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Code Enforcement Case: CE-18-0790
Entered on: 03/22/2018 00:00
Printed on: 05/07/2021
Topic: Building Code Status: Closed
Due Date: 04/27/20 Assigned To: Hart Ponder
Initiated by: Owner Area #: 6 SOUTH LQ/OTHER
Hearing Date: Hearing Time:
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
Complaint Wayne
Campbell
03/22/2018 4:18 pm 0.50 During a STVR Inspection, Officer observed un-permitted construction.
Observed two bedrooms and a family room constructed in the horse
stable.
TRAKIT Wayne
Campbell
03/22/2018 4:23 pm 0.25 Trakit records revealed a permit for the Horse Stable was applied and
approved on 11/27/2007. The project was finaled on 12/4/2008.
Other Wayne
Campbell
03/22/2018 4:23 pm 0.25 Contacted the Building Department and viewed laser records. It was
determined the stable is inhabitable and un-permitted.
Phone Call Wayne
Campbell
03/22/2018 4:24 pm 0.25 Contacted Mr Morrow and informed him of the violation. Property was
recently purchased and he was not aware.
Courtesy Notice Wayne
Campbell
03/22/2018 4:28 pm 0.25 Incl CC:Yes, Send to (Owner,Property Location)
Public Counter Contact Christina
Gamez
04/03/2018 0.25 Property manager came in to the hub and brought in the STVRP
agreement and initialed that there is only 5 bedrooms vs 7 and ok'd per
Supervisor Meredith to do so
Inspection Wayne
Campbell
04/18/2018 4:47 pm 0.50 Trakit records revealed no plans or permit activity.
Courtesy Notice Wayne
Campbell
04/18/2018 4:48 pm 0.25 Incl CC:Yes, Send to (Owner,Property Location)
Phone Call Wayne
Campbell
08/21/2018 3:55 pm 0.25 Contacted Mr Scott Morrow, , and informed the permit for
the Horse Stable remains in violation. Mr Morrow stated plans to permit
the three rooms to living quarters was submitted to Planning and
currently under review.
Inspection Wayne
Campbell
10/09/2018 8:42 am 0.50 A follow-up inspection revealed no permit activity.
Notice of Violation Wayne
Campbell
10/09/2018 8:44 am 0.25 Incl CC:Yes, Send to (Owner,Property Location)
TRAKIT Wayne
Campbell
10/29/2018 10:00 am 0.00 Telephone conversation with JW, Building Official - He conducted an
inspection of the site and observed additional building violation. The
owner is in the progress of submitting an application for the horse
stable and unpermitted habital interior space. He will contact me to
accompany him on next inspection of the site.
Complaint Christina
Gamez
11/14/2018 0.25 I received a call from Planner, Carlos Flores and he asked about the
complaints for case #18-2457. He states that he received an e-mail
complaining about grading. I asked him to forward it, see attached.
Complaint Kevin
Meredith
12/07/2018 1.00 Building has requested assistance in gaining compliance regarding the
modular structure, barn and the unpermitted construction to the original
dwelling. See attached email.
Email Wayne 01/14/2019 7:41 am 0.25 FYI
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Campbell
Kevin Meredith | Animal Control/Code Compliance Supervisor
78495 Calle Tampico
La Quinta, CA 92253
kmeredith@Laquintaca.gov
760-777-7034
www.La-Quinta.org
From: Jacob Fuson
Sent: Wednesday, January 2, 2019 2:19 PM
To: Scott Morrow
Cc: Kevin Meredith <Kmeredith@laquintaca.gov>; AJ Ortega
<Aortega@laquintaca.gov>; James Wiatrak
<jwiatrak@laquintaca.gov>
Subject: RE: Morrow - 55075 Monroe St - Trailer Certification
Scott,
After speaking with JW this morning regarding the meter pedestal at
your residence, what we can do is move forward with getting the new
meter pedestal energized so that the existing pedestal can be removed
to make way for the new CMU wall, and thus complete the pool barrier.
To complete this inspection we will require that all feeder conductors
supplying the trailers be removed and any loads that will be landed in
the new pedestal (i.e. gate motor, etc) be completed and ready for
inspection.
The scope of work of the existing permit (BELC2018-0113) must also
be updated to reflect the permanent pedestal installation to serve the
gate, landscaping, or whatever is proposed to be served. Your permit
was issued for a temporary meter pedestal for temporary service to the
office trailers.
Thank you,
Jake Fuson |Building Inspector
City of La Quinta
78495 Calle Tampico ◦ La Quinta, CA 92253
760.777.7081
jfuson@laquintaca.gov
From: James Wiatrak
Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2018 11:53 AM
To: Scott Morrow
Cc: Kevin Meredith <Kmeredith@laquintaca.gov>; AJ Ortega
<Aortega@laquintaca.gov>; Jacob Fuson <Jfuson@laquintaca.gov>
Subject: RE: Morrow - 55075 Monroe St - Trailer Certification
Hi Scott,
Let me review this with Jake Fuson so that I’ll have a better
understanding how the electrical pedestal ties to the block wall and
pool completion.
