2005-05 RESOLUTION NO. 05- 05
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE,
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, RENEWING K&M RACEWAY LOCATED AT 22474 BARTON
ROAD #A IN GRAND TERRACE FOR A PERIOD OF TWO YEARS AS REQUESTED
UNDER CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 05-04
WHEREAS, the applicant, K&M Raceway, has applied to renew the operation of the K&M
Raceway as originally approved by the City of Grand Terrace under Conditional Use Permit No.
90-06 in 1990; and,
WHEREAS,a properly noticed public hearing was held by the Planning Commission on July
21, 2005; and
WHEREAS, in reviewing the facts in this case, the Planning Commission believes that it
would be appropriate to renew the operation of the existing raceway subject to the conditions of
approval; and
WHEREAS, under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Article 11, Section
15164, this approval qualifies as an addendum to the original Negative Declaration in that the
modifications to this project do not affect the status of the Negative Declaration for the original
project in that the finding that there is no substantial evidence that the project, as modified, will
have a significant impact on the environment still applies; and
NOW THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BYTHE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF GRAND TERRACE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS FOLLOWS:
1. The.applicant shall comply with all requirements of the City's Building Code at all times.
2. -Occupancy of the race track facility shall be limited to 100 persons within the fenced area of the site.
3. Existing speaker system will be allowed to remain in operation provided that it shall not exceed
ambient noise levels or 55 dbl's adjacent to the residential area,whichever is more. This should be
interpreted as being in the front yard of houses across the street from Mount Vernon,yards of the
apartments at Terrace Pines Townhomes and on the yards of the Convalescent Hospital,plus any
other sensitive residential-type use in the area.
4. Hours and days of operation shall be limited to the following:
Monday 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (practice only)
Tuesday - 9:00 a.m.to 8:00 p.m. (practice only)
Wednesday 9:00 a.m.to 8:00 p.m.*
Thursday 9:00 a.m.to 8:00 p.m. (practice only)
Friday 10:00 a.m.to 10:30 p.m.*
Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.*
Sunday 10:00 a.m.to 6:00 p.m.*
*No racing shall be permitted prior to 3:00 p.m.;practice sessions only before 3:00 p.m.
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5. During practice sessions,the P.A. system can not be used and no music can be played.
6. On Wednesday,Friday and Saturday nights, only electric racing cars can be raced after 9:30 p.m.
No gasoline powered racing cars can be raced after 9:30 p.m.
7. On Friday and Saturday nights,the use of the P.A.system for announcing races shall cease at 10:00
p.m.
8. On Friday and Saturday nights,no music shall be played after 10:00 p.m.
9. Upon closing of business at night,owner shall see that no individuals or groups are remaining in the
parking lot.
10. When the track is not in operation, access shall be secured and locked.
11. The proposed project shall be maintained in accordance with this approval. Minor changes can be
approved by the Community and Economic Development Director. Expansion or relocation will
require another public hearing before the Planning Commission.
12. The landscaped area along Britton Way shall be maintained and properly irrigated. Irrigation
facilities shall be provide for the landscaped area along Britton Way and regularly maintained. Two
15 gallon size trees shall be planted along Britton Way.
13. The site shall be kept in a weed and trash free condition at all times.
14. The existing buildings and existing facilities shall be repaired when and as needed and shall be
painted as needed to the satisfaction of the Community Development Director.
15. The existing chain-link fencing along Britton Way shall be reset to a vertical position anytime there
is a need to.do so.
16. If the vacant field to the immediate west of the Raceway is utilized for overflow parking,it shall be
suitably surfaced and maintained to the satisfaction of the Community Development Director.
Before this area is paved or otherwise suitably surfaced,the applicant shall comply with the City's
Grading Ordinance and the City's Stormwater System Ordinance(Ordinance No. 142, Subsection
1.010, 1993) and the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board's NPDES Permit for San
Bernardino County, as required under the Clean Water Act.
17. Applicant agrees to indemnify,defined and hold the City harmless from any and all liability arising
out of the operation conducted pursuant to this approval save and except liability caused by the
City's sole negligence.
18. This Conditional Use Permit shall expire on May 17, 2007. If the applicant or operator of the
Raceway would like to renew the operation of the Raceway at that time,then a new application will
have to be filed with the City requiring another public hearing and public review of the operation
of the Raceway. Said application to be filed before May 17,2007.
19. By accepting the benefits-of this permit,the permittee waives the right to challenge any conditions
set forth herein.
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20. Due to the cost incurred by the City in processing the CUP renewal application,the applicant shall
be subject to the minimum fees applicable for the Conditional Use Permit renewal($260.00)as well
as the cost of the noticing of the public hearing upon the renewal. The charges for the
noticing/mailing for the public hearing shall be paid prior to this approval being effective and shall
be paid within one(1)month of this approval.
21. All outdoor load speakers used in relationship to the racing activities of the raceway shall be lowered
to an elevation of seven feet or less when the raceway is in operation and shall be directed towards
the west away from the residences on Mt. Vernon.
22. All overhead lighting(floodlights) for the Raceway shall be shielded so as not to shine on nearby
residential areas to the east and west and shall be kept permanently so shielded.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of the City of Grand
Terrace, California, at a regular meeting held on the 21 st day of July, 2005.
AYES:CHAIR WILSON, VICE CHAIR ADDINGTON, COMMISSIONER WHITLEY
COMMISSIONER BIDNEY
NOES: COMMISSIONER COMSTOCK
ABSENT:NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Brenda Stanfill, Doug Wilson
City Clerk Chairperson, Planning Commission
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