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Resolution No. 6553 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 ~ 24 25 26 27 28 RESOLUTION NO. 6553 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON GRANTING A VARIANCE TO GRIFFITH MICRO SCIENCE, INC., FROM SECTION 26.4.2-8 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, OF THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE, FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4900 GIFFORD AVENUE IN THE CITY OF VERNON WHEREAS, Griffith Micro Science, Inc. owns a parcel of property located at 4900 Gifford Avenue in the City of Vernon and has requested a variance from section 26.4.2-8, Development Standards, of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance; and WHEREAS, the building is used for the sterilizing and warehousing of medical devices and the physical condition of the property is unique in that the existing building measures approximately 19,380 square feet and was constructed with three non-conforming truck loading spaces, two measuring 9.0 feet in width and 26.0 feet in length and one measuring 10.0 feet in width and 40.5 feet in length; and WHEREAS, Zoning Ordinance section 26.4.2-7 (b) requires two truck loading spaces for buildings with a gross floor area of between 8,001 and 25,000 square feet in size; and WHEREAS, Zoning Ordinance Section 26.4.2-8 (c) specifies that each truck loading space shall be a minimum of 10 feet wide and 65 feet long, and Section 26.4.6-4 (c) provides that a non- conforming building must comply with these standards within 5 years of April 18, 1989 unless a variance is granted; and WHEREAS, there is insufficient space on the property and the application of the development standards for the truck loading space requirements will create an unreasonable hardship 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 by requiring the three non-conforming spaces to be 10 feet wide and 65 feet long; and WHEREAS, Griffith Micro Science, Inc. has indicated that it intends to recess the two 26.0 foot loading docks an additional 12.0 feet to 38.0 feet in length and 9.0 feet in width to accommodate its company trucks in that the non-conforming spaces, as altered, will be sufficient for the intended use; and WHEREAS, 4900 Gifford Avenue is located in the M zone and the operation is consistent with the objectives of the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Vernon held a hearing on said application for a variance beginning on December 6, 1994, which was continued to December 20, 1994 and then to January 3, 1995. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1: The city Council of the city of Vernon hereby finds and determines that the recitals contained herein- above are true and correct. SECTION 2: A variance from section 26.4.2-8, Development Standards of the Comprehensive zoning Ordinance, requiring all truck loading spaces to be 10 feet wide by 65 feet long is hereby granted to Griffith Micro Science, Inc. at 4900 Gifford Avenue. SECTION 3: The variance shall be granted subject to the following conditions: (a) Griffith Micro Science, Inc. shall recess the two 26.0 foot loading docks an additional 12.0 feet to 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21" 22 23 24 ~ 26 27 28 38.0 feet in length and 9.0 feet in width or shall replace the access driveways to all of the non-conforming loading docks with curb, gutter, and sidewalk including suitable barriers to prevent direct truck access and shall obtain all necessary permits from the City of Vernon prior to any construction; (b) if Griffith Micro Science, Inc. has not completed the construction described in condition (a) within 30 days hereof, Griffith Micro Science, Inc. shall deliver a $10,000 performance bond to the city of Vernon to be refunded upon compliance with above condition (a); (c) said performance bond shall provide that if compliance with condition (a) has not been attained by July 3, 1995, the performance bond shall be paid to the City of Vernon for the purpose of constructing said curb, gutter, and sidewalk including a suitable barrier to eliminate the usage of all of the non- conforming loading spaces; (d) the usage of the non-conforming truck loading spaces shall be limited so that no truck parked at the loading docks shall extend into the street right-of-way as shown on the Master Plan of streets, dated June 16, 1992; and (e) all existing and future tenants shall be notified of this restriction and a condition stating this shall be placed in all future leases. SECTION 4: Noncompliance with these conditions shall constitute sufficient grounds for the City Council of the City of Vernon to void this variance and require the application of Zoning Ordinance Section 26.4.2-8 and authorized truck loading space requirement. SECTION 5: The City Clerk of the City of Vernon shall 3 .1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 certify to the passage of this Resolution and thereupon and thereafter the same shall be in full force and effect. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 3RD day of January, 1995 ~':""it2 ' LEONIS C. . URG, yor ATTE~ /" /~ /5"-- p//?/~1?'-- BRUCE V. MALKENHORST, City ClerkF 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) ) ss 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. 6553 was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Vernon at a regular meeting of the City council duly held on Tuesday, January 3, 1995 and thereafter was duly signed by the Mayor of the City of Vernon. 4 BRUCE V. MALKENHORST, City (SEAL) 5 AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SSe CITY OF VERNON ) I, Mary Frances Rutz, Engineering Associate of the City of Vernon, do hereby certify that I did, on the 23rd day of November, 1994 at 3:00 p.m. post three (3) copies of: NOTICE OF PUBLIC BEARING to be held 12/6/94 (see attached copy) regarding a variance application for GRIFFITB MICRO SCIENCE, INC. to allow the use of three non-conforming truck docks at 4900 Gifford Avenue. One in each of the following places to wit: At the northwest corner of 38th Street and Santa Fe Avenue; the northeast corner of Leonis Boulevard and Pacific Boulevard; and on the bulletin board in the lobby of the City Hall of the City of Vernon, located at 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, all in said City, there being no newspaper of general circulation printed and published in the City of Vernon. Date: 1/-30-9'4- ~('\CVY)Ci1Q) Mary Fra ces Rutz, Engine ing Associate State of California ) ) SSe County of Los Angeles ) On N('AJQ;~\::QR. ~C)I\C\qh\-before me, 8~QR(",;\," L~ D-~k.