2019-11-08 Meredith, Kevin - 55075 Monroe - PRA Code Cases1
From:Kevin Meredith
Sent:Friday, November 8, 2019 2:05 PM
To:Christina Gamez
Cc:Tania Flores;Monika Radeva;Nichole Romane;Natasha Cousins
Subject:FW: Completed Public Records for 55075 Monroe Street 1909002878
Attachments:Edit_Add Code Enforcement Information..__Redacted 18-0564.pdf; Edit_Add Code
Enforcement Information..__Redacted 19-0808.pdf; Edit_Add Code Enforcement
Information..__Redacted 18-2680.pdf; Edit_Add Code Enforcement Information..
__Redacted.pdf
Christina,
This looks good to go.
Thank you,
Kevin
Kevin Meredith | Animal Control/Code
Compliance Supervisor
City of La Quinta
78495 Calle Tampico
La Quinta, CA 92253
760-777-7034
www.laquintaca.gov
www.playinlaquinta.com
From: Christina Gamez <cgamez@laquintaca.gov>
Sent: Thursday, November 7, 2019 5:31 PM
To: Kevin Meredith <Kmeredith@laquintaca.gov>
Subject: RE: Completed Public Records for 55075 Monroe Street 1909002878
Please review the attached completed records request. There are 2 other cases that are open and there
are no other cases in trak-it. Thanks.
From: Tania Flores
<tflores@laquintaca.gov>
Sent: Friday, October 25,
2019 4:17 PM
To: Christina Gamez
<cgamez@laquintaca.gov>; Kevin Meredith <Kmeredith@laquintaca.gov>
Cc: Monika Radeva <mradeva@laquintaca.gov>; Nichole Romane <nromane@laquintaca.gov>; Natasha Cousins
Christina Gamez l Administrative Technician
Code Compliance-Public Safety
City of La Quinta
78495 Calle Tampico l La Quinta, CA 92253
Ph. 760.777.7063
www.laquintaca.gov
www.playinlaquintaca.com
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<ncousins@laquintaca.gov>
Subject: FW: Public Records for 55075 Monroe Street 1909002878
Good Afternoon Christina,
Please see the attached records request for “notices and correspondence with regard to
any and all violations related to the land, code compliance letters, issues, and all other
city documents or correspondence related to the subject property at 55075 Monroe
Street, La Quinta. APNS 767-580-048 and 767-580-014. I would like to schedule time
to review the responsive documents with you once you have them prepared. Let me
know what works for you next week. Not Thursday if possible.
The response is due no later than November 4, 2019. Thank you.
Tania Flores | Management Assistant
City Clerk's Office
City of La Quinta
78495 Calle Tampico | La Quinta, CA 92253
Ph. 760.777.7016
TFlores@LaQuintaCA.gov
www.LaQuintaCA.gov
From: Cheryl A. Thomas <cthomas@bosslawfirm.com>
Sent: Friday, October 25, 2019 3:16 PM
To: City Clerk Mail <CityClerkMail@laquintaca.gov>
Subject: Public Records for 55075 Monroe Street 1909002878
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Please find attached Public Records Request for all City materials related to this property. Please contact me with any
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Code Enforcement Case: CE-18-2457
Entered on: 11/05/2018 00:00
Printed on: 11/07/2019
Topic: Vacation Rental-Violations Status: Closed
Due Date: 09/30/19 Assigned To: Wayne Campbell
Initiated by: Neighbor Area #: 6 SOUTH LQ/OTHER
Permit
Permit #: Business name: License #:
Property Location
Occupant Name: Lic: DOB:
Address: 55075 MONROE ST , 92253
Phone: Cell #:
APN : 767-580-048
Owner Information
Owner Name: BRENT DILL / EILEEN DILL
Address:
Phone: Cell #:
Actions
Action By Date Time Hours Note/Observation
Complaint Kevin
Meredith
11/02/2018 0.00
called and left a message on Nov. 2, 2018 at 2045 reporting excessive noise coming
from this property. No Special Events were permitted at the property that night so this is
a STVR issue.
Phone Call Wayne
Campbell
11/05/2018 3:24 pm 0.50 Officer contacted and obtained additional information on the
noise complaint. stated that he lives in the Greg Norman community which is
adjacent to the Monroe Estates. The loud music started around 8:45 pm and lasted until
10:00 pm. voice mailed the Code Department only and did not make an attempt
to contact the Hotline or Police to report the noise. He stated this is the second incident
of loud music from the estate within three weeks. stated he and other residence
of the Greg Norman community has contacted the City Council to voice concerns of
permitted use of this property. Officer informed to contact the short term vacation
rental hotline and the police to report future incidents of loud music.
Other Wayne
Campbell
11/05/2018 3:27 pm 0.25 No additional action was taken on this case. The reporting party did not contact the
hotline to report the noise. A case history of the noise complaint was not generated.
