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southeast (NM3), and northwest (NM4) of the future pickleball courts. Refer to Figure 5 for the location of the noise monitors.
Figure 5. Noise Measurement Locations
At NM1, the measured ambient Leq ranged from 41.8 to 64.6 dBA. At NM2, the measured ambient Leq ranged from 38.4 to 73.9 dBA. At NM3, the measured ambient Leq ranged from 35.7 to 61.7 dBA. At NM4, the measured ambient Leq ranged from 34.8 to 58.6 dBA.
Noise sources included typical community noises (including gardeners, sprinklers, golf carts, and golfers). Table 2 summarizes the ambient noise measurement data. At NM1, during the hours of 12PM to 1PM and 11 PM to 12AM, noise levels were higher due to gardening and sprinklers, respectively. At NM2, during the hours of 1 PM to 2PM and 5AM to 11AM, noise levels were higher due to gardening operations. At NM3, during the hours of 1 PM to 3PM and 5AM to 11AM, noise levels were higher due to gardening operations.
At NM4, during the hours of 1 PM to 2PM and 9AM to 10AM, noise levels were higher due to gardening operations.
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Table 2. Existing Ambient Noise Levels
Receiver
Existing Ambient Noise Levels, dBA
Description
Time
Leq
Lmin
Lmax
NM1
Nearest Residence
to the North
2/19/25 2:00 PM —
2/20/25 2:00 PM
41.8 to
64.6 26. .
7 736
Typical community noise
including gardeners,
sprinklers, golf carts and
golfers.
NM2
Nearest Residence
to the East
2/19/25 2:00 PM —
2/20/25 2:00 PM
38.4 to
73.9 32.3
77.0 Typical community noise
including gardeners,
sprinklers, golf carts and
colfers.
NM3
Nearest Residence
to the Southeast
2/19/25 2:00 PM —
2/20/25 2:00 PM
35.7 to
61.7 38'7
76'7
Typical community noise
including gardeners,
sprinklers, golf carts and
colfers.
NM4
Nearest Residence
to the Northwest
2/19/25 2:00 PM —
2/20/25 2:00 PM
34.8 to
58.6 8
28' '
875
Typical community noise
including gardeners,
sprinklers, golf carts and
colfers.
Propagation noise survey
A propagation noise survey was conducted at the project site to quantify the sound attenuation and reflection between the proposed pickleball court location and the nearest residential boundaries. The survey included the acoustical effects of the hillside including any reflection that could affect the propagation of noise from the pickleball courts to the nearest residential boundaries. The amount of attenuation is attributed to the topography, foliage, structures, and meteorological conditions. A broadband noise spectrum was generated with loudspeakers and simultaneously measured in the near field (at a distance of 25 -feet from the source) and far field at each noise monitoring location (NM). The loudspeakers were configured with a source height of approximately 5 -feet above the ground and noise measurements were conducted with a microphone height of approximately 5 -feet above the ground. The test signal was not detected at location NM4 and therefore measurements were conducted closer to the loudspeakers at locations NM4.2 and NM4.3. The noise measurement data was used to calibrate the noise model to accurately model the onsite acoustical conditions. Refer to Appendix A for the attenuation test data.
Pickleball Demonstration Survey
Demonstrative pickleball play was measured at a local pickleball facility near the City of Indian Wells on February 20, 2025, to document pickleball noise characteristics. Noise from pickleball play directly surrounding the court ranged from 62.1 to 63.3 dBA.
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Pickleball, standard pickleball noise levels directly surrounding the court ranged from 63.7 to 73.8 dBA. When Quiet/Hush Paddles were used, the pickleball noise levels ranged from 44.7 to 73.6 dBA. Refer to the Appendix A for the pickleball noise measurement data.
Noise measurements of the pickleball play were processed and used to create acoustic source data for the noise control analysis. Adjustments were made to the data to account for advanced pickleball players with harder and louder ball strikes. Refer to Figure 6 for a plot of pickleball impact noise. The spectral content of a standard paddle impact noise typically ranges between 500 and 2,000 Hertz. The Hush and Owl Paddles reduce the impulsive noise of a pickleball strike and can assist in reducing the "annoyance" that can be associated with the noise created during pickleball play.
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NOISE ANALYSIS AND IMPACT ASSESSMENT
Methodology
The methodology used to analyze and predict operations noise involved the use of the CadnaA computer noise model. CadnaA can simulate the physical environment by factoring in x, y, and z geometrics of a particular site to simulate the buildings, obstacles, and topography. The model uses industry recognized algorithms (ISO 9613) to perform acoustic analyses. The noise generated by future pickleball courts was calculated by inputting acoustic sources at the project site as well site geometrics including the adjacent hillside areas. AGI's measurement data from the pickleball noise measurements was used for the modeling inputs and calibration. All proposed courts were modeled to simulate and predict a full capacity noise analysis. Pickleball play is expected to only occur during the daytime hours of 8AM to 8PM.
The CadnaA Noise Model was also used to evaluate noise control options. The use of the computer model allows the maximum noise level to be evaluated without interference from extraneous ambient noise sources.
Pickleball activity was modeled with meteorological conditions at 68 degrees F, relative humidity at 30% and zero wind. Changes in meteorological conditions can affect pickleball noise propagation and audibility at nearby residential boundaries. The effects of the adjacent topography have also been incorporated into the model. The hillside topography was inputted into the computer model and configured to allow for reflections in the sound propagation calculations. This is not standard practice given the hillside elevations and the distances separating the hillside from the pickleball courts. However, due to project concerns the effects of reflection were included in the analysis. (Remainder of page is blank)
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Six (6) Court Noise Analysis
The Leq from the pickleball play on the proposed six (6) courts was evaluated with the CadnaA Acoustical Model and determined to be 49.6, 52.0, 54.8, and 26.0 dBA at locations NM1 through NM4, respectively. Pickleball Lmax noise levels will be as high as
64.6, 67.0, 69.8, and 41.0 dBA at the same locations. At locations NM1 through NM4, future pickleball noise will comply with the City's Daytime Noise Standard of 55 dBA.
Pickleball noise will also comply with the Lmax standard of 75 dBA. Pickleball noise could remain audible and may still be a source of annoyance to sensitive individuals, especially when the ambient background noise level is lower. Tables 3 and 4 summarize the assessment of the pickleball Leq and Lmax noise levels with all six courts in play, respectively. Figure 7 presents the pickleball Leq noise contour map for the six court scenario. Tables 5 through 8 present the hourly assessment at NM1 through NM4, respectively. Figures 8 through 11 present a comparison of pickleball noise, ambient noise, and the noise standard at NM1 through NM4, respectively.
Table 3. Summary of Pickleball Leq Noise Levels and Impact Assessment Receptor
6 courts - Pickleball
Noise Level, Leq, dBA
Indian Wells Noise
Standard, Leq, dBA
(Daytime)
Ambient Noise
Level, dBA'
Assessment
(Daytime)
NM1
49.6 55
44.3 - 64.6
Compliance
NM2
52.0 55
43.0 - 62.5
Compliance
NM3
54.8 55
39.5 - 61.7
Compliance
NM4
26.0 55
41.9 - 58.6
Compliance
Note: The pickleball courts are proposed to operate during the daytime hours of 8AM to 8PM.
Table 4. Summary of Pickleball Lmax Noise Levels and Impact Assessment Receptor
6 courts - Pickleball
Noise Level, Lmax,
dBA
Indian Wells Noise
Standard, Lmax, dBA
(Daytime)
Assessment
(Daytime)
NM1
64.6 75
Compliance
NM2
67.0 75
Compliance
NM3
69.8 75
Compliance
NM4
41.0 75
Compliance
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Table 5. Impact Assessment of Pickleball Noise from Six Courts at NM1 Hour Start
Time
Pickleball Noise
Level, Leq, dBA
Ambient Noise,
Leq, dBA'
Noise Standard,
Leq, dBA
Assessment2
8:00 AM
49.6 55.7
55 Compliance
9:00 AM
49.6 54.3
55 Compliance
10:00 AM
49.6 51.6
55 Compliance
11:00 AM
49.6 55.4
55 Compliance
12:00 PM
49.6 64.6
55 Compliance
1:00 PM
49.6 53.1
55 Compliance
2:00 PM
49.6 44.3
55 Compliance2
3:00 PM
49.6 44.7
55 Compliance2
4:00 PM
49.6 45.4
55 Compliance2
5:00 PM
49.6 47.3
55 Compliance2
6:00 PM
49.6 51.5
55 Compliance
7:00 PM
49.6 48.5
55 Compliance2
Note: 1Pickleball will operate during the daytime hours of 8AM to 8PM 2The pickleball noise will exceed the ambient noise level during the hour period; however, pickleball noise levels will be below the 55 dBA daytime noise standard.
Pickleball Noise Levels at NM1
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• Ambient Noise Level, dBA
Project Noise Level, dBA
• Noise Standard, dBA
Figure 8. Comparison of Future Pickleball Noise from Six Courts with Ambient Noise and Noise Standard at NM1
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Table 6. Impact Assessment of Pickleball Noise from Six Courts at NM2 Hour Start
Time
Pickleball Noise
Level, Leq, dBA
Ambient Noise,
Leq, dBA'
Noise Standard,
Leq, dBA
Assessment2
8:00 AM
52.0 59.9
55 Compliance
9:00 AM
52.0 62.2
55 Compliance
10:00 AM
52.0 61.1
55 Compliance
11:00 AM
52.0 57.7
55 Compliance
12:00 PM
52.0 58.9
55 Compliance
1:00 PM
52.0 62.5
55 Compliance
2:00 PM
52.0 55.0
55 Compliance
3:00 PM
52.0 45.7
55 Compliance2
4:00 PM
52.0 48.4
55 Compliance2
5:00 PM
52.0 49.9
55 Compliance2
6:00 PM
52.0 43.8
55 Compliance2
7:00 PM
52.0 46.0
55 Compliance2
Note: 1Pickleball will operate during the daytime hours of 8AM to 8PM 2The pickleball noise will exceed the ambient noise level during the hour period; however, pickleball noise levels will be below the 55 dBA daytime noise standard.
Pickleball Noise Levels at NM2
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> 60
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Start Time (Hour)
• Ambient Noise Level, dBA
Project Noise Level, dBA
• Noise Standard, dBA
Figure 9. Comparison of Future Pickleball Noise from Six Courts with Ambient Noise and Noise Standard at NM2
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Table 7. Impact Assessment of Pickleball Noise from Six Courts at NM3 Hour Start
Time
Pickleball Noise
Level, Leq, dBA
Ambient Noise,
Leq, dBA'
Noise Standard,
Leq, dBA
Assessment2
8:00 AM
54.8 56.2
55 Compliance
9:00 AM
54.8 59.9
55 Compliance
10:00 AM
54.8 57.5
55 Compliance
11:00 AM
54.8 55.5
55 Compliance
12:00 PM
54.8 57.5
55 Compliance
1:00 PM
54.8 61.7
55 Compliance
2:00 PM
54.8 60.8
55 Compliance
3:00 PM
54.8 44.2
55 Compliance2
4:00 PM
54.8 45.8
55 Compliance2
5:00 PM
54.8 48.4
55 Compliance2
6:00 PM
54.8 41.6
55 Compliance2
7:00 PM
54.8 42.6
55 Compliance2
Note: 1Pickleball will operate during the daytime hours of 8AM to 8PM 2The pickleball noise will exceed the ambient noise level during the hour period; however, pickleball noise levels will be below the 55 dBA daytime noise standard.
Pickleball Noise Levels at NM3
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Project Noise Level, dBA
• Noise Standard, dBA
Figure 10. Comparison of Future Pickleball Noise from Six Courts with Ambient Noise and Noise Standard at NM3
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Table 8. Impact Assessment of Pickleball Noise from Six Courts at NM4 Hour Start
Time
Pickleball Noise
Level, Leq, dBA
Ambient Noise,
Leq, dBA'
Noise Standard,
Leq, dBA
Assessment2
8:00 AM
26.0 50.5
55 Compliance
9:00 AM
26.0 58.6
55 Compliance
10:00 AM
26.0 51.3
55 Compliance
11:00 AM
26.0 55.9
55 Compliance
12:00 PM
26.0 49.2
55 Compliance
1:00 PM
26.0 50.7
55 Compliance
2:00 PM
26.0 44.0
55 Compliance
3:00 PM
26.0 45.4
55 Compliance
4:00 PM
26.0 43.7
55 Compliance
5:00 PM
26.0 44.3
55 Compliance
6:00 PM
26.0 42.3
55 Compliance
7:00 PM
26.0 44.3
55 Compliance
Note: 1Pickleball will operate during the daytime hours of 8AM to 8PM Pickleball Noise Levels at NM4
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Project Noise Level, dBA
■ Noise Standard, dBA
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Figure 11. Comparison of Future Pickleball Noise from Six Courts with Ambient Noise and Noise Standard at NM4
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Four (4) Court Noise Analysis
The Leq from the pickleball play on the proposed four (4) courts alternative was evaluated with the CadnaA Acoustical Model and determined to be 47.9, 49.9, 52.6, and 23.2 dBA at locations NM1 through NM4, respectively. Pickleball Lmax noise levels will be as high as 62.9, 64.9, 67.6, and 38.2 dBA at the same locations. At locations NM1 through NM4, future pickleball noise will comply with the City's Daytime Noise Standard of 55 dBA.
Pickleball noise will also comply with the Lmax standard of 75 dBA. Pickleball noise could remain audible and may still be a source of annoyance to sensitive individuals, especially when the ambient background noise level is lower. Tables 9 and 10 summarize the pickleball noise levels with all four courts in play with impact assessment. Figure 12 presents the pickleball Leq noise contour map for the four court scenario. Tables 11 through 14 present the hourly assessment at NM1 through NM4, respectively. Figures 13 through 16 present a comparison of pickleball noise, ambient noise, and the noise standard at NM1 through NM4, respectively.
Table 9. Summary of Pickleball Leq Noise Levels and Impact Assessment Receptor
4 courts - Pickleball
Noise Level, Leq, dBA
Indian Wells Noise
Standard, Leq, dBA
(Daytime)
Ambient Noise
Level, dBA'
Assessment
(Daytime)
NM1
47.9 55
44.3 - 64.6
Compliance
NM2
49.9 55
43.0 - 62.5
Compliance
NM3
52.6 55
39.5 - 61.7
Compliance
NM4
23.2 55
41.9 - 58.6
Compliance
Note: The pickleball courts are proposed to operate during the daytime hours of 8AM to 8PM.
Table 10. Summary of Pickleball Lmax Noise Levels and Impact Assessment Receptor
4 courts - Pickleball
Noise Level, Lmax,
dBA
Indian Wells Noise
Standard, Lmax, dBA
(Daytime)
Assessment
(Daytime)
NM1
62.9 75
Compliance
NM2
64.9 75
Compliance
NM3
67.6 75
Compliance
NM4
38.2 75
Compliance
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Figure 12. Pickleball Leq, dBA Noise Contour Map — Four (4) Courts MARCH 13, 2024
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Table 11. Impact Assessment of Pickleball Noise from Four Courts at NM1 Hour Start
Time
Pickleball Noise
Level, Leq, dBA
Ambient Noise,
Leq, dBA'
Noise Standard,
Leq, dBA
Assessment2
8:00 AM
47.9 55.7
55 Compliance
9:00 AM
47.9 54.3
55 Compliance
10:00 AM
47.9 51.6
55 Compliance
11:00 AM
47.9 55.4
55 Compliance
12:00 PM
47.9 64.6
55 Compliance
1:00 PM
47.9 53.1
55 Compliance
2:00 PM
47.9 44.3
55 Compliance2
3:00 PM
47.9 44.7
55 Compliance2
4:00 PM
47.9 45.4
55 Compliance2
5:00 PM
47.9 47.3
55 Compliance2
6:00 PM
47.9 51.5
55 Compliance
7:00 PM
47.9 48.5
55 Compliance2
Note: 1Pickleball will operate during the daytime hours of 8AM to 8PM 2The pickleball noise will exceed the ambient noise level during the hour period; however, pickleball noise levels will be below the 55 dBA daytime noise standard.
Pickleball Noise Levels at NM1
75 70
-mo 65
j 60
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Start Time (Hour)=
• Ambient Noise Level, dBA
Project Noise Level, dBA
• Noise Standard, dBA
Figure 13. Comparison of Future Pickleball Noise from Four Courts with Ambient Noise and Noise Standard at NM1
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Table 12. Impact Assessment of Pickleball Noise from Four Courts at NM2 Hour Start
Time
Pickleball Noise
Level, Leq, dBA
Ambient Noise,
Leq, dBA'
Noise Standard,
Leq, dBA
Assessment2
8:00 AM
49.9 59.9
55 Compliance
9:00 AM
49.9 62.2
55 Compliance
10:00 AM
49.9 61.1
55 Compliance
11:00 AM
49.9 57.7
55 Compliance
12:00 PM
49.9 58.9
55 Compliance
1:00 PM
49.9 62.5
55 Compliance
2:00 PM
49.9 55.0
55 Compliance
3:00 PM
49.9 45.7
55 Compliance2
4:00 PM
49.9 48.4
55 Compliance2
5:00 PM
49.9 49.9
55 Compliance2
6:00 PM
49.9 43.8
55 Compliance2
7:00 PM
49.9 46.0
55 Compliance2
Note: 1Pickleball will operate during the daytime hours of 8AM to 8PM 2The pickleball noise will exceed or equal the ambient noise level during the hour period; however, pickleball noise levels will be below the 55 dBA daytime noise standard.
Pickleball Noise Levels at NM2
75 70
m
-0 65
> 60
a
J
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L
N • 50
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40 o
35 30
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Start Time (Hour)
• Ambient Noise Level, dBA
Project Noise Level, dBA
• Noise Standard, dBA
Figure 14. Comparison of Future Pickleball Noise from Four Courts with Ambient Noise and Noise Standard at NM2
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Table 13. Impact Assessment of Pickleball Noise from Four Courts at NM3 Hour Start
Time
Pickleball Noise
Level, Leq, dBA
Ambient Noise,
Leq, dBA'
Noise Standard,
Leq, dBA
Assessment2
8:00 AM
52.6 56.2
55 Compliance
9:00 AM
52.6 59.9
55 Compliance
10:00 AM
52.6 57.5
55 Compliance
11:00 AM
52.6 55.5
55 Compliance
12:00 PM
52.6 57.5
55 Compliance
1:00 PM
52.6 61.7
55 Compliance
2:00 PM
52.6 60.8
55 Compliance
3:00 PM
52.6 44.2
55 Compliance2
4:00 PM
52.6 45.8
55 Compliance2
5:00 PM
52.6 48.4
55 Compliance2
6:00 PM
52.6 41.6
55 Compliance2
7:00 PM
52.6 42.6
55 Compliance2
Note: 1Pickleball will operate during the daytime hours of 8AM to 8PM 2The pickleball noise will exceed the ambient noise level during the hour period; however, pickleball noise levels will be below the 55 dBA daytime noise standard.
Pickleball Noise Levels at NM3
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m
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• Ambient Noise Level, dBA
Project Noise Level, dBA
• Noise Standard, dBA
Figure 15. Comparison of Future Pickleball Noise from Four Courts with Ambient Noise and Noise Standard at NM3
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Table 14. Impact Assessment of Pickleball Noise from Four Courts at NM4 Hour Start
Time
Pickleball Noise
Level, Leq, dBA
Ambient Noise,
Leq, dBA'
Noise Standard,
Leq, dBA
Assessment2
8:00 AM
23.2 50.5
55 Compliance
9:00 AM
23.2 58.6
55 Compliance
10:00 AM
23.2 51.3
55 Compliance
11:00 AM
23.2 55.9
55 Compliance
12:00 PM
23.2 49.2
55 Compliance
1:00 PM
23.2 50.7
55 Compliance
2:00 PM
23.2 44.0
55 Compliance
3:00 PM
23.2 45.4
55 Compliance
4:00 PM
23.2 43.7
55 Compliance
5:00 PM
23.2 44.3
55 Compliance
6:00 PM
23.2 42.3
55 Compliance
7:00 PM
23.2 44.3
55 Compliance
Note: 'Pickleball will operate during the daytime hours of 8AM to 8PM Pickleball Noise Levels at NM4
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m
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45 a
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Project Noise Level, dBA
■ Noise Standard, dBA
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Figure 16. Comparison of Future Pickleball Noise from Four Courts with Ambient Noise and Noise Standard at NM4
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NOISE CONTROL ANALYSIS
Six (6) Courts Noise Control
Six Court 12 -ft high Noise Barrier (Option 1)
Noise control was evaluated to reduce pickleball noise at the nearest residences. Noise control evaluated a 12 -ft foot high continuous acoustic blanket noise barrier installed on the north, east, and south sides of the pickleball courts as per Figure 17. An acoustic blanket with a minimum STC of 29 and NRC 0.65 (e.g., Sound Seal BBC-EXT-N or acoustical equivalent) attached to a chain link fence could be used to provide the sound transmission needed. Refer to Tables 15 and 16 for the acoustical performance requirements for the acoustic blanket used in this analysis.
Table 15. Minimum Sound Transmission Loss for Acoustic Blanket Barrier Product
Octave Band Center Frequencies, Hz
STC
125
250
500
1K
2K
4K
Sound Seal BBC- EXT-N or
acoustical equivalent
15 17
28 37
45 52
29 Table 16. Minimum Sound Absorption for Acoustic Blanket Barrier Product
Octave Band Center Frequencies, Hz
NRC
125
250
500
1K
2K
4K
Sound Seal BBC- EXT-N or
acoustical equivalent
.17
.30
.83
.82
.59
.37
.65
Figure 17. Location of Noise Barrier — 6 Courts
Minimum 12 -ft High
i Noise Barrier
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Future pickleball Leq noise levels with a 12 -ft high acoustic blanket noise barrier would be reduced to 45.1, 46.8, 49.3, and 23.9 dBA at NM1 through NM4, respectively.
Pickleball Lmax noise levels will be as high as 60.1, 61.8, 64.3, and 38.9 dBA at the same locations, respectively. The noise reduction provided by the noise blanket barrier would range from 2.1 to 5.5 dB. Increasing the height of the noise barrier to 16 -ft was also evaluated and determined that the incremental noise reduction provided by the increase in height would not be considered reasonable. Additionally, constructing a noise barrier that is 16 -ft high would require significantly greater engineering features (footing size, structural reinforcement, footprint, etc.) that could be impractical. Furthermore, the barrier height may be restricted due to community regulations on aesthetics, interruption of backyard views, reduced court air flow and shadows. Figure 18 depicts the pickleball Leq noise contour map with a 12 -ft high acoustic blanket noise barrier.
Figure 18. Leq, dBA Noise Contour Map - 6 Court Noise Control Option 1 I T'
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Six Court 12 -ft high Noise Barrier and Quiet Paddles (Option 2) Quiet pickleball paddles were also evaluated in addition to the 12 -ft high acoustic blanket barrier. With the use of the Hush Paddle and 12 -ft high acoustic blanket noise barrier, the noise level would be reduced to 41.4, 43.1, 45.5, and 19.2 dBA at NM1 through NM4, respectively. Pickleball Lmax noise levels will be as high as 56.4, 58.1, 60.5, and 34.2 dBA at the same locations, respectively. An overall noise reduction of 6.8 to 9.3 dBA would be expected at locations NM1 through NM4, respectively. Figure 19 depicts the pickleball Leq noise contour map for a 12 -ft high acoustic blanket noise barrier and Hush Paddles.
Owl neoprene paddles were also evaluated and the acoustical results were determined to be similar to the Hush results. For brevity, Owl acoustical results are not discussed in this section but can be found in the Appendix D.
Tables 17 and 18 assess the six court pickleball noise control options for Leq and Lmax, respectively. Although, still in compliance with the City's noise standard, for all options, the impulsive character of the pickleball noise could remain audible and may still be a source of annoyance to sensitive individuals, especially when the ambient background noise level is lower during the early morning and late afternoon hours.
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Figure 19. Leq, dBA Noise Contour Map - 6 Court Noise Control Option 2 (Hush) MARCH 13, 2024
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Table 17. Assessment of Pickleball Leq Noise Levels with Six Court Noise Control Options 1 and 2 Receptor
Indian Wells
Leq Noise
Standard,
dBA
Ambient Noise
Level, dBA
Predicted Pickleball Noise Level, Leq, dBA
Unmitigated
Option 1
Option 2
With 12 -ft
High Noise
Barrier Wall
Noise
Reduction,
dB'
Assessment
With 12 -ft
High
Acoustic
Blanket and
Quiet
Paddles
Noise
Reduction,
dB'
Assessment
NM1
55 44.3 - 64.6
49.6 45.1
4.5 Compliance
41.4 8.2
Compliance
NM2
55 43.0 - 62.5
52.0 46.8
5.2 Compliance
43.1 8.9
Compliance
NM3
55 39.5 - 61.7
54.8 49.3
5.5 Compliance
45.5 9.3
Compliance
NM4
55 41.9 - 58.6
26.0 23.9
2.1 Compliance
19.2 6.8
Compliance
Note: 1 - Noise Reduction achieved with corresponding Option calculated by subtracting the predicted noise level with noise barrier from the unmitigated noise level. For example, for NM1 Option 1, the noise reduction is 49.6 — 45.1 = 4.5 dB.
Table 18. Assessment of Pickleball Lmax Noise Levels with Six Court Noise Control Options 1 and 2 Receptor
Indian Wells
Lmax Noise
Standard,
dBA
Predicted Pickleball Noise Level, Lmax, dBA
Unmitigated
Option 1
Option 2
With 12 -ft
High Noise
Barrier Wall
Noise
Reduction,
dB'
Assessment
With 12 -ft
High
Acoustic
Blanket and
Quiet
Paddles
Noise
Reduction,
dB'
Assessment
NMI
75 64.6
60.1 4.5
Compliance
56.4 8.2
Compliance
NM2
75 67.0
61.8 5.2
Compliance
58.1 8.9
Compliance
NM3
75 69.8
64.3 5.5
Compliance
60.5 9.3
Compliance
NM4
75 41.0
38.9 2.1
Compliance
34.2 6.8
Compliance
Note: 1 - Noise Reduction achieved with corresponding Option calculated by subtracting the predicted noise level with noise barrier from the unmitigated noise level. For example, for NM1 Option 1, the noise reduction is 64.6 — 60.1 = 4.5 dB.