Regards,
James “JW” Wiatrak, CBO, CASp
Building Official ◦ ADA Coordinator
Design & Development Department
City of La Quinta
78495 Calle Tampico ◦ La Quinta, CA 92253
Ph. 760.777.7023
jwiatrak@laquintaca.gov
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PLEASE NOTE: City Hall will be closed from December 24, 2018
through January 1, 2019 in observance of the holidays. Please plan
accordingly for any business needs that might need to be addressed
during this time frame. We thank you for your understanding and look
forward to seeing you after the New Year!
From: Scott Morrow
Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2018 11:05 AM
To: James Wiatrak <jwiatrak@laquintaca.gov>
Cc: Kevin Meredith <Kmeredith@laquintaca.gov>; AJ Ortega
<Aortega@laquintaca.gov>; Jacob Fuson <Jfuson@laquintaca.gov>
Subject: RE: Morrow - 55075 Monroe St - Trailer Certification
Hi JW,
Thanks for getting back to me.
Regarding the trailers – we are working multiple angles to get figure
out whether or not the certification was received by the party we
purchased the trailers from and the process to get the trailers certified
in the event they were not obtained with the original build. The trailers
were purchased from Paula Ziegler who will review documents when
she gets back to her home in Utah after the holiday. We’ve also
contracted a local trailer company to help us walk through the process
the get the trailers certified in the event Paula cannot find the
information. Based on a conversation we had with them yesterday we
understand this process to certify could take some time. We will take
the necessary steps to certify/permit prior to any use. However, since
this is holding up the completion of the block wall and final on the pool
is there anything we can do for to allow the City to release the pedestal
so IID can energize and we can complete the relocation? Even if we
have to remove breakers or wire from the pedestal to the trailer we will
do whatever is needed so we can energize and complete these
projects.
Permit Architectural Plans – I also want to mention the architect
drafting the plans for the existing structures (house and barn) is near
completion and I’ve been told will be submitting to the City by the end
of the week.
Please let me know if there’s anything we can do on the pedestal
relocation to complete that work.
I look forward to talking with you soon.
Scott
Scott Morrow
Morrow Management
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From: James Wiatrak <jwiatrak@laquintaca.gov>
Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2018 8:57 AM
To: Scott Morrow
Cc: Kevin Meredith <Kmeredith@laquintaca.gov>; AJ Ortega
<Aortega@laquintaca.gov>; Jacob Fuson <Jfuson@laquintaca.gov>
Subject: RE: Morrow - 55075 Monroe St - Trailer Certification
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Good morning Scott,
Sorry I haven’t responded sooner but I have been off since last Friday.
As I understand it, the jobsite trailers were built on site, or nearby, and
placed at their current location. In California, commercial modular
structures like those you have there are typically factory built and bear
the insignia of the CA Department of Housing and Community
Development (HCD), the state agency that regulates the construction
and certification of factory built housing and commercial structures.
Your modular structures, have no such HCD insignia nor were they
built with a City of La Quinta building permit to Title 24 standards.
Before we consider moving forward with any electric service, you must
first provide the proper, recognized HCD compliant modular buildings
or submit plans and obtain permits, inspections and approvals for the
structures that are currently constructed.
As it stands now, you have unpermitted structures and no use or
occupancy will be allowed. This information should have been posted
on the trailers in the last week by our Code Enforcement team.
Regards,
James “JW” Wiatrak, CBO, CASp
Building Official ◦ ADA Coordinator
Design & Development Department
City of La Quinta
78495 Calle Tampico ◦ La Quinta, CA 92253
Ph. 760.777.7023
jwiatrak@laquintaca.gov
PLEASE NOTE: City Hall will be closed from December 24, 2018
through January 1, 2019 in observance of the holidays. Please plan
accordingly for any business needs that might need to be addressed
during this time frame. We thank you for your understanding and look
forward to seeing you after the New Year!
From: Scott Morrow
Sent: Friday, December 14, 2018 7:44 AM
To: James Wiatrak <jwiatrak@laquintaca.gov>
Cc:
Danielle Morrow
Subject: Morrow - 55075 Monroe St - Trailer Certification
Hi JW,
I met with yesterday and we were discussing the challenges
we’re having to get our relocated meter pedestal energized. He
mentioned the City is requesting a “state certification” on the trailers.
We do not know what that is and hoping you could help provide some
direction. A quick internet search makes it think it’s a DMV issued
Permanent Trailer Identification certification
(https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv/?
1dmy&urile=wcm:path:/dmv_content_en/dmv/forms/reg/reg4017) but
I’m not sure if this is correct or if there is more to it. We’ve also reached
out to who we purchased the trailers from to
see if they have this information. If we have to apply through the DMV
I’m not sure how long this could take.
Is there a possibility that we could energize the relocated meter
pedestal and not connect/energize the trailers until the City receives
the requested paperwork? We’re just in a time crunch to get the new
pedestal energized so we can remove the old pedestal, complete the
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block wall and receive the pool final inspection.
I also want to note that the architect is nearly finished with the plans for
the home and intends to submit both the home and barn to the City
early next week. I’m looking forward to checking that one off our list.
