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Item 6C PresentationSpecific Use Permit for RACE2RESCUE 5K Item 6C Applicant: Rescue Her / Sarah Phillips Request: Approval of a specific use permit for a mass gathering to allow a 5K race event. The applicant has requested a three- year approval period. Location: 700 Blessed Way – Gateway Church ZA17-008 Aerial View 2017 RACE2RESCUE Details •Saturday, April 22, 2017; 6 AM – 11:30 AM (includes set-up and tear down). If weather permits, the stage will be set-up in Lot B at 8 PM the evening prior to the event. •Check-in for runners begins at 7:30 AM •Competitive 5K race begins at 9 AM and the fun run begins at 9:15 AM following the same route •Participants can enjoy the after party until approximately 10:30 AM which includes DJ, dancing, children’s activities, booths from local businesses and non-profits and food from local vendors. No alcohol is served. •On-site EMT and off-duty police officers are planned for safety purposes. •Attendance anticipated is approximately 1,500. •Portable restrooms and trash management will be provided. Event Layout Lot B - Site Plan Lot B Portable Restrooms Traffic Management •The two westbound lanes of Kirkwood Blvd. will be split to allow one lane to travel westbound and one to travel eastbound. •Both eastbound lanes will be closed to allow a buffer for the participants. •Grace Lane and Blessed Way will both be closed during the event. •All closures will be monitored and regulated by Police. Event Photos February 23, 2017; Approved (6-0) subject to the Staff Report dated February 17, 2017, noting the applicant’s willingness to consult with City staff on various matters including the number of temporary restroom facilities. Approving the 3-year event period. Planning & Zoning Commission P&Z Commission Recommendation Applicant’s Response The P&Z recommended the applicant work with City staff to ensure there would be a sufficient number of temporary restroom facilities to accommodate the proposed event. The recommended number of temporary restroom facilities provided by the leasing company is 1:100. Due to the number of anticipated participants and the length of the event, City staff has determined the recommended number would be sufficient and have also required that the applicant provide at least one temporary restroom facility that is handicap accessible. The applicant has agreed to these terms. Questions?