SPEV 2018-0018 Engagement Party (08.15.2018)
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August 15, 2018
CASE NUMBER
SPEV2018-0018
ACTIVITY/EVENT
Engagement Party
August 18, 2018 (9:00am – 11:59pm)
56750 Merion, La Quinta, CA 92253
APPLICANT
Fabio Park
440 N Santa Maria, Anaheim, CA 92801
714-403-0695
Owner: Stephanie Nevels-Yanchar
56750 Merion, La Quinta, CA 92253
APPROVAL
The Design and Development Department has reviewed and approved Special Event
Permit 2018-0018 for a small engagement party with no more than 20 guests, pursuant
to LQMC Section 9.60.170 (Special Events-Residential), based on the following Findings:
A. The event will not be detrimental to the health, safety and general welfare of the
community in the area of the proposed event.
B. There is adequate area to conduct the event and to accommodate the
anticipated attendance.
C. Sufficient parking will be provided for the anticipated attendance.
D. Fire protection plans and facilities have been provided to the satisfaction of the
fire marshal.
E. Security plans and facilities have been provided to the satisfaction of the sheriff.
F. Public roadways providing access to the event are capable of accommodating
the anticipated traffic volumes in a reasonable and safe manner with minimal
disruption to local traffic circulation.
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This approval authorizes the applicant to conduct the event pursuant to compliance with
all conditions of approval of this permit. The applicant must obtain any permits, as may
be required below, in order to physically set up the event.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Completion/confirmation prior to start of the event:
1. The indoor/outdoor event is approved for August 18, 2018, from 9 am to 11:59
pm. The total number of event participants, including staff, security and guests,
shall not exceed twenty (20) on-site during the hours of 9am and 11:59 pm.
Overnight guests shall not exceed eight (8) in accordance with the Special Event
Permit for this property. The applicant is required to maintain a count of all
event participants on-site at all times during the event. The event count shall
be maintained by event staff at the main entrance and made available upon
request by the La Quinta Police Department or City Staff.
2. The applicant shall obtain all other applicable permits, if required, from the
appropriate agencies (i.e. Fire Department, Building Department, Police
Department, Alcohol Beverage Control, etc.).
3. The applicant shall obtain an encroachment permit for any off-site signs. Off-
site signs shall not block the line of sight for traffic. Please contact Amy Yu at
(760)777-7047 for assistance on obtaining an encroachment permit.
4. The applicant shall provide notification of each event to all properties within 500
feet of event site and/or surrounding Home Owners Associations (HOA’s) prior to
event. Notification shall include date, time, event scope, and the name and 24-
hour contact phone number of the local contact person for the property and the
police department. The local contact person must be available at all times.
5. Access and egress to all local properties shall be maintained at all times.
Completion/confirmation during the event:
6. The set-up and operation of the events shall be consistent with the attached
exhibits and event information on file.
7. Security personnel shall be easily identifiable to the public by the provision of
uniformed personnel. All designated private security personnel must be licensed
by the State of California and possess a valid private security license.
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8. The event is subject to spot inspections by the Police Department and/or City
staff to ensure compliance with the conditions of this letter.
9. Security personnel shall be easily identifiable to the public by the provision of
uniformed personnel. All designated private security personnel must be licensed
by the State of California and possess a valid private security license.
10. The applicant shall conform to the City’s Noise Ordinance (Municipal Code
Section 9.100.210) and specifically the following noise limitations during the
event:
Before 10:00pm: Sixty-five decibels (65 dB(A))
After 10:00pm: Fifty decibels (50 dB(A))
11. If the noise consists entirely of impact noise, speech or music, or any
combination thereof, each of the noise levels specific above shall be reduced by
five dB(A).
12. Portable generators shall be shielded to prevent accidental contact with guests.
Extension cords shall be ground-secured to prevent tripping. Any lighting shall
be directed away from surrounding roadways and surrounding residential
properties. No spot or searchlights are permitted.
13. Surrounding roadways and intersections shall remain readily accessible for
passage of emergency response vehicles and private vehicles. There shall be no
queuing of vehicles along all surrounding roads for the purposes of dropping off
for, picking up for, or entering the event.
14. All vendors shall obtain a City Business License. The serving of food and
alcoholic beverages during the event shall be subject to the rules and
requirements of the Riverside County Health Department and State of California
Alcoholic Beverage Control, respectively. The applicant shall provide the City
with proof of ABC approval prior to the event.
Completion/confirmation after the conclusion of the event (if necessary):
15. The event sites used shall be left clean and in its original manner after the
event. All event areas shall be left free of debris at the end of each day’s
activities, and after the event concludes.
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16. All signage must be removed at the conclusion of the event, or each sign is
subject to a $100.00 fine. Please contact the Code Compliance Department at
(760) 777-7050 regarding removal of signage.
17. Any damage to public hardscape due to the installation and/or removal of the
directional signs shall be repaired as directed by the City Engineer. This includes
but is not limited to sidewalks, curb and gutter, landscaping, and pavement
especially within the surrounding public streets.
FINAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT/CONTACT INFORMATION
By holding this indoor/outdoor event, the applicant agrees to indemnify, defend and hold
harmless the City of La Quinta (“the City”), its agents, officers and employees from any
claim, action or proceeding to attack, set aside, void, or annul the approval of this
temporary use permit. The City of La Quinta shall have sole discretion in selecting its
defense counsel. The City shall promptly notify the applicant of any claim, action or
preceding and shall cooperate fully in the defense.
The City may elect to add Conditions to this application request to mitigate any problems
that arise not previously addressed herein.
This decision may be appealed to the Planning Commission, provided the written appeal
and filing fee of $1,505.00 are submitted to this Department within 15 calendar days.
Please contact this office should you wish to file an appeal, and we will assist you in that
regard.
If you have any questions before, during, or after the event, please contact the following:
GABRIEL PEREZ (EMERGENCY CONTACT) ELIZABETH ESCATEL
Planning Division Code Compliance Division
760-534-0070 (Mobile) 760-777-7110
CHERI FLORES ROBERT BISHOP
Planning Division La Quinta Police
760-777-7067 760-863-8105
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