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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSPEV 2026-0001 Corporate Golf Event - PGA West Pete Dye Mountain Course (03.19.2026)taQaixra CALIFORNIA - March 19, 2026 CASE NUMBER Special Event Permit 2026-0001 ACTIVITY/EVENT LPL Financial Masters Corporate Event Driving Range at Pete Dye Mountain Course March 20-22, 2026 Pete Dye Mountain Course 50497 Eisenhower Drive La Quinta, CA 92253 APPLICANT Macy Jackson Destination Concepts 2620 Financial Court Suite 101 San Diego, CA 92117 APPROVAL The Design and Development Department has reviewed Special Event Permit 2026-0001, pursuant to LQMC Section 9.100.130 (Special Events — Nonresidential), and has approved the permit subject to Conditions of Approval, based on the Findings below. 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. Failure to follow the conditions of approval herein may result in penalties, fees or revocation of the permit per LQMC Section 9.100.130. 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. The event consists of the temporary installation of a catering tent, stage, and truss structures for a corporate event at the Driving Range at the Pete Dye Mountain Course. The event has been conditioned to follow the sound limits of the City's noise ordinance (Municipal Code Section 9.100.210). B. There is adequate area to conduct the event and to accommodate the anticipated attendance. The event will be held entirely within driving range of the golf course. C. Sufficient parking will be provided for the anticipated attendance. Many of the attendees of the corporate retreat will be staying at the La Quinta Resort during the taQaiwra CALIFORNIA - duration of the event. The attendees will either use shuttles to the event or walk on existing pedestrian pathways. 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. 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. The attendees will be shuttled to the event from the La Quinta Resort. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL Completion/confirmation prior to start of the event- 1. 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. 2. The outdoor event is approved for March 21, 2026 through March 22, 2026. The proposed event is scheduled to begin at 6:00 pm and end at 8:30 pm on each night. The total number of attendees shall not exceed 1,200 on -site at any given time. The applicant is required to always maintain a count of all event attendees on -site during the event. The event count shall be maintained by the applicant and made available upon request by the Police Department, Fire Department, and/or City Staff. The Police Department and/or Fire Department can request a reduction of total event participants if the number of participants is detrimental to the health, safety, and general welfare of the community around the proposed event. 3. The event will be setup on March 20 from from 10:00 pm until 3:00 am. The installers will not be using heavy equipment for setup and will need to observe the noise limitations referenced below. Before 10:00pm: Sixty-five decibels (65 dB(A)) After 10.00pm: Fifty decibels (50 dB(A)) taQaiwra CALIFORNIA - 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). 4. Lights should be directed away from adjoining residences to the north of the driving range. 5. The applicant shall obtain all other applicable permits, if required, from the appropriate agencies (i.e. Fire, Building Department, Public Works, Sheriff's Department, etc.). 6. All vendors shall obtain a City Business License. Fire Marshal 7. Please see the attached Fire Conditions of Approval from the Office of the Fire Marshal. 8. Fire lanes and fire hydrants shall be maintained unobstructed and accessible. Building Division 9. Building permits must be obtained for tents, generators and Truss Structures. Building Permit BSPN2025-0003 has been submitted. Completion/confirmation during the 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. The applicant shall conform to the City's Noise Ordinance (Municipal Code Section 9.100.210) and specifically the following noise limitations during the event: Before 10:00pm: Sixty-five decibels (65 dB(A)) After 10.00pm: 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). 13. Surrounding roadways and intersections shall remain readily accessible for passage taQaixra CALIFORNIA - 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. 14. Roadways/traffic aisles to structures and activities in and around the event will be maintained accessible to emergency vehicles at all times. Parking monitors shall wear light-colored clothing and reflective vests as needed. Flashlights shall be used after dusk. 15. The event is subject to spot inspections by the Police Department and/or City staff to ensure compliance with the conditions of this letter. 16. 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. 17. No fireworks, or open flame, or any other device emitting flame or fire or creating a glow capable of igniting combustibles shall be permitted. 18. Fireworks require a separate application to the Office of the Fire Marshal for permit. Fireworks are not proposed as part of this event. 19. 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 grounds by posting "NO PARKING FIRE LANE". Completion/confirmation after the conclusion of the event (if necessary): 20. 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 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. taQaixra CALIFORNIA - The City may elect to add Conditions to this application request to mitigate any problems that arise not previously addressed herein. S;nc;rely, / Scott Nespor Senior Planner Design and Development Department Attachment Cc: David Newell, Design and Development Director CAL FIRE - RIVERSIDE UNIT RIVERSIDE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT Qa�&a ROBERT M. FISH -- FIRE C., OFFICE OF THE FIRE MARSHAL — LA QUINTA _cALIFORNIA- 78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253 • Phone (760) 777-7000 • www.rvcfire.org February 26, 2026 Destination Concepts Attn: Macy Jackson 2620 Financial Court, Suite 101 San Diego, CA Re: Private Corporate Event at Golf Driving Range Location: 50200 Avenida Vista Bonita Event Dates: 3/21/26 and 3/22/26 Permit Numbers: FSEV2026-0003, SPEV2026-0001, and BSPN2026-0003 The application for the Fire Department special event permit was reviewed and approved by the Fire Department with the following conditions. This permit from the Fire Department shall not be construed as permission to conduct the event without respect to other permit requirements by the City of La Quinta. FIRE LANES/ACCESS Fire lanes shall be maintained unobstructed and accessible. The driveway gates providing access to the South part of the clubhouse shall be maintained in the open position during the event. The emergency vehicle staging area for this event is located on the South side of the clubhouse. Because the staging area is more than 500 feet from the event site, a minimum of 3 golf carts shall be made available at the staging area for Fire/Paramedics and Sheriff personnel to rapidly access the event site. GENERATORS Generators shall be separated from tents/canopies by a minimum of 20 feet and be isolated from contact with the public. Refueling containers shall not be stored next to the generator. Each generator shall have a portable fire extinguisher available with a minimum rating of IOBC. COOKING EQUIPMENT Portable fire extinguishers shall be available for cooking operations. Fire extinguishers shall have a minimum rating of 2AI013C. The Class K type fire extinguisher is required for frying operations. Fire extinguishers shall have a current service tag (within one year). Deep fat fryers shall be located outside tents. L.P. Gas - Propane containers (empty or full) shall not be located inside of a tent. Containers shall be secured to prevent from tipping over. PLATFORM/STAGE — A minimum of one 2A: IOBC rated portable fire extinguisher to be at the stage. If you have questions please contact me at 760-777-7078 or FireSupervisor(a,LaQuintaCA.Gov Chris Cox — Supervising Fire Marshal • 7 AR a �A