\..0aR~ , Notary PUblic, personally appeared Mary Frances Rutz, personally known to me (or known to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence) to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that she executed the same in her authorized capacity, and that by her signature on the instrument the person, or the entity upon behalf of which the person acted, executed the instrument. WITNESS my hand and official seal ~~~~M~~& OFFICIAL SEAL SHARON L DUCKWORTH Notary Public-California LOS ANGELES COUNTY My Commission Expires June 9. 1995 *'" AFFIDAVIT OF MAILING I, Mary Rutz, declare as follows: 1. That I am employed in the Community Services Department in the position of Engineering Associate. 2. That on November 23, 1994 I mailed a copy of: NOTICE OF SCHEDULING OF A PUBLIC HEARING to be held December 6, 1994 regarding a variance application for 4900 Gifford Avenue along with a cover letter to the property owners and interested parties on the attached lists, by depositing said copies in the United States Mail, with postage fully prepaid. ~~d~ City of Vernon 4305 Santa Fe Avenue Vernon, California 90058 , (213) 583-8811 NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING The City of Vernon will conduct a Public Hearing which you may attend. Place: Vernon City Hall City Council Chambers 4305 Santa Fe Avenue Vernon, CA 90058 Time: Tuesday, December 6, 1994 at 5:00 p.m. Applicant: Griffith Micro Science, Inc. The purpose of the hearing is to obtain testimony from affected and/or interested persons regarding this application. The public is also invited to submit written comments regarding the request prior to the Hearing. Request: Grant a variance to allow the tenant to utilize three non-conforming truck loading spaces. 4900 Gifford Avenue, Vernon, Ca 90058 . Property involved: Review of the file: The application, maps and supporting information is available in the Department of Community Services Office, Vernon City Hall, 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, between the hours of 7:15 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. Monday through Thursday. If you challenge the granting of this variance or any provisions thereof in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the hearing described in this notice or in written corr.espondence de.l. iv.e&ed to . e city of Vernon at, or prior to, the m~eting., _/~.~__. /:-- ~::-<~../ ,/ - ~ /" '-' /:~ ,/' /,.r. ./ ...._ Bruce V. Malkenhorst City Administrator/City Clerk ;r 4 ,: HI / ! 4 6304015010 1 Allied Supply Co 4770 E 48th St Vernon CA 90058 6304016005 4 Dorita Weksler 2708 S Beverly Dr Los Angeles CA 90034 6304016009 7 Fisher Mills rnc 3235 Sw 16th Ave Seattle WA 98134 6304013025 10 Catellus Dev Corp 201 Mission St San Francisco CA 94105 6304014003 13 Thomas A Okeefe 612 N Whittier Dr Beverly Hills CA 90210 6304014007 16 Barry Chasen 4900 District Blvd Vernon CA 90058 6304014012 19 Same as #10 6304011006 22 50th St Bldg Co 10556 Almayo Ave Los Angeles CA 90064 6304012011 Same as #10 25 300' RADIUS OWNERSHIP LISTING GRIFFITH MICRO SCIENCE 6304016800 2 L A Junction Ry Co 6304016008 5 Lawrence A Hanson 1511 Ashland Ave Santa Monica CA 90405 6304013026 8 . Nathan Smooke 405 Mateo St LOS Angeles CA 90013 6304014001 11 Alan S Cohen 9454 Wilshire Blvd 700 Beverly Hills CA 90212 6304014013 14 Griffith Micro Science 1 Griffith Ctr Alsip IL 60658 6304014802 17 L A Junction Ry Co 6304014010 20 50th Street Property 11947 Florence Ave 1 Santa Fe Sprgs CA 90670 6304011005 23 Moussa Peykar 1216 S Garfield Ave Alhambra CA 91B01 6304012002 Richard D Mello 3131 Roeding Rd Ceres CA 95307 26 Page 1 6304016004 3 Band W Realty 4767 E 49th St Los Angeles CA 90058 6304016801 6 L A Junction Ry Co 6304013801 9 L A Junction Ry Co 6304014800 12 L A Junction Ry Co 6304014014 Nathan Sugarman 4950 E 49th St Vernon CA 90058 15 6304014801 18 L A Junction Ry Co 6304014016 21 Quoc Mai Khai 5302 Tweedy Blvd South Gate CA 90280 6304011800 24 L A Junction Ry Co 6304012003 Same as #26 27 6304012004 28 Wells Fargo Bank POBox 63700 San Frnacisco CA 94163 6304010005 31 333 W 2 Inc 136 E 57th St 1904 New York NY 10022 300' RADIUS OWNERS-HIP LIST] NG GRIFFITH MICRO SCIENCE 6304010006 29 District 7 Associates 3864 S Santa Fe Ave Los Angeles CA 90058 Page 2 6304010808 30 L A Junction Ry CO . Dolores Petullo Chamber of Commerce 3801 Santa Fe Avenue Vernon, CA 90058 Robert J. Niccum L.A. Unified School Dis"t. 1425 S. San Pedro Street Room 101 Los Angeles, CA 90015 Joseph R. Garruba California Portland Cement Company 2025 E. Financial Way .. G1endora, CA 91740 Sidney R. Title Market Pr.operties, Inc. 5245 Pacific Concourse Suite 190 Los Angeles, CA 90045 R.P. Long Sweetener Products 2050 E. 38th Street Vernon, CA 90058 Louis Chertkow Elkay Plastics Company, Inc. P.O. Box 23008 Vernon, CA 90023 E.J. Contreras Owens-Brockway 2901 Fruitland Avenue Vernon, CA 90058 Gloria Molina Bd. of Supervisors 500 W. Temple Street Suite 856 Los Angeles, CA 90012 Dave Karrker California Water Servic~ 5243 E. Sheila Street Commerce, CA 90022 John Kinas United States Aluminum 3663 Bandini Boulevard Vernon, CA 90023 Ron Matik 33292 Pleasant Oak Dr. Springville, CA 93265 Ellen Orlando Karen Lehrer 2300 E. 11th Street Los Angeles, CA 90021 Brent P. Chappell Catellus Development Corp. 1065 N. PacifiCenter Drive, Suite 200 Anaheim, CA 92806 2- Mothers of East L.A. Ms. Guiterrez 924 S. Mott Street Los Angeles, CA 90023 Nathan Smooke P.O. Box 1311 Los Angeles, CA 90053 J.J. Little J.J. Little Company, Inc. 3700 Santa Fe Avenue Vernon, CA 90058 L.R. Luppen Metal Products Engineering 3864 Santa Fe Avenue Vernon, CA 90058 David Nazaryk Catellus Development Corp. 1065 N. Pacificenter .Drive, suite 200 Anaheim,CA 92806 Connie M. Carrasco, President Chem-Tech systems, Ine 3650 East 26th Street Vernon, CA 90023 James H. Hilands . Heger Realty corporatl 5657 E. Washington Blv Los Angeles, CA 9004C , - vJ'l v~f C/Oh/' City of Vernon 4305 Santa Fe Avenue Vernon, California 90058 (213) 583-8811 NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING The City of Vernon will conduct a Public Hearing which you may attend. Place: Time: Applicant: Vernon City Hall City Council Chambers 4305 Santa Fe Avenue Vernon, CA 90058 Tuesday, December 6, 1994 at 5:00 p.m. Griffith Micro Science, Inc. The purpose of the hearing is to obtain testimony from affected and/or interested persons regarding this application. The public is also invited to submit written comments regarding the request prior to the Hearing. Request: Property involved: Review of the file: Grant a variance to allow the tenant to utilize three non-conforming truck loading spaces. 