I look forward to talking with you soon.
Scott
Scott Morrow
Morrow Management
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Complaint Christina
Gamez
01/28/2019 0.25 Kayli spoke with neighbor called and
states that she contacted Police as there is a bright light that was
shining into her window.
Inspection Wayne
Campbell
01/30/2019 9:30 am 0.50 An inspection revealed no progress. updated violations and mailed a
NOPN.
TRAKIT Wayne
Campbell
01/30/2019 9:35 am 0.00 Records revealed unpermitted work remains in violation.
Notice of Public Nuisance Wayne
Campbell
01/30/2019 10:35 am 0.25 Incl CC:Yes, Send to (Owner)
Notice of Public Nuisance Wayne
Campbell
01/30/2019 10:50 am 0.25 Incl CC:Yes, Send to (Property Location)
Email Kayli Pierce 01/30/2019 11:15 am 0.25 Neighbor, , emailed photos of the light. See attached.
Mailings Wayne
Campbell
01/31/2019 7:45 am 0.25 Mailed the NOPN via regular and certified mail.
HUB-Counter Contact Wayne
Campbell
01/31/2019 9:57 am 0.25 Ms Danielle Morrow at the Code with complaint on why her other
STVR properties can not be licensed. The properties are totally
separate from the 55075 property. Officer also informed Ms Morrow of
a lighting complaint on the property. Ms Morrow stated she currently
resides at the property and there is no light on that will reflect or
illuminate the rays that is shown on the photo.
Public Counter Contact Wayne
Campbell
02/01/2019 8:58 am 0.00 Building Application and Drawings submitted to the Building
Department for the unpermitted building.
Public Counter Contact Code
Compliance
02/01/2019 10:39 am 0.25 KP: Danielle Morrow came in to inform us that the light was not coming
from her property, and that she wants the matter cleared up so that it is
not counting against her. Please call
Mailings Christina
Gamez
03/01/2019 0.25 Received returned mail, return to sender, no such street, unable to
forward
Inspection Wayne
Campbell
03/07/2019 3:50 pm 0.50 A review of Trakit revealed no additional progress made toward
obtaining a Building Permit for the living quarter improvements to the
Horse Stable.
Final Notice of Violation Wayne
Campbell
03/07/2019 3:50 pm 0.25 Incl CC:Yes, Send to (Owner,Property Location)
Email Wayne
Campbell
04/02/2019 3:00 pm 0.25 Email from the Building Department. Mr Morrow has not perform any
new activity toward obtaining a building permit.
Phone Call Wayne
Campbell
04/04/2019 3:53 pm 0.50 Attempted contact with Mr Morrow. Posted a vmm for a return call.
Complaint Christina
Gamez
04/08/2019 0.25 Request 37626- Anonymous - Dumped tv
Inspection Wayne 04/11/2019 0.50 An inspection revealed the complaint unfounded.
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Inspection Wayne
Campbell
05/15/2019 9:02 am 0.50 A review of the Trakit case revealed no progress toward compliance.
Officer has requested input from the Building Department and
Planning. No new communication has been received from the property
owner. Building violations remains uncorrected.
Administrative Citation Wayne
Campbell
05/15/2019 9:06 am 0.25 Cite #(LQ160295), Citation Date(05/15/2019), Citation Time(9:00 am),
Name( MORROW JAMES SCOTT & DANIELLE D), Penalty Amt(200),
Violations (CBC 105.1 - PERMITS REQUIRED: $100,11.72.030 (M)
LQMC - UNIFORM CODES: $100), Service By(Mailed)
Other Kevin
Meredith
06/05/2019 0.50 At the Project Review Meeting it was decided for Code to give Mr.
Morrow a call and provide an additional two weeks for compliance or a
second round of citations will have to be issued.
Phone Call Wayne
Campbell
06/06/2019 5:03 pm 0.50 Officer contacted Mr Morrow and explained that he was granted an
additional two weeks to comply with the violations. Officer explained
that compliance would be int he form of plans submittal, a permit
application or an agreement with between the Building Official and
himself. Mr Morrow stated he feels like the City is targeting him and he
does not understand why such requirements are being placed on him.
Inspection Wayne
Campbell
07/03/2019 9:10 am 0.50 Case extended for discussion with the Building Official. email is
attached.
Email Wayne
Campbell
08/02/2019 8:21 am 0.25 Per email request, Officer will stand down on further enforcement of
building codes related to the main dwelling.
Other Kevin
Meredith
08/05/2019 0.25 The Building Official has revoked the Certificate of Occupancy for the
main dwelling on this property. See Attached.
Phone Call Christina
Gamez
10/09/2019 0.25 Cheryl Thomas Boss Law Firm represents First American Title and
would like a call back regarding further information
regarding the violations.
