U24-0013 (Smith)

U24-0013 (Smith)

A request for a Use Permit to allow a large outdoor special events facility in the Agriculture – Sutter Buttes Overlay (AG-SB) Zoning District, located within the unincorporated area of Sutter County. The project proposes to use a 6.57± acre portion of an existing 80± acre parcel for events. The southern portion of the parcel is developed with a walnut orchard which is proposed to remain. And there is a single-family residence and multiple accessory buildings located in the center of the parcel. The single-family residence is not proposed to be used for events. The applicant is proposing to use an existing 1,800 square foot accessory building located west of the residence for small events and event preparation, not to include cooking. The types of events proposed include wedding receptions, birthdays, non-profit fundraisers, political fundraisers, community, and similar events. Events are proposed to range from one hundred (100) to eight hundred fifty (850) guests per event and a total of sixteen (16) events per year is proposed. The event facility is proposed to operate Thursday, Friday, Saturday, or Sunday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. This includes set-up, rehearsals, and removal of equipment. The applicant has indicated that the number of employees working the event will vary depending on the size of the event. They have estimated a maximum of twenty (20) catering staff, two (2) to four (4) people for DJ services, and two (2) to seven (7) people for floral design/decor. Parking attendants would also be utilized for large events. Music and entertainment for the events will be provided by a DJ or live bands. Two existing driveways located on the north side of Pass Road are proposed to be used to access the parking areas onsite. The main event parking is located directly east of the event area and overall parking is located further south on the parcel. All parking areas are proposed to be surfaced with a minimum 4" aggregate base. A total of three hundred sixty-three (363) parking spaces are proposed. Both driveways have existing gates that are proposed to remain. The driveways and existing gates will be required to meet Sutter County Commercial access road requirements. An existing shade structure and fences are proposed to be removed in the event area. No other site modifications are proposed. Any other shade structures (i.e. tents) or event staging will be temporary. No kitchen facilities will be used on site. All food preparation would be done by caterers off-site or within food trucks. No restrooms will be used on site. Portable restrooms are proposed to be used for events and will be required to be removed following the end of the event. There is no proposed use of the existing wells or septic system by the public for any events. All lighting will be provided using portable generator light towers installed at a maximum height of twenty (20) feet. Trash is proposed to be collected in a trailer and removed after each event.

Unincorporated Area - Sutter

Sutter

Countywide, Unincorporated

Other (Special Event Facility)

Use Permit

Aesthetics, Agriculture and Forestry Resources, Air Quality, Biological Resources, Cultural Resources, Cumulative Effects, Drainage/Absorption, Flood Plain/Flooding, Geology/Soils, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Hazards & Hazardous Materials, Hydrology/Water Quality, Land Use/Planning, Mandatory Findings of Significance, Mineral Resources, Noise, Population/Housing, Public Services, Recreation, Schools/Universities, Septic System, Solid Waste, Transportation, Tribal Cultural Resources, Utilities/Service Systems, Vegetation, Wetland/Riparian, Wildfire