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Four (4) Courts Noise Control
Four Court 12 -ft high Noise Barrier (Option 1)
Noise control was evaluated to reduce pickleball noise at the nearest residences. Noise control evaluated a 12 -ft foot high continuous acoustic blanket noise barrier installed on the north, east, and south sides of the pickleball courts as per Figure 20. An acoustic blanket with a minimum STC of 34 and NRC 0.75 (e.g., Sound Seal BBC-EXT-R-2") attached to a chain link fence could be used to provide the sound transmission needed.
Refer to previous Tables 15 and 16 for the acoustical performance requirements for the acoustic blanket used in this analysis.
Figure 20. Location of Noise Barrier — 4 Courts
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Future pickleball Leq noise levels with a 12 -ft high acoustic blanket noise barrier would be reduced to 43.4, 44.6, 47.3, and 21.8 dBA at NM1 through NM4, respectively.
Pickleball Lmax noise levels will be as high as 58.4, 59.6, 62.3, and 36.8 dBA, at the same locations, respectively. The noise reduction provided by the noise barrier would range from 1.4 to 5.3 dB. Increasing the height of the noise barrier to 16 -ft was also evaluated and determined impractical due to diminishing returns. Additionally, constructing a noise barrier that is 16 -ft high would require significantly greater engineering features (foot size, structural reinforcement, footprint, etc.) that could be impractical. Furthermore, the barrier height may be restricted due to community regulations on aesthetics, interruption of backyard views, reduced court air flow and shadows. Figure 21 depicts the pickleball Leq noise contour map for a 12 -ft high acoustic blanket noise barrier.
Figure 21. Leq, dBA Noise Contour Map - 4 Court Noise Control Option 1 MARCH 13, 2024
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Four Court 12 -ft high Noise Barrier and Quiet Paddles (Option 2) Quiet pickleball paddles were also evaluated in addition to the 12 -ft acoustic blanket. With the use of the Hush Paddle and 12 -ft high acoustic blanket noise barrier, the noise level would be reduced to 39.7, 40.8, 43.5, and 17.2 dBA at NM1 through NM4, respectively.
Pickleball Lmax noise levels will be as high as 54.7, 55.8, 58.5, 32.2 dBA at the same locations, respectively. An overall noise reduction of 6.0 to 9.1 dBA was measured a locations NM1 through NM4, respectively. Figure 22 depicts the pickleball Leq noise contour map for a 12 -ft high acoustic blanket noise barrier and Hush Paddles.
Owl neoprene paddles were also evaluated, and the acoustical results were determined to be similar to the Hush results. For brevity, Owl acoustical results are not discussed in this section but can be found in the Appendix D.
Tables 19 and 20 assess the four court pickleball noise control options for Leq and Lmax, respectively. For all noise control options, the impulsive character of the pickleball noise could remain audible and may still be a source of annoyance to sensitive individuals, especially when the ambient background noise level is lower during early morning or late afternoon hours.
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Figure 22. Leq, dBA Noise Contour Map - 4 Court Noise Control Option 2 (Hush) MARCH 13, 2024
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Table 19. Assessment of Pickleball Leq Noise Levels with Four Court Noise Control Options 1 and 2 Receptor
Indian Wells
Leq Noise
Standard,
dBA
Ambient Noise
Level, dBA
Predicted Pickleball Noise Level, Leq, dBA
Unmitigated
Option 1
Option 2
With 12 -ft
High Noise
Barrier Wall
Noise
Reduction,
dB'
Assessment
With 12 -ft
High
Acoustic
Blanket and
Quiet
Paddles
Noise
Reduction,
dB'
Assessment
NM1
55 44.3 - 64.6
47.9 43.4
4.5 Compliance
39.7 8.2
Compliance
NM2
55 43.0 - 62.5
49.9 44.6
5.3 Compliance
40.8 9.1
Compliance
NM3
55 39.5 - 61.7
52.6 47.3
5.3 Compliance
43.5 9.1
Compliance
NM4
55 41.9 - 58.6
23.2 21.8
1.4 Compliance
17.2 6.0
Compliance
Note: 1 - Noise Reduction achieved with corresponding Option calculated by subtracting the predicted noise level with noise barrier from the unmitigated noise level. For example, for NM1 Option 1, the noise reduction is 47.9 — 43.4 = 4.5 dB.
Table 20. Assessment of Pickleball Lmax Noise Levels with Four Court Noise Control Options 1 and 2 Receptor
Indian Wells
Lmax Noise
Standard,
dBA
Predicted Pickleball Noise Level, Lmax, dBA
Unmitigated
Option 1
Option 2
With 12 -ft
High Noise
Barrier Wall
Noise
Reduction,
dB'
Assessment
With 12 -ft
High
Acoustic
Blanket and
Quiet
Paddles
Noise
Reduction,
dB'
Assessment
NM1
75 62.9
58.4 4.5
Compliance
54,7
8.2 Compliance
NM2
75 64.9
59.6 5.2
Compliance
55.8 8.9
Compliance
NM3
75 67.6
62.3 5.5
Compliance
58.5 9.3
Compliance
NM4
75 38.2
36.8 2.1
Compliance
32.2 6.8
Compliance
Note: 1 - Noise Reduction achieved with corresponding Option calculated by subtracting the predicted noise level with noise barrier from the unmitigated noise level. For example, for NM1 Option 1, the noise reduction is 62.9 — 58.4 = 4.5 dB.
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General Noise Control Options for Greater Compliance Levels
1. Consider requiring the use of quiet paddles at all times, or at a minimum during early morning or late afternoon periods. Each player's paddle should be inspected by Club personnel prior to access to the courts. Players using standard paddles could be restricted to limited hours between 10 AM and 1 PM. The Club could offer to rent quiet paddles for players with non -conforming equipment.
2. The Club could maintain a list of acceptable quieter pickleball paddles to minimize noise disturbances. The list could be updated as necessary to reflect the current technology for paddles.
3. Encourage the use of low noise pickleball equipment whenever possible.
4. Consider days without pickleball activity or days with no pickleball in the early morning and late afternoon.
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FREQUENCY CONTENT OF TENNIS AND PICKLEBALL NOISE
The sound produced by the impact between a pickleball and paddle is characterized by a sudden onset and brief duration. The spectral content of the paddle impact is narrowband with a center frequency typically between 800 and 2,000 Hertz. Due to the frequency content of a pickleball strike, and the quantity of impact events, the impulsive character of the noise could remain audible and may still be a source of annoyance to sensitive individuals. Figure 23 displays the frequency plot of tennis, pickleball noise (no noise control), and pickleball noise with a 10 -ft barrier at approximatley 50 -ft from the court. The impact sound of pickleball and its frequency characteristics can be further reduced with the use of padded paddles and a soft ball. v
60 >
50 E'
L
,, 40
v
a 30
Note: 'Taken from noise measurement location at approximately 50 -ft from court.
Pickleball vs. Tennis Impact Noise
Frequency, Hz
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CONCLUSION
Acoustics Group, Inc., (AGI) was retained by The City of Indian Wells to evaluate the future pickleball noise levels at Indian Wells Country Club. AGI has reviewed the City of Indian Wells Noise Standards, conducted ambient and pickleball noise level measurements, conducted a propagation survey which considers local environmental factors, analyzed pickleball noise, assessed the impact of the pickleball noise, and evaluated noise control measures for reducing the noise at the nearby residential homes.
The Leq from the pickleball play on the proposed six (6) courts was determined to be
49.6, 52.0, 54.8, and 26.0 dBA at locations NM1 through NM4, respectively. Pickleball Lmax noise levels will be as high as 64.6, 67.0, 69.8, and 41.0 dBA at the same locations.
At locations NM1 through NM4, future pickleball noise will comply with the City's Daytime Noise Standard of 55 dBA. However, pickleball play will exceed ambient noise levels at some of the nearest noise sensitive receptors between 2PM and 8PM. Pickleball play could be audible during periods when the ambient background is lower.
The Leq from the pickleball play on the proposed four (4) courts was determined to be
47.9, 49.9, 52.6, and 23.2 dBA at locations NM1 through NM4, respectively. Pickleball Lmax noise levels will be as high as 62.9, 64.9, 67.6, and 38.2 dBA at the same locations.
At locations NM1 through NM4, future pickleball noise will comply with the City's Daytime Noise Standard of 55 dBA. However, pickleball play will exceed ambient noise levels at some of the nearest noise sensitive receptors between 2PM and 8PM. Pickleball play could be audible during periods when the ambient background is lower.
Noise control was evaluated to reduce the noise level at the nearby residences. With a 12 -ft high acoustic blanket noise barrier along the north, east, and south sides of the courts, the Leq from the six court pickleball activity would be reduced to 45.1, 46.8, 49.3, and 23.9 dBA at NM1 through NM4, respectively. For the four court variation, the 12 -ft high noise barrier would reduce the pickleball noise to 43.4, 44.6, 47.3, and 21.8 dBA.
In addition to the noise barrier, quiet Hush paddles were evaluated to further reduce pickleball noise. With the use of the Hush Paddle and 12 -ft high acoustic blanket noise barrier, the six court noise level would be reduced to 41.4, 43.1, 45.5, and 19.2 dBA at NM1 through NM4, respectively. With the use of the Hush Paddle and 12 -ft high acoustic blanket noise barrier, the four court noise level would be reduced to 39.7, 40.8, 43.5, and
17.2 dBA at NM1 through NM4, respectively. The Hush Paddles assist in reducing pickleball impact noise between 800 and 2,000 Hertz and can help in reducing the "annoyance" of pickleball play.
With all forms of noise control, the impulsive character of the noise could remain audible and may still be a source of annoyance to sensitive individuals, especially when the ambient background noise level is lower during the early morning and late afternoon hours.
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APPENDICES
APPENDIX A. FIELD DATA SHEETS
APPENDIX B. CITY OF INDIAN WELLS MUNICIPAL CODE
APPENDIX C. NOISE MODELING INPUT/OUTPUT
APPENDIX D. QUIET PADDLES
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Project: Indian Wells Country Club Pickleball Courts
Project Address: 46000 Club Dr, Indian Wells, CA 92210
NM Location: 76801 Iroquois Dr, Indian Wells, CA 92210
Noise
Sources: Gardeners at 12:20 PM , Sprinklers at 11:03 PM Date:
Position:
2/19/2025
- 2/20/2025
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CD
N
TIME
Notes:
HNL,
TIME dB(A)
12:00
- 01:00 PM
64.6 01:00
- 02:00 PM
53.1 02:00
- 03:00 PM
44.3 03:00
- 04:00 PM
44.7 04:00
- 05:00 PM
45.4 05:00
- 06:00 PM
47.3 06:00
- 07:00 PM
51.5 07:00
- 08:00 PM
48.5 08:00
- 09:00 PM
45.2 09:00
- 10:00 PM
46.0 10:00
- 11:00 PM
44.7 11:00
- 12:00 AM
63.4 12:00
- 01:00 AM
42.8 01:00
- 02:00 AM
43.6 02:00
- 03:00 AM
41.8 03:00
- 04:00 AM
42.1 04:00
- 05:00 AM
43.8 05:00
- 06:00 AM
46.4 06:00
- 07:00 AM
50.5 07:00
- 08:00 AM
53.3 08:00
- 09:00 AM
55.7 09:00
- 10:00 AM
54.3 10:00
- 11:00 AM
51.6 11:00-12:00 PM
55.4 CNEL:
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Project: Indian Wells Country Club Pickleball Courts
Project Address: 46000 Club Dr, Indian Wells, CA 92210 Date: 2/19/2025 NM Location: 46255 Club Terrace Dr, Indian Wells, CA 92210 - 2/20/2025 Noise Position: NM2
Sources: Gardeners at 1:30 PM and from 5AM to 11AM, Garbage Truck Engine Idling at 6:17 PM 95 85
75 m
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0 V)
55 45
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0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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CD
TIME
HNL,
TIME dB(A)
12:00
- 01:00 PM
58.9 01:00
- 02:00 PM
62.5 02:00
- 03:00 PM
55.0 03:00
- 04:00 PM
45.7 04:00
- 05:00 PM
48.4 05:00
- 06:00 PM
49.9 06:00
- 07:00 PM
43.8 07:00
- 08:00 PM
46.0 08:00
- 09:00 PM
47.2 09:00
- 10:00 PM
43.0 10:00
- 11:00 PM
44.8 11:00
- 12:00 AM
40.4 12:00
- 01:00 AM
45.8 01:00
- 02:00 AM
42.7 02:00
- 03:00 AM
38.4 03:00
- 04:00 AM
45.9 04:00
- 05:00 AM
41.1 05:00
- 06:00 AM
50.1 06:00
- 07:00 AM
64.7 07:00
- 08:00 AM
73.9 08:00
- 09:00 AM
59.9 09:00
- 10:00 AM
62.2 10:00-11:00 AM
61.1 11:00 - 12:00 PM
57.7 CNEL:
64.3
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Project Address: 46000 Club Dr, Indian Wells, CA 92210 Date: 2/19/2025 NM Location: 46267 Club Terrace Dr, Indian Wells, CA 92210 - 2/20/2025 Noise Position: NM3
Sources: Gardeners 1:30 PM, 2:14 PM and from 5AM through 11AM, Engine Idling at 6:17 PM, 85 75
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TIME
HNL,
TIME dB(A)
12:00
- 01:00 PM
57.5 01:00
- 02:00 PM
61.7 02:00
- 03:00 PM
60.8 03:00
- 04:00 PM
44.2 04:00
- 05:00 PM
45.8 05:00
- 06:00 PM
48.4 06:00
- 07:00 PM
41.6 07:00
- 08:00 PM
42.6 08:00
- 09:00 PM
41.3 09:00
- 10:00 PM
39.5 10:00
- 11:00 PM
43.3 11:00-12:00 AM
37.6 12:00
- 01:00 AM
39.6 01:00
- 02:00 AM
42.3 02:00
- 03:00 AM
35.7 03:00
- 04:00 AM
39.4 04:00
- 05:00 AM
38.6 05:00
- 06:00 AM
54.7 06:00
- 07:00 AM
59.6 07:00
- 08:00 AM
61.7 08:00
- 09:00 AM
56.2 09:00
- 10:00 AM
59.9 10:00
- 11:00 AM
57.5 11:00-12:00 PM
55.5 CNEL:
59.2
Source: Acoustics Group, Inc.
Council Agenda- May 15, 2025
MEASUREMENT DATA - HOURLY NOISE LEVELS
Project: Indian Wells Country Club Pickleball Courts
Project Address: 45850 Indian Wells Ln, Indian Wells, CA 92210 Date:
NM Location: 76801 Iroquois Dr, Indian Wells, CA 92210
Noise Position:
Sources: Gardeners at 1:15 PM, Sprinklers at 1:10 AM and 6:01 AM, Gardeners at 9:15 AM 2/19/2025
- 2/20/2025
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- 04:00 PM
45.4 04:00
- 05:00 PM
43.7 05:00
- 06:00 PM
44.3 06:00
- 07:00 PM
42.3 07:00
- 08:00 PM
44.3 08:00
- 09:00 PM
41.9 09:00
- 10:00 PM
44.3 10:00
- 11:00 PM
43.4 11:00-12:00 AM
48.7 12:00
- 01:00 AM
36.8 01:00
- 02:00 AM
41.6 02:00
- 03:00 AM
36.4 03:00
- 04:00 AM
34.8 04:00
- 05:00 AM
41.7 05:00
- 06:00 AM
44.8 06:00
- 07:00 AM
52.7 07:00
- 08:00 AM
49.1 08:00
- 09:00 AM
50.5 09:00
- 10:00 AM
58.6 10:00-11:00 AM
51.3 11:00-12:00 PM
55.9 CNEL:
53.6 Source: Acoustics Group, Inc.
Council Agenda- May 15, 2025
NOISE MONITORING FIELD DATA SHEET
Project:
City of Indian Wells - Indian Wells Country Club - Pink Noise Demonstration Date:
3/6/2025
Loc:
46000 Club Dr, Indian Wells, CA 92210
SLM:
Bruel & Kjmr 2250
SN:
3011736
Mic:
Bruel & Kja r 4189
SN:
3099878
P/A:
Bruel & Kjaer ZC0032
SN:
26056
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Time
L2
L8
L25
L50
L90
L99
Lmin
Lmax
Leq
Notes
2/19/2025
12:57:19
94.0 94.0
93.9 93.7
93.6 93.6
93.6 94.2
93.9 Source
2/19/2025
12:57:19
55.4 55.2
55.1 54.9
54.5 54.4
54.4 55.5
54.9 NM1 - Reciever
2/19/2025
12:51:11
95.7 95.7
95.6 95.5
95.4 95.3
95.6 95.3
95.6 Source
2/19/2025
12:51:11
63.1 62.9
62.6 62.4
62.1 61.8
61.7 63.2
62.5 NM2 - Reciever
2/19/2025
12:43:49
94.4 94.2
94.2 94.1
93.8 93.8
93.8 94.6
94.2 Source
2/19/2025
12:43:49
61.8 61.6
61.4 61.2
60.9 60.6
60.5 61.9
61.3 NM3 - Reciever
19 -Feb -25
1:17:35 PM
95.7 95.7
95.6 95.6
95.3 95.2
95.3 95.7
95.5 Source
19 -Feb -25
1:17:35 PM
96.1 96.0
95.8 95.7
95.3 95.2
42.6 45.4
43.9 NM4 - Reciever
19 -Feb -25
1:25:21 PM
48.3 47.9
46.5 42.9
42.1 41.8
95.2 96.0
95.6 Source
19 -Feb -25
1:25:21 PM
95.7 95.7
95.6 95.6
95.3 95.2
41.8 48.5
44.8 NM4.2 - Reciever
19 -Feb -25
1:22:39 PM
95.7 95.7
95.6 95.6
95.3 95.2
95.1 95.6
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19 -Feb -25
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NOISE MONITORING FIELD DATA SHEET
Project:
City of Indian Wells - Indian Wells Country Club - Pickleball Demonstration Date:
3/3/2025
Loc:
Tustin Pickleball
1302 Service Rd, Tustin, CA 92780
SLM:
Bruel & Kja r 2250
SN:
3011736
Mic:
Bruel & Kjmr 4189
SN:
3099878
PIA:
Bruel & Kjmr ZC0032
SN:
26056
Start
Duration
L2
L8
L25
L50
L90
L99
Lmax
Lmin
Leg
Notes
3/3/2025
00:02:01
78.5 74.7
68.1 64.6
56.0 54.5
82.5 53.9
69.5 ST1 - Regular Paddles
1:31 PM
3/3/2025
00:02:00
72.2 70.6
67.7 63.3
57.2 54.1
73.8 53.8
65.7 ST2 - Regular Paddles
1:36 PM
3/3/2025
00:01:42
81.6 78.5
74.4 68.6
63.4 61.3
83.4 60.6
73.8 ST3 - Regular Paddles
1:35 PM
3/3/2025
00:01:42
69.0 66.3
63.1 60.9
58.8 57.8
75.0 57.3
63.7 ST4 - Regular Paddles
1:38 PM
3/3/2025
00:11:19
61.9 51.5
49.9 49.0
47.3 45.8
73.4 45.3
53.7 ST1 - Hush Paddles
1:44 PM
3/3/2025
00:10:01
49.4 47.2
45.1 43.9
42.2 41.0
52.6 40.4
44.7 ST2 - Hush Paddles
1:46 PM
3/3/2025
00:10:35
76.7 73.8
72.3 70.5
68.0 65.3
81.4 64.3
71.5 ST3 - Hush Paddles
1:49 PM
3/3/2025
00:10:04
78.4 76.5
74.7 73.0
68.0 63.9
81.8 62.4
73.6 ST4 - Hush Paddles
1:41 PM
Council Agenda- Ma A, 2025
INDIAN WELLS COUNTRY CLUB PICKLEBALL NOISE STUDY
1 APPENDIX B. CITY OF INDIAN WELLS MUNICIPAL CODE
MARCH 13, 2024
ILCOUt3TZCt3 ROVr" T
CONSULTANTS IN ACOUSTICS, NOISE & VIBRATION
(877) 595-9988
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§ 9.06.010
CHAPTER 9.06
NOISE
§ 9.06.020
§ 9.06.010. Purpose.
The purpose of this Chapter is to control unnecessary, excessive, and annoying noise in the City as specified in this Chapter.
(Ord. 277 § 3, 1991)
§ 9.06.020. Definitions.
The following words, phrases, and terms as used in this Chapter shall have the meaning as indicated below:
"Ambient noise level" means the all encompassing noise level associated with a given environment, being a composite of sounds from all sources, excluding the alleged offensive noise, at the location and approximate time at which a comparison with the alleged offensive noise is to be made.
"Cumulative period" means an additive period of time composed of individual time segments which may be continuous or interrupted.
"Decibel" or "dBA" means a unit which denotes the ratio between two (2) quantities which are proportional to power; the number of decibels corresponding to the ratio of two (2) amounts of power is ten (10) times the logarithm to the base of ten (10) of this ratio. "Emergency work" means the use of any machinery, equipment, vehicle, manpower or other activity in an effort to protect, maintain, provide or restore safe conditions in the community or for citizenry, or work by private or public utilities when restoring utility service. "Grading" means any excavating or drilling of earth material or any combination thereof conducted to prepare a site for construction or the placement of the improvements thereon. "Leaf blower" means portable power equipment that is powered by fuel or electricity, either hand held or transported on the back, and used in any landscape maintenance, construction, property repair, or property maintenance for the purpose of blowing, dispersing or redistributing dust, dirt, leaves, grass clippings, cuttings and trimmings from trees and shrubs or other debris. "Mobile noise source" means any noise source other than a stationary noise source. "Noise level" means the "A" weighted sound pressure level in decibels obtained by using a sound level meter at slow response with a reference pressure of twenty micropascals. The unit of measurement shall be designated as dBA.
"Person" means a person, firm, association, co -partnership, joint venture, corporation or any entity, public or private in nature.
"Power equipment" means equipment that is powered by fuel or electricity and used in any landscape maintenance, construction, property repair, or property maintenance. "Residential property" means a parcel of real property which is developed and used either in part or in whole for residential purposes other than transient uses such as hotels and motels, and other than nonconforming residential uses within nonresidential zones.
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§ 9.06.040
"Simple tone noise" or "pure tone noise" means a noise characterized by the presence of a predominant frequency or frequencies such as might be produced by a whistle or hum. "Sound level meter" means an instrument that meets or exceeds American National Standards Institute's Standard S1.4 1971 for type 2 sound level meters for an instrument and the associated recording and analyzing equipment which will provide equivalent data. "Sound pressure level" means a sound pressure level of a sound, in decibels, as defined in ANSI Standards 51.2 1962 and 51.13 1921; that is, twenty (20) times the logarithm to the base ten of the ratio of the pressure of the sound to a reference pressure, which reference pressure shall be 0.0002 dryness per square centimeter.
"Stationary noise source" means the source which is often referred to as "fixed source" (non - transportation related) including, but not limited to, mechanical electric equipment, various power tools, construction, commercial, industrial and agricultural activity and animal noise. (Ord. 277 § 3, 1991; Ord. 359 § 1, 1995; Ord. 438 § 1, 1998) § 9.06.030. Sound level measurement —General.
(a) Use of Sound Level Meter. Any noise level measurements made pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter shall be performed using a sound level meter as defined in Section 9.06.020.
If the sound standard applied pursuant to this Chapter is not measured in decibels, then sound level measurements are not required to establish a violation of this Chapter. (b) Location for Measuring Exterior Noise Levels. The location selected for measuring exterior noise levels shall be at any point on the receiver's affected property. In the case of interior noise measurements, the windows shall be in normal seasonal configuration (closed during the months of May through September) and the measurement shall be made at a point at least four feet (4') from the wall, ceiling or floor nearest the affected occupied area. (Ord. 277 § 3, 1991; Ord. 359 § 1, 1995; Ord. 684 § 1, 2015) § 9.06.040. Noise standards.
(a) Exterior Noise Standards.
(1) Standards for Residential Properties. The following exterior noise standards, unless otherwise specifically indicated in this Chapter for all residential properties shall be:
55 dBA
7:01 a.m. to 10 p.m.
50 dBA
10:01 p.m. to 7 a.m.
(2) Noise Level Categories. It is unlawful for any person at any location within the City to create any noise, or to allow the creation of any noise on property owned, leased, occupied, or otherwise controlled by such person, that exceeds, when measured on any other residential property the exterior residential noise standard by:
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§ 9.06.040
(3)
§ 9.06.041
Decibels Cumulative Period
(i) +3 30 minutes/hour
(ii) +5 15 minutes/hour
(iii) +10 5 minutes/hour
(iv) +15 1 minute/hour
(v) +20 Not to be exceeded.
Ambient Noise Level. If the ambient noise level exceeds that permitted by the noise limit categories specified in subsections (a)(2)(i) and (a)(2)(ii) of this Section, the allowed noise limit shall be increased in five (5) dBA increments in each category to encompass the ambient noise level. If the ambient noise level exceeds the noise level category set forth in subsection (a)(2)(v), the maximum ambient noise level shall be the noise limit set forth in subsection (a)(2)(v) of this Section. (b) Interior Noise Standards.
(1) Standards for Residential Properties. It is unlawful for any person to create any noise from inside his or her unit that causes the noise level, when measured in a neighboring unit during the period 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., to exceed:
Decibels Cumulative Period
(i) 45 dBA more than 5 min. in any hour
(ii) 50 dBA more than 1 min. in any hour
(iii) 55 dBA in any period of time
(2) Ambient Noise Level. In the event the ambient noise level exceeds the noise limit set forth in either subsection (b)(1)(i) or (b)(1)(ii) of this Section, the cumulative period applicable to said category shall be increased to reflect said ambient noise level. In the event the ambient noise level exceeds the noise limit set forth in subsection (b)(1)(iii) of this Section, the maximum allowable noise level under said category shall be increased to reflect the maximum ambient noise level.
(Ord. 359 § 1, 1995)
§ 9.06.041. Exceptions.
