TUP 2018-0011 Home Depot Christmas Tree Lot (10.22.2018)
78-495 Calle Tampico La Quinta, CA 92253 760.777.7000
October 22, 2018
Mr. Russ Hallett
The Home Depot
79-900 Highway 111
La Quinta, CA 92253
SUBJECT: TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 2018-0011
HOME DEPOT CHRISTMAS TREE LOT
Dear Mr. Hallett:
The Design and Development Department has reviewed and approved your request
to establish a temporary Christmas tree sales lot within the Home Depot parking
lot. The approval of the event is granted under Section 9.100.080 of the La Quinta
Municipal Code subject to the following Conditions of Approval:
1. The Christmas tree sales lot shall not be in operation before the
Thanksgiving holiday and shall be removed and the premises cleared of all
debris and restored to pre-event conditions no later than January 8, 2019.
Specifically, the event may be open on the following dates:
November 23, 2018 – January 8, 2019; Monday through Sunday,
between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Event setup may begin no
sooner than November 20, 2018.
2. The location of the event is limited to the Home Depot parking lot. Traffic
aisles shall not be blocked.
3. The facility shall not engage in the sale of any merchandise not directly
associated with Christmas trees and Christmas decorations.
4. The applicant shall comply with fire prevention standards as approved and
enforced by the Fire Marshal. The Fire Marshal can be contacted by calling
(760) 863-8886. At a minimum, one (1) 2A10BC fire extinguisher shall be
placed inside the tree sales area in an easily visible and accessible
location.
5. A temporary fence surrounding the Christmas tree lot is permitted. The
proposed fence shall be constructed of chain link fencing material and
shall not exceed a height of six (6) feet. No other temporary structures
are proposed or permitted as part of this permit.
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6. Temporary lighting shall not be directed towards surrounding properties.
All temporary lighting shall conform to the City’s Outdoor Lighting
Ordinance; Section 9.100.150 of the City’s Municipal Code.
7. If portable generators are used for electricity, they shall be shielded to
prevent accidental contact with guests. If extension cords are used, they
shall be ground-secured to prevent tripping. Power equipment (i.e. chain
saws, etc.) shall not be operated before 7:00 a.m.
8. Roadways, parking areas, and pedestrian traffic aisles outside the
proposed area shall be maintained accessible at all times.
9. Signs shall be restricted to one banner sign per street frontage, each sign
not exceeding thirty-two square feet. Banners may be placed on the
temporary fence or adjacent within the parking area, but not on Highway
111. Other signs and advertising devices such as pennants, flags, A-
frame signs, are prohibited.
10. Adequate trash receptacles shall be provided.
11. A security guard is permitted on-site if needed during the operations of
the Christmas tree sales lot. No overnight camping, either in tents or
vehicles, is permitted as part of this permit.
12. The applicant shall obtain a special inspection permit from the Building
Division for egress and electrical.
13. By holding this Christmas tree sale, the applicant agrees to indemnify,
defend and hold harmless the City of La Quinta in the event of any legal
claim or litigation arising out of the City’s approval of this project. The
City of La Quinta shall have the right to select its defense counsel at its
sole discretion
Adherence to these conditions, as outlined, will ensure that adverse impacts to
surrounding properties and businesses will be minimized. The City may elect to add
conditions to this application to mitigate any problems that arise not previously
addressed herein.
Should you have any questions, please contact me at (760) 777-7069.
Sincerely,
Carlos Flores
Associate Planner