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November 30, 2023
Arlen Rasmussen
Lowes Home Improvement LLC
78865 Highway 111
La Quinta, CA 92253
SUBJECT: TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 2023-1003
LOWES CHRISTMAS TREE LOT
Dear Arlen:
The Design and Development Department has reviewed and approved your request to establish a
temporary Christmas tree sales lot within the Lowes parking lot. The approval of the event is granted
under Section 9.100.080 of the La Quinta Municipal Code subject to the following Conditions of
Approval:
1. The Christmas tree sales lot shall shall be removed and the premises cleared of all debris
and restored to pre -event conditions no later than January 8, 2023.
Specifically, the event may be open on the following dates:
November 30, 2023 - January 8, 2024; Monday through Sunday, between the hours of
8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.
2. Please see the attached letter for the Fire Marshal Conditions of Approval.
3. The location of the event is limited to the Lowes parking lot, per the attached site plan.
Traffic aisles shall not be blocked.
4. Applicant shall provide final payment for all permits, including this one, prior to any set
up and/or operation.
5. The facility shall not engage in the sale of any merchandise not directly associated with
Christmas trees and Christmas decorations.
6. The applicant shall apply for a Building Special Inspection Permit, which can be applied
for The HUB Online Portal.
7. Per information on file, a tent was not proposed or approved as part of this permit.
8. All electrical wirings must comply with the California Electrical Code as well as Building
and Safety Requirements. No zip cords will be allowed. All extension cords must be
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connected to a circuit protected outlet. Use of generators shall comply with the California
Fire Code and Building Code.
9. All aisles between grouping of trees must be maintained a minimum of 36 -inches in width
10. All waste, trimmings, and dried trees must be removed from the site daily or placed in an
approved waste container.
11. A temporary fence surrounding the Christmas tree lot is permitted. The proposed fence
shall be constructed of chain link fencing material and shall not exceed a height of six (6)
feet. No other temporary structures are proposed or permitted as part of this permit.
12. Temporary lighting shall not be directed towards surrounding properties. All temporary
lighting shall conform to the City's Outdoor Lighting Ordinance; Section 9.100.150 of the
City's Municipal Code.
13. If portable generators are used for electricity, they shall be shielded to prevent accidental
contact with guests. If extension cords are used, they shall be ground -secured to prevent
tripping. Power equipment (i.e. chain saws, etc.) shall not be operated before 7:00 a.m.
14. Smoking shall not be permitted in any part of the event area.
15. Furnishings, decorations or other objects shall not be placed so as to obstruct exits, access
thereto, egress therefrom or visibility thereof. Hangings and draperies shall not be placed
over exit doors or otherwise be located to conceal or obstruct an exit.
16. Roadways, parking areas, and pedestrian traffic aisles outside the proposed area shall be
maintained accessible at all times.
17. Signs shall be restricted to one banner sign per street frontage, each sign not exceeding
thirty-two square feet. Banners may be placed on the temporary fence or adjacent within
the parking area, but not on Highway 111. Other signs and advertising devices such as
pennants, flags, A -frame signs, are prohibited.
18. All trees sold for commercial use to businesses, schools, churches, or health care facilities
shall be flame retarded and bear a tag with the information of when it was treated and
what material was used during the treatment. Provide a copy of the CA State Fire Marshal
registration of you or your company being recognized as a Limited Applicator. Flocking
shall be done with non-flammable materials. The flocking area shall be noted on the site
plan.
19. Adequate trash receptacles shall be provided.
20. A security guard is permitted on-site if needed during the operations of the Christmas tree
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sales lot. No overnight camping, either in tents or vehicles, is permitted as part of this
permit.
21. By holding this Christmas tree sale, the applicant agrees to indemnify, defend and hold
harmless the City of La Quinta in the event of any legal claim or litigation arising out of
the City's approval of this project. The City of La Quinta shall have the right to select its
defense counsel at its sole discretion
Adherence to these conditions, as outlined, will ensure that adverse impacts to surrounding
properties and businesses will be minimized. The City may elect to add conditions to this application
to mitigate any problems that arise not previously addressed herein.
Should you have any questions, please contact me at (760) 777-7069.
Sincerely,
Scott Nespor
Senior Planner
Attachments
CAL FIRE - RIVERSIDE UNIT
RIVERSIDE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
OFFICE OF THE FIRE MARSHAL — LA QUINTA CALIFORNIA
78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253 • Phone (760) 777-7078
• www.rvcfire.org
November 29, 2023
ATTN: Arlen Rasmussen
Re: Lowe's Christmas Tree Lot
TUP2023-1003 / 78865 Highway 111, La Quinta
The plan for the above referenced project was reviewed and approved by the Riverside County Fire
Department with the following conditions.
1. Per the application on file, no tent or canopy was proposed or approved as part of this permit.
2. No designated fire lanes, fire hydrants or any other Fire Department appliances shall be blocked or
obstructed.
All questions regarding the meaning of these conditions should be referred to the Office of the Fire Marshal
staff at (760)777-7078.
Chris Cox — Fire Safety Specialist
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We are requesting a temp permit for our annual tree lot. This trees will be purchased inside so the lot is
more for trimming and displaying trees. We will have trained employees in the lot.
Lot size
62ft x 72ft
Full chain link fence panels 12x8 in size and will have post for partitions.
7 partitions will divide the tree lot into 9 sections to hold the different trees and our cutting stations.
We will have 2 exit/entrances at the long end of the lot. Secured by chains.
Safety lights will be placed at the cutting stations and at the end of the partitions to light the entire lot.
We will have illuminated exit signs
Fire extinguishers
Power will be pulled directly from the light pole.
The lot will be decorated with Christmas themed lights
Burlap will surround fence to help protect trees.
Lot will have staffing and be open from 8a to Spm
Thank you
I I Arlen Rasmussen
Merchandising ASM #268 1 Lowe's Companies Inc.
C 760.771.SS66