The following activities shall be exempted from the noise standard provisions of Section 9.06.040:
(a) School bands, school athletic and school entertainment events. School entertainment events shall not include events sponsored by student organizations; (b) Outdoor gatherings, public dances, shows and sporting and entertainment events, provided said events are conducted pursuant to a discretionary license or permit by the City; (c) Activities conducted on parks and public playgrounds, provided such parks and public Downloaded from https://ecode360.com/IN4940 on 2025-03-07
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playgrounds are owned and operated by a public entity;
(d) Any mechanical device, apparatus, emergency generator having a maximum generation of fifteen thousand (15,000) kilowatts, equipment related to or connected with emergency activities or emergency work, but only for the period in which there is an emergency and, in the case of emergency generators, only during a power outage and routine testing of generators;
(e) Noise sources associated with construction or landscape maintenance activities during the hours specified by Section 9.06.047(b); provided, however, that the operation of an internal combustion engine shall not be exempt pursuant to this subsection if such engine is not equipped with suitable exhaust and intake silencers which are in good working order. The Planning Director may permit work to be done during the hours not exempt by this subsection in the case of urgent necessity and in the interest of public health and welfare for a period not to exceed three (3) days. Application for this exemption may be made in conjunction with the application for the work permit or during progress of the work; Maintenance of trees and residential property by the property occupant him/herself provided said activities take place between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.; (g) Tree and park and street maintenance activities conducted by the City; (h) Any activity to the extent provisions of Chapter 65 of Title 42 of the United States Code, and Articles 3 and 3.5 of Chapter 4 of Division 9 of the Public Utilities Code of the State of California preempt local control of noise regulations and land use regulations related to noise control of airports and their surrounding geographical areas, any noise source associated with the construction, development, manufacture, maintenance, testing or operation of any aircraft engine, or of any weapons system or subsystems which are owned, operated or under the jurisdiction of the United States, any other activity to the extent regulation thereof has been preempted by State or Federal law or regulation.
(Ord. 359 § 1, 1995; Ord. 626 § 1, 2009)
(f)
§ 9.06.042. Schools, hospitals, and churches.
It is unlawful for any person to create any noise which causes the noise level at any school, hospital or church while the same is in use to exceed the noise limits as specified in subsection (a) of this Section, or which noise level unreasonably interferes with the use of such institutions or which unreasonably disturbs or annoys patients in the hospital, provided conspicuous signs, conforming to applicable law and as may be required to be approved by applicable authority, are displayed in three (3) separate locations within one -tenth (1/10) of a mile of the institution indicating the presence of a school, church, or hospital. (Ord. 359 § 1, 1995)
§ 9.06.043. Residential pumps, fans, and air conditioners. (a) It is unlawful for any person to operate any residential fans, air conditioners, stationary pumps, stationary cooling towers, stationary compressors, similar mechanical device or any combination thereof installed after August 16, 1991 in any manner so as to create any noise which would cause the maximum noise level to exceed: (i) sixty (60) dBA at any point at Downloaded from https://ecode360.com/IN4940 on 2025-03-07
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§ 9.06.047
least one (1) foot inside the property line of the affected residential property and three (3) to five (5) feet above ground level; (ii) fifty-five (55) dBA in the center of a neighboring patio three (3) to five (5) feet above ground level; (iii) fifty-five (55) dBA outside of the neighboring living area window nearest the equipment location. Measurements shall be taken with the microphone not more than three (3) feet from the window opening but at least three (3) feet from any other surface.
(b) Equipment installed after August 18, 1996 must comply with a maximum limit of fifty-five (55) dBA at any point at least one (1) foot inside the property line of the affected residential property and three (3) to five (5) feet above ground level. (c) Equipment installed before August 18, 1991 must comply with a limit of sixty-five (65) dBA maximum sound level, at any point at least one (1) foot inside the property line of the affected residential property and three (3) to five (5) feet above ground level after the effective date of this Chapter.
(Ord. 359 § 1, 1995)
§ 9.06.044. Off -road vehicles.
It is unlawful for any person to operate any motorcycle or recreational off -road vehicle on or off a public road in such a manner that the noise level exceeds the exterior noise standards specified in subsection 9.06.040(a).
(Ord. 359 § 1, 1995)
§ 9.06.045. Waste disposal vehicles.
It is unlawful for any person authorized to engage in waste disposal service or garbage collection to operate any truck mounted waste or garbage loading and/or composting equipment or similar mechanical device in any manner so as to create any noise exceeding the following level, when measured at a distance of fifty (50) feet from the equipment or any residential property:
(a) New equipment purchased or leased on or after February 16, 1992 shall not exceed a noise level of eighty (80) dBA.
(b) New equipment purchased or leased on or after February 16, 1995 shall not exceed a noise level of seventy-five (75) dBA.
(c) No equipment shall exceed a noise level of eighty (80) dBA after August 18, 1996. (Ord. 359 § 1, 1995)
§ 9.06.047. Construction or landscape maintenance noise.
Construction, landscape maintenance, and similar activities shall be limited to the following hours unless a temporary waiver is granted by the Planning Director or his/her authorized designee:
Monday - Friday
Saturday
7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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§ 9.06.047
§ 9.06.049
No usage on Sundays or National Holidays*
* New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
(Ord. 277 § 3 (Exhibit A), 1991; Ord. 300 §§ 1-3, 1992; Ord. 330 § 1, 1993; Ord. 359 § 1, 1995; Ord. 362 (Exhibit A), 1995; Ord. 366 (Exhibit A), 1995; Ord. 392 §§ 1-2, 1996; Ord. 438 § 3, 1998)
§ 9.06.048. Golf courses.
This section applies only to golf courses.
(a) Mowing. Mowing of greens and tees may begin at 6:00 a.m. year round. (1) Special Events. Mowing of all other golf course areas may begin at 6:00 a.m. for special events providing the golf course manager has received City approval in the form of a Temporary Use Permit.
(b) Leaf blowers. Golf course operators may operate leaf blowers in conjunction with general maintenance subject to the hours of operation as specified in Section 9.06.047. (c) Noise Levels. All golf course activities are subject to the general noise and hour regulations except as noted in this Section.
(Ord. 438 § 4, 1998)
§ 9.06.049. Restrictions and waivers.
(a) Disposal of Dirt, Dust. Debris, Leaves, Grass Clippings, Etc. Operation of power equipment shall not cause dirt, dust, debris, leaves, grass clippings, cuttings or trimmings from trees or shrubs to be blown or deposited on any adjacent or other parcel of land, lot, or public right- of-way/property other than the parcel, land, lot upon which the power equipment is being operated. Deposits of dirt, dust, leaves, grass clippings, debris, cuttings or trimmings from trees or shrubs shall be removed and disposed of in a sanitary manner which will prevent dispersion by wind, vandalism, or similar means within six (6) hours of deposit by the user or property occupant.
(b) Waivers.
(1) Limited Temporary Waivers. The Planning Director may issue a temporary waiver allowing construction or landscape maintenance activities that may cause intermittent noise between 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. from June 1st through September 14th, Monday through Friday. The waiver shall not allow the operation of heavy equipment, internal combustion engines, pneumatic tools or power equipment before 7:00 a.m. Upon receipt by the Building and Safety Division of the Community Development Department of two (2) written complaints identifying the address where the noise violation occurred, the time of the violation, and the name of the complainant, the Department shall commence an investigation. If in the opinion of the Depai lment a violation of the temporary waiver Downloaded from https://ecode360.com/IN4940 on 2025-03-07
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§ 9.06.049
or of this Chapter has occurred, notice of revocation shall be served on the permittee or any worker on the job site and posted on the job site. The revocation hearing may be held with at least twenty-four (24) hours' notice to the permittee. The director's decision may be appealed to the City Council. The written appeal must be filed with the City Clerk within ten (10) days of the decision. Appeals do not stay the decision of the Director. A fee for the waiver shall be charged in the amount set by resolution.
In the absence of a resolution setting a flat fee, the fee shall be the amount necessary to reimburse the City for expenses incurred with respect to issuing, administering or enforcing the waiver or conditions thereof. The fee imposed shall not exceed the actual administrative costs, including applicable overhead costs as permitted by Federal Circular A 87 standards.
(2) Limited Temporary Waivers. The City Council may issue a temporary waiver allowing construction activities that may cause intermittent noise between 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Monday through Saturday. A waiver may be granted if the noise source is located at least nine hundred (900) feet from a residential neighborhood, will not disturb residential areas and there is documented urgency to complete construction. The waiver shall make fmdings as herein required, state which sections are waived and shall state all applicable mitigation measures. The waiver may be issued for a limited term. Upon receipt by the Building and Safety Division of the Community Development Department of two (2) written complaints identifying the address where the noise violation occurred, the time of the violation, and the name of the complainant, the Department shall commence an investigation. If in the opinion of the Department a violation of the temporary waiver or of this Chapter has occurred, notice of violation shall be served on the permittee or any worker on the job site and posted on the job site.
A revocation hearing before the City Council may be held with at least twenty-four (24) hours notice to the permittee. In the absence of a resolution setting a flat fee, the fee shall be the amount necessary to reimburse the City for expenses incurred with respect to issuing, administering or enforcing the waiver or conditions thereof. The fee imposed shall not exceed the actual administrative costs, including applicable overhead costs as permitted by Federal Circular A 87 standards.
Limited Provisional Waivers. After holding a public hearing, the City Council may in its discretion issue a provisional waiver for a limited term allowing construction activities between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Monday through Saturday if the noise source is located at least nine hundred (900) feet from a residential neighborhood and there is documented urgency to complete construction. Without notice or hearing, the City Council may terminate the provisional waiver or modify the conditions under which it was issued. Termination or modification without notice or hearing is necessary to account for the increased adverse response to noise during these time periods. Absent such controls, this Chapter authorizing provisional waivers would not have been adopted.
(4) Bridge Reconstruction Waivers (Miles Avenue). The Planning Director may issue a temporary waiver allowing Miles Avenue Bridge re -construction activities that may cause intermittent noise between 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. from June 1st through September 14th, Monday through Friday and early morning concrete and or asphalt installation due to climatic conditions between 2:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. from June 1st (3)
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(5)
§ 9.06.050
through September 14th, Monday through Friday. If any written complaints are received, without notice of hearing the Planning Director may terminate the provisional waiver or modify the conditions as necessary under which it was issued to account for the increased adverse response to noise during these time periods. Following the Planning Director's decision the provisional waiver will be placed on the next City Council Agenda for final determination review.
Warner Trail Sewer, Storm Drain and Street Widening Project. The Planning Director may issue a temporary waiver allowing construction activities for the Warner Trail Sewer, Storm Drain and Street Widening Project that may cause intermittent noise between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. weekdays, and between 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.
Saturdays from August 19, 2004 through October 15, 2004. If any written complaints are received concerning construction noise due to this Project during such time periods, then without notice or hearing, the Planning Director may terminate such waiver or impose any conditions he or she deems necessary to mitigate adverse impacts during these time periods. Following the Planning Director's issuance of a temporary waiver and/or decision to impose or not impose conditions following the subsequent receipt of complaints, the temporary waiver and/or decision of the Planning Director following receipt of any such complaint shall be placed on the next feasible City Council Agenda for ratification or disapproval by the City Council; provided, however, that any temporary waiver granted by the Planning Director shall remain in effect unless and until modified or terminated by the City Council.
(6) Large Developments in Excess of Six Hundred (600) Acres (Site Access). Contractors or any person involved in the development of a single project site in excess of six hundred (600) acres is permitted vehicle access to the portion of the project site where work is to be performed ("the work site") after 6:00 a.m. Monday through Friday and after 7:00 a.m. on Saturday. Such access between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m.
Monday through Friday, and 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. on Saturdays, shall be solely for the purposes of access to the work site and preconstruction set-up. The operation of heavy equipment such as grading equipment, internal combustion engines such as generators, pneumatic tools or power equipment except for the sole purpose of access to the work site, shall not take place prior to 7:00 a.m. Monday through Friday and 8:00 a.m. Saturday.
(Ord. 438 § 5, 1998; Ord. 514 § 1, 2002; Ord. 538 § 3, 2003; Ord. 562 § 2, 2004; Ord. 563 § 2, 2004; Ord. 730 § 1, 2020)
§ 9.06M50. General noise regulations.
(a) General Prohibition. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Chapter, and in addition thereto, it is unlawful, between the hours of 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., for any person to make or continue, or cause to be made or continued, any loud, unnecessary or unusual noise that causes discomfort or annoyance to any reasonable person of ordinary sensibilities that is audible from any curb line or beyond the boundary line of the parcel from which the noise emanates.
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or all of the following:
(1) The sound level of the objectionable noise;
(2) The sound level of the ambient noise;
(3) The proximity of the noise to residential sleeping facilities; (4) The nature and zoning of the area within which the noise emanates; (5) The density of the inhabitation of the area within which the noise emanates; (6) The time of day or night the noise occurs;
(7) Whether the noise is continuous, recurrent or intermittent; or (8) Whether the noise is produced by a commercial or noncommercial activity. (Ord. 277 § 3, 1991; Ord. 684 § 2, 2015; Ord. 731 § 3, 2020) § 9.06.060
§ 9.06.051. Declaration of certain acts constituting excessive noise. (a) The following activities are deemed to cause loud and excessive noise that are harmful to the health, safety, and general welfare of the community when conducted between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.:
(1) Yelling, shouting, hooting, whistling, singing, and loud or boisterous talking that is audible from any curb line or beyond the boundary line of the parcel from which the noise emanates;
(2) Using a stereo system, Bluetooth speaker, or sound amplifier of any nature that is audible from any curb line or beyond the boundary line of the parcel from which the noise emanates; or
(3)
Playing musical instruments outside.
(b) Evidence showing a person engaged in any of the activities listed in subsection (a) during the prohibited hours shall constitute prima facie evidence establishing a violation of this Chapter.
Any law enforcement officers, including, but not limited to, City code enforcement officers and building inspectors, and Riverside County Sheriffs Department deputies, who are authorized by the City to enforce codes, ordinances, mandates, regulations, resolutions, rules or other laws adopted by the City, and who encounters evidence of a prima facie violation of this Section may impound as evidence any stereo system, Bluetooth speaker, sound amplifier of any nature or musical instruments used in commission of the violation. (Ord. 684 § 3, 2015; Ord. 731 § 4, 2020)
§ 9.06.060. Special conditions permits.
Notwithstanding any provision of this Chapter, the Community Development Director may grant special condition permits for a period not exceeding three (3) days when the general purpose and intent of this Chapter can be carried out by the granting of the special condition permit, provided, however, that no permit shall be issued for any activity which violates any provision of Section Downloaded from https://ecode360.com/IN4940 on 2025-03-07
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9.06.040(a). Said special condition permits may be renewed for a period not to exceed three (3) days at the discretion of the Community Development Director. (Ord. 277 § 3, 1991)
§ 9.06.070. Variances procedures.
(a) Application and Fee. The owner or operator of a noise source which violates any of the provisions of this Chapter may file an application with the Community Development Director for a variance from the provisions thereof. The application shall set forth all actions taken to comply with this Chapter, the reasons why immediate compliance cannot be achieved, a proposed method for achieving compliance and a proposed time schedule for its accomplishment. If the applicant determines that compliance cannot be feasibly achieved at all, the application shall also set forth the reasons for such determination, the actions which have been taken to comply with this Chapter, a proposed method for complying as nearly as is feasible and a proposed time schedule for its accomplishment. Said application shall be accompanied by a fee in the amount established by resolution of the City Council. (b) Application for More Than One Noise Source. A separate application shall be filed for each noise source; provided, however, that several mobile sources under common ownership or several fixed sources on a single property may be combined into one application. (c) Referral to Planning Commission. Upon receipt of said application and fee, the Community Development Director shall refer the application with his or her recommendation thereon within thirty (30) days to the Planning Commission.
(d) Public Hearing. Upon receipt of an application for a variance, the Planning Commission shall schedule a public hearing to be conducted within sixty (60) days of receipt of the application from the Community Development Director. During the public hearing, the applicant and the Community Development Director may submit oral and documentary evidence relative to their respective contentions. The Planning Commission may deny the application for a variance or may grant a variance. The Commission may grant a variance to permit a condition which violates this Chapter to exist. A variance may be for a limited period and may be subject to any other terms, conditions, and requirements as the Planning Commission deems reasonable to achieve maximum compliance with the provisions of this Chapter. Such terms, conditions, and requirements may include, but shall not be limited to, limitations of noise levels and operating hours.
(e) Conditions of Variance. Each variance shall set forth the approved method of achieving maximum compliance and a time schedule for its accomplishment. In its determinations, the Planning Commission shall consider the magnitude of nuisance caused by the offensive noise, the uses of property within the area of impingement by the noise, the time factors related to the study, design, financing and construction of remedial work, the economic factors related to age and useful life of equipment and the general public interest and welfare.
Planning Commission Considerations. In deciding whether to grant a variance, the Planning Commission shall consider all facts relating to whether strict compliance with the requirement of this Chapter will cause practical difficulties, unnecessary hardship or unreasonable expense and any other relevant considerations, including, but not limited to, the fact that a commercial development commenced construction prior to the existence of a (f)
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(g)
§ 9.06.080
residence affected by noise from such facility.
Time Limit for Planning Commission Decision. The Planning Commission shall render a decision within sixty (60) days of completion of the hearing. The decision of the Planning Commission shall be transmitted to the applicant by the City Clerk. (h) Status of Applicant Until Variance is Granted. An applicant for a variance shall remain subject to prosecution under the terms of this Chapter until a variance is granted.
Appeals.
(1) Within fifteen (15) days following the decision of the Planning Commission on an application, the applicant, or any affected resident or property owner may appeal the decision to the City Council by filing a notice of appeal with the secretary of the Planning Commission. In the case of an appeal by the applicant for a variance the notice of appeal shall be accompanied by a fee to be computed by the secretary on the basis of the estimated cost of preparing the materials required to be forwarded to the City Council as discussed hereafter. If the actual cost of such preparation differs from the estimated cost a supplemental payment shall be made to the secretary. (2) Within ten (10) days following the receipt of a notice of appeal, the secretary of the Planning Commission shall forward to the City Clerk copies of the application for a variance and all papers and exhibits concerning said application received by the hearing board and its decision thereon. Any person may file with the City Clerk written arguments in favor or against said decision.
(3) Within thirty (30) days following conduct of the hearing before the City Council, the Council shall either affirm, modify, or reverse the decision of the Planning Commission.
In deciding the appeal, the City Council shall have the same powers as are conferred on the Planning Commission. The City Council may also direct the Planning Commission to conduct further proceedings on said application. Failure of the City Council to affirm, modify or reverse the decision of the Planning Commission or to direct the Planning Commission to conduct further proceedings within thirty (30) days from the date of the hearing will constitute an affirmation of the decision of the Planning Commission. (Ord. 277 § 3, 1991)
(i)
§ 9.06.075. Duty to cooperate.
No person shall refuse to cooperate with, or obstruct, any authorized person charged with the enforcement of this Chapter when such authorized person is engaged in the performance of his or her duties.
(Ord. 684 § 4, 2015)
§ 9.06.080. Violations —Penalty.
Any person violating any of the provisions of this Chapter is guilty of an infraction and shall be subject to the maximum punishment set forth in State law or applicable City Code Section
1.20.030, provided that the first citation shall be a fine of two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) and each subsequent citation shall be a fine of five hundred dollars ($500.00). Each day such violation Downloaded from https://ecode360.com/IN4940 on 2025-03-07
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is committed or permitted to continue shall constitute a separate offense and shall be punishable as such. The provisions of this Chapter shall not be construed as permitting conduct not proscribed herein and shall not affect the enforceability of any other applicable provisions of law. (Ord. 277 § 3, 1991; Ord. 684 § 5, 2015; Ord. 721 § 1, 2019) § 9.06.090. Severability.
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this Chapter is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed as a separate, distinct and independent provision, and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions thereof.
(Ord. 277 § 3, 1991)
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INDIAN WELLS COUNTRY CLUB PICKLEBALL NOISE STUDY
1 APPENDIX C. NOISE MODELING INPUT/OUTPUT
MARCH 13, 2024
ILCOUt3TZCt3 ROVr" T
CONSULTANTS IN ACOUSTICS, NOISE & VIBRATION
(877) 595-9988
Council Agenda- May 15, 2025
CadnaA Input Output
Project: Indian Wells Country Club
Case: 6 Courts
Receiver
Name
NM1
NM2
NM3
NM4
NM4.2
NM4.3
Area Source
Name
12 People
Sound Levels
Name
Pic Medan Strike
Person
Result Table
Receiver
Name
NM1
NM2
NM3
NM4
NM4.2
NM4.3
M. ID Level Lr Limit. Value Land Use Height Coordinates Day Night Day Night Type Auto Noise Type X Y Z
(dBA) (dBA) (dBA) (dBA) (m) (m) (m) (m)
49:6 49.6 0 0 x Total 1.5 r 732.12 642.89 38.38
51.9 51.9 0 0 x Total 1.5 r 848.82 410.1 39.6
54.5 54.5 0 0 x Total 1.5 r 818.43 329.15 41.38
25.7 25.7 0 0 x Total 1.5 r 364.51 721.13 41.97
28.3 28.3 0 0 x Total 1.5 r 470.67 673.76 39.3
27.7 27.7 0 0 x Total 1.5 r 533.42 608.09 39.3
M. ID Result. PWL Result. PWL" Lw/Li Correction Sound Reduction Attenuatior Operating Time KO Freq. Direct. Moving Pt. Src Day Evening Night Day Evening Night Type Value norm. Day Evening Night R Area Day Special Night Number (dBA) (dBA) (dBA) (dBA) (dub) (dBA) d8(A) dB(A) dB(A) dB(A) (m°) (min) (min) (min) (dB) (Hz) Day Evening Night 101 101 101 78.5 78.5 78.5 Lw" Ps 0 0 0 P
2 101 101 101 78.5 78.5 78.5 Lw" Ps 0 0 0 P
3 101 101 101 78.5 78.5 78.5 Lw" Ps 0 0 0 P
4 101 101 101 78.5 78.5 78.5 Lw" Ps 0 0 0 P
5 101 101 101 78.5 78.5 78.5 Lw" Ps 0 0 0 P
6 101 101 101 78.5 78.5 78.5 Lw" Ps 0 0 0 0 P
69:6 69.6 69.6 52.6 52.6 52.6 PWL-Pt P 0 0 0 0 (none) 12 0 0 ID Type Oktave Spectrum (dB) Source
Weight. 31.5 63 125 250 500 1000 2000 4000 8000 A lin
Ps Lw 43.6 46.1 46.4 52.5 69.1 77.9 65.8 55.1 50.8 78.5 78.7 P Lw 56.2 57.3 59.9 56.5 56.5 54.3 51.1 43 37 58.9 65.1 ID
Land Use Limiting Value rel. /Ws '{Vgtop@D Lr w/o Noise Control dL req. Lr w/ Noise Control Exceeding passive NC Day Night Station Distance Height Day Night Day Night Day Night Day Night d8(A) dB(A) °SuAdAp@'i in m d8(A) dB(A) d8(A) dB(A) dB(A) d8(A) d8(A) dB(A) 48(8) 0 0 49.6 49.6 49.6 49.6 0 0 -
0 0 51.9 51.9 51.9 51.9 0 0 -
54.5 54.5 54.5 54.5 0 0 -
25.7 25.7 25.7 25.7 0 0 -
28.3 28.3 28.3 28.3 0 0 -
27.7 27.7 27.7 27.7 0 0 -
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CadnaA Input Output
Project Indian Wells Country Club
Case: 6 Courts 12 -ft Barrer NES
Receiver
Name
NM1
NM2
NM3
NM4
NM4.2
NM4.3
Area Source
Name
12 People
Barrier
Name
North
East
South
Sound Levels
Name
Picklebatt Strike
Person
Result Table
Receiver
Name
NM1
NM2
NM3
NM4
NM4.2
NM4.3
M. ID Level Lr Limit. Value Land Use Height Coordinates Day Night Day Night Type Auto Noise Type X Y Z
(dBA) (dBA) (dBA) (dBA) (m) (m) (m) (m)
45.1 45.1 0 0 x Total 1.5 r 732.12 642.89 38.38
46.8 46.8 0 0 x Total 1.5 r 848.82 410.1 39.6
49.3 49.3 0 0 x Total 1.5 r 818.43 329.15 41.38
23.9 23.9 0 0 x Total 1.5 r 364.51 721.13 41.97
25.5 25.5 0 0 x Total 1.5 r 470.67 673.76 39.3
26.2 26.2 0 0 x Total 1.5 r 533.42 608.09 39.3
M. ID Result. PWL Result. PWL" Lw/Li Correction Sound Reduction Attenuatior Operating Time KO Freq. Direct. Moving Pt. Src Day Evening Night Day Evening Night Type Value norm. Day Evening Night R Area Day Special Night Number (dBA) (4BA) (dBA) (dBA) (dub) (dBA) d8(A) dB(A) dB(A) dB(A) (ma) (min) (min) (min) (dB) (Hz) Day Evening Night 101 101 101 78.5 78.5 78.5 Lw" Ps 0 0 0 P
2 101 101 101 78.5 78.5 78.5 Lw" Ps 0 0 0 P
3 101 101 101 78.5 78.5 78.5 Lw" Ps 0 0 0 P
4 101 101 101 78.5 78.5 78.5 Lw" Ps 0 0 0 P
5 101 101 101 78.5 78.5 78.5 Lw" Ps 0 0 0 P
6 101 101 101 78.5 78.5 78.5 Lw" Ps 0 0 0 0 P
69.6 69.6 69.6 52.6 -58.2 -58.2 PWL-Pt P 0 0 0 0 (none) 12 0 0 M. ID RB Residents Absorption Height
Begin
(m)
x 3.66 r
z 3.66 r
k 3.66 r
ID Type Oktave Spectrum (dB) Source
Weight. 31.5 63 125 250 500 1000 2000 4000 8000 A tin
Ps Lw 43.6 46.1 46.4 52.5 69.1 77.9 65.8 55.1 50.8 78.5 78.7 P Lw 56.2 57.3 59.9 56.5 56.5 54.3 51.1 43 37 58.9 65.1 Land Use Limiting Value rel. Axis '{VDtdp@D Lr w/o Noise Control dL req. Lrw/ Noise Control Exceeding passive NC ID Day Night Station Distance Height Day Night Day Night Day Night Day Night dB(A) 48(5) °&AdAp@': m m d8(A) d8(A) 48(A) dB(A) d8(A) dB(A) d8(A) 48(5) 48(A) O 0 45.1 45.1 45.1 45.1 0 0 - -
O 46.8 46.8 46.8 46.8 0 0 - -
O 49.3 49.3 49.3 49.3 0 0 - -
O 23.9 23.9 23.9 23.9 0 0 -
O 25.5 25.5 25.5 25.5 0 0 - -
0 26.2 26.2 26.2 26.2 0 0 - - -
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CadnaA Input Output
Project Indian Wells Country Club
Case: 6 Courts 12 -ft Barrer NES Hush
Receiver
Name
NM1
NM2
NM3
NM4
NM4.2
NM4.3
Area Source
Name
12 People
Barrier
Name
North
East
South
Sound Levels
Name
Picklebat Strike
Person
Hush Paddle
Result Table
Receiver
Name
NM1
NM2
NM3
NM4
NM4.2
NM4.3
ID
Level Lr Limit. Value Land Use Height Coordinates
Day Night Day Night Type Auto Noise Type X Y Z
(dBA) (dBA) (dBA) (dBA) (m) (m) (m) (m)
41.4 41.4 0 0 x Total 1.5 r 732.12 642.89 38.38
43.1 43.1 0 0 x Total 1.5 r 848.82 410.1 39.6
45.5 45.5 0 0 x Total 1.5 r 818.43 329.15 41.38
19.2 19.2 0 0 x Total 1.5 r 364.51 721.13 41.97
21 21 0 0 x Total 1.5 r 470.67 673.76 39.3
21.8 21.8 0 0 x Total 1.5 r 533.42 608.09 39.3
M. ID Result. PWL Result. PWL" Lw/ Li Correction Sound Reduction Attenuatior Operating Time KO Freq. Direct. Moving Pt. Src Day Evening Night Day Evening Night Type Value norm. Day Evening Night R Area Day Special Night Number (dBA) (dBA) (dBA) (dBA) (dub) (dBA) d8(A) dB(A) dB(A) dB(A) (ma) (min) (min) (min) (dB) (Hz) Day Evening Night
97.6 97.6 97.6 75.2 75.2 75.2 Lw" HP 0 0 0 P
2 97.6 97.6 97.6 75.2 75.2 75.2 Lw" HP 0 0 0 P
3 97.6 97.6 97.6 75.2 75.2 75.2 Lw" HP 0 0 0 P.
