HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Reso 11-2733RESOLUTION NO. 11-2733
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DOWNEY APPROVING PLN -11-00220 (SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT), THEREBY
ALLOWING A FOOD TRUCK RALLY WITHIN THE PARKING LOT OF
STONEWOOD CENTER ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 251 STONEWOOD
ST, ZONED SP 89-1 (STONEWOOD SPECIFIC PLAN)
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 August 25, 2011, the applicant submitted a request for a Special Event Permit
(PLN -11-00220), requesting to conduct a food truck rally on the subject site; and,
B. On September 1, 2011, the Special Event Permit application was deemed complete;
and,
C. On September 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.
Furthermore, the notice was mailed to all property owners within 500' of the subject site
on September 9, 2011; and,
D. The Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on September 21, 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:
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. The subject
site has a General Plan Land Use Designation of General Commercial, which
according to the General Plan is intended to provide a full range of commercial uses
including shopping centers, automobile dealerships, and hotels. These types of uses
are meant to not only serve the immediate community, but provide access to goods
and services for the region. The proposed food truck rally draws its customers from
beyond the City's borders by utilizing social media to attract consumers from the
entire region. Additionally, it is anticipated that 1,000 people will attend this event
each day, which will provide exposure and additional business to the tenants of the
Stonewood Center.
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 parking lot of Stonewood Center. The event will utilize gourmet food trucks
that are parked on the site during the event only. This location of the event will not
hinder on site movement and there is sufficient parking to accommodate the event.
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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. The food truck rally is
temporary in nature, and will not result in impacts to surrounding properties.
Furthermore, several conditions of approval to address potential trash, noise, and life
safety issues created by the event have been included in this approval.
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 (PLN -11-00220), 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 21St day of September, 2011.
Robert Kiefer, Cliairman
City Planning Commission
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 21St day of
September, 2011, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
COMMISSIONERS:
Lujan, Garcia, Morales, Murray, Kiefer
NOES:
COMMISSIONERS:
None
ABSENT:
COMMISSIONERS:
None
ABSTAIN:
COMMISSIONER:
None
Theresa Donahue, Secretary
City Planning Commission
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SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT (PLN -11-00220)
EXHIBIT A - CONDITIONS
PLANNING
1) The approval of Special Event Permit (PLN -11-00220) permits the operation of a food
truck rally within the parking lot of Stonewood Center on the following days: October 15;
October 29; and November 12, 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) The food truck rally shall only occupy the parking lot on the eastern side of the site,
between Sears and Woodruff Avenue.
6) Only Gourmet Food Trucks shall be permitted to sell at the event. There shall be no
push carts, retail sales, or other types of vendors permitted.
7) The event shall only operate between 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
8) Amplified music may be permitted, provided the following provisions are adhered to:
a) Speakers shall be pointed away from the residences on Woodruff Ave
b) No standalone generator shall be used. Power shall be drawn from adjoining
businesses.
C) Music shall cease at the request of the Police Department, which shall be based
on the Police Department receiving complaints about noise.
d) Music shall be limited to DJ only. There shall be no bands, karaoke, or patron
participation.
9) The area between food trucks, where attendees are congregating shall be barricaded to
prevent vehicles from driving through the area.
10) Trash cans shall be provided through out the event. Trash cans shall be emptied on
regular basis to avoid accumulation of trash on the site. At the conclusion of each day's
events, the operators of the event or the mall shall ensure all litter is cleaned from the
site.
11) Vehicle and pedestrian access to the site shall not be blocked at any time.
FIRE
12) A 25' emergency access shall be maintained to all portions of the event.
13) All food trucks shall maintain a minimum 30' from any structure.
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14) Each food truck to have a minimum 2A20BC fire extinguisher available for immediate
use.
15) There shall be no open burning or wood or charcoal.
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