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ENCROACHMENT PERMIT
PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION
=or the construction of public or private curbs, driveways, pavements, sidewalks, parking lots, sewers, water mains and other like public
works improvements in connection with MINOR IMPROVEMENTS and APPROVED SUBDIVISIONS.
FILE
COPY Subdivision Improvement Permit - Class III
�T Minor Improvement Permit - Class IV
)ATE: 1/15/2014
_OCATION OF CONSTRUCTION: Ave 52 Median btwn Ave Bermudas/Desert Club & Eisenhower Median btwn Calle Tampico and Ave. Montezuma
3URPOSE OF CONSTRUCTION: Installing "Welcome Signs" in Center Medians
)ESCRIPTION OF CONSTRUCTION:
)IMENSION OF INSTALLATION OR REMOVAL: (2) 4 x 6 Signs
kPPROXIMATE TIME WHEN WORK WILL BEGIN: 1/17/2014 TIME OF COMPLETION: 1/17/2014
_STIIJIATED CONSTRUCTION COST: $7500.00 (Including removal of all obstruction, materials, and debris, backfilling, compaction and placing
)ermanent resurfacing and/or replacing improvements)
;OMMENTS
In consideration of the granting of this permit, the applicant hereby agrees to:
Indemnify, defend and save the City, its authorized agents, officers, representatives and employees, harmless from and against any
and all penalties, liabilities or loss resulting from claims or court action and arising out of any accident, loss or damage to persons or
property happening or occuring as a proximate result of any work undertaken under the permit granted pursuant to this application.
Notify the Administrative Authority at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance of the time when work will be started at (760) 777-
7097. To submit an inspection request, leave a message on the Inspection Request Hotline at (760) 777-7097 prior to 1:30 P.M. at
least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the anticipated inspection.
Comply with all applicable City Ordinances, the terms and conditions of the permit and all applicable r e nd regulaAth
of La Quinta and to pay for any additional replacement necessary as the result of this work.
Signature of Applicant or Agent
laria Hunt 80127 Maramar Drive, Indio, CA 92203 760-636-0712/760-774-6363
lame of Applicant Business Address Telephone No
;est Signs - Jim Cross 1550 S. Gene Autry Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92264 760-320-3042
lame of Contractor and Job Foreman Business Address Telephone No.
244e3 3705
ontractor's License Number City Business License No
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EES Subdivision Improvement Permit - Class
Minor Improvement Permit - Class I
Finance Revenue Code
Inspection Fee EE=1
0.00
Pe mit Fee E_1
0.00
As -Built Deposit E-A
$0.00
Cash Deposit -Surety Bond, E_B
$0.00
if required .
TOTAL
$0.00
Public Improvements: 3% of estimated construction costs
Private Improvements: 3% of estimated construction costs
PERMIT NUMBER: 14008
DATE ISSUED: I IS
EXPIRATiQN _DA E:
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WORK INSPECTED BY*:
PERMIT COMPLETION DATE*:
If the work is covered by a Subdivision Improvement Agreement, Subdivider
shall request final acceptance of improvements from the City Council.
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Tract No:,d. _ _ Project Name:
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irpose of Cons ;tion (i.e.: Roug Grading, Offsite Street, etc.)',
escription of Construction (i.e.: See Plan Set No. 01234)=/_/ i_
imension of Installation or Removal: �-•
Approximate Construction Start Date: 17
Approximate Construction Completion Date: F_/ / Y i yl
Estimated Construction Cost: $F_ _37o Q
Estimated Construction Cost shall include the removal of all obstructions, materials, and debris, back -filling, compaction and
placing permanent resurfacing and or replacing improvements
Contact Name: L/[/( - __ _ one Number: /bUlo
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Applicant Address: F�O- - _
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Contractor Telephone Number:
Contractor State License Number: L �{ 3
Contractor City Business License Number: x:705
Contractor E-mail Address:
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mlicant or Contractor General Liability Insurance Comnanv:
or Contractor General Liabilitv Insurance Policv Number:
Office Use Only: - I I Office Use Only:
Ins ction Fee: _yam, Assigned Permit Number: //gb8
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TOTAL FEE DUE:
Approval Date:
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O BALARCE STATE FARM GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
900 OLD RIVER RD, BAKERSFIELD CA 93311-9501
POLICY NUMBER DATE DUE BALANCE DUE
FULL PAYMENT BY DATE DUE
92 -CT -R982-9 SEE NOTE SEE NOTE CONTINUES THIS POLICY TO ... NOV 5 2014
HUNT, MARIA
80127 MARAMAR DR
INDIO CA 92203-4854
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PREMIUM S 310.00
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Plan. Account # 1168103223
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BUSINESS POLICY -SPECIAL FORM 3.
POLICY NUMBER
92 -CT -R982-9
2309401227
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SEE NOTE SEENOTE
Prepared NOV 18 2013 MOVING? PLEASE SEE YOUR STATE FARM AGENT.
Regional Office Use Only
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When you provide a check as payment, you authorize us either to use information from your check to make a one-timE
electronic fund transfer from your account or to process the payment as a check transaction. When we use informatior
from your check to make an electronic fund transfer, funds may be withdrawn from your account as soon as the same
day we receive your payment, and you will not receive your check back from your financial institution.
(oV3096b)
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Policy Number DECLARATIONS PAGE
92 -CT -R982-9 O
STATE FARM GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY .�
900 OLD RIVER RD, BAKERSFIELD CA 93311-9501
1 A STOCK COMPANY WITH HOME OFFICES IN BLOOMINGTON, ILLINOIS
Named Insured and Mailing Address
23-0841-FA64 R
HUNT, MARIA
80127. MARAMAR DR
INDIO CA 92203-4854
Cov A - Inflation Coverage Index: N/A
BUSINESS POLICY - SPECIAL FORM 3 Cov B - Consumer Price Index: 234.1
AUTOMATIC RENEWAL - If the POLICY PERIOD is shown as 12 MONTHS, thispolicy will be renewed automatically
subject to the premiums, rules and forms in effect for each succeedin policy period. If this policy is terminated, We will
give you and the Mortgagee/Lienholder written notice in compliance wl h the policy provisions or as required bylaw.
Policy Period: 12 Months The policy period begins and ends at 12:01 am standard time at the
Effective Date: NOV 5 2013 premises location.
Expiration Date: NOV 5 2014
Location of Covered Premises:
80127 MARAMAR DR
INDIO CA 92203-4854
Coverages & Property.
Section I
A Buildings
B Business Personal Property
C Loss of Income - 12 Months
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Section II
'L Business Liability
M Medical Payments
Products -Completed Operations
(PCO) Aggregate
General Aggregate (Other
Than PCO)
Limits of Insurance
Excluded
10 000
Actual loss
2,000,000
5,000
4,000,000
$ 4,000,000
Forms, Options, and Endorsements
Special Form 3
FP -6143
Policy Endorsement
FE -6506.2
Dist Mat Violat Statues Excl
FE -6655
Equipment Breakdown Coverage
FE -6617.1
Policy Endorsement - Business
FE -6851.