4 97.6 97.6 97.6 75.2 75.2 75.2 Lw" HP 0 0 0 P
5 97.6 97.6 97.6 75.2 75.2 75.2 Lw" HP 0 0 0 P
6 97.6 97.6 97.6 75.2 75.2 75.2 Lw" HP 0 0 0 P
69.6 69.6 69.8 52.6 52.6 52.6 PWL-Pt P 0 0 0 (none) 12 0 0 M. ID RB Residents Absorption Height
Begin
(m)
u 3.66 r
z 0 3.66 r
k 3.66 r
ID Type Oktave Spectrum (dB) Source
Weight. 31.5 63 125 250 500 1000 2000 4000 8000 A bin
Ps Lw 43.6 46.1 46.4 52.5 69.1 77.9 65.8 55.1 50.8 78.5 78.7 P Lw 56.2 57.3 59.9 56.5 56.5 54.3 51.1 43 37 58.9 65.1 HP LW 54.7 55.5 57.7 61.5 67.7 72.5 69.2 58.8 51.2 75.2 75.5 Land Use Limiting Value rel. Axis '{VOtdp@C Lr w/o Noise Control dL req. Lr w/ Noise Control Exceeding passive NC ID Day Night Station Distance Height Day Night Day Night Day Night Day Night dB(A) de(A) °toAaAp@4 m m dB(A) dB(A) d8(A) dB(A) dB(A) dB(A) d8(A) dB(A) dB(A) 0 41.4 41.4 41.4 41.4 0 0 -
O 43.1 43.1 43.1 43.1 0 0 -
45.5 45.5 45.5 45.5 0 0 -
19:2 19.2 19.2 19.2 0 0 - - 21 21 21 21 0 0 - -
9 21.8 21.8 21.8 21.8 0 0 - - -
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CadnaA Input Output
Project Indian Wells Country Club
Case: 6 Courts 12 -ft Barrer NES Owl
Receiver
Name
NM1
NM2
NM3
NM4
NM4.2
NM4.3
Area Source
Name
12 People
Barrier
Name
North
East
South
Sound Levels
Name
Picklebal Strike
Person
Hush Paddle
Result Table
Receiver
Name
NM1
NM2
NM3
NM4
NM4.2
NM4.3
ID
Level Lr Limit. Value Land Use Height Coordinates
Day Night Day Night Type Auto Noise Type X Y Z
(dBA) (dBA) (dBA) (dBA) (m) (m) (m) (m)
41.9 41.9 0 0 x Total 1.5 r 732.12 642.89 38.38
43.7 43.7 0 0 x Total 1.5 r 848.82 410.1 39.6
46.3 46.3 0 0 x Total 1.5 r 818.43 329.15 41.38
20 20 0 0 a Total 1.5 r 364.51 721.13 41.97
21.7 21.7 0 0 x Total 1.5 r 470.67 673.76 39.3
22.5 22.5 0 0 x Total 1.5 r 533.42 608.09 39.3
M. ID Result. PWL Result. PWL" Lw/Li Correction Sound Reduction Attenuatior Operating Time KO Freq. Direct. Moving Pt. Src Day Evening Night Day Evening Night Type Value norm. Day Evening Night R Area Day Special Night Number (dBA) (dBA) (dBA) (dBA) (dBA) (dBA) dB(A) dB(A) 88(A) 8B(A) (ma) (min) (min) (min) (dB) (Hz) Day Evening Night
98.4 96.9 96.9 75.9 74.4 74.4 Lw" OP 1.5 0 0 P
2 98.4 96.9 96.9 75.9 74.4 74.4 Lw" OP 1.5 0 0 P
3 98.4 96.9 96.9 75.9 74.4 74.4 Lw" OP 1.5 0 0 P
4 98.4 96.9 96.9 75.9 74.4 74.4 Lw" OP 1.5 0 0 P
5 98.4 96.9 96.9 75.9 74.4 74.4 Lw" OP 1.5 0 0 P
6 98.4 96.9 96.9 75.9 74.4 74.4 Lw" OP 1.5 0 0 P
69.6 69.6 69.6 52.6 52.6 52.6 PWL-Pt P 0 0 0 (none) 12 0 0 M. ID RB Residents Absorption Height
Begin
(m)
u 3.66 r
z 0 3.66 r
k 3.66 r
ID Type Oktave Spectrum (dB) Source
Weight. 31.5 63 125 250 500 1000 2000 4000 8000 A Lin
Ps Lw 43.6 46.1 46.4 52.5 69.1 77.9 65.8 55.1 50.8 78.5 78.7 P Lw 56.2 57.3 59.9 56.5 56.5 54.3 51.1 43 37 58.9 65.1 HP LW 54.7 55.5 57.7 61.5 67.7 72.5 69.2 58.8 51.2 75.2 75.5 Land Use Limiting Value rel. Axis 'P/OtOp@ID Lr w/o Noise Control dL req. Lr w/ Noise Control Exceeding passive NC ID Day Night Station Distance Height Day Night Day Night Day Night Day Night 88(A) de(A) °toAaAp@4 m m d8(A) dB(A) d8(A) d8(A) 88)8) dB(A) d8(A) dB(A) dB(A) 0 41.9 41.9 41.9 41.9 0 0 -
0 43.7 43.7 43.7 43.7 0 0 -
46.3 46.3 46.3 46.3 0 0 -
20 20 20 20 0 0 - - 21.7 21.7 21.7 21.7 0 0 - - -
0 22.5 22.5 22.5 22.5 0 0 - - -
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CadnaA Input Output
Project: Indian Wells Country Club
Case:4 Courts
Receiver
Receiver
Name
NM1
NM2
NM3
NM4
NM4.2
NM4.3
Area Source
Name
12 People
Sound Levels
Name
Pickleball Strike
Person
Result Table
Receiver
Name
NM1
NM2
NM3
NM4
NM4.2
NM4.3
ID
Land Use Limiting Value rel. Axis '{V0rdp@C Lr w/o Noise Control dL req. Lr w/ Noise Control Exceeding passive NC Day Night Station Distance Height Day Night Day Night Day Night Day Night d8(A) d8(A) OwAdAp@'i m m dB(A) de(A) dB(A) de(A) d8(A) de(A) dB(A) d8(A) de(A) 0 0 47,9 47.9 47.9 47.9 0 0 - -
0 0 49.9 49.9 49.9 49.9 0 9 -
52.6 52.6 52.6 52.6 0 0 - - 23.2 23.2 23.2 23.2 0 0 - - -
25.4 25.4 25.4 25.4 0 0 - - 25.5 25.5 25.5 25.5 0 0 - - - M. ID Result. PWL Result. PWL" Lw/ Li Correction Sound Reduction Attenuatior Operating Time KO Freq. Direct. Moving Pt. Src Day Evening Night Day Evening Night Type Value norm. Day Evening Night R Area Day Special Night Number (dBA) (dBA) (dBA) (dBA) (dBA) (dBA) dB(A) dB(A) dB(A) dB(A) (ma) (min) (min) (min) (dB) (Hz) Day Evening Night 101 101 101 78.5 78.5 78.5 Lw" PS 0 0 0 P
2 101 101 101 78.5 78.5 78.5 Lw" PS 0 0 0 P
3 101 101 101 78.5 78.5 78.5 Lw" PS 0 0 0 P
4 101 101 101 78.5 78.5 78.5 Lw" PS 0 0 0 P
69.6 69.6 69.6 54.5 54.5 54.5 PWL-Pt P 0 0 0 (none) 12 0 0 ID Type Oktave Spectrum (dB) Source
Weight. 31.5 63 125 250 500 1000 2000 4000 8000 A lin
Ps Lw 43.6 46.1 46.4 52.5 69.1 77.9 65.8 55.1 50.8 78.5 78.7 P Lw 56.2 57.3 59.9 56.5 56.5 54.3 51.1 43 37 58.9 65.1 Land Use Limiting Value rel. Axis '{V0tdp@C Lr w/o Noise Control dL req. Lr w/ Noise Control Exceeding passive NC ID Day Night Station Distance Height Day Night Day Night Day Night Day Night dB(A) d8(A) .2xAdAp@': m m de(A) de(A) dB(A) dB(A) dB(A) d8(A) dB(A) d8(A) de(A)
47.9 47.9 47.9 47.9 0 0 - -
0 49.9 49.9 49.9 49.9 0 0 - -
52.6 52.6 52.6 52.6 0 0 - - 23.2 23.2 23.2 23.2 0 0 - -
25.4 25.4 25.4 25.4 0 0 - -
0 25.5 25.5 25.5 25.5 0 0 - - -
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CadnaA Input Output
Project: Indian Wells Country Club
Case:4 Courts 12 -ft Barrer NES
Receiver
Name
NM1
NM2
NM3
NM4
NM4.2
NM4.3
Area Source
Name
12 People
Barrier
Name
North
East
South
Sound Levels
Name
Pic kleball Strike
Person
Result Table
Receiver
Name
NM1
NM2
NM3
NM4
NM4.2
NM4.3
M. ID Level Lr Limit. Value Land Use Height Coordinates Day Night Day Night Type Auto Noise Type X Y Z
(dBA) (dBA) (dBA) (dBA) (m) (m) (m) (m)
43.4 43.4 0 0 x Total 1.5 r 732.12 642.89 38.38
44.6 44.6 0 0 x Total 1.5 r 848.82 410.1 39.6
47.3 47.3 0 0 x Total 1.5 r 818.43 329.15 41.38
21.8 21.8 0 0 x Total 1.5 r 364.51 721.13 41.97
24 24 0 0 x Total 1.5 r 470.67 673.76 39.3
24.6 24.6 0 0 x Total 1.5 r 533.42 608.09 39.3
M. ID Result. PWL Result. PWL" Lw/ Li Correction Sound Reduction Attenuatior Operating Time KO Freq. Direct. Moving Pt. Src Day Evening Night Day Evening Night Type Value norm. Day Evening Night R Area Day Special Night Number (dBA) (dBA) (dBA) (dBA) (dBA) (dBA) 48(A) dB(A) dB(A) dB(A) (m°) (min) (min) (min) (dB) (Hz) Day Evening Night 101 101 101 78.5 78.5 78.5 Lw" Ps 0 0 0 P
2 101 101 101 78.5 78.5 78.5 Lw" Ps 0 0 0 P
3 101 101 101 78.5 78.5 78.5 Lw" Ps 0 0 0 P
4 101 101 101 78.5 78.5 78.5 Lw" Ps 0 0 0 P
69.6 69.6 69.6 52.6 52.6 52.6 PWL-Pt P 0 0 0 (none) 12 0 0 M. ID RB Residents Absorption Height
Begin
(m)
x 3.66 r
z 3.66 r
x 3.66 r
ID Type Oktave Spectrum (dB) Source
Weight. 31.5 63 125 250 500 1000 2000 4000 8000 A tin
Ps Lw 43.6 46.1 46.4 52.5 69.1 77.9 65.8 55.1 50.8 78.5 78.7 P Lw 56.2 57.3 59.9 56.5 56.5 54.3 51.1 43 37 58.9 65.1 Land Use Limiting Value rel. Axis '{VDtdp@D Lr W/O Noise Control dL req. Lr w/ Noise Control Exceeding passive NC ID Day Night Station Distance Height Day Night Day Night Day Night Day Night de(A) dB(A) °ixAaAp@'i m m d8(A) dB(A) dB(A) d6(A) dB(A) de(A) d8(A) d8(A) d8(A)
0. 0 43.4 43.4 43.4 43.4 0 0 - -
o 44.6 44.6 44.6 44.6 0 0 - -
O 47.3 47.3 47.3 47.3 0 0 - -
O 21.8 21.8 21.8 21.8 0 0 - - 0 24 24 24 24 0 0 - -
O 24.6 24.6 24.6 24.6 0 0 -
Council Agenda- May 15, 2025
CadnaA Input Output
Project: Indian Wells Country Club
Case:4 Courts 12 -ft Barrer NES Hush
Receiver
Name
NM1
NM2
NM3
NM4
NM4.2
NM4.3
Area Source
Name
12 People
Barrier
Name
North
East
South
Sound Levels
Name
Picklebal Strike
Person
Hush Paddle
Result Table
Receiver
Name
NM1
NM2
NM3
NM4
NM4.2
NM4.3
ID
Level Lr Limit. Value Land Use Height Coordinates
Day Night Day Night Type Auto Noise Type X Y Z
(dBA) (dBA) (dBA) (dBA) (m) (m) (m) (m)
39.7 39.7 0 0 z Total 1.5 r 732.12 642.89 38.38
40.8 40.8 0 0 x Total 1.5 r 848.82 410.1 39.6
43.5 43.5 0 0 x Total 1.5 r 818.43 329.15 41.38
17.2 17.2 0 0 x Total 1.5 r 364.51 721.13 41.97
19.4 19.4 0 0 x Total 1.5 r 470.67 673.76 39.3
20.2 20.2 0 0 x Total 1.5 r 533.42 608.09 39.3
passive NC
dB(A)
M. ID Result. PWL Result. PWL" Lw/ Li Correction Sound Reduction Attenuatior Operating Time KO Freq. Direct. Moving Pt. Src Day Evening Night Day Evening Night Type Value norm. Day Evening Night R Area Day Special Night Number (dBA) (dBA) (dBA) (dBA) (dBA) (dBA) 48(A) 86(6) dB(A) 8B(A) (ma) (min) (min) (min) (dB) (Hz) Day Evening Night 101 101 101 78.5 78.5 78.5 Lw" Ps 0 0 0 P
2 101 101 101 78.5 78.5 78.5 Lw" Ps 0 0 0 P
3 101 101 101 78.5 78.5 78.5 Lw" Ps 0 0 0 P
4 101 101 101 78.5 78.5 78.5 Lw" Ps 0 0 0 P
69.6 69.6 69.6 52.6 52.6 52.6 PWL-Pt P 0 0 0 (none) 12 0 0 M. ID RB Residents Absorption Height
Begin
(m)
x 3.66 r
z 3.66 r
x 3.66 r
ID Type Oktave Spectrum (dB) Source
Weight. 31.5 63 125 250 500 1000 2000 4000 8000 A lin
Ps Lw 43.6 46.1 46.4 52.5 69.1 77.9 65.8 55.1 50.8 78.5 78.7 P Lw 56.2 57.3 59.9 56.5 56.5 54.3 51.1 43 37 58.9 65.1 HP Lw 54.7 55.5 57.7 61.5 67.7 72.5 69.2 58.8 51.2 75.2 75.5 Land Use Limiting Value rel. Axis '{VD}op@D Lr w/o Noise Control dL req. Lr w/ Noise Control Exceeding passive NC ID Day Night Station Distance Height Day Night Day Night Day Night Day Night dB(A) d8(A) °ieAAAp@9 m m dB(A) dB(A) dB(A) dB(A) d8(A) dB(A) d6(A) 88(A) 4B(A) 0 39.7 39.7 39.7 39.7 0 0 -
0 40.8 40.8 40.8 40.8 0 0 - - -
43.5 43.5 43.5 43.5 0 0 - - 17.2 17.2 17.2 17.2 0 0 - - 19.4 19.4 19.4 19.4 0 0 - - 20.2 20.2 20.2 20.2 0 0 - - -
Council Agenda- May 15, 2025
CadnaA Input Output
Project: Indian Wells Country Club
Case:4 Courts 12 -ft Barrer NES Owl
Receiver
Name
NM1
NM2
NM3
NM4
NM4.2
NM4.3
Area Source
Name
12 People
Barrier
Name
North
East
South
Sound Levels
Name
Picklehal Strike
Person
Hush Paddle
Result Table
Receiver
Name
NM1
NM2
NM3
NM4
NM4.2
NM4.3
ID
Level Lr Limit. Value Land Use Height Coordinates
Day Night Day Night Type Auto Noise Type X Y Z
(dBA) (dBA) (dBA) (dBA) (m) (m) (m) (m)
40.2 38.7 0 0 z Total 1.5 r 732.12 642.89 38.38
41.4 39.9 0 0 x Total 1.5 r 848.82 410.1 39.6
44.3 42.8 0 0 x Total 1.5 r 818.43 329.15 41.38
17.9 16.4 0 0 x Total 1.5 r 364.51 721.13 41.97
20.2 18.7 0 0 x Total 1.5 r 470.67 673.76 39.3
20.9 19.4 0 0 x Total 1.5 r 533.42 608.09 39.3
passive NC
dB(A)
M. ID Result. PWL Result. PWL" Lw/Li Correction Sound Reduction Attenuatior Operating Time KO Freq. Direct. Moving Pt. Src Day Evening Night Day Evening Night Type Value norm. Day Evening Night R Area Day Special Night Number (dBA) (dBA) (dBA) (dBA) (dBA) (dBA) 48(A) dB(A) dB(A) dB(A) (ma) (min) (min) (min) (dB) (Hz) Day Evening Night
98.4 96.9 96.9 75.9 74.4 74.4 Lw" OP 1.5 0 0 P
2 98.4 96.9 96.9 75.9 74.4 74.4 Lw" OP 1.5 0 0 P
3 98.4 96.9 96.9 75.9 74.4 74.4 Lw" OP 1.5 0 0 P
4 98.4 96.9 96.9 75.9 74.4 74.4 Lw" OP 1.5 0 0 P
69.6 69.6 69.6 54.5 54.5 54.5 PWL-Pt P 0 0 0 (none) 12 0 0 M. ID RB Residents Absorption Height
Begin
(m)
x 3.66 r
z 3.66 r
x 3.66 r
ID Type Oktave Spectrum (dB) Source
Weight. 31.5 63 125 250 500 1000 2000 4000 8000 A Lin
Ps Lw 43.6 46.1 46.4 52.5 69.1 77.9 65.8 55.1 50.8 78.5 78.7 P Lw 56.2 57.3 59.9 56.5 56.5 54.3 51.1 43 37 58.9 65.1 HP Lw 54.7 55.5 57.7 61.5 67.7 72.5 69.2 58.8 51.2 75.2 75.5 Land Use Limiting Value rel. Axis '{VD}op@D Lr w/o Noise Control dL req. Lr w/ Noise Control Exceeding passive NC ID Day Night Station Distance Height Day Night Day Night Day Night Day Night dB(A) 46(5) °doAAAp@9 m m dB(A) dB(A) dB(A) dB(A) dB(A) d8(A) d8(A) de(A) dB(A) 0 40.2 40.2 40.2 40.2 0 0 - -
0 41.4 41.4 41.4 41.4 0 0 - - -
44.3 44.3 44.3 44.3 0 0 - - 17.9 17.9 17.9 17.9 0 0 - -
20.2 20.2 20.2 20.2 0 0 - -
20.9 20.9 20.9 20.9 0 0 - - -
ATTACHMENT D
Council Agenda- May 15, 2025
SOUND CURTAINS
BY SOUND SEAL
SPEC DATA SHEET BBC SERIES
BBC-EXT-N
EXTERIOR GRADE
NOISE BARRIER/SOUND ABSORBER COMPOSITE
a
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The configuration of Sound Seal's BBC-EXT-N product offers the benefits of both a sound absorber and noise barrier for outdoor applications. Each curtain is custom fabricated to include A non -reinforced 1 -LB psf loaded vinyl barrier is bonded to a 1" thick exterior grade vinyl -coated polyester faced quilted fiberglass absorber. Each is finished with grommets across the top and bottom, and vertical -mating exterior -grade Velcro along the edges for easy installation.
FEATURES:
• Excellent acoustical performance
(STC-29 / N RC .65)
• Nominal Thickness: 2"
• Weight: 1.25 lb psf
• Minimum lifespan of 7+ years*
*when properly installed
APPLICATIONS:
• Used as an economic Sound Curtain
on temporary construction projects
• Available with a 2" thick sound absorber
•
•
Council Agenda- May 15, 2025
BBC-EXT-N EXTERIOR GRADE NOISE BARRIER/SOUND ABSORBER COMPOSITE SPECIFICATIONS:
Visit www.soundseal.com
or call 1.800.569.1294
%SOUND SEAL®
www.soundseal.com
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ACOUSTICAL PERFORMANCE
Sound Transmission Loss Coefficients at the Octave Band Frequencies (Hz) Frequency (Hz)
BBC-EXT-N
ASTM E-90 & E 413
125
15 250
500
1K
2K
4K
STC
17 28 37 45 52 29
Sound Absorption Coefficients at the Octave Band Frequencies Frequency (Hz) 125 250 500 1K
BBC-EXT-N
ASTM C 423
SIZING
2K 4K NRC
.17 .30 .83 .82 .59 .37
Standard panel width is 54"
AVAILABLE COLORS
Grey
Black
White
Color Disclaimer— Due to inconsistencies of various monitors, lighting sources, digital photography and fabric dye lot variations, we cannot guarantee that the color you see on your screen accurately portrays the true color of the product. Screen images are intended as a guide only. Swatch samples available upon request.
AVAILABLE BARRIER COLORS
.65
lat A CATALYST ACOUSTICS GROUP COMPANY
Gray, Tan, Black, Light Blue*
*subject to availability
INDIAN WELLS COUNTRY CLUB PICKLEBALL
Council Agenda- Ma 15, 2025
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NOISE STUDY
APPENDIX D. QUIET PADDLES
MARCH 13, 2024
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CONSULTANTS IN ACOUSTICS, NOISE & VIBRATION
(877) 595-9988
Council Agenda- Ma A, 2025
INDIAN WELLS COUNTRY CLUB PICKLEBALL NOISE STUDY
Six Court 12 -ft high Noise Barrier and Quiet Owl Paddles Quiet Owl pickleball paddles were also evaluated in addition to the 12 -ft acoustic blanket.
With the use of the Owl Paddle and 12 -ft high acoustic blanket noise barrier, the noise level would be reduced to 41.9, 43.7, 46.3, and 20.0 dBA at NM1 through NM4, respectively. Pickleball Lmax noise levels will be as high as 56.9, 58.7, 61.3, and 35.0 dBA at the same locations, respectively. An overall noise reduction of 6 to 8.5 dBA was measured at locations NM1 through NM4, respectively. Figure A-1 depicts the pickleball Leq noise contour map for a 12 -ft high acoustic blanket noise barrier and Owl Paddles.
Tables A-1 and A-2 assess the six court pickleball noise control options for Leq and Lmax, respectively.
Figure A-1. Leq Noise Contour Map — 6 Court Noise Control Option 2 (12 -ft Barrier Owl) Table A-1. Assessment of Pickleball Leq Noise Levels with Six Court Noise Control - 12 -ft Hiah Barrier and Owl Paddles
Receptor
Indian Wells
Leq Noise
Standard,
dBA
Ambient
Noise Level,
dBA
Predicted Pickleball Noise Level, Leq, dBA
Unmitigated
With 12 -ft High
Acoustic
Blanket and
Quiet Owl
Paddles
Noise
Reduction,
dB 1
Assessment
NM1
55 44.3 - 64.6
49.6 41.9
7.7 Compliance
NM2
55 43.0 - 62.5
52.0 43.7
8.3 Compliance
NM3
55 39.5 - 61.7
54.8 46.3
8.5 Compliance
NM4
55 41.9 - 58.6
26.0 20.0
6.0 Compliance
Note: 1 - Noise Reduction achieved with corresponding Option calculated by subtracting the predicted noise level with noise barrier from the unmitigated noise level. For example, for NM1 Option 1, the noise reduction is 49.6 — 41.9 = 7.7 dB.
MARCH 13, 2024
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(877) 595-9988
Council Agenda- Ma A, 2025
INDIAN WELLS COUNTRY CLUB PICKLEBALL NOISE STUDY
Table A-2. Assessment of Pickleball Lmax Noise Levels with Six Court Noise Control - 12 -ft Hiah Barrier and Owl Paddles
Receptor
Indian Wells
Lmax Noise
Standard,
dBA
Predicted Pickleball Noise Level, Lmax, dBA
Unmitigated
With 12 -ft High
Acoustic
Blanket and
Quiet Owl
Paddles
Noise
Reduction,
dB'
Assessment
NM1
75 64.6
56.9 7.7
Compliance
NM2
75 67.0
58.7 8.3
Compliance
NM3
75 69.8
61.3 8.5
Compliance
NM4
75 41.0
35.0 6.0
Compliance
Note: 1 - Noise Reduction achieved with corresponding Option calculated by subtracting the predicted noise level with noise barrier from the unmitigated noise level. For example, for NM1 Option 1, the noise reduction is 64.6 — 56.9 = 7.7 dB.
Four Court 12 -high Noise Barrier and Quiet Owl Paddles Quiet Owl pickleball paddles were also evaluated in addition to the 12 -ft acoustic blanket.
With the use of the Owl Paddle and 12 -ft high acoustic blanket noise barrier, the noise level would be reduced to 40.2, 41.4, 44.3, and 17.9 dBA at NM1 through NM4, respectively. Pickleball Lmax noise levels will be as high as 55.2, 56.4, 59.3, and 32.9 dBA at the same locations, respectively. An overall noise reduction of 5.3 to 8.5 dBA was measured at locations NM1 through NM4, respectively. Figure A-2 depicts the pickleball Leq noise contour map for a 12 -ft high acoustic blanket noise barrier and Owl Paddles.
