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RESOLUTION NO. 6607
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF VERNON GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
TO PENNZOIL PRODUCTS COMPANY FOR THE OPERATION
A PETROLEUM RELATED USE AT 3430 26TH STREET
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WHEREAS, Pennzoil Products Company (hereinafter
operate a petroleum related use at 3430 26th Street; and
WHEREAS, Pennzoil currently operates an existing
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modifications and upgrades to certain existing bulk storage,
handling and blending facilities as shown on Exhibit
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attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Vernon
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15 permit on April 4, 1995; and
16 WHEREAS, the proposed site is a conforming use in
17 the Heavy Industry (M2) Zone which requires a conditional
18 use permit under the Zoning Ordinance; and
19 WHEREAS, the proposed site is approximately 5.9
20 acres in size, and contains buildings, structures and
21 facilities as shown on Exhibit "A". The size, shape and
22 topography of the parcel is adequate for the proposed
23 operation; and
24 WHEREAS a barrier wall or landscaping will be
25 installed where parking areas adjoin a public street
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27 WHEREAS, the proposed site is surrounded by
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1 proposed use and no adverse effect from traffic, parking,
2 noise, odors, smoke, light or glare, or risk of fire,
3 infection, explosion or effects on wildlife resources are
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9 offstreet parking and loading facilities in accordance with
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12 performed an Initial Study to determine the potential
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14 may cause and has determined that the proposed project will
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WHEREAS, the site has access to 26th Street, and
WHEREAS, the site is required to have adequate
WHEREAS, the Community Services Department has
16 case because of mitigating measures. The Acting Director of
17 Community Services & Water has recommended that a Negative
18 Declaration be adopted in compliance with the California
19 Environmental Quality Act; and
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WHEREAS, the mitigating measures and the
21 conditions imposed on the conditional use permit will
22 adequately protect the public health, safety and general
23 welfare and the operation is consistent with all applicable
24 rules and laws of the City of Vernon; and
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WHEREAS, the proposed use as to location,
26 operation, and design is consistent with the General Plan
27 and the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Vernon.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
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SECTION 1:
The City Council of the City of Vernon
hereinabove are true and correct.
SECTION 2:
The City Council hereby approves and
adopts the Negative Declaration for the project and hereby
finds that the project will not individually or cumulatively
have an adverse effect on the environment including the
wildlife resources.
SECTION 3: Pursuant to Section 711.4(c) of the
12 Fish and Game Code, the City has found no evidence that the
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proposed project will have the potential for adverse effects
14 on wildlife resources and the project is therefore exempt
15 from the fees otherwise payable under Section 711.4.
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17 conditions set forth below, the conditional use permit is
18 granted to Pennzoil for the operation of a petroleum related
19 use at 3430 26th Street.
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SECTION 4:
Subject to the mitigation measures and
SECTION 5: In order to adequately protect the
21 public health, safety and general welfare the following
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24 secondary containment for all stored hazardous materials.
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A. Pennzoil Products Company shall provide
B. Pennzoil Products Company shall have onsite
26 spill response resources. Pennzoil Products Company shall
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C. Pennzoil Products Company shall submit for
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3 Response Action Plan and a Facility Response Plan. These
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8 Mitigation Monitoring Program for Pennzoil Products Company
9 a Petroleum Related Use, City of Vernon Community Services
10 Department Engineer's Report on Pennzoil Products Company
11 Conditional Use Permit to Operate a Petroleum Related Use at
12 3430 26th Street, dated April 3, 1995 and the Initial Study
13 and Checklist for the project. Copies of which have been
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D. Pennzoil shall comply with the conditions set
SECTION 6:
The City Council hereby approves the
submitted to the City Council concurrently herewith, and the
15 City Clerk is directed to receive and file them.
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permit fees as adopted by the City of Vernon. The facility
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In order to insure that the operation
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The facility shall be operated in accordance
shall be operated in a manner that will prevent unsanitary
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con 1t10ns, 0 ors or ot er nU1sances. A US1ness 1cense
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b. A hazardous materials inventory and
27 business/contingency plan shall be submitted and a hazardous
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1 Health Department. Only those substances approved by the
2 Health and Fire Departments shall be stored, used or handled
3 at the site. Hazardous materials/wastes shall be handled
4 and managed in compliance with all appropriate federal,
5 state and local laws.
6 c. All parking and loading facilities shall be
7 paved with a hard durable surface material and shall be
8 adequately drained, and kept free of dust, mud, trash and
9 weeds. Where parking or maneuvering areas adjoin the public
10 street a barrier shall be constructed.
11 d. Plans for improvements to the facility and
12 construction of structures shall be submitted to both the
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e. A Nat10na Po utant D1SC arge 1m1nat10n
16 System Permit shall be obtained from the California State
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18 f. All required federal, state, local and
19 regulatory agency permits shall be obtained and maintained.
20 g. The facility's buildings shall be structurally
21 maintained to exclude rodents and the property shall be
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23 h. Pennzoil Products Company shall dedicate
24 property for the widening of 26th Street as required to
25 comply with the Master Plan of City Streets. Pennzoil
26 Products Company shall repair any broken cracked or
27 displaced sidewalk, driveway, curb or gutter adjoining the
28 site and shall construct new sidewalk and driveway in the
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6 interest, shall indemnify, hold harmless, and defend the
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SECTION 8:
Pennzoil and any successors in
(1) damages, losses, expenses resulting from bodily injury,
sickness, disease, disability or death arising from the
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wrongdoing of the City of Vernon, its officers, agents or
14 employees; (2) a peremptory writ or other relief by way of
15 injunction, mandamus, or administrative mandamus; or (3)
16 legal expenses and attorney's fees incurred by the City of
17 Vernon or awarded against the City of Vernon on behalf of
18 any party in such a proceeding. The City of Vernon does not
19 waive its right to participate in the defense of any such
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The City Clerk of the City of Vernon
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of April, 1995.
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I BRUCE V. MALKENHORST, City Clerk of the City of
Vernon, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution,
being Resolution No. 6607, was duly adopted by the City of
Vernon at a regular meeting of the City Council duly held on
Tuesday, April 4, 1995 and thereafter was duly signed by the
Mayor Pro Tern of the
City of Vernon.
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operation and are currently operating at acceptable levels. The
truck volume is negligible when compared to volumes currently
operating on Vernon streets. The trucks generally travel east or
west from the site on 26th Street to a major arterial which leads
to freeway access.
12) PUBLIC SERVICES
The City of Vernon has both a Fire and Police Department.
Pennzoil operat~s an existing facility and is proposing
modifications. and upgrades to this facility. No additional
public services will be required for this facility.
13) ENERGY
Pennzoil is proposing modifications to their existing
facility. There will be no impact to the City of Vernon Light
and Power Department. The energy used by this operation will be
negligible.
