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October 10, 2024
CASE NUMBER
Special Event Permit SPEV2024-0013
ACTIVITY/EVENT
La Quinta Historical Society Fundraiser
Friday October 25 (6:OOpm — 9:OOpm)
Loving All Animals Fundraiser
Saturday October 26 (6:OOpm — 10:00pm)
58300 Almonte Drive
La Quinta, CA 92253
APPLICANT
Mr. John Miller
La Quinta Historical Society
58300 Almonte Drive
La Quinta, CA 92253
APPROVAL
The Design and Development Department has reviewed and approved Special Event Permit
2024-0013, pursuant to LQMC Section 9.60.170 (Special Events — Residential), 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. (Approval by the health officer
may be required.)
E. Fire protection plans and facilities have been provided to the satisfaction of the fire
marshal.
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F. Security plans and facilities have been provided to the satisfaction of the sheriff.
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
Completion/confirmation Drior to start of the event:
The outdoor events are approved for Friday October 25, 2024 (6:OOpm — 9:OOpm)
and Saturday October 26, 2023 (6:OOpm — 10:OOpm).
2. The applicant shall obtain all other applicable permits, if required, from the
appropriate agencies (i.e. Fire Department, Building Department, Sheriff's
Department, etc.).
3. Individual or grouped together temporary tent structures will require separate
permitting with the building division if they are more than 400 square feet with
enclosure walls or 700 square feet open on all sides. If Temporary electrical
installations such as generators or feeders/branch circuits are to be erected or
installed, they will require separate permitting with the building division.
4. The applicant shall obtain an encroachment permit for any off -site signs and traffic
controls placed within the City's right-of-way. Traffic control plans shall be submitted
and consistent with the Traffic Control Plan attached and on file. Please contact
Amy Yu at (760) 777-7047 to coordinate permit information.
5. The applicant shall provide notification of the event to properties and Home Owners
Associations within 500 feet of event site, the notices shall be issued no later than
fourteen (14) days prior, and completed no more than seven (7) days prior to
the special event. Notification shall include date, time, event scope, and contact
information for the property and the police department. Proof of notification shall be
provided to the Design and Development Department by October 18, 2024 and shall
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include the following:
a) a map showing all properties within a minimum 500-foot radius of subject
property,
b) a typed list of all property owners and their mailing address within a 500-foot
radius, and all residents/tenants of said properties,
c) photographic evidence of addressed envelopes,
d) copy of the written notification, and
e) signed affidavit by the applicant that notices have been mailed or delivered.
These items may be emailed to the Planning Division at Planning(cD-LaQuintaCA.gov.
Please provide the case number with correspondence.
6. Applicant shall provide the Design and Development department with list of
contact(s) who will be on site during all event hours. Contact(s) will be responsible
to respond to calls or complaints regarding the condition, operation, or conduct of
event in a timely and appropriate manner. Contact information shall be provided to
Design and Development department by October 18, 2024.
7. All vendors shall obtain a City Business License.
8. Fireworks, pyrotechnics, or fire performers shall require an additional permit and
approval.
Completion/confirmation during the event:
9. The event will not be detrimental to the health, safety, and general welfare of the
community in the area of the proposed event.
10. The set-up and operation of the event shall be consistent with the attached exhibits
and event information on file.
11. Security personnel shall be easily identifiable to the public by the provision of
uniformed personnel. All designated private security personnel must be licensed by
the State of California and possess a valid private security license.
12. 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.
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13. The applicant shall conform to the City's Noise Ordinance (Municipalode Section
9.100.210) and specifically the following noise limitations during the event:
A. Before 10:00pm: Sixty-five decibels (65 dB(A))
B. After 10:OOpm: Fifty decibels (50 dB(A))
If the noise consists entirely of impact noise, speech or music, or any
combination thereof, each of the noise levels specific above shall be reduced
by five dB(A).
14. Portable generators shall be shielded to prevent accidental contact with guests.
Extension cords shall be ground -secured to prevent tripping. Any lighting shall be
directed away from surrounding roadways and surrounding residential properties. No
spot or searchlights are permitted.
15. Surrounding roadways and intersections shall remain readily accessible for passage
of emergency response vehicles and private vehicles. There shall be no queuing of
vehicles along all surrounding roads for the purposes of dropping off for, picking up
for, or entering the event.
16. Roadways/traffic aisles to structures and activities in and around the event will
always be maintained accessible to emergency vehicles. Parking monitors shall
wear light-colored clothing and reflective vests as needed. Flashlights shall be used
after dusk.
17. The event is subject to spot inspections by the Police Department and/or City staff to
ensure compliance with the conditions of this letter.
18. Smoking shall not be permitted in any tent or canopy or in any adjacent area where
hay, sawdust or any other combustible materials are stored or used unless approved
by the fire inspector. NO SMOKING signs shall be posted in all tents and canopies.