Tables A-3 and A-4 assess the four court pickleball noise control options for Leq and Lmax, respectively.
Figure A-2. Leq Noise Contour Map — 4 Court Noise Control (12 -ft Barrier and Owl) MARCH 13, 2024
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(877) 595-9988
INDIAN WELLS COUNTRY CLUB PICKLEBALL
Council Agenda- Ma 15, 2025
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NOISE STUDY
Table A-3. Assessment of Pickleball Leq Noise Levels with Four Court Noise Control - 12 -ft Hiah Barrier and Owl Paddles
Receptor
Indian Wells
Leq Noise
Standard,
dBA
Ambient
Noise Level,
dBA
Predicted Pickleball Noise Level, Leq, dBA
Unmitigated
With 12 -ft High
Acoustic
Blanket and
Quiet Owl
Paddles
Noise
Reduction,
dB'
Assessment
NMI
55 44.3 - 64.6
47.9 40.2
7.7 Compliance
NM2
55 43.0 - 62.5
49.9 41.4
8.5 Compliance
NM3
55 39.5 - 61.7
52.6 44.3
8.3 Compliance
NM4
55 41.9 - 58.6
23.2 17.9
5.3 Compliance
Note: 1 - Noise Reduction achieved with corresponding Option calculated by subtracting the predicted noise level with noise barrier from the unmitigated noise level. For example, for NM1 Option 1, the noise reduction is 47.9 - 40.2 = 7.7 dB.
Table A-4. Assessment of Pickleball Lmax Noise Levels with Four Court Noise Control - 12 -ft Hiah Barrier and Owl Paddles
Receptor
Indian Wells
Lmax Noise
Standard,
dBA
Predicted Pickleball Noise Level, Lmax, dBA
Unmitigated
With 12 -ft High
Acoustic
Blanket and
Quiet Owl
Paddles
Noise
Reduction,
dB'
Assessment
NM1
75 62.9
55.2 7.7
Compliance
NM2
75 64.9
56.4 8.5
Compliance
NM3
75 67.6
59.3 8.3
Compliance
NM4
75 38.2
32.9 5.3
Compliance
Note: 1 - Noise Reduction achieved with corresponding Option calculated by subtracting the predicted noise level with noise barrier from the unmitigated noise level. For example, for NM1 Option 1, the noise reduction is 62.9 — 55.2 = 7.7 dB.
For all noise control options, the impulsive character of the pickleball noise could remain audible and may still be a source of annoyance to sensitive individuals, especially when the ambient background noise level is lower during early morning or late afternoon hours.
MARCH 13, 2024
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Paddle Width
7.5"
Core Thickness
13 mm (0.51x')
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accuracy with off -center impacts
• EXCEPTIONAL DURABILITY
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Handle Length: 5.0'
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Care Material: Polypropylene Honeycomb
Care Thickness: 13 mm 10.51')
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Core Thickness
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63 50.78922
125 53.84864
250 59.76428
500 69.69457
1000 71.65208
2000 67.79392
4000 55.7006
8000 46.67099
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STANDARD
PADDLE
Hz SPL, dB
31.5 49.59108
63 52.12123
125 52.3509
250 58.52786
500 75.1207
1000 83.90518
2000 71.78102
4000 61.11888
8000 56.75753
Leq 84.7
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ATTACHMENT #8 Council Agenda- May 15, 2025
SOUND CURTAINS
BY SOUND SEAL
SPEC DATA SHEET BBC SERIES
BBC-EXT-N
EXTERIOR GRADE
NOISE BARRIER/SOUND ABSORBER COMPOSITE
r.
i
The configuration of Sound Seal's BBC-EXT-N product offers the benefits of both a sound absorber and noise barrier for outdoor applications. Each curtain is custom fabricated to include A non -reinforced 1 -LB psf loaded vinyl barrier is bonded to a 1" thick exterior grade vinyl -coated polyester faced quilted fiberglass absorber. Each is finished with grommets across the top and bottom, and vertical -mating exterior -grade Velcro along the edges for easy installation.
FEATURES:
• Excellent acoustical performance
(STC-29 / N RC .65)
• Nominal Thickness: 2"
• Weight: 1.25 lb psf
• Minimum lifespan of 7+ years*
*when properly installed
APPLICATIONS:
• Used as an economic Sound Curtain
on temporary construction projects
• Available with a 2" thick sound absorber
Council Agenda- May 15, 2025
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BBC-EXT-N EXTERIOR GRADE NOISE BARRIER/SOUND ABSORBER COMPOSITE SPECIFICATIONS:
Visit www.soundseal.com
or call 1.800.569.1294
%SOUND SEAL®
www.soundseal.com
0000©
ACOUSTICAL PERFORMANCE
Sound Transmission Loss Coefficients at the Octave Band Frequencies (Hz) Frequency (Hz)
BBC-EXT-N
ASTM E-90 & E 413
125
15 250
500
1K
2K
4K
STC
17 28 37 45 52 29
Sound Absorption Coefficients at the Octave Band Frequencies Frequency (Hz)
BBC-EXT-N
ASTM C 423
SIZING
125
250
500
1K
2K
4K
.17 .30 .83 .82 .59 .37
Standard panel width is 54"
AVAILABLE COLORS
Grey
Black
iFerNV'N,
•
White
Color Disclaimer — Due to inconsistencies of various monitors, lighting sources, digital photography and fabric dye lot variations, we cannot guarantee that the color you see on your screen accurately portrays the true color of the product. Screen images are intended as a guide only. Swatch samples available upon request.
AVAILABLE BARRIER COLORS
NRC
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Gray, Tan, Black, Light Blue*
*subject to availability
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ATTACHMEItgi it Agenda- May 15, 2025
URBAN CROSS
DATE: August 14, 2024
TO: Alison N. Morita, Delawie
FROM: John Kain and Marlie Whiteman, Urban Crossroads
JOB NO: 15521 IWCC Parking.docx
INDIAN WELLS COUNTRY CLUB PARKING ASSESSMENT
Alison N. Morita,
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The purpose of this letter is to examine the number of parking stalls which would be appropriate to serve the Indian Wells Country Club with proposed improvements. The Indian Wells Country Club is a private, members -only facility serving a gated community with approximately one thousand dwelling units behind the gates, where approximately 250 homes are owned by Members.
The facility includes a 70,000-sf private country club main building with a 36 -hole golf course within the gates. The Club has 689 members, with 516 golf members and 173 social members. Approximately seventy-five percent (75%) of the members are part-time residents who leave for the summer months.
Existing parking provided at the clubhouse consists of 198 automobile stalls, with an additional 125 golf cart stalls also provided on -site.
Related amenities include a putting green and driving range. Exhibit 1 shows the existing setting of the Indian Wells Country Club, with parking tabulations.
Members gain access to the facility using golf carts, walking and bicycling in addition to automobiles. The homes are within easy walking or cart driving distance to the Club and driving range.
PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS
The proposed project consists of four to six (4-6) pickleball courts (with adjacent outdoor waiting area), and 11 added cart parking spaces (with interior drive aisle).
The location of the Project is adjacent to an existing turf area across the drive aisle from the main clubhouse, as shown on Exhibit 2.
Exhibit 2 includes two options for the proposed project, the first with 4 pickleball courts, and the second with 6 pickleball courts. For analysis purposes, 6 pickleball courts are assumed in this parking assessment.
Table 1 presents the existing and proposed site uses. As shown in Table 1, the Project improvements will add pickleball courts as a related amenity to the existing country club site.
URBAN CROSSROADS
Council Agenda- May 15, 2025
Indian Wells Country Club Parking Assessment
EXHIBIT 1: EXISTING PARKING SUPPLY
19 CAR PARKING
(BELOW ROOF)
70,000 sf
Main Building
EXISTING PARKING:
198 CAR PARKING SPACES
125 CART PARKING SPACES
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46,
179
CAR PARKING
90 CART PARKING
35 CART PARKING
323 TOTAL PARKING SPACES
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OPTION 2: 6 PICKLEBALL COURTS
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CITY OF INDIAN WELLS PARKING CODE
The existing site land use has been reviewed in terms of City of Indian Wells parking code requirements. It is important to note that for each calculation, public access is assumed. Table 2 presents the estimated parking requirements for existing site land uses.
A private clubhouse is a land use type not specifically addressed in current City of Indian Wells parking codes. For land use types where parking requirements are not specified, the City of Indian Wells code indicates that "Parking Requirements for Uses Not Specified. Parking requirements shall be determined by the Community Development Director based upon a parking study paid for by the applicant. (Title 21 ZONING CODE, Chapter 21.100 PARKING STANDARD DESIGN REQUIREMENTS AND REVIEW PROCEDURES)".
The City code requirements for public golf courses and driving ranges consist of "six (6) spaces per hole and one (1) space per driving range tee in addition to the parking requirements for other on site uses". "(Title 21 ZONING CODE, Chapter 21.100 PARKING STANDARD DESIGN REQUIREMENTS AND REVIEW PROCEDURES)".
The Indian Wells Country Club supports 36 holes of golf and a driving range with 12 tees. The clubhouse includes private golf course uses such as golf pro shop, restrooms, men's and women's locker rooms, and dining/lounge/bar areas, and related offices.
If public access was available, 228 parking spaces would be required to serve the existing site, as shown on Table 2.
The City of Indian Wells does not have an explicit parking code requirement for pickleball, so the rates used by surrounding jurisdictions have been examined.
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As indicated above, the City of Indian Wells does not have an explicit parking code requirement for game courts. Therefore, jurisdiction parking codes have been reviewed for the cities of Palm Desert, Palm Springs, and Rancho Mirage in terms of their code requirements for game courts.
The City of Palm Desert Zoning Code Table 25.46-1 indicates that for public tennis facilities, a minimum of 3 parking stalls are required per court.
For the City of Palm Springs, Section 93.06.00 requires three spaces for each one game court.
Table 3-6 of chapter 17.26 of the City of Rancho Mirage Zoning Code requires 2 spaces for each court plus 1 space for each 300 square feet of floor area for ancillary uses at tennis/racquetball/handball or other courts.
Based on parking code requirements for nearby cities in the Coachella Valley, Urban Crossroads recommends estimating the parking requirement at 3 spaces per pickleball court, for a total of 18 spaces.
Exhibit 3 shows the proposed Indian Wells Country Club improvements, with parking tabulations.
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Table 3 shows a potential total parking requirement of 246 spaces for existing and project uses for the site.
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Code Parking Spaces
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EXHIBIT 3: INDIAN WELLS COUNTRY CLUB WITH PICKEBALL COURTS &
ADDITIONAL PARKING IMPROVEMENTS
TOTAL PARKING SPACES:
198 EXISTING CAR PARKING SPACES
125 EXISTING CART PARKING SPACES
11 ADDITIONAL CART PARKING SPACES
334 TOTAL PARKING SPACES
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ITE PARKING GENERATION
For context purposes, parking demand rates from the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Parking Generation - 6th Edition for Golf Course (ITE Land Use Code: 430), Tennis Court (ITE Land Use Code: 490), and Raquet/Tennis Club (ITE Land Use Code 491) have been examined.
The purpose of the ITE Parking Generation Manual is to present data and information regarding the number of parking spaces provided (supply) as well as parking spaces utilized during peak periods (demand) for a variety of land use types. The manual describes the composition of the database, presents parking demand information in data plots and tables, and explains the various statistics that are presented.
For the golf course (ITE Land Use Code: 430) land use type, the parking rate includes pro shop, driving range, and similar ancillary uses. The ITE parking generation rate in a general urban/suburban setting is approximately 6.3 spaces per hole. This rate applied to 36 holes would equal 227 spaces, which is almost identical to the parking code requirement of 228 spaces discussed above for the golf course & driving range.
For the tennis court (ITE Land Use Code: 490) and racquet / tennis club (ITE Land Use Code: 491) uses, the parking demand rate estimated by ITE is between 3.17 and 3.93 spaces per court. If the more conservative estimate of 3.93 spaces per court was used, the 6 pickleball courts would generate a demand for 24 spaces, which when added to 227 spaces is 251 which is less than the provided 336 auto and golf cart parking spaces.
Table 4: ITE Parking Generation for Project
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Existing Parking Demand
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Existing Required Parking
Proposed Pro'ect:
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Existing Plus Project Parking Demand
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6.3 SP/Hole
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3.93 SP/Court
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Proposed improvements for the Indian Wells Country Club consist of four to six (4-6) pickleball courts (with adjacent outdoor waiting area), and 11 added cart parking spaces (with interior drive aisle). The overall parking to be provided on -site consists of 198 vehicle stalls and 136 golf cart stalls.
Members gain access to the facility using golf carts in addition to automobiles. The homes are within easy cart driving distance to the Club facilities. Many of the homes are occupied seasonally, and members often use golf carts to and from their homes and the club. r
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Based upon review of relevant City codes for existing and proposed site uses (with public access), and evaluation of relevant ITE parking generation rates for existing and proposed uses, the overall parking requirements for the site with improvements range from 246 to 251 parking spaces.
With consideration of private, member -only characteristics of the Project, the provision of 198 vehicle stalls and 136 golf cart stalls (334 spaces overall) will adequately serve this site plan with addition of up to six new pickleball courts.
Specifically, the additional parking demand per pickleball court ranges from 3 to 4 spaces per court. With 6 new courts, this equates to a maximum added parking demand of 24 spaces.
Although only 11 new cart parking spaces are proposed with the project improvements, existing available auto and cart parking spaces in combination with the added cart spaces will serve overall parking needs at the site.
If you have any questions regarding this parking demand letter, please contact John Kain at (949) 375-2435 or Marlie Whiteman at (714) 585-0574.
Respectfully submitted,
URBAN CROSSROADS, INC.
Marlie Whiteman, PE
Senior Associate
John Kain, AICP
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October 31, 2024
Alison Morita
On behalf of Dennis Coker
46000 Club Drive
Indian Wells, CA 92210
RE: City of Indian Wells Design Review Committee (DRC) Approval of Case ARCH - 2024 -0053 for Construction and Operation of up to Six New Pickleball Courts with Associated Parking, Lighting, and Landscaping at 46000 Club Drive (APN 623-160-050) Mrs. Morita,
The City's Design Review Committee (DRC) publicly reviewed and approved your application for construction and operation of up to six new pickleball courts with associated parking, lighting, and landscaping at 46000 Club Drive, during their regularly scheduled meeting on October 24, 2024. The DRC acknowledged that the project shall be considered by the Planning Commission at an upcoming regular meeting. As recommended in the applicant commissioned noise study, the Planning Commission will require the installation of noise -reducing barriers on the east and south sides of the new pickleball courts as a condition of approval.
The City's DRC review and approval constitutes your formal approval of signage plans through the City's Planning Department. You may now formally submit plans to the City's Building Department for plan check and permitting.
Associated building plans must be consistent with the architectural plans reviewed and approved by the DRC at their October 24, 2024, hearing. All building permits expire within 180 -days of permit issuance if you have not completed a major inspection in that time.
Please do not hesitate to call me if you have any questions.
Best Regards,
Luis Rubalcava
Senior Planner
44950 Eldorado Drive
Indian Wells, CA. 92210
(760) 776-0229
44-950 Eldorado Drive / Indian Wells, California 92210-7497 / V (760) 346-2489 / F (760) 346-0407 / IndianWells.com
Council Agenda- May 15, 2025
ATTACHMENT #13
From: Dennis Coker
To: Luis Rubalcava; Maria Alvarez; Jon Berg
Cc: Tom Devlin
Subject: IWCC Pickleball Survey Results
Date: Wednesday, April 9, 2025 12:08:45 PM
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All,
I wanted to share the results of the survey.
Background
At the request of the City of Indian Wells Planning Commission, we conducted an extensive two-part survey to gather member sentiment regarding the proposed pickleball courts.
Additionally, the Planning Commission requested that we complete a second sound survey, vetted and approved by the City. This independent survey was conducted over two days and yielded positive results —the proposed courts are well within the City's ordinance standards for noise.
Certified Mail Ballots
Sent to 50 residents most directly impacted by the proposed project.
1. In Favor: 2
2. Opposed: 7
3. Neutral:0
Member Ballots Returned via Concierge Desk
1. In Favor: 22
2. Opposed: 8
3. Neutral: 1
Combined Mail & Concierge Ballot Totals
Total Ballots Submitted: 40
1. In Favor: 24 (60%)
2. Opposed: 15 (37.5%)
3. Neutral: 1 (2.5%)
Online Membership -Wide Survey
Council Agenda- May 15, 2025
Distributed via email to the entire IWCC Membership.
Total Responses: 336
1. In Favor of Pickleball Courts: 56%
2. Opposed: 34.2%
3. Neutral: 9.8%
Conclusion
The combined results show a majority of members support the addition of pickleball courts at Indian Wells Country Club.
The independent sound study confirmed the courts will not exceed city noise standards, helping to address one of the most commonly raised concerns.
These results indicate that, while the location remains a point of debate among members, the overall sentiment shows strong support for moving forward with the project, provided that considerations around noise and site impact continue to be addressed.
Next Step
The Club now goes before the City Council at the May Meeting for final approval of our CUP.
Let me know if you have any questions,
Dennis Coker
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ATTACHMENT #14
RESOLUTION NO. PC 2024-09
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF INDIAN
WELLS, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE MODIFICATION TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2-90-5 TO CONSTRUCT AND OPERATE UP TO six NEW PICKLEBALL COURTS WITH ASSOCIATED
GOLF CART PARKING, LIGHTING, DRAINAGE, AND LANDSCAPING
IMPROVEMENTS ADJACENT TO THE EXISTING INDIAN WELLS COUNTRY CLUB CLUBHOUSE LOCATED AT 46000 CLUB DRIVE (APN 623-160-050) AND
FINDING THE ACTION TO BE EXEMPT FROM CEQA UNDER CEQA
GUIDELINES SECTION 15301 and 15303
WHEREAS, Delawie (the "Applicant"), on behalf of the Indian Wells Country Club, has filed an application with the City of Indian Wells (the "City") for a modification to Conditional Use Permit ("CUP") No. 2-90-05 to construct and operate up to six new pickleball courts with associated golf cart parking, lighting, drainage and landscaping improvements located adjacent to the Indian Wells Country Club Clubhouse at 46000 Club Drive (the "Project"); and WHEREAS, notice of a public hearing of the Planning Commission of the City to consider the Applicant's request was given in accordance with applicable law; and WHEREAS, on November 21 and December 12, 2024, a duly noticed public hearing on the Project was held by the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, During the Planning Commission's public hearing on December 12, 2024, the Planning Commission unanimously adopted amendments to Resolution Number PC 2024-09 by recommending the following to the City Council:
1. Noise Study. Prior to the project's consideration by the City Council, a Noise Study shall be prepared to provide a comparative analysis of the actual noise generated by pickleball play at private clubs with a similar number of courts as the proposed project.
The Noise Study shall include an analysis of the projected noise levels at the nearest residential properties to determine whether the associated noise levels would exceed the City's codified noise standards. The Noise Study shall be included as part of the public record provided to the City Council for its consideration of the project.
2. Community Survey. Prior to consideration by the City Council, the applicant shall conduct a formal survey of both (a) current club members and (b) the nearest residential property owners along Club Terrace Drive and Iroquois Drive to solicit their official positions relative to the project (support, oppose, or neutral). The survey shall be circulated by certified mail and shall include a project description, vicinity map, and proposed site plan. The survey results shall include the number of surveys distributed by mail, number of responses received, respondent addresses, and a final tally of those in support, opposed, or neutral to the project. The results of the survey shall be included as part of the public record provided to the City Council for its consideration of the project.
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WHEREAS, after careful consideration of the staff report and all the information, evidence, and testimony presented at its public hearing, the Planning Commission finds as follows:
Conditional Use Permit:
1. The proposed location of the modified conditional use is in accord with the objectives of the Zoning Code and the purpose of the General Plan and zoning land use category in which the site is located.
FACT: The proposed Project site is located within the Open Space Land Use designation of the City's General Plan and zoned Residential Very Low Density ("RVLD') with a Golf Course Overlay, which governs the use and development of established and future golf courses. The Golf Course Overlay Zone regulations pertain exclusively to the 36 -holes of golf in the Indian Wells Country Club, however the Project is sited outside the golf course boundaries. Development outside the golf course boundaries is governed by the base RVLD zoning district. The proposed amendment to the Conditional Use Permit No. 2- 90-5 is in accord with the objectives of the City's Zoning Ordinance and the purpose of the General Plan and the RVLD Zone in which the site is located. The Project remains in accordance with the existing General Plan Open Space and Recreation Plan (Policies IIIA-1.1 and IIIA-2.4) by preserving the golf course open space resources and providing additional recreational opportunities for the members of the Indian Wells Country Club. The proposed expansion of recreational amenities within the clubhouse area of the Indian Wells Country Club is also consistent with the intended use under the original CUP approval.
2. The proposed conditional use will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or be materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity.
FACT: The proposed Project will not adversely affect public health, safety or welfare, nor will it materially injure surrounding properties or improvements. The Project will adhere to all applicable sections of the California Building Code, California Fire Code and Municipal Code, thereby preventing adverse impacts resulting from the facility's development and operation. It will also comply with the City's noise standards. The new facility has been designed to complement the surrounding uses and has been approved by the City's Design Review Committee ("DRC'), which determined the Project and associated improvements are compatible with the existing clubhouse and surrounding community.
3. The proposed conditional use will comply with each of the applicable provisions of the Zoning Code except for approved Variances.
FACT: As conditioned, the modification to CUP No. 2-90-05 complies with all applicable provisions of the City's Zoning Code. The construction and operation of the six pickleball courts and the associated improvements is considered a major modification to CUP No. 2-90-5 and the Project's review and approval procedure is consistent with IWMC Section
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amenities to the members of the Indian Wells Country Club and conforms with the applicable provisions of the City's Zoning Code.
Califomia Environmental Quality Act (CEQA):
1. Modification to CUP No. 2-90-05 has been reviewed in compliance with CEQA.
FACT: This Project has been assessed in accordance with the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act C'CEQA'), the State and local CEQA Guidelines, and the environmental regulations of the City. The City, acting as Lead Agency, has determined the modification to CUP No. 2-90-05 qualifies as being Categorically Exempt from CEQA under Section 15301, Existing Facilities, and Section 15303, Construction or Conversion of Small Structures.
CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 describes Class 1 categorical exemptions as follows:
"Class 1 consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use.
The types of "existing facilities" itemized below are not intended to be all-inclusive of the types of projects which might fall within Class 1. The key consideration is whether the project involves negligible or no expansion of use."
The Project will be developed on part of the existing, disturbed driving range and would not expand Country Club use.
CEQA Guidelines Section 15303 describes Class 3 categorical exemptions as follow:
"15303. New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures Class 3 consists of construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures; installation of small new equipment and facilities in small structures; and the conversion of existing small structures from one use to another where only minor modifications are made in the exterior of the structure. The numbers of structures described in this section are the maximum allowable on any legal parcel." Sections 15303(a) through (f) provide examples of structures that qualify as Class 3 projects, which include, but are not limited to, those summarized herein: (a) one single- family residence, or a second dwelling unit in a residential zone; (b) a duplex or similar multi -family residential structure totaling no more than four dwelling units; (c) a store, motel, office, restaurant or similar structure not involving the use of significant amounts of hazardous substances and not exceeding 2,500 square feet in floor area; (d) utility extensions; (e) accessory structures including garages, carports, patios, swimming pools, and fences; and (f) steam sterilization units to treat medical waste. The proposed project is consistent with the definition and examples listed in Section Guidelines section 15303.
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Project will not involve any use of hazardous substances and will consist of "construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures.
CEQA Guidelines section 15300.2 establishes six (6) exceptions to categorical exemptions. The Project, which involves the construction and operation of six (6) new pickleball courts and associated improvements, have been evaluated to determine whether any exceptions apply. None of the exceptions apply to the Project for the following reasons:
(a) Location. The Project is located within the existing Indian Wells Country Club property which has previously been developed for Golf Course and Recreational uses. The subject property is not located in a sensitive environmental area of hazardous or critical concern as designated or mapped by federal, state, or local agencies. (b) Cumulative Impact. The Project is a standalone project with a single phase of construction. The project is not part of a series of projects that may contribute to a substantial cumulative impact on the environment. This exception to categorical exemptions does not apply to the Project
(c) Significant Effect. The Project does not involve any unusual circumstances that will create a reasonable possibility that the activity will have a significant effect on the environment. Noise impacts have been studied and found to be within the City's exterior noise standards for residential properties, and will be even further reduced through a noise barrier system that will maintain existing ambient noise levels. Light pollution has been studied and has confirmed no light trespass at the nearest residential property located approximately 400 -feet from the Project site. Further, stormwater drainage patterns will be improved to accommodate the new facilities, mitigating any potential impacts from water runoff. The Project is not expected to have any significant environmental impacts.
(d) Scenic Highways. The subject property is not located within the viewshed of any scenic highways and will not result in any impact to scenic resources such as trees, historic buildings, rock outcroppings or similar resources. Landscaping and other project improvements have been reviewed by the City's Design Review Committee and was found consistent with the aesthetic quality and character of the surrounding area.
(e) Hazardous Waste Site. The subject property is not identified as an environmental cleanup site, hazardous waste or substances site (Cortese), or site containing a Leaking Underground Storage Tank (LUST). There are no known hazardous materials, and the project site is not listed as a hazardous waste site listed on Section 65962.5 of the Government Code.
(f) Historical Resources. The Indian Wells Country Club and its facilities are not designated as local, state, or federal historic resources. The Project would have no impact on a historical resource. Therefore, this exception to categorical exemptions does not apply to the Project.
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As described in the above analysis, the proposed Project is consistent with the terms of the Class 3 exemption under CEQA Guidelines section 15303 and Class 1 exemption under CEQA Guidelines section 15301. The exceptions to categorical exemptions detailed in CEQA Guideline section 15300.2 do not apply to the Project. Therefore, the Project is exempt from CEQA under each of the Class 1 and Class 3 exemptions.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Planning Commission of the City of Indian Wells RESOLVES as follows:
SECTION 1. The Planning Commission ADOPTS Resolution No. PC 2024-09 recommending the City Council approve modification to CUP No. 2-90-05 subject to the Conditions of Approval listed on Exhibit "A" attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein.
SECTION 2. The Community Development Director shall transmit this recommendation, results of the revised noise study, and results of the revised community survey to the City Council, and the Planning Commission recommends that Resolution No. PC 2024-09 be scheduled for a public hearing before the City Council.