4900 Gifford Avenue, Vernon, Ca 90058 The application, maps and supporting information is available in the Department of Community Services Off ice, Vernon City Hall, 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, between the hours of 7:15 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. Monday through Thursday. If you challenge the granting of this variance or any provisions thereof in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the hearing described in ~~~~o~o~~~eo~rp~~o;r~~~e~~o~;:~l~~~ence d.e...11.:.:...:..rr ~ee...~d~ to.~....~~itY of ~ /~1!4:/?:? Bruce V. Malkenhorst City Administrator/City Clerk ( $;j J TP November 22, 1994 FROM: Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Administrator 5~ Samuel Kevin Wilson, Acting Director of Community Services & Water SUBJECT: Variance - Griffith Micro Science, Inc. @ 4900 Gifford Avenue Griffith Micro Science, Inc. has submitted a complete application for a variance. It is requesting a variance from the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, section 26.4.2-8. It is proposing to utilize three non-conforming truck loading spaces. It is recommended that you receive the application and that a public hearing for this application be set for December 6, 1994. MR: reg Attachments CITY COUNCIL LEONIS C. MALBURG Mayor THOMAS A. YBARRA Mayor Pro-Tern Wm. "BILL" DAVIS Councilman H. "LARRY" GONZALES Councilman W. MICHAEL McCORMICK Councilman BRUCEV.MALKENHORST City Administrator/City Clerk FAX: (213) 581-7924 CITY HALL DAVID B. BREARLEY City Attorney FAX: (818) 330-5818 VICTOR H. V AITS Director of Community Services & Water FAX: (213) 588-2761 KENNETH J. DeDARIO Director of Light & Power FAX: (213) 583-1983 DAVE TELFORD Fire Chief FAX: (213) 581-1385 LOUIS ROSENKRANTZ Police Chief FAX: (213) 581-1178 In Reply Refer to: 4305 SANTA FE A VENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA 90058 TELEPHONE (213) 583-8811 December 1, 1994 city Council City of Vernon Honorable Members: Griffith Micro Science, Inc. has submitted an application for a Variance from the Comprehensive Zoning ordinance, Section 26.4.2-8, Development Standards, for the building located at 4900 Gifford Avenue, and transmitted herewith is the following evidence: 1. Application for Variance; 2. Affidavits of posting and mailing; 3. Notice of Public Hearing; 4. Engineer's Report. The building was constructed with three non-conforming truck loading spaces with two that are 9 feet wide and 26 feet long, and one that is 10 feet wide and 40.5 feet long. The company has indicated it intends to recess the two 26 foot loading spaces 12 feet in order to accommodate its company trucks, and is proposing to use only vehicles of a smaller length at all of the non-conforming spaces. This has been reviewed by the Acting Director of Community Services, and it is hereby recommended that the Variance be granted subject to the following Conditions: a. within six months hereafter, Griffith Micro Science, Inc. shall recess the two 26 foot loading docks an additional 12 feet to 38 feet in length and 9 feet in width. b. The usage of the non-conforming truck loading spaces shall be limited so that any truck that is parked at the loading docks does not extend into the street right-of-way as shown on the Master plan of streets dated June 16, 1992. * City Council Re: Griffith Micro Science December 1, 1994 Page 2 c. All existing and future tenants shall be notified of this restriction and a condition stating this shall be placed in all future leases. d. Within 30 days hereof, Griffith Micro Science, Inc. shall deliver a $10,000 performance bond to the city of Vernon to be refunded upon compliance with the above Condition "a" or to be retained by the City of Vernon if compliance with the above Condition "a" has not been attained by June 6, 1995. Very truly yours, ~// Bruce V. Malkenhorst City Clerk BVM/hr December 1, 1994 TO: Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Administrator ~ FROM: Samuel "Kevin" Wilson~~Acting Director of Community Services & Water SUBJECT: Variance - Griffith Micro Science, Inc. @ 4900 Gifford Avenue Griffith Micro Science, Inc. has submitted a variance application. It is requesting a variance from the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, section 26.4.2-8, Development Standards, for the building located at 4900 Gifford Avenue. The building that it owns was constructed with three non-conforming truck loading spaces, two measuring 9.0 feet in width and 26.0 feet in length and one measuring 10. 0 feet in width and 40. 5 feet in length. It has indicated that it intends to recess the two 26.0 foot loading spaces 12.0 feet in order to accommodate its company trucks. It is proposing to use only vehicles of a smaller length at all of the non-conforming truck loading spaces. Herewith is the following evidence: 1. Application for variance. 2. Affidavits of posting and mailing. 3. Notice of pUblic hearing. 