Amendatory Collapse
FE -6551
Amendatory Endorsement
FE -6205
Coritinued on Reverse Side of Page
Deductibles - Section I
$ 500 Basic
In case of loss under this policy, the deductible will be
applied to each occurrence and will be deducted from the
amount of the loss. Other deductibles may apply - refer to
POLICY PREMIUM
Minimum Premium
Discounts Applied:
Protective Devices
OTHER LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS MAY APPLY - REFER TO YOUR POLICY
P repared
NOV 18 2013 Countersigned
FP -6030.2C SYS By
X6/1993 TOM GORSKI INS AGCY INC
Your policy consists of this page, any endorsements(949) 831-9090
and the policy form. PLEASE KEEP THESE TOGETHER. f s
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Agent
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Policy Number
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CONTINUED FROM FRONT SIDE
IUSINESS POLICY - SPECIAL'FORM 3
=orms Options and Endorsements
)ebris Removal Endorsement
FE -6451
'olicy Endorsement -Business
FE -6610
2egistered Domestic Partnrship
FE -5383
'ohcy Endorsement
FE -6656
class Deductible - Section I
FE -6538.1
Wsiness Policy Endorsement
FE -6464
ncr Cost and Demolition Cov
FE -6645
errorism Insurance Cov Notice
FE -6999.1
kmend Endorsement - California
FE -6644
Wilding Coverage for Tenants
FE -6859
Aandatory Reportng Endorsement
FE -5801
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
California law requires us to provide you with information for filing complaints with the State Insurance
Department regarding the coverage and service provided under this policy.
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Complaints should be filed only after you and State Farm or your agent or other company representative
have failed to reach a satisfactory agreement on a problem.
Please forward such complaints to:
3repared
VOV 18 2013
California Department of Insurance
Consumer Services Division
300 South Spring Street
Los Angeles, CA 90013
Or call toll free: 1 -800 -927 -HELP
(o 1 t2176c) (02175a)
Policy Number DECLARATIONS PAGE
92 -CT -R982,-9
STATE FARM GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY --�
900 OLD RIVER RD, BAKERSFIELD CA 93311-9501
A STOCK COMPANY WITH HOME OFFICES IN BLOOMINGTON u t 114Mi-
Named Insured and Mailing Address
2vQ_nRA t _FA64 R
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HUNT; MARIA
80127 MARAMAR DR
INDIO CA 92203-4854
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BUSINESS POLICY SPECIAL FORM- 3
Cov A - Inflation Coverage Index: N/A
Cov B - Consumer Pri elndex: 23m
AUTOMATIC RENEWAL - If the POLICY PERIOD is shown as 12 MONTHS, this policy will be renewed automatically
subject to the premiums, rules and forms in effect for each succeedingqpolicy enol. If Phis policy is terminated, we will
give you and the Mortgagee/Lienholder written notice in compliance w11h the pb6cy provisions or as required by law.
Policy Period: 12 Months The policy period begins and ends at 12:01 am standard time at the
Effective Date: NOV 5 204 premises location.
Expiration Date: NOV 5 2014
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Location of Covered Premises:
80127 MARAMAR DR
INDIO CA 92203-4854
Coverages & Property
Section
A Buildings
B,Business Personal Property
C Loss of Income - 12 Months
Section 11
L Business Liability
M Medical Payments
Products -Completed Operations
(PCO) Aggregate
General Aggregate (Other
Than PCO)
Limits of Insurance
Excluded
10 000
Actual toss
2,000,000:
5,000
4,000,000
$ 4,000,000
Forms Options, and Endorsements
Special Form 3
FP -6143
Policy Endorsement
FE -6506.2
Dist Mat Violat Statues Excl
FE -6655
Equipment Breakdown Coverage
FE -6617.1
Policy Endorsement - Business
FE -6851
Amendatory Collapse
FE -6551
Amendatory Endorsement
FE -6205
�1.
Deductibles - Section
$ 500 Basic
In case of loss under this policy, the deductible will be
applied to each occurrence and will be deducted from the
amount of the loss. Other deductibles may apply - refer to
POLICY PREMIUM
Minimum Premium
Di8cbunts Applied:
Protective Devices
$ 310.00
Continued on Reverse Side of Page I
OTHER LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS MAY APPLY -REFER TO YOUR POLICY
Prepared
NOV 18 2013 Countersigned
FP -8030.2C SYS By Agent
06/1993 TOM GORSKI INS AGCY INC
Your policy consists of this page, any endorsements (949) $31-9090
and the policy form. PLEASE.KEEP THESE TOGETHER. ( s IMP
PERMIT NO. 14008
Install Welcome Signs for the. La Quinta Cove / 1s" On Ave. 52 Ctr. Median bet.
Ave. Bermudas & Desert Club Dr; 2"d On Eisenhower Dr. Ctr. Median bet. Calle
Tampico & Ave. Montezuma
In addition to the standard permit conditions, the following shall apply:
Pursuant to Section 14.16.320 of the La Quinta Municipal Code (Ordinance 10 § 1 (part), 1982), all
work shall be performed in accordance with the latest edition of the Standard Specifications For Public
Works Construction (SSPWC) and as directed by and to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
2. Contract Artist (Mary Hunt) and Best Signs (Jim Cross), hereinafter referred to as "Permittee", shall
be responsible for providing continuous dust and erosion control.
3. The permittee shall submit inspection requests by calling the City Inspection Hotline at (760) 777-7097
before 1:30 p.m. and at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the anticipated inspection.
4. The issuance of this permit and the City approval of the related construction improvement plans does
not provide a vested entitlement for all design parameters that may have been utilized for the plans. As
such, plans approved for this permit may be "at risk" for further modifications as it relates to any follow
up improvement plan requirements as required by the city or existing errors & omissions by the
architect or engineer of record.
5. This permit or copy of it shall be on the work site for inspection during the actual work performed.
6. Streets shall be kept clean. They shall be completely cleaned at the end of each working day and more
frequently, if required.
7. Pursuant to Section 6.08.050 of the La Quinta Municipal Code (Ordinance 18 § 1, 1982), throughout the
work site, the Permittee shall comply with City regulated work hours. Operation and maintenance of
equipment within one-half mile of human occupancy shall be performed only during the following time
periods:
October 1 st to April 30: Monday -Friday 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
'Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
May 1st to September 30: Monday -Friday 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Work shall be prohibited on legal holidays and Sundays.
Note: Construction work (including setting up traffic control devices) is not permitted on any Arterial
street (ie any 4 lane street) before 8:00 a.mi
8. Work within 500 feet of a signalized intersection shall be performed between the hours of 9 a.m. - 3
p.m. Traffic control shall be set up after 9 a,m, and removed before 3 p.m. The Permittee shall contact
the City Traffic Signal Maintenance Division at (760) 250-0571 if signal operation at the intersection is
to be altered in any way.
Special Conditions Page I of
PERMIT NO. 14008
Install Welcome Signs for the La Quinta Cove / 1St On Ave. 52 Ctr. Median bet.
Ave. Bermudas & Desert Club Dr; 2"d On Eisenhower Dr. Ctr. Median bet. Calle
Tampico & Ave. Montezuma
9. This permit is not valid until the permittee submits, to the Public Works Department 2 weeks prior to
start of construction, the name of the City approved contractor, who shall submit to the City the
following items:
a. General Liability Insurance Company and Policy Number
b. City Business License
c. Contractors State License Number
10. The Applicant or Contractor shall furnish the City satisfactory evidence of insurance in the amounts
provided in the Engineering Bulletin for Indemnification & Insurance Requirements. This insurance
shall be kept in full force and effect at all times by Applicant or Contractor during the prosecution of the
permitted work and updated Certificate of Liability Insurance shall be submitted to the City. Each
policy shall name the City as an additional insured.
11. The permittee shall place temporary no parking signs along the parking area affected by the
construction. The signs shall be placed along the area 48hrs prior to the start of closing the area, and
removed immediately after the construction completion date.
12. Pursuant to Section 14.16.110 of the La Quinta Municipal Code (Ordinance 10 § 1 (part), 1982),
Permittee shall assume responsibility for repair of any pavement damage to any public or private street
and for any damage to other City streets or facilities as a result of work performed under this permit.
13. Pursuant to Section 14.16.250 of the La Quinta Municipal Code (Ordinance 10 § 1 (part), 1982), at
residential streets, advance warning signs and traffic control shall be installed and maintained in
accordance the latest edition of the California Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA
MUTCD) or the latest edition of the Work Area Traffic Control Handbook (WATCH).