14) HUMAN HEALTH
Pennzoil is proposing modifications and upgrades to their
existing facilities. The Vernon Health Department makes routine
inspections to their current facility. Pennzoil maintains a
permit for their hazardous materials. All storage will be in
conformance with Health & Safety Codes. The proposed upgrades
will improve the Safety of the facility. There has been no
history of violations at this facility. The proposal will not
alter, or in any way increase the level of risk or exposure to
existing health hazards. No adverse impacts are anticipated.
15) AESTHETICS
The area surrounding the property is made up of industrial
and commercial uses. The facility will blend in and not create
any offensive visual effect.
16) RECREATIONAL
There will be no significant impact to any recreational
resources in the area.
17) CULTURAL RESOURCES
There are no known historic buildings or cultural sites in
the area. No archaeological or historical objects are expected
to be found during construction.
XXIII DISCUSSION OF LAND IMPACTS
The proposed project is in conformance with the City of
Vernon General Plan. The zoning of the site is M-2, which allows
freight terminals with a conditional use permit. No impacts to
surrounding properties are expected.
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SPECIFIC COMMENTS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM
The following comments pertain to specific items listed within
the "Environmental Checklist Form" and checked maybe. Specific
comments are addressed below and are noted by corresponding
numbers.
1. Pennzoil proposes to modify and upgrade its existing
facility. Pennzoil currently stores and blends oils. All
tanks will have double containment. The facility has
resources for spill responses up to a truckload in the private
road easement and up to a train tank car on the built up
portion of the site. They have also contracted with a private
firm to provide for immediate spill response capability. The
plant has an Emergency Response Action Plan and a Facility
Response Plan. Spill drills are conducted on a regular basis.
Therefore the likelihood of a significant event occurring is
remote.
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PROPOSED MITIGATION MEASURES
1. Pennzoil Products Company shall provide secondary
containment for all stored hazardous materials.
2. Pennzoil Products Company shall have onsite spill
response resources. Pennzoil Products Company shall
contract at all times with a private firm to provide
emergency spill response services.
3. Pennzoil Products Company shall submit for approval by
the Vernon Health Department an Emergency Response Action
Plan and a Facility Response Plan. These plans shall be
updated as necessary
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT/INITIAL STUDY
Date filed 2fi4/95
General Information
1. Name and address of developer or projector sponsor:
Pennzoil Products Company, 3430 E. 26th Street, Vernon, CA 90023
2. Address of proj ect: 3430 E. 26th Street, Vernon, CA 90023
Assessor 1 s Block and Lot Number: AP No. 6303-001-09
3. Name, address, and telephone number of person to be contacted
concerning this proj ect: Vagn Askjaer, Pennzoil Products Company, 3430 E. 26th
Street, Vernon, CA 90023 Telephone: 213-881-7718
4. List and describe any other related permits and other public
approvals required for this project, including those
required by city, regional, state and federal agencies:
City of Vernon: Conditional use permit; Building permits. AQMD: Construction permit.
California State Water Resources Control Board: NPDES construction permit.
5. Existing zoning district: Heavy Industry / Warehousing M-2.
6. Proposed use of site (Project for which this form is filed):
This project: Replacement of bolted tanks / General upgrade. Use of site: Blending,
packaging and distribution of lubricants and related products.
Project Description
7. Site size. Approximately 667ft. x 388ft. = 5.9 acres.
8. Square footage. After project implementation: 86,000 sq.ft. Current: 93,200 sq. ft.
9. Number of floors of construction. Gnefloor
10. Amount of off-street parking provided. 86 spaces (includingfourhandicapspaces).
11. Attach plans. Please see attached plans.
12. Proposed scheduling. Complete construction 13 months after CUP has been obtained.
13. Associated proj ect. N/A.
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14. Anticipated incremental development. Please see attached schedule.
15. If residential, include the number of units, schedule of unit
sizes, range of sale prices or rents, and type of household size
expected. N/A.
16. If commercial, indicate the type, whether neighborhood, city or
regionally oriented, square footage of sales area, and loading
facilities. N/A.
17. If industrial, indicate type, estimated employment per shift, and
loading facilities. Please see "Operations Report" and "Traffic Report. "
18. If institutional, indicate the major function, estimated
employment per shift, estimated occupancy, loading facilities, and
community benefits to be derived from the project. N/A.
19. If the project involves a variance, conditional use or rezoning
application, state this and indicate clearly why the application is
required. Project involves a variance on East Tank Farm containment capacity. The capacity will
be 127% of the largest tank, but short of City of Vernon 's 150% requirement. Other two tankfarms will
meet the 150% requirement. City of Vernon has determined that a conditional use permit is required.
Are the following items applicable to the project or its effects?
Discuss below all items checked yes (attach additional sheets as
necessary) .
Yes No
20. Change in existing features of any bays, tidelands,
beaches, or hills, or substantial alteration of
ground contours.
x
21. Change in scenic views or vistas from existing
residential areas or public lands or roads.
x
22. Change in pattern, scale or character of general
area of project.
x
23. Significant amounts of solid waste or litter
x
24. Change in dust, ash, smoke, fumes or odors in
vicinity.
x
25. Change in ocean, bay, lake, stream or ground water
quality or quantity, or alteration of existing
drainage patterns.
x
26. Substantial change in existing noise or vibration
levels in the vicinity.
x
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Yes No
27. Site on filled land or on slope of 10 percent or
more.
x
28. Use or disposal of potentially hazardous materials,
such as toxic substances, flammables or explosives.
x
29. Substantial change in demand for municipal services
(Police, Fire, Water sewage, etc.).
x
30. Substantially increase fossil fuel consumption
(electricity, oil, natural gas, etc.).
x
31. Substantial increase in traffic.
x
32. Relationship to a larger project or series of
projects.
x
Environmental Setting
33. Describe the project site as it exists before the project,
including information on topography, soil stability, plants and
animals, and any cultural, historical or scenic aspects. Describe
any existing structures on the site, and the use of the
structures. Attach photographs of the site. Snapshots or
polaroid photos will be accepted. Please see attached
34. Describe the surrounding properties, including information on
plants and animals and any cultural, historical or scenic aspects.
Indicate the type of land use (residential, commercial, etc.),
intensity of land use (one-family, apartment houses, shops,
department stores, etc.), and scale of development (height,
frontage, set-back, rear yard, etc.). Attach photographs of the
vicinity. Snapshots or polaroid photos will be accepted. Pkasesee
attached
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the statements furnished above and in the
attached exhibits present the data and information required for this
initial evaluation to the best of my ability, and that the facts,
statements, and information presented are true and correct to the best
of my knowledge and belief.
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Attachment to Environmental Impact / Initial Study.
Point 33& 34.
33. The area has a sandy type soil with a hard clay type strata. The area has been
generally void of plant and animal life for decades, There are no known cultural,
historical or scenic aspects to the area or surrounding areas. Please see the attached aerial
photographs.
The site, as it exists, has always been used as a blending/packaging/shipping process
facility. The buildings are of concrete construction except for two of corrugated metal.