4. Engineers report. It is recommended that the variance be granted subject to the following conditions: (a) within six months hereafter, Griffith Micro Science, Inc. shall recess the two 26.0 foot loading docks an additional 12.0 feet to 38.0 feet in length and 9.0 feet in width; (b) the usage of the non-conforming truck loading spaces shall be limited so that no truck parked at the loading docks shall extend into the street right-of-way as shown on the Master Plan of Streets, dated June 16, 1992; (c) all existing and future tenants shall be notified of this restriction and a condition stating this shall be placed in all future leases; and (d) within 30 days hereof, Griffith Micro Science, Inc. shall deliver a $10,000 performance bond to the ci ty of Vernon, to be refunded upon compliance with above condition (a) or to be retained by the City of Vernon if compliance with above condition (a) has not been attained by June 6, 1995. MR: reg Attachments 04/05/94 11:43 ~ U213 588 2761 VERNON COMM.SVS ~004 J-/ Page 1 of 4 APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE AP~J8 '94H777A0584 16: 17 AMOt~T 500.00 Application is here~y made to the City of Vernon, petitioning for a variance for the following described property: Legal description (give exact legal description): See Exhibit "4900. GIFFORD AVE. LEGAL DESCRIPTION" General location (give street address): 4900 GIFFORD AVE. Applicants: Name: ALLEN AMMERMAN Mailing address 200 S. FRONTAGE RD., #120; BURR RIDGE, IL Telephone708y" 654-5183 zip 60521 ,Record owners ( s) of propert y : Name GRIFFITH MICRO SCIENCE, INC. Mai I ing address 1 GRIFFITH CTR., ALSIP, IL 60658 Telephone 708/371-0900 Propert y owner (s) represen tat i ve: Name same Mailing address Telephone relationship to owner(s) (engineer, contractor, attorney, purchaser, 1 eS!;JOr ) employee Written consent of owner(s) must be attached. Present use of property:warehousing/ sterilizing Present Zon ing: M-1 Proposed use of property: no change How long has owner held title to this property Are there any easements controlling the use of Yes described Expiration date Are there any private or deed restrictions controlling use of this property ? ~ Ye~, describe 04105/94 11: 43 "0'213 588 2761 VERNON COMM.SVS ~005 Page 2 of 4 Variance applied for (described in detail the nature and purpose of this request for which the premises are to be used) attach additional sheet(s) if necessary: Variance is requested to permit continued use of loading docks ahe4900 Gifford Ave. that do not conform to provisions of Section 26.4.2-8(c) of the ~oning ordinace ; this ordinance would require that all truck loading docks be recessed 65 feet from the street right-of-way. NOTICE TO APPLICANT: In :the variance procedure it shall be shown that the following five (5) conditions exist in reference to the property being considered. The applicant should answer the following statements. If you have difficulty finding reasonable answers to the statements contained in this application it may be an indication t~at your request has insufficient factors to justify approval. (Attach additional sheet(s') if necessarj) (1) That special conditions and circumstances exist which are peculiar to the ~and, structure, or building involved and which are not generally appllcable to other lands, structures, or buildings in the same vicinity and zone; The existing loading docks were . constructed prior to the time that applicants purchased the property. The loading/ shipping docks conformed to applicable zoning requirements at .r-}),:~ ,~::..!-;~ . the time they were constructed. The existing loading/unloading docks facing 49th Str. facilitate safe forklift trans~ortation between segregated areas of our medical sterilizing operation. (2) That literal interpretation of the provisions of this ordinance would deprive the appl icant of rights commonly enj.o.yed by other properties in the same vicinity and zone in which the property.is located, under the terms of this Chapter. . ~pplicantbelieves that other properties in the vicinity constructed near the time that this property was constructed have loading docks that do not conform with the 1989 zoning ordinance. The property is only 103 feet deep, and has SCAQMD- permitted centEo1 areas. To require the loadinq doors/ docks to be recessed any further than present would not be feasible due to the undermining of existing foundation and potential utility supplies. Q4/05/94 11:44 U213 588 2761 VERNON COMM.SVS ~006 .- "Page 3 of 4 (3) That the special ~onditi"ons and circumstances do not result fro~ actions of the applicant: No special conditions needed in granting this variance. The building has legal truck accesS and no street right-of-way parking will be affected. (4) That granting the variance req~e~ted ~ill not confer on the applicant any special privilege that is denied by this Chapter to other lands) structures, or buildings in the same vicinity and zone in which the property is located: The above statement is true. Other owners who have buildings constructed prior to 1989 with non-conforming, loading docks cah also request variances to permit continued use of of the loading docks. (5) That the grantfng of stich variance wi'll be in harmon"y and not adversely affect the Comprehensive General Plan: True. NOTE: Non-conforming use of neighboring lands, structures, or buildings shall not be considered grounds for the issuance of a variance. Are the requir-ed site and design plot plans showing the area covered in the legal description and all e"xisting and proposed improvements attached?~~ Are the required three (3) area maps attached? -*e@) Q4/05/94 11:44 U213 588 2761 VERNON COMM.SVS ~007 .- Page 4 of 4 Is there a certified list attached of names and mailing addresses of all property owners within 3001 of the exterior boundaries of the property in this application? ~ , No J\..!W Is the required fee enclosed? NO~ Make check or money order payable to the City of Vernon. I declare under penalty'of perjury that to the best of my knowledge and belief the for.e oing is true, complete. and accurate. Date or- 6\ll'ltH'! I e:'l-'resenlgU',je.- 'I - / 'I - ?'f Sign e d : ., o o . .. :1:1 )II " - c . i . " I I ;;; ~ ! . ~ . t ~ @ ~ lei tI' .__.!!f!I.___ ~8 Ji~ i~ S!;: m~ ... \ ...t~ ~ Cl()~ ;t (I); :-l . " . ..: ., I'S; " ~ '~'w (JJ \0 , '0 .,.e >, .; J :J ::::; W ~ '" ;; "0 .. . ." :; ..., ...., 2: =-- t ~ ... 