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787495 CALLE TAMPICO = LA QUINTA,- CALIFORNIA .92253 (619) .777-7000
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September 27, 1995
Ms. Eileen Savan
La Quinta Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 255
La Quinta, CA 92253
SUBJECT: SPECIAL ADVERTISING. DEVICE 95-079'(MAINST-REET
MARKETPLACE)
Dear Ms. Savan:
Enclosed are the final conditions for your case As approved by,the Planning Commission on
September 26, 1995.
If you have any questions, please call our office At (619) 777-7067.
Very truly yours,
JE Y
C MU I DEVELOPMENT DIRECrOR-,.
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MAILING ADDRESS P.O. BOX 1504 LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED'
SPECIAL ADVERTISING 95-079
LA QUINTA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
SEPTEMBER 26, 1995
FINDINGS:
1. The sign application request is exempt from the
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) pursuant to Section 15311 (Subsections A and C).
2. The signs are temporary; therefore, the impact to
existing businesses and traffic will be minimal.
Additionally, the signs are small and well designed.
3. The temporary signing request, as conditioned, will meet
the provisions of Chapter 5.64 of the Municipal Code in
that the advertising is needed for this special function
and will not be detrimental to the General Plan or any
other official City regulations..
CONDITIONS:
1. The applicant shall obtain an encroachment permit from
the. Public Works Department before placement of any
advertising device(s) within the right-of-way. No
advertising device shall be located within three feet of
the edge of pavement or six feet from the street curb.
The directional signs shall not interfere with vehicle or
pedestrian traffic or reduce vision clearances for
motorists.
2. No additional signs or sign changes shall be allowed
unless a.pproved,by.the Community Development Director..
3. The applicant shall obtain written approval from all
private property owners if a sign is placed on their
property.
4._ The .small, off -site directional signs can be installed
one day before each day's event and must be removed
within five days after closure of the event.
5. The temporary banner shall be installed the Monday prior
to each of the six events and shall be removed the Monday
following the event.
6. The port -a -panel sign at Washington Street and Highway
111 can be installed one week before each event and shall
..be removed within seven days., The sign shall be placed
a minimum distance of 50-feet from each street.
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PLANNING COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
DATE: . SEPTEMBER 26, 1995
CASE: SPECIAL ADVERTISING DEVICE 95-079
APPLICANT: LA QUINTA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (MS. EILEEN SAVAN)
REQUEST: APPROVAL OF TEMPORARY ADVERTISING FOR THE UPCOMING
LA QUINTA MAINSTREET MARKETPLACE EVENTS` ON CALLE
ESTADO BETWEEN OCTOBER, 1995 TO APRIL, 1996
The La Quinta Chamber of Commerce is requesting approval to install on and off -site
advertising (i.e., signs and banner) for the 1995/1996 season. The package is
attached (Attachments 1-6) and is similar to past application requests made over the
last two years. The applicant is requesting placement of small and large signs with
their name and directional information depending on the placement of the sign.
Approximately 21 directional signs are proposed within a three mile radius of the
event. The signs will be located generally in the right-of-way along the major arterial
streets surrounding the Village area. The large port -a -panel sign (50 sq. ft.), will be
placed at the southeast corner of Highway 111 and Washington Street, on private
property. Additionally, one 3 ft. X 25 ft. banner will be hung across Avenida
Bermudas at the Chamber's property, 51-351 Avenida Bermudas, across from the
Marketplace.
The applicant's outdoor event permit (MTOE 95-098) was approved by staff in
August. The City Council approved the street closure permit on September 19, 1995.
Section 5.64.020 provides, in part, that permits are to be issued for special purposes,
is
. . . and riot on a continuing basis. for permanent advertising or identification
purposes," and further, " .. each permit shall be issued for a specific period."
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' Staff Comments
This application request is the same as last year's approval by, the Planning
Commission. -
In past years', the Chamber personnel have consistently abided 'by the conditions
imposed by the City. This outdoor event stimulates community involvement and the
City encourages this t .� g type of .activity. '
RECOMMENDATION:
By Minute Motion 95-. , approve Special Advertising ,Device 95-079, subject to
the attached Findings and Conditions of Approval. '
Attachments:
1. Letter from Applicant , r
2. Sign Exhibit Chart -
3. Event Schedule
4. Directional Sign Sketch
5. Port -a -panel Sketch
6. Banner Sketch
7. Draft Findings and Conditions' ti
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GEM OF THE DESERT
9/6/95
Attachment 1
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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Mr. Jerry Herman
Community Development Director
CITY OF LA QUINTA
P.O. Box 1504
La Quinta, CA 92253
Dear Jerry:
The Mainstreet Marketplace Planning Committee requests.permission
to have the following off -site "SPECIAL ADVERTISING DEVICES"-.
approved for the 1995/1996 series. Season dates are attached.
