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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 1b: Special Use Permit to Allow Circus Vargas in Southwest Parking Lot of Santa Anita Park -° Fc9 II dr 0 4tua;ty°f STAFF REPORT Development Services Department DATE: November 1, 2011 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Jason Kruckeberg, Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director. Jim Kasama, Community Development Administrator Prepared By: Lisa Flores, Senior Planner 4- SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF SPECIAL USE PERMIT NO. SUP 11-01 TO ALLOW CIRCUS VARGAS IN THE SOUTHWEST PARKING LOT OF SANTA ANITA PARK AT 285 W. HUNTINGTON DRIVE. Recommended Action: Approve with conditions SUMMARY The attached application was filed by Mr. Landon, representative from Circus Vargas on behalf of the property owner, Santa Anita Park, to allow Circus Vargas, a circus with entertainment, lighting and music, all inside a 147-foot diameter big top tent in the southwest parking lot area of Santa Anita Park — see attached aerial photos. The Development Services Department is recommending approval of this application, subject to the conditions listed in this staff report. DISCUSSION According to Arcadia Municipal Code (AMC) Section 9273.1.20.1, a special event that is held for more than five (5) days shall be subject to City Council review and consideration. The applicant is requesting to hold a circus for eleven (11) days, beginning November 24, 2011 through December 5, 2011 with 20 performances as listed on the attached application material. The set-up is to begin on November 22, 2011 with final clean-up to be completed by December 7, 2011. The Circus performances will not be held in conjunction with live racing (the autumn meet ends October 29, 2011) or after 10:00 p.m. The tent and trailers will be staged in the south portion of the southwest parking lot between Gate 1 and Gate 3 (refer to the attached aerial map), and will occupy approximately 225 of the 6,000 parking spaces in the lot. The circus will not have animal acts, games of chance, or mechanical rides, and alcohol will not be sold or served. The length of each show will be approximately 90 minutes and will be family oriented. The tent is large enough to accommodate up to 1,250 people, but the applicant estimates the event will draw 300 to 500 people to each performance. The application has been reviewed by the Fire Department, Building Services, the Public Works Services Department, and the Police Department. Circus Vargas will provide their own security guards, and restroom trailers that are handicap accessible for men and women per applicable health code requirements. The applicant will provide a minimum of six (6) handicap parking spaces in front of the circus entrance, and the circus set-up will be subject to Fire Department and Building Services approval. The tent will have a total of eight (8) exits; seven (7) 10-foot wide emergency exits along the tent perimeter and the 25-foot wide main access. There will be a clear fire lane maintained around the tent and there will be no perimeter fencing outside the tent area that would restrict egress. Parking will be handled by Santa Anita Park with circus access through Gate 3 and Gate 8. This year, Santa Anita Park will most likely provide up to 1,000 parking spaces on selected holiday shopping days as requested by Westfield Santa Anita from November 25, 2011 to December 26, 2011. This parking for Westfield Santa Anita will be configured so as not to interfere with the circus operations or its parking. The applicant does not plan to put up any signs. Circus Vargas plans to advertise on the radio, in the local newspapers, through the Internet, on television, and at local businesses. They are not allowed to display any signs on public rights-of-way or on any utility posts. The only on-site advertising will be the signage on their trucks and on Santa Anita Park's electronic message boards at Gate 5 and Gate 8. FINDINGS Section 9273.1.20.2 of the Arcadia Municipal Code requires that for a Special Use Permit to be granted, it must be found that all four of the following prerequisite conditions can be satisfied: 1. That the site is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the proposed Special Use Event. With over 6,000 parking spaces available in the southwest lot, there will be plenty of space to accommodate the circus tent, trailers, parking for event attendees, and overflow parking for Westfield Santa Anita. 2. That the proposed Special Use or Event will not adversely interfere with existing uses on the subject property; and will not impede or adversely impact pedestrian access ways and/or vehicular circulation patterns. Circus performances will not be held during live racing and the two access points, Gate 3 and Gate 8 will provide easy ingress and egress. Additionally, the applicant will provide a minimum of six (6) accessible parking spaces in front of the circus entrance, and there will be an accessible path of travel from Huntington Drive to the tent entrance. 