SPEV 2019-0001 Autozone Oil Exchange Event (01.24.2019)
January 24, 2019
CASE NUMBER
SPEV2019-0001
ACTIVITY/EVENT
Used Oil Filter Exchange Event
March 24, 2019 (10:00am – 1:00pm)
78-792 Highway 111 (AutoZone)
APPLICANT
Ms. Haley Kunert
HF&H Consultants, LLC
19200 Von Karman Avenue, Suite 360
Irvine, CA 92612
APPROVAL
The Design and Development Department has reviewed and approved Special Event Permit 2019-0001,
pursuant to LQMC Section 9.100.130 (Special Events-Nonresidental), 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. Food service operations, medical facilities, solid waste facilities, sewage disposal methods and
potable water service have been provided.
E. Fire protection plans and facilities have been provided to the satisfaction of the fire marshal.
F. Security plans and facilities have been provided to the satisfaction of the sheriff.
G. 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.
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. Permits for any temporary structures (e.g. tents and/or canopies exceeding 400 square feet),
stages or open flame devices shall be obtained prior to their installation. Prior to the event set-
up, please contact the La Quinta Building Division and Riverside County Fire Safety for any
additional requirements of the Fire Marshal.
2. Portable generators shall be shielded to prevent accidental contact with guests. Generators and
internal combustion sources shall be separated from tents/canopies by a minimum of 20 feet
and shall be isolated from the public. 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.
Completion/confirmation during the event:
3. Certain areas providing access to the event area are public and, as such, general public access
may not be denied or restricted in any manner that extends beyond the limits of this event as
approved.
4. Signage shall be placed 20 feet behind any curbs.
5. Public property shall not be defaced by paint or other types of permanent materials such as
pen, markers, etc.
6. Smoking shall not be permitted in any tent or canopy or in any adjacent area where hay,
sawdust or any other combustible materials are stored or used unless approved by the fire
inspector. NO SMOKING signs shall be posted in all tents and canopies.
7. Designated Fire Lanes are to be kept open with minimum of 20 feet unobstructed access at all
times. Roadways, parking areas, and pedestrian traffic aisles to other businesses in the vicinity
shall be maintained accessible at all times.
8. All tents/temporary membrane structures and raised structures shall meet the requirements of
the applicable California Fire Code.
Completion/confirmation after the conclusion of the event (if necessary):
9. 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.
10. All signage must be removed at the conclusion of the event, or each sign is subject to a $50.00
fine. Please contact the Code Compliance Department at (760) 777-7050 regarding removal of
signage.
FINAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT/CONTACT INFORMATION
By holding this 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:
CHERI FLORES
Planning Division
760-777-7067
KEVIN MEREDITH
Code Compliance Division
760-777-7034
CHRIS OLSEN
La Quinta Police
760-863-8784
EDGAR GONZALES
Riverside County Fire
760-777-7074
Used Oil Filter Exchange Event for AutoZone, located at 78792 Highway 111 in La Quinta on:
Sunday, March 24, 2019
We will set up a table and two folding chairs in front of the store.
We will have an 2’ by 6’ arrow sign staked on the grassy sidewalk on Highway 111 to direct
motorists to the AutoZone. (Picture of sign shown on right.)
PLANNING APPROVAL
ADMINISTRATIVE
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DATE 01/24/2019 2:19:42 PM
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