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STAFF REPORT PLANNING DIVISION CITY OF DOWNEY, CALIFORNIA DATE: MARCH 16, 2011 TO: PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: BRIAN SAEKI, DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT KEVIN NGUYEN, ASSISTANT PLANNER
SUBJECT: PLN-11-00031 (SPECIAL EVENT) – A REQUEST TO ALLOW IGLESIA DE CRISTO CHURCH TO CONDUCT A ONE-DAY SPRING FESTIVAL ON SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 2011 FROM 9:00 AM TO 8:00 PM, AT 12145
WOODRUFF AVENUE, ZONED C-1 (NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL). CEQA Staff has reviewed the proposed addition for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Upon completion
of this review, staff determined that this request is categorically exempt from CEQA, pursuant to Guideline Section No. 15304(e), Class 4, (Minor Alterations to Land). Categorical Exemptions
are projects which have been determined not to have a significant effect on the environment and have been exempted from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act.
Class 4 consists of minor alterations to the condition of land, including approval of temporary land uses that have a negligible or no permanent effects on the environment. It is staff’s
opinion that the temporary outdoor event will not have a permanent effect on the environment; therefore it qualifies for the Class 4 exemption. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that
the Planning Commission adopt the following titled resolution: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING PLN-11-00031 (SPECIAL EVENT), A REQUEST TO ALLOW
IGLESIA DE CRISTO CHURCH TO CONDUCT A ONE-DAY SPRING FESTIVAL ON SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 2011 FROM 9:00 AM TO 8:00 PM, AT 12145 WOODRUFF AVE, ZONED C-1 (NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL). CODE AUTHORITY
Section 9420 of the Downey Municipal Code (Special Events) provides the regulations for special events. It states that if an event is of a scale or use that may result in extensive potential
impacts to the community, even temporary, the City Planner may forward the Special Event Permit application to the Planning Commission for their decision.
PLN-11-00031 – 12145 Woodruff Ave March 16, 2011 -Page 2 SITE LOCATION 12145 WOODRUFF AVE SITE DESCRIPTION A. Subject Property 1. Property Information: Site Location: 12145 Woodruff
Ave AIN 6283-013-026 2. Applicant Information: Property Owner: Representative: Pastor Otto R. Azurdia Iglesia De Cristo 12145 Woodruff Ave Downey, CA 90242 (562) 231-4660 Enzo Calandra
Architectural Creations P.O. Box 1708 Wrightwood, CA 92397 (760) 662-4943 3. CEQA Determination: Categorically Exempt, Class 4 4. Noticing Information: Applicant Notification: Required
Action Date: February 17, 2011 April 17, 2011 B. Surrounding Properties Zone Existing Use North Small Retail Center East South M-1 (Light Manufacturing) & P-B (Parking Buffer) Various
Industrial Uses West R1-5000 (Single-Family Residential) Single Family Homes
PLN-11-00031 – 12145 Woodruff Ave March 16, 2011 -Page 3 C. Aerial Photograph BACKGROUND The subject site is approximately 7.8 acres and is irregularly shaped. It is located behind the
southwest corner of Woodruff Avenue and Washburn Road. The subject site is zoned C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) and is improved with two (2) office buildings and a sanctuary that is under
construction. On February 4, 2011, Mr. Enzo Calandra, a representative for Iglesia de Cristo Church, submitted an application requesting permission to conduct a special event on the
subject site’s parking lot on Saturday, April 9, 2011, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS According to the applicant, this event will be held to help support the Church’s religious
services. Activities at the outdoor event include: erecting 76 temporary canopies (10’ x 10’), three (3) 22’ x 22’ x 15’ high jumpers, six (6) ponies providing rides (no mechanical rides),
serving a variety of foods and non-alcoholic beverages, and outdoor entertainment (live music) with amplified sound. No outside vendors are permitted and all foods and services will
be provided by the church. Two hundred thirty-eight (238) on-site parking spaces will be provided and an additional 180 off-site parking spaces will be provided at various locations
surrounding the subject site (see attached siteplan). The applicant has indicated that all outdoor activities will cease by 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 9, 2011. Pursuant to Municipal
Code Section 9420, consideration of this event is within the discretion of the Planning Commission. The Commission may also impose conditions of approval that are necessary to protect
the public’s health, safety, and welfare. Staff has provided several conditions of approval from various City Departments for the Commission’s consideration. CONCLUSION After considering
the information provided by the applicant and contained in this report, staff feels that any potential impacts can be mitigated with the recommended conditions of approval. As such,
staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve PLN-11-00031 (Special Event), subject to the conditions of approval contained in Resolution No. 11-2702. H:\PLANNING\KEVIN\CASES\Special
Event\PLN-11-00031 (12145 Woodruff)\staff report.doc Subject Site