3. That the proposed Special Use or Event will not result in a significant adverse impact on any adjacent property. The circus will be held in the south portion of the southwest parking lot away from residential areas, the hospital, and the entries to SUP 11-01 November 1, 2011 Page 2 the parking lot. The noise ordinance will be met and the last performance will end by 9:00 p.m. 4. That by requiring certain safeguards as conditions of approval, the proposed Special Use or Event will not be detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare. The circus will comply with all applicable health codes, and the set-up is subject to approval by the Fire Department and Building Services. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL 1. No signs are permitted in public rights-of-way (e.g. the median on Huntington Drive and Baldwin Avenue, City parkways, or utility poles). 2. Any signs or banners to be posted on the subject property, other than the signs on the trucks and Santa Anita Park's electronic message boards, shall be subject to review and approval by the Development Services Director or designee. 3. If a sign has been installed without approval or is otherwise prohibited the sign may be immediately removed by City personnel. 4. The circus and any related independent contractors shall obtain City business licenses from the City's Business License Officer or designee prior to beginning the circus set-up (i.e., by November 22, 2011). 5. A permit and inspection is required by the City's Fire Marshal or designee prior to the first performance, and the circus shall provide the following: a. Two (2) emergency vehicle accesses from Huntington Drive; each 20 feet wide. b. Type 2A:10 BC fire extinguishers at all areas specified by the Fire Department, and all cooking areas shall also have type 40BC fire extinguishers. c. Any straw, hay, or sawdust on the floor or ground inside the tent shall be kept damp or made fire resistant. d. All generators shall be cordoned/fenced off and provided with type 2A:10BC fire extinguishers. e. The tent and any other assemblies shall be provided with exit signage and emergency lighting, as specified by the Arcadia Fire Marshal or designee. f. Generators, vehicles, tents, and other facilities used for cooking shall be situated a minimum distance of 20 feet from the main circus tent. 6. No perimeter fencing shall be provided outside or around the tent area, except around the generators, and shall not interfere with any egress routes required by the Arcadia Fire Marshal. SUP 11-01 November 1, 2011 Page 3 7. The circus and all related equipment and activities shall comply with the City's Noise Ordinance. 8. All electrical installations, including generators, lighting, and audio equipment shall obtain proper permits and subject,to approval by the City's Building Official or designee. 9. Accessible paths of travel are required from all accessible parking spaces to the tent entrance and from Huntington Drive. A site plan that shows the total number of parking spaces available for this event with the location and number of accessible spaces and accessible pathways clearly shown, must be submitted to Building Services and approved by the Building Official prior to beginning set-up. 10. The circus shall have both recycling and trash containers onsite in all locations as specified by the City's Public Works Services Department. 11. The portable toilets shall not be placed near any catch basins or any other such drain inlets. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT This project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Section 15304(e) of the .CEQA Guidelines as a temporary use of land having negligible or no permanent effects on the environment. A Preliminary Exemption Assessment is attached. FISCAL IMPACT The proposed Special Use will have no direct fiscal impact on the City's general fund. RECOMMENDED ACTION It is recommended that the City Council approve Special Use Permit Application No. SUP 11-01, subject to the aforementioned conditions of approval. Approved: a..►.w,-11 Donald Penman, City Manager Attachments: Aerial Maps Circus Layout Special Event Application Materials Preliminary Exemption Assessment SUP 11-01 November 1, 2011 Page 4 _, - � °� u .r.. ll er 3"' t ' I' guy. • 3� 1 r, a ' -. , ,»i, -0 t# -I- I-tt v '91, I•"a' �,. •i i "� . r • is „, • Y t ti „ ''''''''' ' ,!1411114 r.1 ' I '#41 4 iiii :113 '' " t I F 1 '‘',11/41 1 tilii:1 , ..... .,-)‹.., 1 r • Westfield Mall / L. r '•',., , ,f L. ,'"'ii.,,,;, rte ., p ..` ,itts=-1.--„,ii, ' , ,-- ,,,f&lezc-,,,,-) ,„ ; ' .. o pr x5'' ea i . �� ,. � �.k. �� - a �.. T . 171Th 4 pipit'. "*. ri,,, ., ,,k i! 1"`' . • 285 W. Huntington Drive Santa Anita Park - Southwest r Parking Lot �e�atq°s8°� __s�.s Cy '..,\\,,,, ,,,,- .y $ a .*F g, / .. . 1 C . .p i I Ip�3 Or ' ` Ai I +t c+ti g i ,-...