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Development Services Department
DATE: October 2, 2012
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Jason Kruckeberg, Assistant City Manager /Development Services Director tlL
Jim Kasama, Community Development Administrator
By: Lisa L. Flores, Senior Planner I
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW THE "626
NIGHT MARKET," AN ASIAN - THEMED FOOD AND RETAIL NIGHT
MARKET WITHIN THE INFIELD AREA AT SANTA ANITA PARK AT 285
W. HUNTINGTON DRIVE ON OCTOBER 20 -21, 2012, AND DECEMBER
15-16,2012.
Recommended Action: Approve
SUMMARY
Special Use Permit Application No. SUP 12 -19 was filed by Mr. Jonny Hwang, the
organizer of the Asian - themed street food and retail night markets known as the "626
Night Market that were recently held in Pasadena. Mr. Hwang is proposing to bring the
"626 Night Market" to Arcadia, and is applying for it to be held in the infield of Santa
Anita Park (see the attached aerial map and infield layout) on the weekends of October
20 & 21, and December 15 & 16, 2012. It is recommended that the City Council approve
this application, subject to the Conditions of Approval listed in this staff report.
BACKGROUND
Night -time street markets are a common occurrence in many communities in Asian
countries. In smaller towns and villages, they tend to be a "Farmers' Market" type of
gathering where local growers and artisans bring their produce and wares for sale. In
large cities, they tend to be a semi - permanent street faire with delicacies and
entertainment. Mr. Hwang's "626 Night Market" is more the latter.
The "626 Night Market" provides Asian businesses an opportunity to showcase
themselves. Participants have provided a variety of traditional Asian delicacies, as well
as contemporary, Asian - fusion cuisine, retail shopping, and entertainment activities for
all ages. The events have been a good promotional opportunity for all types of
businesses.
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Two "626 Night Market" events were held in Pasadena earlier this year, and both were
very popular; and while Asian - themed, they were well attended by the entire community.
The first event was held in April of this year, and was located on Oakland Avenue
between Colorado Boulevard and Union Street in Pasadena. This being the first such
event held by the applicant, the attendance was under - estimated, and the result was
overcrowding, and gridlock of the surrounding streets with traffic backed -up to the 210
Freeway. Nevertheless, that event was considered a success by the vendors and
attendees. The second event was held in July in front of Pasadena City Hall. The
applicant and the City of Pasadena were better able to accommodate the crowd at this
event, and it was considered a success by all involved. The applicant, however, wants
a larger space that will accommodate more vendors along with more entertainment, and
thinks that having the event over a two -day period will be better for the vendors and the
attendees.
DISCUSSION
Arcadia Municipal Code Section 9273.1.20.1 requires City Council review and approval
for a special event that will be attended by more than 5,000 people. The applicant is
proposing to host the "626 Night Market" (Night Market) event for two weekends;
October 20 & 21, and December 15 & 16, 2012 in the infield of Santa Anita Park. The
proposal has been reviewed by the Fire, Police, Building Services, Business Licensing,
Engineering Services, and the Public Works Services Departments. Also, a meeting
was held by City staff with the applicant and representatives of Santa Anita Park to
discuss the proposal. The applicant and Santa Anita Park have addressed all of the
City's questions and concerns; and, it has been agreed that preparations should be for
an attendance of 30,000- 35,000 people each night.
The Night Market events will take place entirely in the infield at Santa Anita Park. There
will be approximately 170 vendors, six food trucks, a live DJ with a dance floor, and
possibly a display of new vehicles by local dealerships — see the attached infield layout.
The events will be from 3:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. on the Saturdays of the two weekends,
and from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on the Sundays. The music by the DJ will end at
midnight on Saturdays and at 10:00 p.m. on Sundays. The music system and dance
floor are to be arranged so that the music and sound is directed toward the grandstand
and away from the residential areas to the north. Alcoholic beverages will not be sold at
the Night Market events.