Phone Call Christina
Gamez
10/09/2019 0.25 Cheryl Thomas, Boss Law Firm called and would like to
discuss the open case for this property she can be reached at
Phone Call Christina
Gamez
10/17/2019 0.25 Cheryl Thomas, Boss Law Firm called and would like to
speak with Supervisor Meredith
Phone Call Christina
Gamez
10/18/2019 0.25 I called Cheryl Thomas per Supervisor Meredith's request at
I was transferred to her VM and let her know I am available until
5PM today
Phone Call Christina
Gamez
10/18/2019 0.25 Cheryl Thomas called back and states that she needs
the information on the building violations. I told her that I could transfer
her to building and she states that she needs to know what violations
Code is addressing. I asked her if she has spoken with the p.o to
request them. She states that she has and they were only able to
provide the last final notice. I told her that we could review it together
and she stated that it is too non-descriptive. She stated that she needs
details of the current issues and I told her that it is a notice since March
of 2019. I also told her that she can ask the p/o to call and they can
give her the information when provided by the City to them. She states
that she represents the title company and buyer and has to conduct
their own investigation and may have other questions needed answer
than those of the p/o. I asked if she is looking to bring the issues into
compliance and she stated that she has no idea what the p/o is going
to decide to do because the violations existed before they bought the
property. I told her that this would be for the real estate agent. and she
stated that it is the City who is enforcing and needs to know what and
why. I told her that I cannot provide any information and it would be
better for my Supervisor to call her on Monday.
Inspection Hart
Ponder
03/03/2020 4:43 pm 0.25 A driveby and a review of the case file has shown that more time is
needed as the case is still in legal. Status revew in 30 days per KM.
Complaint Christina
Gamez
03/16/2020 0.25 42025 states:The owners of Morrow Ranch have installed a dirt bike /
dune buggy course on their property. It is extremely loud. We are in the
middle of a residential neighborhood. This can’t possibly be legal. Can
you please stop them?
Inspection Hart
Ponder
04/13/2020 1:03 pm 0.25 I spoke to Planner Carlos Flores and he stated he will bring this up at a
conference call this week with the property owner. Carlos will contact
me with the outcome of the meeting. At the property, I could hear no
motor vehicle noise at the public right of way. I could see no PM10/dust
migration from the property. No contact number to call RP to update.
Inspection Hart
Ponder
04/15/2020 11:03 am 0.25 Carlos from Planning called and the property in now in compliance with
the storage of the buildings. the use permit restriction is that noone can
live in the buildings. See email from Carlos. Carlos also brought up the
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alleged dirt track and according to Carlos, the compliant is unfounded.
No RP call back number I can see. Will reach out to KM for Admin cite
fee resolution direction
Violations
#Violation Type Due Date Status Closed Date
1
CBC 105.1 - PERMITS REQUIRED Open
Corrections Required:Cease and Desist any and all work that requires a Building Permit from the City of La Quinta. Immediately
contact the Community Development Department and submit the required plans to obtain a Building Permit. PLEASE OBTAIN A
BUILDING PERMIT FOR THE LIVING QUARTERS ADDITIONS TO THE HORSE STABLE.
2 11.72.030 (M) LQMC - UNIFORM CODES Open
Corrections Required:Immediate action must be taken to correct the violation.
3
11.72.030 (A) LQMC - ABANDONED/PARTIAL CONSTRUCTION Open
Corrections Required:Obtain all required permits, inspections and approvals from the Building and Safety Department. You must
complete all the necessary repairs, constructions or demolitions. Contact the Building & Safety Department for information on obtaining
permits at (760) 777-7012.
Fees
Fee Type Date Charges Payments Details
Admin Cite Amt 05/15/2019 200.00 Citation #LQ160295
200.00 0.00
Inspection Notes
Date: ________________ Time: ______________
Findings:________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
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Morrow Ranch Light.msg FW 55075 Monroe - James Scott Morrow.msg
RE 55075 Monroe - James Scott Morrow.msg RE Morrow Ranch.msg
RE Morrow Ranch (55075 Monroe St.) update.msg Morrow residence.msg
REVOKE OCCUPANCY.pdf RE 55075 Monroe_fi.msg
From:Carlos Flores
To:Christina Gamez
Subject:FW: Morrow Ranch Event Permits
Date:Wednesday, November 14, 2018 3:30:27 PM
Christina,
Below is the question from a resident about grading at the Morrow Ranch
property.
Carlos Flores | Associate Planner
City of La Quinta
78495 Calle Tampico ◦ La Quinta, CA 92253
Ph. 760.777.7069
cflores@laquintaca.gov
From:
Sent: Monday, November 12, 2018 7:49 AM
To: Carlos Flores <cflores@laquintaca.gov>
Subject: Fwd: Morrow Ranch Event Permits
Carlos,
May I please request an answer to my questions of last Tuesday, and also to ask if you and the City
are aware of the grading which has been going on at Morrow Ranch?
Thanks so much for your kindness and help.
Sent from my iPad
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From:Kevin Meredith
To:Wayne Campbell
Cc:Martha Mendez; James Wiatrak; "Edgar.Gonzalez@fire.ca.gov"; Carlos Flores
Subject:FW: Pre-Fabricated Type Buildings at 55-075 Monroe
Date:Friday, December 07, 2018 10:15:00 AM
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Hi Wayne,
JW advised that the modular trailer/building that you observed and had the Contractor
come in to get the proper permits is not progressing. He has asked for our collaboration in
dealing with the issue. At this point lets issue a Notice of Public Nuisance and have the
correction include language that advises the trailer/building will have to be removed from
the site if it cannot be permitted. The options for permitting the structure will be 1. Submit
plans as a site built building that will be like any other structure built in the City. Or, 2. Obtain
the proper permits from the State certifying the modular structure and then obtain the
proper permit from the City to have it at the location.
