TUP 2010-953N
P.O. Box 1504
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92247-1504
78-495 CALLS TAMPICO (760) 7 7 7 - 7 0 0 0
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253 FAX (760) 777-7101
March 31, 2010
J.T. Ward
Classic Party Rentals
2310 E. Imperial Highway
El Segundo, CA 90245
SUBJECT: TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 2010-953
ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI - EASTER SUNDAY SERVICE
Dear Mr. Ward:
The Planning Department has reviewed and approved your request to establish outdoor
overflow seating for the Easter Sunday church services at St. Francis of Assisi Church in
La Quinta, CA. This approval permits the placement of the tent on Friday, April 2, 2010
and removed Monday, April 5, 2010; pursuant to Section 9.210.020 of the La Quinta
Municipal Code, and subject to the following Findings and Conditions:
FINDINGS:
Consistency with the General Plan: The church service is an activity that is
allowed by the General Plan Land Use designation for this site.
2. Consistency with the Zoning Code: Easter Service is a primary function of the
church, which is allowed within the Residential Low Density zoning district.
3. Compliance with CEQA: The Easter service event is exempt pursuant to
Categorical Exemption Section 15323 (Normal Operations of Facilities for
Public Gatherings).
4. Surrounding Uses: The church service will not create conditions materially
detrimental to the public health, safety, and general welfare or injurious to, or
incompatible with other properties or land uses in the vicinity.
comnITIMUQ.
1. The applicant and property owner 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 event. The City of La Quinta shall
have the right to select its defense counsel at its sole discretion.
2. The tent structure is permitted in the location identified on the site plan,
submitted as part of this temporary use permit. The placement of the tent shall
not interfere with pedestrian or vehicular circulation at the site.
3. The applicant shall obtain a permit from the Riverside County Fire Department
to install any tent structure. They can be contacted at (760) 427-9827. Fire
lanes shall be established and/or maintained during the special event.
4. Permits from the Building & Safety Department for temporary structures (e.g.,
tents exceeding 200 square feet and/or canopies exceeding 400 square feet)
shall be obtained prior to installation. if you have any questions, the Building &
Safety Department can be reached at (760) 777-7012.
5. A building permit is required for the use of temporary electric power. Please
apply to the Building and Safety Department for a permit (760) 777-7012.
6. The applicant shall comply with all provisions of the La Quinta Municipal Code.
7. The property shall be restored to its original condition prior to the event.
Adherence to these Conditions will ensure that adverse impacts to surrounding properties
will be minimized. The City may elect to add conditions to this application to mitigate any
problems that may arise and have not been previously addressed.
Should you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to
contact me at (760) 777-7125.
Sincerely,
Z. 6
ERIC CEJA�T
Assistant Planner
C: Building & Safety Department
Public Works Department
Code Compliance Department