There are a total of 18,952 parking spaces for the public at Santa Anita Park: 6,210
parking spaces in the north parking lot (Gate 6), 4,680 parking spaces through Gate 5,
and 8,062 parking spaces in the main parking area (Gates 3 & 8). This should be more
than enough parking for the Night Market events as well as for any other events that
may be held at the same time (e.g., High School Reunions in the Club House facilities).
For the October weekend, all of the parking lots will be open, since there will be live
racing on those days. Santa Anita Park parking attendants and Arcadia Police
Personnel will be directing Night Market attendees to use'the north parking lot (Gate 6).
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Having the Night Market attendees concentrated in the north parking lot will better
facilitate the exiting of Santa Anita Park in the evening hours.
There will be a first -aid station with two Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and an
ambulance from Huntington Ambulance. Santa Anita Park will provide 12 security
guards and a public address system for emergencies. Arcadia Police Officers will assist
with traffic and parking, and also walk the interior grounds of the race track and be
available if needed for any incidents. In an emergency, attendees will be directed to exit
through the three tunnels or via a 20 -foot wide emergency access lane at the west end
of the infield.
The Night Market events will be well advertised, including social media ads and blasts
(e.g. Facebook and Twitter), local newspaper ads, television and radio commercials, on
Santa Anita Park's electronic signs at Gates 5 and 8, and in church bulletins. The event
also has a website, www.626nightmarket.com, and it is proposed that a mobile billboard
truck be parked at one of the entries on the days of the event — see the attached photo.
The following Conditions of Approval are recommended:
1. A permit and inspection is required by the Arcadia Fire Marshal or designee prior
to each event, and the applicant shall provide the following at least one week prior
to the October and December weekends:
A. The locations and specifications of the tents and any other assemblies,
including fire extinguishers, generators, and vehicles that are to be provided
for each event. And, the tents and all other assemblies are to be available for
inspection prior to each event.
B. A layout plan showing that facilities used for cooking shall be situated a
minimum distance of 20 feet from any tents or canopies, other cooking
facilities, and /or Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) storage locations. The layout
plan shall include the quantities of, and locations of where Liquefied Petroleum
Gas (LPG) is to be used or stored.
C. A layout plan that shows a minimum of four exits from the infield, including the
clear path -of- travel for a west exit. Exit way- finding signage and adequate
lighting for all exit paths shall be provided for the public as specified by the
Arcadia Fire Marshal or designee. The signage shall be provided in at least the
two languages of English and Chinese.
2. Arcadia Fire Department reserves the right to provide a staffed Rescue Ambulance
for the event at the applicant's expense.
3. At no time during the event shall any set -up be on the 20 -foot wide fire lane(s) as
designated by the Arcadia Fire Marshal or designee.
4. At the applicant's expense, at least six Police Officers and one Sergeant of the
Arcadia Police Department are to be assigned to the events to provide whatever
services are deemed necessary by the Arcadia Chief of Police or designee. The
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assigned Arcadia Police Officers and Sergeant shall be in charge of traffic
monitoring and control during the events. And, based on visual observations and
reports by its officers or from other agencies, the Arcadia Police Department shall
be able to require that additional personnel be in attendance at the December
event at the applicant's expense.
5. No signs are permitted on the City medians or parkways, or any other City
property. Any signs or banners to be posted on the subject property that will be
visible from a public right -of -way shall be subject to review and approval by the
Development Services Director or designee. The mobile billboard truck shall only
be visible from the public right -of -way during the days of the events.
6. The vendors and any related independent contractors shall obtain City business
licenses as applicable from the City's Business License Office prior to the events,
and shall report to the State Board of Equalization that their day -of sales occurred
in the City of Arcadia.
7. No perimeter fencing shall be provided around the vendor area(s) except around
the generators, and the fencing shall not interfere with any egress routes required
by the Arcadia Fire Marshal.
8. All electrical installations, including generators, lighting, and audio equipment shall
be done with proper permits, and are subject to approval by the Arcadia Building
Official or designee.
9. The portable toilets and water sinks shall not be placed near any catch basins or
any other drain inlets. The locations of the portable toilets and water sinks shall be
subject to review and approval by the Public Works Services Director or designee.