‘'. I , i', i .3, , , , . ir.. c71' i U7 CI °.r a 14'''..... 'A"„ _ ' 4 r -s-(P P1 it 1 /1 i 1 • i i 1 ; 1 _.. ' ^ ii : _4rf:inn c T-r 114, --1 i : n 11 ! 11 1 i 1 1 1 1 , IL ; L, i II I . 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This sheet is presided to show the entire operation and approximate locations of items to he set up. water is obtained from a local Hydrant and nil used Ikater is held in tanks until pumped. c1,-,,,,, PI A ot . I X) „ate 1, SPECIAL EVENT APPLICATION NAME OF BUSINESS: Tabares Entertainment, dba Circus Vargas CONTACT PERSON: Mark Landon PHONE NO.: 800-675-2441, ext 103 ADDRESS: 2534 S. Pleasant Ave CITY: Ontario STATE &ZIP: California 91761 DESCRIPTION OF EVENT: Circus Vargas under big top tent plus concessions DATE OF EVENT: November 24 -December 5, 2011 LOCATION(S): Santa Anita Park parking lot HOURS OF EVENT: varies 12:30-9:30 pm, see attached ATTENDANCE: 300- 500 per show Please provide a site plan/diagram of the facilities that will be utilized for this event. The plan must clearly show the ingress/egress as well as all signs(advertising/directional)that will be used for the event. Please submit a check in the amount of$180.00 payable to the City of Arcadia along with the completed application. The following list is provided for organizations planning a special event in the City of Arcadia. The special regulations and permits are required for the safety, peace, health and public welfare of citizens attending the event, as well as those in the vicinity of the event. The majority of the Permit(s) or Licenses(s) may be obtained at the Arcadia Business License Office; others will be referred to the appropriate Department at the time of application. CONTACTS Business License Office Business License Officer or Assistant (626) 574-5430 Fire Department Fire Prevention (626) 574-5104 Planning Division Planning (626) 574-5423 Police Department Chief of Police (626) 574-5180 Public Works Services Public Works Services Director (626) 256-6584 RECEIVE „ OCT 0 X11 Planning Services ., ALL NEW 201'1 Sti NV„ r. I. e"--••••.-0 THE}ills.ON Arcadia Santa Anita Park November 24—December 5, 2011 Set-up Days: Tues-Wed November 22 -23 Wed November 30 7:30 pm Thur November 24 6:00 pm Thur December 1 7:30 pm Fri November 25 3:00 7:30 pm Fri December 2 7:30 pm Sat November 26 1:30 4:30 7:30 pm Sat December 3 1:30 4:30 7:30 pm Sun November 27 12:30 3:30 6:30 pm Sun December 4 12:30 3:30 6:30 pm Mon November 28 6:30 pm Mon December 5 6:30 pm Tue November 29 No Performances LENGTH OF SHOW: Approximately one and one-half hours EXPECTED ATTENDANCE: 300 -500 per performance SEATING CAPACITY OF TENT: 1,250 NO GAMES OF CHANCE NO MECHANICAL RIDES NO PERFORMING ANIMALS NO ALCOHOL IS SOLD OR SERVED NO OUTSIDE CONTRACTED VENDORS Circus Management provides in-house security guards. Management carries cell phone in case of 911 Emergency Circus Vargas is completely self-contained. The show has a double generator system. If the main generator shuts down, the back up generator automatically turns on. A source of water is usually provided to the circus by the venue on which the circus conducts business. Circus Vargas has a restroom trailer with both men's and women's stalls and rents a handicap accessible porta-potty from local sanitation companies. Since Circus Vargas is a family show and attracts primarily families, in-house security is normally sufficient to provide appropriate crowd control. The security can use cell phones to contact local law enforcement if the need exists. t ,°.{e r +er /d',,,1 ° ,,",n z,-,•�.f'f {t x Sl' A 1 b � ^a Q [F ''';•°.. �a t . M1` 0'4-"14 444:;•1'...-4.1i•VRI--Vit.6■!ill..:',:::;:',. • 't t'P't;�. `� �yry + !� ';4144,41.i.;,Iffi '''• N ��% O �' y d {v ./ . ,ti i P ), 7tati d 1• i',0:;'•'4`,1:....4"-',,' s t � YtFry����""�A F•�'[ fat !t '' t1...'•:.•t."-:••,#.1:-.-.3. 4Y + A { � •�9*,f »k i '■ .fir _ t r ,p, D. F .�' , R i ; j 7 t( t #• sr,t ei V �'+ t� ':';,!,•,;.•'''7„:* P :.:.. : wry .:.... MAY y� 3c Yi' 1Ta,,, 4i QJ Cr F x 1 ti 1....4 U co n x + [.1g:1 1F[ w F t�I h a, k$ V e$j y 1,',' 69E� v1 r 1 C t 'b0 a CU E UJ X , � y .Rs ~ 1 e 7� y . ,, It �� v.'y A. :L NEW 201 W 000$ :4101. A Tseare,Ente�a��m, n P oduak� Tat ma ox is i fkCK: Accessibility Plan Circus Vargas provides facilities that will make the experience of attending the show equally accessible to those who have accessibility needs as those who do not. Please see attached diagrams for further explanations. Parking. A minimum of six accessible parking spaces will be provided in front of the circus entrance. The center provides additional accessible parking spots close by. Path of Travel. Since the location on which the circus facilities sits is flat asphalt, there are no steps,ramps or obstructions of any kind between the accessible parking and the ticket booth, concession stands all the way into the seating area. Customer Service Counters. There are two mobile structures that persons attending may