Resolution No. 5890
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RESOLUTION NO. 5890
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY.COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF VERNON GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT TO ARCO PRODUCTS COMPANY FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF A RETAIL
COMMERCIAL USE.WHICHWILL GENERATE MORE THAN
20 VEHICLE TRIPS PER DAY PER 1,000 GROSS
SQUARE FEET OF FLOOR AREA
WHEREAS, Arco Products Company has applied for a
conditional use p~rmit to op~rate a retail/commercial use (gas
station and mini market) with a proposed floor area ofap-
proximately 2,700 square feet at 3031 Vernon Avenue (northwest
corner of Soto Street and Vernon Avenue), on a parcel contain-
ing approximately 38,430 square feet in the General Industrial
(M) Zone.
WHEREAS, the proposed use will generate more than 20
vehicle trips per day per 1,000 gross square feet of floor
area and requires a conditional use permit under Section
26.3.5-3. of the zoning code; and
WHEREAS, the proposed site is of adequate size and
shape for the proposed operation; and
WHEREAS, the proposed use is surrounded by in-
dustrial uses and is compatible therewith and no adverse
noise, odor, dust, smoke, light or glare, or risk otfire,
infection, explosion or etfects on wildlife resources are an-
ticipated from the proposed operation; and
WHEREAS, the site has adequate access toSoto Street
and Vernon AvenUe, and it is anticipated that traffic will
travel to the site from all directions. Vernon Avenue and
Soto Street have adequate capacity to handle the traffic gen-
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erated from the proposed operation; and
WHEREAS, there are no conditions imposed by State or
Federal laws; and
WHEREAS, the conditions imposed on the conditional
use permit will adequately protect the public health, safety
and general welfare, and the operation is consistent with all
applicable rules and laws of the city of Vernon; and
WHEREAS, the proposed use is consistent with the
General Plan and the Comprehensive ZQning Ordinance of the
City of Vernon; and
WHEREAS, the City council of the City of Vernon held
a hearing on said application for a conditional use permit on
March 5, 1991.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF VERNON AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: That the City Council of the City of
Vernon hereby finds and determines that the recitals contained
hereinabove are true and correct.
SECTION 2: That the conditional use permit is
hereby granted to Arco Products Company for the operation of a
retail/commercial use (gas station and mini market) located at
3031 Vernon Avenue.
SECTION 3: In order to adequately protect the
public health, safety and general welfare the following
conditions are imposed:
a. The facility shall be operated in accordance
with the appropriate codes, rules, regulations and subject to
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permit fees as adopted by the City of Vernon and shall be
operated in a manner to prevent unsanitary conditions, odors,
or other nuisances.
b. Prior to occupancy, Arco Products Company shall
obtain a sales tax permit from the state Board of Equalization
bearing the City of Vernon Tax number 19039., and a city of
Vernon business license.
c. Any expansion or change in use shall be approved
by the Director of Community services.
d. Where parking areas adjoin a public street or
streets, a masonry wall not less than 30 inches in height or
landscaped area a minimum of 4 feet in width, measured from
the property line, shall be established along such frontage,
except at driveways, walkways or where other openings are
necessary.
e. Underground storage tank monitoring system shall
be checked by a qualified service person. The monitoring sys-
tem must meet the requirements of Vernon City Code, Chapter
13, Article III, Underground Storage of Ha~ardous Industries.
f. Any hazardous materials used or handled shall
meet the requirements of the Vernon Fire and Health Depart-
ments prior to use or storage at the site.
g. The facility shall be operated in a manner which
will not impede traffic on Soto street or Vernon Avenue.
h. The nUmber of parking and loading spaces re-
quired per the City of Vernon Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance
shall be provided. The minimum number of spaces shall accom-
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modate the vehicles for each employee, visitor and any other
person normally transacting business at said building. All
parking and maneuvering areas shall be paved.
i. The owner shall deposit funds in the amount
determined by the Director of Community Services, in order to
construct a continuous raised concrete median and do as-
sociated restriping in Soto street. The raised median will
restrict turning movements onto the site. The length of
median and striping shall be equal to the length of frontage
alongSoto Street for the subject Arco Products Company site.
Said funds shall be deposited prior to any construction on the
site.
j. The owner shall construct all frontage improve-
ments adjacent to their site along Soto Street and Vernon
Avenue as directed by the Director of Community Services.
Plans for the required frontage improvements will be prepared
by the City. The improvements shall include the work as-
sociated with the widening of Soto Street by eight feet and
Vernon Avenue by three feet. Construction shall include new
sidewalk, curb and gutter, driveway, curb ramp and asphalt
pavement, the relocation of catch basins, power poles, water
facilities, traffic signs and traffic signals. All work shall
be performed to City standards and shall be completed prior to
occupancy. Water and power work will be performed by City
crews or contractors but will be funded by the owner.
k. Prior to the issuance of building permits the
owner shall deed to the City of Vernon, the easterly eight
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feet of their parcel along Soto street, the southerly three
feet of their parcel along Vernon Avenue, and sufficient
property to construct a fifty foot curb return at the south
west corner of Soto street and Vernon Avenue. Theproperty
line radius for this corner shall be forty feet. The owner
shall deed to the City of Vernon Light & Power Department,
required ease~entsfor power lines.
1. Adequate trash receptacles shall'beprovided on
the site to keep litter to a minimum. All Arco Products Com-
pany litter blown or dropped on adjacent properties shall be
retrieved and disposed of daily by an ArcoProducts Co~pany
employee.
m. The parking, driveway acCess and landscaping
shall be developed in accordance with the site plan which was
submitted with this application and approved by the Director
of Community Services. No changes shall be made in the. site
development except with the prior approval of the<Directorof
Community Services.
n. The facility shall obtain health permits for a
retail food establishment and underground storage tanks.
Plans are required for Health Department approval prior to
construction.
o. The owner shall complete pest controltreat~ent,
as approved by the Health Department, .to allexistingstruc-
tures prior to demolition.
SECTION 4: The City Clerk of the city of Vernon
shall certify to the passage of this resolution and there~pon
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and thereafter the same shall be in full force and effect.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of March, 1991
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BRUCE V.. MALKBNHORST, City Clerk
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
) SSe
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I BRUCE V. MALKENHORST, City Clerk of the City of
Vernon do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution being
Resolution No. 5890, was duly adopted by the city Council of
the City of Vernon, at a regular meeting of the City Council
held on Tuesday, March 5, 1991 and thereafter duly siqned
by the Mayor of said City.
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BRUCE V. MALKENHORST, City Clerk
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