10. The arrangement and layout for the music, DJ entertainment, and any other
amplification equipment shall be subject to the review and approval of the
Development Services Director or designee, and the music, DJ entertainment, and
any other amplified entertainment shall end by midnight on Saturdays and 10:00
p.m. on Sundays.
11. Noncompliance with the provisions and conditions of approval for SUP 12 -19 shall
be grounds for immediate suspension or revocation of any approvals, which could
result in the closing and /or cancellation of the events.
12. The applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Arcadia and
its officers, employees, and agents from and against any claim, action, or
proceeding against the City of Arcadia, its officers, employees or agents to attack,
set aside, void, or annul any approval or condition of approval of the City of
Arcadia concerning this project and /or land use decision, including but not limited
to any approval or condition of approval of the City Council, Planning Commission,
or City Staff, which action is brought within the time period provided for in
Government Code Section 66499.37 or other provision of law applicable to this
project or decision. The City shall promptly notify the applicant of any claim,
action, or proceeding concerning the project and /or land use decision and the City
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shall cooperate fully in the defense of the matter. The City reserves the right, at its
own option, to choose its own attorney to represent the City, its officers,
employees, and agents in the defense of the matter.
Findings
Section 9273.1.20.2 of the Arcadia Municipal Code states that a Special Use Permit
application is subject to the following four criteria:
1. That the site is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the proposed Special
Use or Event. The infield and parking at Santa Anita Park are able to
accommodate the proposed Night Market events.
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. For the weekend in October,
the Night Market event will be held in conjunction with the live racing activities, and
the arrangement of the Night Market activities will avoid conflicts with the on -site
racing activities. There will not be any live racing on the weekend in December. For
both of the weekends, all the parking areas will be available.
3. That the proposed Special Use or Event will not result in a significant adverse
impact on any adjacent property. Santa Anita Park is a venue that is well- suited for
large crowds. The Night Market events will be held in the infield of Santa Anita
Park, which is almost 1,000 feet from the nearest residential property. The music
system, speakers, dance floor, and any other amplification equipment are to be
arranged so that the music and sound is directed away from the nearby residential
areas. Santa Anita Park parking attendants and Arcadia Police Personnel will be
directing Night Market attendees to use the north parking lot (Gate 6) to better
facilitate exiting of Santa Anita Park in the evening hours.
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.
Santa Anita Park has existing facilities that will adequately serve the expected
attendance. The vendors will operate in accordance with all applicable health and
safety codes. The applicant will provide a first aid station with two Emergency
Medical Technicians (EMTs) and an ambulance. Santa Anita Park will provide 12
security guards and a public address system for emergencies. The Arcadia Police
Department will also provide officers that will be available to walk the interior
grounds of the race track and be available to respond to any incidents.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
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.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Public hearing notices of Special Use Permit Application No. SUP 12 -19 were mailed on
September 10, 2012, to the owners of those properties that are within 1,000 feet of the
subject property, and the notice was published in a local newspaper. Santa Anita Park
also sent the attached letter to approximately 800 residents of the Lower Rancho
neighborhoods that are adjacent to the racetrack. Attached is an email from Mr. Reed,
who resides at 458 Cambridge Drive.
FISCAL IMPACT
The proposed events will not have a significant fiscal impact on the City's General Fund.
The City will be reimbursed for the services it provides (e.g., Police Officers, ambulance,
etc.). The vendors will be subject to business licensing, if applicable, and the retail
sales will be subject to sales tax.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council approve Special Use Permit No. SUP 12 -19,
subject to the aforementioned Conditions of Approval.