On Collectors to Arterial Streets, the permittee must submit a traffic control plan which shall be from or
prepared under the guidance of the latest edition of the California Manual of Uniform Traffic Control
Devices (CA MUTCD) or the latest edition of the Work Area Traffic Control Handbook (WATCH).
Traffic Control plans not from the CA MUTCD or the WATCH shall be signed and stamped by a civil
or traffic engineer registered in the State of California. It shall be the Permittee's responsibility to
appropriately detour and barricade all construction sites.
Pursuant to Section 14.16.290 of the La Quinta Municipal Code (Ordinance 10 § 1 (part), 1982),
street closures shall not be permitted. A minimum of two (2) travel lanes of paved surface shall.
be maintained at all times.
14. Prior to excavating, if required, the Permittee shall contact Underground Service Alert at 1-800-422-
4133. It shall be the Permittee's responsibility to notify the Public Works Department of anticipated
excavation which impact City facilities, including but not limited to traffic signal conduits and loops,
irrigation lines, electrical conduits, and storm drain facilities.
Special Conditions Page 2 of 4
PERMIT NO. 14008
Install Welcome Signs for the La Quinta Cove / 1St On Ave. 52 Ctr. Median bet.
Ave. Bermudas & Desert Club Dr; 2nd On Eisenhower Dr. Ctr. Median bet. Calle
Tampico & Ave. Montezuma .
9. This permit is not valid until the .permittee submits, to the Public Works Department 2 weeks prior to
start of construction, the name of the City approved contractor, who shall submit to the City the
following items:
a. General Liability Insurance Company and Policy Number
b. City Business License
c. Contractors State License Number
10. The Applicant or Contractor, shall furnish the City satisfactory evidence of insurance in the amounts
provided in the Engineering Bulletin for Indemnification & Insurance Requirements. This insurance
shall be kept in full force and effect at all times by Applicant or Contractor during the prosecution of the
permitted work and updated Certificate of Liability Insurance shall be submitted to the City. Each
policy shall name the City as an additional insured.
11. The permittee shall place temporary no parking signs along the parking area affected by the
construction. The signs shall be placed along the area 48hrs prior to the start of closing the area, and
removed immediately after the construction completion date.
12. Pursuant to Section 14.16.110 of the La Quinta Municipal Code (Ordinance 10 § 1 (part), 1982),
Permittee shall assume responsibility for repair of any pavement damage to any public or private street
and for any damage to other City streets or facilities as a result of work performed under this permit.
13. Pursuant to Section 14.16.250 of the La Quinta Municipal Code (Ordinance 10 § 1 (part), 1982), at
residential streets, advance warning signs and traffic control shall be installed and maintained in
accordance the latest edition of the California Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA
MUTCD) or the latest edition of the Work Area Traffic Control Handbook (WATCH).
On Collectors to Arterial Streets, the permittee must submit a traffic control plan which shall be from or
prepared under the guidance. of the latest edition of the California Manual of Uniform Traffic Control
Devices (CA MUTCD) or the latest edition of the Work Area Traffic Control Handbook (WATCH).
Traffic Control plans not from the CA MUTCD or the WATCH shall be signed and stamped by a civil
or traffic engineer registered in the State of California. It shall be the Permittee's responsibility to
appropriately detour and barricade all construction sites.
Pursuant to Section 14.16.290 of the La Quinta Municipal Code (Ordinance 10 § 1 (part), 1982),
street closures shall not be permitted. A minimum of two (2) travel lanes of paved surface shall.
be maintained at all times.
14. Prior to excavating, if required, the Permittee shall contact Underground Service Alert at 1-800-422-
4133. It shall be the Permittee's responsibility to notify the Public Works Department of anticipated
excavation which impact City facilities, including but not limited to traffic signal conduits and loops,
irrigation lines, electrical conduits, and storm drain facilities.
Special Conditions Page 2 of 4 . .
PERMIT NO. 14008
Install Welcome Signs for the La Quinta Cove / 1St On Ave. 52 Ctr. Median bet.
Ave. Bermudas & Desert Club Dr; 2nd On Eisenhower Dr. Ctr. Median bet. Calle
Tampico & Ave. Montezuma
15. 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.
16. The City of La Quinta reserves the right to require modifications of the work be made at permittee's
sole cost for proper sight distance requirements Per guidelines in the AASHTO " A Policy on
Geometric Design of Highways and Streets, 5' Edition" or latest, in the installation of all
appurtenances abutting and within the public street right=of--way.
17. Pursuant to Section 14.16.370 of the La Quinta Municipal Code (Ordinance 10 § 1 (part), 1982),
backfill compaction within street rights-of-way shall conform with Section 306-1.3 of the latest
edition of the Standard Specifications For Public Works Construction (SSPWC), except as otherwise
specified herein.
18. All excavations within City of La Quinta right -of --way shall be backfilled, and temporarily paved if
within the existing travel way, at the end of every workday as directed by and to the satisfaction of
the City Engineer for the protection of the public. Lengths of open trench shall not greatly exceed
that which can not be backfilled in the same day, Excavated trenches shall not be allowed open
overnight, however, Permittee may leave a length of excavated trench, not to exceed twenty (20) feet
in length, open overnight at a point where construction will begin the next day, provided that this
length of trench is completely covered by steel plating.
19. The permittee shall not encroach upon private property without prior written approval (submit to the
Public Works Department, attention to the Assistant Civil Engineer) of the private land owner whom
is being encroached upon.
20. All landscaping, irrigation, decorative rock, decorative concrete, sidewalk, lighting, etc., shall be
replaced to its original condition.
21. Access and egress to all local properties shall be maintained at all times.
22. Pursuant to Section 14.16.375 of the La Quinta Municipal Code (Ordinance 10 § 1 (part), 1982),
permanent pavement replacement shall be completed no later than seven (7) days after the
completion of the work. Permanent pavement replacement shall conform to the following
conditions:
Asphalt demo or placement is not within the scope of work of this permit.
23. 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.
Special Conditions Page 3 of 4
PERMIT NO. 14008
Install Welcome Signs for the La Quinta Cove / 1St On Ave. 52 Ctr. Median bet.
Ave. Bermudas & Desert Club Dr; 2°d On Eisenhower Dr. Ctr. Median bet. Calle
Tampico & Ave. Montezuma
24. Pursuant to Chapter 12.56 of the La Quinta Municipal Code (Ordinance 10 § 1 (part), 1982) the City
has designated certain city streets as Truck Routes. The weight limit for restricted streets (i.e., streets
not part of the Truck Route network) is three (3) tons; trucks exceeding the weight limit may use a
restricted street if making a delivery or pickup on the subject street, or if.this permit specifically grants
permission to use the street to deliver street construction materials and/or equipment.
25. The City of La Quinta reserves the right to revoke, suspend or void this permit at any time.
26. 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.
27. If it is the intent of the permittee to cut the pavement and have it restored by a third party, the permittee
shall postpone cutting the•pavement until the intended third party has acquired a permit from the City to
perform the required restoration work.
Special Conditions Page 4 of 4
Z1 ; City of. La...Quinta
The following General and Special Provisions are attached to and made a part of
Permit Number 14008
The following shall always apply:
ENCROACHMENT ON PRIVATE PROPERTY: This permit authorizes work to be accomplished within the City of La Quinta's right of way
ONLY. Whenever construction extends within private property, it is the responsibility of the permittee for his contractors to secure permission
from abutting property owners. Such authorization must be secured by the permittee prior to starting work.