The main building is used for the packaging of finished products and storage of said
products. On the east portion of the property are the blending department and tank
storage. In between these buildings is a rail spur for tank car receipts. On the east side of
the blending department is a private road easement shared with AKZO Corp. This private
road easement is being used for unloading and loading of tank trucks. South of the
blending department building is a corrugated metal building used for storage of drums
and packaging materials. Behind the building are two waste oil tanks in a small tank
farm. West of the main building is a tank farm for miscellaneous oil products. South of
the main building is a loading rack for loading tank wagons. South of this loading rack is
a building housing the laboratory for testing products. This building also includes the
maintenance department. West of this building is a corrugated shed for storage of aerosol
products.
34. Please see the attached aerial photographs. The surrounding properties are all
industrial/commercial, generally void of plant and animal life, and without known
cultural, historical or scenic aspects. East: AKZO Nobel (Filtrol), manufacturing
industrial catalysts. South: A commercial building, the eastern part of which is leased to
Pennzoil Products Company. West: A group of large buildings, occupied by Tissurama
Industries, a textile dyeing & finishing company. North: North of 26th Street, Bohnhoff
Lumber Company and United Steel Fence Company. The surrounding properties do not
have any set-back.
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Notice of Completion
Mail to.: State Clearinghouse, 1400 Tenlh Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 9161445-0613
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Project Title:
Lead Agency:
Street Address:
City:
Penn~oil Products Company
City of Vernon
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, CA . Zip:
Contact Person: Kevi n Wi Ison
PiMme: (213)583-8811
Co~ Los An~eles
90058
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ProJect Location
Co~ Los Angeles
Cross Streets: 26th Street and Downey
Assessor's Parcel No. 6303-001-09
Wirhin 2 Miles: State Hwy I: various
AiJports: none
City/Nearest ConunWlity: Vernon
Road ZipCOde: 90023
Section: Twp.
Waterways: L.A. River
Railways: UPRR & ATSF Schools:
Total Acres:
Range:
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Base:
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Document Type
CEOA: ONOP
o Early Cons
IX) Neg Dee
o Draft EIR
o SupplementJSubsequent
o EIR (Prior SCH No.)
o Othec
NEPA:
D NOI Other:
DBA
D Draft EIS
D FaNSI
D Joint Document
D F'mal Document
a.Other
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Local ActIon Type
o Genenl Plan Update
D Genenl Plan Amendment
o General Plan Element
o ConunWlity PIan
o SpecifIC Plan
o Master PIan
o Plarmed Unit Development
o Site Plan
o Rezone
o Prezone
1XI Use Permit
o Land Division (Subdivision,
Parcel Map, Tract Map, etc.)
D Am1cx8Iion
o Redevelopment'
o Coastal Permit
D Other
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Development Type
o Residential: Units
o Office: Sqjt.
o Conunercial: Sqjt.
rn Industrial: Sqjt.
o Educational
o Recreational
Acres
Acres
Acres
Acres
o Water Facilities: Type MGD
o Transportation: Type
o Mining: Mineral
o Power: Type WaltS_
o Waste Treatment: Type
o Hazardous Waste: Type
1XI0lher: Up~rade to existin~ facility
F;mployees
Employees
Employees
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Project Issues Dlscusseclln Document
o AestheticIVisuaI
o Agricultural Land
DI Air Quality
o ArcheologicaJlHislorical
o Coastal Zone
o Drainage/Absorption
o Economicflobs
o Fiscal
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o Flood P1ain/Flooding
o Forest Land/F'rre Hazard
.0 Geologic/Seismic
o Minerals
o Noise
o PopulationJHousing Balance
o Public ServiceslFaciIities
o Recreation/Parks
o SchoolslUniversities
o Septic Systems
o Sewer Capacity
o Soil Erosion/Compaction/Grading
o Solid Waste
o Toxic/Hazardous
o Traffic/CiIculation
o Vegetation
lID Water Quality
o Water SupplylGroundwater
o WetlandlRiparian
o Wildlife
o Growth Inducing
OLanduse
o Cumulative Effects
QgOther Risk of upset
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Present Land UseJZonlnglGeneral Plan Use
Present land use - Industrial, existing use
Current zoning - M2 Heavy Industry
;;o"~ De~rlp~': - -;e~~il Pr~~;; Co-;an;- propo~;- ~ ~pgrad;- and-mod-;;;;ni;; thei~ facility
The proposed improvements will include the upgrade of the condition of certain existing bulk
storage, handling and blending .facilities, and the modernization of certain general plant
facilities.
NOTE: Clearinghouse will assign identification numbers for all new projects. If a SCH nwnber already exists for a project ( e.g. from a Notice of Preparation
or previous draft document) please fill it in.
Revised October 1989 41
Reviewing Agencies Checklist
_Resources Agency
_Boating & Watecways
_Coastal Commission
_Coastal Conservancy
_Colorado River Board
_Conservation
~ish & Game
_Forestry
_Office of Historic Preservation
_Padcs & Recreation
_Reclamation
_S.F. Bay Constnation & Development Commission
_ WafJ:t ResOwces (DWR)
Business. Transportation & Housing
_Aeronautics
_California Highway Patrol
_CALTRANS District It
_Department of1'nmspo.nation Planning (headquaners)
-Housing & Community Development
_FoOd & Agriculture
Health & Welfare
_Health Services
State & Consumer Services
_General Services
_OLA (Schools)
KEY
S = Document sent by lead agency
X = Document sent by SCH
./ = Suggested distribution
Environmental Affairs
_Air Resources Board
_APCD/AQMD
_California Waste Management Board
_SWRCB: Oean Water Grants
_SWRCB: Delta Unit
_SWRCB: WaterQuaIity
_SWRCB: Water Rights
_Regional WQCB It (
Youth & Adult Corrections
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Independent Commissions & Offices
_Energy Commission
_Native American Heritage Commission
_Public Utilities Commission
_Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy
_State Lands Commission
_Tahoe Regional Planning Agency
_Other
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Public Review Period ([0 be filled in by lead agency)
SWtingDare ~1; /./ Fmmg~c;::~ 3. 1995
Signature ~~Q'~ Dale ___
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Lead Agency (Complete if applicable):
Consulting Fmn:
Address:
City!State/Zip:
Contact:
Phone:L-..J
Applicant:
Address:
City/State/Zip:
Phone:L-..J
For SCH Use Only:
Date Received at SCH
Date Review Starts
Date to Agencies
Date to SCH
Clearance Date
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AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ss.
CITY OF VERNON
I, Bill Wilson, Engineering Aide of the City of
Vernon, do hereby certify that I did, on the 2nd day of
March, 1995 at 9:15 a.m., post three (3) copies of:
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING to be held 04/04/95, NOTICE
OF INTENT and PROPOSED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (see attached
copies) regarding a conditional use permit application for
PENNZOIL PRODUCTS COMPANY to operate a petroleum related
use at 3430 26th Street.