Approved:
Dominic Lazzaretto
City Manager
Attachments: Aerial Map
Infield Layout
Photo of the Mobile Billboard Truck
Preliminary Exemption Assessment
Letter by Santa Anita Park
Email from Mr. Reed
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CITY OF ARCADIA
240 W. HUNTINGTON DRIVE
°,. ARCADIA, CA 91007
PRELIMINARY EXEMPTION ASSESSMENT
(Certificate of Determination
When Attached to Notice of Exemption)
1. Name or description of project: SUP 12 -19 - 626 Night Market, an Asian themed food and retail night
market
2. Project Location — Identify street 285 W. Huntington Drive - Infield Area at Santa Anita Park
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:
4. Staff Determination:
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B. Other (Private) I
(1) Name Jonny Hwang
(2) Address 1603 W. Valley Blvd., P.O. Box 3772,
Alhambra, CA 91803
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. ❑
d. ❑
e.
f. ❑
9. ❑
h. ❑
The project is an Emergency Project.
The project constitutes a feasibility or planning study.
The project is categorically exempt.
Applicable Exemption Class:
The project is statutorily exempt.
Applicable Exemption:
The project is otherwise exempt on
the following basis:
Section 15304(e) - Minor Alterations to Land
The project involves another public agency which constitutes the Lead Agency.
Name of Lead Agency:
Date: September 5, 2012
Staff:
Preliminary Exemption Assessment\2011 FORM "A"
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September 18, 2012
in Re: 626 Night Market Event — October 20 & 21, 2012
Dear Neighbor:
This is to let you know about an event we have requested to hold on our grounds in
conjunction with live racing on the afternoon and evening of Saturday, October 20 and
Sunday, October 21.
The 626 Night Market is a concept that has proven very popular in San Gabriel Valley,
having taken place in Pasadena on two separate dates this year. This tinge, the organizer
would like to hold the event in the infield at Santa Anita, where the facilities are better
suited to the crowds that are anticipated, and the setting far more spectacular!
Please review the attached flyer that provides a description of the event. Attendees will
be invited to watch a number of live races in the late afternoon, then stay for the 626
Night Market, enjoying cultural street foods and shopping for the various items offered
by local vendors. While there will be light entertainment, there will be nothing that will
involve excessive noise experienced by our neighbors.
The 626 organizers and Santa Anita management have met with the City of Arcadia staff
and representatives of the local homeowners' association to anticipate and alleviate any
concerns they have. I would be happy to answer any questions you have by phone or
email, or you can meet 626 organizer Ionny Hwang at the October 2 city council
meeting, during which the event will be discussed.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. In our efforts to keep Santa Anita
Park a viable business leader in the community, we will continue to seek to host special
events of which local residents can be proud.
Best regards,
Pete Siberell
Director of Community Service & Special Projects
Santa Anita Park
626 -574 -6373
psibereli@santaanita.com
Los Angeles Turf Club, Inc.
285W Huntington Drive, RO. Box 60014, Arcadia, CA 91066 -6014 (626) 574 -7223 Fax (626) 446 -9565
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626 Night Market
event information
Date
October 20 & 21, 2012
Time
Saturday: 3PM — 1 AM
Sunday: 3PM --- 11 PM
Location
Santa Anita Park infield
Website
www 6 62 nightmarket.com
About Night markets are an icon of
Asian societies. Night markets
feature delicious street foods,
unique shopping experiences,
and fun, memorable activities
for people of all ages.
The 626 Night Market features
and supports local, small
businesses and
entrepreneurs. The 626 Night
Market is a cultural,
community event for people of
all ages and backgrounds.
Our goal is to establish the
first monthly night market in
Southern California.
Santa Anita Park Santa Anita Park is a large
venue offering 300,000 sq. ft.
in the infield and over 15,000
parking spaces. With close
access to the 210 freeway and
major thoroughfares, traffic
and parking will not be an
issue. Minimal music will be
present at the event.
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Subject: Request for Special Use Permit -- Infield at Santa Anita Park -- October 20 -21 and December
15 -16
Dear Ms. Flores:
I am writing to register my concerns and objections to the application for a
proposed Special Use Permit to be considered at the City Council meeting on
October 2, 2012. I reside at 458 Cambridge Drive. I have lived there for 37
years. My concerns with the proposed SUP derive from the evolution of the use of
Santa Anita Track and its infield over the intervening years.
