SPEV 2024-0002 Autozone Oil Exchange Event (02.22.2024)ta �W
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February 22, 2024
CASE NUMBER
Special Event Permit SPEV2024-0002
ACTIVITY/EVENT
Used Oil/ Oil Filter Exchange Event
Saturday, April 6, 2024
78-792 Highway 111 (AutoZone)
APPLICANT
Samantha Irwin (on Behalf of the Coachella Valley Association of Governments)
2081 Business Center Drive, Suite 265
Irvine, CA 92612
APPROVAL
The Design and Development Department has reviewed and approved Special Event Permit
2024-0002, pursuant to LQMC Section 9.100.120 (Sidewalk sales and commercial events),
based on the following Findings:
A. The event will not be detrimental to the health, safety and general welfare of the
community in the area of the proposed event.
B. There is adequate area to conduct the event and to accommodate the anticipated
attendance.
C. Sufficient parking will be provided for the anticipated attendance.
D. Food service operations, medical facilities, solid waste facilities, sewage disposal
methods and potable water service have been provided.
E. Fire protection plans and facilities have been provided to the satisfaction of the fire
marshal.
F. Security plans and facilities have been provided to the satisfaction of the sheriff.
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G. Public roadways providing access to the event are capable of accommodating the
anticipated traffic volumes in a reasonable and safe manner with minimal disruption
to local traffic circulation.
This approval authorizes the applicant to conduct the event pursuant to compliance with all
conditions of approval of this permit. The applicant must obtain any permits, as may be
required below, in order to physically set up the event.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
1. This event is approved as a sidewalk Used Oil Collection and Oil Filter Exchange event
for AutoZone, per the attached exhibit. It includes setting up a table and two folding
chairs.
2. The applicant shall comply with La Quinta Municipal Code Section 9.100.120 Sidewalk
sales and commercial events.
3. The storage of waste oil and waste oil filters shall be maintained in approved
containers. Proper equipment and materials should be available to prevent and clean
up after spills.
4. Certain areas providing access to the event area are public and, as such, general
public access may not be denied or restricted in any manner that extends beyond the
limits of this event as approved.
5. Signage shall be placed 20 feet behind any curbs.
6. Public property shall not be defaced by paint or other types of permanent materials
such as pen, markers, etc.
7. Designated Fire Lanes are to be kept open with minimum of 20 feet unobstructed
access at all times. Roadways, parking areas, and pedestrian traffic aisles to other
businesses in the vicinity shall be maintained accessible at all times.
8. All tents/temporary membrane structures and raised structures shall meet the
requirements of the applicable California Fire Code. No tents/temporary membrane
structures were proposed or approved as part of this application and would require
approval of a building permit from the City of La Quinta's Building division.
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9. All signage must be removed at the conclusion of the event, or each sign is subject
to a $50.00 fine. Please contact the Code Compliance Department at (760) 777-7050
regarding removal of signage.
Completion/confirmation after the conclusion of the event (if necessary):
10. The event sites used shall be left clean and in its original manner after the event.
Temporary trash receptacles shall be provided in and around the event areas. All
event areas shall be left free of debris at the end of each day's activities, and after
the event concludes.
FINAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT/CONTACT INFORMATION
By holding this outdoor event, the applicant agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless
the City of La Quinta ("the City"), its agents, officers and employees from any claim, action
or proceeding to attack, set aside, void, or annul the approval of this special event permit.
The City of La Quinta shall have sole discretion in selecting its defense counsel. The City
shall promptly notify the applicant of any claim, action or preceding and shall cooperate
fully in the defense.
The City may elect to add Conditions to this application request to mitigate any problems
that arise not previously addressed herein.
This decision may be appealed to the Planning Commission, provided the written appeal
and filing fee are submitted to this Department within 15 calendar days. Please contact this
office should you wish to file an appeal, and we will assist you in that regard.
Scott Nespor, Senior Planner
Planning Division
Design and Development Department
Used Oil Filter Exchange Event for AutoZone, located at 78792 Highway 111 in La Quinta on:
Saturday, April 6, 2024
QWe will set up an easy -up, a table, and two folding chairs in front of the store.
La Quinta Special Event Permit
Description of Activity
Description of proposed event operations:
CVAG is hosting a used oil and oil filter recycling event on behalf of the City of La Quinta (and other
participating CVAG member cities) at the AutoZone located at 78792 Highway 111 in La Quinta. The
event will take place on the sidewalk outside the AutoZone store. Event attendees will bring in used oil
and oil filters to recycle. Attendees can receive up to two coupons for free new filters which must be
used on the day of the event. It is not anticipated that a line outside of the store would ever form. If this
were to happen attendees would be directed to stand on the sidewalk in front of the store.
Date of operation: Saturday April 6, 2024
Hours of operation: 8 am to 11 am, plus .5 hour for set up and take down.
Number of employees: Up to 5, two of which will be AutoZone employees brought in specifically for the
event.
Proposed private security: None.
Estimated number of attendees (customers): 50
Total number of parking spaces: None.
Will food be served? No.
Will alcohol be served? No.
Will live entertainment be provided? No.