TRACK -LAYING CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT: Cleated track -laying construction equipment shall not be permitted to operate on any paved
surface unless fitted with smoother -faced street pads. All mechanical outriggers shall be fitted with rubber street shoes to protect the paving
during excavations. Rubber -tired equipment only shall be used in backfill operation in paved areas. if the existing pavement is scarred, spalled,
or broken during the term of this contract or if the pavement is marred, City of La Quints shall request that these portions of road be resurfaced
over their entire width. Resurfacing shall consist of one coat of two inches (2") of A.C. surfacing plus appropriate seal coat as specified above.
PROTECTION OF TRAFFIC: All excavations and work areas shall be properly lighted and barricaded as deemed necessary by the City
Engineer or City of La Quinta Public Works Inspectors. Suitable detours and detour signs shall be placed and maintained for the duration of the
project. The City shall be notified twenty-four hours (24) in advance of any traffic detours or delineation.
CARE OF DRAINAGE STRUCTURES: Any drainage structure to include corrugated metal pipe, concrete pipe, steel culvert and concrete
structures encountered during excavation which necessitate removal shall be replaced in kind. In the event it becomes necessary to remove or
cut existing drainage structures, City of La Quinta shall be notified prior to commencement of this work. Drainage structures and open drains
shall be kept free of debris at all times for proper drainage.
RIGHT-OF-WAY CLEANUP: Any surplus material resulting from excavation and backfill operations shall be removed from the right of way. All
paved surfaces shall be broomed clean of earth and other objectionable materials immediately after backfill and compaction. Existing gutter line
and drainage ditches shall be replaced to their original standard or better. All excess material shall be removed prior to paving. Water tanker
shall be used, as required, to sprinkle the job site to keep down dust conditions and shall be used immediately after backfill.
DE -WATER OPERTATIONS: If de -watering operations are required and pumps are forcing water on City of La Quints roads, it shall be the
responsibility of the permittee (contractor) to control this water and to provide off-street barricades when necessary.
CLOSING STREETS: No street shall be closed. A minimum of one lane of traffic shall be maintained at all times to provide limited access for
the adjoining property owners and emergency vehicles. In the event it is felt by the permittee that he must close a street for any length of time,
permittee shall contact this office to obtain the necessary permission.
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
The following shall apply when indicated:
® R1 NOTIFICATION: Permittee shall notify the City at (760) 777 - 7097 at least forty-eight hours (48) in advance of starting
construction.
® R2 UTILITY CLEARANCE: (Substructures) Prior to making any excavations within the City of La Quinta right-of-way authorized
by permit, the permittee shall contact all concerned utility companies relative to the location of existing substructures.
i Damage to existing substructures resulting from operations conducted under this permit shall be the sole responsibility of the
permittee.
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® R3 UTILITY CLEARANCE (Surface Structures) No work shall be done under this permit until all utilities are clear of the
proposed work site. The permittee shall notify all concerned utility companies of the proposed work.
❑ R4 PAVEMENT WIDENING: Area between the proposed concrete gutter line and the existing road pavement shall be surfaced
with ( ** N/A ** ) inches of A.C. paving placed on ( *' N/A ** ) inches of ( *" N/A ** ) aggregate sub -base course having an
"R" value of not less than ( '" N/A'") and in conformance with the City of La Quinta Road Improvement Standards and
Specifications, Ordinance #461.
® R5 PARKWAY GRADING: Area between the property line and top of the proposed concrete curb shall be graded to a slope of
one-fourth inch (%") to one foot (1').
❑ R6 GRADE CHECKING: City of La Quints shall check grades upon receipt of plan and profile and/or grades as established by
a licensed engineer.
❑ R7 CURB REMOVAL FOR DRIVEWAYS: A portion of the existing concrete curb and/or curb and gutter (*' N/A *') feet shall
be.removed. Curb and/or curb and gutter shall be saw cut prior to removal. Depressed curb, matching concrete gutter and
concrete driveway approach shall be constructed in conformance with City of La Quinta Standard #207.
❑ R8 DRIVEWAYS: A.C. driveways shall be constructed as not to alter existing drainage pattern. Surfacing between the property
line and the existing road paving shall be two and a half inches (2 %") of A.C. paving on ("" N/A "') of class (" N/A "" )
aggregate base.
® R9 SIGHT CLEARANCE: Sight Clearance of six -hundred feet (600') in all directions shall be assured and maintained at all
times.
❑ R10 SOIL STERILIZER: The area to be surfaced shall be treated with soil strerilizer. Rate of application shall comply with the
manufacturer's specifications.
City .of ha__Qui.nta
® R11 COORDINATE WORK: The proposed work shall be subordinated to any operation, which the State of California or City of
La Quinta may conduct in this area during the period of this permit. Work shall be coordinated with the State or City of La
Quinta forces to preclude delay or interference with State or City of La Quinta projects.
® R12 SURVEY MONUMENTS: Prior to excavation or beginning of construction, all survey monuments which exist on the
centerline of all streets or property lines when included shall be completely tied out so they may be readily and correctly,
replaced by a licensed civil engineer or surveyor at the expense of the permittee. A complete set of notes showing the ties
to these monuments shall be furnished to the City Engineer prior to the removal of any monuments. This office shall be
notified upon completion or replacement of all survey monuments for proper clearance.
❑ R13 PAVEMENT CUTTING: Pavement will be mechanically saw cut to a straight edge prior to excavation. Method of pavement
cutting shall be approved through the office of the City Engineer. (Under no circumstances shall excavating equipment be
used to excavate prior to cutting or pavement.) Excavation material shall be placed in such a position as to best facilitate the
general flow traffic. Prior to final paving operations, any damage to pavement straight edges shall be corrected.
❑ R14 LIMIT OF EXCAVATIONS: Excavations shall be limited to one -thousand feet (1000') of open trench before backfill
operations must begin. All excavations shall be properly barricaded with lights overnight, on weekends and holidays for the
protection of the traveling public. The Public Works Inspector shall determine the suitability of excavation barricading in
each case. No excavation shall remain open for a'period exceeding five (5) days. No excavation shall be made unless the
construction material is actually on the work site.
® R15 BACKFILL MATERIAL: Backfill shall be free of brush, roots or other organic substance detrimental to its use for purposes
of producing and adequately consolidated backfill. Ant material which the City of La Quinta deems unsuitable (spongy or
saturated material) which is encountered during excavation shall not be used for backfill, but shall be supplemented or
replaced by an approved sand or gravel.
❑ R16 BACKFILL SAND: Backfill shall be approved transit -mix sand or equivalent and shall be placed on lifts not greater than
three feet (3') and vibrated using vibrostamper or equivalent equipment. Alternate methods may be substituted, but in any
case, a relative compaction of ninety-five percent (95%) shall be maintained with the structural -section of the roadway.
❑ R17 BACKFILL PLACEMENT: Backfill shall be applied in layers of not more than fifty percent (50%) of the total depth of the
trench before flooding or a maximum of five feet (5') lifts where trenches are of excessive depths. Care is to be exercised
that the backfill material is not subjected to extreme swell by flooding operations. Backfill material shall be placed so that the
resulting compaction shall not be less than ninety percent (90%) or equivalent to the surrounding ground, whichever is the
greater compaction. Where ponding or flooding is used for a maximum settlement, adequate dikes will be constructed to
retain the water. Where jetting is used, the jets,shall be of sufficient length to reach the bottom of each layer and the water
supply shall be continuos.
❑ R18 COMPACTION TESTS: If so required by the inspector, compaction test shall be made at intervals of not more than one -
thousand (1000') feet and a maximum of one (1) test on each road. One (1) copy of each test shall be forwarded tot the City
Engineer for approval and filed prior to making permanent repairs. Compaction tests shall be made as outlined in Section
6.3.01 of the Standard Specifications, Division of Highways, State of California, dated January 1973.