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:S'Z-95 ~ W~
Bill Wilson, Engineering Aide
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On 1fJwli.L bl"qqsbefore me, . XjfDtuJ..: a t Jwd~"
Notary Public, personally appeared Bill Wilson, 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.
I ial seal
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City of Vernon
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, California 90058
(213) 583-8811
NOTICE OF 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, April 4, 1995 at 5:00 p.m.
Applicant:
PENNZOIL PRODUCTS COMPANY
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 conditional use permit to .allow the
applicant.to operate a petroleum related use.
Pennzoil Products Company currently occupies
the site and is proposing to modernize and
upgrade the existing facility.
Property Involved: 3430 26th Street (see reverse side)
Review of the file: The application, maps, and supporting
information are available in the office of
the City Clerk, 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 conditional use permit
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 wri.tten corres~~;~~ deliv.ered
to the City of . Vernon at'Z t#3~
BRUCE V. MALKENHORST
City Administrator/City Clerk
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9 INTENT AND PROPOSED NEGATIVE DECLARATION for Pennzoil Products
10 Company (see attachment) along with the attached letter
11 regarding an application for a conditional use permit for a
12 petroleum related use at 3430 26th Street in the City of
13 Vernon, to the owners, tenants and interested parties on the
14 attached list, by United States Mail with postage prepaid.
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I, Karon Berry, declare as follows:
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4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, California 90058
(213) 583-8811
City of Vernon
NOTICE OF 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, April 4, 1995 at 5:00 p.m.
Applicant:
PENNZOIL PRODUCTS COMPANY
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 conditional use permit to allow .the
applicant to operate a petroleum related use.
Pennzoil Products Company currently occupies
the site and is proposing to modernize and
upgrade the existing facility.
Property Involved: 3430 26th Street (see reverse side)
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The application, maps, and supporting
information are available in the office of
the City Clerk, Vernon City Hall,
4305 Santa Fe Avenue, between the hours of
7:15 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. Monday through
Thursday.
Review of the file:
If you challenge the granting of this conditional use permit
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 t.MS notice or ill. wri.tten correS~~;;;.dr'ence deli.vered
to the City of Vernon at'Z t$~~
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4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, California 90058
(213) 583-8811
NOTICE OF INTENT
The City of Vernon has received an application for a
conditional use permit for a petroleum related use at the property
located at 3430 26th Street. The applicant, Pennzoil Products
Company, currently occupies the site and is proposing to upgrade
and modernize the existing facilities.
Please take notice that a recommendation from the Acting
Director of Community Services will be made to the City Council of
the City of Vernon during the regular meeting on April 4, 1995 to
adopt a Negative. neclarationin accordance with the California
Environmental Quality Act, because the issuance of the conditional
use permit will not have a significant effect on the environment.
A copy of the application and supporting evidence is available
for public review at my office between the hours of 7:15 a.m. and
5:15 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
You must submit written comments on these documents which will
be received by me at the address shown on the letterhead by
April 4, 1995. Comments received after this date may not be given
full consideration.
If you challenge the Negative Declaration, or any provisions
thereof in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues
you or someone else raised at the meeting described in this notice
or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Vernon at, or
prior to, the. meeting.
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CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
PROPOSED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
LEAD AGENCY: 'City of Vernon
PROJECT TITLE: Pennzoil Products Company
PROJECT LOCATION: 3430 26th Street
Vernon, CA 90023
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Pennzoil Products Company currently operates
a facility at 3430 26th Street. The operation of the facility
includes the storage, blending and distribution of oils'. They
propose to modify and upgrade the facility. Upgrades will include
the replacement of bulk storage tanks, modifications to plant
equipment and handling facilities. The subject site is located in
the M-2 zone (Heavy Industry). A conditional use permit is
required per the City of Vernon Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance.
FINDINGS: The City of Vernon has determined that the
project could have some adverse effect on the environment.
Therefore, the following Mitigation Measures are required as part
of the permit application. The requirements are designed to ensure
protection of public health and the environment.
1. Pennzoil Products Company shall provide secondary
containment for all stored hazardous materials.
2. Pennzoil Products Company shall have onsite spill
response resources. Pennzoil Products Company shall
contract at all times with a private firm to provide
emergency spill response services.
3. Pennzoil Products Company shall submit for approval by
the Vernon Health Department an Emergency Response Action
Plan and a Facility Response Plan. These plans shall be
updated as necessary
Lucilte ~oybal-Allard
Cong:tesswoman
255 E. Temple Street Suite
1860
Los Angeles, CA 90012
ATTN: Anna Figueroa
~City of Huntington Park
Planning Department
6550 Miles Avenue
Huntington Pk.CA 90255
City of Los Angeles
Planning Department
200 N. Spring St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
fBd. of Supervisors L.A.
County
Director of Planning
James Hert1 - Room 1390
320 West Temple Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
~outh Coast Air Quality
Management District
21865 E. Copley Drive
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
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"Florinda OVando
L.A. County Public Works
900 S. Fremont Avenue 12th
Floor
Alhambra, CA 91803
Dave Karrker
California Water Service
5243 E. Sheila Street
Commerce, CA 90022
Art Torres
State Senator -
107 S. Broadway
Suite 2105
Los Angeles, CA
24th Dist.
Street,
90012
)( City of Commerce
Planning Department
2535 Commerce Way
Commerce, CA 90040
_,j::ity of Bell
~lanning Department
6330 Pine Avenue
Bell, CA 90201
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Gloria Molina
Bd. of Supervisors
500 W. Temple Street Suite
856
Los Angeles, CA 90012
X City of Cudahy
Planning Department
5220 Santa Ana Street
Cudahy, CA 90201
~L.A. County Sanitation
District
P.O. Box 4998
Whittier, CA 90607
Nathan Smooke
P.O. Box 1311
Los Angeles, CA 90053
Martha Escutia
State Assemblywoman-3512
E. Florence
Suite #201
Huntington Park, CA 90255
Dolores Petullo
Chamber of Commerce
3801 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, CA 90058
Board of Education
L.A. Unified School Dist.
450 N. Grand Avenue
A-201
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Mothers of East L.A.
Ms. Guiterrez
924 S. Mott Street
Los Angeles, CA 90023
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City of Maywood
Planning Department
4319 Slauson Avenue
Maywood, CA 90270
of
V Robert J. Niccum
/'L.A. unified School Dist.
1425 S. San Pedro Street
Room 101
Los Angeles, CA 90015
Joseph R. Garruba
California Portland Cement
Company
2025 E. Financial Way
Glendora, CA 91740
J.J. Iiittle
'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
Chern-Tech Systems, Inc.
3650 East 26th Street
Vernon, CA 90023
James H. Hilands
Heger Realty Corporation
5657 E. Washington Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90040
Sidney R. Title
Market Properties, Inc.
