REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Action on a Special Permit to Allow Two Occurrences of Car Shows at 958 Homestead Road (CEQA: Exempt 15304(e) Class 4 - Minor Alterations to Land)
Report
COUNCIL PILLAR
Enhance Community Engagement and Transparency
BACKGROUND
The applicant, Richard Peralez, of the American Legion Post 419, a non-profit organization, is requesting a Special Permit for two years to allow their annual car show at 958 Homestead Road. The 2023 event will take place on June 10, 2023, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and is open to the public; the exact date of the 2024 event is to be determined. The applicant has obtained a Special Event Permit from the Parks and Recreation Department for the event as well as an encroachment permit from the Department of Public Works for the closure of Washington Street between Lexington Street and Homestead Road.
The property is currently zoned Downtown Commercial (CD). The zoning encourages commercial and office use, and the surrounding area has a mix of uses, including office, commercial and single-family and multi-family residences. The proposed temporary use, with limited duration and operations proposed, are not anticipated to adversely impact surrounding land use.
DISCUSSION
The applicant is requesting a Special Permit to allow use of the parking lot to host a social event. This use is not allowed by right within the City's Zoning Code but may be permitted on a temporary basis through the issuance of a Special Permit per City Code section 18.60.030(b). The applicant applied for and obtained a Special Event Permit, and, through the Special Event Permit review process, it was discovered that the applicant would need to also obtain a Special Permit as the event includes temporary use of the American Legion parking lot for event activities. The specific future car show event date for 2024 is currently to be determined and is also proposed for approval with this Special Permit. The 2024 car show event and dat...
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