REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Action on a Request for a Special Permit to Allow Seasonal Christmas Tree Sales Events at 2610 El Camino Real from November 10, 2020 through December 24, 2020. [Council Pillar: Promote and Enhance Economic, Housing and Transportation Development]
Report
BACKGROUND
The applicant, Holly Prinz of ABC Tree Farms, LLC, is requesting a Special Permit pursuant to Zoning Code Section 18.60.030 to allow seasonal Christmas Tree sales events located at 2610 El Camino Real (the Moonlite Shopping Center). The property is zoned for commercial use (Community Commercial). The Community Commercial zoning district does not identify outdoor seasonal sales events as a use permitted by right or through issuance of a Use Permit. However, City Code Section 18.60.030 allows activities to be performed in any non-industrial Zoning District for any use not otherwise regulated within the Zoning Code upon issuance of a Special Permit by the City Council.
The site is developed with commercial uses. Neighboring land uses include Saratoga Creek, multi-family residential and commercial development.
The Christmas Tree sales event will begin on November 20, 2020, and end on December 24, 2020, with setup beginning on November 10, 2020 and breakdown of the setup to be completed by December 31, 2020. The hours of operation for the Christmas Tree lot will be from 10:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m., Sunday through Thursday, and 9:00 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday.
The Christmas Tree sales event would include temporary tents, a dumpster area, and a storage container. Power will be supplied by Silicon Valley Power. The property is owned by Moonlite Associates LLC which has provided written authorization for the temporary use.
DISCUSSION
The proposed temporary use, with limited duration and operations proposed, is not anticipated to adversely impact the surrounding land uses in that the events will occur over a limited time period and will be subject to conditions w...
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