5245 Pacific Concourse
Suite 190
Los Angeles, CA 90045
John Kinas
United States Aluminum
3663 Bandini Boulevard
Vernon, CA 90023
H.P. Long
Sweetener Products
2050 E. 38th Street
Vernon, CA 90058
Ron Matik
33292 Pleasant Oak Dr.
Springvil1e, CA 93265
Louis Chertkow
Elkay Plastics Company,
Inc.
P.O. Box 23008
Vernon, CA 90023
Ellen Orlando
Karen Lehrer
2300 E. 11th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90021
E.J. Contreras
Owens-Brockway
2901 Fruitland Avenue
Vernon, CA 90058
Brent P. Chappell
Catellus Development Corp.
1065N. PacifiCenter
Drive, Suite 200
Anaheim, CA 92806
of
300'Owners list
Situs: 3430 East 26th St.
Vernon, Ca.
2/95
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Joel & Marilyn Nelson
Nelson Family Trust
24548 Peach land Ave
Newhall, CA 91321-3457
5.
Harshaw Fittrol Partnership
7 Livingstone Ave
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522-3401
8.
Ralph Horowitz & San Low Agoura
11300 W Olympic Blvd #864
Los Angeles, CA 90064-1637
11.
Sergio Arredondo
7025 E. Slauson Ave.
Los Angeles,Ca.90040-3620
14.
Willam A. Teip
3164 E. LaPalma Ave. #C
Anaheim, CA. 92806
Representative:
William Teipe & Assoc.
3164 East La Palma #C
Anaheim ,Ca.92806-2811
ATTN Morey Tabatabai
3.
C Sciortino
5814 Wood lake Ave
Woodland Hills, CA 91367-4242
6.
Smooke Nathan Tr Smooke Family
405 Mateo St
Los Angeles, CA 90013-2219
9.
Pennzoil United Inc
PO Box 2967
Houston, TX 77252-2967
12.
Bohnhoff Lumber Co.
3411 E. 26th St.
Los Angeles,Ca.90023-4526
15.
Vagn Askjaer
3430 E. 26th Street
Vernon, CA. 90023
1.
26th Street Properties
1200 W Olympic Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90015-3906
4.
Harshaw Filtrol Partnership
7livlngstone Ave
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522-3401
7.
Smooke Nathan Tr Smooke Fa~
405 Mateo St
Los Angeles, CA 90013-2219
10.
Pennzoil Co
PO Box 2967
Hou&on,TX 77252-2967
13.
Rrm Properties II,L TO
6830 Van Buren Blvd.
Riverside,Ca92509
16.
J.C. Grissom
Pennzoil Products Co.
P.O. Box 2967
Houston, Texas 77252
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Occupant
3405 E. 26th S1.
Los Angeles,Ca.90023
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Occupant
3461 E. 26th S1.
Los Angeles,Ca.90023
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Occupant
3540 E. 26th S1.
Los Angeles,Ca.90023
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5.
Occupant
3305 Bandini Blvd.
Los Angeles,Ca.90023
Vacant
6.
Occupant
3380 E. 26th S1.
Los Angeles,Ca.90023
7.
Occupant
2850 Sierra Pine Ave.
Los Angeles,Ca.90023
8.
Occupant
3201 Bandini Blvd.
Los Angeles,Ca.90023
9.
Occupant
3430 E. 26th S1.
Los Angeles,Ca,90023
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Occupant
3451 E. 26th S1.
Los Angeles,Ca.90023
Vacant
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Occupant
3411 E. 26th S1.
Los Angeles,Ca.90023
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Occupant
3365 E. 26th S1.
Los Angeles,Ca.90023
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CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
PROPOSED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
LEAD AGENCY:
City of Vernon
PROJECT TITLE:
Pennzoil Products Company
PROJECT LOCATION:
3430 26th Street
Vernon, CA 90023
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Pennzoil Products Company currently operates
a facility at 3430 26th Street. The operation of the facility
includes the storage, blending and distribution of oils. They
propose to modify and upgrade the facility. Upgrades will include
the replacement of bulk storage tanks, modifications to plant
equipment and handling facilities. The subject site is located in
the M-2 zone (Heavy Industry). A conditional use permit is
required per the City of Vernon Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance.
FINDINGS: The City of Vernon has determined that the
project could have some adverse effect on the environment.
Therefore, the following Mitigation Measures are required as part
of the permit application. The requirements are designed to ensure
protection of public health and the environment.
A. Pennzoil Products Company shall provide secondary
containment for all stored hazardous materials.
B. Pennzoil Products Company shall have onsite spill
response resources. Pennzoil Products Company shall
contract at all times with a private firm to provide
emergency spill response services.
C. Pennzoil Products Company shall submit for approval by.
the Vernon Health Department an Emergency Response Action
Plan and a Facility Response Plan. These plans shall be
updated as necessary
D. Pennzoil shall comply with the conditions set forth
herein.
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MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM
PENNZOIL PRODUCTS COMPANY
PETROLEUM RELATED USE
Introduction
The Negative Declaration prepared for the Pennzoil Products
Company, project (State Clearinghouse No. 95031004) indicates
that the proposal may have potential impacts on the environment
in the absence of any mitigation. The Negative Declaration
indicates specific measures and programs that should be adopted
as part of the development approval to ensure the potential
adverse impacts are mitigated.
In accordance with requirements of Section 21081.6 of the
Public Resources Code, the City Council makes the following
additional findings:
That a mitigation reporting and monitoring program
shall be implemented as specified for the Pennzoil
Products Company project.
Site plans and/or building plans, submitted for
approval by the responsible monitoring agency, have
included required mitigation measures/conditions; and
That an accountable enforcement agency and monitoring
agency shall be identified for mitigation
measures/conditions adopted as part of the decision
maker's final determination.
This Mitigation Monitoring Program (MMP) was prepared by the
City of Vernon Community Services Department in accordance with
AB 3180. The comprehensive MMP presents the mitigation measures
which have been adopted as conditions of approval by the Vernon
City Council, in conjunction with the adoption of the Negative
Declaration prepared for this project, and the respective
monitoring of these measures to be conducted by City staff or
their environmental consultant. The MMP will serve a dual
purpose of verifying implementation of the mitigation measures
for the Pennzoil project and of generating information on the
effectiveness of the mitigation measures to guide future
mitigation programs.
Scope of the MMP
The environmental analysis contained in the Initial Study
incorporated herein by reference, focused on issues determined to
be potentially significant by the City of Vernon. The
environmental analysis concluded that the environmental issues
discussed in the Initial Study, the significant and potentially
significant impacts could be avoided or reduced to a level below
significance through the implementation of recommended mitigation
measures.
Components of the MMP
The MMP is comprised of three separate phases of monitoring
to ensure that all project mitigation measures have been fully
implemented: (1) monitoring that will occur prior to issuance of
permit; (2) monitoring that will occur during the project's
construction; and (3) monitoring that will occur on an on-going
basis throughout the life-time of the project.
