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Home My WebLink About1980-01-09; Planning Commission; ; CUP 173 - CIRCUS VARGASSTAFF REPORT DATE: January 9, 1979 TO: FROM: SUBJECT: Planning Commission Planning Department CUP-173; CIRCUS VARGAS BACKGROUND Location and Description of Property The subject property consists of 7.6 acres located on the east side of Paseo del Norte in the area commonly known as Car Country. The site is presently vacant and level, as it has been graded in the past. No significant landform alteration is proposed in conjunction with the circus. Existing Zoning Subject Property: C-2 North: C-2 South: C-2 East: E-A West: C-2 Existing Land Use Subject Property: North: South: East: v~est: Vacant Automobile dealership (Lincoln-Mercury) Automobile dealership (Volkswagen) Agriculture Park General Plan Information A) B) Land Use: Tbe land use element of the City's General Plan designates the subject property for extensive regional retail. The circus would be consistent with this designa- tion. Public Facilities: Sewer Service: The applicant has indicated that nine men and nine women portable toilets will be placed on the site for the duration of the circus; these portable toilets will be cleaned daily. C} Water Service: The circus will be trucking in their own water to serve the three day event. Electric Service: Electric service will be provided to the site through the use of generators provided by the circus. Other Public Facilities: Due to the temporary nature of the circus, no other public facilities would be affected by this project. Other Elements of the General Plan: The circus is consis- tent with all other elements of the City's current General Plan. Environmental Im;eact Information: The circus is exempt from the requirements of the city's Environmental Protection Ordinance as per Section 19.04.090(C)3. This section exempts temporary uses of land including carnivals, etc. Histor~ and Related cases CUP-160 (Circus Vargas} on January 10, 1979, the Planning Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit for a circus, located on the parking lot at Plaza Camino Real. The CUP was approved with conditions which included the following: limitations on the days and hours of operation; ~equired fire, police and engineering department approvals; santtary facilities and traffic control; and equipment dismanteling ~nd site restoration deadlines. Major Planning Considerations 1. Can the subject property adequately handle tlie proposed circus with a minimal impact on adjacent properties? 2. Should any conditions of approval be applied to the proposed CUP? Discussion Circus Vargas is proposing their annual circus event on two adjacent vacant parcels in Car country. The 7.6 acre site is located between two automobile agencies, on the northeast corner of Paseo Del Norte and a small side street. The circus will be held on three consecutive days, January 29th, 30th and 31st. On the first evening, the circus will have only one show, from 8 to 10 P.M. On January 30th and 31st, the circus will have a number of shows, running from noon to 10:00 P.M. .2 The applicant has indicated that they have a seating capacity for up to 3,000 people. However, they are anticipating only approximately 1,000 to 1,500 per show. The plans delineate a total of 406 parking spaces with access to this parking acrea directly from Paseo Del Norte. Minimum 24 feet wide aisles will facilitate on-site circulation. In addition, the plans designate a 20 foot wide fire lane encircling the Big Top Tent. The applicant has also indicated that 15 people w1ll be employed by the circus to provide traffic control. Staff believes that the size and location of the subject property can adequately accommodate the circus event without any significant impacts on adjacent properties. In addition, since both Cannon Road and Palomar Airport Road provide convenient freeway access to the site, no adverse affects to existing traffic circulation is anticipated. In order to ensure that the circus event runs smoothly and to protect City interests, staff has included a number of conditions of approval. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Planning Commission APPROVE CUP- 173, based on the following findings and subject to the following conditions: Findings 1. The proposed Conditional Use Permit is consistent with the City's current general plan designation, Extensive Regional Retail, which applies to this property. 2. • The proposed Conditional Use will not result in any significant environmental impacts since the circus is categorically exempt from the Carlsbad Environmental Protection Ordinance as per Section 19.04.090(c)3. 3. The subject property can adequately accommodate the circus since sufficient area is available for the circus, parking, and all necessary appurtenances, and since the site is relatively level requiring no significant site modifications or alteration. 4. All of the yards, setbacks, walls, fences, landscaping and other features necessary to adjust the requested use to existing uses in the neighborhood will be provided and maintained. 5) Adequate public facilities necessary to serve the proposed circus will be available since: a) The subject site is served by a public street with a generally low volume of traffic; .3 b) The site is conveniently accessible from the freeway; c) The applicant will be providing adequate sanitary, electric and water service to the property for duration of the circus. Conditions 1. Approval is granted for CUP-173 as shown on Planning Commission Exhibit "A" to CUP-173, dated 12/19/79 on file in the Planning Department and incorporated by reference. Development shall occur substantially as shown on this exhibit unless otherwise noted in these conditions. 2. This CUP approval shall apply only to the following dates and times: January 29th, 1980, (8 P.M. to 10 P.M.), January 30th and 31st, 1980 (noon to 10 P.M.). 3. The subject property shall be cleared of all equipment and improvements and returned to its pre-existing state no later than noon on February 1, 1980. 4. All parking spaces, aisles, entrances, and exists shall clearly designated with signs and chalk striping. 5. The applicant shall obtain the approval and comply with all requirements and recorr.mendations of the Police, Fire and any other affected City Departments. 6. A minimum of 9 male and 9 female portable toilets shall be located on the site and cleaned daily. 7. A certificate of liability insurance in an amount not less than $1,000,000 personal injury and $500,000 property damage shall be approved by the City Manager prior to the commencement of the circus. 8. The applicant shall obtain a special event business license from the City Clerk prior to commencement of the circus. 9. All portions of the street adjacent to the south and west of the subject property shall be clearly posted "No Parking -Fire Access Lane" at all times for the duration of the circus. 10. The applicant shall provide traffic control people as required by the City Police Department. 11. The applicant shall fix and/or replace any City or privately owned items damaged by the proposed use. The applicant shall post a $1,000 bond with the City Engineer prior to commencement of the circus to secure this condition. BM: jd 1/3/80 4. CUP-173 ~Je:J c1PaCUe>"' If af::rsr. t lie inf~,nnation you have submj tted has been reviewed, it is determined thdt .L\.'r1_f1er juf<)rmat.ion js required! you will be:! so advised. APPLICAN·I': joint venture, corporation, syndication) ~/So ~>&t:L -~ S ~ ~ 9o:t-,:J- Business Address _cU_ 3-'f-io -7G, t/ 8 Telephone Number AGENT: ~--'1~ ~-o---~------------------------------ SIS-o Busine3s Address Telephone Number MEMBERS: ~vfauaf1.~ joi~ ~~ .a,X.,5: venture, corporation, syndication) , c,.._ 9o 7/ ;J... Business Address Telephone Number Telephone Number Name Home Address Business Address Telephone Number Telephone Number (Attach more sheets if necessary) I/We declare under penalty of perjury t.hat the information contained in this dis- closure is true and correct and that it will remain true and correct and may be relied upon as being true and correct until amended. ' i + I I I -:2.4' .,.,_ I ' ' ·• -,y-··---r . . ti -• , .. J •-'l • 0 - .~·J -~i-•· "' I "-. lo ' -♦ • /)_, VI 0 :.J " ., tr.,. .cl. . - • I ! \ ; i') ,; • iJ~. • ' • . . / ,...__ ~' J:: ,~'--' n 1\;: " ~-), • ' :.v' /~;' • {/ ~--: (f • • ! ' -l H I s . 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