Complaint Christina
Gamez
11/13/2018 0.25
and states that there is a party at Morrow Ranch and it is loud and it is 7:30PM. In
checking Trak-it I find no SPEV, I verified with planner Carlos Flores and he confirmed
that there is no SPEV permit. VM attached.
Complaint Christina
Gamez
11/13/2018 0.25 Unknown p/o at 4 Seasons Place at Monterra at PGA West states that there is loud
noise from Morrow Ranch ). She states that this is on going every
weekend and that they were not notified. VM attached
Inspection Christina
Gamez
11/13/2018 10:52 am 0.00 states that there is a live band at
morrow Ranch and has checked the decibels at 65 VM attached
Phone Call Wayne
Campbell
11/15/2018 2:48 pm 0.25 Attempted contact with , reporting party. Posted a voice mail
message.
Phone Call Wayne
Campbell
11/15/2018 2:50 pm 0.25 Contacted Mr Scott Morrow, and explained the complaints. Mr Morrow
stated the property was not rented as a STVR. He and his family were at the property
on the date of the complaint. They were relaxing and enjoying the pool and fireworks.
He admitted to playing music while at the pool but the music was not loud. Morrow
stated he was not contact by police with a complaint of noise disturbance nor was he
contacted, as the owner of a STVR, by the hotline service with a complaint of noise.
Inspection Kevin
Meredith
11/17/2018 0.50 I patrolled the Monroe Street Ranch and found no activity and heard no music.
Thanks Gerald
Sent from my iPhone
Officer Duchene checked the property late Saturday afternoon and observed no activity.
KM
Other Kevin 11/26/2018 0.25 FYI: Deputies responded to a few noise complaints at 55075 Monroe St (Morrow
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Meredith Ranch). Deputies contacted Scott Morrow (home owner) via phone. Morrow said
obtained a permit from the city before renting his home. who resides in the
area mentioned the mayor and city were notified regarding their concerns about the
noise. I have nothing further regarding these complaints.
Scott Morrow #
Files# LA183240073 and LA183240078
Lieutenant Michael Tapp
La Quinta Police
86625 Airport Blvd
Thermal, Ca 92274
760-863-8990
ATTACHED.
Complaint Kevin
Meredith
11/26/2018 0.00 Good Afternoon,
Just wondering if you can tell me if you had responded to noise complaints of events at
Morrow Ranch Thanksgiving and the weekend. I had several messages this morning
from residents in Monterra complaining about the excessive noise level at Morrow
Ranch. Was this a special permitted event, etc??
Appreciate your feedback as soon as possible.
Thank you so much!!
Teresa Thompson | Management Specialist
City Manager's Office
City of La Quinta
78495 Calle Tampico ◦ La Quinta, CA 92253
Ph. 760.777.7030
E: tthompson@laquintaca.gov
www.laquintaca.gov
www.playinlaquinta.com
Other Wayne
Campbell
11/26/2018 9:04 am 0.25 Police Report for loud music complaint is attached to the case.
Complaint Kevin
Meredith
11/27/2018 0.50 City Managers office reported they received several complaints regarding excessive
noise coming from the Morrow Ranch. RSO provided further information from a
complaint received on 11/20/18. It appears they received a complaint of loud noise,
attempted to contact the r/p but received no response at the door. They could hear
some noise coming from the west unknown location. They proceeded to Morrow Ranch
and observed no noise. See LA reports.
Inspection Moises
Rodarte
12/01/2018 4:45 pm 0.25 I conducted inspection of the area and did not observe any noise or activity.
Inspection Wayne
Campbell
12/08/2018 1:22 pm 0.50 An inspection of the area revealed no activity.
Inspection Wayne
Campbell
02/11/2019 8:12 am 0.50 No new noise complaints were received.
Complaint Wayne
Campbell
02/20/2019 8:59 am 0.51 Received a complaint of a Morrow Ranch light from
.letter is attached to the case.
Inspection Gerald
Duchene
03/09/2019 0.50 Upon arrival of 55075 Monroe St, I conducted a patrol of the surrounding area and
found no violations. I heard no noise or activity at this location.
Complaint Christina
Gamez
03/28/2019 0.25 Received a complaint from the STVRP hotline that stated
this property had a a party with a DJ and was ongoing for about 2 hours. Hotline states
that they contacted and there was no response. In checking Trak-it I do
not see a b/l for her or her husband or their business name Desert VIP Services, I will
send the information to Cindy the STVRP contractor.. The b/l for the STVRP is currently
inactive. See attached
Inspection Wayne
Campbell
04/01/2019 3:45 pm 0.00 Contacted Mr Morrow and informed him of the noise complaint. Morrow replied the
property is not rented as a STVR. If there was any noise it was from his family on their
property.