Monitoring Prior to Permit Issuance
The first phase of the monitoring will occur prior to the
issuance of project permits (e.g., CUP, building permit and
grading permit) and will involve review and approval, by the City
or other agencies, of the various design details and plans
necessary to implement the project. The Initial Study calls for
certain grading and design details, as well as other specific
plans to be implemented during project operations. City staff
and other agencies, as part of their plan review, will check to
make sure that the required items have been incorporated into
these plans.
Monitorinq Durinq Construction
Once the mitigation measures have been adopted as conditions
of approval by the City of Vernon, a construction monitoring team
will be identified. Managing the team will be the responsibility
of a mitigation compliance coordinator at the City.
Prior to any project implementation activities, a pre-
construction meeting will take place between the City of Vernon
staff and all individuals involved in the completion of the MMP
to clearly establish the responsibility and authority of the
participants. An effective reporting system will be established
prior to any monitoring activities. All parties involved will
have a.clear understanding of the mitigation measures as
adopted, and the mitigation measures must be distributed to the
participants of the monitoring effort. Those that will have a
complete list of all the mitigation measures adopted by the City
would include the City of Vernon, the applicant and the
construction crew supervisor.
Compliance report forms will be prepared with each
mitigation measure written out on the top of the form. All
persons responsible for monitoring measures shall complete the
report and file it with the City following each monitoring
activity. The conclusions of these forms for each monitoring
effort will be compiled into a comprehensive Monitoring Report by
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the appropriate City staff. The Monitoring Report will describe
the major accomplishments of the monitoring program, summarize
the problems encountered in achieving the goals of the program,
evaluate solutions developed to overcome problems, and provide a
list of recommendations for future monitoring efforts.
On-qoinq Monitorinq
The requirements for on-going monitoring will be specified
in the permit conditions of the project or in the back-up reports
required as a result of those permit conditions. The City of
Vernon will be responsible for ensuring that their permit
conditions for Pennzoil's operations are being implemented.
Actual monitoring activities may be carried out by City-staffed
field inspections, other agency-staffed inspections, or by
specialists hired by the City or the project applicant to carry
out specific programs. In this case, the City or other
permitting agency will be responsible for reviewing the
monitoring reports as they are submitted by the project applicant
or monitors.
Non-Compliance Procedures
There are generally three separate categories of non-
compliance associated with the adopted conditions of approval:
Non-compliance requiring an immediate halt to a
specific task or piece of equipment.
Non-compliance requiring immediate corrective action,
with no work or task delay.
Non-compliance that does not warrant immediate
corrective action and results in no work o~ task delay.
In all three cases, the City will notify the applicant's
contractors. If non-compliance continues, the responsibility for
enforcement is with the City. Some methods commonly used by
other lead agencies include: "stop work" orders, fines and
penalties (civil), permit revocations, citations, and
injunctions. It is essential that all parties involved in the
MMP understand'the authority and responsibility of the on-site
monitors.
SUMMARY OF MITIGATION MEASURES AND MONITORING EFFORTS
The following text includes a listing of the project's
mitigation measures and the monitoring efforts required to ensure
that the mitigation measures are adequately implemented.
A. Pennzoil Products Company shall provide secondary
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containment for all stored hazardous materials.
Responsible Aqencv: City of Vernon Health and Community Services
Departments
Im~lementation: Prior to issuance of permits, the City of Vernon
Health and Community Services Departments shall review the
construction plans to insure that facility modifications are
adequately designed. The construction of the containment will be
inspected and approved by both departments. The Health
Department will periodically check the site to insure that the
walls have not been damaged and that the tanks are not leaking..
Frequencv: Plan check and periodic
Method of Verification: Plan review and approval and site
inspections.
B. Pennzoil Products Company shall have onsite spill
response resources. Pennzoil Products Company shall contract at
all times with a private firm to provide emergency spill response
services.
Responsible Aqencv: Vernon Health and Fire Departments
Implementation: Pennzoil shall keep onsite at all times adequate
materials for spill response and maintain a contract with a
private emergency spill response team. The Health and Fire
Departments will make periodic inspections to verify compliance.
Frequencv: Periodic
Method of Verification: Site Inspection
C. Pennzoil Products Company shall submit for approval by
the Vernon Health Department an Emergency Response Action Plan
and a Facility Response Plan. These plans shall be updated as
necessary.
Responsible Aqencv: Vernon Health Department
Implementation: Pennzoil shall maintain an Emergency Response
Action Plan and a Facility Response Plan. The plans shall be
updated as necessary and amended as required by the Vernon Health
Department. The plans shall be kept on file in the Vernon Health
Department.
Frequencv: Periodic
Method of Verification: Plan Review
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D. Pennzoil shall comply with the conditions set forth
herein.
Responsible Aqencv: Community Services and Health Departments
Implementation: The Community Services and Health Departments
shall review all plans to ensure that all required dedication and
construction is substantially completed. They shall periodically
inspect the site to see that the operation is in accordance with
all required rules and regulations and that all permits are
obtained and maintained.
Frequencv: Plan check and periodic
Method of Verification: Plan review and site inspection
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From: Citv of Vernon
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon. CA 90058
To:-L Qffice of Planning and Research
1400 Tenth Street, Room 121
Sacramento, CA 95814
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SUBJECT:
ORIGINAL REC'O
APR 1 4 1995
COUNTY CI ERK
BY 00:(1) rr'
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-L County Clerk
County of Los Angeles
Environmental Filings
12400 E. Imperial Hwy. Rm 1101
Norwalk, CA 90650
Filing of Notice of DetermiDatiou. in compliance with SedioD 21108 or 21152 of the Pub6c Resomces Code.
Project Title
Pennzoil Products Company
State Oearinghouse Number
("If wI..,"te.t to CIeariDgbouse)
95031004
Lead Agency Area CodeffelephoneJExtension
City of Vernon (213)583-8811/X245
Contact Person Samuel "Kevin" Wilson
Project Location (iudude COUDly)
3430 26th Street, Vernon, Los Angeles County
Project Description:
e Pennzoil has operated a blending and packaging plant at the present location for over 50 years. A recent
study confirmed that the Vernon plant continues to be a viable operation and should remain a key part of Pennzoil's
long-term manufacturing and distribution strategy. In order to maintain a safe and efficient operation, Pennzoil
proposes to upgrade the condition of certain existing bulk storage, handling and blending facilities, and modernize
certain general plant facilities. This upgrade addresses major concerns in the areas of bulk storage and handling,
personnel safety, electrical service, blending, traffic flow, ADA compliance, and fire protection. The major focus of
the upgrade is to substantially improve the plant's ability to safely handle and store bulk petroleum products.
