SCH Number 2012082108

Project Info

Title

Conditional Use Permit and Special Permit for the Reggae on the River Music Events 2013-2017

Description

Modification to the approved Conditional Use Permit for the Reggae on the River music festival to add three off-site parking areas. In addition to the approved off-site parking area on Assessor's Parcel Number (APN) 033-160-013, the Benbow Golf Course parking area (230 cans), off-site parking will be provided at new site #1 : the Richardson Grove Family Campground at 750 State Highway 101 (APN 033-271-015) directly west of the event site (200 cars and 42 Recreational Vehicles), new site #3: the County Line Ranch at 240 Cooks Valley Road APN (033-271-007) directly south of the event site (1,500 vehicles). The Planning Commission will also be reviewing the Annual Report for the 2013 event. The applicant proposes an increase in attendance by a total of 1,000 persons above the 8,000 person allows at last year's event. Attendance for the 2014 event will be limited to 6,500 ticket holders and 2,500 staff, performers, and others. Traffic control measures are proposed along Highway 101, the event will be held from Thursday through Sunday over the first weekend of August, 2014. A temporary flat-car bridge is proposed to be placed across the South Fork of the Eel River to provide access for vehicle and pedestrians. A Special Permit is required to place the bridge within the Streamside Management Area. The parcel is served by on-site water which will be supplemented by water supplied by nearby community service district. Sewage disposal for the event will be provided toilets and an on-site greywater system.

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