MUP 2020-0010 53122 Ross Ave Temp Trailer (12.09.2020)December 9, 2020
Mr. Duke Utter
Discovery Builders CA
14605 N 73RD Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
SUBJECT: MINOR USE PERMIT 2020-0010: 53-122 ROSS AVENUE
ESTABLISHMENT OF A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION TRAILER
Dear Mr. Utter:
The Design and Development Department has reviewed and approved your request for a
temporary construction trailer for Lot 53-A in the Madison Club related to BRES2020-0155,
subject to the information on file and the following Conditions of Approval:
1.Once the trailer is installed, it can remain on-site for a one-year period. However,
an extension of the one year period may be applied for, with no additional fee, in
writing to the Planning Division before expiration.
2.Use of the trailer shall be limited to the hours of construction as listed in the La Quinta
Municipal Code (Chapter 6.08, Nuisances). A copy of this time schedule can be
obtained from the Building Division.
3.A building permit is required for the temporary electric power. Please apply to the
Building Division for a permit (760-777-7125). Written permission from the
property owner is required before a building permit can be issued.
4.The trailer shall be placed a minimum 20-feet from the street unless otherwise
approved by the Building Official.
5.A building address shall be installed on the trailer to help identify the temporary
business location (e.g., minimum 2-inch high letters in a contrasting color).
6.Provide one 2A10BC fire extinguisher inside the trailer and sign over the exit doors
which states ‘Door to Remain Open During Business Hours’.
7.The trailer, if elevated off the ground, shall be skirted with metal or wood siding
material. The skirting material shall be painted to match the exterior color of the
trailer. The exterior surfaces of the trailer shall be painted and in overall good
condition.
8. No temporary signs are permitted unless separately approved by the Design and
Development Department.
9. No exterior lighting for the trailer is allowed unless approved by the Building Division.
All security light fixtures shall be hooded to prevent light glare from being cast onto
adjacent residential properties and streets.
10. Mounted close to the front door on the outside of the trailer shall be a written notice
informing emergency personnel of your 24-hour emergency phone number in case
problems arise that need your prompt attention (i.e., minimum one-inch high letters).
11. Provide restroom facilities to accommodate on-site workers.
12. Dust control measures shall be employed if construction parking is allowed adjacent
to the trailer.
13. The trailer shall be located on 53-122 Ross Avenue as shown on the attached and on
file exhibit.
14. The trailer shall be removed from the site prior to the issuance of Certificates of
Occupancy for the new building.
The City may elect to add conditions of approval to this application request to mitigate any
problems that arise not previously addressed herein. This decision may be appealed to the
Planning Commission by any party who submits the necessary paperwork and filing fee of
$1,526.00 to this office within 15 days of the date of approval of this permit. Should you
have any questions please contact me at (760) 777-7086 or via email at
sfernandez@laquintaca.gov.
Sincerely,
Sijifredo Fernandez
Associate Planner
Attachments: 1) Site Plan