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Home My WebLink AboutPC Resolution 16-3005 RESOLUTION NO. 16- 3005 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING PLN-16-00231 (SPECIAL EVENT), THEREBY ALLOWING THE 65th ANNUAL CHAMBER OF COMMERICE CHRISTMAS PARADE, A FIVE - KILOMETER (5K) RUN AND FOOD FESTIVAL, HOSTED BY TH E DOWNEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, ON SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2016, FROM 8:30 A.M. TO 6:00 P.M., AT 11111 BROOKSHIRE AVENUE, ZONED DDSP (DOWNTOWN DOWNEY – CIVIC CENTER DISTRICT) 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. The Downey Chamber of Commerce filed an application requesting the approval of a Special Event Permit to host, their 65th Annual Chamber Christmas Parade, a five-kilometer (5K) run and a food festival on Sunday, December 4, 2016 from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. located at 11111 Brookshire Avenue , zoned DDSP (Downtown Downey Specific Plan – Civic Center District). B. On October 19, 2016, notice of the pending public hearing was sent to all Downey property owners within 500 feet of the subject site (City Hall) and the notice was published in the Downey Patriot; C. The Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on November 2, 2016 and after fully considering all oral and written testimony, facts, and opinions offered at the aforesaid public hearing adopted this resolution. 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. 15301 (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. That the proposed activity or use will be consistent with the objectives, policies, and general land uses and programs specified in the City’s General Plan; in that the special event proposed by PLN-16-00231 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 use s that serve needs of the public.” This event will be open to the public and will promote community participation in the event. B. That the proposed activity or use is consistent with other provisions of this article; in that the event meets all requirements of Downey Municipal Code Section 9420, which regulates Special Events. The Applicant has provided sufficient documentation to all departments and also agrees to the attached Conditions of Approval. C. That the proposed activity or use will not result in conditions or circumstances contrary to the public health, safety, and general welfare; in that the Applicant has Resolution No. 16-3005 Downey Planning Commission PLN-16-00231 – 11111 Brookshire Avenue November 2, 2016 - Page 2 communicated directly with the Police, Fire, and Public Works Departments to discuss concerns relating to the event. Conditions of Approval have been included to mitigate any significant impacts to less than significant. 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-16-00231, subject to the Conditions of Approval attached hereto as Exhibit A – Conditions, 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 2nd day of November 2016. Originally signed by Matias Flores Matias Flores, Chairman 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 2 nd day of November 2016, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Flores, Rodriguez, Morales, Lujan and Owens NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: None Originally signed by Mary Cavanagh Mary Cavanagh, Secretary City Planning Commission Resolution No. 16-3005 Downey Planning Commission PLN-16-00231 – 11111 Brookshire Avenue November 2, 2016 - Page 3 EXHIBIT A CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL PLN-16-00231 (SPECIAL EVENT) PLANNING 1) This approval of PLN-16-00231 (Special Event) is to allow, the 65th Annual Chamber Christmas Parade, a five-kilometer (5K) run and a food festival on Sunday, December 4, 2016 from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The event will include food booths, live entertainment, and family games and attractions. The requested street closures are contingent upon the approval of the City Council and are n ot included in this approval. 2) The Applicant is responsible for notif ying residents, in writing, in the immediate vicinity regarding the 5K run and parade event and parking restrictions. 3) In the event of street closures, the Applicant is responsible for providing / directing off-site, off-street parking at Downey High School or public parking lots for the residents affected by the street closures who wish to relocate their vehicle prior to the event. 4) In the event that the request for street closures is denied, the Applicant is respon sible for rerouting the 5K run so that all activity occurs on private property, or on City sidewalks. Any changes made to the approved Site Plan must be first approved by the City Planner. 5) All speakers must be turned away from abutting residential structures. 6) The sale and consumption of alcohol is strictly prohibited. 7) Noise during the 5K and parade must be kept to the minimum volume possible. 8) 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. 9) 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, ac tion 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 c laim, 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. PUBLIC WORKS/ENGINEERING 10) The applicant shall coordinate residential vehicle parking and any emergency related scheduled ingress and egress. 11) The applicant shall obtain all necessary plan approvals and permits. Resolution No. 16-3005 Downey Planning Commission PLN-16-00231 – 11111 Brookshire Avenue November 2, 2016 - Page 4 12) The applicant shall comply with Best Management Practices (BMP’s) in maintaining trash receptacles and trash and debris generated by the event. BUILDING 13) The owner/applicant is responsible for obtaining any the necessary permits for temporary electrical connections. POLICE 14) The Applicant is responsible for obtaining eight (8) uniformed, City of Downey, police officers, one (1) sergeant, one (1) lieutenant, and five (5) security guards from RMI. 15) The Chief of Police shall have discretion as to the staffing of Downey Police officers at this event and can increase or decrease the numbe r of staffed officers at any time. FIRE 16) A separate event permit shall be obtained through the fire department. Plans shall include tent locations, food trucks locations, and physical barriers for participant protection against vehicular traffic. 17) Provide information on the barrier protections for the event participants. Sufficient barriers shall be provided to protect participants from vehicular traffic. 18) Provide an event medical plan for the 5K race. 19) Cooking under tents shall have prior approval from fire department. Any use of tents or temporary structures such as grandstands or stages shall have prior approval by the building official. 20) Temporary tents or membranes shall comply with CFC section 105.6.43 and Chapter 31. Furthermore, the Applicant shall obtain any necessary permits for the erection of temporary tents. END OF CONDITIONS