2022-06-06 Ortega, AJ - 55075 Monroe McFadden Architects1
From:AJ Ortega
Sent:Monday, June 6, 2022 7:06 AM
To:Chris;'Flynn, John J.'
Cc:'Scott Morrow';Jacob Fuson
Subject:RE: 1919.00 * Morrow Residence (55075 Monroe Street) - Permit Situ
You’re welcome, let me know if anything changes.
From: Chris <cmcfadden@mmarc.com>
Sent: Friday, June 3, 2022 7:37 AM
To: AJ Ortega <Aortega@laquintaca.gov>; 'Flynn, John J.' <jflynn@nossaman.com>
Cc: 'Scott Morrow' <scott@morrowmgmt.com>; Jacob Fuson <Jfuson@laquintaca.gov>
Subject: RE: 1919.00 * Morrow Residence (55075 Monroe Street) ‐ Permit Situ
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Hi AJ,
Thanks for stepping up for the Friday on‐site meeting at 8:30 am (June 10th). Everybody is juggling their schedules and
Friday is the best day for attendance. Not everyone can make it, but the majority are.
Jacob – Thanks for your willingness to come out on Thursday, most appreciated. Scott has another meeting on Thursday
and was unable to attend then.
Regards,
Chris McFadden
McFadden Architects
75-145 St. Charles Place, Suite 4
Palm Desert, California 92211
Tel: (760) 346-8014
From: AJ Ortega <Aortega@laquintaca.gov>
Sent: Wednesday, June 01, 2022 10:00 AM
To: Chris <cmcfadden@mmarc.com>; Flynn, John J. <jflynn@nossaman.com>
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Cc: 'Scott Morrow' <scott@morrowmgmt.com>
Subject: RE: 1919.00 * Morrow Residence (55075 Monroe Street) ‐ Permit Situ
Chris,
Although I feel Jake is most appropriate for the inspection, I can accommodate the Friday if needed.
AJ
From: Chris <cmcfadden@mmarc.com>
Sent: Wednesday, June 1, 2022 9:59 AM
To: Flynn, John J. <jflynn@nossaman.com>
Cc: 'Scott Morrow' <scott@morrowmgmt.com>; AJ Ortega <Aortega@laquintaca.gov>
Subject: RE: 1919.00 * Morrow Residence (55075 Monroe Street) ‐ Permit Situ
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Hi Team,
Want to reschedule?
Regards,
Chris
From: Jacob Fuson <Jfuson@laquintaca.gov>
Sent: Wednesday, June 01, 2022 9:58 AM
To: Chris <cmcfadden@mmarc.com>
Cc: 'Scott Morrow' <scott@morrowmgmt.com>; AJ Ortega <Aortega@laquintaca.gov>; 'Flynn, John J.'
<jflynn@nossaman.com>
Subject: RE: 1919.00 * Morrow Residence (55075 Monroe Street) ‐ Permit Situ
Chris,
Friday the 10th I wouldn’t be able to swing as I’ll be out of the office, but any other day of next week I
could accommodate.
Thanks,
Jake Fuson | Senior Building Inspector/Plans Examiner
City of La Quinta
78495 Calle Tampico ◦ La Quinta, CA 92253
760.777.7081
www.laquintaca.gov
www.playinlaquinta.com
From: Chris <cmcfadden@mmarc.com>
Sent: Wednesday, June 1, 2022 9:31 AM
To: Jacob Fuson <Jfuson@laquintaca.gov>
Cc: 'Scott Morrow' <scott@morrowmgmt.com>; AJ Ortega <Aortega@laquintaca.gov>; 'Flynn, John J.'
<jflynn@nossaman.com>
Subject: RE: 1919.00 * Morrow Residence (55075 Monroe Street) ‐ Permit Situ
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Thanks Jacob for your response,
Looks like it will be moving to Friday the 10th possibly. I will confirm as this solidifies.
Regards,
Chris McFadden
McFadden Architects
75-145 St. Charles Place, Suite 4
Palm Desert, California 92211
Tel: (760) 346-8014
From: Jacob Fuson <Jfuson@laquintaca.gov>
Sent: Wednesday, June 01, 2022 9:07 AM
To: Chris <cmcfadden@mmarc.com>
Cc: 'Scott Morrow' <scott@morrowmgmt.com>; AJ Ortega <Aortega@laquintaca.gov>; Flynn, John J.
<jflynn@nossaman.com>
Subject: RE: 1919.00 * Morrow Residence (55075 Monroe Street) ‐ Permit Situ
Good morning Chris,
I’d be happy to meet on site to discuss this property from the city’s perspective. Please confirm the
meeting is set for Wednesday the 8th and I’ll add it to my calendar.