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letter in the materials provided each member of the City Council m
to consider these comments prior to the public hearing on October 2, 2012.
Sound Level.
First and foremost among my concerns is the noise that will emanate from the
Santa Anita infield during the proposed event. When I moved to Arcadia, Santa
Anita Race Track conducted horse racing. I knew that then and purchased my
home anyway. The sound from the bugles, the PA announcer, and the cheering
fans were part of the environment — something I knew and accepted. Racing
was confined to two "meetings" per year; we knew the calendar and could plan
on it; and, more importantly, the races occurred in the afternoons — not at
night. But years ago, in response to dwindling revenues from pari - mutuel
betting, Santa Anita began opening its facilities to other organizations. Well
and good. The infield is beautiful; it should be used; and there is nothing
improper about the track earning more revenue. Unfortunately, neither the
track nor the groups using its facilities or performing there have paid even
nominal attention to the Arcadia Sound Ordinance nor demonstrated even a
modicum of concern for the sensibilities of their neighbors. Virtually without
exception, when an event occurs at the track, the sound system, either of the
track or of the user, is turned up to high level. My home is over 300 yards from
the infield. Yet I can, on most events, clearly hear the sound coming from the
event in the infield inside my home with the doors and windows closed! For
years I have tried, without success, to convince the City of Arcadia to enforce its
sound ordinance. I have called the Police Department on occasion to complain
when a particularly egregious violation of the ordinance was occurring.
Nothing happened. I have called the LA Turf Club on numerous occasions. On
each such occasion, my complaint was politely received; the person on the other
end of the telephone promised to check into the matter; and nothing else
happened. I have written to the City requesting that steps be taken to enforce
the sound ordinance. However, nothing happened; the sound levels continue to
this day to be excessive and invade my home. As recently as Sunday evening,
September 16`h, I could still hear sound from the festival going on in the infield
despite being inside my home with the doors and windows shut, even after 10
PM. In fairness, I must say that I have this week spoken to Pete Siberell at the
track and have received his assurance that the sponsor of the proposed night
market event will limit the amplified sound coming from the event. That is
positive. However, I am hopeful that you, as the Council, will take the step of
making it clear that the Arcadia Sound Ordinance is important; that it means
what it says; and that you intend to enforce it. That can be accomplished best by
imposing clear conditions on the granting of the Use Permit requiring that the
sponsor take affirmative steps to assure that the sound from the event does not
exceed the ordinance limits.
Now you are considering a Use Permit application that will permit the broadcast
of sound until 1:00 AM on Sunday morning! It is outrageous for the applicant
even to request that. The track is located in the heart of a residential area of
Arcadia. The track infield is not a bar; it is not enclosed; it cannot be made
sound proof. Unless severe conditions are placed on the Use Permit, those of us
living in the surrounding neighborhood likely will be subject to excessive and
unreasonable noise and other environmental intrusion.
There are at least three (3) affirmative steps that you, as the representatives of
all Arcadians, should take to protect those of us who are neighbors of the track
from the nuisance of sound from events at the track.
Require that Santa Anita Race Track turn its loudspeakers so that they
broadcast only into the infield and the pavilion — not to the North toward our
homes. Merely redirecting the speakers would reduce the sound levels
somewhat.
Require Santa Anita to turn down the level of its speaker system. There is no
good reason that I and my neighbors should be able to hear clearly when a
veterinarian is summoned to a barn at 6:30 AM.
Enforce the ordinance with vigor. Instruct City staff to assure that when
amplification systems are set up, they are set such that, when the sound
reaches the Northern most border of the track — the fence line dividing the
track from private residences — it is no greater than 55dBA prior to IOPM
and 50dBA after 10:00 PM — in accordance with the Arcadia Municipal Code,
Section 4610.3. In fairness to the citizens of the neighborhoods surrounding
the track, the City should enforce existing law. To that means that you will
have to do some sound testing, or install meters, to measure the sound coming
from the infield. Santa Anita Track should bear at least some of the cost
associated with that since the sound emanates from its property, is generated
by its own activities or those for which it is being paid.
