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Home My WebLink AboutMISC22-0018 Outdoor Festival ApplicationAPPLICATION FOR OUTDOOR FESTIVAL LICENSE (Butte County Code Sections 12-26 and 12-26.1) Applicant’s name: Chico Housing Action Team. Date of birth:_______________ Applicant’s status (individual, *partnership, **corporation): Nonprofit Organization (*If partnership attach separate sheet with the names and addresses of all general partners) (** If corporation, attach separate sheet with the names of all corporate officers and a certified copy of Articles of Incorporation) Applicant’s residence address: 22 Williamsburg Lane, Chico, CA 95926 Phone Number: 5305212081 Applicants mailing address if different than above: ____________________________________________________________________________ Applicant’s principal place of business: 22 Williamsburg Lane, Chico, CA 95926 Phone Number: 530 399 3954 Applicant’s interest in property (owner, lessee, other) property use is gifted to nonprofit for day of event, for purposes of fundraising (Attach proof of ownership, lease etc.) Owner’s name and address if different than applicant – attach proof of ownership and owners written consent for the festival: Greg Amaral, 2500 Estes Rd, Chico, CA 95928 Festival Location: Assessor’s parcel(s) number(s): 039- 410-032 Street address/location: 2500 Estes Road, Chico, 95928 Location and size of parcel(s), including parking: Property is a non-productive almond orchard located on the outside of Chico city limits, in south west area of Chico. Th property consists of roughly 7.5 acres of event space and parking Legal description of parcel(s) (Attach) Directions for travel to property (include written permission of property owners on any privately maintained roads to be used: From Park Avenue, southwest on 17th St, the Southeast on Normal St, which becomes Estes Road. Follow Estes Rd to the end, the property is at the end of the road. Festival Proposal: Date(s) and hours of proposed festival: September 10, 2022 Estimated maximum number of spectators, participants and other attendees – a single day: 400 estimated participants Description of proposed festival: Benefit concert fundraiser, hosted by Chico Housing Action Team. Featuring live music, food and drink, family event Description of existing land use: The property is a large private estate including a lawn, wood shop and non-productive orchard A detailed plot plan of adequate scale to clearly show existing and proposed buildings and improvements to be used for festival facilities shall accompany and be made part of the “Application for Outdoor Festival License.” If the license is approved, the plot plan becomes part of the license. The plot plan shall include the following information: A.A scaled drawing of parcel boundaries B.Location and dimensions of all existing and proposed improvements on the property. C.Location and name of bordering streets, access roads, nearby crossroads, streets, bodies of water and railroads. D.North arrow and scale of drawing. Detailed explanation of applicants program and plans: Building construction: state dimensions, square footage and materials used: A.Existing buildings: Stage : a 16” x 22” permanent structure, a raised platform facing open land designated as the audience area B.Proposed buildings: none Will grading (excavation or fills) be necessary? No grading or excavation is necessary Number of employees/volunteers: 50 volunteers Security protection: safety team and volunteer security/ traffic coordinators will be in place Water supply: Private well for hand wash areas, and also bottled water will be provided for drinking Distance to natural water course or storm drain: 200 yards to city storm drainage ditch Anticipated on and off-site drainage improvements: no improvements necessary Existing/proposed sanitation facilities including sewage disposal method: 4 portable rest rooms, portable hand washing station, trash cans, 3-yard dumpster, recycle bins Food supply: Food trucks, beverage booths including beer and wine, non alcoholic bottled Medical facilities and services: First Aid Tent with first aid supplies, RN on site throughout event Vehicle parking space (number of off-street parking spaces provided): 500 off street parking spaces, traffic direction by parking staff. Biking will be encouraged for Chico residents, and a bike valet service will be in place Fire Protection: Security team to provide “Fire Watch”, fire extinguishers located in key locations, water hose and water spouts in various locations around property Proximity of water for firefighting purposes (hydrants, ponds, etc): 50 yards to Edgar Slough with year round waste Hazardous materials to be used (inflammables, explosives or strong chemicals): No hazardous materials will be used Use and control of public address systems: A public address system will be in place for purposes of amplifying live music, and will be used as method of mass communication with participants in event of emergency. If it is proposed or expected that spectators, participants or other attendees will remain at night or overnight, explain the arrangements for illuminating the premises and for camping or similar facilities: no participants will remain overnight. Tower lighting will be installed in car park and audience areas for additional light in evening hours. Applicant’s plans to accommodate spectators, participants or other attendees in excess of those estimated: tickets will be on sale for this event, so a count of total sales will be kept. If sales pass a maximum of 400 tickets we will have ample time to make adjustments for the number of participants or to cease further sales. Provisions for cleanup of the premises and removal of rubbish after the even has concluded: volunteer clean up crew will collect all trash, contracted waste hauler to remove dumpster. A detailed explanation of the applicant’s plan for policing the festival, with particular emphasis on the control and prevention of alcoholic and drug consumption, open fires, fireworks and firearms: No fireworks or open fires of any kind will be permitted during event. Security team will patrol during the event to ensure event rules and guidelines are adhered to. No weapons or firearms will be permitted. This is a family friendly event. Environmental Impacts: Identify potentially significant environmental impacts associated with the festival: No significant impacts Environmental Setting: Describe the project site as it exists before the festival; including information on topography, soil stability, plants and animals, any cultural, historical or scenic aspects. Describe any existing structures on the site and the use of those structures: The property consists of a farm residence on flat, stable land. The estate has been updated to include a lawn and wood shop. The property also contains historic barns, which will not be used for event purposes. The orchard provides a natural barrier from the ecology of Edgar Slough. Describe the surrounding properties, including information on plants and animals and any cultural, historical or scenic aspects. Indicate the type of land use (residential, commercial, agricultural etc.) intensity of land use (single family, apartments, shops, department stores, etc) and scale of development (height, frontage, setback, rear yard, etc.): Historic agricultural use, some livestock nearby. Current primary use is residential with single family home. The event would be located in the rear yard away from the road. I hereby declare under penalty of perjury that I have read and understand the above and that the foregoing statements are true, complete and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Applicants Signature: ________________________________ Date: June 3, 2022 Note: Indicate individual, general partner or president of corporation (if president of corporation, secretary of corporation must attest to signature)