Thanks,
Jake Fuson | Senior Building Inspector/Plans Examiner
City of La Quinta
78495 Calle Tampico ◦ La Quinta, CA 92253
760.777.7081
www.laquintaca.gov
www.playinlaquinta.com
From: Chris <cmcfadden@mmarc.com>
Sent: Friday, May 27, 2022 4:21 PM
To: Jacob Fuson <Jfuson@laquintaca.gov>
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Cc: 'Scott Morrow' <scott@morrowmgmt.com>; AJ Ortega <Aortega@laquintaca.gov>; Flynn, John J.
<jflynn@nossaman.com>
Subject: RE: 1919.00 * Morrow Residence (55075 Monroe Street) ‐ Permit Situ
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Hi Jacob / AJ,
Are either of you available for an on‐site meeting Wed. June 8th at 8:30 am? We have several people who will be
attending to go over ALL the items needed to move this project forward and we would like to get your input.
Regards,
Chris McFadden
McFadden Architects
75-145 St. Charles Place, Suite 4
Palm Desert, California 92211
Tel: (760) 346-8014
From: Jacob Fuson <Jfuson@laquintaca.gov>
Sent: Monday, April 04, 2022 9:53 AM
To: Chris <cmcfadden@mmarc.com>
Cc: 'Scott Morrow' <scott@morrowmgmt.com>; AJ Ortega <Aortega@laquintaca.gov>
Subject: RE: 1919.00 * Morrow Residence (55075 Monroe Street) ‐ Permit Situ
Good morning Chris,
I believe we do have the Minor Use Permit on file however this was only an entitlement approval and we
have no record of an actual building permit for the installation of the mobile home, so no review or
inspection of things like the foundation or utility connections. As far as re-certifying the mobile home I
would think this is most likely not an option due to the severity of the alterations to the coach. I don’t
have all of the info in terms of what work was done out there but for example if I understand correctly the
roof framing and assembly may have been removed and replaced, the exterior walls of the coach altered
to create openings, patio covers added, extensive interior remodel may have occurred, etc. With all these
items in consideration I think that any HCD insignia would no longer be valid and since everything was site
built would require application of Title 24 of the CCR and permitting and inspection by the local building
department.
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We can look at the original inspection record and approved plans from HCD to assist us in determining
what the state of the original coach was, but I would recommend working toward permitting all of the
changes in accordance with Title 24 by drafting construction drawings and obtaining the appropriate
building permits for all of the unpermitted work that occurred.
Thanks,
Jake Fuson | Plans Examiner
City of La Quinta
78495 Calle Tampico ◦ La Quinta, CA 92253
760.777.7081
www.laquintaca.gov
www.playinlaquinta.com
From: Chris <cmcfadden@mmarc.com>
Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2022 12:05 PM
To: Jacob Fuson <Jfuson@laquintaca.gov>
Cc: 'Scott Morrow' <scott@morrowmgmt.com>
Subject: 1919.00 * Morrow Residence (55075 Monroe Street) ‐ Permit Situ
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Hi Jake,
Scott Morrow and I have been unraveling this over the last few weeks and have some questions as we commence to
prepare a submittal for the non‐permitted items.
MUP2006‐763 (March 2006) is essentially the permit from the City of LQ for the Manufactured Home (MH) that was placed
on this Site in 2006. Prior to that the MH was permitted by the Dept. of Housing and Community Development 03‐10‐05
as evidenced by the last sheet of the MUP (copy attached). That Plan expired 10‐12‐06 and therefore was placed between
March and October 2006. As you know MH manufacturers self‐certify. Would you agree that this installation was initially
permitted?
We are in the process of validating the MH and getting as‐builts (copy attached) of the existing structures. Sht 7 of the as‐
builts has helped us to identify the foundation system used for this MH. We are wondering what specific concerns you
have with the mobile home as we proceed forward and possibly pursue re‐certifying that Unit. Do you have a list of
concerns, would it be helpful to meet on site so that we can capture all the items in a single pass?
We were able to confirm GRES‐07‐2796 issued in 2007 for the 6 Car garage plans, Scott was able to find a full set of plans
(Sht A2‐Flr. Plan) is attached. We have enough info from that set to determine how it was integrated into the non‐
permitted expansions. That said, we were able to access the City Database for Building permits that was granted from one
of our Public Search requests in 2019 and cannot find permit GRES‐06‐3100 associated with this project, w will pursue a
public records search for that to see if it answers any lingering questions.
Regards,
Chris McFadden
McFadden Architects
75-145 St. Charles Place, Suite 4
Palm Desert, California 92211
Tel: (760) 346-8014
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