SPEV 2019-0010 Garzon Birthday Party (04.09.2019)
April 9, 2019
CASE NUMBER
Special Event Permit 2019-0010
ACTIVITY/EVENT
Garzon Birthday Party
April 12, 2019 (10:00 am – 4:00 pm)
56750 Merion La Quinta, CA 92253
APPLICANT
Mr. Graham Garzon
1169 Union Street
San Francisco, CA 94109
APPROVAL
The Design and Development Department has reviewed and approved Special Event
Permit 2019-0010, 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.
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.
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 prior to start of the event:
1. The total number of event participants, including staff, security and guests, shall
not exceed 25 on-site at any given time. Overnight guests shall not exceed eight
(8) in accordance with the Special Event Permit for this property. The applicant
is required to maintain a count of all event participants on-site at all times during
the event. The event count shall be maintained by event staff at the event
entrance and made available upon request by the Police Department or City staff.
2. The applicant shall obtain all other applicable permits, if required, from the
appropriate agencies (i.e. Fire Department, Sheriff’s Department, Alcohol
Beverage Control, etc.). A building permit shall be obtained if temporary electric
facilities or tents are proposed. The Building Division can be reached at (760)
777-7125.
3. The applicant shall provide notification of each event to all properties within 500
feet of event site and/or surrounding Home Owners Associations (HOA’s) prior
to event. Notification shall include date, time, event scope, and the name and
24-hour contact phone number of the local contact person for the property and
the police department. The local contact person must be available at all times.
4. Access and egress to all local properties shall be maintained at all times.
Completion/confirmation during the event:
5. The set-up, operation, and tear down of the event shall be consistent with the
event information on file. No structures are proposed or approved as part of this
event permit, and layout of event shall not include structures or tents.
6. The event shall not be detrimental to the health, safety and general welfare of
the community in the area of the proposed event.
7. The perimeter of the event shall be secured at all times to ensure controlled
ingress and egress from the event grounds.
8. The event is subject to spot inspections by the Police Department and/or City
staff to ensure compliance with the conditions of this letter.
9. Electrical heating, cooking equipment and extension cords shall be of a grounded
type and approved for exterior use upon inspection.
10. Extension cords shall be over-current protected and/or ground-fault interrupter
protected. No additional taps are to be in any device. (NO octopus, 2 way, 3 way
taps, cube adapter or multi-plug extension cords). Quad boxes are approved if
wired with 12/3 gauge wire or greater. All extension cords shall be of 12/3 gauge
wire or greater with approved connectors
11. 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, simple tone noise, speech or
music, or any combination thereof, each of the noise levels specified in the
table in this section shall be reduced by five dB(A).
12. Portable generators shall be shielded to prevent accidental contact with guests
and will be equipped with a fire extinguisher. 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.
13. 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.
14. No fireworks, or open flame, or any other device emitting flame or fire or creating
a glow capable of igniting combustibles shall be permitted.
Completion/confirmation after the conclusion of the event (if necessary):
15. 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.
16. Any damage to 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. This decision may be appealed to the Planning Commission, provided the written
appeal and filing fee of $1,505.00 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.
If you have any questions before, during, or after the event, please contact the
following:
CHERI FLORES
Design and Development Department
760-777-7067
DANNY CASTRO
Design and Development Department
760-777-7062
KEVIN MEREDITH
Code Compliance Division
760-777-7034
CHRIS OLSEN
La Quinta Police
760-863-8784
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DATE 04/10/2019 8:31:47 AM
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