Minor Modification of Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 3929 (Case No. PL21-0019)

The applicant requests a Minor Modification to Conditional Use Permit No. 3929 to continue the operation and maintenance of the 83-acre project site as a camp for an unlimited term. No new structures, tree removal, alteration of a protected tree or encroachment is proposed. The request also includes a variance to NCZO Sections 81017-17(b)(1) and 8107-17(c)(1) to continue the camp's historic overnight population of 252 persons, inclusive of campers, staff and guests, and historic daily population of 1,080 persons, inclusive of campers, staff and guests. Table 2 - Existing Structures and Site Improvements NAME SIZE (square feet unless otherwise specified) Ranch House 2,559 Camp Office/Guest Rooms 1,664 Bath House 995 B.B.Q. Area 0.23 acres Group Picnic Area NA Parking "Lot A" 25 spaces Parking "Lot B" 22 spaces Parking "Lot C" 14 spaces Parking "Lot F" 12 spaces Parking "Lot G" 166 spaces Fellowship Hall 6,338 Group Tents 230 Camp Recreation/Store 1575 Sports Skate Park and Shade Sails 0.65 acres Two (2) Gazebos 200; 234 Three (3) Pump Houses for equipment and irrigation storage, R-Rooms 501; 681; 681 Storage 191 Live Oak Glenn 0.36 acres Live Oak Creek NA Barn And Storage 2,437 Staircase NA Pool Complex 0.66 acres Amphitheatre (Stage and Bleachers W/Shade Canvas) 2,700 Parking Accessible 6 spaces Deck Under 30 Inches High 320 Garage And Maintenance 721 Storage Tent 230 Stairs/Decks at Staff Housing 375 Meeting Room 1,433 Parking "Lot D" 42 spaces Cabins 1,144 Five (5) Manufactured Home Sites (employee housing) 742, 742; 1,196; 1,196; 715 Power Shed And RV Dump 37 Power Shed 109 Server Shed (I.T. Equip.) 68 Storage Shed 60 Power Shed 101 Elec. Panel/Transf. NA Deck Under 30" High 178 Play Structure 712 Deck Under 30" High 400 Sitting Area & Fire Pit NA Shade Roof Over Bench 40 Climbing Wall NA Two (2) Zip Line Towers 10; 21 Zip Line Launch 28 Zip Line Poles NA Tree House (to be removed) 313 Deck Under 30" High 157 Power Shed 100 Forest Homes operates the camp year-round which includes youth summer, winter, fall, gap year programs and retreats for all ages. Third party events do not take place at the camp. Campers arrive and depart the site via bus or private vehicle. Buses arrive and depart the site from the lower parking area adjacent to Burnham Road. Busses are prohibited from parking or remaining idle on Burnham Road. Camper and guest overnight stays are limited to 30 consecutive days. Employees No new employees are proposed. Currently there are three (3) permanent staff and eight (8) seasonal staff, which is subject to fluctuation, but will not exceed the 252 overnight and 1,080 daily campers, staff and guests which the applicant has requested as part of the proposed variance. There are five existing manufactured homes located in the southeastern portion of the property, which are occupied by staff and their families. These home sites were previously permitted as part the applicant’s 1998 Modification. Three of the manufactured homes will be replaced due to their deteriorating condition (one has already been replaced). The replacement manufactured homes will be of the same size and in the same home site location as previously permitted. HCD-approved permits for these manufactured homes will be required prior to issuance of the Zoning Clearance for use inauguration of this permit. Outdoor Amplified Sound The camp will continue to utilize a portable amplification system and microphone in the amphitheater during scheduled programs. All sound amplification devices used outdoors for both day and nighttime use are devices owned and controlled by the camp. The speakers will be positioned in the amphitheater, so they are not directed towards the northern property line. Security and Earthquake/Disaster Procedures Adult supervision of youth campers is provided throughout the year. The applicant will continue to maintain a handbook, which includes procedures for the staff to follow to protect the campers and on-site personnel in the event of a disaster. Security personnel shall be provided by applicant staff as needed. Access, Water and Wastewater Services Access to the project site is provided by two onsite driveways adjacent to Burnham Road. Wastewater service will continue to be provided by the Ojai Valley Sanitation District and domestic water service will continue to be provided by the Ventura River Water District. Discretionary Tree Permit The proposed project includes the removal of a tree house constructed within a protected oak tree. The project is conditioned to comply with the County Tree Protection Regulations as described in the Permit Conditions of Approval (Exhibit 3, Condition Nos. 24 and 25).