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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Statement 1986/04/15 Item 18 COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT Item 18 Meeting Date 4/15/86 ITEM TITLE: Emergency Ordinance a i14 e Authorizing the San Diego Historical Society to Conduct a Designers Showcase, April 24 - May 26, 1986, at 642-644 Second Avenue SUBMITTED BY: Director of Planning 6 V- REVIEWED BY: City Manager lh-G-i (4/5ths Vote: Yes X No ) On March 25, 1986, the City Council asked staff to return to Council with an emergency ordinance, or whatever might be appropriate, to sanction a proposed temporary tent to be erected for two days during the week of April 21 , 1986 for the Designers Showcase on Second Avenue. The Showcase is to preview the remodeling of selected historic houses; the proceeds from the events are used to support historic restoration projects of the San Diego Historical Society and the education fund of the American Society of Interior Designers, San Diego Chapter. This is an annual event in San Diego County and the first time it has been offered in Chula Vista. This project is categorically exempt from environmental review as a class 4(e) exemption. RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Emergency Ordinance BOARDS/COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATION: Not Applicable DISCUSSION: Upon further investigation by staff, it was found that the Showcase involves not only a request for a temporary tent for two days in April but also various other activities extending for about a month from late April to late May to show the house to selected groups and the general public. The events proposed would be as follows: 1 . April 24, 1986 - Patrons Dinner, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. in the tent (to be located in the driveway area) . The anticipated number of persons attending (including staff) would be approximately 140 people. 2. April 25, 1986 - Cocktail Party, Music (small combo band) , 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. in the tent. The anticipated attendance would be 300 people. Page 2, Item 18 Meeting Date 4/15/86 3. April 29 - May 2, 1986 - Group Tours for the 4 days, Tuesday through Friday, from 10:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. On Saturday, May 3, a special preview for Chula Vista residents will be held. An approximation of capacity would be about 100 people per hour or 500 people per day. These will be in groups of 15-30 people and will have specific schedules for tours. 4. May 4 - May 26, 1986 - Public Town Tuesday & Wednesday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Thursday & Friday 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday Noon - 5 p.m. Closed Mondays (except Memorial Day) Estimates range from 200 to 500 people attending depending whether it is a weekday (200) or weekend (500). During this period toneon will be the evening of several Apri 1small 26 parties s of a limited scale. This includes one The Chula Vista Zoning Ordinance does not regulate temporary events of this nature in a residential zone. The staging of "Designer Showcase 1986" in Chula Vista not only brings prestige to this City during its 75th Anniversary Year but it also opens historic homes (the Garrettson-Frank and Tennie MacDonald Houses) to the public. This demonstrates the interest that the City and its citizens have in perpetuating Chula Vista' s heritage. Of particular importance is the use of funds derived from the showcase; support of historic restoration projects of the San Diego Historical Society and the education fund of the American Society of Interior Designers, San Diego Chapter. The Designer Showcase will receive considerable publicity throughout the region and indeed the nation. The May issue of San Diego Home and Garden will be dedicated to the Showcase. The Congoleum Co. is celebrating its 100 year anniversary. They have provided the floor covering for much of the Garrettson-Frank house which will be featured in a nation-wide television ad campaign. e Thus, this proposal would be of great benefit to the general welfare the Counthl City and, as provided in Sec. 200 and Sec. 311 (d) of the Charter, the general has the authority to enact an emergency ordinance to preserve The approval of an amendment to permit the Showcase must, however, this s implemented case, in issues manner r parking, traffic,public traffica safety and noise fare most this c the ass P important. . ......... Page 3, Item Meeting Date Given the hours of operation and the recently adopted noise ordinance, there should be no substantial impact. It must be made clear, however, that Code requirements must be adhered to and the hours of operation will be maintained. Parking and traffic effects, however, are more difficult to evaluate and mitigate. Parking and vehicles circulating to find parking could result in adverse effects on residents along Second Avenue and the various side streets during this month-long event. The organizers of the Showcase have contacted the County regarding the use of parking in the South County Regional Center. It would seem appropriate to provide some type of shuttle bus service between this parking facility and the Showcase to lessen any parking problems along Second Avenue. The proposed ordinance would amend Sec. 19.24.030H of the Zoning Ordinance to allow the Showcase activities at this location until May 27, 1986. This use would be permitted subject to the following regulations: 1 . Shuttle bus service shall be provided to a parking facility that is reasonably convenient to the Showcase. A schedule of operation, description of vehicles and health and safety standards shall be submitted to the Zoning Administrator for consideration, approval , conditional approval or denial . 2. The Showcase organizers shall provide traffic control personnel and devices to direct and assist any vehicular traffic to and from events. Evidence of compliance with this regulation shall be provided to the Zoning Admi ni strator. 3. Adequate sign(s) to direct patrons to the off-site parking shall be provided and subject to a Sign Permit being issued by the Zoning Administrator. 4. All other provisions of the Municipal Code shall apply to the operation of the Showcase. 5. Failure of the Showcase to operate as described herein could result in revocation of the Zoning Permit or imposition of additional conditions may be imposed on the Showcase by the Zoning Administrator. In an initial discussion of these regulations with the organizers of the Showcase, they indicated that they did not believe that the shuttle bus was necessary but that they eared usd t them for Showcases in past years. The remaining regulations appeared e p WPC 2714P /4± ,kat".41- CALL Q by th City Council of Chula Vista, California Dated