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File #: 25-1080    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Public Hearing
File created: 8/29/2025 In control: Planning Commission
On agenda: 9/4/2025 Final action:
Title: Ridgefield Events; Conditional Use Permit Assessor Parcel Number: 500-011-024 Record Number: PLN-2024-18885-MOD1 Arcata area A modification to PLN-2024-18885- for the CUP to allow for up to 14 guests to stay overnight in the existing residence and to increase the maximum number of events to 40 events per year and the maximum number of guests to 175 per event. The current CUP allows use of the property as a seasonal venue for special events (primarily weddings) between April and October with a maximum of 30 events per year and a maximum of 120 guests per event. Elopement events are scheduled Monday through Thursday (typically between 2-20 guests max) and weddings on Friday through Sunday (typically between 30-120 guests). Hours of operations are 9:30am to 9:30pm, with guests on site generally from 1pm to 9:30pm. Events are centered in the terrace area in front of the existing residence. Portable toilets are used during events and on-site parking is available. Food for events is provi...
Attachments: 1. 18885 MOD1 Staff Report 9.4.25, 2. Attachment 1 - Draft Resolution PLN-18885-MOD01, 3. Attachment 1A - Conditions of Approval revised at PC, 4. Attachment 1B - Operations Plan, 5. Attachment 1C - Additional Revised Operations Plan, 6. Attachment 1D - Site Plan, 7. Attachment 2 - Applicant’s Evidence in Support of the Findings, 8. Attachment 3 - DEH Approved System Design & Design Specs -60661 (1), 9. Attachment 4 - Referral Agency Comments and Recommendations, 10. Attachment 5 - Dear Ridgefield Neighbor Letter, 11. Attachment 6 - Public Comment

To: Planning Commission

From: Planning and Building Department

Agenda Section: Public Hearing

SUBJECT:
title
Ridgefield Events; Conditional Use Permit
Assessor Parcel Number: 500-011-024
Record Number: PLN-2024-18885-MOD1
Arcata area

A modification to PLN-2024-18885- for the CUP to allow for up to 14 guests to stay overnight in the existing residence and to increase the maximum number of events to 40 events per year and the maximum number of guests to 175 per event. The current CUP allows use of the property as a seasonal venue for special events (primarily weddings) between April and October with a maximum of 30 events per year and a maximum of 120 guests per event. Elopement events are scheduled Monday through Thursday (typically between 2-20 guests max) and weddings on Friday through Sunday (typically between 30-120 guests). Hours of operations are 9:30am to 9:30pm, with guests on site generally from 1pm to 9:30pm. Events are centered in the terrace area in front of the existing residence. Portable toilets are used during events and on-site parking is available. Food for events is provided through off-site catering.

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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Planning Commission:
1. Adopt the resolution (Attachment 1), which does the following:

a. Finds that the proposed project complies with the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance; and

b. Finds the project exempt from further environmental review pursuant to Section 15301 Existing Facilities of the State CEQA Guidelines, and that there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment; and

c. Approves the Ridgefield Events Conditional Use Permit Modification subject to the conditions of approval (Attachment 1A).

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DISCUSSION:
Project Location: This project is in the Arcata area, on the northeast side of Fickle Hill Road, approximately 800 feet northeast of the intersection of Wagon Jack Lane and Fickle Hill Road, on the property know...

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