2018-09-27 Flores, Carlos - Sp Events Permit Apps - 3 Events Morrow Ranch1
From:Carlos Flores
Sent:Thursday, September 27, 2018 10:41 AM
To:Kevin Meredith; Martha Mendez
Subject:SPEV2018-0021 Morrow Ranch
Attachments:Morrow Ranch Event Permit Site Base 18-0904.pdf; Morrow Ranch La Quinta Event Permit
Description 18-0904.pdf; Morrow Ranch Proposed Event Diagram - Wedding.png
Kevin/Martha,
We have received a special event permit application for up to 3 events at 55075 Monroe
Street (exhibits are attached and available on TrakIt under SPEV2018-0021). As of right
now, the applicant has provided broad event descriptions for possible event(s) there to
include weddings, corporate events, and family gatherings. I have requested from the
applicant to provide exact details on when the first proposed event would be so I could
then distribute to Staff appropriately, but I have yet to receive that. I wanted to send
both for your review/comment. The applicant also has building department issues that
AJ has commented on that will need to be address before we can move forward.
I have also received a number of e-mails and phone calls from surrounding residents
who are extremely concerned about the proposed permit. I have reached back to them
to let them know that we will analyze potential noise, traffic, and safety impacts to
surrounding residents but I will also be informing the applicant that they should reach
out to try and address these comments to avoid the possibility of problems arising in the
future.
Let me know if you have any questions or would like to discuss. Regards,
Carlos Flores | Associate Planner
City of La Quinta
78495 Calle Tampico ◦ La Quinta, CA 92253
Ph. 760.777.7069
cflores@laquintaca.gov
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September 4, 2018
City of La Quinta
Design and Development Department
78‐495 Calle Tampico
La Quinta, CA 92253
SUBJECT: Morrow Ranch La Quinta, LLC – Special Event Minor Temporary Use Permit Application
ADDRESS: 55075 Monroe Street, La Quinta
ATTACHMENTS:
a. Morrow Ranch Event Permit Site Base / Plan
b. Morrow Ranch Proposed Event Diagram – Wedding
To Whom it May Concern,
The Morrow Ranch is a nine‐acre equestrian facility located with direct access off Monroe Street. The
property contains an existing large ranch estate, an approximate 6,000sf enclosed barn, a 5,600sf/90,000‐
gallon swimming pool and ample open space. The property is surrounded by an existing 8’‐10’ block wall,
tree lined perimeter with horse bridle path and accessed through a gated entry off Monroe Street. The
following information is being provided as a request for a temporary use permit to host events on
property.
Description of Activity – planned events on property include but are not limited to weddings, corporate
gatherings, Coachella corporate event(s), glamping and family retreats that exceed the allowed number
of daytime occupants outlined in the short‐term vacation rental permit (Permit # LIC‐765296). The
primary event focus is on weddings and the attached wedding event diagram is a depiction of the typical
wedding layout. Most wedding events will occur on Saturday evenings between 5pm and 10pm. During
a typical 3‐day wedding weekend (Thursday – Sunday) it would also be standard for a rehearsal dinner
(5pm ‐10pm) the evening before the wedding night. The event in its entirety including all required parking
will be held on private property and not within any portion of public right‐of‐way.
Maximum Number of People Working: 25 coordinators and vendors during weddings
‐ In addition to our hired property management company we also have 3 full‐time ground
keepers. We also require that during any classified event our personal Event Manager is to
be present on‐site during all vendor setup, during the event and through vendor break down.
Maximum Attendance: 500
We have generated a strict list of property rules for events which require portable restrooms to be
installed, trash/dumpster service, valet, and security based on a tiered level of proposed attendance.
Most events will have amplified music and there are rules in place to adhere to the City of La Quinta noise
ordinance and quiet times. Noise monitors and cameras are also installed around the property to ensure
all rules are obeyed.
Please address any questions to my attention.
Sincerely,
Scott Morrow (Owner)
949/533‐5050