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T '1'& a!! i · I ~ , js, ~,:;,_~! h =r II ill 1 rl~ II II Ii I " j 'I LEGAL DESCRIPTION 4900 GIFFORD AVENUE 49TH STREET FACILITY PARCEL A That portion of Lot 1 of Tract No. 5974, in the City of Vernon, County of Los Angeles, State of California, as per map recorded in book 69 page 67 of Maps, in the Office of the County Recorder of said county, described as follows: Beginning at the Southwesterly corner of the land described in the deed to Norton Company, recorded on December 28, 1954 as Instrument No. 3164, in book 46488, page 78 of Official Records of said county; thence North 70 12' 45" East along the Westerly line of said land of the Norton Company, a distance of 15 feet; thence Southeasterly in a direct line to a point in the Southerly line of said land of the Norton Company, distant South 82047' 15" East along said Southerly line 93.50 feet from the point of beginning; then North 82047' 15" West along said Southerly line 93.50 feet to said point of beginning. PARCEL B That portion of Lot 1 of Tract No. 5974, in the City of Vernon, County of Los Angeles, State of California, as per map recorded in Book 69 Page 67 of Maps in the Office of the County Recorder of said county, described as follows: Beginning at a point distant South 82047' 15" East 60 feet from Station 12 as shown on said map of Tract No. 5974; thence South 820 47' 15" East 200 feet; thence South 7012' 45" West 120 feet; thence North 820 47' 15" West 200 feet; thence North 70 12' 45" East 120 feet to the point of beginning. PARCEL C Lot 2826 of Tract No. 5953, as per map recorded in Book 65, Pages 97 and 98 Maps, in the Office of the County Recorder of said county. R!9IIl1 . PROPERTY OWNERS LISTINGS . LAND USE MAPS . MARKETING DATA BASES . REAL ESTATE SALES COMPARABLES PROPERTY OWNERS LIST STATEMENT *************************************************** The undersigned has duly prepared the attached "Property Owners' List". This list includes all of the names, and respective addresses, of persons being owners of property any part of which is within 300 feet of the outer boundaries of the property located at 4900 GIFFORD AVENUE & 4801-4863 EAST 50TH STREET. This information is to be obtained from the latest available Los Angeles County Tax Assessment Roll. This list was prepared on April 8, 1994 , from the Tax Roll maintained at: Los Angeles County Assessor's ,Office 1441 Santa Anita Avenue, South El Monte, California It is understood that is the responsibility the accuracy and completeness of this list of ::~::Pl#L~ (~pplicant) Signed ... ~ ~ f:p~~n who prepared list) Bonnie Perkins DBA: Radius.Maps 7901 La Carta Circle Buena Park, CA 90620 (714) 739-2723 E OFFICIAL SEAL TOSHIVUKI JAMES IKE Notary Pubnc-Californlo ORANGE COUNTY Mv Commission Explr.. November 17. 1995 7901 LA CARTA CIRCLE. BUENA PARK, CA 90620 . (714) 739-2723 . FAX (714) 739.1212 NOTICE OF CONTINUANCE OF A PUBLIC HEARING IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION FOR A VARIANCE FROM GRIFFITH MICRO SCIENCE, INC. FOR PROPERTY AT 4900 GIFFORD AVENUE I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD DECEMBER 6, 1994 AT APPROXIMATELY 5 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA TO CONSIDER AN APPLICATION FOR A VARIANCE FROM GRIFFITH MICRO SCIENCE, INC. WAS CONTINUED TO DECEMBER 20, 1994 AT APPROXIMATELY 5 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY LL LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA v Clerk AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING NOTICE OF CONTINUANCE OF A PUBLIC HEARING STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES) ss CITY OF VERNON ) I, GLORIA J. OROSCO, Chief Deputy City Clerk of the City of Vernon, do hereby certify that I did, on the 7th day of December, 1994, have posted: The above Notice of Continuance of Public Hearing. . Said Notice was posted at a conspicuous place near the door of the room at which said meeting was held, within 24 hours of said adjournment. of perjury that the foregoing is true Dated: Clerk ...- Wm. "BILL" DAVIS Councilman BRUCE V. MALKENHORST City Administrator/City Clerk FAX: (213) 581-7924 CITY HALL DAVID B. BREARLEY City Attorney FAX: (818) 330-5818 VICTOR H. V AITS Director of Community Services & Water FAX: (213) 588-2761 KENNETH J. DeDARIO Director of Light & Power FAX: (213) 583-1983 DAVE TELFORD Fire Chief FAX: (213) 581-1385 LOUIS ROSENKRANTZ Police Chief FAX: (213) 581-1178 In Reply Refer to: CITY COUNCIL LEONIS C. MALBURG Mayor THOMAS A. YBARRA Mayor Pro-Tern H. "LARRY" GONZALES Councilman W. MICHAEL McCORMICK Councilman 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA 90058 TELEPHONE (213) 583-8811 December 15, 1994 City Council City of Vernon Honorable Members: Griffith Micro Science, Inc. has submitted an application for a Variance from the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, Section 26.4.2-8, Development Standards, for the building located at 4900 Gifford Avenue, and transmitted herewith is the following evidence: 1. Application for Variance; 2. Affidavits of posting and mailing; 3. Notice of Public Hearing; 4. Engineer's Report. The building was constructed with three non-conforming truck loading spaces, two that are 9 feet wide and 26 feet long, and one that is 10 feet wide and 40.5 feet long. The company has indicated it intends to recess both 26 foot loading spaces 12 feet in order to accommodate its company trucks, and is proposing to use only vehicles of a smaller length at all of the non-conforming spaces. Staff of the Community Services Department has now completed their review of the Variance request and Kevin Wilson, Acting Director of community Services, has submitted a communication this date recommending that the Variance be granted with the Conditions as listed below: a. Griffith Micro Science, Inc. shall recess all of the non-conforming loading docks by June 20, 1995 to accommodate its company trucks so that any truck parked at their loading docks does not extend into the street right-of-way shown on the Master Plan of Streets dated June 16, 1992, and all necessary permits shall be obtained from the City of Vernon prior to any construction. * ~ -''\ City Council Re: Griffith December 15, 1994 Page 2 b. If Griffith Micro Science, Inc. has not completed the construction described in Condition "a" within 30 days hereof, Griffith Micro Science, Inc. shall deliver a $10,000 performance bond to the City of Vernon to be refunded upon compliance with Condition "a". c. If compliance with Condition "a" has not been attained by June 20, 1995, then the City of Vernon will be authorized to forfeit said bond and utilize the proceeds to construct curb, gutter, sidewalk and a suitable barrier to eliminate the usage of said loading spaces. d. The usage of the non-conforming truck loading spaces shall be limited so that any truck parked at the loading docks does not extend into the street right-of-way as shown on the Master Plan of Streets dated June 