❑ R19 COMPACTION TESTS: If so required by the Inspector, compaction tests shall be made for each crossing or service line.
One (1) copy of each test shall be forwarded to the City Engineer for approval and filed prior to making permanent repairs.
Compaction tests shall be made as outlined in Sections 6.3.001 of the Standard Specifications, Division of Highways, State
of California, dated January 1973.
❑ R20 TEMPORARY PAVEMENT REPAIRS: After completion of backfill and compaction operations, a temporary patch consisting
of two inches (2") of SC -800 shall be placed on a prepared sub -grade. The SC -800 temporary paving shall be placed after
a maximum of three -thousand linear feet (3000') or trench has been excavated and backfill operations completed, but in no
case shall the placement of the temporary pavement exceed a five (5) day limit.
❑ R21 PERMANENT PAVEMENT REPAIR: After backfill and compaction have been completed, a temporary patch consisting of
two inches (2") of SC -800 shall be placed immediately. A permanent patch of ( "' N/A "" ) inches of A.0 surfacing placed on
a ( "' N/A "' ) inch (" N/A " ) aggregate base shall be placed no later than (" N/A ") days after completion of temporary
road repair.
❑ R22 FOG SEAL: A fog seal coat consisting of an application of asphaltic emulsion shall be applied over all patch areas as
determined by the City Engineer.
❑ R23 STREET RESTRIPING: Where street striping is still visible on street to be excavated, such striping shall be replaced upon
completion of permanent repairs.
❑ R24 TREE RELOCATION OR REMOVAL: Tree relocation within the City of la Quinta road right-of-way shall be accomplished
by a licensed, bonded and insured tree service, and handled safely without interference or hazard to the traveling public. It
shall be the responsibility of the permitte to maintain the tree in a vigorous growing condition at its new location.
Trees to be removed shall be in sections, which can be handled safely without interference or hazard to highway traffic. The
entire width of the tree stump, shall be removed and disposed of so that no debris remains in view of the highway. The
stump hole shall be backfilled and thoroughly compacted as specified in the following paragraph. Where it becomes
necessary to restrict traffic, the work shall be restricted to a maximum of five -hundred feet (500') at any one time. Adequate
signs, flagmen and or barricades shall be provided to protect the traveling public at all times.
Large holes resulting from tree removal shall be backfilled and compacted to not less than ninety percent (90%) or
equivalent tot the surrounding ground, whichever is the greater compaction as determined by the impact or field method.
Compaction tests shall comply with Section 6.3.01 of the Standard Specifications, Division of Highways, State of California,
dated January 1973.
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(3) Channelizer spacing shall be reduced in half at areas where work is taking place, on curves, or areas of head-on conflict.
(4) Buffer space may be inserted in low speed urban areas and should be inserted in high speed urban and rural areas.
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From: OCARS_Pro@digalert.org
Sent: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 5:08 PM
To: Digalert Email Group
Subject: USAS LAQ01 2014/01/15 #00005A A40151492-OOA SHRT NEW
LAQ01 00005A USAS 01/15/1417:07:37 A40151492-OOA SHRT NEW GRID
Ticket: A40151492 Date: 01/15/14 Time: 17:05 Oper: JMC Chan: 100 Old Tkt: A40151492 Date: 01/15/14 Time: 17:07
Oper: JMC Revision: OOA
Company:'BEST SIGNS Caller: MARIA HUNT- ARTIST/CONTRACTOR
Co Addr: 1550 S GENE AUTRY DR
City&St: PALM SPRINGS, CA Zip: 92264
Phone: 760-774-6363 -Ext: Call back: ANYTIME
Forma: JIM CROSS Phone: 760-320-3042
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State: CA County: RIVERSIDE Place: LA QUINTA
Delineated: N
I Address: Street: EISENHOWER DR
X/ST 1: CALLE TAMPICO
MPM 1: MPM 2:
Locat: CENTER MEDIAN OF EISENHOWER DR AT APPROX 30FT S/OF THE INTER OF CALLE
TAMPICO "WILL BE DELINEATED"
Excav Enters Into St/Sidewalk: Y
Grids: 0849FO71
Lat/Long :33.678441/-116.308155 33.677981/-116.307369
: 33.677762/-116.308553 33.677302/-116.307766 Caller GPS:
{ Boring: N Explosives: N Vacuum: N
Re -Mark: N
Work :INSTALL SIGN
Wkend: N Night: N
Work date: 01/17/14 Time: 10:30 Hrs notc: 041 Work hrs: 027 Priority: 1
Instruct: MARK BY Permit: NOT REQUIRED
Done for: CITY OF LA QUINTA
Tkt Exp: 02/12/14
Mbrs : CVW85 IID02 LAQ01 SCG10G UTWCPD UVZINDIO
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(From: OCARS_Pro@digalert.org
Sent: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 5:04 PM
,To: Digalert Email Group
(Subject: USAS LAQ01 2014/01/15 #00004A A40151490-OOA SHRT NEW
LAQ01 00004A USAS 01/15/14 17:03:46 A40151490-OOA SHRT NEW GRID
Ticket : A40151490 Date: 01/15/14 Time: 16:51 Oper: JMC Chan: 100 Old Tkt: A40151490 Date: 01/15/14 Time: 17:03
Oper: JMC Revision: OOA
Company: BEST SIGNS Caller: MARIA HUNT- ARTIST/CONTRACTOR
Co Addr: 1550 S GENE AUTRY DR
City&St: PALM SPRINGS, CA Zip: 92264
Phone: 760-774-6363 Ext: Call back: ANYTIME
Formn:JIM CROSS Phone: 760-320-3042
State: CA County: RIVERSIDE Place: LA QUINTA
Delineated: N
Address: Street:AVENUE 52
X/ST 1: AVENIDA BERMUDAS
X/ST 2 : DESERT CLUB DR
MPM 1: MPM 2:
Locat: CENTER MEDIAN OF AVENUE 52 AT APPROX 100YDS E/OF AVENIDA BERMUDAS "WILL
BE DELINEATED"
Excav Enters Into St/Sidewalk: Y
Grids:0849FO74 0879FO12
Lot/Long :33.673141/-116.302826 33.672707/-116.302049
: 33.672432/-116.303222 33.671998/-116.302445 Caller GPS:
Boring: N Explosives: N Vacuum: N
Re -Mark: N
Work: INSTALL SIGN
Wkend: N Night: N
Work date: 01/17/14 Time: 09:00 Hrs notc: 040 Work hrs: 040 Priority: 1
Instruct: MARK BY Permit: NOT REQUIRED
Done for: CITY OF LA QUINTA
Tkt Exp: 02/12/14
Mbrs : CVW85 IID02 LAQ01 SCG10G UTWCPD UVZINDIO
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ENCROACHMENT PERMIT
PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION
::or the construction of public or private curbs, driveways, pavements, sidewalks, parking lots, sewers, water mains and other like public
corks improvements in connection with MINOR IMPROVEMENTS and APPROVED SUBDIVISIONS.
Subdivision Improvement Permit - Class III
Minor Improvement Permit - Class IV
)ATE: 1/15/2014
_OCATION OF CONSTRUCTION: Ave 52 Median btwn Ave Bermudas/Desert Club & Eisenhower Median btwn Calle Tampico and Ave. Montezuma
'URPOSE OF CONSTRUCTION: Installi
DESCRIPTION OF CONSTRUCTION:
"Welcome Signs" in Center Medians
DIMENSION OF INSTALLATION OR REMOVAL: (2) 4 x 6
kPPROXIMATE TIME WHEN WORK WILL BEGIN: 1/17/2014
STIMATED CONSTRUCTION COST: $7500.00
)ermanent resurfacing and/or replacing improvements)
;OMMENTS
TIME OF COMPLETION: 1/17/2014
(Including removal of all obstruction, materials, and debris, backfilling, compaction and placing
In consideration of the granting of this permit, the applicant hereby agrees to:
Indemnify, defend and save the City, its authorized agents, officers, representatives and employees, harmless from and against any
and all penalties, liabilities or loss resulting from claims or court action and arising out of any accident, loss or damage to persons or
property happening or occuring as a proximate result of any work undertaken under the permit granted pursuant to this application.