19. All tent and temporary member plans shall meet the requirements of the California
Fire Code.
20. No fireworks, or open flame, or any other device emitting flame or fire or creating a
glow capable of igniting combustibles shall be permitted.
21. All motor vehicles shall be parked in designated parking areas. Designated Fire
Lanes are to be kept open with minimum of 20 feet unobstructed access at all times.
Fire lanes shall be clearly outlined in an approved manner throughout the event
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grounds by posting "NO PARKING FIRE LANE".
22. No fire -lanes, fire hydrants or any other Fire Department appliances shall be blocked
or obstructed.
23. The applicant shall conform with all Riverside County Fire Department conditions of
approval, attached to this letter.
Completion/confirmation after the conclusion of the event (if necessary)
24. 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.
25. Any damage to the public hardscape caused by this event shall be repaired as
directed by the City Engineer. This includes but is not limited to sidewalks, curb and
gutter, landscaping, and pavement especially within the surrounding public streets.
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 temporary use 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. The City of La Quinta reserves the right to revoke,
suspend or void this permit at any time.
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.
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Sijifredo Fernandez
Planning Division
Design and Development Department
Cc: Danny Castro; Director, Design and Development Department
CAL FIRE - RIVERSIDE UNIT
RIVERSIDE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
BILL WEISER - F i CHIEF V QW�&a
OFFICE OF THE FIRE MARSHAL — LA QUINTA �CALIFORNIA
78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253 • Phone (760) 777-7074
• www.rvcfire.org
September 18, 2024
JOHN K MILLER/JAMES BLANDTON
58300 ALMONTE
LA QUINTA, CA 92253
jkmillergroup@gmail.com
Re: Special Event / Tent / Canopy — Construction and Operational Fire Plan Review —
ANNUAL HALLOWEEN FUNDRAISER
SPEV2024-0013 (58300 ALMONTE LA QUINTA, CA 92253)
The plans you submitted for the above referenced project have been reviewed by Riverside County Fire
Department - Office of the Fire Marshal personnel and are approved with the following conditions.
FIRE LANES/ACCESS [CFC 503] No designated fire lanes, fire hydrants or any other Fire Department
appliances shall be blocked or obstructed. Fire lanes shall be clearly identified in an approved manner
throughout the event grounds by posting "NO PARKING FIRE LANE" or other approved means. All motor
vehicles shall be parked in designated parking areas.
HAUNTED HOUSE / GHOST WALK This permit is being provided for a Halloween themed house party
and is not approved for functions as a "Haunted House" or "Ghost Walk" as defined by the California Fire
Code Appendix O.
EXTENSION CORDS Extension cords shall be over -current protected and/or ground -fault interrupter
protected. No additional taps are to be in any device. All extension cords shall be of 12/3 gauge wire or
greater with approved connectors.
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL [CFC 3107.19] Accumulation of combustible material (including trash) will
be prohibited near any ignition sources within 30-feet of the perimeter of tents and membrane structures.
Such waste shall be stored in approved containers and removed from the premises not less than once a day.
TENTS AND CANOPY(S) [CFC Chapter 3 1 ] No proposed Tents or Canopies
FOOD TRUCKS No proposed Food Trucks
TEMPORARY AMUSEMENT RIDES No proposed Amusement Rides
DESIGNATED SMOKING AREAS [CFC 3106.4.5] Smoking shall be permitted only in designated areas.
Other areas shall have approved "No Smoking" signs conspicuously posted and maintained.
FIREWORKS/PYRO/FIRE PERFORMERS Fireworks, pyrotechnics or fire performers shall require an
additional permit and approval.
FIRE INSPECTION No Fire Special Event Inspection is required.
All questions regarding the meaning of these conditions should be referred to the Office of the Fire Marshal
staff at (760)777-7074.
Lucero Iiiiguez - Fire Safety Specialist
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CASE # SPEV2024-0013
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DATE: 10/10/2024 5:10:31 PM
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John Miller and James Blanton are hosting their annual Halloween Fundraiser at their 2.5-acre estate
located at 58300 Almonte Drive. This year, the event will support the La Quinta Historical Society. The
fundraiser will take place on Friday, October 25th, from 6 pm to 9 pm, and is open to the public.
Guests can purchase tickets for a guided tour around the property to enjoy the Halloween decorations.
Onsite parking is available, and no offsite parking is allowed.
On Saturday, October 26th, from 6 pm to 10 pm, the event will be open to clients who have purchased
tickets in advance. The evening will feature food provided by Taco Gonzalez, entertainment by The Art
of Sax, and free valet parking. All parking will be on the property, with no street or offsite parking
permitted. As in previous years, there will be no fires or open flames, and all music and entertainment
will end by 10 pm.
All profits from these events will benefit the La Quinta Historical Society and Loving All Animals.
Neighbors within 500 feet (Andalucia) will be notified and given contact numbers for any issues. We
have worked closely with them and have had no issues.