Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Resolution 14-2897Exhibit `C' RESOLUTION NO. 14 -2897 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING PLN -14 -00199 (SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT) - A REQUEST BY DESERT REIGN ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH TO CONDUCT A ONE -DAY OUTDOOR "HARVEST FESTIVAL" ON FRIDAY OCTOBER 31, 2014, FROM 6:00 PM TO 9:00 PM, WHICH INCLUDES LIVE ENTERTAINMENT, JUMPERS, GAME BOOTHS, KID RIDES, AND FOOD TRUCKS, ON THE COURTYARD AND PARKING LOT OF THE CHURCH PROPERTY LOCATED AT 11610 LAKEWOOD BLVD, ZONED C -2 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL) THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The Planning Commission of the City of Downey does hereby find, determine and declare that: A. On September 25, 2014, Larry Salazar, submitted a Land Use Permit Application (PLN -14- 00199) on behalf of Desert Reign Assembly of God Church, to request the Planning Commission's approval of a special event permit for a one -day "Harvest Festival" on the church parking lot, located at 11610 Lakewood Boulevard (hereinafter "Subject Property "), B. The proposed event would occur over a one -day period: October 31, 2014. C. On October 2, 2014, notice of the pending public hearing was sent to all property owners within 500' of the subject site and it was published in the Downey Patriot. D. The Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on October 15, 2014, and after fully considering all oral and written testimony and facts and opinions offered at aforesaid public hearings, adopted Resolution No. 14 -2897, subject to conditions of approval (Exhibit A). SECTION 2. The Planning Commission further finds, determines and declares the environmental impact of the proposed development has been reviewed and has been found to be in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and is categorically exempt from CEQA, pursuant to Guideline Section No. 15304 (Class 4), Minor Alterations to Land. SECTION 3. Having considered all of the oral and written evidence presented to it at said public hearings, the Planning Commission further finds, determines and declares that: A. General Plan Policy 8.4.3 states, "Enhance the City's existing cultural resources," which in part is implemented by Program 8.4.3.2 that states "Support and encourage community events... The proposed Special Event Permit will allow a one -day carnival that is open to the community and will have family friendly activities. As such, approval of the carnival is consistent with the General Plan Policy 8.4.3. The activity proposed by PLN -14 -00199 is consistent with Program 1.1.5.3 of the City's Vision 2025 General Plan, Chapter 1. Land Use, which states that the City shall "Promote recreation and entertainment uses that serve needs of the public. The proposed event is a fundraising event to benefit Desert Reign Assembly of God Church, it is open to the public, and it will include food, games, bouncers, and music entertainment for attendees to enjoy, allowing the proposed activity will be consistent with the aforementioned General Plan program. Resolution No. 14 -2897 Downey Planning Commission PLN -14 -00199 (SPECIAL EVENT) CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL PLANNING This approval of PLN -14 -00199 (Special Event) allows for a special event to be held on Friday, October 31, 2014, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Approved activities include: Various fast foods from catering trucks, carnival game booths, activity room, kid rides, pony ride, jumpers, and live entertainment, all taking place within the north parking lot and the courtyard of the church's property (see attached, approved site plan). 2. Activities of the Special Event shall be limited to the courtyard area and the north parking lot of the Desert Reign Assembly of God Church with the remained of the parking area to south being reserved for parking of patron vehicles. 3. The City Planner is authorized to make minor modifications to the approved preliminary plans or any of the conditions if such modifications shall achieve substantially the same results as would strict compliance with said plans and conditions. 4. Setup for the event shall occur no earlier than 12:00 noon on Friday, October 31, 2014. Site cleaning activities shall not take place past 11:00 p.m. on Friday, October 31, 2014. Site cleanup activities may also occur between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 1, 2014. Light generators may be brought to the property the day before the event. The remainder of the set -up for the event shall commence no sooner than 12:00 noon on Friday, October 31, 2014. 6. The Applicant shall have volunteers patrol the parking areas and site perimeter to pick -up trash and litter during all hours of the event. In addition, the applicant shall be responsible to clean up and remove all trash on the public streets surrounding the property, no later than 11:00 p.m. the day of the event. 7. The Applicant shall provide sufficient trash receptacles on -site for the disposal of food and other goods. 8. The sale of alcoholic beverages on the subject property is prohibited at all time. 9. Live entertainment (disc jockey, karaoke) shall be permitted during the event. 10. All speakers for amplified noise shall be directed away from adjacent residential areas. 11. All required Building Department, Police Department, Public Works Department and Fire Department permits shall be obtained prior to the start of the event. 12. All Health Department approvals required for the sale or serving of food shall be obtained prior to the start of the event. 13. The Owner /Applicant agrees, as a condition of approval of this resolution, to indemnify, defend and hold harmless, at Applicant's expense, City and City's agents, officers and employees from and against any claim, action or proceeding commenced within the time period provided in Government Code Section 66499.37 to attack, review, set aside, void or PLN -14 -00199 (Special Event) — 11610 Lakewood Blvd October 15, 2014 - Page 3