REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Action on a Special Permit request for a seasonal Pumpkin Patch and Christmas Tree sales event at 3590 Benton Street, PLN2018-13416
Report
BACKGROUND
The applicant, Holly Prinz of ABC Tree Farms, LLC, is requesting a Special Permit pursuant to Zoning Code Section 18.60.030 for a Seasonal Pumpkin Patch and Christmas tree sales event located at 3590 Benton Street. The property is currently zoned Single Family Residential. The surrounding area is comprised of properties designated with a residential zoning district with nearby commercial zoning. Municipal Code Section 18.60.030 requires issuance of a Special Permit by the City Council in non-industrial Zones for any use not otherwise regulated within the Zoning Code.
The proposed temporary use, with limited duration and operations proposed, is not anticipated to adversely impact the surrounding land use in that the events will occur over a limited time period and will be subject to conditions which mitigate its potential negative impacts, including a condition of approval that the use be conducted in a manner that does not create a public nuisance or private nuisance. Any possible impacts would also be offset by the benefit to the community from the event. The Special Permit is subject to revocation should a problem arise.
DISCUSSION
The seasonal Pumpkin Patch and Christmas tree event will include temporary tents, a small animal display area, children's inflatable entertainment units, two office trailers, a dumpster area, and a storage container. The Pumpkin Patch sales event will begin on September 21, 2018, and end on November 31, 2018, with setup commencing on September 1, 2018. The Christmas tree sales event will begin on November 6, 2018, and end on December 31, 2018. The Christmas tree sales event would include similar temporary facilities and power will be supplied by Silicon Valley Power. The property is owned by the County of Santa Clara which has provided written...
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