need to visit: the ticket trailer and the concession stand. The ticket trailer has.a specially installed window with a shelf at the height required by ADA standards. One of the two concession stands also meets ADA standards with an appropriate shelf height. The concession stand that complies with ADA standards is the one closest to the seating area, making it most convenient for those in need. The second concession stand, which is just a few feet from the ADA compliant one will have a sign directing those with accessibility needs to the other stand. Seating Areas. Those with accessibility needs may buy tickets in any seating area. If those persons are not able to get to seats in the area where they purchased, they will be upgraded at no charge to sit in the ringside seats closest to the performance area. According to ADA Standards, a tent with seating of our size should have a total of 13 accessible seats, which provide. Perimeter Gates. Since there are no perimeter fences or gates to the Circus Vargas set- up,there is no need for panic hardware. Exit Lighting. Circus Vargas has a minimum of one-foot candle lighting on the exiting paths at all times while the tent is occupied. Lights attached to the exit signs shine on the path of travel. Both the lights and the exit signs have three sources of power: a generator, a back-up generator and battery back-up for each exit sign and exit lighting. Restrooms. Six porta-potties are provided for the patrons plus one accessible porta- pottie. n -, d a t 4 a+, -, Ca '� a r f x < t ',A yr a"� {, '. � t r e:, ,,,,', ;;'i- \i„ . 7 M+ a a., 3 r ? 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Seating on an as-needed basis No Smoking Signs Posted inside Tent istr\V 1"tlY)."-rt: Ire" 1. (Leta' 7-1j/0 ( Cig . Nets lOta,�;+ Arrilli Security Plan LENGTH OF SHOW: Approximately one and one-half hours EXPECTED ATTENDANCE: 300- 500 per performance SEATING CAPACITY OF TENT: 1,250 NO GAMES OF CHANCE,NO RIDES,NO PERFORMING ANIMALS NO ALCOHOL IS SOLD OR SERVED, NO OUTSIDE CONTRACTED VENDORS Since Circus Vargas is a family show and attracts primarily families, in-house security has been sufficient to provide appropriate crowd control. Since there is nothing to see other than the show itself, there are no people just loitering in the area. Crowds come at show time, enter the enclosed midway area and take their seats. After the show there is nothing else to see so they exit to their cars. Many of the things that attract or encourage trouble or the necessity for police intervention will not be present at Circus Vargas. Alcohol will not be sold or served and there are no games of chance or mechanical rides. While a carnival attracts ages 12 - 22, a prime age for those who cause trouble, Circus Vargas primarily attracts children of elementary school ages or younger along with their parents and grandparents. Circus Vargas has its own security team consisting 8 uniformed(unarmed) security personnel(includes 1 head of security). The uniforms consist of matching Circus Vargas shirts and pants. This low key approach to security maintains the atmosphere of family fun. If requested, the security team can wear uniforms that identify them as security. All security will be scheduled one hour before each performance and stay 30 minutes after the performance. Security personal will be stationed both inside and outside the tent as well as next to the ticket booth. Security Personnel will have access to walkie-talkies for communication between themselves in addition to cell phones that can be used to call additional personnel as well as local police or fire, if it becomes necessary. In addition to the security officers, a closed circuit video security system monitors the inside of the ticket booth,where money is handled, as well as the midway area and the area in front of the ticket booth. This video system is attached to a recording device that can be used to have a record of events. Further,the layout of the Circus Vargas tent has more exists than are required by California State Codes and the total number of feet on those exists also exceeds state requirements. Further,the exiting on this tent was designed for up to 2,500 seats. Circus Vargas only seats up 1,250 seats and we expect an average attendance of 300-500 people per show in, making the exiting far more than needed. All requirements for aisles, lighting, electrical, generators, fire extinguishers and other safety issues are met or exceeded by Circus Vargas. In case of emergency, the exits lead to the fire lane, which is always kept unobstructed, making an easy path of escape for patrons. Circus Vargas is expecting inspections by the local Fire Department as well as the city building department (if required) and the County Health Department. This will assure that we are meeting all those requirements for public safety. Circus Vargas has trained first aid staff on site along with a first aid station. Finally, Circus Vargas will enclose