As an FYI, neither of these options are likely to be obtainable due to cost and complexity.
We want to offer the options but compliance will most likely be gained by requiring the
structure to be removed. When you post the NOPN please post an Unsafe to Occupy notice
as well. When the owner contacts you, suggest either a site meeting that will include Code,
Fire and Building or a sit down with the same parties here at City Hall. The conversation will
be to lay out a plan and timeline to address all of the issues including the modular structure,
the barn and unpermitted construction on the original dwelling.
Please copy Edgar, Carlos, JW and myself with your notices and any correspondences with
the owner or contractor so we are all on the same page. Thank you for the work on this.
Kevin
Kevin Meredith | Animal Control/Code Compliance
Supervisor
78495 Calle Tampico
La Quinta, CA 92253
kmeredith@Laquintaca.gov
760-777-7034
www.La-Quinta.org
PLEASE NOTE: City Hall will be closed from December 24, 2018 through January 1, 2019 in observance of
James “JW” Wiatrak, CBO, CASp
Building Official ◦ ADA Coordinator
Design & Development Department
City of La Quinta
78495 Calle Tampico ◦ La Quinta, CA 92253
Ph. 760.777.7023
jwiatrak@laquintaca.gov
Jake Fuson | Building Inspector
City of La Quinta
78495 Calle Tampico ◦ La Quinta, CA 92253
Ph. 760.777.7081
jfuson@laquintaca.ogv
website: www.laquintaca.gov
PLEASE NOTE: City Hall will be closed from December
24, 2018 through January 1, 2019 in observance of
the holidays. Please plan accordingly for any business needs that might need to be addressed during this
time frame. We thank you for your understanding and look forward to seeing you after the New Year!
From: James Wiatrak
Sent: Friday, December 7, 2018 9:29 AM
To: Kevin Meredith <Kmeredith@laquintaca.gov>
Subject: FW: Pre-Fabricated Type Buildings at 55-075 Monroe
PLEASE NOTE: City
Hall will be closed
from December 24,
2018 through
January 1, 2019 in
observance of the holidays. Please plan accordingly for any business needs that might need to be
addressed during this time frame. We thank you for your understanding and look forward to seeing
you after the New Year!
From: Jacob Fuson
Sent: Thursday, December 6, 2018 2:15 PM
To: James Wiatrak <jwiatrak@laquintaca.gov>
Subject: Pre-Fabricated Type Buildings at 55-075 Monroe
JW,
Here is the contact info I have for the owner’s agent at the above referenced project.
Address: 55-075 Monroe
Permit No: BTTR2018-0002
Owner’s Agent:
I have also attached the plans as well as some photos of the buildings.
Thanks,
the holidays. Please plan accordingly for any business
needs that might need to be addressed during this
time frame. We thank you for your understanding and
look forward to seeing you after the New Year!
From:
To:Wayne Campbell
Cc:Dick Mills
Subject:Morrow Ranch Light
Date:Friday, February 15, 2019 12:28:28 PM
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Officer Wayne Campbell - City of La Quinta - Code Compliance Officer:
I am writing this email to insure that our complaint respecting the light coming from the Morrow Ranch
is entered into the City record.
Below are pictures that were taken on Sunday, January 27th at about 9 or 9:30 pm. On Monday, January
28th, I called the City to file a complaint regarding the light that was shining directly into our great
room. The light source appears to be coming from the horse stable directly south, across Brown Deer
Park, the Norman #5 tee box and across the 16th lake and fairway, directly into our great room.
On January 30th I sent the pictures to Ms. K. Pierce, I was assured she would follow up respecting this
matter.
On January 31st, I received a call from you, at which time, I went over all of the above details with you.
You confirmed the light was definitely in violation of code. You commented that the owner of the
Morrow Ranch property had just met with you and you brought this complaint to her attention. She
stated the light did not come from her property but from a golf tournament being held at PGA West. I
clarified that first of all, there was no tournament going on at the Norman Golf Course and secondly,
certainly, not after 9:00 p.m. when it’s pitch dark and you CANNOT see the golf ball. Furthermore,
our first call when the light came into our home was to PGA West Security. Two security guards came
to our home to see what the complaint was about. I explained our complaint and asked them to come in
and see what the problem was. The guards left our home to investigate the source of the light. Shortly
after, they returned and informed us it was not coming from anywhere on the Norman Course.
During our conversation I offered to have you come to our home and get an idea where the source of the
light might be.
You asked me to check at night and see if the light was on again and to call you the next morning and let
you know. I mentioned that since this property is being used for special events, it probably would not
happen again until another event was held there. To date, either there have not been any events held on
the premises or the light has been eliminated from their use.
Please forward this email to Danny Castro and Kevin McCune.