All items in this category were approved for last season.
BANNER:
Last year our Mainstreet banner was tied and anchored to 2 palm
trees on opposite sides of Avenida Bermudas and the banner
stretched across the street with the sign facing North. This
banner hung between the Post Office and the Chamber, next o
the City bulletin board and just a few feet south of the Post
office driveway. We request the same site location be used
again.this year. Banner size: approximately 3' x 25.'.
PORT -A -PANEL:
On the SE corner of Highway 111 and Washington (Simon Plaza
property) we again would like to have a port -a -panel sign
advertising MAINSTREET MARKETPLACE. The sign measures 5 feet
x 10 feet, and would be installed and serviced by Fairway Outdoor
Advertising. Exposure time is approximately 1 week prior to
each event. Dismantling of the sign is a few days after. Exact
installation date is subject.to their scheduling. For your
information, we have secured permission from the property owner
to utilize this area.
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CITY OF LA' QUINTA
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
POST OFFICE BOX 255 • 51-351 AVENIDA BERMUDAS a LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253 • (619) 564-3199 FAX (619) 564-3111
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Special Advertising Devices --Mainstreet Marketplace,
DIRECTIONAL SIGNS: '.
We have found that posting directional signs from several points
out off Highway 111, Fred Waring and Tampico is imperative for,
Mainstreet patrons unfamiliar with the exact location of the
Village of La Quinta. Therefore, we request permission to.post -
directional signs near or adjacent to the following locations.
Corner of Fred Waring & Washington' _
Z Corner of Miles & Washington _
3 Corner of Washington & Hwy 111 Eastbound
Before the corner of Washington &• Hwy 11 going Westbound
S Midpoint between Highway 111 & Eisenhower
Corner of Eisenhower & Washington-'
-7 Midpoint between Eisenhower & 50th
-7 Corner of 50th & Washington
j Midpoint between 50th & Tampico
/o Corner of Tampico & Washington d
�i Corner of Tampico & Desert Club "
i�- Corner of Bermudas & Tampico
1% Jefferson & 50th
1�o 50th & Park (near B&G Club) �.•
�S 50th & Washington (directional turn) r •_ *
,y Miles & Seely '
i) Miles & Washington (directional turn).
�( Fred Waring & Las Vista,(near LQ Highlands)_
/f Fred Waring & Washington (directional turn)`
These signs would be posted no earlier than 1 day prior to each._ ,
event and brought down at the close of the -event that"evening
or no later than the following.Monday.t ,
Thank you for y ur consideration.
Eileen Savan
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GEM OF THE DESERT
LA QUINTA'S
MAINSTREET MARKETPLACE
1995/1996 SEASON
Friday, October 6, 1995
Return•to the Sixties
Friday, Novembker 3, 1995
Country & Western Night
Friday, December 1, 1995
Christmas in La Quinta
Friday, February 23., 1996
All About Jazz
Friday, March 29, 1996
Sports Night
Friday, April 26, 1996
Swing. Night
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For event information, please call the
La Quinta Chamber of Commerce at
564-3199.
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FINDINGS:
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1. The sign application request is exempt from the
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) pursuant to Section 15311 (Subsections A and C).
2. The signs are temporary; therefore, the impact to
existing businesses and traffic will be' minimal.
Additionally, the signs are small and well designed.
3. The temporary signing request, as conditioned, will meet
the provisions of Chapter 5.64 of the Municipal Code in
that the advertising is needed for this special function
and will not be detrimental to the General Plan .or any
other official City regulations.
CONDITIONS:
1. The applicant shall obtain an encroachment permit from.
the Public Works Department before placement of any
advertising device(.$) within the right-of-way. No
advertising device shall be located within three feet of
the edge of pavement or six feet from the street curb.
The directional signs shall not interfere with vehicle or
pedestrian traffic or reduce vision clearances for
motorists.
2. No additional signs or sign changes shall be allowed
unless approved by.the Community Development Director.
3. . The applicant shall obtain written approval from all
private property owners if a sign is placed on their
property.
4. The small, off -site directional signs can be installed
one day before each day's event and must be removed
within five days after closure of the event.
5. The temporary banner can be installed 48 hours before
each of the six events and shall be removed within 24
hours after the event.
6. The port -a -panel sign at Washington Street and Highway
111 can be installed one week before each event and shall
be removed within seven days. The sign shall be placed
a minimum distance of 50-feet from each street.