Complaint Kayli
Pierce
04/14/2019 2:44 am 0.25 04/15/2019 02:44 | | 8006851088 | ***EMERGENCY (NOT STVR)
Rental Address: Morrow Ranch
La Quinta
CA
Excessive Noise
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Incident: I Don't Know The Exact Address But It Is A Huge Property That Is Playing
Extremely Loud Music And I Cannot Sleep.
Incident Occurring Now
Reporter Currently Observing Incident
Incident Not Reported
_
Future Contact OK
Reporter:
I Live In The Gated Community Greg Norman Next To It And This Has Been Going On
For 3
Days Straight.
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04/15/2019 02:44 | MESSAGE RETRIEVALS/CLEARING Master ID 0000847255
MESSAGE SENT
04/15/2019 02:50 | Police - Local Number Other Phone 7608363215- Option 5:
Delivered message verbally (Entered 4/19/19 KP)
Other Wayne
Campbell
05/13/2019 8:55 am 0.50 Reporting party reports three days of loud music but is not clear of the address.
Property was posted and patrolled by Code Enforcement Officers during the Coachella
Fest weekend (4/12-4/14) No reports of loud music or occupancy was observed or
reported.
Inspection Wayne
Campbell
08/02/2019 8:28 am 0.50 Due to unpermitted Building Codes violations and legal issues, this resident is inactive
as a STVR. License has expired.
Other Kevin
Meredith
09/04/2019 0.25 No complaints since 4/2019 have been received regarding STVR activity at this
property. The property owner is working with the Building Department to resolve the
building issues and has acknowledged that the property cannot renew its STVR permit
until those building issues are resolved. This case is being closed until further and to
satisfy the public records request. Closed.
Violations
# Violation Type Due Date Status Closed Date
Inspection Notes
Date: ________________ Time: ______________
Findings:________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
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Code Enforcement Case: CE-18-2680
Entered on: 12/15/2018 00:00
Printed on: 11/07/2019
Topic: Property Maintenance Status: Closed
Due Date: 12/15/18 Assigned To: Gerald Duchene
Initiated by: Officer Area #: (Select)
Permit
Permit #: Business name: License #:
Property Location
Occupant Name: Lic: DOB:
Address: 55075 MONROE ST , 92253
Phone: Cell #:
APN : 767-580-048
Owner Information
Owner Name: BRENT DILL / EILEEN DILL
Address:
Phone: Cell #:
Actions
Action By Date TimeHours Note/Observation
Inspection Gerald
Duchene
12/15/2018 0.25 Upon arrival of 55075 Monroe St, I observed no violations. No noise was heard from this
property. This case will be closed as resolved
Violations
# Violation Type Due Date Status Closed Date
Inspection Notes
Date: ________________ Time: ______________
Findings:________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
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Code Enforcement Case: CE-19-0808
Entered on: 04/09/2019 08:58 AM
Printed on: 11/07/2019
Topic: Vacation Rental-Violations Status: Closed
Due Date: 04/10/19 Assigned To: Gerald Duchene
Initiated by: Officer Area #: (Select)
Permit
Permit #: Business name: License #:
Property Location
Occupant Name: Lic: DOB:
Address: 55075 MONROE ST , 92253
Phone: Cell #:
APN : 767-580-048
Owner Information
Owner Name: BRENT DILL / EILEEN DILL
Address:
Phone: Cell #:
Actions
Action By Date TimeHours Note/Observation
Inspection Gerald Duchene 04/06/2019 0.25 I conducted a patrol of 55075 Monroe St and found no noise or activity at this location.
Violations
# Violation Type Due Date Status Closed Date
Inspection Notes
Date: ________________ Time: ______________
Findings:________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
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Code Enforcement Case: CE-18-0564
Entered on: 02/28/2018 00:00
Printed on: 11/07/2019
Topic: Vacation Rental-Building Violations Status: Closed
Due Date: 05/31/19 Assigned To: Wayne Campbell
Initiated by: City Staff Area #: (Select)
Permit
Permit #: Business name: License #:
Property Location
Occupant Name: Lic: DOB:
Address: 55075 MONROE ST , 92253
Phone: Cell #:
APN : 767-580-048
Owner Information
Owner Name: MORROW JAMES SCOTT & DANIELLE D
Address:
Phone: Cell #:
Actions
Action By Date Time Hours Note/Observation
Inspection Christina
Gamez
02/28/2018 0.25 Number of bedrooms need o be verified, please verify for current
registration.
Inspection Wayne
Campbell
03/02/2018 5:07 pm 0.25 Trakit records revealed no STVRP Application or fees paid.
Inspection Wayne
Campbell
03/05/2018 4:12 pm 0.50 Unable to make contact at the property.
