HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Reso 11-2702RESOLUTION NO. 11-2702
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 AVENUE, ZONED
C-1 (NEIGHBORHOOD 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. An application was filed by Enzo Calandra (hereinafter "Applicant") requesting
approval of PLN -11-00031 (Special Event), a request to permit Iglesia De Cristo
Church the operation of a 1 -day Spring Festival on Saturday, April 9, 2011 from
9:00 am to 8:00 pm, on property at 12145 Woodruff Avenue, zoned C-1
(Neighborhood Commercial); and,
B. On March 4, 2011, notice of the pending public hearing was sent to all property
owners within 500 feet of the subject site and the notice was published in the
Downey Patriot; and,
C. The Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on March 16, 2011,
and after fully considering all oral and written testimony and facts and opinions
offered at aforesaid public hearings, adopted Resolution No. 11-2702, 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. 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.
PLN -11-00031 (Special Event) 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 the fifth time that Iglesia De Cristo Church has organized and
operated this outdoor activity/festival. Program 6.3.1.6 of the City's Vision 2025,
General Plan, Chapter 5, 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, shall be located a minimum of 10 feet
from any property lines.
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B. That the proposed activity or use will be consistent with other provisions of
this article.
The proposed activity is located within the C-1 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 March 16, 2011.
C. That the proposed activity or use will not result in conditions or
circumstances contrary to the public health, safety, and general welfare.
It is staffs opinion that approving PLN -11-00031 (Special Event) will not result in
conditions contrary to the public health, safety and general welfare given that it is a
temporary event/use (1 -day, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.). As such, conditions have been
imposed to mitigate any temporary issues arising from the outdoor activity (see
Exhibit A — Conditions).
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 -11-00031 (Special Event),
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 16th day of March 2011.
Robert Kiefer, 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 16th day of March
2011, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Lujan, Garcia, Kiefer
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Morales, Murray
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None
Theresa Donahue, Secretary
City Planning Commission
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PLN -11-00031 (SPECIAL EVENT)
EXHIBIT A - CONDITIONS
PLANNING
1. This approval allows Iglesia de Cristo Church to operate an outdoor event (Spring Festival) on
Saturday, April 9, 2011, from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Approved activities consist of 75
canopies (10' x 10') that house the serving of a variety of food; non-alcoholic beverages and
carnival -type games; a 20'x 40' raised stage for outdoor entertainment (live music with
amplified sound); three (3) 22'x 22'x 15' high jumpers, and six (6) pony rides (no mechanical
rides).
2. The owner/applicant shall remove the dirt pile from the property before the PLN -11-00031
(Special Event) permit becomes valid.
3. The owner/applicant shall provide trash receptacles on the subject site, including parking lots.
During the event, organized member(s) shall walk around the premises every two (2) hours to
remove trash on the subject site (including parking lots) and the adjacent streets.
4. Temporary generators shall be located at least 10 feet from any property line and shall not
exceed a noise level of 65 dBA.
5. Speakers for amplified sound shall not face the adjoining residential properties.
6. All outdoor activities shall cease by 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 9, 2011.
7. Set-up will begin Friday, April 8, 2011, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7 p.m.
8. Site clean-up, which includes the removal of all canopies, jumpers and garbage, shall be
completed Sunday, April 10, 2011, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
9. All required Building Division, Fire Department, and Health Department approvals shall be
obtained prior to the start of the event.
10. The City Planner is authorized to make minor modifications to the approved preliminary plans
or any of the conditions of approval, if such modifications achieve substantially the same
results as would strict compliance with said plans and conditions.
11. The owner/applicant is required to provide paved off-street parking for the event attendees
and hold letters of agreement from the property owners for any off-street parking arrangement.
Said off-street parking shall be located at: 12229 Woodruff Avenue (15 parking spaces),
12152 Woodruff Avenue (25 parking spaces), 12209 Woodruff Avenue (15 parking spaces),
12107 Woodruff Avenue (10 Parking Spaces), 12125 Woodruff Avenue (50 parking spaces),
12222 Woodruff Avenue (20 parking spaces), 12200 Woodruff Avenue (40 parking spaces),
and 9501 Washburn Street (25 parking spaces).
12. All necessary lighting shall face the main event (booths and stage) and shall be directed away
from r.ornuta Avenue and any residential uses.
BUILDING
13. Handicap stalls in the parking area must remain accessible for all uses.
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FIRE
14. The applicant shall obtain the Fire Department's approval for the use of any tents.
15. If a generator is to be used, it shall be located a minimum distance of 10 feet from any
structure.
16. All tents, extinguishers and electrical work must in place by 4:00 p.m. on the Friday before the
event -to enable an inspection by the fire -department -and building and safety.
PUBLIC WORKSIENGINEERING
17. Provide sufficient trash receptacles for the disposal of food and other goods.
18. All parking areas shall be swept clean after the event; there shall be no hosing down of the
parking areas.
19. 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).
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