HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Reso 11-2708RESOLUTION NO. 11-2708
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
APPROVING A SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT (PLN -11-00080), THEREBY ALLOWING A
ONE (1) DAY OUTDOOR EVENT ON SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 2011 ON PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 9001 PARAMOUNT BLVD, ZONED R-1 7,500 (SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL)
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 March 21, 2011, the applicant submitted an application for a Special Event
Permit, to allow an outdoor carnival to take place in part of the parking lot of the
subject site; and,
B. On April 4, 2011, staff deemed the application complete; and,
C. On April 8, 2011, notice of the pending application was mailed to all property owners
within 500' of the subject site and published in the Downey Patriot; and,
D. The Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on April 20, 2011 and
after fully considering all oral and written testimony and facts and opinions offered at
the aforesaid public hearing adopted this resolution, 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:
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. 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 church carnival that
is open to the community and will have family friendly activities. It is staff's opinion that
this approval is consistent with the General Plan Policy 8.4.3.
2. That the proposed activity or use is consistent with other provisions of Article IX of the
Downey Municipal Code. The proposed special event will be located within the easterly
portion of the church parking lot. The event will utilize temporary structures only and
operation of the event will not hinder the movement of traffic (on and/or off site) or create
impacts unto adjoining properties. Furthermore, staff feels that there is sufficient parking
on-site to accommodate the patrons of the event. Therefore, the special event is
consistent with the other provisions of Article IX of the Municipal Code.
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3. That the proposed activity or use will not result in conditions or circumstances contrary to
the public health, safety, and general welfare. As noted previously in this report, it is
staff's opinion that the proposed event will not create a significant impact to surrounding
properties. The location of the event will not hinder traffic circulation or pedestrian
movement. The event will not create a condition of circumstance that is contrary to the
general public health, safety, or welfare. As such, staff feels that this finding can be
adopted.
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 the Special Event
Permit (PLN -11-00080), subject to conditions of approval attached hereto as Exhibit A, 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 201h day of April, 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 20 h day of April,
2011, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Murray, Lujan, Garcia, Kiefer
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Morales
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Theresa Donahue, Secretary
City Planning Commission
Special Event Permit (PLN -11-00080) — 9001 Paramount Blvd
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Resolution No. 11-2708
Downey Planning Commission
SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT (PLN -11-00080)
EXHIBIT A - CONDITIONS
PLANNING
1) The approval of Special Event Permit (PLN -11-00080) permits a one (1) day outdoor
event to occur within the parking lot of the Cornerstone Christian Center located at 9001
Paramount Blvd on Saturday, April 23, 2011.
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) 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) All conditions of approval set forth in this resolution shall be complied with before the
Special Event Permit becomes valid.
5) Operation of the event shall be limited to April 23, 2011 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. only.
6) Setup for the event shall occur no earlier than 8:00 a.m. on Friday, April 22, 2011 and
the event shall be cleaned up no later than Sunday, April 24, 2011 at 6:00 p.m.
7) There shall be no alcohol sales, unless the applicant obtains the appropriate temporary
permits from the State of California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.
8) Live entertainment (dj, dancing, amplified music, etc) shall be permitted during the hours
of the event.
9) The applicant shall obtain all necessary permits from the Fire Department for temporary
canopies.
10) The applicant shall obtain all necessary permits from the Building Department for any
temporary generators.
11) All temporary signs shall comply with the requirements set forth in the Downey Municipal
Code.
12) The applicant shall have volunteers patrol the parking areas and site perimeter to pick
up trash and litter during all hours of the event.
13) All animal waste from the horses and within the petting zoo shall be immediately picked
up and stored in a closed container.
14) Church restroom facilities shall be open and made available to patrons of the event.
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