HomeMy WebLinkAboutSpecialEventOrdDiscussion062612.pdf REQUEST FOR PLANNI NG COMMISSION ACTION Families, Fields and Fair __________________________ The City That Soars! Description In response to inquiries received from local businesses, the City Council has requested that Planning Commission pr ovide a recommendation regarding the adoption of an ordinance regulati ng special events in the City. Background The City has been approached by three food service related businesses – Stout’s Pub, The Coffee Grounds, and Dino’s Gy ros – inquiring whether these businesses would be allowed to host some variation of tented event, such as a “beer garden”, on a limited basis. That is, they are inte rested in doing this as a one-time or occasional or annual event. The city code does not make any provision for this type of event. The city attorney confirms that it is not allowed. Many citi es have special event ordinances to allow events under special permits. The City Co uncil has asked the Planning Commission to study the issue and make a recommendation. Commissioners conducted a preliminary study of this issue at workshops in April and May. Information from the City of Roseville was requested. Budget Impact Unknown Attachment(s) City of Roseville Temporary Event Ordinance (Section 1011.12.G.2.f) City of Roseville Temporary Event Permit Application Commissioners were previously provided with research material, including ordinances from other cities, special even t permit applications from other cities, informational web pages from other cities. These materials are available on the Falcon Heights website. Commissioners ma y wish to bring previous packets for reference. Action(s) Requested Make a general recommendation to the City Council on this issue Provide direction to staff for next steps and request additional research and resources, if needed Meeting Date June 26, 2012 Agenda Item 2 Title Discussion on creating an ordinance to provide for “special” or limited events in Falcon Heights Submitted By Deborah Jones, Staff Liaison
Roseville City Code Chapter 1011 Property Performance Standards Section 1011.12: Additional Standards fo r Specific Uses in All Districts … G. Accessory Uses and Structures: … 2. Temporary Uses and Structures: The followi ng temporary uses and structures shall be permitted in all zoning districts unless specified otherwise, provided such use or structure complies with the regulations of the zoning dist rict in which it is located and all other applicable provisions of this Title: … f. Temporary Event: A temporary even t permit shall be required from the Community Development Department to a llow the temporary sale of merchandise or temporary event/activity. These uses ma y include the sales of fireworks, rugs, and other similar merchandise and events utilizing search lights or tents for employee/customer appreciation. The Comm unity Development Department shall review a site plan and specifics of th e proposed event area/use and may issue the permit, subject to (but not limite d to) the following requirements: i. Any single or recurring temporary ev ent shall be limited 30 total days per calendar year. ii. The event area shall be located with in the parking lot in a location so as not to disrupt the safety and flow of customer traffic. iii. The event area shall not eliminate pa rking spaces to an amount that is detrimental to primary use or function of the site. iv. The event area shall not obstruct existing pedestrian access on the site, whether from parking areas to the building entrance or from the public street to the building entrance. v. Accessory structures (e.g. stands, booth s, and/or tents) used in conjunction with the seasonal event shall meet all applicable fire codes and parking lot setback requirements. vi. Tents 200 square feet and over in si ze and/or canopies 400 square feet and over require a review and inspec tion by the Fire Marshal. vii. Signage shall be regulated by Chapter 1010 of this Title. (Ord. 1403, 12-13-2010)