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M E M O R A N D U M
to: Christi di Iorio, Planning Manager
from: Greg Trousdell, Associate Planner
subject: La Quinta Chamber
date: September 26, 1995 r
Planning Commission Meeting of September 26th
The La Quinta Chamber of Commerce has requested that the Commission approve their on and off -
site advertising for their events to be held in October, November, December, February, March, and
April. The schedule is attached to your packet. The program involves small directional signs,
banners, and a porta-panel sign. The signs are found throughout the City but mainly in the City
right-of-way. The advertising program is consistent with previous years' events.
'The Commission can approve this request based on the provisions of Section 5.64 of the Municipal
Code that permits temporary advertising provided we impose conditions to insure health, safety and
welfare of the community is met.
Conclusion•
We recommend approval of the request subject to the attached findings and conditions as noted in
your report. Additionally, the Chamber has asked that the Commission modify Condition 5 to permit
them the opportunity to have the banners installed two weeks before each event thus helping the
success of each event. Staff believes this request is acceptable, and we should amend Condition 5.
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78-495 CALLE TAMPICO - LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253 - (619) 777-7000
FAX (619) 777-7101
September 13, 1995
Ms. Eileen Savan
La Quinta Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 255
La Quinta, CA 92253
SUBJECT: SPECIAL ADVERTISING_-DEVICE_95-079--(MAINSTREET
MARKETPLACE)
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Dear Ms. Savan:
We received your off -site advertising application for your upcoming 1995/96 Mainstreet
Marketplace events between October, 1.995 and ,April, 1996. Your request will be reviewed
by the Planning Commission at their meeeting of September 26. The meeting will begin at
7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber. Your attendance at the meeting is desired in case
any questions arise that cannot be answered by staff.
We would appreciate receiving one copy cf your sign exhibits for our files. This material
will be given to the Commission for their final review and acceptance. Pie ase-submit-the-,
material to our office by September 18.E
If you have any questions, please call our office at (619) 777-7067.
Very truly yours,
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EVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
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Dear Jerry: '
The Mainstreet Marketplace Planning Committee requests permission
to have the following off -site "SPECIAL ADVERTISING DEVICES"
approved for the 1995/1996 series. Season dates are attached.
All items in this category were approved for last season.
BANNER:
Last year our Mainstreet banner was tied and anchored to 2 palm
trees on opposite sides of Avenida Bermudas and the banner
stretched across the street with the sign facing North. This,
banner hung between the Post Office and the Chamber, next o
the City bulletin board and just'a few feet south of the Post
office driveway. We request.the same site location be -used
again this year. Banner size: approximately 3' x 25'.
PORT -A -PANEL:
On the SE corner of Highway 111'and Washingtori`(Simon Plaza
property) we again would like to have a port -a -panel sign
advertising MAINSTREET MARKETP.LACE.. The -sign measures 5 feet
x 10 feet, and would.be installed and serviced by Fairway Outdoor
Advertising. Exposure time is approximately 1 week prior to
each event. Dismantling of the sign is a few days after. Exact
installation date'is subject to their scheduling. For your
information, we have secured permission from the property owner
to utilize this area.
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Special Advertising Devices --Mainstreet Marketplace
DIRECTIONAL SIGNS:
We have found that posting directional signs from several points
out off Highway 111, Fred Waring and Tampico is imperative for
Mainstreet patrons unfamiliar with the exact location of the
Village of La Quinta. Therefore, we request permission to post
directional signs near or adjacent to the following locations.
Corner of Fred Waring & Washington
Corner of Miles & Washington
Corner of Washington &'Hwy 111 Eastbound
Before the corner of Washington & Hwy 11
Midpoint between Highway 111 & Eisenhower
Corner of Eisenhower & Washington
Midpoint between Eisenhower & 50th
Corner of 50th & Washington
Midpoint between 50th & Tampico
Corner of.Tampico & Washington
Corner of Tampico & Desert Club
Corner of Bermudas & Tampico
Jefferson & 50th .
50th & Park (near B&G Club)
50th & Washington (directional turn)
Miles & Seely
going Westbound
.Miles & Washington (directional turn)
Fred Waring & Las Vista (near LQ Highlands) -
Fred Waring & Washington (directional turn)
These signs would be posted no earlier
event and brought down at the close of
or no later than the following Monday.
Thank you for .your consideration.
Eileen Savan
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Attachment(l)
than 1 day prior to each
the event that evening
GE40FTHE DESERT
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
LA QUINTA'S
MAINSTREET MARKETPLACE
. 1995/1996 SEASON
Friday, October 6, 1995
Return to the Sixties
Friday, November 3, 1995
Country &.Western Night
Friday, December 1, 1995
Christmas in La Quinta
Friday, February 23, 1996
All About Jazz
Friday, March 29, 1996
Sports Night
Friday, April 26, 1996
Swing Night
For event information, please call the
La Quinta Chamber of Commerce at
564-3199.
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