MUP 2018-0002 Indian Springs (02.26.2018) February 26, 2018
Mr. Eric Hauser
Gallery Homes
31618 Railroad Canyon Road
Canyon Lake, CA 92587
SUBJECT: MINOR USE PERMIT 2018-0002 – INDIAN SPRINGS
CONSTRUCTION TRAILER
Dear Mr. Hauser:
The Design and Development Department hereby approves your application
request to install a temporary construction trailer located on the southeast
corner of Westward Ho Drive and Jefferson Street in the City of La Quinta. The
trailer shall be installed in conformance with the application and attached
exhibits and subject to the following conditions:
1. The temporary construction trailer can remain on-site for an eight
month period, from the date of this approval letter. In order for the
trailer to remain on site, an extension request shall be approved by the
Design and Development Department prior to the expiration date
(October 26, 2018).
2. Use of the trailer shall be limited to the hours of construction as listed
in the La Quinta Municipal Code (Chapter 6.08, Nuisances). A copy of
this time schedule can be obtained from the Building Division.
3. A building permit for an onsite inspection is required for the temporary
trailer and temporary electric power. Please apply to the Building
Division for a permit (760-777-7125). Written permission from the
property owner is required before a building permit can be issued.
4. The trailer shall generally be placed as shown on the site plan attached,
and shall maintain a 5’ interior side yard setback and 20’ front yard
setback, unless otherwise approved by the Building Division.
5. The building address shall be installed on the trailer to help identify the
temporary construction office location (e.g., minimum 2-inch high
letters in a contrasting color).
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6. Provide one 2A10BC fire extinguisher inside the trailer and sign over the
exit doors which states ‘Door to Remain Open During Business Hours’
7. If the trailer is elevated, it shall be skirted with metal or wood siding
material. The skirting material shall be painted to match the exterior
color of the trailer. The exterior surfaces of the trailer shall be painted
and in overall good condition.
8. No temporary signs are permitted unless separately approved by this
Department.
9. All exterior security light fixtures shall be hooded/shielded to prevent
light glare from being cast onto adjacent residential properties and
streets.
10. Mounted close to the front door on the outside of the trailer shall be a
written notice informing emergency personnel of your 24-hour
emergency phone number in case problems arise that need your
prompt attention (i.e., minimum one-inch high letters).
11. The trailer shall provide restroom facilities to accommodate on-site
workers.
12. Parking on-site shall only occur on completed parking spaces on
northwest corner of site.
13. The security lights shall be motion sensor lights to avoid being on at all
times.
14. The 3” rock drive approach shall have a barrier to avoid parking on dirt.
This barrier can be provided with temporary fencing and/or landscaping
approved by the planning staff.
15. No structures taller than 30 inches shall be constructed within 20 feet
of the south curb of Westward Ho.
16. No parking shall be allowed on the south side of Westward Ho from the
golf cart crossing to the east end of the construction site.
17. The exterior surfaces and general appearance of the trailers and
associated site improvements shall be maintained in overall good
condition.
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18. Mounted close to the front door on the outside of the trailers shall be a
written notice informing emergency personnel of your 24-hour
emergency phone number in case problems arise that require prompt
attention by applicant.
19. Contractor and/or developer shall be responsible for providing
continuous dust and erosion control.
20. Permittee shall permanently stabilize any and all soil that was
disturbed as a result of work performed under this permit with an
approved dust control treatment. Soil stabilization shall be done
immediately after completing the operation.
21. Streets shall be kept clean. They shall be completely cleaned at the end
of each working day and more frequently, if required. The applicant is
responsible to control rocks or dirt materials from the driveway and
that these materials are not present on Westward Ho.
22. Should additional work, materials, or modifications of the work be
required in order to meet City standards, safety requirements, signage
requirements, or to fit actual field conditions, the work shall be
performed by the Permittee as directed by and to the satisfaction of the
City Engineer at no cost to the city of La Quinta.
23. The City of La Quinta reserves the right to revoke, suspend, or void this
permit at any time.
24. The permittee shall indemnify, hold harmless and assume the defense
of the City from all damages, delay costs, costs or expenses in law or
equity that may arise out of work under this permit.
The City may elect to add conditions to this application request to mitigate
any problems that may arise and are not addressed herein. Should you have
questions regarding the content of this letter, please contact the undersigned
at 760-777-7069 or via e-mail at cflores@la-quinta.org.
Sincerely,
Carlos Flores
Associate Planner