16, 1992. e. All existing and future tenants shall be notified of this restriction and a condition stating this shall be placed in all future leases. ver.ytrulY yours~ ~~ ~ ./##~ Bruce V. Malkenhorst City Clerk BVM/hr ... , CITY COUNCIL LEONIS C. MALBURG Mayor THOMAS A. YBARRA Mayor Pro-Tern Wm. "BILL" DAVIS Councilman H. "LARRY" GONZALES Councilman W. MICHAEL McCORMICK Councilman BRUCE V. MALKENHORST City Administrator/City Clerk FAX: (213) 581-7924 CITY HALL DAVID B. BREARLEY City Attorney FAX: (818) 330-5818 VICTOR H. V AITS Director of Community Services & Water FAX: (213) 588-2761 KENNETH J. DeDARIO Director of Light & Power FAX: (213) 583-1983 DAVE TELFORD Fire Chief FAX: (213) 581-1385 LOUIS ROSENKRANTZ Police Chief FAX: (213) 581-1178 In Reply Refer to: 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA 90058 TELEPHONE (213) 583-8811 December 15, 1994 Honorable City Council City of Vernon 4305 Santa Fe Avenue Vernon, Ca 90058 Gentlemen: Upon further review of the conditions to be placed upon the variance for Griffith Micro Science, Inc. at 4900 Gifford Avenue, it is recommended that the conditions be changed to as follows: (a) Griffith Micro Science, Inc. shall recess all of the non- conforming loading docks by June 20, 1995 to accommodate its company trucks such that no truck parked at the loading docks shall extend into the street right-of-way shown on the Master Plan of Streets, dated June 16, 1992 and all necessary permits shall be obtained from the City of Vernon prior to any construction; (b) if Griffith Micro Science, Inc. has not completed the construction described in condition (a) within 30 days hereof, Griffith Micro Science, Inc. shall deliver a $10,000 performance bond to the City of Vernon to be refunded upon compliance with above condition (a); (c) if compliance with above condition (a) has not been attained by June 20, 1995, then the City of Vernon will be authorized to forfei t said bond and utilize the proceeds to construct curb, gutter, sidewalk and a suitable barrier to eliminate the usage of said loading spaces; (d) the usage of the non-conforming truck loading spaces shall be limited so that no truck parked at the loading docks shall extend into the street right-of-way as shown on the Master Plan of Streets, dated June 16, 1992; and (e) all existing and future tenants shall be notified of this restriction and a condition stating this shall be placed in all future leases. * Page 2 City Council 12/15/94 Additionally submitted is a new engineer's report reflecting these changes. :rffiY ~ted. ~e~ilson Actin D rector of Community Services & Water MFR: reg ENGINEER'S REPORT GRIFFITH MICRO SCIENCE, INC. 4900 GIFFORD AVENUE VARIANCE APPLICATION DECEMBER 15, 1994 Griffith Micro Science, Inc. has requested a variance from the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance section 26.4.2-8, Development Standards, for the property located at 4900 Gifford Avenue in the City of Vernon. The building that it owns was constructed with three non-conforming truck loading spaces two measuring 9.0 feet in width and 26.0 feet in length and one measuring 10.0 feet in width and 40.5 feet in length. It has indicated that it intends to recess all of the non-conforming docks in order to accommodate its company trucks. It has stated that only vehicles of smaller lengths will be used at all of the non-conforming truck loading spaces. The building is used for sterilizing and warehousing of medical devices and.is approximately 19,380 square feet in size. section 26.4.2-7 (b) requires two truck loading spaces for buildings with a gross floor area of between 8,000 and 25,001 square feet in size. Section 26.4.2-8 (c) of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance specifies that each loading space shall be a minimum of 10 feet wide and 65 feet long and section 26.4.6-4 (c) provides that a non-conforming building must comply with these standards within five years of April 18, 1989 unless a variance is granted. Griffith Micro Science, Inc. has indicated that requiring the three non-conforming truck loading spaces to be 65 feet long by 10 feet wide would be a hardship. The operation is in conformance with the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and General 1 Plan. Therefore, it is recommended that the variance be granted with the following conditions: (a) Griffith Micro science, Inc. shall recess all the non-conforming loading docks by June 20, 1995 to accommodate its company trucks such that no truck parked at the loadings docks shall extend into the street right-of-way as shown on the Master Plan of streets, dated June 16, 1992 and all necessary permits shall be obtained from the City of Vernon prior to any construction; (b) if Griffith Micro science, Inc. has not completed the construction described in condition (a) within 30 days hereof, Griffith Micro Science, Inc. shall deliver a $10,000 performance bond to the City of Vernon to be refunded upon compliance with above condition (a); (c) if compliance with above condition (a) has not been attained by June 20, 1995, then the City of Vernon will be authorized to forfeit said bond and utilize the proceeds to construct curb, gutter, sidewalk and a suitable barrier to eliminate the usage of said loading spaces; (d) the usage of the non-conforming truck loading spaces shall be limited so that no truck parked at the loading docks shall extend into the street right-of-way as shown on the Master Plan of Streets, dated June 16, 1992; and (e) all existing and future tenants shall be notified of this restriction and a condition stating this shall be placed in all future leases. 