HomeMy WebLinkAboutMUP22-0004 COAsMUP22-0004 Conditions of Approval:
Butte County Department of Development Services, Planning Division:
1. The Owner/operator shall maintain an event management plan that includes but is not
limited to all applicable conditions of approval, approved Use Permit and plot plan, traffic
management plan, exhibit map showing all closest surrounding sensitive receptors, and
all other operational limitations. A copy of the event management plan shall be provided
to the Department of Development Services and must be available for on-site inspection
at all times.
2. All outdoor lighting associated with the special event shall be turned off by 11:00 p.m.
Parking lot lighting may remain on for a longer period if specified under the minor use
permit.
3. Outdoor Lighting Shall Comply with Article 14. Outdoor Lighting in order to reduce light
trespass and glare. Outdoor lighting shall be located, adequately shielded, and directed
such that no direct light falls outside the property line, or into the public right-of-way.
4. One (1) sign up to twenty-four (24) square feet is permitted per facility, subject to the
General Standards for signs set forth under Section 24-104.
5. Temporary directional signage is allowed during event activities as well as to slow traffic
if placed outside of the county right-of-way.
6. The sign shall be a wall-mount or monument style, and shall not be internally
illuminated or electronic but may be indirectly illuminated.
7. Fugitive dust shall be minimized by reducing vehicle speeds on driveways and parking
areas and, during visibly dry conditions, the application of water or other approved dust
palliative.
Mitigation Measure NOI-1. Average sound levels from amplified music/speech within the barn
building shall not exceed 70 dBA at a point 50 feet in front of the speakers. The applicant shall
implement the following:
8. Speakers located within the barn building shall be located and oriented as configured in
the sound level simulation conducted on June 9, 2022, i.e., set back within the barn with
north-facing speakers;
Legend:
Photos: BAC sound system setup within barn – proposed location of sound system setups
during events.
9. Average sound levels from amplified music/speech within the outdoor ceremony area
(lawn) shall not exceed 65 dBA at a point 50 feet in front of the speakers;
10. All amplified event music/speech on the property shall be limited to the hours of 7:00
a.m. and 10:00 p.m., except on Saturdays and Sundays where the operational time frame
is 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.;
11. A maximum of one subwoofer shall be used during amplified music events; and
12. Event staff shall monitor sound levels hourly at the 50-foot reference distance during each
event to ensure compliance with the recommended average noise level requirements for
sound system.
Mitigation Measure AIR-1
The following best practice measures to reduce impacts to air quality shall be incorporated by
the project applicant, subject property owners as part of site management activities. These
measures are intended to reduce dust emissions that may be generated during use of the
unpaved access driveway before and after events.
Fugitive Dust
13. Dust complaints could result in a violation of the Butte County Air Quality Management
Control District’s “Nuisance” and “Fugitive Dust” Rules 200 and 205, respectively. The
following measure would be implemented as a condition of approval:
14. All disturbed soil areas not subject to re-vegetation should be stabilized using approved
chemical soil binders, or other methods approved in advance by the Butte County Air
Quality Management District; and
15. Vehicle speeds shall be limited to 15 mph on any unpaved surfaces.
Butte County Fire Department / CAL Fire:
16. Submit tenant improvement plans from a California certified design professional to Butte
County Building Department converting the U occupancy type of the barn structure to an
A-2 assembly, prior to operation of the Special Event Facility.
Butte County Public Health Department, Environmental Health Division:
17. Facility has an approved on-site wastewater system that has been designed for a
maximum loading capacity of 1250 gallons accommodating 250 attendees at one event
per week. Should loading capacity increase, applicant must apply for a septic expansion
permit with Butte County Environmental Health or provide portable toilets to
accommodate increased capacity. Residential wastewater system is not allowed for event
use.
18. Applicant must submit an application for a Wastewater Operating Permit and provide a
copy of the recorded Access, Inspection, and Permitting Notification (AIPN).
19. If portable toilets are to be used, provide information regarding portable toilet facilities
and related hand washing stations. Applicant shall provide information regarding the
number of portable toilet facilities and related hand washing stations. You will need to
provide us with contact information for the portable toilet supplier you contract with.
Your site map should show the location of all portable toilets and hand-washing stations.
Two portable toilets up to first 100 people is required with one portable toilet for each
additional 100 individuals after that.