Notify the Administrative Authority at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance of the time when work will be started at (760) 777-
7097. To submit an inspection request, leave a message on the Inspection Request Hotline at (760) 777-7097 prior to 1:30 P.M. at
least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the anticipated inspection.
Comply with all applicable City Ordinances, the terms and conditions of the permit and all applicable r e nd regulations of th ity
of La Quinta and to pay for any additional replacement necessary as the result of this work.
Signature of Applicant or Agent
laria Hunt
lame of Applicant
:est Signs - Jim Cross
lame of Contractor and Job Foreman
24483
ontractor's License Number
tate Farm General Insurance Co.
pplicant's Insurance Company
EES Subdivision Improvement Permit - Class I
Minor Improvement Permit - Class I
80127 Maramar Drive, Indio, CA 92203
Business Address
1550 S. Gene Autry Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92264
Business Address
Finance Revenue Code
Inspection Fee E_1
$0.00
Permit Fee EE=1
0.00
As -Built Deposit E-A
$0.00
Cash Deposit -Surety Bond, EE=B
0.00
if required
TOTAL
$0.00
760-636-0712/760-774-6363
Telephone No
760-320-3042
Telephone No.
3705
City Business License No
92 -CT -R982-9
Policy Number
Public Improvements: 3% of estimated construction costs
Private Improvements: 3% of estimated construction costs
PERMIT NUMBER: 14008
DATE ISSUED: f IS
EXPIR ATKkN `DA E:
BY:
,WORK INSPECTED BY*: 44vIFL
PERMIT COMPLETION DATE*: 2.3• /Y.
If the work is covered by a Subdivision Improvement Agreement, Subdivider
shall request final acceptance of improvements from the City Council.
PERMIT NO. 14008
Install Welcome Signs for the La Quinta Cove / 1St On Ave. 52 Ctr. Median bet.
Ave. Bermudas & Desert Club Dr; 2"d On Eisenhower Dr. Ctr. Median bet. Calle
Tampico & Ave. Montezuma
In addition to the standard permit conditions, the following shall apply:
1. Pursuant to Section 14.16.320 of the La Quinta Municipal Code (Ordinance 10 § 1 (part), 1982), all
work shall be performed in accordance with the latest edition of the Standard Specifications For Public
Works Construction (SSPWC) and as directed by and to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
2. Contract Artist (Mary Hunt) and Best Signs (Jim Cross), hereinafter referred to as "Permittee", shall
be responsible for providing continuous dust and erosion control.
3. The permittee shall submit inspection requests by calling the City Inspection Hotline at (760) 777-7097
before 1:30 p.m. and at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the anticipated inspection.
4. The issuance of this permit and the City approval of the related construction improvement plans does
not provide a vested entitlement for all design parameters that may have been utilized for the plans. As
such, plans approved for this permit may be "at risk" for further modifications as it relates to any follow
up improvement plan requirements as required by the city or existing errors & omissions by the
architect or engineer of record.
This permit or copy of it shall be on the work site for inspection during the actual work performed.
6. Streets shall be kept clean. They shall be completely cleaned at the end of each working day and more
frequently, if required.
7. Pursuant to Section 6.08.050 of the La Quinta Municipal Code (Ordinance 18 § 1, 1982), throughout the
work site, the Permittee shall comply with City regulated work hours. Operation and maintenance of
equipment within one-half mile of human occupancy shall be performed only during the following time
periods:
October 1 st to April 30: Monday -Friday 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
May 1st to September 30: Monday -Friday 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Work shall be prohibited on legal holidays and Sundays.
Note: Construction work (including setting up traffic control devices) is not permitted on any Arterial
street (ie any 4 lane street) before 8:00 a.m.
8. Work within 500 feet of a signalized intersection shall be performed between the hours of 9 a.m. - 3
p.m. Traffic control shall be set up after 9 a.m. and removed before 3 p.m. The Permittee shall contact
the City Traffic Signal Maintenance Division at (760) 250-0571 if signal operation at the intersection is
to be altered in any way.
Special Conditions Page 1 of 4
PERMIT NO. 14008
Install Welcome Signs for the La Quinta Cove / 1St On Ave. 52 Ctr. Median bet.
Ave. Bermudas & Desert Club Dr; 2"d On Eisenhower Dr. Ctr. Median bet. Calle
Tampico & Ave. Montezuma
9. This permit is not valid until the permittee submits, to the Public Works Department 2 weeks prior to
start of construction, the name of the City approved contractor, who shall submit to the City the
following items:
a. General Liability Insurance Company and Policy Number
b. City Business License
c. Contractors State License Number
10. The Applicant or Contractor shall furnish the City satisfactory evidence of insurance in the amounts
provided in the Engineering Bulletin for Indemnification & Insurance Requirements. This insurance
shall be kept in full force and effect at all times by Applicant or Contractor during the prosecution of the
permitted work and updated Certificate of Liability Insurance shall be submitted to the City. Each
policy shall name the City as an additional insured.
11. The permittee shall place temporary no parking signs along the parking area affected by the
construction. The signs shall be placed along the area 48hrs prior to the start of closing the area, and
removed immediately after the construction completion date.
12. Pursuant to Section 14.16.110 of the La Quinta Municipal Code (Ordinance 10 § 1 (part), 1982),
Permittee shall assume responsibility for repair of any pavement damage to any public or private street
and for any damage to other City streets or facilities as a result of work performed under this permit.
13. Pursuant to Section 14.16.250 of the La Quinta Municipal Code (Ordinance 10 § 1 (part), 1982), at
residential streets, advance warning signs and traffic control shall be installed and maintained in
accordance the latest edition of the California Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA
MUTCD) or the latest edition of the Work Area Traffic Control Handbook (WATCH).
On Collectors to Arterial Streets, the permittee must submit a traffic control plan which shall be from or
prepared under the guidance of the latest edition of the California Manual of Uniform Traffic Control
Devices (CA MUTCD) or the latest edition of the Work Area Traffic Control Handbook (WATCH).
Traffic Control plans not from the CA MUTCD or the WATCH shall be signed and stamped by a civil
or traffic engineer registered in the State of California. It shall be the Permittee's responsibility to
appropriately detour and barricade all construction sites.
Pursuant to Section 14.16.290 of the La Quinta Municipal Code (Ordinance 10 § 1 (part), 1982),
street closures shall not be permitted. A minimum of two (2) travel lanes of paved surface shall
be maintained at all times.
14. Prior to excavating, if required, the Permittee shall contact Underground Service Alert at 1-800-422-
4133. It shall be the Permittee's responsibility to notify the Public Works Department of anticipated
excavation which impact City facilities, including but not limited to traffic signal conduits and loops,
irrigation lines, electrical conduits, and storm drain facilities.
Special Conditions Page 2 of 4
PERMIT NO. 14008
Install Welcome Signs for the La Quinta Cove / 1St On Ave. 52 Ctr. Median bet.
Ave. Bermudas. & Desert Club Dr; 2nd On Eisenhower Dr. Ctr. Median bet. Calle
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Tampico & Ave. Montezuma
15. 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.
16. The City of La Quinta reserves the right to require modifications of the work be made at permittee's
sole cost for proper sight distance requirements er guidelines in the AASHTO " A Policy on
Geometric Design of Highways and Streets, 5' Edition" or latest, in the installation of all
appurtenances abutting and within the public street right-of-way.