Bulk liquid products are currently stored in three tank farms, located in the west, south and east sides of the
plant. The current spill containment capacity of each of these tank farms is below the City of Vernon's requirement
of 150% of the largest tank. Additionally, there are 14 bolted tanks (2 in the west tank farm and 12 in the east tank
farm) in service. Tbe upgrade project proposes to remove these bolted tanks and increase the containment of all tank
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Specifically, the upgrade proposes to bring the spill containment of the west and south tank farms up to the
code and to replace all 14 bolted tanks with newall-welded tanks. Removing the 12 bolted tanks from the east tank
farm and raising the containment wall height will bring the spill containment capacity to 127% of the largest tank.
This is short of the 150% requirement but a substantial improvement. To bring the spill containment of the east tank
./'. . farm up to 150% would Incur substantial opemtlooal wmculti.. and costs. as a large section of the eontalnmenl wall
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.~ ~ble, a corrugated building on the eastern part of the property will be demolished to make room for this new tank
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The existing bulk loading and unloading facilities in the private roa~ement are of old design. From an
operations, safety and environmental point of view, upgrading is desirable. The improvements include enlarging the
spill containment capacity of the area so that an entire truck load can be contained and installing additional bulk
loading and -receiving equipment for increased personnel safety and efficiency.
The bulk loading facility in the center of the property will be moved to the west side of the west tank fann.
This will provide for better traffic flow and a safer working environment.
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A major part of the existing electrical service is more than 50 years old, and operating close to capacity.
Consolidation of this service and two other services will bring the plant up to code, and provide the capacity required
for the operation of
up-to-date manufacturing systems.
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The company plans to construct new rest rooms close to the main entrance. This will eliminate truck drivers
and visitors from crossing the factory floor to use a rest room, which represents a safety concern with fork lift traffic
and manufacturing activities taking place. The new rest rooms will conform with ADA requirements. In addition
to these new rest rooms, the existing employees rest rooms and change facilities will be brought up to current
standards.
The current batch blending system does not take advantage of technology' developments that have taken place
during the last several decades. The major part of the blending can be done safer and more efficiently using a
continuous-type inline blender.
In addition to the above mentioned items, the proposed upgrade also includes: (1) a new fire line to service
the east tank farm, (2) a new gate for secondary emergency access to the property, (3) ADA access to offices, and (4)
handicap parking.
This is to advise that the City of Vemon has approved the above described project on October 4, 1993 and has made
the following determinations regarding the above described project:
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1. The project will not have a significant effect on the environment.
2. A Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA.
3. Mitigation measures were made a condition of the approval of this project.
4. A statement of Overriding Considerations was not adopted for this project.
5. Findings were not made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA.
This is to certify that the Negative Declaration with comments and responses and record of project approval is
available to the. General Public at:
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CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME
CERTIFICATE OF FEE EXEMPTION
De Minimis Impact Finding
Project Title/Location (include county) :
Pennzoil Products Company
3430 26th Street, Vernon, 90023 Los Angeles County
~ Project Description:
Pennzoil has operated a blending and packaging plant at
the present location for over 50 years. A recent study confirmed
that the Vernon plant continues to be a viable operation and should
remain a key part of Pennzoil's long-term manufacturing and
distribution strategy. In order to maintain a safe and efficient
operation, Pennzoil proposes to upgrade the condition of certain
existing bulk storage, handling and blending facilities, and
modernize certain general plant facilities. This upgrade addresses
major concerns in the areas of bulk storage and handling, personnel
safety, electrical service, blending, traffic flow, ADA compliance,
and fire protection. The major focus of the upgrade is to
substantially improve the plant's ability to safely handle and
store bulk petroleum products.
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Bulk liquid products are currently stored in three tank farms,
located in the west, south and east sides of the plant. The
current spill containment capacity of each of these tank farms is
below the City of Vernon's requirement of 150% of the largest tank.
Additionally, there are 14 bolted tanks (2 in the west tank farm
and 12 in the east tank farm) in service. The upgrade project
proposes to remove these bolted tanks and increase the containment
of all tank farms.
Specifically, the upgrade proposes to bring the spill
containment of the west and south tank farms up to the code and to
replace all 14 bolted tanks with newall-welded tanks. Removing
the 12 bolted tanks from the east tank farm and raising the
containment wall height will bring the spill containment capacity
to 127% of the largest tank. This is short of the 150% requirement
but a substantial improvement. To bring the spill containment of
the east tank farm up to 150% would incur substantial operational
difficulties and costs, as a large section of the containment wall
consists of a building with numerous openings for bundles of pipes
leading in and out of the tank farm.
In order to replace the 14 bolted tanks, a new tank farm will
need to be built. Due to the limited space available, a corrugated
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building on the eastern part of the property will be demolished to
make room for this new tank farm. The soil under this building
will be checked for contaminates and, if necessary, remediated.
The new tank farm will be constructed to all current codes. This
new tank farm does not constitute an expansion of the facility, but
simply replaces the 14 bolted tanks being removed.
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The existing bulk loading and unloading facilities in the
private road easement are of old design. From an operations,
safety and environmental point of view, upgrading is desirable.
The improvements include enlarging the spill containment capacity
of' the area so that an entire truck load can be contained and
installing additional bulk loading and receiving equipment for
increased personnel safety and efficiency.
The bulk loading facility in the center of the property will
be moved to the west side of the west tank farm. This will provide
for better traffic flow and a safer working environment.
A major part of the existing electrical service is more than
50 years old, and operating close to capacity. Consolidation of
this service and two other services will bring the plant up to
code, and provide the capacity required for the operation of
up-to-date manufacturing systems.
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The company plans to construct new rest rooms close to the
main entrance. This will eliminate truck drivers and visitors from
crossing the factory floor to use a rest room, which represents a
safety concern with fork lift traffic and manufacturing activities
taking place. The new rest rooms will conform with ADA
requirements. In addition to these new rest rooms, the existing
employees rest rooms and change facilities will be brought up to
current standards.
The current batch blending system does not take advantage of
technology developments that have taken place during the last
several decades. The major part of the blending can be done safer
and more efficiently using a continuous-type inline blender.
In addition to the above mentioned items, the proposed upgrade
also includes: (1) a new fire line to service the east tank farm,
(2) a new gate for secondary emergency access to the property, (3)
ADA access to offices, and (4) handicap parking.
Findings of Exemption (attach as necessary):
The City Council of the City of Vernon has determined that
this project will not have a significant effect on the environment.
(See Resolution No. 6607).
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Certification:
I hereby certify that the public agency has made the above
finding and that the project will not individually or cumulatively
have an adverse effect on wildlife resources, as defined in Section
711.2 of the Fish and Game Code.
Title: Actinq Director of Community
Services & Water
Lead Agency: City of Vernon
Date: ~.j;9ti
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FROM:
Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Administrator
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Services & Water
TO:
SUBJECT: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - PENNZOIL PRODUCTS COMPANY
Pennzoil Products Company has submitted an application for a
conditional use permit. They currently occupy the site at 3430
26th Street. They propose to upgrade and modernize their
facility. The proposed improvements will include the upgrade of
the condition of certain existing bulk storage, handling and
blending facilities, and the modernization of certain general
plant facilities.