Courtesty Notice Wayne
Campbell
03/05/2018 4:13 pm 0.25 Incl CC:Yes, Send to (Owner)
Courtesty Notice Wayne
Campbell
03/05/2018 4:15 pm 0.00 Incl CC:Yes, Send to (Property Location)
Inspection Wayne
Campbell
03/15/2018 4:20 pm 0.75 Met Mr Scott Morrow at the property to complete the Short Term Vacation
Rental Check List. The inspection revealed five bedroom attached to the
main dwelling and two additional casita style bedrooms attached to the
horse stable. Local contact information was listed as
. Good Neighbor Brochures were not observed displayed but the
owner was informed of the requirement. Property is advertised on the Home
Away and Airbnb websites, Emergency Escape Openings were in
compliance with the check-list. Smoke alarms were observed withing the
sleeping areas and one wall switch controlled the lighting. Bedroom wall
ceiling were observed to be 10" and each bedroom exceed the minimum
area of 70Sq.ft. Heating and cooling elements were observed in each
bedroom.
TRAKIT Wayne
Campbell
03/15/2018 4:33 pm 0.50 Trakit records revealed Horse Stable and Residential Building permits
approved and issued but never finaled.
Other Wayne
Campbell
03/15/2018 4:34 pm 0.25 Updated owner information via FATCO records.
Other Wayne
Campbell
03/22/2018 9:26 am 0.25 Contacted the Building Department and explained the two bedrooms
located in the horse stable. Was informed the stable was not habitable and
the addition was completed after final inspection.
Phone Call Wayne
Campbell
03/22/2018 9:29 am 0.25 Attempted contact with . Posted a vmm.
Phone Call Wayne
Campbell
03/22/2018 4:11 pm 0.25 Contacted Mr Morrow and informed him of the un-permitted constructions.
Bedrooms in the horse stable will not be approved for STVR.
TRAKIT Wayne
Campbell
04/25/2018 9:00 am 0.25 STVRP Lic#765926 issued for the number of bedrooms per the property
profile.
Public Counter Contact Wayne
Campbell
01/31/2019 0.25 Ms Danielle Morrow at the HUB to renew her STVRP. Unable to renew and
was sent to Code for an explanation.
Public Counter Contact Wayne
Campbell
01/31/2019 10:00 am 0.25 Ms Morrow at the Code Counter to explain she understand restriction
placed on the 55075 Monroe property. She has three additional property to
license and don't understand why she can not move forward with the
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rentals. Officer discussed the case the the Code Supervisor and was
informed to allow the addition properties to be licensed.
Phone Call Wayne
Campbell
01/31/2019 11:00 am 0.25 Officer contacted Ms Morrow to inform her to contact the
HUB and proceed with licensing the additional property
TRAKIT Wayne
Campbell
02/01/2019 8:53 am 0.25 55075 Monroe Street Permit for short term rental has expired. The renewal
has be flagged Pending Code.
Violations
# Violation Type
Due
Date Status Closed
Date
1
3.25.050 LQMC (A & B) SHORT-TERM RENTAL PERMIT-REQUIRED Open
Corrections Required:Owners of properties rented out as short-term vacation rentals are required to obtain an annual Short-Term
Vacation Rental Permit. The purpose of the permit is to ensure the collection and payment of transient occupancy taxes as provided in
the La Quinta Municipal Code Chapter 3.24. Immediately cease all short-term rental activity until you have obtained and paid the
required annual fee for the permit and have obtained the proper City of La Quinta Business License. You may request an opt out
Affidavit Letter and return it stating, Under Penalty of Perjury, that you are opting out of continued use of the referenced property as a
Short-Term Vacation Rental. This letter must state you no longer intend to utilize and advertise (website will need to state a minimum
31 day stay or be completely removed) the property as a Short-Term Vacation Rental.
2
3.25.070 (B) LQMC-SHORT-TERM VACATION RENTALS- ALLOWABLE OCCUPANCY Open
Corrections Required:Take immediate action to reduce the number of persons at the referenced property to comply with the maximum
allowed during the noted hours. Total number of occupants includes all persons at the property.
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3.24.260 (C) LQMC - TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX Open
Corrections Required:Transient Occupancy Tax is required to be accurately reported and paid at a rate determined by the City of La
Quinta. Our records indicate that the proper Transient Occupancy Tax has not been reported and/or paid per Chapter 3.24 of the La
Quinta Municipal Code. You must take immediate action to contact the City and make arrangements to file the proper report and pay
the required tax.
4
3.25.070 (A) LQMC-SHORT-TERM VACATION RENTALS-Operational requirements and standard
conditions Open
Corrections Required:Contact the Code Compliance officer for more information.
Additional Addresses
Address Type:Owner
Name:MORROW RANCH LA QUINTA, LLC
Address:
Phone: Cell #:
Inspection Notes
Date: ________________ Time: ______________
Findings:________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
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