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of the City of Indian Wells, California, at a regular meeting held on this 12th day of December, 2024.
JOHIN SCHLEIMER
CHAIR
CERTIFICATION FOR RESOLUTION NO. PC 202409
I, Jon Berg, Community Development Director of the Planning Department of the City of Indian Wells, California, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the whole number of the members of the Planning Commission is five (5); that the above and foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Indian Wells on the 12th day of December, 2024, by the following vote:
AYES: 4 — Bahneman, Conway, Schleimer, Welch
NOES: 0 — None
EXCUSED: 1 - Schubert
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
E -SIGNED by Jon Berg E -SIGNED by Todd Leishman
on 2024-12-20 08:03:07 PST on 2024-12-19 18:04:41 PST
JON BERG for BEST BEST & KRIEGER
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR CITY ATTORNEY
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EXHIBIT "A"
Conditions of Approval
Modification to CUP No. 2-90-05
December 12, 2024
GENERAL:
1. The Applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Indian Wells and its officials, officers, employees, and agents from and against any claim, action, or proceeding against the City of Indian Wells, its officers, employees, or agents to attack (including any judicial proceedings or an referendum), set aside, void, or annul any approval or condition of approval of the City of Indian Wells concerning this project, including but not limited to, any alleged act or failure to act related to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA1, any approval or condition of approval by the Planning Commission or City Council. The City shall promptly notify the Applicant of any such claim, action, or proceeding concerning the project and the City shall cooperate fully in the defense of the matter. Applicant shall defend, with counsel mutually chosen by City and Applicant Applicant's own cost, expense and risk, any and all such aforesaid suits, actions or other proceedings of every kind that may be brought or instituted against City, its officials, officers, employees and agents. Applicant shall pay and satisfy any judgment, award or decree that may be rendered against City, its officials, officers, employees or agents in any such suits, actions or other proceedings.
Applicant shall also reimburse City for the cost of any settlement paid by City arising out of any such claims, demands, causes of action, costs, expenses, liabilities, loses, damages, injuries, suits, actions, or other proceedings. Such reimbursement shall include payment for City's attorney's fees and costs, including expert witness fees.
Applicant shall reimburse City, its officials, officers, employees and agents for any and all legal expenses and costs, including expert witness fees, incurred by each of them in connection therewith or in enforcing the indemnity herein provided. Applicant's obligation to indemnify shall not be restricted to insurance proceeds, if any, received by the City, its officials, officers, employees or agents. In all cases, the City reserves the right, at its own option and cost, to choose its own attorney to represent the City, its officials, officers, employees, and agents in the defense of the matter.
2. In the event that any condition contained herein is determined to be invalid or legally unenforceable, then all remaining conditions shall remain in force.
3. This approval of modification to CUP No. 2-90-05 shall be used within one (1) year after final approval or it shall become null and void unless the time limit is extended by the City Council per Municipal Code Section 21.06.040(e). The phrase "be used" above shall mean the application by the Applicant for, and approval and issuance by the City of, applicable building permits to start construction of the phased project.
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5. The pickleball courts shall be used exclusively by members of the Indian Wells Country Club and their guests. Any changes in usage shall require approval from the City.
6. The Applicant shall implement all noise mitigation measures recommended in the approved Noise Study conducted by Salas O'Brien on file with the City. Specifically, the Applicant shall install a continuous 12 -foot -high noise barrier along the east and south sides of the pickleball courts. The noise barrier shall be designed and constructed using materials and specifications detailed in the Noise Study to reduce noise levels to approximately 50dBA at the nearest residential property lines consistent with existing ambient noise levels.
7. The Applicant shall maintain the facilities, including but not limited to the noise barriers, waiting area, lighting, drainage area, parking and landscaping, in an acceptable and safe condition to the satisfaction of the City of Indian Wells, for the life of the Project.
8. As determined by the Community Development Director, if the City receives substantive noise complaints caused by the operation of the new pickleball courts, the Director or designee shall have the authority to require additional noise attenuating measures as recommended in the Noise Study, including but not limited to, adding additional noise barriers, the use of quieter paddles and balls, and limiting operational hours to ensure associated noise levels do not exceed the pre-existing ambient conditions at the nearest residential homes.
9. The pickleball courts shall only be allowed to operate between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., seven days a week.
10. A minimum of 198 vehicle parking spaces and 147 golf cart parking spaces shall be maintained on -site in accordance with the approved Parking Study conducted by Urban Crossroads.
11. The project shall be developed in accordance with the approved plans, and failure to comply with any conditions of approval shall be deemed just cause for revocation of project approval by the City Council. However, the Community Development Director or designee shall have the authority to approve minor deviations in the conditions of approval, and all plans including the construction drawings, if deemed necessary by both the Applicant and the City to implement the Project as conditionally approved.
12. Upon submittal of construction drawings to the Building Department for plan check review, all departmental conditions of approval for the project shall be included on the sheet following the title sheet, or the first sheet of the plans. A site plan shall also be attached to all sets of construction drawings. This condition shall be a minimum requirement for acceptance of construction drawings for the Building plan check review.
13. All plans shall be coordinated for consistency.
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14. The Applicant shall pay development impact fees at the established rates. Such fees may include, but not be limited to, new construction fee, park or open space fees, school fees, drainage fees, sewer fees, TUMF fee, local CVMSHP development impact fee, building permit and plan check fees.
15. All signage must be in compliance with Indian Wells Municipal Code Title 17 and all other applicable Code sections. Proposed deviations from the Title 17 of the Indian Wells Municipal Code shall be submitted for consideration as an application in compliance with Indian Wells Municipal Code Section 21.06.050.
16. Approval of this modified conditional use permit shall not waive compliance with all applicable sections of the Indian Wells Municipal Code, all other applicable City ordinances, and applicable specific plans.
17. Construction shall occur between the hours of 7:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, Saturday and no construction on Sunday or national holidays per Municipal Code Section 9.06.047. The Community Development Director may grant a temporary waiver from these hours in limited circumstances where a special need is demonstrated.
18. Within fifteen (15) days of final approval by the City Council, the Applicant shall submit in writing, a statement indicating that the Applicant has read and agrees to the conditions imposed herein. Approvals of land use and related applications hereunder shall become void, and any privilege, permit, or other authorization granted shall be deemed to have terminated if compliance with this condition has not been completed within the specified time limits.
LANDSCAPING:
19. Detailed landscaping and irrigation plans shall be submitted for approval by either the Community Development Director and/or the Coachella Valley Water District.
20. Above ground -mounted utility locations shall require approval by the Community Development Director. All detector check and backflow assemblies shall be located in planting areas.
21. Any exposed detector check/backflow devices shall be painted a neutral/earth tone color and any pipes extending above ground shall be finished and painted to match the device.
22. All ground -mounted utility appurtenances shall be located out of public view and adequately screened through the use of a combination of concrete or masonry walls, berming and/or landscaping to the satisfaction of the Community Development Director.
23. All plant materials within landscaped areas shall be maintained in a viable growth condition throughout the life of this project.
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LIGHTING:
24. All lighting shall be designed and installed to minimize on -site and off -site glare onto adjacent property. Lighting shall comply with the approved Photometric Plan, and any modifications require prior approval from the Community Development Director.
25. The maximum height of all light fixtures shall not exceed 20 -feet above the court surface. All lighting shall be shielded and directed downward to minimize glare and light spillover onto adjacent residential areas.
26. Lighting shall operate only between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., consistent with the hours of operation for the courts.
BUILDING AND SAFETY
27. A pre -construction meeting, scheduled with the Building Division, shall be held with all applicable City staff members, Applicant, contractor, superintendent, and all subcontractors prior to start of construction.
28. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for construction, the Applicant shall first obtain and present to the Building Department permits and/or clearances from the following agencies/individuals as applicable:
a. City Fire Marshal
b. City Public Works Director
c. Community Development Director
d. Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD)
29. Seismic design consideration shall be in accordance with the provisions of the current California Building Code and the seismic design parameters of the Structural Engineers Association of California.
30. Building construction will be designed in accordance with the energy conservation requirements imposed by the California Energy Commission and Title 24 of the California Administrative Code.
31. The Project shall comply with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
32. The Project is to be built according to Building and Safety Standards and comply with any applicable City of Indian Wells Municipal Code Regulation.
33. The Project site shall be clean and free of trash and construction debris, and all construction equipment shall be removed from the site prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
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34. The developer or contractor is responsible for construction parking. To the extent feasible, all construction, visitor, and worker vehicles shall be parked on -site. Any construction, visitor, or worker vehicles not parked on -site, must be parked legally on the street within a 150 -foot radius of the construction site.
PUBLIC WORKS/ENGINEERING:
35. A Preliminary Geotechnical Investigation and Report shall be prepared by a competent Geotechnical Engineer, and submitted to and reviewed by the City, prior to commencement of any precise grading activities. Said Report(s) shall be referenced on the Precise Grading Plans. Said Report shall comply with the City of Indian Wells Geotechnical Policy Guidelines, including requirements for Subsidence. All grading shall conform to the recommendations contained in the Preliminary Geotechnical Investigation and Report and shall be observed by the Geotechnical Engineer of Record.
36. All projects disturbing less than one acre are not required to prepare a SWPPP or file an NOI, but shall manage storm water drainage during construction by complying with one or more of the measures described in the Green Building Standards Code (CGBC).
Implementation of Best Management Practices (BMP's) in accordance with IWMC
16.52.020 shall satisfy CGBC requirements.
37. All projects disturbing 5,000 square feet or more shall be required to prepare and submit to the City for approval a Fugitive Dust Mitigation Application and Plan. Dust and vehicular track -out shall be controlled in accordance with an approved Plan, including but not limited to daily cleaning of dirt and debris from of all adjacent streets.
Dirt and debris shall not be permitted to enter any storm drain system. During periods of high winds or wind gusts exceed 25 mph, all grading shall cease and the site shall be continuously watered to prevent fugitive dust.
38. Complete Checklist for Identifying Projects Requiring a Project -Specific Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) within the Whitewater River Region prior to Grading Permit submittal.
39. Prior to issuance of a Building Permit, a Precise Grading Permit shall be obtained by the Applicant. Said permit may be issued after submittal, review, and approval of a Precise Grading Plan. The Precise Grading Plan shall comply with Chapter 18 of the Indian Wells Municipal Code and the Indian Wells Public Works Engineering Handbook.
40. Prior to issuance of a Precise Grading Permit, the Applicant shall submit and obtain approval of all of the following:
a. Precise Grading Plan that shall be prepared by a qualified Engineer and shall conform to the recommendations contained in a Preliminary Geotechnical Report(s).
b. Fugitive Dust Control Application and Plan.
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41. Construction in the 500 year, .2% Annual Chance Flood Hazard (X) shall be per Indian Wells Municipal Code 16.36 Flood Plain Management.
42. All compaction reports, grade certifications and as -built of the precise grading plan shall be submitted to the Engineering Division before final inspection of public works improvements will be scheduled and approved.
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ATTACHMENT #15
From: Chris Freeland
To:
Cc: Angelica Avila; Jon Berg
Subject: RE: IWCC pickleball
Date: Monday, March 10, 2025 10:24:51 AM
Attachments: image001.onq
Ms. Marks,
Thank you for the email. I have forwarded your message to our City Clerk and Community Development Director for the official record of the City.
Chris
Indian Wells Logo with Arrowhead
Chris Freeland, PhD, ICMA-CM
City Manager
44-950 Eldorado Dr., Indian Wells, CA 92210-7497
[email protected] 1760.346.2489 I www.IndianWells.com From: Ellen Marks
Sent: Monday, March 10, 2025 10:01 AM
To: Chris Freeland
Subject: IWCC pickleball
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Dear City Manager Freeland,
We are writing concerning the addition of pickleball courts at IWCC.
We feel that the Planning Commission overstepped their boundaries demanding a survey of IWCC members.
The second sound report has been performed, but is the survey a legal demand? Has that ever been demanded of any other Club in Indian Wells? Invited realizes that a Pickleball facility will be advantageous to them and to members, thus a survey of members should not be required by the City.
Also, several of us know of several homebuyers who did not buy in IWCC because we do not have pickleball, thus it is harming our home values.
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Tamara Baron, a member of IWCC states "I am a real estate agent in the Coachella Valley specializing in country clubs, with a deep understanding of their unique nuances and amenities. Many of my clients have overlooked Indian Wells Country Club due to the absence of pickleball. As one of the fastest -growing sports in the world, pickleball is particularly exciting because it appeals to both older and younger generations alike.".
We are expressing our concerns to the Planning Commission encouraging them to take the correct action and approve these pickleball courts at their April meeting.
Thank you.
Respectfully submitted,
Ellen Marks
Alan Marks
Tom Evans
Ron Holmes
Jane Anderson*
MichaelO'Rourk*
Scott and Kathy Ackerson *
Vicki Shepard
George and Carol Palmer
Rick Waddell *
Linda Phillips*
Mary and Lauri Scott
Jerry and Terry Bolin
Andy and Marci Weiner
Greg and Gigi Jacobsen
Jean Waible
Ron and Jan Rudy
Jacque Wayser
Mary and Juts Ingram*
Steven and Lauren Shields
Maureen Garrett
Debbie Prugh
Michelle and Josh De Feo
Lavonne Bissell
Lou Urrutia
Elaine and Neil Williamson
Ed and Teresa Urquhart
John and Mary Anderson
Mike and Patty Brimley
Jane Anderson
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Jerry and Liz Van Linge
Susan Shmalo
Tamara Baron
Sean Coonce
Amy Harrington
Olga and Terry Ortuzar
Erin Scott Kuhn
Brandt Kuhn
Tom Chichester
Kim Chichester
Tyler Shigenaga
Troy Kudlac
Toby and Gale Tobin
Steve and Susie Nozet
Paul and Sandy Lemerise*
* Are currently members of the Board of Governors
A11 signatories are residents of IWCC or members of IWCC or both
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ROBERTA. BEI HE[JER
A PROFESS • AL LAW CORPORATION
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May 5, 2025
Mayor Bruce Whitman
Mayor Pro Tem Dana Reed
Council Member Greg Sanders
Council Member Brian Penna
Council Member Dr. Toper Taylor
City of Indian Wells
44-950 Eldorado Drive
Indian Wells, CA 92210
45-025 Manitou Drive, Suite 3 - Indian Wells, CA 92210
Phone 760.360.7666 Fax 760.262.3957
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Re: Opposition to Indian Wells Country Club Proposed Pickleball Courts Golf Course Overlay/Zoning Analysis
Honorable Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem & Council Members:
This firm has the privilege of representing:
- Mark & Mary Butier (Club Terrace Drive)
Geoff & Amy Escalette (Club Terrace Drive)
Paula & Jeff Cole (Club Terrace Drive)
- Robert Mehring (Club Terrace Drive)
- Robert Britz (Club Terrace Drive)
Jim & Marilyn Perona (Club Terrace Drive)
- Bill & Mary Mountain (Desi Drive)
A11 of these homeowners would be directly affected by the installation of pickleball courts in the driving range of Indian Wells Country Club ("Driving Range").
While there are numerous reasons to reject the Pickleball Courts, this letter focuses solely on why the Pickleball Courts violate the City's Zoning Ordinances. In summary, the Pickleball Courts are proposed to be located in the Driving Range, which is in a Golf Course Overlay Zone. This Zone prohibits any uses not necessary for the maintenance and operations of golf. The Zone exists to ensure that the uses within such zone are operated and maintained for their intended purpose, the playing of golf.
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ROBERT A. BERNHEIMER
A Professional Law Corporation
City of Indian Wells
May 5, 2025
Under the City's Zoning Ordinances for Golf Course Overlay Zones:
"Only uses necessary for the operation and maintenance of the subject golf course shall be permitted in this district." § 21.40.030, emphasis added.
The City's Zoning Ordinance further defines the Golf Course Overlay Zone in § 21.12.040 (a):
"Golf Course. This overlay zone shall apply to all public and private golf courses within the City to insure that they are operated and maintained for their intended purpose, the playing of golf.
Within this zone, uses not directly related to the operation and maintenance of the subject golf course shall be prohibited." Emphasis added.
It seems self-evident that "Pickleball" is not an activity which is directly related to the operation and maintenance of the Indian Wells Country Club golf courses. Therefore, if the Driving Range is within a Golf Course Overlay Zone, the Pickleball Courts are prohibited at this location.
As seen in the City's Zoning Map, the underlying zoning for this property is "Open Space, Golf & Recreation."
Zoning: Open Space
Golf & Recreation
One might initially think that since this is Pickleball, it is "Recreation" and therefore allowed under the City's Zoning Code. However, the location of the proposed Pickleball Courts is in an "Overlay Zone" within the City's Zoning Code. This location is within Planning Area 8, Subarea 8.4. See § 21.14.080 Planning Area 8 (Sandpiper/Indian Wells Country Club Area).
This is a Golf Course Overlay Zone:
"(d) Subarea 8.4. This established area, the Indian Wells Country Club area, is zoned Very Low Density and is overlaid with the Golf Course Overlay Zone which pertains to the 27 -hole golf course."
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ROBERT A. BERNHEIMER
A Professional Law Corporation
City of Indian Wells
May 5, 2025
As can be further seen in the map below from the City's Zoning Ordinance, the area of the Proposed Pickleball Courts is within the Golf Course Overlay.
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In essence, the Golf Course Overlay Zone sits on top of the regular open space zoning and adds additional restrictions to the use of such land.
I understand staff interprets this differently (per the Planning Commission presentation). Staff argues the driving range is not actually in the Golf Course Overlay Zone even though the entire driving range appears in the map of the Golf Course Overlay Zone. The below map clearly shows the driving range is in the middle of the Golf Course Overlay map.
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ROBERT A. BERNHEIMER
A Professional Law Corporation
City of Indian Wells
May 5, 2025
This interpretation goes against the promise of Indian Wells to protect residents' quality of life and requires a tortured interpretation of a Golf Course Overlay Zone (clearly the map shows the area to be within the Golf Course Overlay but staff says the map graphic does not apply). Moreover, by claiming that the map of the Golf Course Overlay Zone does not depict the actual overlay zone, the promise to residents that when they buy a home next to a golf course that it will remain a golf course is completely broken.
Staff relies on the definition of "Golf Course" in the City's municipal code to argue that golf course driving ranges are not part of golf courses. The Definition of "Golf Course" in the City's municipal code states:
"Golf course" shall mean a lot or portion of a lot used for playing golf, including pitch -and -putt courses, but excluding driving ranges, miniature golf courses or other similar commercial enterprises, unless expressly permitted." IWMC § 21.08.260.
Staff misinterprets this ordinance. The driving range at Indian Wells Country Club is not a commercial enterprise like miniature golf or a commercial driving range. The stand-alone driving range at College of the Desert is not a golf course. That's a commercial enterprise. The driving range at IWCC is expressly permitted, connected and a part of the IWCC golf course. The IWCC Driving Range clearly shows up in the map of the Golf Course Overlay. The definition of a "Golf Course" does not exclude ALL driving ranges. Just those that are commercial enterprises in and of themselves.
The IWCC Driving Range is in the Golf Course Overlay and the request for Pickleball Courts should be denied because only uses necessary for the operation and maintenance of the subject golf course shall be permitted in the overlay, which exists to ensure that such Golf Course Overlay Zones are operated and maintained for their intended purpose, the playing of golf.
We will be presenting other significant reasons to deny these pickleball courts but wanted this letter to serve as the analysis of the City's Golf Course Overlay Zone.
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ROBERT A. BERNHEIMER
A Professional Law Corporation
City of Indian Wells
May 5, 2025
If you would like to discuss the contents of this letter further, I am available at your convenience.
Co r ially,
obert A. Bernheimer
Cc: Chris Freeland, City Manager - [email protected] Jon Berg, Community Development Director - [email protected] Todd Leishman, City Attorney - [email protected]
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INDIAN WELLS CITY COUNCIL
May 15, 2025
To: City Council
From: Community Development Department
Prepared by: Luis Rubalcava, Senior Planner
Subject:
Resolution Approving Modification to Conditional Use
Permit No. 2-85-6 to Construct and Operate Four New
Pickleball Courts with Associated Lighting, Courtside
Canopies, and Landscaping Improvements Adjacent to the
Existing Parking Garage at the Renaissance Esmeralda
Resort and Spa Located at 44400 Indian Wells Lane (APN:
633-150-071), and Finding the Project Exempt from CEQA.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS:
Council OPENS the Public Hearing, takes any public testimony, CLOSES the Public Hearing; and
FINDS the project exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Section 15301, Existing Facilities, and Section 15303, Construction or Conversion of Small Structures; and
ADOPTS the Resolution to Approve a modification to Conditional Use Permit No. 2-85-6 to construct and operate four new pickleball courts with associated lighting, courtside canopies, and landscaping improvements adjacent to the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort and Spa's existing parking garage.
BACKGROUND:
Courtmaster Sports, Inc, a pickleball construction and resurfacing firm representing the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort and Spa ("Esmeralda"), has applied to modify the property's existing Conditional Use Permit ("CUP"). The modification will allow four (4) new pickleball courts, each featuring dedicated lighting, courtside canopies for weather protection, and minor landscaping rehabilitation. The proposed improvements will be developed in an area immediately adjacent to the existing parking garage and tennis courts (Attachment 2).
The Esmeralda is one of the five premier resort hotel destinations within the City of Indian Wells. The luxury resort offers a variety of guest accommodations; as well as on - 1
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site amenities including dining and bars, spas, event spaces for weddings or conferences, tennis courts, indoor gym, children's arcade, escape room, and retail shopping. Originally approved under CUP 2-85-6 in 1985 for a 7 -story hotel with 560 rooms and a 2 -story parking structure and later expanded with an additional 42,800 -square -foot support facility, the Esmeralda is consistent with the City's General Plan and Resort Commercial ("RC") base zoning requirements. The CUP modification seeks to enhance the hotel's recreational amenities by adding new pickleball courts to further attract local interest and increase guest satisfaction.
All resort hotels in the City are located within the RC base Zone, which permits a variety of commercial activities related to tourism, hospitality, dining, and recreation. The neighboring Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort and Villas currently offers recreational amenities such as tennis and pickleball courts (Attachment 3). By adding pickleball courts, the Esmeralda aims to enhance the overall guest experience and remain competitive in the resort market.
Section 21.06.040 of the Indian Wells Municipal Code ("IWMC") requires that the Planning Commission review and make a recommendation to the City Council to approve, conditionally approve or disapprove modifications to CUP's. Further, Section 21.34.040 of the IWMC conditionally permits recreational facilities that contribute to the "resort experience." The Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on April 24, 2025, to consider the proposed pickleball facilities at the Esmerelda and adopted a resolution recommending City Council approval (Attachment 10).
During the public hearing the Planning Commissioner's added Condition of Approval No. 5 to their resolution addressing potential noise impacts on any future residential development east of former Hole 17. Under this condition, if the City's Code Enforcement Department verifies that pickleball court operations exceed the City's daytime noise standard at nearby residential uses, the Community Development Director or designee may require, at the owner's expense, additional noise attenuation measures as listed in the "Noise Control Analysis" section of the project Noise Study (Attachment 7). These may include, but are not limited to, installing noise -barrier fencing, providing quiet paddles and balls, or limiting hours of operation to ensure compliance with the City's established residential noise limits.
ANALYSIS:
The Esmeralda is requesting to modify their existing CUP to add four (4) new pickleball courts with approximately 9,520sf of surface area, ten 20 -foot -tall court lights, and two shade canopies with seating benches (Attachment 4). A 6 -foot tall chain link fence with mesh will enclose the courts, and all disturbed landscaping will be rehabilitated back to its original state. The new recreational amenities and associated improvements will be developed on a portion of the existing event lawn, located immediately adjacent to the existing 2 -story parking structure and tennis courts. The courts will be developed within 2
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the resort campus approximately 500 -feet away from the nearest residential homes located south across Highway 111. The hours of operation will be limited to daytime hours of 8:00 am to 10:00 pm, similar to those of the adjacent tennis courts. The use of the new pickleball courts would be exclusive to Esmeralda guests and would not be open to the public. There are no modifications proposed to any of the existing structures, vehicular access roads, or existing parking areas serving the resort complex.
Land Use & Zoning
The Esmeralda is located within the Commercial General Plan land use designation, with a base zoning of RC. Specifically, the site where the proposed pickleball courts are located is zoned RC with the Golf Course Overlay Zone applied due to the existence of the Indian Wells Golf Resort's hole 18 in the vicinity (Attachment 5). Pursuant to section 21.40.020 of the IWMC, the Golf Course Overlay zone only applies as an overlay zone on established golf courses, coterminous with the boundaries of the overlaid course. The Golf Course Overlay Zone standards do not apply to Esmeralda's existing event lawn area or parking structure where the project site is located. Thus, the development standards for the RC base zone are applicable to this project.
Uses adjacent to the property include RC to the east and west, Open Space to the north, and residential uses to the south across Highway 111. The RC zone was established to regulate the development of commercial resort properties and their accessory uses, which typically include hospitality, dining, retail, resort residences, and supportive recreational facilities. Section 21.34.040 clearly states that uses that can be shown to make up the "resort experience," such as hotels, restaurants, and recreational facilities, must undergo review and approval via the CUP process. In this instance, the addition of four new pickleball courts represents an enhancement of Esmeralda's recreational amenities, and the current CUP Modification review process aligns with the requirements of the IWMC for expanding such amenities.
Further, the pickleball courts will complement other existing recreational facilities within the Esmeralda resort complex that includes the pool, spa, tennis courts, event lawn, arcade and fitness center that collectively aid in attracting visitors to the City. The proposed amenity is consistent with recreational offerings at other hotel resorts in the City and helps support the goals and policies outlined in the City's Economic Development Element. Specifically, the project is consistent with General Plan Policy ED -3.1, which promotes a visitor -friendly environment in commercial areas that includes high -quality hospitality options which help further the City's vision as a destination resort community.
Section 21.34.050 of the IWMC establishes specific development standards regarding setbacks, aesthetic design, and structure height. The proposed pickleball courts will be designed with appropriate rehabilitated landscaping and court surface color treatments that harmonize with the high -end aesthetic appeal of the Esmeralda Resort. Additionally, the fencing and canopy fabrics will complement the existing tennis courts and new 3
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pickleball surface (Attachment 6 — Color and Material). The courts are setback over 200 feet from highway 111, and approximately 75 -feet from the adjacent property to the east.
The project is consistent with the development standards of the RC base zone.