Thank you,
From:
Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2019 11:07 AM
To: kpierce@laquinta.gov
Cc:
Subject: Fwd: Morrow Ranch light
From: "
Date: January 30, 2019 at 10:50:36 AM PST
To:
Subject: Morrow Ranch lights
James “JW” Wiatrak, CBO, CASp
Building Official ◦ ADA Coordinator
Design & Development Department
City of La Quinta
78495 Calle Tampico ◦ La Quinta, CA 92253
Ph. 760.777.7023
www.laquintaca.gov
www.playinlaquinta.com
From:James Wiatrak
To:AJ Ortega; Wayne Campbell
Subject:FW: 55075 Monroe - James Scott Morrow
Date:Tuesday, April 02, 2019 9:46:51 AM
Attachments:image001.png
image002.png
AJ,
Do we have any information we can provide to Wayne on this case, such as any plans now submitted for our
review, etc.
I know the contractor that we had met several time here at the HUB and in the field was trying to finalize a set of
plans but we advised him to include additional information/details and include the modular building conversion of
the main house and a garage or workshop addition as well, however, I don’t believe those plans were ever
submitted.
Wayne, I did meet yesterday with Juan Perez, who is apparently a draftsman working with Mr. Morrow now on the
legalization of the two commercial modular structures Mr. Morrow wants to use as construction offices at the entry
to his property. I advised Mr. Perez that he will have to obtain permits, inspection and approvals from the State
(HCD) for the modular structures and, once he has obtained those approvals, he can then submit to the City of La
Quinta for the site work, set-up, utility connections and the accessory structures such as stairs/ramps/decks that
will be necessary there. This meeting was all informational and nothing was applied for or submitted at that time.
Regards,
From: Wayne Campbell
Sent: Tuesday, April 2, 2019 9:19 AM
To: James Wiatrak
<jwiatrak@laquintaca.gov>; Carlos Flores <cflores@laquintaca.gov>
Cc: Kevin Meredith <Kmeredith@laquintaca.gov>
Subject: 55075 Monroe - James Scott Morrow
Good Morning
I have a scheduled inspection at 55075 Monroe St. Violation Type is – CBC 105.1 Building Permit Required for unpermitted living quarter
additions to the horse stable - 11.72.030 (M) Uniform Codes – 11.72.030 Abandoned/Partial Construction. Please provide any input or actions
taken by Mr. Morrow that will show his progress in correcting these violations. A Final Notice was issued for the violations on 03/07/2019. An
Administrative Citation is the next action.
Wayne Campbell | Code Compliance Officer II
Community Resources
City of La Quinta
78495 Calle Tampico | La Quinta, CA 92253
Ph. 760.777.7098
E: wcampbell@laquintaca.gov
www.laquintaca.gov
www.playinlaquinta.com
James “JW” Wiatrak, CBO, CASp
Building Official ◦ ADA Coordinator
Design & Development Department
City of La Quinta
78495 Calle Tampico ◦ La Quinta, CA 92253
Ph. 760.777.7023
www.laquintaca.gov
www.playinlaquinta.com
From:AJ Ortega
To:Wayne Campbell
Cc:James Wiatrak
Subject:RE: 55075 Monroe - James Scott Morrow
Date:Tuesday, April 02, 2019 11:17:32 AM
Attachments:image002.png
image003.png
Wayne,
The only update I would add is that JW and I met with the property owners and their draftsman back on February 13, 2019, this
meeting was scheduled because the plans they attempted to submit were rejected due to incompleteness. Since direction was giving
at that meeting to what we’ll need for a complete submittal no contact or official submittal have been received regarding the
dwelling and horse stable alterations/additions.
AJ
From: James Wiatrak
Sent: Tuesday, April 02, 2019 9:47 AM
To: AJ Ortega <Aortega@laquintaca.gov>; Wayne Campbell <Wcampbell@laquintaca.gov>
Subject: FW: 55075 Monroe - James Scott Morrow
AJ,
Do we have any information we can provide to Wayne on this case, such as any plans now submitted for our
review, etc.
I know the contractor that we had met several time here at the HUB and in the field was trying to finalize a set of
plans but we advised him to include additional information/details and include the modular building conversion of
the main house and a garage or workshop addition as well, however, I don’t believe those plans were ever
submitted.
Wayne, I did meet yesterday with Juan Perez, who is apparently a draftsman working with Mr. Morrow now on the
legalization of the two commercial modular structures Mr. Morrow wants to use as construction offices at the entry
to his property. I advised Mr. Perez that he will have to obtain permits, inspection and approvals from the State
(HCD) for the modular structures and, once he has obtained those approvals, he can then submit to the City of La
Quinta for the site work, set-up, utility connections and the accessory structures such as stairs/ramps/decks that
will be necessary there. This meeting was all informational and nothing was applied for or submitted at that time.