20. Applicant shall provide documentation of the proposed source of potable water. If human
consumption (the use of water for drinking, bathing or showering, hand washing, oral
hygiene, or cooking, including, but not limited to, preparing food and washing dishes) is
conducted for 25 or more people per day (including any guests, occupants and
employees) sixty (60) days out of the year the water system is considered a Public Water
System. Within 30 days, the facility will need to start a preliminary technical report with
State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Drinking Water (DDW) that follows
SB1263
https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/drinking_water/certlic/drinkingwater/Permits.html
21. After the approval process with DDW, the water system will be required to apply for a
Domestic Water Supply Permit with Butte County Environmental Health. If the facility will
continue to operate while completing the SB 1263 process, the following will be required:
a. Source sampling for Inorganics and Secondaries, conducted at a Certified Lab.
b. Bacteriological sampling, E.coli and Total coliform, also conducted at a Certified
Lab. Bacteriological sampling frequency is determined by the average population
per quarter.
c. Provide a schematic of the water system, including but not limited to source,
water lines, valves, backflow, hosebibs, service connections. In addition, provide
verification of availability of adequate quantity of potable water.
d. Provide information regarding handling of potable water, i.e. will portable
containers be used for transportation of water, how containers will be cleaned
and sanitized, etc.
e. Schedule an inspection with Butte County Environmental Health by calling (530)
552-3880.
22. Prior to hosting special events, applicant should complete initial water quality testing
including bacteriological (total & fecal coliform) and nitrate and then quarterly for
bacteriological and annual for nitrate thereafter.
23. Applicant shall satisfy all Environmental Health Requirements for Community Event
Organizer and Vendor permits. Applicant is encouraged to consult with Environmental
Health Consumer Protection staff as early in the event planning process as possible to
ensure compliance with permit requirements. Applications must be submitted at least
two weeks prior to an event to ensure adequate time to contact and permit food vendors.
Any vendors who have not been contacted/permitted may not operate at an event.
Please work with Environmental Health by calling (530) 552-3880 to ensure that your
vendors are properly permitted.
24. If on-site food prep is being conducted (i.e. barbecuing, cooking, etc) or kitchen facilities
are being used for washing, prepping food, you must contact Butte County Environmental
Health to obtain a permit to operate a food facility.
25. Applicant shall provide information regarding proposed handling of wastewater
generated from temporary food facilities and other activities to the satisfaction of the
Environmental Health Division. Please outline how food vendors will dispose of any waste
and/or wastewater generated from food preparation.
26. Applicant shall provide details regarding proposed management of solid waste, i.e. will a
permitted solid waste hauler provide and remove dumpsters? Which vendor, how many
dumpsters, etc. You will need to provide us with contact information for the waste hauler
you contract with. Your site map should show the location of waste/recycling receptacles.
Butte County Department of Development Services, Building Division:
27. A building permit is required for the change of occupancy. Full plans by a CA Register
Design Professional are required.
Butte County Department of Public Works, Land Development Division:
28. The applicant shall comply with the terms of the submitted Traffic Control Plan except as
more restrictive measures apply herein:
a. During large events (greater than 50 people), the applicant shall make the
entrance to the event site highly visible and shall place multiple advance
warning signs alerting travelers of the “event traffic ahead” or something
similar.
b. All direction by attendants to drivers shall take place in a location that
allows vehicles to queue up without spilling onto Nord Highway. Vehicles
shall not be stopped near the county road/driveway intersections. A
vehicle shall be able to leave the county road and enter the property
without needing to stop and receive direction from a traffic attendant.
c. Parking is prohibited along Nord Highway.
29. The applicant shall obtain an Encroachment Permit for any work within the County’s
Right of way, including sign placement and temporary traffic control to manage vehicles
entering and exiting the site during special events. No attendants shall be allowed to
control traffic unless they have been trained in temporary traffic control operations. To
secure an application, please contact the Butte County Public Works at (530) 538-7681.
30. The owner/operator shall contact the California Highway Patrol (CHP) prior to any events
resulting in significant traffic impacts (as defined by CHP) to inform them of the event and
hours of operation of the event. Contact information for CHP is Dan Canalia at
DCanalia@chp.ca.gov.
31. The submitted Parking Plan identifies all access roads for the event facility on the
applicant’s property. The Department of Public Works is approving the subject permit
based on this plan as an accurate representation of access and property boundaries on
the site plan. If this representation is inaccurate, modifications to the permit may be
required.
32. If a building permit is required for conversion of the barn structure to a different
occupancy to allow for public/commercial use of the structure, at the time of building
permit intake or at a deferred time as allowed by the Building Department, pay traffic
impact fees as required by the County’s Consolidated Development Impact Fee Report.