17. Pursuant to Section 14.16.370 of the La Quinta Municipal Code (Ordinance 10 § 1 (part), 1982),
backfill compaction within street rights-of-way shall conform with Section 306-1.3 of the latest
edition of the Standard Specifications For Public Works Construction (SSPWC), except as otherwise
specified herein.
18. All excavations within City of La Quinta right-of-way shall be backfilled, and temporarily paved if
within the existing travel way, at the end of every workday as directed by and to the satisfaction of
the City Engineer for the protection of the public. Lengths of open trench shall not greatly exceed
that which can not be backfilled in the same day. Excavated trenches shall not be allowed open
overnight, however, Permittee may leave a length of excavated trench, not to exceed twenty (20) feet
in length, open overnight at a point where construction will begin the next day, provided that this
length of trench is completely covered by steel plating.
19. The permittee shall not encroach upon private property without prior written approval (submit to the
Public Works Department, attention to the Assistant Civil Engineer) of the private land owner whom
is being encroached upon.
20. All landscaping, irrigation, decorative rock, decorative concrete, sidewalk, lighting, etc., shall be
replaced to its original condition.
21. Access and egress to all local properties shall be maintained at all times.
22. Pursuant to Section 14.16.375 of the La Quinta Municipal Code (Ordinance 10 § 1 (part), 1982),
permanent pavement replacement shall be completed no later than seven (7) days after the
completion of the work. Permanent pavement replacement shall conform to the following
mnditinnc-
Asphalt demo or placement is not within the scope of work of this permit.
23. 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.
Special Conditions Page 3 of 4
PERMIT NO. 14.008
Install Welcome Signs for the La Quinta Cove / 1" On Ave. 52 Ctr. Median bet.
Ave. Bermudas & Desert Club Dr; 2"d On Eisenhower Dr. Ctr. Median bet. Calle
Tampico & Ave. Montezuma
24. Pursuant to Chapter 12.56 of the La Quinta Municipal Code (Ordinance 10 § 1 (part), 1982) the City
has designated certain city streets as Truck Routes. The weight limit for restricted streets (i.e., streets
not part of the Truck Route network) is three (3) tons; trucks exceeding the weight limit may use a
restricted street if making a delivery or pickup on the subject street, or if this permit specifically grants
permission to use the street to deliver street construction materials and/or equipment.
25. The City of La Quinta reserves the right to revoke, suspend or void this permit at any time.
26. 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.
27. If it is the intent of the permittee to cut the pavement and have it restored by a third party, the permittee
shall postpone cutting the pavement until the intended third party has acquired a permit from the City to
perform the required restoration work.
Special Conditions Page 4 of 4
T City of ha_.Quinta
The following General and Special Provisions are attached to and made a part of
Permit Number 14008
The following shall always apply:
ENCROACHMENT ON PRIVATE PROPERTY: This permit authorizes work to be accomplished within the City of La Quinta's right of way
ONLY. Whenever construction extends within private property, it is the responsibility of the permittee for his contractors to secure permission
from abutting property owners. Such authorization must be secured by the permittee prior to starting work.
TRACK -LAYING CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT: Cleated track -laying construction equipment shall not be permitted to operate on any paved
surface unless fitted with smoother -faced street pads. All mechanical outriggers shall be fitted with rubber street shoes to protect the paving
during excavations. Rubber -tired equipment only shall be used in backfill operation in paved areas. If the existing pavement is scarred, spalled,
or broken during the term of this contract or if the pavement is marred, City of La Quinta shall request that these portions of road be resurfaced
over their entire width. Resurfacing shall consist of one coat of two. inches (2") of A.C. surfacing plus appropriate seal coat as specified above.
PROTECTION OF TRAFFIC: All excavations and work areas shall be properly lighted and barricaded as deemed necessary by the City
Engineer or City of La Quinta Public Works Inspectors. Suitable detours and detour signs shall be placed and maintained for the duration of the
project. The City shall be notified twenty-four hours (24) in advance of any traffic detours or delineation.
CARE OF DRAINAGE STRUCTURES: Any drainage structure to include corrugated metal pipe, concrete pipe, steel culvert and concrete
structures encountered during excavation which necessitate removal shall be replaced in kind. In the event it becomes necessary to remove or
cut existing drainage structures, City of La Quinta shall be notified prior to commencement of this work. Drainage structures and open drains
shall be kept free of debris at all times for proper drainage.
RIGHT-OF-WAY CLEANUP: Any surplus material resulting from excavation and backfill operations shall be removed from the right of way. All
paved surfaces shall be broomed clean of earth and other objectionable materials immediately after backfill and compaction. Existing gutter line
and drainage ditches shall be replaced to their original standard or better. All excess material shall be removed prior to paving. Water tanker
shall be used, as required, to sprinkle the job site to keep down dust conditions and shall be used immediately after backfill.
DE -WATER OPERTATIONS: If de -watering operations are required and pumps are forcing water on City of La Quinta roads, it shall be the
responsibility of the permittee (contractor) to control this water and to provide off-street barricades when necessary.
CLOSING STREETS: No street shall be closed. A minimum of one lane of traffic shall be maintained at all times to provide limited access for
the adjoining property owners and emergency vehicles. In the event it is felt by the permittee that he must close a street for any length of time,
permittee shall contact this office to obtain the necessary permission.
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
The following shall apply when indicated:
® R1 NOTIFICATION: Permittee shall notify the City at (760) 177 - 7097 at least forty-eight hours (48) in advance of starting
construction.
® R2 UTILITY CLEARANCE: (Substructures) Prior to making any excavations within the City of La Quinta right-of-way authorized
by permit, the permittee shall contact all concerned utility companies relative to the location of existing substructures.
Damage to existing substructures resulting from operations conducted under this permit shall be the sole responsibility of the
permittee.
® R3 UTILITY CLEARANCE (Surface Structures) No work shall be done under this permit until all utilities are clear of the
proposed work site. The permittee shall notify all concerned utility companies of the proposed work.
❑ R4 PAVEMENT WIDENING: Area between the proposed concrete gutter line and the existing road pavement shall be surfaced
with ( ** N/A ** ) inches of A.C. paving placed on ( ** N/A ** ) inches of ( '* N/A ** ) aggregate sub -base course having an
"R" value of not less than ( *' N/A *') and in conformance with the City of La Quinta Road Improvement Standards and
Specifications, Ordinance #461.
® R6 PARKWAY GRADING: Area between the property line and top of the proposed concrete curb shall be graded to a slope of
one-fourth inch (%") to one foot (1').
❑ R6 GRADE CHECKING: City of La Quinta shall check grades upon receipt of plan and profile and/or grades as established by
a licensed engineer.
❑ R7 CURB REMOVAL FOR DRIVEWAYS: A portion of the existing concrete curb and/or curb and gutter (*` N/A **) feet shall
be removed. Curb and/or curb and gutter shall be saw cut prior to removal. Depressed curb, matching concrete gutter and
concrete driveway approach shall be constructed in conformance with City of La Quinta Standard #207.
❑ R8 DRIVEWAYS: A.C. driveways shall be constructed as not to alter existing drainage pattern. Surfacing between the property
line and the existing road paving shall be two and a half inches (2 %") of A.C. paving on ('* N/A *`) of class (" N/A `" )
aggregate base.
® R9 SIGHT CLEARANCE: Sight Clearance of six -hundred feet (600') in all directions shall be assured and maintained at all
times.
❑ R10 SOIL STERILIZER: The area to be surfaced shall be treated with soil strerilizer. Rate of application shall comply with the
manufacturer's specifications.