Regards,
From: Wayne Campbell
Sent: Tuesday, April 2, 2019 9:19 AM
To: James Wiatrak
<jwiatrak@laquintaca.gov>; Carlos Flores <cflores@laquintaca.gov>
Cc: Kevin Meredith <Kmeredith@laquintaca.gov>
Subject: 55075 Monroe - James Scott Morrow
Good Morning
I have a scheduled inspection at 55075 Monroe St. Violation Type is – CBC 105.1 Building Permit Required for unpermitted living quarter
additions to the horse stable - 11.72.030 (M) Uniform Codes – 11.72.030 Abandoned/Partial Construction. Please provide any input or actions
taken by Mr. Morrow that will show his progress in correcting these violations. A Final Notice was issued for the violations on 03/07/2019. An
Administrative Citation is the next action.
Wayne Campbell | Code Compliance Officer II
Community Resources
City of La Quinta
78495 Calle Tampico | La Quinta, CA 92253
Ph. 760.777.7098
E: wcampbell@laquintaca.gov
www.laquintaca.gov
www.playinlaquinta.com
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From:James Wiatrak
Sent:Wednesday, June 26, 2019 2:31 PM
To:Wayne Campbell; Carlos Flores; Jacob Fuson
Cc:Kevin Meredith
Subject:RE: Morrow Ranch
Good afternoon Wayne,
At our meeting on 6/11/19, Mr. Morrow agreed to have a permit for the 200 amp pedestal
submitted by the June 21st, he also agreed to meet with HCD (state) about the trailers/modular
building and work on providing more definitive information on the progress for the main house
issues. He further stated that he is working with a designer (Juan) to prepared plans for all of
these outstanding issues.
I received an email from Mr. Morrow on 6/20/19 and another follow-up email on 6/21/19 and he
stated they he has made contact with HCD for the modular structures but I have had no follow-
up and no specifics on the permit/plans status since then.
Given that he has investigated the trailer and modular building issues with HCD, I would suggest
that we give him until after the July 4th holiday to provide specifics on the status of the plans and
of the HCD permit process before we move on with any further code actions or citations.
If we haven’t gotten anything substantive by 7/10/19, let discuss at our following Code meeting
on 7/11/19.
Regards,
From: Wayne
Campbell
Sent: Wednesday,
June 26, 2019 9:10
AM
To: James Wiatrak <jwiatrak@laquintaca.gov>; Carlos Flores <cflores@laquintaca.gov>; Jacob Fuson
<Jfuson@laquintaca.gov>
Cc: Kevin Meredith <Kmeredith@laquintaca.gov>
Subject: Morrow Ranch
Good Morning All
I contacted Mr. Scott Morrow on 6/6/19 and explained that he was granted an additional two weeks to comply with
the violations against Morrow Ranch. I explained that compliance would be in the form of plans submittal, a permit
application, or an agreement between the Building Official and himself. Today, I am following up on any progress made,
by Mr. Morrow, toward complying with the violations. Please provide your input on any recent action that you will
declare as progress/compliance.
James “JW” Wiatrak, CBO, CASp
Building Official ◦ ADA Coordinator
Design & Development Department
City of La Quinta
78495 Calle Tampico ◦ La Quinta, CA 92253
Ph. 760.777.7023
www.laquintaca.gov
www.playinlaquinta.com
2
Thank you
Wayne Campbell | Code Compliance Officer II
Community Resources
City of La Quinta
78495 Calle Tampico | La Quinta, CA 92253
Ph. 760.777.7098
E: wcampbell@laquintaca.gov
www.laquintaca.gov
www.playinlaquinta.com
1
From:James Wiatrak
Sent:Friday, August 2, 2019 8:10 AM
To:Kevin Meredith
Cc:Martha Mendez; Danny Castro; Cheri Flores; Carlos Flores; Wayne Campbell
Subject:RE: Morrow Ranch (55075 Monroe St.) update
Good morning Kevin,
We will continue to work with the Morrow’s with respect to approving plans and issuing permits
for all unpermitted work, or even any new work proposed there. If they stall out, we’ll have
another discussion about how we then take further action at that time. I want to give them
some room to deal with this legal process to see where it take them.
The only real change at this time is that we will revoke occupancy on the main dwelling (not the
garage) until they submit plans and we issue a permit and perform inspections there. There are
simply too many questions there to allow continued use and occupancy.
I’ll copy you with the letter I am sending to the Morrow’s.
Regards,
From: Kevin Meredith
<Kmeredith@laquintaca.gov>
Sent: Friday, August 2, 2019 7:58 AM
To: James Wiatrak <jwiatrak@laquintaca.gov>; Wayne Campbell <Wcampbell@laquintaca.gov>
Cc: AJ Ortega <Aortega@laquintaca.gov>; Bryan McKinney <Bmckinney@laquintaca.gov>; Cheri Flores
<clflores@laquintaca.gov>; Monika Radeva <mradeva@laquintaca.gov>; Tommi Sanchez <Tsanchez@laquintaca.gov>;
Martha Mendez <mmendez@laquintaca.gov>
Subject: RE: Morrow Ranch (55075 Monroe St.) update
Thank you for the update JW. We further discussed the ongoing issues at the Morrow properties
in our weekly Code meeting that included Carlos. We will halt citations regarding building codes
related to the main dwelling while the legal process works itself out. We will continue to work
with Building and Mr. Morrow on the trailer/manufactured dwelling on the adjacent parcel as well
as the building code issue on the separate barn/dwelling? Please continue to communicate with
us regarding Mr. Morrow’s progress on those two issues.
