Conditional Use Permit 01-24, Environmental Assessment 02-24: Tumbleweed Sanctuary Event Center

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Project Name:

CUP 01-24 & EA 02-24: Tumbleweed Sanctuary

Type of Application:

Major

Submittal Date:

March 19, 2024

Applicant Information:

High Desert Center LLC

5925 North Mina Vista

Tucson, AZ 85718

Representative:

David Martinez

Loescher Meachem Architects

353 South Broadway, Suite 300

Los Angeles, CA 90013

Project Description:

The applicant seeks to obtain a Conditional Use Permit for Class IV Special Events under the provisions of Development Code 9.38 to allow temporary special events. The project spans four parcels; the main parcel (APN 0588-021-21) contains an existing structure, gardens, native landscaping, and an 18 stall parking lot, while the two southern parcels (APN 0588-021-28 & -29) contain an existing walking path and native landscaping. The north (APN 0588-016-01) will be developed into a parking lot containing 41 spaces.

The applicant additionally requests the following:

1. At the Commission’s discretion, this application requests 78 event days, in lieu of 39 events of up to two days described in 9.38.

2. At the Commission’s discretion, this application requests 100 persons maximum at each event.

3. At the Commission’s discretion, the application requests relief from the five day rest period.

Hours of operation are proposed to be from 8 am to 12 am, setup beginning as early as 9 am, exterior activities ending at 10 pm, and guests and vendors vacating the property by 12 am.