The land use and zoning analysis shows that this proposal is consistent with previous approvals for similar enhancements made to amenities offered at other resort complexes within the same land use/zoning district. The development, as conditioned, meets the required findings listed in IWMC 21.06.040(d) as described in the attached resolution (Attachment 1).
Noise Study
The City retained Acoustics Group, Inc., ('AGI") to perform a professional acoustical study ("noise study") evaluating the projected noise from the 4 -court pickleball facility at the proposed location within the Esmeralda complex. AGI's methodology included a thorough review and understanding of the City of Indian Wells Noise Ordinance, conducting ambient noise level measurements at the site, measuring and recording noise from pickleball play at similar facilities with 4 -courts, analyzing and modeling the predicted noise of pickleball play at the proposed site (considering the natural and built environment), and evaluating noise control measures for further consideration in reducing perceptible noise increases at the nearest residential homes, if warranted. A computed - based noise model (CadnaA) simulated unattenuated scenarios for pickleball play, as well as scenarios with recommended noise reducing strategies. Below is a summary of the findings from the noise study. Please refer to Attachment 7 for the complete noise study analysis.
City Noise Standards
The City of Indian Wells Noise Ordinance Section 9.06.040 specifies exterior noise standards for residential uses. The City sets a cumulative Leq (equivalent continuous sound level) daytime (7am to lOpm) and nighttime (10:01pm to 7am) noise standards at 55 and 50 dBA, respectively. The Leq metric is a single -number noise descriptor which represents the average sound level over a given period of time, where the actual sound level varies with time. The City's noise ordinance also allows increased noise levels for shorter cumulative time periods with a daytime and nighttime Lmax of 75 and 70 dBA, respectively. Additionally, if the ambient noise level exceeds the noise levels permitted by the 30 and 15 minutes per hour categories the allowed noise limit shall be increased in five (5) dBA increments in each category to encompass the ambient noise level. If the ambient noise level exceeds the daytime and nighttime Lmax of 75 and 70 dBA, respectively, the maximum ambient noise level shall be the noise limit.
Although the City's Noise Ordinance establishes explicit exterior noise limits for residential property at 55 dBA daytime and 50 dBA nighttime, it does not prescribe separate noise limits for noise affecting commercial properties. The City's ordinance is intended to 4
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protect nearby sensitive receptors (i.e. residential areas) from exterior noise disturbances.
When a noise source is located within commercial properties, the noise generated is evaluated based on its potential impact on adjacent residential properties who are subject to residential noise standards. In cases where commercial noise is transmitted onto another commercial site, the evaluation is still focused on whether the noise creates an impact to sensitive receptors. Essentially, interior and exterior noise affecting commercial property is not regulated by the IWMC; however, noise generated from commercial properties must meet the 55 dBA daytime and 50 dBA nighttime threshold at any surrounding residential property (sensitive receptors). This accounts for the inherently higher ambient noise levels typical of commercial properties while ensuring that any excessive noise impacts on residential properties is minimized. The table below summarizes the City of Indian Wells Residential Exterior Noise Standards.
Period
Leg, dB
Daytime (7:01AM to 10:DOPM)
55 Nighttime (1 D:01 PM to 7:00AM)
5D
Note:
Decibels
Time Period, dBA Cumulative
(Daytime/Nighttime)
Period
+3
50153
30 minutes/hour
+5
60155
15 minutes/hour
+10
65/60
5 minuteslhour
+15
70165
1 minute/hour
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75170
Not to be exceeded
Source: City of Marian Wells Munlclpaa Code, S€ctron 9.06 Table 1: Indian Wells Residential Noise Standards
Ambient Noise Survey
AGI conducted an ambient noise survey on March 25 through 26, 2025, to record and document baseline ambient noise levels from existing noise sources in the area. Five long- term 24 -hour noise measurements ("NM") were conducted adjacent to the nearest noise sensitive receptors to the east (NMs 1 and 5), southeast (NM2), south (NM3), and west (NM4) of the future pickleball courts. NM2 and NM3 were placed in residential areas, and NM1, NM4, and NM5 were in the resort commercial areas. Refer to the exhibit below for the location of these noise monitoring stations relative to the project site:
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Figure 1. Noise Measurements Locations (NM)
Noise sources affecting the ambient environment include typical resort activity (people talking or walking by), as well as noise sources from vehicular traffic and aircraft noise.
The table below depicts the existing ambient noise levels measured at the specific noise monitoring stations during the ambient noise survey:
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Existing Ambient Noise Levels, dBA
Description
Receiver
Time
Leq
Lmin
Lmax
Future Resort to the
3125125 3:00PM—
45_t1 to
Vehicular Traffic,
NM1
3:D0 PM
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77.7 Aircraft
Nm2
Nearest Residence
to the Southeast
3/25125 3:0D PM -
3/26125 3:D0 PM
48.8 to
65.8 328
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Vehicular Traffic,.
Aircraft
Nearest Residence
to the South
3/25/25 3:0D PM -
3/26/25 3:D0 PM
51.3 to
65.8 34.7
90.4 Vehicular Traffic,dN13
Aircraft
Hotel Guestrooms
41 14
(Worst Case
between 4th and 5
floor above Banquet
Ballroom shielding)
3/25/25 3:00 PM -
3126125 3:D0 PM
46.1 to
55.8 48 7
64. 7
Vehicular Traffic,
Resort Activity
d(+15
On Property directly
East of Proposed
Courts
3/25/25 3:00 PM —
3!:26!25 3:D0 PM
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54.8 35.9
62.4 Vehicular Traffic,
Aircraft
Table 2. Existing Ambient Noise Levels
4 -Court Pickleball Play Noise Analysis - Unattenuated
Pickleball noise levels were modeled at the site considering simultaneous play on 4 -courts without any noise attenuation. In the unattenuated scenario, the study found that the energy -equivalent noise level (Leq) from four simultaneous pickleball courts would range between 36.0 dBA and 65.6 dBA at the five noise measurement locations (NM1 — NM5).
The highest predicted noise level of 65.6 dBA occurs immediately on -site (NM5), which is within the Esmeralda's resort commercial property and not subject to the residential noise limits of 55 dBA and Lmax of 75 dBA. Otherwise, all other noise measurements (NM1 — NM4) predicted noise levels below the City's Residential Noise Standards, however, NM1 and NM4 are not required to meet this threshold due to them being located within commercial property. The pickleball noise at the nearest residential boundary (approximately 500 feet south, across Highway 111) was predicted to remain under 55 dBA Leq and significantly below the 75 dBA Lmax, during daytime hours. The pickleball courts do not intend to operate overnight, thus avoiding the 50 dBA nighttime standard.
In sum, the noise modeling determined that the associated noise level from pickleball play on 4 -courts would adhere to the City's Daytime Residential Noise Standard of 55 dBA and the Lmax standard of 75 dBA. The following 2 tables summarize the assessment of the pickleball Leq and Lmax noise levels with all 4 -courts in play as compared to the City's allowable residential daytime standard, respectively:
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Table 3. Summary of Pickleball Lea Noise Levels and Impact Assessment Receptor
Land Use
4 courts -
Pickleball Noise
Level, Leq, dBA
Indian Wells
Noise Standard,
Leq, dBA
(Daytime)
Ambient
Noise Level,
dBA1
Assessment
(Daytime)
NM1
Commercial
45.6 N/A5
50.7 - 56.6
NI/A5
NM2A
Residential
36.0 55
57.1 - 63.32
Compliance
NM3A
Residential
40.5 55
56.1 - 60.43
Compliance
NM44
Commercial
49.5 N/A5
50.4 - 55.8
N/A5
NM5
Commercial
65.6 N/A5
48.3 - 54.8
N/A5
Note: ' The pickleball courts are proposed to operate during the daytime hours of 8AM to 10PM. 2Hourly ambient noise levels for NM2A were calculated based on a simultaneous 24 -hour ambient noise measurement at NM2. 3Hourly ambient noise levels for NM3A were calculated based on a simultaneous 24 -hour ambient noise measurement at NM3. 4NM4 was measured and modeled between the 4th and 5th floor above the banquet ballroom shielding. Pickleball noise levels at the ground floor are expected to be lower.
Receptors NM1, NM4, and NM5, are located within report commercial area and not subject to residential noise standards.
Table 4. Summary of Pickleball Lmax Noise Levels and Impact Assessment Receptor
Land Use
4 courts - Pickleball
Noise Level, Lmax,
dBA
Indian Wells Noise
Standard, Lmax,
dBA
(Daytime)
Assessment
(Daytime)
NMI
Commercial
60.6 N/A1
N/A1
NM2A
Residential
51.0 75
Compliance
NM3A
Residential
55.5 75
Compliance
NM42
Commercial
64.5 N/A1
N/A1
NM5
Commercial
80.6 N/A1
N/A1
Note:' Receptors NM1, NM4, and NM5, are located within report commercial area and not subject to residential noise standards. '-NM4 was measured and modeled between the 4th and 5th floor above the banquet ballroom shielding_ Pickleball noise levels at the ground floor are expected to be lower.
4 -Court Pickleball Play Noise Analysis — Noise Control Analysis Though the noise study concludes that the project will meet the City's Daytime Residential Noise Standards under normal daytime conditions, the study provides optional measures to further minimize noise should the Esmeralda resort wish to reduce any potential annoyance they believe may adversely affect their guest experience.
Option 1: 10 -ft Noise Barrier. AGI evaluated a 10 -foot -high continuous acoustic blanket noise barrier installed on the east, and south sides of the pickleball courts as per Figure
2. The proposed acoustic noise barrier can be attached to a chain link fence, and can be used to provide additional sound attenuation, if desired. The noise reduction provided by the noise barrier would range from 0 to 4.2 dBA.
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Option 2: 10 -ft Noise Barrier and Quiet Padd/es. Quiet paddles were also evaluated in addition to the 10 -ft acoustic blanket from option 1. The use of quiet paddles (i.e. Hush or Ow/ Paddles) reduce the impulsive noise of a pickleball strike and can assist in reducing the "annoyance" that can be associated with the noise created during pickleball play.
With the use of the quiet paddles and the 10 -ft high acoustic blanket noise barrier, an overall noise reduction would range from 3.8 to 7.6 dBA at NM1 through NM5 while reducing the impulsive "pop" of a pickleball strike.
Option 3: On/y Quiet paddles. The noise study evaluated only the quiet paddles for this option. Similar, quiet paddles can lower both the overall noise level (Leq) and help reduce the impulsive noise of a pickleball strike, which is a common source of annoyance. The use of quiet paddles only provides an overall noise reduction that ranges from 3.4 to 4.5 dBA at NM1 through NM5.
Additional operational recommendations were provided in the noise study for greater compliance levels. An example of an operational consideration is the Esmeralda requiring and offering to rent quite paddles for players with non -conforming equipment or limit the court hours of operation. The following table from the noise study provides a 9
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comprehensive comparison of the modeled noise control analysis, including: 1) unattenuated scenario, 2) 10 -ft high noise barrier wall; 3) 10 -ft high noise barrier wall with quiet paddles; and 4) only quiet paddles.
Receptor
Land Use
Indian
Wells
Leq
Noise
Standard,
dBA
Ambient
Noise
Level,
dBA
Predicted Pickleball Noise Level, Leq, dBA
Unmitigated
Option 1
Option 2
Option 3
Option 1
Acoustic
Blanket
Barrier
Noise
Reduction,
dB 1
Assessment
Option 2
Acoustic
Blanket
& Hush
Noise
Reduction,
dB h
Assessment
Option
3 Hush
Noise
Reduction,
dB 1
Assessment
NM1
Commercial
N/A5
50.7 56.6
45.6 42.8
2.8 N/A'
39.1 6.5
N/A"
42.0 3.6
N/A"
NM2A
Residential
55 57'1
63.32 36.0
33.3 2.7
Compliance
P
28.8 7.2
Compliance
p
31.5 4.5
Compliance
P
NM3A
Residential
55 56.1 -
60.4'
40.5 37.5
3.0 Compliance
33.1 7.4
Compliance
36.3 4.2
Compliance
NM4'
Commercial
N/A5
50.4 -
55.8 49.5
49.5 0.0
N/A5
45.7 3.8
N/A5
45.7 3.8
N/A'
NM5
Commercial
N/A5
48.3 54.8
65.6 61.4
4.2 NiA5
58.0 7.6
N/A5
62.2 3.4
N/A5
Note: 'Noise Reduction achieved with corresponding Option calculated by subtracting the predicted noise level with noise barrier f om the unmitigated noise level. For example, for NMI Option 1, the noise reduc ion is 45.6 — 42.8= 2.8 d8.
HHourly ambient noise levels for NM2A were calculated based on a simultaneous 24 -hour ambient noise measurement at NM2. 'Hourly ambient noise levels for NM3A were calculated based on a simultaneous 24 -hour ambient noise measurement at NM3. 'NM4 was measured and modeled between the 4th and 5th floor above the banquet ballroom shielding. Pickleball noise levels at the ground floor are expected to be lower. 'Receptors NM1, NM4, and NM5 are located within report commercial areas and not subject to residential noise standards.
Table 5. Assessment of Pickleball Leq Noise Levels with Noise Control Options 1 — 3.
In conclusion, the noise study determined that the associated noise levels from pickleball play on 4 -courts would be in compliance with the City's day and nighttime noise standards at the nearest residential properties without the need for additional noise controls. At locations NM1 through NM4, future pickleball noise will comply with the City's Daytime Noise Standard of 55 dBA and Lmax standard of 75 dBA, although residential noise standards do not directly apply to NM1 and NM4 due to these locations being commercially zoned property. Although the noise level at NM5 exceeds the residential Leq and Lmax standards, the receptor is located within the resort commercial area and is not subject to residential noise limits per the City's Ordinance. The Ordinance permits higher noise levels in commercial properties, evaluating such noise based on its impact on adjacent sensitive receptors, such as nearby residential areas. However, the study did acknowledge that the pickleball noise could remain audible and may still be a source of annoyance to sensitive individuals, especially when the ambient background noise level is lower.
Lighting Landscape, and Parking
The proposed improvements include new court lighting at a maximum of 20 -feet above the court surface. A lighting study was prepared for the project to demonstrate the projected illumination levels onsite and at surrounding properties. According to the study, the new court lighting would result in no light trespass (0.0 footcandles) at the nearest residential property lines located approximately 500 -feet south of the pickleball court location (Attachment 8). Similarly, no light trespass will occur at the nearest commercial property located to the east. Lighting installations are shielded and directed to minimize glare and light spill onto adjacent areas. The hours of operation for the pickleball courts 10
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shall be consistent with those of the adjacent tennis courts, operating 7 days a week from 8am to 10pm.
All disturbed landscaping will be rehabilitated back to its original state. Any turf or grass area that is damaged due to construction activities will be replaced in kind (Attachment 9). No additional parking is proposed, as the pickleball courts will only be available to patrons of the Esmeralda hotel. The new amenity will not be open to the public and will not generate any additional traffic or parking demand.
Public Notice and Comment
The project was posted to The Public Record Newspaper, at the City Hall bulletin board, and a notice of public hearing was mailed to owners of real property within a 500 -foot radius of the proposed project not less than 10 -days prior to the date of the City Council hearing. To date, staff has not received any correspondence in support or opposed to the project.
Similar notices were posted and sent out prior to April 24, 2025, Planning Commission hearing with no comments brought to Staff's attention. During the April 24, 2025, Planning Commission hearing, no public comment was heard.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact. The applicant has submitted and paid for all the required City applications under consideration, and the project will have no impact on the City's General Fund.
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA):
This Project has been assessed in accordance with the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), the State and local CEQA Guidelines, and the environmental regulations of the City. The City, acting as Lead Agency, has determined the modification to CUP No. 2-85-6 qualifies as being Categorically Exempt from CEQA under Section 15301, Existing Facilities, and Section 15303, Construction or Conversion of Small Structures.
CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 describes Class 1 categorical exemptions as follows:
"Class 1 consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use. The types of "existing facilities" itemized below are not intended to be all-inclusive of the types of projects which might fall within Class 1. The key consideration is whether the project involves negligible or no expansion of use." 11
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The Project will be developed on part of the existing, disturbed event lawn and would not expand existing resort commercial use.
CEQA Guidelines Section 15303 describes Class 3 categorical exemptions as follows:
"15303. New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures Class 3 consists of construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures; installation of small new equipment and facilities in small structures; and the conversion of existing small structures from one use to another where only minor modifications are made in the exterior of the structure. The numbers of structures described in this section are the maximum allowable on any legal parcel."
Sections 15303(a) through (f) provide examples of structures that qualify as Class 3 projects, which include, but are not limited to, those summarized herein: (a) one single-family residence, or a second dwelling unit in a residential zone; (b) a duplex or similar multi -family residential structure totaling no more than four dwelling units; (c) a store, motel, office, restaurant or similar structure not involving the use of significant amounts of hazardous substances and not exceeding 2,500 square feet in floor area; (d) utility extensions; (e) accessory structures including garages, carports, patios, swimming pools, and fences; and (f) steam sterilization units to treat medical waste. The proposed project is consistent with the definition and examples listed in Section Guidelines section 15303. The proposed Project would result in the construction and operation of up to four (4) pickleball courts with associated improvements that can be considered an accessory structure and ancillary use to the adjacent resort found in close proximity. The Project will not involve any use of hazardous substances and will consist of "construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures.
CEQA Guidelines section 15300.2 establishes six (6) exceptions to categorical exemptions.
The Project, which involves the construction and operation of four (4) new pickleball courts and associated improvements, have been evaluated to determine whether any exceptions apply. None of the exceptions apply to the Project for the following reasons:
(a) Location. The Project is located within the existing Renaissance Esmeralda Resort and Spa property which has previously been developed for Resort Commercial uses. The subject property is not located in a sensitive environmental area of hazardous or critical concern as designated or mapped by federal, state, or local agencies.
(b) Cumulative Impact. The Project is a standalone project with a single phase of construction. The project is not part of a series of projects that may contribute 12
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to a substantial cumulative impact on the environment. This exception to categorical exemptions does not apply to the Project
(c) Significant Effect. The Project does not involve any unusual circumstances that will create a reasonable possibility that the activity will have a significant effect on the environment. The project's potential noise impact has been studied and found to be within the City's daytime noise standards for residential properties. Potential light and glare related impacts have been studied, which determined no light trespass at the nearest residential property located approximately 500 -feet south of the Project site. Operation of the Project would have no environmental impact on the site or surrounding community.
(d) Scenic Highways. The subject property is not located within the viewshed of any scenic highways and will not result in any impact on scenic resources such as trees, historic buildings, rock outcroppings or similar resources. Existing landscaping will be rehabilitated to its original state at the conclusion of the project, and the court design is consistent with the aesthetic quality and character of the surrounding area.
(e) Hazardous Waste Site. The subject property is not identified as an environmental cleanup site, hazardous waste or substances site (Cortese), or site containing a Leaking Underground Storage Tank (LUST). There are no known hazardous materials, and the project site is not listed as a hazardous waste site listed on Section 65962.5 of the Government Code. (f) Historical Resources. The Esmeralda Resort and its facilities are not designated as local, state, or federal historic resources. The Project would have no impact on a historical resource. Therefore, this exception to categorical exemptions does not apply to the Project.
As described in the above analysis, the proposed Project is consistent with the terms of the Class 3 exemption under CEQA Guidelines section 15303 and Class 1 exemption under CEQA Guidelines section 15301. The exceptions to categorical exemptions detailed in CEQA Guideline section 15300.2 do not apply to the Project. Therefore, the Project is exempt from CEQA under each of the Class 1 and Class 3 exemptions.
OPTIONS:
1. Approve the pickleball facility at the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort and Spa as requested and conditioned with four at -grade courts enclosed by a 6 -ft tall chain link fence with mesh.
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2. Approve the pickleball facility at the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort and Spa as requested with four at -grade courts enclosed by a 6 -ft tall chain link fence with mesh and include a condition that would require the use of "quiet paddles" at all times -or- during specified times.
3. Approve the pickleball facility at the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort and Spa as requested with four at -grade courts and a 10 -foot -high noise barrier fence surrounding the east and south perimeter of the facility.
4. Approve the pickleball facility at the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort and Spa as requested with four at -grade courts and a 10 -foot -high noise barrier fence surrounding the east and south perimeter of the facility and include a condition that would require the use of "quiet paddles" at all times -or- during specified times.
5. Deny the project.
6. Provide alternative direction to staff.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution
2. Aerial Vicinity Map
3. Existing Resort Commercial Pickleball Courts
4. Site and Floor Plans
5. Planning Area 5 (Indian Wells Golf Resort Area)
6. Color and Materials board
7. Noise Study
8. Lighting Study
9. Landscape Plans
10. Resolution No. PC 2025-05
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City Council Meeting:
May 15, 2025 - Presentation
Public Hearing Item H.2
INDIAN N WELLS
Community Development Department
Modification to Conditional Use Permit 2-85-6
New Pickleball Courts and Associated
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Zoning Code Consistency
Zoned Resort Commercial with Golf Course Overlay.
Excerpt from the Zoning Code:
§ 21.40.020 Purpose.
The purpose of this overlay zone is to insure the long-term continuity of the various golf courses within the City as operating golf courses. This zone shall be applied as an overlay zone on the established golf courses, and any new courses established in the future,
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Noise Study
Noise Study
• AGI Measured:
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• Propagated noise from Pickleball Courts to nearest residences • Simulated noise of Pickleball play during 8am to 10pm • Noise was modeled using 5 Noise Monitors (NMs)
• Live Demonstration used to create acoustic data for Noise Control options
• Noise Controls
• 3 options evaluated to further reduce noise impacts
• Option 1: 10 -ft high Noise Barrier (east and south sides) • Option 2: 10 -ft high Noise Barrier and Quiet Paddles • Option 3: Quiet Paddles Only
Noise Study - Results
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• Impact -Based Assessment: Noise from commercial sites is judged by its effect on adjacent residential properties, which must meet the City's residential noise limits • Purpose: This approach recognizes that commercial areas have higher ambient noise levels while safeguarding residential areas from excessive noise impacts.
Noise Study — Unattenuated Analysis
Noise Study — Noise Control Option 1 (Noise Barrier)
Noise Study — Noise Control Option 2 (Barrier + Paddles)
Noise Study — Noise Control Option 3 (Paddles only)
Photometric Study
Key Takeaway: New 20 -foot tall light poles will not cause any light trespass at the nearest Commercial or residential property lines.
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Landscape and Parking
• No Parking or Traffic impacts — New Courts solely for registered guests of the Esmeralda Hotel. Not open to the public.
• All disturbed landscaping shall be rehabilitated at the end of construction
Public Comment and Community Outreach
• Public hearing notice posted to local newspaper and City Hall Bulletin on May 1, 2025
• Public Hearing Letter sent to property owners within
500 -ft of property boundary
• To date, only 1 member of the public requested
additional information and left no comment.
Planning Commission Hearing
• A duly noticed Public Hearing with the Planning
Commission was held on April 24, 2025
• Planning Commission Recommended Approval, with an
added condition.
• New Condition: If Code Enforcement confirms pickleball noise exceeds noise standard, the Community
Development Director may require the implementation of
any or all Noise Control Measures from the project's
Noise Study.
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Recommendation:
City Council OPENS the Public Hearing, takes any public testimony, CLOSES the Public Hearing; and
FINDS the project to be exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") under CEQA Guidelines § 15301, Existing Facilities, and § 15303, Construction or Conversion of Small Structures.
City Council ADOPTS the Resolution to APPROVE Modification of Conditional Use Permit No. 2-85-6 to construct and operate four new at -grade pickleball courts with associated lighting, courtside canopies, and landscaping improvements adjacent to the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort and Spa's existing parking garage.
City Council Alternative Options
City Council:
1. ADOPTS Resolution adding a Condition of Approval to require the use of "quiet paddles" at all times -or- during specified times; or
2. ADOPTS Resolution adding a Condition of Approval requiring the installation of a 10 -foot -high noise barrier fences surrounding the east and south perimeter of the facility; or
3. ADOPTS Resolution adding a Condition of Approval requiring the installation of a 10 -foot -high noise barrier fences surrounding the east and south perimeter of the facility and require the use of quiet paddles at all times -or- during specified times; or
4. DENY the requested modification to CUP 2-85-6; or
5. PROVIDE Alternative direction to staff.
QUESTIONS?
Council Agenda- May 15, 2025
ATTACHMENT #1
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNTIL OF THE CITY OF INDIAN WELLS,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MODIFICATION TO CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. 2-85-6 TO CONSTRUCT AND OPERATE FOUR NEW
PICKLEBALL COURTS WITH ASSOCIATED LIGHTING, COURTSIDE
CANOPIES, AND LANDSCAPING IMPROVEMENTS ADJACENT TO THE
EXISTING PARKING GARAGE AT THE RENAISSANCE ESMERALDA RESORT AND SPA LOCATED AT 44400 INDIAN WELLS LANE (APN: 633-150-071),
AND FINDING THE ACTION TO BE EXEMPT FROM CEQA UNDER CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15301 and 15303
WHEREAS, Courtmaster Sports, Inc, (the "Applicant"), on behalf of the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort and Spa, has filed an application with the City of Indian Wells (the "City") for a modification to Conditional Use Permit ("CUP") No. 2-85-6 to construct four new pickleball courts with associated lighting, courtside canopies, and landscaping improvements adjacent to the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort and Spa's existing parking garage at 444000 Indian Wells Lane operating during the City's daytime hours of 8:00 am to 10:00 pm (the "Project"); and WHEREAS, on April 24, 2025, a duly noticed public hearing on the Project was held by the Planning Commission where they recommended City Council approval of the project under Resolution No. PC 2025-05; and
WHEREAS, During the Planning Commission's public hearing on April 24, 2025, the Planning Commission unanimously adopted amendments to Resolution Number PC 2025-05 by adding Condition of Approval #5 as listed on Exhibit "A" attached hereto; and WHEREAS, after careful consideration of the staff report and all the information, evidence, and testimony presented at its public hearing, the City Council finds as follows:
Conditional Use Permit:
1. The proposed location of the modified conditional use is in accord with the objectives of the Zoning Code and the purpose of the General Plan and zoning land use category in which the site is located.
FACT: The proposed Project site is located within the Commercial General Plan land use designation, with a base zone of Resort Commercial ("RC"). Additionally, the site property has the Golf Course Overlay Zone applied due to the former existence Indian Wells Golf Resort's hole 18 within the same property. Pursuant to section 21.40.020 of the IWMC, the Golf Course Overlay zone only applies as an overlay zone on established golf courses, coterminous with the boundaries of the overlaid course. The Golf Course Overlay Zone development standards do not apply to the Esmeralda's existing event lawn area or parking structure adjacent to the project site because these areas are not established golf courses. Thus, the development standards for the RC base zone apply to this project.
