Method of Operations Proposed Halloween/Pumpkin Patch
ABC Tree Farms, LLC
3590 Benton Street, Santa Clara, CA
2023
Proposed Days are September 20, 2023 through November 10, 2023 for the Pumpkin/Halloween Sales, which includes several days for set up and tear down of the operation. Lot will be open to the public from October 1 through October 31, 2023. Hours of operation will be Seven days a week, Sunday through Thursday we will open at 10:00 AM and close at 9:00 PM. Friday and Saturday we will open at 10:00 AM and remain open until 10:00 PM.
The area will be as diagrammed in the attached Potential Halloween/Pumpkin Patch Plot Plan. All necessary permits and approvals will be acquired from the City. Garbage and chemical toilets including (1) handicap accessible toilet will be provided on the site (90”H x 67” W x 86.5D with seat height of 19”. We have no hazardous chemicals on our site. Handicap parking will be available at the entrance with a 36” wide clear path accessible by wheelchairs to the cashier booth/area. We are requesting the use of a 40’ x 80’ tent with posted signs of Maximum Occupancy of 160 on each side of tent which is made of Fire Retardant material and will have required labels. Tent will be open on all sides. Lighted exit signs will be placed inside the tent and will be on two separate circuits in the tent. This will be cleared through the appropriate Building and Fire Departments. Power will be supplied by Silicon Valley Power with (2) 200 amp temporary power poles with permits pulled through the Building Department. Signage will be as diagrammed (exit, no smoking). Parking is as diagrammed on the site plan and traffic flows will be as diagrammed. Parking will be at least 20 feet from any temporary membrane structures, tents or canopies. We will have approximately 9 inflatable amusements including bounce houses, obstacle courses and slides for children ages 2-12 that meet all California state requirements and one hard slide. Inflatables are tied down using 1"x36" double head steel stakes made by Hogan Tent Stakes that go into the ground 30 inches. Each stake has the capability of holding down 2000 lbs. The tie down consist of a minimum 3/8" polypropylene rope with a minimum breaking strength of 2430 lbs. The rope is tied to stake and all tie downs located on the inflatable. Tie downs are double stitched on all inflatables. Small Jumpers (20x20) generally have 6-10 tie downs. Medium Size Jumpers or 3N1's generally have 8-12 tie downs and 40x60 Slides have 20 tie downs. No flammable or combustible liquids will be stored on site.
Items that will be available will be pumpkins, inflatable amusements, Halloween Sundries and décor along with a small animal display area. Anticipated attendance over the course of 30 days is approximately 2500 people. Our application is similar to the operations we ran in the 2010-2022 seasons. A scaled diagram is attached.
COVID-19 Protocols: We are prepared to enforce crowd control, social distancing and mask wearing etc., as well as remain compliant with any current regulations that may be in effect for COVID-19. All locations will have hand washing stations with hand sanitizer at the entrance of the lot. We understand that any permit to operate is also subject to any current city, county or state ordinances.
If you require further information, please contact my project manager, Holly Prinz, at 707-775-1520 or via email at [email protected].
Jerome R Klima JR
LLC Member
ABC Tree Farms, LLC
Method of Operations Proposed Christmas Tree Sales
ABC Tree Farms, LLC
3590 Benton Street, Santa Clara, CA
2023
Proposed days of operation are November 10 through December 31, 2023 for Christmas tree sales, which includes set up and tear down of the operation. Lot will be open to the public for sales from November 18, 2023 to December 24, 2023. Hours of operation will be seven days a week, Sunday through Thursday we will open at 10:00 AM and close at 9:00 PM. Friday and Saturday we will open at 9:00 AM and remain open until 9:00 PM.
The area will be as diagrammed in the attached Potential Christmas Tree Sales Plot Plan.
All necessary permits and approvals will be acquired from the City. Garbage and chemical toilets including (1) handicap accessible toilet will be provided on the site (90”H x 67” W x 86.5D with seat height of 19”. We have no hazardous chemicals on our site. We are requesting the use of a 40’ x 80’ tent with posted signs of Maximum Occupancy of 160 on each side of tent and made of flame retardant material with labels attached. Lighted exit signs will be placed inside the tent and will be on two separate circuits in the tent. This will be cleared through the appropriate Building and Fire Departments. Power will be supplied by Silicon Valley Power with (2) 200 amp temporary power poles with permits pulled through the Building Department. Signage will be as diagrammed (exit, no smoking). Parking is as diagrammed on the site plan and traffic flows will be as diagrammed. Parking will be at least 20 feet from any temporary membrane structures, tents or canopies. No flammable or combustible liquids will be stored on site.
Items that will be sold will be Christmas trees, wreaths and garlands and assorted Christmas Holiday Items. Anticipated attendance over the course of the 30 day period is approximately 1500 families. Our application is identical to the operations we ran in 2006-2022 seasons.
COVID-19 Protocols: We are prepared to enforce crowd control, social distancing and mask wearing etc., as well as remain compliant with any current regulations that may be in effect for COVID-19. All locations will have hand washing stations with hand sanitizer at the entrance of the lot. We understand that any permit to operate is also subject to any current city, county or state ordinances.
If you require further information please contact the project manager, Holly Prinz, at 707- 775-1520 or via email at [email protected].
Jerome R Klima JR
LLC Member
ABC Tree Farms, LLC