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Home My WebLink AboutPC Reso 11-2728RESOLUTION NO. 11-2728 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING PLN -11-00207 (SPECIAL EVENT) - A REQUEST FOR A SPECIAL EVENT FOR A WEDDING CEREMONY ON THE FRONT LAWN AND RECEPTION ON THE FIRST FLOOR OF THE BUILDING (RIVES MANSION) ON SEPTEMBER 10, 2011 FROM 3:00 PM TO 12:00 AM ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 10933 PARAMOUNT BOULEVARD, ZONED DOWNTOWN DOWNEY SPECIFIC PLAN (DDSP). 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 Carmen Rivera (hereinafter "Applicant") requesting approval of a PLN -11-00207 (Special Event) - a request for a special event for a wedding ceremony on the front lawn and reception on the first floor of the building (Rives Mansion) on September 10, 2011 from 3:00 pm to 12:00 am on property located at 10933 Paramount Boulevard (hereinafter "Subject Site"), zoned Downtown Downey Specific Plan (DDSP); and, B. On August 24,2011 notice of the pending public hearing was published in the Downey Patriot and on August 25, 2011 notice of the pending public hearing was sent to all Downey property owners within 500 feet of the subject site; and, C. The Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on September 7, 2011, and fully considered all oral and written testimony and facts and opinions offered at the aforesaid public hearing, hereby adopted this Resolution No. 11- 2728, approving PLN -11-00207 (Special Event), subject to the conditions of approval (hereto attached as 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. PLN -11-00207 (Special Event) is consistent with Program 1.2.2.1 of the City's Vision 2025 General Plan, Chapter 2. Livable Communities, which states that the City shall "Promote the downtown area as a destination point for entertainment, dining, civic and other activities". In addition, Program 8.4.3.3 and 8.4.2.4 of the City's Vision 2025, General Plan, Chapter 8, Design, respectively state "Encourage adaptive re -use of older structures" and "Encourage cultural uses to be more centrally located — preferably in the downtown area." Thus, allowing for an event such as the proposed wedding within the subject site, allows for the temporary reuse of a historic structure without significantly or permanently impacting the structure. Additionally, this type of event will allow for more activity in the downtown and will encourage further civic and cultural activities within it. Resolution No. 11-2728 Downey Planning Commission 2. That the proposed activity or use will be consistent with other provisions of this article. The proposed activity is located within the DDSP (Downtown Downey Specific Plan) and special events such as outdoor events and festivals are permitted, subject to Section 2.4.2 — Temporary Uses and Special Events of the Downtown Downey Specific Plan and 9420.04 (b) 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. 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 staffs opinion that approving the PLN -11-00207 (Special Event) will not result in conditions contrary to the public health, safety and general welfare given that it is a temporary one day event. As such, conditions of approval have been imposed to prevent such conditions and circumstances that may be contrary to the public health, safety and welfare (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 PLN -11-00207 (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 7th day of September, 2011. r Robert Kiefer, Chair an 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 7th day of September 2011, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: COMMISSIONER: Morales, Murray, Lujan, Kiefer ABSENT: COMMISSIONER: Garcia NOES: COMMISSIONER: None Theresa Donahue, Secretary City Planning Commission PLN -11-00207 (Special Event) —10921-10933 Paramount Blvd. September 7, 2011 - Page 2 Resolution No. 11-2728 Downey Planning Commission EXHIBIT A— CONDITIONS PLN -11-00207 (SPECIAL EVENT) PLANNING 1. This approval of PLN -11-00207 (Special Event) allows for an special event to be held on Saturday, September 10, 2011, from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Approved activities include: a. A wedding ceremony on the front lawn of the property from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm. b. A wedding reception from 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm. This reception shall occur within the confines of the main structure on the premises (Rives Mansion). 2. 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. 3. Outdoor set-up of seating and flower arrangements for the wedding ceremony shall begin at 3:00 p.m. the day of the event. Break -down of the outdoor seating and flowers shall be completed by 6:00 pm of the same day. 4. Applicant shall be responsible for the removal of litter, trash, and debris to cleanup and remove all trash on the public streets and neighboring properties no later than 11 pm the day of the event. The removal of trash receptacles, portable restrooms and garbage shall be completed between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 11, 2011. 5. Amplified sound shall occur within the Rives Mansion building and shall be directed away from adjacent residential properties. 6. The applicant shall be responsible for providing parking for all attendees on-site. If this cannot be achieved, the applicant shall provide to the City Planner an alternative parking plan by no later than September 9, 2011. Such plan shall provide among other things, (1) the number of parking spaces that cannot be accommodated on-site; and (2) the location where additional vehicles will park. If public parking will be utilized, the appropriate permit must be obtained and fees paid through the Downey Public Works Department by no later than September 9, 2011. 7. Valet parking activities shall not occur in any public -right -of way. Valet attendants shall be located on-site. 8. Issues, including but not limited to police and security, food and water supply, use of tents and canopies, sanitation facilities, medical services, noise, signage, fire protection, public parking lots, and traffic control, shall be satisfactorily addressed by the applicant, as required by the City Planner or other City departments in their administration of other City regulations. Such other regulations may require the applicant to obtain permits such as building, electrical, health, tent, encroachment, and other permits. Required permits by outside agencies are the sole responsibility of the applicant. 9. All required Building Department, Police Department, Public Works Department and Fire Department permits shall be obtained prior to the start of the event. PLN -11-00207 (Special Event)— 10921-10933 Paramount Blvd. September 7, 2011 -Page 3 Resolution No. 11-2728 Downey Planning Commission 10. Any necessary Health Department approvals required for the sale or serving of food shall be obtained prior to the start of the event. Bartenders serving alcohol at the event shall be licensed and bonded. 11. The sale or serving of alcoholic beverages shall comply with the requirements of the State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. 12. Pursuant to Downey Municipal Code Section 9420.20, special outdoor events shall not occur more than four (4) times in a calendar year. 13. Pursuant to Downey Municipal Code Section 9534.16, the subject property shall maintain, for safety vision purposes, a triangular area formed by the lot lines adjoining the intersecting streets for a distance of twenty-five (25) feet from such intersection and a line connecting the ends of such lot lines, and within the area comprising such triangle nothing shall be erected, placed, planted, or allowed to grow in such a manner as materially to impede vision (see diagram below). 6 Freestmidisi& mid Po!e Signs un: allo%%vd within the corner cutback aiminimum vcrtaclearance f 9 ti. Line a � a Comer cutback area five f from visual obstructions: Curb maximum wall. fano:, and iw*e land raping height m 30 inchcw 25 ft. 14. The applicant shall be responsible for notifying attendees that parking on Third Street west of the event site is prohibited. 15. No noise shall exceed five (5) dba above the ambient noise level, as measured at the property line, per the Downey Municipal Code. 16. Provide sufficient trash receptacles for the disposal of food and other goods. POLICE 17. The applicant must have four (4) licensed security guards on-site during the duration of the event (September 10, 2011 from 3:00 pm to 1:00 am). H:\Community Development\Planning Commission\Resolutions\201 1 \1 1-2728.doc PLN -11-00207 (Special -Event) -10921-10933 Paramount Blvd. September 7, 2011 - Page 4