirements for Approval. Any approving action shall include those conditions and requirements
deemed by the decision-making authority to be necessary or advisable to protect the public safety and the
general welfare, together with a one thousand dollars cash deposit that the structures and facilities will be
removed or made consistent with applicable zoning regulations within ninety days after the expiration of the
permit or discontinuation of the use the permit is approved for.
F. Time Limitations. A minor use permit for a real estate office may be approved for a maximum time
period of one year from the date of approval. A time extension of up to one year may be approved by the
community development director if the director finds that all requirements of this section and all other city
requirements and conditions have been met. (Ord. 361 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2001; Ord. 325 § 1 (Exh. A) (part),
1998; Ord. 299 § 1 (part), 1997; Ord. 284 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 1996)
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