its operations by surrounding the area with vehicles and trucks so that no other vehicle can run into the tent and the people at the show. Since the current ownership of Circus Vargas has been in place for the last five years, there has not been an incident that required police or fire response. Yet,without the police presence, there has never been an incident with Circus Vargas using its own security. J ors,,jk. 4 Pm'ale ,,es te „milt lir\ C v N., '41( 11111 15 isRCKt for THE El-14 O a Circus Vargas Recycling Plan Circus Vargas does not hire or contract with outside vendors or temporary workers. All staffing will be with workers that travel with the show. The staff is currently trained on proper sanitary and clean-up procedures. There is a staff of 25 people and while some people are working throughout the day, all of them are present from one hour before the first show of the day until after the show is over and clean-up is completed. Since the nature of a circus limits the areas in which the public travels, the major portion of the clean up will be in a limited area. Plus, there are a very limited amount of food items sold. Staff continuously cleans up the entrance area throughout the time the show is open to the public so trash does not remain on the ground. Trash is cleaned up after each performance inside the tent. And, once each day, trash will be picked up in the parking area, which is expected to be minimal since most people consume items early in the show and are unlikely to bring trash back to their car. A trash dumpster will be contracted for placement on the grounds. Several trash cans are avail- able for public use in the circus entrance area. We will also have bins in which people can but recycleable items. However, due to the nature of our operation, most people buy their food products and take them immediately into the tent where they sit down. They normally let their trash fall through the bleachers, where we clean it up after each show. Since sodas and water are served in plastic bottles and cans, our staff will put those, along with appropriate paper products into the recylce bins and transport them to an appropriate recycling facility or make arrangements with the dumpster company for their removal. I hope that I have provided you with all the information needed to approve this plan. If you have any questions please call me at 909-986-7502 and I will be happy to assist you. Mark Landon &Fickle. • STATE FIRE MA AL CAZAXFOREIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY and PXRE PRDTECTION orprcz OF THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL REGISTERED FUME RESISTANT PRODUCT Product: AsCiatrutiou No. PRIscoRTRAINT 5021532/832/1002 P-44401 Product MArketod By FERRARI SA. AX54tS0SS2 LA TOUR DU PZ LA TOUR. DU PIN,PRANCE This product meets the minimum requirements of flame resistance established by the Cabibmia State Fire Marshal Ibr products identified in Section 13115,Caller Health and Safety Code. The scope of the approved use ofthis product is provided,in the current edition of the CALIFORNIA APPROVED LIST OF FLAME RETARDANT CHEMICALS AND FABRICS,GENERAL AND LIMITED APPLICATIONS CONCERNS published,by the California State Fire MarshaL ee** Expires:06-30-2012 De..ty St to Fire Marthal if 11111 !.! CITY OF ARCADIA i " ,, qi 240 W.HUNTINGTON DRIVE jo• ARCADIA,CA 91007 BYOity*1 PRELIMINARY EXEMPTION ASSESSMENT (Certificate of Determination When Attached to Notice of Exemption) 1. Name or description of project: SUP 11-01 -To allow Circus Vargas in the southwest parking lot of Santa Anita with performances from Thursday,November 24,2011 through Monday,December 5,2011. 2. Project Location—Identify street 285 W.Huntington Drive address and cross streets or attach a map showing project site(preferably a USGS 15' or 7 1/2'topographical map identified by quadrangle name): 3. Entity or person undertaking project: A. B. Other(Private) (1) Name Mark Landon,Tabares Entertainment(d.b.a. Circus Vargas) (2) Address 2534 S.Pleasant Avenue,Ontario,CA 91761 4. Staff Determination: The Lead Agency's Staff,having undertaken and completed a preliminary review of this project in accordance with the Lead Agency's"Local Guidelines for Implementing the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA)"has concluded that this project does not require further environmental assessment because: a. ❑ The proposed action does not constitute a project under CEQA. b. ❑ The project is a Ministerial Project. c. ❑ The project is an Emergency Project. d. ❑ The project constitutes a feasibility or planning study. e. ® The project is categorically exempt. Applicable Exemption Class: Section 15304(e) f. ❑ The project is statutorily exempt. Applicable Exemption: g. ❑ The project is otherwise exempt on the following basis: h. ❑ The project involves another public agency which constitutes the Lead Agency. Name of Lead Agency: Date: 10-5-11 Staff: a4 . Preliminary Exemption Assessment\2011 FORM"A"