2018-10-09 Morrow, Scott - SPEV2018-0021 Revisions Requested1
From:Scott Morrow <scott@morrowmgmt.com>
Sent:Tuesday, October 9, 2018 8:33 PM
To:Carlos Flores
Cc:Danielle Morrow
Subject:RE: SPEV2018-0021 MORROW RANCH - REVISIONS REQUESTED
Attachments:SPEV2018-0021 1ST REVIEW REQUESTED REVISIONS LETTER.PDF
Hi Carlos,
I understand you are out of the office and my wife (Danielle Morrow) had the opportunity to discuss our permit request
and City comments with Gabriel earlier this afternoon. Based on that conversation I wanted to send out an email with
some concerns we have and that we look forward to resolving as soon as possible considering a wedding that is
scheduled on property for 10/20/18.
We understand a certain group of residents in the neighboring Monterra tract have complained to the PGA West
Association which resulted in the Association writing a letter of concern to the City. Everyone has a right to their own
opinion but I feel we’re being targeted by a small group of residents who are completely unaware of our objectives with
our property and have nothing better to do than complain. We also find it ironic that the City received a complaint
letter prior to even any scheduled event occurring on property.
My wife and I have been more than open with our objectives with the City of La Quinta and fully intend to adhere to all
City codes and regulations. During any scheduled event we have our own set of policies and procedures in place well
above the City standards to ensure the protection of our property and to mitigate distractions to the neighboring
community. This includes full‐time staff, extensive property rules, noise monitoring and volume controls to name a
few. We understand that each event may be dynamic and our managers are instructed to notify and adhere to any
building code submittals as it may relate to temporary tents or temporary electrical. At this time there is no scheduled
event that will be installing a tent or electrical more than extension cords from the nearest electrical outlet.
Furthermore, since close of escrow on the property (Dec. 2017) we applied and received permits for all of our outdoor
improvements and are in the process of drawing plans to submit a permit request for a portion of the home we
discovered was not permitted by the prior owner/homebuilder. I also want to acknowledge that due to our concern of
potential neighbor complaints we even went as far as purchasing all home sites from Woodbridge Pacific along our
eastern wall to support as a buffer to the neighboring community. We also planted a row of hedges to further buffer
noise and dust and will continue to improve the property to help maintain our privacy from the surrounding
communities.
We believe with all our actions we’ve gone above what’s reasonable to offset any nuisances from a potential event. We
just ask the City for cooperation in allowing us to operate under the published codes, rules and regulations and not hold
us to a higher set of standards. I would even like to invite the City to the property for a tour as we are very proud of our
home and excited to share.
Thank you,
Scott
Scott Morrow
Morrow Management
1130 Via Callejon
San Clemente, CA 92673
949/218‐8400 direct
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From: Carlos Flores <cflores@laquintaca.gov>
Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2018 4:19 PM
To: Scott Morrow <scott@morrowmgmt.com>
Subject: SPEV2018‐0021 MORROW RANCH ‐ REVISIONS REQUESTED
Scott,
Please find attached a letter detailing the revisions requested for Special Event Permit
2018-0021 for 55075 Monroe Street. There are multiple requested revisions that
require immediate attention so please be sure to read through the letter. Let me know if
you have any questions. Regards,
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Carlos Flores | Associate Planner
City of La Quinta
78495 Calle Tampico ◦ La Quinta, CA 92253
Ph. 760.777.7069
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September 27, 2018
Scott Morrow
Morrow Ranch
55075 Monroe Street
La Quinta, CA 92253
SUBJECT: 1ST REVIEW – REVISIONS REQUESTED
SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT 2018-0021
Dear Mr. Morrow:
The above referenced application documents were distributed to City Staff on
September 5, 2018. Comments and revisions requested from City Staff can be found
below:
Planning Division
1. City Staff has received numerous correspondence from residents from
surrounding communities who are concerned about the possible noise, traffic,
and safety impacts. In order to minimize impacts moving forward, please
outreach to the surrounding communities and/or individual residents about
your proposal. Specifically, Monterra, PGA West – Norman Course, and the
Estates at La Quinta shall be contacted.
2. Please provide detailed information of first proposed event as part of this
permit. Detailed information should include, at a minimum, date(s), time(s),
vendor(s), parking plan, structure(s), and operation of event.
3. Please provide more information on noise monitoring devices, including
capability of these devices.
Public Works Comments
4. Prior to use of the unpaved parking lot, you will need to comply with the
requirements for the Fugitive Dust Control per Chapter 6.16 of the La Quinta
Municipal Code. You will need to provide written evidence acceptable to the
City Engineer to ensure that stabilization of the unpaved parking lot for the
event are pursuant to Chapter 6.16.
Fire Department Comments
5. Due to tent/canopy square footage, a fire department permit will be required.
Please have hired tent company submit plans and pull applicable permits.
Tent shall be erected in accordance with Chapter r31 in the 2016 California
Fire Code
6. A final fire inspection will be required before the events.
Building Department Comments
7. Building division has concerns regarding unpermitted construction. Previously
approved precise grading plans do not match attached materials for special
event review. A meeting at the request of the owner is required. If a site visit
is necessary to determine compliance, a special inspection permit including
fee assessment will be required. You can contact our Building division at 760-
777-7125 for more information.
8. All temporary tents and membrane structures having an area in excess of 400
square feet erected for a period of not more than 18- days within a 123-month
period on a single premises require permitting. Please submit site specific
engineering with site/floor plan for review and approval. Exception: Tents
open on all sides having a maximum size of 700 square feet, including multiple
tents placed side by side, and a minimum of 12 feet (3,658 mm) to all
structures.
9. Temporary electrical installations require review and approval but plans do not
have sufficient detail on proposed scope of work. Examples of temporary
installations would be generator use or setup of any transformers, subpanels,
or receptacle branch circuits, but would not necessarily include cord and plug
lighting.
10. Site plan and event exhibit do not reconcile, and event exhibit cropping
removes proposed installation notes. Provide a revise plan that fully details
proposed structures, electrical installations, and if existing/permanent
buildings will be used for assembly use.
11. Additional comments may be required based on further information
being provided by review.
If you have any questions regarding the content of this letter, please contact me at
(760) 777-7069 or cflores@laquintaca.gov .
Sincerely,
Carlos Flores
Associate Planner