2 - yJV~ CITY COUNCIL ftF/ LEONIS C. MALBURG ' Mayor THOMAS A. YBARRA Mayor Pro-Tern " Wm. "BILL" DAVIS Councilman H. "LARRY" GONZALES Councilman W. MICHAEL McCORMICK Councilman BRUCE V. MALKENHORST City Administrator/City Clerk FAX: (213) 581-7924 CITY HALL DAVID B. BREARLEY City Attorney FAX: (818) 330-5818 VICTOR H. V AITS Director of Community Services & Water FAX: (213) 588-2761 KENNETH J. DeDARIO Director of Light & Power FAX: (213) 583-1983 DAVE TELFORD Fire Chief FAX: (213) 581-1385 LOUIS ROSENKRANTZ Police Chief FAX: (213) 581-1178 In Reply Refer to: 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA 90058 TELEPHONE (213) 583-8811 December 28, 1994 City Council City of Vernon Honorable Members: Griffith Micro Science, Inc. has submitted an application requesting a Variance from the Comprehensive Zoning ordinance, Section 26.4.2-8, Development Standards, for the building located at 4900 Gifford Avenue, and transmitted herewith is the following evidence: 1. Application for Variance; 2. Affidavits of posting and mailing; 3. Notice of Public Hearing; 4. Engineer's Report dated December 27, 1994. The building was constructed with three non-conforming loading spaces with two spaces that are 9 feet wide and 26 feet long, and one that is 10 feet wide and 40.5 feet long. The company has indicated that it intends to recess the two 26 feet loading spaces an additional 12 feet to 38 feet in order to accommodate its company trucks, and is proposing to use only vehicles of a smaller length at all of the non- conforming spaces. This has been reviewed by the Acting Director of Community Services, and it is hereby recommended that the Variance be granted subject to the following Conditions: a. Griffith Micro Science, Inc. shall recess the two 26 foot loading docks an additional 12 feet to 38 feet in length and 9 feet in width, or shall replace the access driveways to all of the non- conforming loading docks with curb, gutter and sidewalk including suitable barriers to prevent truck access, and shall obtain all necessary permits from the City of Vernon prior to any construction. * ., , .. . City Council Re: Griffith Micro Science December 28, 1994 Page 2 b. If Griffith Micro science, Inc. has not com- pleted the construction described in Condition "a" within 30 days hereof, Griffith Micro Science, Inc. shall deliver a $10,000 performance bond to the City of Vernon to be refunded upon compliance with Condition "a". c. Said performance bond shall provide that if compliance with Condition "a" has not been attained by July 3, 1995, the performance bond shall be paid to the City of Vernon for the purpose of construct- ing said curb, gutter, and sidewalk including a suitable barrier to eliminate the usage of all of the non-conforming loading spaces. d. The usage of the non-conforming truck loading spaces shall be limited so that any truck parked at the loading docks shall not extend into the street right-of-way as shown on the Master Plan of Streets dated June 16, 1992. e. All existing and future tenants shall be notified of this restriction and a condition stating this shall be placed in all future leases. Very truly yo.urs,. 4... /J; // /ly '~~ /...) ,/t4z.t{ f /;1//,/ v Bruce V. Malkenhorst City Clerk BVM/hr \. #> \, - '! .I all December 27, 1994 TO: Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Administrator Samuel "Kevin" Wilson7"~ting Director of Services & Water Community FROM: SUBJECT: Variance - Griffith Micro Science, Inc. @ 4900 Gifford Avenue Griffith Micro Science, Inc. has submitted a variance application. It is requesting a variance from the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, Section 26.4.2-8, Development Standards, for the building located at 4900 Gifford Avenue. The building that it owns was constructed with three non-conforming loading spaces, two measuring 9.0 feet in width and 26.0 feet in length and one measuring 10.0 feet in width and 40.5 feet in leng,th. It has indicated that it intends to recess the two 26.0 foot loading spaces an additional 12.0 feet in length to 38.0 feet in length in order to accommodate its company trucks. It is proposing to use only vehicles of a smaller length at all of the non-conforming truck loading spaces. The application for variance, affidavits of posting and mailing, and the notice of public hearing have been previously submitted. Herewith submitted is a new engineer's report. It is recommended that the variance be granted subject to the following conditions: (a) Griffith Micro Science, Inc. shall recess the two 26.0 foot loading docks an additional 12.0 feet to 38.0 feet in length and 9.0 feet in width or shall replace the access driveways to all of the non~conforming loading docks with curb, gutter and sidewalk including suitable barriers to prevent truck access and shall obtain all necessary permits from the City of Vernon prior to any construction; (b) if Griffith Micro Science, Inc. has not completed the construction described in condition (a) within 30 days hereof, Griffith Micro Science, Inc. shall deliver a $10,000 performance bond to the City of Vernon to be refunded upon compliance with above condition (a); (c) said performance bond shall provide that if compliance with condition (a) has not been attained by July 3, 1995, the performance bond shall be paid to the City of Vernon for the purpose of constructing said curb, gutter, and sidewalk including a suitable barrier to eliminate the usage of all of the non-conforming loading spaces; (d) the usage of the non-conforming truck loading spaces .. shall be limited so that no truck parked at the loading docks shall extend into the street right-of-way as shown on the Master Plan of Streets, dated June 16, 1992; and (e) all existing and future tenants shall be notified of this restriction and a condition stating this shall be placed in all future leases. . . ENGINEER'S REPORT GRIFFITH MICRO SCIENCE, INC. 4900 GIFFORD AVENUE VARIANCE APPLICATION DECEMBER 27, 1994 Griffith Micro Science, Inc. has requested a variance from the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance section 26.4.2-8, Development Standards, for the property located at 4900 Gifford Avenue in the City of Vernon. The building that it owns was constructed with three non-conforming truck loading spaces two measuring 9.0 feet in width and 26.0 feet in length and one measuring 10.0 feet in width and 40.5 feet in length. In order to accommodate its company trucks, it has indicated that it intends to recess the two 26.0 foot loading docks an additional 12.0 feet to 38.0 feet in length and 9.0 feet in width. It has stated that only vehicles of smaller lengths will be used at all of the non- conforming truck loading spaces. The building is used for sterilizing and warehousing of medical devices and is approximately 19,380 square feet in size. Section 26.4.2-7 (b) requires two truck loading spaces for buildings with a gross floor area of between 8,000 and 25,001 square feet in size. Section 26.4.2-8 (c) of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance specifies that each loading space shall be a minimum of 10 feet wide and 65 feet long and section 26.4.6-4 (c) provides that a non-conforming building must comply with these . t~ standards within five years of April 18, 1989 unless a variance is granted. Griffith Micro Science, Inc. has indicated that requiring the three non-conforming truck loading spaces to be 65 feet long by 10 feet wide would be a hardship. The operation is in conformance with Zoning Ordinance and General Plan. Therefore, it is recommended that the variance be granted with the following conditions: (a) Griffith Micro Science, Inc. shall recess the two 26.0 foot loading docks an additional 12.0 feet to 38.0 feet in length and 9.0 feet in width or shall replace the access driveways to all of the non-conforming loading docks with curb, gutter, and sidewalk including suitable barriers to prevent direct truck access and shall obtain all necessary permits from the City of Vernon prior to any construction; (b) if Griffith Micro Science, Inc. has not completed the construction described in condition (a) within 30 days hereof, Griffith Micro Science, Inc. shall deliver a $10,000 performance bond to the City of Vernon to be refunded upon compliance with above condition (a); (c) said performance bond shall provide that if compliance with condition (a) has not been attained by July 3, 1995, the performance bond shall be paid to the City of Vernon for the purpose of constructing said curb, gutter, and sidewalk including a suitable barrier to eliminate the usage of all the non- conforming loading spaces; (d) the usage of the non-conforming truck loading spaces shall be limited so that no truck parked at the loading docks shall extend into the street right-of-way as shown on the Master Plan of Streets, dated June 16, 1992; and (e) . - .. . -- all existing and future tenants shall be notified of this restriction and a condition stating this shall be placed in all future leases. /J.~ f1) 0 f( 5~ ! D~f{ O~ CONTINUANCE OF A PUBLIC HEARING IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION FOR A VARIANCE FROM GRIFFITH MICRO SCIENCE, INC. FOR PROPERTY AT 4900 GIFFORD AVENUE I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD DECEMBER 20, 1994 AT APPROXIMATELY 5 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA TO CONSIDER AN APPLICATION FOR A VARIANCE FROM GRIFFITH MICRO SCIENCE, INC. WAS CONTINUED TO JANUARY 3, 1995 AT APPROXIMATELY 5 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA . ~ ~ cuYh~ . q:t Bruce V. Malkenhorst . city Clerk Clerk AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING NOTICE OF CONTINUANCE OF A PUBLIC HEARING STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES) ss CITY OF VERNON ) I, GLORIA J. OROSCO, Chief Deputy City Clerk of the City of Vernon, do hereby certify that I did, on the 21st day of December, 1994, have posted: The above Notice of Continuance of Public Hearing. Said Notice was posted at a conspicuous place near the door of the room at which said meeting was held, within 24 hours of said adjournment. I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing ~s true and correct. Dated: Clerk 1!lOUNCIL ... LEONlS C. MALBURG Mayor THOMAS A. YBARRA Mayor Pro-Tern Wm. "BILL" DAVIS Couricilman H. "LARRY" GONZALES BRUCE V. MALKENHORST City Administrator/City Oerk FAX: (213) 581-7924 CITY HALL 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA 90058 TELEPHONE (213) 583-8811 June 26, 1995 Allen Ammerman Griffith Micro Science 745 McClintock Drive, Suite 340 Burr Ridge, IL 60521-6916 Dear Mr. Ammerman: ~;11'&1 d~56' DAVID B. BREARLEY City Attorney FAX: (818) 330-5818 S. KEVIN WILSON 'rector of Community Services & Water FAX: (213) 588-2761 KENNETH J. DeDARIO Director of tight & Power FAX: (213) 583-1983 DAVE TELFORD Fire Chief FAX: (213) 581-1385 WUIS ROSENKRANTZ Police Chief FAX: (213) 581-1178 ~ lJf)R. ~ This letter is to ~cknow*eq$~ the fact that the loading docks located at . ..e h~,,~.b~~q recessed in compliance with t l.tions of the~(JJ"T. Therefore, it is acceptable that the required $10,000.00 performance bond be terminated as stated in the conditions of the variance. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact me. MFR:ps * ~~t:u~ours, '() r r C' UV '1~UJ~ ~~ Mary Frances Rutz Engineering Te~ician .. ~ ='T .., - .... ",-"" ....FEeo 1....\JIlAlllC~ COMPAN'f 01' AMUIC.. ce......1. INSUIIA..Cf COMPANY 01' At.lfIlICA 1111181 HATICltfAl l"'UI~l! CO""'Atc'f 01' AhoffltlC... HOholc OI'l'ltEt ''''l!co 'L4,.. SEATrLI. W...J"INOTOti .. ,.. PEiFORMANCE BOND KNOW ALL 8Y 'n{}l'.sE PRESENTS, n.t W., Bona 5759919 GRIFFITH MICRO SCIENCE INC. ill the ftm 01 TEN THOUSAND AND NO 100 ________.________________________________.___.__ · (h....in.fter .Ued u.. ObJiree). ----------------....------ Ct 10,000.00 ) DaUlt.. 'or lhe .-yment of which .um ..U ...~ truly to bit lIIacla, we, tlte ..Id PrlDOlpeJ .114 the Aid S\lrely. bind OW'''''''', our heir.. e"lIeutor., edrnlAL.tratotl, av,,\,u Jr. 8Ad ........ piauly ...~ .......UY. IJrmly by tit... pr....CI, Seal.. witb ovr _J. .ad dated thil 30TH day of JANUARY - I 19 9S. - WHEREAS, ..Id PrlllCi,.'Ia.. entered lato . c..tract with aid ObUC", dated fot I CONSTRUCT A NITROGEH PIPELINE UNDER THE RAILROAD TRACKS TO SUPPLY 49TH STR. NOW. TKERF.FORE, THE CON'DmON Of THIS OBLlOATION IS SUCK, Th.t if the abo,. bound." Principal ....11 ..U IIld truly It"P. do and pwforrn ..eJ. .!tel em'Y. all and Si"lula,. the maU.r. .net thinl' In ..id contract ..t fords Iftcl 'l*Uled to ... by ..lei PrlAoipel kept, cIoA. ud I*'orlfted, at the tllII_ and ill the mlftMf' in ..lei contraot lpeeill-t, or naU pay Oftt, maJu. ,- and ,eJmINt.. fa lhe abo.. Mmed ObUC", aU Ion IDd dame,. wbia....,.1d ObUree IDal ......f. by 'UfOI'! ., f,Uur. or default ClD th4 p.rt of .ald Prhlcl"" " to do, Uten Ihg obJlRltJon -h.U be Dull and yoid; ot_w_ shaU remala itI '..II 'oree lAd .ffaat. NO SUIT, AC110N 01 PROCEEDJNO by tho Obllr.. to reeo"e, on till. bond .h.U be nnalned unl.. the "1Nl be QOInmenoed .-ithin t..,o (2) y..,.. faUowin, date CIa whieh Principal Oeued work Oft Hid Co"trec:t. GRIFFITH MICRO SCIENCE INC. Pru.alpll By ,. "7/r, 1/U Clhaq1ltlll'.cf "Htrm.,. of ....'leo CDt._Ion. PI'HT~D IIiII U.S.A. Z0'd ODH~ X31~ aN~ X31~ Zlk:9 595 Zlk: vk::Sl S66l-60-Z0