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Home My WebLink AboutPC Reso 10-2643RESOLUTION NO. 10-2643 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT NO. 10-25: TO PERMIT THE OPERATION OF A GREEK FESTIVAL FOR TWO CONSECUTIVE DAYS (JUNE 5 AND JUNE 6, 2010 BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 11:00 A.M. AND 10:00 P.M.) IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SAINT GEORGE GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH, ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 10830- 10846 DOWNEY AVENUE, ZONED C3/D-P (CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT/DOWNTOWN PLAN AREA)). 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. An application was filed by Christina Davilas (hereinafter "Applicant") requesting approval of a special event permit to allow the operation of a Greek festival for two consecutive days (June 5 and June 6, 2010) on property located at 10830- 10846 Downey Avenue (Saint George Greek Orthodox Church), Downey, California (hereinafter "Subject Site"), and zoned C3/ DP (Central Business District/ Downtown Plan Area) and, B. On May 21, 2010, notice of the pending public hearing was sent to all Downey property owners within 500 feet of the subject site and the notice was published in the Long Beach Press Telegram; and, C. The Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on June 2, 2010, and fully considered all oral and written testimony and facts and opinions offered at the aforesaid public hearing, hereby adopted this Resolution, approving Special Event Permit No. 10-25, subject to the 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), Temporary Land Uses.. 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: 1. 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. Special Event No. 10-25 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." In addition, this is an annual event that St. George Greek Orthodox Church has organized and operated. Finally, Program 6.3.1.6 of the City's Vision 2025, General Plan, Chapter 6, Noise, states that City shall "Discourage the placement of air conditioning, electric generators, or other noise -generating equipment in close proximity to adjacent properties". Accordingly, staff has conditioned that the generator that is to be used for this event, to be located at least 10 feet from any structures, and a minimum of 25 feet from any property lines. IL Resolution No. 052643 f)dw-- ey F4grirfing Commission 2. That the proposed activity or use will be consistent with other provisions of this article. The proposed activity is located within the C3/DP zone and special events such as outdoor events and festivals are permitted, subject to Section 9420.04 of the Downey Municipal Code, which states that "If an event is of a scale (e.g. large in area or number of persons) or use that may result in extensive potential, even temporary, impacts to the community, the City Planner may use his/her discretion and forward the Special Event Permit application to the Commission for their decision". Consequently, the City Planner forwarded this item to the Planning Commission to be considered on June 2, 2010. 3. That the proposed activity or use will not result in conditions or circumstances contrary to the public health, safety, and general welfare. It is staff's opinion that approving the Special Event No. 10-25 will not result in conditions contrary to the public health, safety and general welfare given that it is a temporary event/use (2 -days, from 11 am to 10 pm) and it occurs once a year at the subject property. As such, conditions have been imposed to prevent such conditions and circumstances (see Exhibit A — Conditions, of this Resolution). 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 Special Event Permit No. 10-25, subject to 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 Jyne, 2p10. Louis Mpfales, Chairman City Planning Commission I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true cdpy of a Resolution adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Downey at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 2nd day of June 2010, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: COMMISSIONER: Kiefer, Vasquez, Lambros, Murray, Morales ABSENT: COMMISSIONER: None NOES: COMMISSIONER: None J614Z 2 - �rQ �t� Theresa Donahue, Secretary City Planning Commission SE 10-25 — 10830-10846 Downey Avenue June 2, 2010 - Page 2 I Resolution No. 09-2643 Downey Planning Commission EXHIBIT A — CONDITIONS SPECIAL EVENT NO. 10-25 PLANNING 1. This approval of Special Event Permit No. 10-25 allows Saint George Greek Orthodox Church, to host a two-day Greek festival on Saturday, June 5 and Sunday, June 6, 2010 between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. 2. Approved activities for Special Event Permit No. 10-25 shall consist of: a) One 10' x 40' tent for festival entrance; b) One 10' x 70' for 5 vendors; C) One 10' x 80' for 6 vendors; d) One 10' x 10' raffle booth; e) One 10'x 45' sweets booth; f) One 20' x 20' covered eating area; g) One 20' x 40' covered eating area; h) Two 10'x 30' food vending area; i) Three 10' x 20' food/ beverage vending area; j) One 20' x 20' covered music area with 3 ft high raised 16'x 16' stage. 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. Clean-up activities, which include the removal of all tables and chairs, booths, trash receptacles, stage, electrical equipment, and garbage shall be removed between 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Monday, June 7, 2010. 5. If a generator is to be used, it shall be located a minimum of 25 feet from any property line. Additionally, the generator shall not exceed a noise level of 65 dBA, as measured from the nearest property line. 6. All necessary lighting shall face the main event (booths and stage) and shall be directed away from La Villa Street and any residential uses nearby. 7. Any necessary Health Department approvals required for the sale of food shall be obtained prior to the start of the event. 8. The sale of alcoholic beverages shall comply with the requirements of the State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. 9. The alcohol area (beer and wine) shall be contained within a "beer garden" area where patrons may consume alcohol. 10. All required Building Department, Police Department and Fire Department permits shall be obtained prior to the start of the event. ENGINEERING 11. Provide sufficient trash receptacles for the disposal of food and other goods. SE 10-25 — 10830-10846 Downey Avenue June 2, 2010 - Page 3 lU Resolution No. -2643 Downey Planning -Commission 12. Parking areas shall be swept clean after the event; there shall be no hosing down of the parking area. BUILDING 13. Handicap stalls in the parking area must remain accessible for all uses. FIRE 14. The applicant shall obtain the Fire Department's approval for the use of any tents. 15. Occupancy within the building shall not exceed the maximum allowed. 16. If a generator is to be used, it shall be located a minimum distance of 10 feet from any structure. POLICE 17. The applicant must have two (2) licensed security guards on-site during the duration of the event (June 5, and 6, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.). H:\PLANNING\RESOS\PC\2010\10-2643. doc SE 10-25 — 10830-10846 Downey Avenue June 2, 2010 - Page 4