HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Resolution 15-2945RESOLUTION NO. 15 -2945
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
APPROVING PLN -15 -00194 (SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT) -A REQUEST BY DESERT
REIGN ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH TO CONDUCT A ONE -DAY OUTDOOR
"HARVEST FESTIVAL" ON SATURDAY OCTOBER 31, 2015, FROM 6:00 PM TO 9:00
PM, WHICH INCLUDES LIVE ENTERTAINMENT, JUMPERS, GAME BOOTHS, KID
RIDES, AND FOOD TRUCKS, ON THE PARKING LOT OF THE CHURCH PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 11610 LAKEWOOD BOULEVARD, ZONED C -P (PROFESSIONAL
OFFICE)
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 24, 2015, Joyce Rattan, submitted a Land Use Permit Application
(PLN -15- 00194) 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, 2015.
C. On October 8, 2015, 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 21,
2015, and after fully considering all oral and written testimony and facts and
opinions offered at aforesaid public hearings, adopted Resolution No. 15 -2945,
subject to conditions of approval.
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 -15 -00194 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.
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B. The location of the proposed festival is on the north parking lot and the courtyard
of Desert Reign Assembly of God Church. The subject property is located within
the C -P (Professional Office) zone, where special events such as outdoor
activities, carnivals and fairs are permitted, subject to the criteria found in Section
9420 of the Downey Municipal Code. The one -day outdoor celebration will not
impinge on the surrounding properties since the special event is not a permanent
alteration to the site. The parking needs for Desert Reign Assembly of God
Church will not be impacted by the by the proposed event, because the event will
take place in the evening, between 6:00 pm and 9:00 pm, when church is not in
session.
C. The special event PLN -15 -00194 proposes will not result in conditions contrary to
the public health, safety and general welfare given that it is a temporary one -day
outdoor event. Nevertheless, the attached conditions of approval include
requirements for the applicant to ensure amplified speakers shall face away from
the adjoining residential properties. These conditions will address any issues that
may arise and will prevent the event from impacting surrounding sites.
SECTION 4. Based upon the findings set forth in Sections 1 through 3 of this
Resolution, the Planning Commission of the City of Downey hereby approves PLN -15 -00194
(Special Event), subject to the conditions of approval attached hereto, which are necessary to
preserve the health, safety and general welfare of the community and enable the Planning
Commission to make the findings set forth in the previous sections. The conditions are fair and
reasonable for the accomplishment of these purposes.
SECTION 5. The Secretary shall certify the adoption of this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 21St day of October 2015.
ector Lujan, C irman
City Planning Commission
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true copy of a Resolution adopted by the Planning
Commission of the City of Downey at a regular meeting thereof held on the 21 st day of October
2015, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
COMMISSIONERS: Lujan, Flores, Morales and Rodriguez
ABSENT:
COMMISSIONERS: Owens
ABSTAIN:
COMMISSIONERS: None
NOES:
COMMISSIONERS: None
Mary C vanagh, Secretory
City Planning Commission
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PLN -15 -00194 (SPECIAL EVENT)
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
PLANNING
This approval of PLN -15 -00194 (Special Event) allows for a special event to be held on
Saturday, October 31, 2015, 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 of the
church's property.
2. Approval of this Special Event Permit shall not be construed to mean any waiver of
applicable and appropriate zoning regulations, or any Federal, State, County, and City laws
and regulations. Unless otherwise expressly specified, all other requirements of the City of
Downey Municipal Code shall apply.
3. Activities of the Special Event shall only occur on the north parking lot of the Desert Reign
Assembly of God Church with the remainder of the parking area to south being reserved
for parking of patron vehicles.
4. Setup for the event shall occur no earlier than 12:00 noon on Saturday, October 31, 2015.
Site cleaning activities shall not take place past 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 31, 2015.
Site cleanup activities may also occur between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Sunday,
November 1, 2015.
5. 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 Saturday,
October 31, 2015.
6. The Applicant shall provide sufficient trash and recycling receptacles on -site for the
disposal of food and debris.
7. The sale of alcoholic beverages on the subject property is prohibited at all times.
8. Live entertainment (disc jockeys, live bands) shall be permitted during the event.
9. All speakers for amplified noise shall be directed away from adjacent residential areas.
10. 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
annul the approval of this resolution, to challenge the determination made by City under
the California Environmental Quality Act or to challenge the reasonableness, legality or
validity of any condition attached hereto. City shall promptly notify Applicant of any such
claim, action or proceeding to which City receives notice, and City will cooperate fully with
Applicant in the defense thereof. Applicant shall reimburse the City for any court costs and
attorney's fees that the City may be required to pay as a result of any such claim, action or
proceeding. City may, in its sole discretion, participate in the defense of any such claim,
action or proceeding, but such participation shall not relieve Applicant of the obligations of
this condition.
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11. The Applicant shall have volunteers patrol the parking areas and the 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.
12. 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.
13. All required Building Department, Police Department, Public Works Department and Fire
Department permits shall be obtained not less than two days before the start of the event.
14. All Health Department approvals required for the sale or serving of food shall be obtained
not less than two days before the start of the event.
BUILDING & SAFETY
15. The applicant must obtain building permits for the proposed temporary stage and outdoor
generators.
FIRE
16. The applicant shall obtain the Fire Department's approval for the use of any tents.
17. All tents, extinguishers and electrical work must in place by noon on the Friday before the
event to enable an inspection by the Fire Department and the Building and Safety Division.
POLICE
18. The owner /applicant must provide licensed security guards on -site during the duration of
the event.
PUBLIC WORKSIENGINEERING
19. All parking areas shall be swept clean after the event; there shall be no hosing down of the
parking areas.
20. The owner /applicant shall maintain the public right -of -way free from any trash and waste
disposal and comply with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
requirements of the Federal Clean Water Act; the General Construction Activities
Stormwater Permit (GCASP) of the State Water Resources Control Board; and Ordinance
1142 of the Downey Municipal Code (DMC).
21. Closure of public streets for parking purposes shall not be permitted at any time.
22. Handicap stalls in the parking area must remain accessible for all uses.
23. The owner /applicant shall provide sufficient restroom facilities for patrons.
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