Thank you for all the coordination and communication on this property (s).
Kevin
James “JW” Wiatrak, CBO, CASp
Building Official ◦ ADA Coordinator
Design & Development Department
City of La Quinta
78495 Calle Tampico ◦ La Quinta, CA 92253
Ph. 760.777.7023
www.laquintaca.gov
www.playinlaquinta.com
2
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: James Wiatrak <jwiatrak@laquintaca.gov>
Sent: Wednesday, July 31, 2019 11:54 AM
To: Kevin Meredith <Kmeredith@laquintaca.gov>; Wayne Campbell <Wcampbell@laquintaca.gov>
Cc: AJ Ortega <Aortega@laquintaca.gov>; Bryan McKinney <Bmckinney@laquintaca.gov>; Cheri Flores
<clflores@laquintaca.gov>; Monika Radeva <mradeva@laquintaca.gov>; Tommi Sanchez <Tsanchez@laquintaca.gov>
Subject: Morrow Ranch (55075 Monroe St.) update
Good morning Kevin and Wayne,
I spoke at some length yesterday with Greg Sanders, attorney for the Morrow’s, regarding the
many issues facing them as they progress towards compliance and obtain permits for the
various buildings and additions throughout their property.
According to their attorney, the Morrow’s are suing the former owners, the selling broker and
filing a claim against the title insurance company. To make matters worse, they apparently
found out recently that the house sits atop a Bureau of Reclamation easement and there is likely
a situation where the house cannot be where it is currently located unless the easement is
vacated, if that is even possible. As they work with the CVWD on the easement problem and
sort out the other legal issues, the attorney has asked that we not issue any further citations as
they are working in good faith to correct the many permit and approval deficiencies. I stated
that we would have no objection to halting the citations as long as they provided us with regular
status reports on the project and demonstrated that they are diligently moving forward with the
permitting process. Do you have any objections to my agreement on this?
In another matter, given that the main residence has apparently had several additions and
conversions and is a compilation of manufactured and site-built construction for which there are
no permits and approvals, I have decided that it is in the best interest of the owners and any
occupants to revoke our approval to occupy until they submit plans, obtain inspections and
receive approvals. We simply do not know to what extent the structure and MEP’s may be
deficient, and perhaps hazardous, and we need be confident that this dwelling meets the
minimum health and safety codes before we continue to allow people to live there.
I will draft a letter regarding this occupancy revocation and copy you and the City Clerk in the
next few days.
Regards,
3
James “JW” Wiatrak, CBO, CASp
Building Official ◦ ADA Coordinator
Design & Development Department
City of La Quinta
78495 Calle Tampico ◦ La Quinta, CA 92253
Ph. 760.777.7023
www.laquintaca.gov
www.playinlaquinta.com
1
From:James Wiatrak
Sent:Friday, August 2, 2019 11:12 AM
To:Kevin Meredith; AJ Ortega; Danny Castro; Cheri Flores
Subject:Morrow residence
Attachments:Attached Image
Hello all,
Please see the attached letter regarding the Morrow Residence occupancy revocation.
Regards,
James “JW” Wiatrak, CBO, CASp
Building Official ◦ ADA Coordinator
Design & Development Department
City of La Quinta
78495 Calle Tampico ◦ La Quinta, CA 92253
Ph. 760.777.7023
www.laquintaca.gov
www.playinlaquinta.com
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From:Hart Ponder
Sent:Wednesday, April 15, 2020 10:28 AM
To:Carlos Flores
Cc:Kevin Meredith
Subject:RE: 55075 Monroe
Greetings Carlos:
Thank you for all your help and guidance. I will update the case for the buildings. Related to the alleged dirt track I will
monitor. With regret, the reporting party did not leave a callback number, and I cant see into the property because of
the fencing/walls.
Cordially,
Hart
Hart Ponder | Special Projects Code Compliance Officer
Public Safety Division
City of La Quinta
78495 Calle Tampico | La Quinta, CA 92253
Ph. 760.777.7098 | Cell 760.501.6096
www.laquintaca.gov
www.playinlaquinta.com
From: Carlos Flores <cflores@laquintaca.gov>
Sent: Wednesday, April 15, 2020 10:21 AM
To: Hart Ponder <hponder@laquintaca.gov>
Subject: 55075 Monroe
Hi Hart,
I spoke with Mr. Scott morrow of 55075 Monroe Street. First off, we signed off on the permits
for the trailers so they’ll be permitted to have those trailers installed. No one will be living in
those trailers and it will be solely for storage and construction office. They will work on making
sure it is screened from public view.
As for other activities on the site, I reiterated that they aren’t allowed to have other activities on
the site. He didn’t seem to know of any type of recreational loud acitivity happening outside but
I just made sure he understood what he is and isn’t allowed to do on the site.
Carlos Flores | Senior Planner
Design and Development
City of La Quinta
78495 Calle Tampico | La Quinta, CA 92253
Ph. 760.777.7069
www.laquintaca.gov
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