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TUP 2024-0009 Home Depot Christmas Tree Lot (12.03.2024)0 December 3, 2024 Jeremy Boyle Home Depot 79900 Highway 111 La Quinta, CA 92253 SUBJECT: TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 2024-0009 HOME DEPOT CHRISTMAS TREE LOT Dear Mr. Boyle, taQaLfra CALIFORNIA The Design and Development Department has reviewed and approved your request to establish a temporary Christmas tree sales lot located within the Home Depot parking lot. The approval of the sales lot is granted under Section 9.100.080 of the La Quinta Municipal Code subject to the Conditions of Approval listed below and the attached Conditions of Approval from the Fire Marshal's office: 1. 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 2. The Christmas tree sales lot may be open on the following dates: December 3, 2024 — December 31, 2024; Monday through Sunday, between the hours of 8:00a.m. and 8:00p.m. 3. The Christmas tree sales lot shall be removed, and the premises cleared of all debris and restored to pre -event conditions no later than January 9, 2025. 4. The location of the sale is limited to the Home Depot parking lot per the attached site plan. Traffic aisles shall not be blocked. 5. The facility shall not engage in the sale of any merchandise not directly associated with Christmas trees or decorations. 6. The applicant shall apply for a Building Special Inspection Permit, which can be applied for in The HUB Online Portal. ta �W CALIFORNIA 7. Per information on file, tents are not proposed and are not 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 connected to a circuit protected outlet. Use of generators shall comply with the California Fire Code and Building Code. 9. All aisles between the grouping of trees must be maintained at 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. Displays, decorations or other objects shall not be placed to obstruct exits, access thereto, or 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 always maintained accessible. 17. Signs shall be restricted to one (1) banner sign per street frontage, each sign not W �GNNW CALIFORNIA 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 retardant and bear a tag with the information of when it was treated and what material was used during the treatment in accordance with the California State Fire Marshal's Office. Flocking for these uses shall be done with non-flammable materials. 19. Adequate trash receptacles shall be provided. 20. A security guard is permitted on -site if needed during the operations of the Christmas tree sales lot. 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. No overnight camping, either in tents or vehicles, is permitted as part of this permit. 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) 777-7195. Sincerely, Jack Lima Assistant Planner Design and Development Department Cc Danny Castro, Design and Development Director CAL FIRE - RIVERSIDE UNIT RIVERSIDE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT BILL WEISER - FIRE CHIEF OFFICE OF THE FIRE MARSHAL — LA QUINTA CALIFORNIA 78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253 • Phone (760) 777-7078 • www.rvcfire.org November 5, 2024 ATTN: Jeremy Boyle and Katie Bertoldi, Home Depot Re: Home Depot Christmas Tree Lot TUP2024-0009 / 79900 Highway I I I The plan for the above referenced project was reviewed and approved by the Riverside County Fire Department with the following conditions. 1. Fire lanes and fire hydrants shall be maintained accessible and unobstructed. 2. According to the application, there is no canopy or tent to be erected. If the plan changes and a tent or canopy greater than 400 square feet is desired, a permit from the Office of the Fire Marshal is required before erecting the tent or canopy. 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 — Supervising Fire Marshal JEFFERSON STREET PARKING LOT 1wET A, CHRISTMAS BACK OF O TREE LOT 7-10- C THESTORE OUTSIDE AREA GARDEN FENCE All dimensions size designations given are subject to verification on job site and adjustment to Ft job conditions. rnee cumxo LOT �w O o —,.- PARKING LOT FRONT OF STORE SHED OOOx ENTRANCE TO STORE PLANNING APPROVAL ADMINISTRATIVE CASE# TUP2024-0009 EXHIBIT# 1 of 2 INITIAL av- J.LIMA DATE 12/3/2024 This is an original design and must DesiYnWd; l 32Ir-4 not be released or copied unless Printed: IOAM4 applicable fee has been paid or job order placed. r Yf PPF PW row o e Buifdi g mate a 6 ID ome'Depot` " H p'roveme' a ` y 4 cn ,� cn � � , vy � • � � n i' . Yam+ Indoor Lumber Yard `a- W -1 c + ij - , ywoo- it .' W 7 M + ♦ J ` ' tow • { " i lam'' ♦�`.,• y, t I , �'. • .k F i, 16 ary - W - - Google Description of Activity 1. Build Tree lot corales for tree storage from wood. 2. Set pre -made movable perimeter gate up to secure merchandise 3. Once the tre lot is built we will be Selling, cutting, and loading christmas trees into vehicles for Home Depot customers. 4. The event will run until present to 12/31/24. 5. After event date the lot will be taken down.