General information about sound levels. A little information readily available
on the Internet is useful to gain a perspective on the sound levels coming from
events in the infield at Santa Anita. The intensity of sound does not decrease in
a linear fashion as you move away; it occurs relative to the square of the
distance from the source, which means it decays very fast. This is because the
sound power is dispersed in a spherical fashion from its source and is why
sounds can seem very loud when you are right next to them but very soft when
you move a short distance away. A hand -held blower's decibel level ranges from
60 dB to 75 dB. A push lawnmower may generate decibel levels at 80 decibels.
But the point is, from your own personal experience, you know that you cannot
hear the sound of a leaf blower operating two streets away from you any more
than you can hear the sound of a lawn mower from that distance. Yet, we can
hear the sounds from the track infield clearly — sounds that may not law ull
exceed 55dBA!
2006 Santa Anita Park Specific Plan EIR.
The EIR that Arcadia commissioned in 2006 as part of the Santa Anita Park
Specific Plan, expressly addressed noise and sound levels. It noted that, as
sound travels over "soft" locations [grass, vegetation, and unpacked earth], it
diminishes more rapidly than when traveling over "hard" materials. [Chpt. 4,
Section 4.9 -41. The EIR stated that, "[N]oise from stationary or point sources
is reduced by about. ..7.5 dBA for every doubling of distance at ... soft
locations." Further, according to the EIR, older homes thirty (30) years or
older [all of the homes adjacent to the track on the North, will reduce sound
levels 20 -25 dBA with widows closed.
The Northern fence line of the track is at least 100 yards from the infield. All
of that distance is "soft" in that it consists of grassi uncompacted dirt, and
trees. According to the EIR, sound leaving the infield should, therefore, be
diminished as it travels North. If it is, in fact, diminished, that simply means
that it was too loud when it originated in the infield.
Per the existing law, the sound leaving the track and crossing into the first
tier of homes cannot lawfully exceed 55dBA durine the day. The Code
actually says: "It shall be unlawful..." for sound to exceed the levels
prescribed by the Code. By the statements of the EIR, then, we learn that
when the sound from the infield arrives at homes on Cambridge Drive, it
should by reduced at least 15 dBA out of doors — to 40dBA and, monitored
from the inside of the homes, it should be further reduced to a maximum of
15 -20 dBA. In Table 4.9 -1 of the EIR, we learn that common noise levels in
broadcast /recording studios at 15dBA! So, residents of my street should
reasonably expect that while a concert is going on in the infield of Santa Anita
Race Track, the sound levels inside our homes should approximate that of a
broadcast /recording studio. I assure you that is simply not true!
Precedent. The second reason you should reject the application for the SUP is
that you will set a bad precedent for future events. If you grant the SUP in
this instance, you will undoubtedly be confronted with requests for other
special use permits, extending the time, scope, and intensity of the uses.
Arcadia takes pride in advertising its residential character — "A Community
of Homes." Late night events, even in the infield of Santa Anita Track are
inconsistent with that residential character. Arcadia is clearly not a 24 -hour
activity community. You should reject efforts to change the fundamental
character of the city. Uses such as are requested in this application creep;
they always seek to expand what is permissible. Gradually, the restrictions
that preserved and protected the community and gave it its character are
worn away. You have a chance to prevent that from occurring by rejecting
the application as submitted; restricting the outer time limits to 10 PM; and
imposing strict sound regulations in line with the existing ordinance.
These concerns about sound levels are not merely academic. The issue of the
moment is the night market; in a few weeks you will consider the application of
Cal Phil for further concerts in the infield next summer. You will receive requests
over the next year for other events, all of wich will Thank you for your kind
consideration of these concerns.
Sincerely yours,
Stephen W. Reed
Reed & Brown, LLP
35 North Lake Avenue, Ste 960
Pasadena, California 91101
Tel: (626) 449 -4521
Fax: (626) 449 -7453
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