To: Planning Commission
From: Planning and Building Department
Agenda Section: Public Hearing
SUBJECT:
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Ridgefield Events; Conditional Use Permit
Assessor Parcel Number: 500-011-007
Record Number: PLN-2024-18885
Arcata area
A Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to authorize the use of the property as a seasonal venue for special events (primarily weddings) between April and October. The events would include up to 120 guests per event and a maximum of 30 events per year. Elopement events would be scheduled Monday through Thursday (typically between 2-20 guests max) and weddings on Friday through Sunday (typically between 30-120 guests). Hours of operations will be 9:30am to 9:30pm, with guests on site generally from 1pm to 9:30pm. Events will be centered in the terrace area in front of the existing residence. Portable toilets will be used during events and on-site parking will be made available. Food for events will be provided through off-site catering.
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Planning Commission:
1. Adopt the resolution (Resolution 24-__). (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 and 15304 Minor Alterations to Land 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 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 known as 2242 Fickle Hill Road.
Present Plan Land Use Designations: Residential Estates and Timberland (RE2.5-5, T) Humboldt County Ge...
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