Resolution No. 5891
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R~SOL~ION NO. 5891
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF VERNON GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT TO DALE AARONSON FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
AND OPERATION OF A RETAIL COMMERCIAL USE
WHICH WILL GENERATE MORE THAN 20 VEHICLE
TRIPS PER DAY PER 1,000 GROSS SQUARE FEET
OF FLOOR AREA
WHEREAS, Dale Aaronson has applied for a condi-
tional use permit to operate a retail/commercial use
(convenience store) with a proposed floor area of ap-
proximately 2,200 square feet at 3843 Soto Street (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 of fire,
infection, explosion or effects on wildlife resources are an-
ticipated from the proposed operation; and
WHEREAS, the site has adequate access to Soto 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 Zoning 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 Dale Aaronson for the operation of a
retail/commercial use (convenience store) located at
3843 Soto Street.
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, Dale Aaronson 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. 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.
f. The facility shall be operated in a manner which
will not impede traffic on Soto street or Vernon Avenue.
g. ~he number of parking and loading spaces re-
quired per the City of Vernon Comprehensive Zoning Qrdinance
shall be provided. The minimum number of spaces shall accom-
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.
h. The owner shall deposit funds in the amount
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determined by the Director of community Services, in order to
construct a continuous raised concrete median and associated
re-striping 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 along Soto
street for the sUbject site. Said funds shall be deposited
prior to any construction on the site.
i. 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.
j. Prior to the issuance of building permits the
owner shall deed to the City of Vernon, the easterly eight
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. The prope~ty
line radius for this corner shall be forty feet. The owner
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3 required easements for power lines.
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k. Adequate trash receptacles shall be provided on
5 the site to keep litter to a minimum. All Dale Aaronson lit-
6 ter blown or dropped on adjacent properties shall be retrieved
7 and disposed of daily by a Dale Aaronson employee.
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1. The parking, driveway access and landscaping
9 shall be developed in accordance with the site plan which was
10 submitt.ed with this application and approved by the Director
11 of Community Services. No changes shall be made in the site
12 development except with the prior approval of the Director of
13 Community Services.
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m. The owner shall complete pest control treatment,
as approved by the Health Department, to all existing struc-
tures prior to demolition.
SECTIOl'l 4: The City Clerk of the City of Vernon
shall certify to the passage of this resolution and thereupon
and thereafter the same shall be in full force and effect.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of March, 1991
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
4 I BRUCE V. MALKENHORST, City Clerk of the City of
5 Vernon do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution being
6 Resolution No. 5891, was duly adopted by the City Council of
7 the City of Vernon, at a regular meeting of the city Council
8 held on Tuesday, March 5, 1991 and thereafter duly signed
by the Mayor of said City.
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BRUCE V.
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MALKENHORST, City Clerk
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