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uses that can be shown to make up the"resort experience," such as hotels, restaurants, and recreational facilities, must undergo review and approval via the CUP process. The proposed amenity is consistent with recreational offerings at other hotel resorts in the City and helps support the goals and policies outlined in the City's Economic Development Element. Specifically, the project is consistent with General Plan Policy ED -3.1, which promotes a visitor -friendly environment in commercial areas that includes high -quality hospitality options which help further the City's vision as a destination resort community. The proposed expansion of recreational amenities within the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort complex is also consistent with the intended use under the original CUP approval.
2. The proposed conditional use will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or be materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity.
FACT: The proposed Project will not adversely affect public health, safety or welfare, nor will it materially injure surrounding properties or improvements. The Project will adhere to all applicable sections of the California Building Code, California Fire Code and Municipal Code, thereby preventing adverse impacts resulting from the facility's development and operation. A professional acoustical study ("noise study") was prepared to evaluate the projected noise from the 4 -court pickleball facility at the proposed location within the Esmeralda resort complex. The noise study determined that the associated noise levels from pickleball play on 4 -courts would be in compliance with the City's Day and nighttime noise standards at the nearest residential properties without the need for additional noise controls. The City's Noise Ordinance permits higher noise levels in commercial properties, evaluating such noise based on its impact on adjacent sensitive receptors, such as nearby residential areas. In addition to compliance with the City's Noise Ordinance, the project has no significant impact on nearby sensitive receptors.
Lastly, the new facility has been designed to complement the surrounding uses in the resort complex.
3. The proposed conditional use will comply with each of the applicable provisions of the Zoning Code except for approved Variances.
FACT: As conditioned, the modification to CUP No. 2-85-6 complies with all applicable provisions of the City's Zoning Code. The construction and operation of the four pickleball courts and the associated improvements is considered a major modification to CUP No. 2-85-6 and the Project's review and approval procedure is consistent with IWMC Section
21.06.040. Further, in accordance with IWMC Section 21.34.040, country clubs/golf courses and recreational facilities are permitted uses within the RC Zone, subject to approval of a CUP or CUP Modification. The proposed Project provides additional amenities to the members of the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort and Spa and conforms with the applicable provisions of the City's Zoning Code.
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA):
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FACT: This Project has been assessed in accordance with the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), the State and local CEQA Guidelines, and the environmental regulations of the City. The City, acting as Lead Agency, has determined the modification to CUP No. 2-85-6 qualifies as being Categorically Exempt from CEQA under Section 15301, Existing Facilities, and Section 15303, Construction or Conversion of Small Structures.
CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 describes Class 1 categorical exemptions as follows:
"Class 1 consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use.
The types of "existing facilities" itemized below are not intended to be all-inclusive of the types of projects which might fall within Class 1. The key consideration is whether the project involves negligible or no expansion of use."
The Project will be developed on part of the existing, disturbed event lawn located on a resort campus and currently utilized for resort accessory uses consistent with the RC zoning. The Project does not expand the existing use because it proposes a recreational activity consistent with the existing commercial resort use.
CEQA Guidelines Section 15303 describes Class 3 categorical exemptions as follow:
"15303. New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures "Class 3 consists of construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures; installation of small new equipment and facilities in small structures; and the conversion of existing small structures from one use to another where only minor modifications are made in the exterior of the structure. The numbers of structures described in this section are the maximum allowable on any legal parcel." Sections 15303(a) through (f) provide examples of structures that qualify as Class 3 projects, which include, but are not limited to, those summarized herein: (a) one single- family residence, or a second dwelling unit in a residential zone; (b) a duplex or similar multi -family residential structure totaling no more than four dwelling units; (c) a store, motel, office, restaurant or similar structure not involving the use of significant amounts of hazardous substances and not exceeding 2,500 square feet in floor area; (d) utility extensions; (e) accessory structures including garages, carports, patios, swimming pools, and fences; and (f) steam sterilization units to treat medical waste.
The proposed project is consistent with the definition and examples listed in Section Guidelines section 15303. The proposed Project would result in the construction and operation of four (4) pickleball courts with associated improvements that can be considered an accessory structure and ancillary use to the resort complex where it is located.. The Project will not involve any use of hazardous substances and will consist of construction "of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures".
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pickleball courts and associated improvements, have been evaluated to determine whether any exceptions apply. None of the exceptions apply to the Project for the following reasons:
(a) Location. The Project is located within the existing Renaissance Esmeralda Resort and Spa property which has previously been developed for Resort Commercial uses. The subject property is not located in a sensitive environmental area of hazardous or critical concern as designated or mapped by federal, state, or local agencies.
(b) Cumulative Impact. The Project is a standalone project with a single phase of construction. The project is not part of a series of projects that may contribute to a substantial cumulative impact on the environment. This exception to categorical exemptions does not apply to the Project
(c) Significant Effect. The Project does not involve any unusual circumstances that will create a reasonable possibility that the activity will have a significant effect on the environment. The project's potential noise impact has been studied and found to be within the City's daytime noise standards for residential properties. The new pickleball courts shall operate during the City's daytime hours of 8:OOam to 10:OOpm. Potential light and glare related impacts have been studied, which determined no light trespass at the nearest residential property located approximately 500 -feet south of the Project site. Operation of the Project would have no environmental impact on the site or surrounding community. (d) Scenic Highways. The subject property is not located within the viewshed of any scenic highways and will not result in any impact on scenic resources such as trees, historic buildings, rock outcroppings or similar resources. Existing landscaping will be rehabilitated to its original state at the conclusion of the project, and the court design is consistent with the aesthetic quality and character of the surrounding area.
(e) Hazardous Waste Site. The subject property is not identified as an environmental cleanup site, hazardous waste or substances site (Cortese), or site containing a Leaking Underground Storage Tank (LUST). There are no known hazardous materials, and the project site is not listed as a hazardous waste site listed on Section 65962.5 of the Government Code.
(f) Historical Resources. The Esmeralda Resort and its facilities are not designated as local, state, or federal historic resources. The Project would have no impact on a historical resource. Therefore, this exception to categorical exemptions does not apply to the Project.
As described in the above analysis, the proposed Project is consistent with the terms of the Class 3 exemption under CEQA Guidelines section 15303 and Class 1 exemption under CEQA Guidelines section 15301. The exceptions to categorical exemptions detailed in CEQA Guideline section 15300.2 do not apply to the Project. Therefore, the Project is exempt from CEQA under each of the Class 1 and Class 3 exemptions.
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WHEREAS, all other legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INDIAN WELLS RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The Recitals above are true and correct and are hereby adopted as findings as if fully set forth herein.
SECTION 2. This Project has been assessed in accordance with the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), the State and local CEQA Guidelines, and the environmental regulations of the City. The City, acting as Lead Agency, has determined the modification to CUP No. 2-85-6 qualifies as being Categorically Exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15301, Existing Facilities, and Section 15303, Construction or Conversion of Small Structures.
SECTION 3. The City Council ADOPTS the Resolution approving modification to CUP No. 2-85-6 subject to the Conditions of Approval listed on Exhibit "A" attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein.
SECTION 4. This Resolution shall take effect upon adoption.
SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and shall mail by first class, prepaid, United States mail, a certified copy of this Resolution to the Applicant.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council at a regular meeting held on this 15th day of May 2025.
BRUCE WHITMAN
MAYOR
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CERTIFICATION FOR RESOLUTION NO. 2025-
I, Angelica Avila, City Clerk of the City of Indian Wells, California, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the whole number of the members of the City Council is five (5); that the above and foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Indian Wells on the 15th day of May 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ANGELICA AVILA
CITY CLERK
TODD LEISHMAN FOR
BEST BEST & KRIEGER LLP
CITY ATTORNEY
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Council Agenda- May 15, 2025
City of Indian Wells
Resolution No. 2025 -
EXHIBIT "A"
Conditions of Approval
Modification to CUP No. 2-85-6
May 15, 2025
GENERAL:
1. The Applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Indian Wells and its officials, officers, employees, and agents from and against any claim, action, or proceeding against the City of Indian Wells, its officers, employees, or agents to attack (including any judicial proceedings or an referendum), set aside, void, or annul any approval or condition of approval of the City of Indian Wells concerning this project, including but not limited to, any alleged act or failure to act related to the California Environmental Quality Act (" CEQA'), any approval or condition of approval by the Planning Commission or City Council. The City shall promptly notify the Applicant of any such claim, action, or proceeding concerning the project and the City shall cooperate fully in the defense of the matter. Applicant shall defend, with counsel mutually chosen by City and Applicant Applicant's own cost, expense and risk, any and all such aforesaid suits, actions or other proceedings of every kind that may be brought or instituted against City, its officials, officers, employees and agents. Applicant shall pay and satisfy any judgment, award or decree that may be rendered against City, its officials, officers, employees or agents in any such suits, actions or other proceedings.
Applicant shall also reimburse City for the cost of any settlement paid by City arising out of any such claims, demands, causes of action, costs, expenses, liabilities, loses, damages, injuries, suits, actions, or other proceedings. Such reimbursement shall include payment for City's attorney's fees and costs, including expert witness fees.
Applicant shall reimburse City, its officials, officers, employees and agents for any and all legal expenses and costs, including expert witness fees, incurred by each of them in connection therewith or in enforcing the indemnity herein provided. Applicant's obligation to indemnify shall not be restricted to insurance proceeds, if any, received by the City, its officials, officers, employees or agents. In all cases, the City reserves the right, at its own option and cost, to choose its own attorney to represent the City, its officials, officers, employees, and agents in the defense of the matter.
2. In the event that any condition contained herein is determined to be invalid or legally unenforceable, then all remaining conditions shall remain in force.
3. This approval of modification to CUP No. 2-85-6 shall be used within one (1) year after final approval or it shall become null and void unless the time limit is extended by the City Council per Municipal Code Section 21.06.040(e). The phrase "be used" above shall mean the application by the Applicant for, and approval and issuance by the City of, applicable building permits to start construction of the phased project.
4. All relevant Conditions of Approval from CUP No. 2-85-6, including any subsequent modifications, shall remain in effect for this modified CUP. 26529.00000'4304741 I.2
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5. The Community Development Director or designee shall have the authority to require additional noise attenuating measures, if the City receives noise complaints that are corroborated by the City's Code Enforcement Department proving operation of the pickleball courts exceeded the City's daytime noise standard at surrounding residential areas. Those attenuating measures required by the Community Development Director or designee will be at the project owner's expense, to ensure associated noise levels do not exceed the City's established noise standard at any residential homes in the surrounding area. As listed in the project's noise study as "general noise control options for greater compliance levels," these measures may include but are not limited to: additional noise barrier fencing, the use of quiet paddles and balls, and/or limiting hours of operation.
6. The pickleball courts shall be used exclusively by registered guests of the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort and Spa as an additional amenity offered by the resort. The new pickleball courts shall not be open for public use. Any changes in usage shall require approval from the City.
7. The Applicant shall maintain the facilities, including but not limited to the fencing, canopies, lighting, and landscaping, in an acceptable and safe condition to the satisfaction of the City of Indian Wells, for the life of the Project.
8. The pickleball courts shall only be allowed to operate between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., seven days a week.
9. Existing resort parking shall be used exclusively by registered guests of the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort and Spa. Parking operations shall not be impacted by the operation of new pickleball courts.
10. The project shall be developed in accordance with the approved plans, and failure to comply with any conditions of approval shall be deemed just cause for revocation of project approval by the City Council. However, the Community Development Director or designee shall have the authority to approve minor deviations in the conditions of approval, and all plans including the construction drawings, if deemed necessary by both the Applicant and the City to implement the Project as conditionally approved.
11. Upon submittal of construction drawings to the Building Department for plan check review, all departmental conditions of approval for the project shall be included on the sheet following the title sheet, or the first sheet of the plans. A site plan shall also be attached to all sets of construction drawings. This condition shall be a minimum requirement for acceptance of construction drawings for the Building plan check review.
12. All plans shall be coordinated for consistency.
13. The Applicant shall pay development impact fees at the established rates. Such fees may include, but not be limited to, new construction fee, park or open space fees, 26529.000004304741 I.2
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school fees, drainage fees, sewer fees, TUMF fee, local CVMSHP development impact fee, building permit and plan check fees.
14. All signage must be in compliance with Indian Wells Municipal Code Title 17 and all other applicable Code sections. Proposed deviations from the Title 17 of the Indian Wells Municipal Code shall be submitted for consideration as an application in compliance with Indian Wells Municipal Code Section 21.06.050.
15. Approval of this modified conditional use permit shall not waive compliance with all applicable sections of the Indian Wells Municipal Code, all other applicable City ordinances, and applicable specific plans.
16. Construction shall occur between the hours of 7:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, Saturday and no construction on Sunday or national holidays per Municipal Code Section 9.06.047. The Community Development Director may grant a temporary waiver from these hours in limited circumstances where a special need is demonstrated.
17. Within fifteen (15) days of final approval by the City Council, the Applicant shall submit in writing, a statement indicating that the Applicant has read and agrees to the conditions imposed herein. Approvals of land use and related applications hereunder shall become void, and any privilege, permit, or other authorization granted shall be deemed to have terminated if compliance with this condition has not been completed within the specified time limits.
LANDSCAPING:
18. Detailed landscaping and irrigation plans shall be submitted for approval by either the Community Development Director and/or the Coachella Valley Water District.
19. Above ground -mounted utility locations shall require approval by the Community Development Director. All detector check and backflow assemblies shall be located in planting areas.
20. Any exposed detector check/backflow devices shall be painted a neutral/earth tone color and any pipes extending above ground shall be finished and painted to match the device.
21. All ground -mounted utility appurtenances shall be located out of public view and adequately screened through the use of a combination of concrete or masonry walls, berming and/or landscaping to the satisfaction of the Community Development Director.
22. All plant materials within landscaped areas shall be maintained in a viable growth condition throughout the life of this project.
LIGHTING:
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23. All lighting shall be designed and installed to minimize on -site and off -site glare onto adjacent property. Lighting shall comply with the approved Photometric Plan, and any modifications require prior approval from the Community Development Director.
24. The maximum height of all light fixtures shall not exceed 20 -feet above the court surface. All lighting shall be shielded and directed downward to minimize glare and light spillover onto adjacent residential areas.
25. Lighting shall operate only between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., consistent with the hours of operation for the courts.
BUILDING AND SAFETY
26. A pre -construction meeting, scheduled with the Building Division, shall be held with all applicable City staff members, Applicant, contractor, superintendent, and all subcontractors prior to start of construction.
27. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for construction, the Applicant shall first obtain and present to the Building Department permits and/or clearances from the following agencies/individuals as applicable:
a. City Fire Marshal
b. City Public Works Director
c. Community Development Director
d. Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD)
28. Seismic design consideration shall be in accordance with the provisions of the current California Building Code and the seismic design parameters of the Structural Engineers Association of California.
29. Building construction will be designed in accordance with the energy conservation requirements imposed by the California Energy Commission and Title 24 of the California Administrative Code.
30. The Project shall comply with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
31. The Project is to be built according to Building and Safety Standards and comply with any applicable City of Indian Wells Municipal Code Regulation.
32. The Project site shall be clean and free of trash and construction debris, and all construction equipment shall be removed from the site prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
33. The developer or contractor is responsible for construction parking. To the extent feasible, all construction, visitor, and worker vehicles shall be parked on -site. Any 26529.00000143047411.2
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construction, visitor, or worker vehicles not parked on -site, must be parked legally on the street within a 150 -foot radius of the construction site.
END OF CONDITIONS
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City of Indian Wells, CA
ATTACHMENT 5
§ 21.14.050. Planning ❑rea 5 [Indian Wells Golf Resort [Area I:1 This master planned resort recreation area is divided into six (6) subareas, as shown on the map following this Section. The southernmost portion of this planning area is within the Planning Area 12 and is subject to the requirements of Chapter 21.45.
The underlying concept of this planning area is to produce an integrated resort complex focusing on the extensive public golf course. To that end, three (3) development principals have been established as follows:
1. The integrity of the golf course shall be maintained;
2. Development within subareas 5.2 and 5.3 shall be assured accessibility to the golf facilities; and
3. Each development adjacent to the golf course within the complex shall add to the golf resort experience.
(a) Subarea 5.1. This subarea encompasses a thirty-six (36) hole golf facility and is zoned Resort Commercial with the Golf Course Overlay Done applied.
This subarea is transected by the storm channel which is zoned Watercourse. (b) Subarea 5.2. This subarea is the center of this master planned complex, the front door to the golf facilities, and is zoned Resort Commercial and Golf and Recreation. Each portion of this subarea has been developed in accordance with various conditional use permits, as follows:
(1) This area (area a) is zoned Resort Commercial and is improved with the Grand Champions Hotel in accordance with conditional use permit Nos. 2-84-2 and 2000-03.
(2) This area (area b) is zoned Resort Commercial and is improved with the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort complex in accordance with conditional use permit No. 2-85-6.
(3)
This area (area c) is zoned Resort Commercial with Golf Course Overlay and is improved with the golf course clubhouse, pro shop, starter's house and parking area.
(c) Subarea 5.3. This subarea is improved with public facilities, specifically City Hall, a fire station, a maintenance yard, a park and is zoned Public Facilities. The park is zoned Public Parks/Recreation.
(d) Subarea 5.4. This subarea is zoned Resort Commercial and is subject to the design and development standards contained in specific plan No. 2006-01.
Subarea 5.5. This publicly owned parcel is zoned Public Parks/Recreation. The southwest portion of this subarea is within the storm channel and is zoned Watercourse. (f)
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§ 21.14.050
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City of Indian Wells, CA
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❑ ❑ Approximately 253.27 acres of this base zone are designated for golf course usage by the Golf Course Overlay Done. Thus, the acreage subject to actual development in a accordance with the base zone designation is the base zone acreage minus the golf course overlay zone acreage.
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§ 21.14.050
§ 21.14.050
(Ord. 387 § 1, 1996; Ord. 500 § 1, 2002; Ord. 586 § 1, 2006; Ord. 597 § 1, 2007; Ord. 606 § 1, 2007)
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Coverage may vary depending on pavement porosity and texture.
Installation Guidelines
Existing surface shall be dry, clean, and free from all dirt, dust, and foreign debris. New asphalt should be allowed a minimum of 14 days and concrete should be allowed a 30 -day curing period before applying and coating. If Colorcoat Concentrate is to be applied over concrete, please refer to the Laykold Concrete Primer Technical Data Sheet (TDS). Prior to application of any coatings, the entire area should be flooded with water and checked for depressions of 1/16" or greater. Depressions shall be leveled using Laykold Deep Patch. Refer to individual TDS for mixture application details. Once patching is completed, 1-2 applications of Laykold NuSurf or Acrylic Resurfacer, as specified, shall be applied to the surface. Refer to individual TDS for mixture and application details. Please note that Resurfacer coats may NOT be necessary over previously coated surfaces that are in good condition.
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Colorcoat Concentrate
Texture Colorcoat Mixture
55 gallon (260 kg) of Colorcoat Concentrate
300-450 lb of 70-100 mesh silica sand
25-35 gallon of clean water.
Finish Colorcoat Mixture
55 gallon (260 kg) of Colorcoat Concentrate
50-55 gallon of clean water
The mixed product shall be applied to the surface using a soft, rubber squeegee. Two (2) applications of Laykold Colorcoat Concentrate are necessary and should be pulled at 90° angles. The final coat should be pulled parallel to the net.
Limitations
• Minimum surface and application temperature: 10°C (50°F) and rising • Maximum surface and application temperature: 54°C (130°F) • Do not apply when rain is imminent
• Do not allow to freeze
• Do not over dilute with water
• Drying time of 2-4 hours depending on weather conditions • Minimum 1 hour to recoat
• For indoor applications, sand should NOT be added to the final coat.
Technical Data
Results based on temperature of 23°C (73°F) and 50% Humidit VOC
29.5 g/L*
Density
1.19-1.29 g/cm3
Viscosity
30,000-40,000 cPs
Tensile Strength
Avg. 4 N/mm2 (580 3si)
Elongation
Avg. 18%
Abrasion
168.5 mg loss
*Based on standard formula calculation
Above figures are guide values and should not be used as a base for specifications Consult the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for more details
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RENAISSANCE ESMERALDA
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PICKLEBALL NOISE STUDY
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PREPARED FOR:
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PICKLEBALL NOISE STUDY
Prepared for:
Luis Rubalcava and Maria Alvarez
City of Indian Wells
44-950 Eldorado Drive
Indian Wells, CA 92210
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Robert Woo — Principal Acoustical Consultant, INCE
Angelica Nguyen — Senior Acoustical Consultant
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1
INTRODUCTION 3
NOISE FUNDAMENTALS 5
NOISE STANDARDS 7
AMBIENT AND PICKLEBALL NOISE SURVEY 7
Methodology 7
Ambient Noise Survey 8
Propagation noise survey 9
Pickleball Demonstration Survey 10
NOISE ANALYSIS AND IMPACT ASSESSMENT 11
Methodology 11
Noise Analysis 12
NOISE CONTROL ANALYSIS 20
General Noise Control Options for Greater Compliance Levels 25 FREQUENCY CONTENT OF TENNIS AND PICKLEBALL NOISE 26
CONCLUSION 27
APPENDICES 28
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Tables
Table 1. Indian Wells Residential Exterior Noise Standard 7 Table 2. Existing Ambient Noise Levels 9
Table 3. Summary of Pickleball Leq Noise Levels and Impact Assessment 13 Table 4. Summary of Pickleball Lmax Noise Levels and Impact Assessment 13 Table 5. Impact Assessment of Pickleball Noise at NM1 15 Table 6. Impact Assessment of Pickleball Noise at NM2A 16 Table 7. Impact Assessment of Pickleball Noise at NM3A 17 Table 8. Impact Assessment of Pickleball Noise at NM4 18 Table 9. Impact Assessment of Pickleball Noise at NM5 19 Table 10. Minimum Sound Transmission Loss for Acoustic Blanket Barrier 20 Table 11. Minimum Sound Absorption for Acoustic Blanket Barrier 20 Table 12. Assessment of Pickleball Leq Noise Levels Noise Control Options 1, 2 and 3 24 Table 13. Assessment of Pickleball Lmax Noise Levels Noise Control Options 1, 2, and 3 24
Figures
Figure 1. Locations of the Proposed Pickleball Courts 3 Figure 2. Proposed Pickleball Four (4) Court Layout 4
Figure 3. Typical A -weighted Noise Levels 6
Figure 4. Noise Measurement Locations 8
Figure 5. Pickleball Impact Noise Spectral Data 10
Figure 6. Pickleball Leq, dBA Noise Contour Map 14
Figure 7. Comparison of Future Pickleball Noise with Ambient Noise at NM1 15 Figure 8. Comparison of Future Pickleball Noise with Ambient Noise and Residential Noise Standard at NM2A 16
Figure 9. Comparison of Future Pickleball Noise with Ambient Noise and Residential Noise Standard at NM3A 17
Figure 10. Comparison of Future Pickleball Noise with Ambient Noise at NM4 18 Figure 11. Comparison of Future Pickleball Noise with Ambient Noise at NM5 19 Figure 12. Location of Noise Barrier 20
Figure 13. Leq, dBA Noise Contour Map — Noise Control Option 1 (Barrier) 21 Figure 14. Leq, dBA Noise Contour Map — Noise Control Option 2 (Barrier & Hush) 22 Figure 15. Leq, dBA Noise Contour Map — Noise Control Option 3 (Hush) 23 Figure 16. Frequency Content of Pickleball vs Tennis Strike 26 APRIL 15, 2025 iii
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Acoustics Group, Inc., (AGI) was retained by the City of Indian Wells to evaluate pickleball noise for the proposed pickleball courts at the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort and Spa.
The Resort proposes adding four (4) pickleball courts directly east of the existing tennis courts. AGI has reviewed the City of Indian Wells Noise Standard, conducted ambient noise level measurements, conducted a propagation survey which considers local environmental factors, analyzed pickleball noise, assessed the impact of the pickleball noise, and evaluated noise control measures for reducing the noise at the nearby residential homes.
The Leq from the pickleball play on the proposed four (4) courts was determined to be
45.6, 36.0, 40.5, 49.5, and 65.6 dBA at locations NM1 through NM5, respectively.
Pickleball Lmax noise levels will be as high as 60.6, 51.0, 55.5, 64.5, and 80.6 dBA at the same locations. NM1, NM4, and NM5 are located within resort commercial zones, while NM2A and NM3A are located in residential zones. At locations NM2A and NM3A, future pickleball noise will comply with the City's Daytime Residential Noise Standard of 55 dBA and the Residential Lmax standard of 75 dBA. At locations NM1 and NM4, future pickleball noise will below the existing ambient noise level and the City's Daytime Residential Noise Standard and Lmax standard of 55 and 75 dBA, respectively; however, NM1 and NM4 are located within resort commercial area and not subject to residential noise standards. Although the noise level at NM5 exceeds the ambient noise level and the residential Leq and Lmax standards, the receptor is located within the resort commercial area and is not subject to residential noise limits per the City's Ordinance. The Ordinance permits higher noise levels in commercial properties, evaluating such noise based on its impact on adjacent sensitive receptors such as nearby residential areas. Pickleball play could be audible during when ambient background noise is lower.
Three noise control options were evaluated to reduce the noise level at the nearby residences: Option 1 with a 10 -ft high acoustic blanket noise barrier along the east and south sides of the courts, Option 2 with the use of the Hush Paddle and 10 -ft high acoustic blanket noise barrier from Option 1, and Option 3 only the use of the Hush Paddle. With Option 1, the Leq from the pickleball activity would be reduced to
42.8, 33.3, 37.5, 49.5, and 61.4 dBA at NM1 through NM5, respectively. With Option 2, the noise level would be reduced to 39.1, 28.8, 33.1, 45.7, and 58.0 dBA at NM1 through NM5, respectively. With Option 3, the noise level would be reduced to 42.0,
31.5, 36.3, 45.7, and 62.2 dBA at NM1 through NM5, respectively.
The Hush Paddles assist in reducing pickleball impact noise between the frequency range of 800 to 2,000 Hertz and can help in reducing the potential "annoyance" of impact sounds from pickleball play. With all forms of noise control, the impulsive character of the noise could remain audible and may still be a source of annoyance to sensitive individuals,
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