City of La Quinta
® R11 COORDINATE WORK: The proposed work shall be subordinated to any operation, which the State of California or City of
La Quinta may conduct in this area during the period of this permit. Work shall be coordinated with the State or City of La
Quinta forces to preclude delay or interference with State or City of La Quinta projects.
® R12 SURVEY MONUMENTS: Prior to excavation or beginning of construction, all survey monuments which exist on the
centerline of all streets or property lines when included shall be completely tied out so they may be readily and correctly,
j replaced by a licensed civil engineer or surveyor at the expense of the permittee. A complete set of notes showing the ties
to these monuments shall be furnished to the City Engineer prior to the removal of any monuments. This office shall be
notified upon completion or replacement of all survey monuments for proper clearance.
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❑ R13 PAVEMENT CUTTING: Pavement will be mechanically saw cut to a straight edge prior to excavation. Method of pavement
cutting shall be approved through the office of the City Engineer. (Under no circumstances shall excavating equipment be
used to excavate prior to cutting or pavement.) Excavation material shall be placed in such a position as to best facilitate the
general flow traffic. Prior to final paving operations, any damage to pavement straight edges shall be corrected.
❑ R14 LIMIT OF EXCAVATIONS: Excavations shall be limited to one -thousand feet (1000') of open trench before backfill
operations must begin. All excavations shall be properly barricaded with lights overnight, on weekends and holidays for the
protection of the traveling public. The Public Works Inspector shall determine the suitability of excavation barricading in
each case. No excavation shall remain open for a period exceeding five (5) days. No excavation shall be made unless the
construction material is actually on the work site.
® R15 BACKFILL MATERIAL: Backfill shall be free of brush, roots or other organic substance detrimental to its use for purposes
of producing and adequately consolidated backfill. Ant material which the City of La Quinta deems unsuitable (spongy or
saturated material) which is encountered during excavation shall not be used for backfill, but shall be supplemented or
replaced by an approved sand or gravel.
❑ R16 BACKFILL SAND: Backfill shall be approved transit -mix sand or equivalent and shall be placed on lifts not greater than
three feet (3') and vibrated using vibrostamper or equivalent equipment. Alternate methods may' be substituted, but in any
case, a relative compaction of ninety-five percent (95%) shall be maintained with the structural section of the roadway.
❑ R17 BACKFILL PLACEMENT: Backfill shall be applied in layers of not more than fifty percent (50%) of the total depth of the
trench before flooding or a maximum of five feet (6) lifts where trenches are of excessive depths. Care is to be exercised
that the backfill material is not subjected to extreme swell by flooding operations. Backfill material shall be placed so that the
resulting compaction shall not be less than ninety percent (90%) or equivalent to the surrounding ground, whichever is the
greater compaction. Where ponding or flooding is used for a maximum settlement, adequate dikes will be constructed to
retain the water. Where jetting is used, the jets shall be of sufficient length to reach the bottom of each layer and the water
supply shall be continuos.
❑ R18 COMPACTION TESTS: If so required by the inspector, compaction test shall be made at intervals of not more than one-
! thousand (1000') feet and a maximum of one (1) test on each road. One (1) copy of each test shall be forwarded tot the City
Engineer for approval and filed prior to making permanent repairs. Compaction tests shall be made as outlined in Section
6.3.01 of the Standard Specifications, Division of Highways, State of California, dated January 1973.
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❑ R19 COMPACTION TESTS: If so required by the Inspector, compaction tests shall be made for each crossing or service line.
One (1) copy of each test shall be forwarded to the City Engineer for approval and filed prior to making permanent repairs.
Compaction tests shall be made as outlined in Sections 6.3.001 of the Standard Specifications, Division of Highways, State
of California, dated January 1973.
! ❑ R20 TEMPORARY PAVEMENT REPAIRS: After completion of backfill and compaction operations, a temporary patch consisting
of two inches (2") of SC -800 shall be placed on a prepared sub grade. The SC -800 temporary paving shall be placed after
a maximum of three -thousand linear feet (3000') or trench has been excavated and backfill operations completed, but in no
I case shall the placement of the temporary pavement exceed a five (5) day limit.
i ❑ R21 PERMANENT PAVEMENT REPAIR: After backfill and compaction have been completed, a temporary patch consisting of
two inches (2") of SC -800 shall be placed immediately. A permanent patch of ( " N/A " ) inches of A.0 surfacing placed on
a (" N/A ") inch (*" N/A "" ) aggregate base shall be placed no later than ( "" N/A ") days after completion of temporary
road repair.
❑ R22 FOG SEAL: A fog seal coat consisting of an application of asphaltic emulsion shall be applied over all patch areas as
determined by the City Engineer.
❑ R23 STREET RESTRIPING: Where street striping is still visible on street to be excavated, such striping shall be replaced upon
completion of permanent repairs.
❑ R24 TREE RELOCATION OR REMOVAL: Tree relocation within the City of La Quinta road right-of-way shall be accomplished
by a licensed, bonded and insured tree service; and handled safely without interference or hazard to the traveling public. It
shall be the responsibility of the permitte to maintain the tree in a vigorous growing condition at its new location.
Trees to be removed shall be in sections, which can be handled safely without interference or hazard to highway traffic. The
entire width of the tree stump, shall be removed and disposed of so that no debris remains in view of the highway. The
stump hole shall be backfilled and thoroughly compacted as specified in the following paragraph. Where it becomes
necessary to restrict traffic, the work shall be restricted to a maximum of five -hundred feet (500') at any one time. Adequate
signs, flagmen and or barricades shall be provided to protect the traveling public at all times.
Large holes resulting from tree removal shall be backfilled and compacted to not less than ninety percent (90%) or
equivalent tot the surrounding ground, whichever is the greater compaction as determined by the impact or field method.
Compaction tests shall comply with Section 6.3.01 of the Standard Specifications, Division of Highways, State of California,
dated January 1973.
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Mid Block Left Lane Closure
NOT TO SCALE
`" Work on Freeways and Expressways with speeds of 55 mph or greater shall meet the btandard vans and btandaro Specmcauons or L;arvans.
R) Posted Speed or observed operating speed (whichever is greater).
tai Channelizer spacing shall be reduced in half at areas where work is taking place, on curves, or areas of head-on conflict.
(4) Buffer space may be inserted in low speed urban areas and should be inserted in high speed urban and rural areas.
(5) Sign spacing in rural areas should be 500 ft
MINIMUM RECOMMENDED CHANNELIZ ING DEVICE AND SIGN SPACING
SPEED "S'
MPH at
DIMENSION
A
SIGNSPACING(5)
ft
DIMENSION
B
MINIMUM
MERGING
TAPER L
ft
DIMENSION
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MINIMUM
SHIFTING
TAPER 12 L
ft
DIMENSION
D
MINIMUM
SHOULDER
TAPER 1/3 L
ft
DIMENSION
E
BUFFER
SPACE (4)
ft
MAXIMUM
CHANNELIZER
SPACING
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ft
MAXIMUM
CHANNEUZER
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TANGENT (3)
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25
100
125
63
42
158
25
50
30
250
180
90
60
205
30
60
35
250
245
123
82
257
35
70
40
250
320
160
107
315
40
80
45
350
540
270
180
378
45
90
50
350
600
300
200
446
50
100
55
500
660
330
220
520
50
100
60
500
720
360
240
598
50.
100
65t'i
500
780
390
260
682
50
100
`" Work on Freeways and Expressways with speeds of 55 mph or greater shall meet the btandard vans and btandaro Specmcauons or L;arvans.
R) Posted Speed or observed operating speed (whichever is greater).
tai Channelizer spacing shall be reduced in half at areas where work is taking place, on curves, or areas of head-on conflict.
(4) Buffer space may be inserted in low speed urban areas and should be inserted in high speed urban and rural areas.
(5) Sign spacing in rural areas should be 500 ft