It is recommended that you receive the application and
supporting documents. On the basis of the supplied information
it appears that the project will require a Negative Declaration
per the California Environmental Quality Act process. It is
recommended that a public hearing for this conditional use permit
be held on April 4, 1995.
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APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
Date: 2/14/95
The Applicant( s)
Pennzoil Products Company
is/are the owner(s), lessee(s) of the property situated at
3430 East 26th Street, Vernon CA 90023
between
Sierra Pine Av.
and
Downey Rd.
and is legally described as follows (attach additional sheet( s)
if necessary):
Assessor's Block and Lot number: AP No. 6303-001-09
REQUEST: The applicant(s) request(s) a CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT to use the above
described property for the following purpose.
Blending, packaging, and distribution of lubricants and related products.
BURDEN OF PROOF: The applicant(s) shall indicate the following facts (attach additional
sheet(s) if necessary):
(1) That the site for the proposed use is adequate in size and shape:
The business has been conducted on this site for more than 50 years. During this time the size
and shape of the site has been found to be adequate. No planned change in scope of business.
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(2) That the site has sufficient access.to streets and highways, and is adequate in width and
pavement type to cany the quantity and quality generated by the proposed use; and
A 39ft. wide gate providesllCcess to 26th. Street. This tlCcess has proved to be sufflCknt for
the lllst 50 years. The site is concrete paved. No planned change in traffIC pattern. A
secondary (emergency) access has been planned in the SE corner of the property.
(3) That the proposed use will not have an adverse effect upon adjacent or abutting properties.
No known complaints from adjtlCent or abutting property owners / users for more than 50 years.
**NAME OF APPLICANT(S)
Pennzoil Products Companp
(print or type name of business)
CONTACT PERSON:
SIGNATURE:
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V4gn Askjaer
(print or type)
3430 E. 26th Street
Mailing Address
213-881-7718
(Area Code)
Phone
Vernon
City
CA...
State
1DfJ2.3..
Zip Code
STATE OF California
COUNTYOF Los Angeles
Before me, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared Vagn Askjaer,
of Pennzoil Products Company known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the
foregoing instrument, and acknowledged to me that he executed the instrument in the foregoing
capacity as an act and deed of the corporation and on behalf of said corporation.
Given under my hand and seal of office on this 1 4 th
, 1995.
My Commission Expires
On Julv/17th/1997
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APPLICANTS REPRESENTATNElRELATIONSmP TO APPLICANT (Engineer, Architect,
Attorney, Realtor):
NAME OF COMPANY:
William A. Teipe &: Associates, Inc. 1 Con.''ilulting engineers
CONTACT PERSON: Willam A. Teipe
SIGNATURE: ~ ~
3164 E. LaPtdma L-..... 71U3':::;;-
(Mailing Address) (Area Code) Phone
Anaheim
City
..CA
State
!l2M6
Zip Code
STATE OF California
COUNTY OF Los Angeles
Before me, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared William A. Teipe
of William A. Teipe & Associates, Inc. known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to
the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged to me that he executed the instrument in the foregoing
capacity as an act and deed of the corporation and on behalf of said corporation.
My Commission Expires
On July/17th/1997
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CERTIFICATION
** Name of Property Owner(s) L C Grissom/or Penn7.oil Product~ Company
SIGNATURE:Q C /f~
P.O. Box 2967
Mailing Address
(print or type)
713-546-8778
(Area Code)
Phone
Houston
City
STATE OF TEXAS
IX
State
m.52.
Zip Code
COUNTY OF HARRIS
Before me, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared J.C. Grissom
ofPennzoil Products Company known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the
foregoing instrument, and acknowledged to me that he executed the instrument in the foregoing
capacity as an act and deed of the corporation and on behalf of said corporation.
Given under my hand and seal of office on this 10th day ofFe~.,
My Commission Expires ~~
On r-5? -d?.R -1"7 otary Public For e
State of Texas
** SIGNATURES OF BOrn APPLICANT(S) AND OWNER(S) MUST BE NOTARIZED
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." 5169 )34 008 Joe~ Nelson/TRUST 24548 Peachland Ave. ~ewl;talltCa.9
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Vernon, CA
February 13, 1995
Project Overview
Summary.
Pennzoil has operated a blending and packaging plant at the present location for over 50
years. A recent study confirmed that the Vernon plant continues to be a viable operation and
should remain a key part ofPennzoil's long-term manufacturing and distribution strategy. In
order to maintain a safe and efficient operation, Pennzoil proposes to upgrade the condition
of certain existing bulk storage, handling and blending facilities, and modernize certain
general plant facilities. This upgrade addresses major concerns in the areas of bulk storage
and handling, personnel safety, electrical service, blending, traffic flow, ADA compliance,
and fire protection. The major focus of the upgrade is to substantially improve the plant's
ability to safely handle and store bulk petroleum products.
Bulk Storage.
Bulk liquid products are currently stored in three tank farms, located in the west, south and
east sides of the plant. The current spill containment capacity of each of these tank farms is
below the City of Vernon's requirement of 150% of the largest tank. Additionally, there are
14 bolted tanks (2 in the west tank farm and 12 in the east tank farm) in service. The upgrade
project proposes to remove these bolted tanks and increase the containment of all tank farms.
Specifically, the upgrade proposes to bring the spill containment of the west and south tank
farms up to the code and to replace all 14 bolted tanks with newall-welded tanks. Removing
the 12 bolted tanks from the east tank farm and raising the containment wall height will bring
the spill containment capacity to 127% of the largest tank. This is short of the 150%
requirement but a substantial improvement. To bring the spill containment of the east tank
farm up to 150% would incur substantial operational difficulties and costs, as a large section
of the containment wall consists of a building with numerous openings for bundles of pipes
leading in and out of the tank farm. Hence a variance will be requested.
In order to replace the 14 bolted tanks, a new tank farm will need to be built. Due to the
limited space available, a corrugated building on the eastern part of the property will be
demolished to make room for this new tank farm. The soil under this building will be
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checked for contaminates and, if necessary, remediated. The new tank farm will be
constructed to all current codes. This neW tank farm does not constitute an expansion of the
facility, but simply replaces the 14 bolted tanks being removed.
Bulk Handling.
The existing bulk loading and unloading facilities in the private road easement are of old
design. From an operations, safety and environmental point of view, upgrading is desirable.
The improvements include enlarging the spill containment capacity of the area so that an
entire truck load can be contained and installing additional bulk loading and receiveing
equipment for increased personnel safety and efficiency.
The bulk loading facility in the center of the property will be moved to the west side of the
west tank farm. This will provide for better traffic flow and a safer working environment.
Electrical Service.
A major part of the existing electrical service is more than 50 years old, and operating close
to capacity. Consolidation of this service and two other services will bring the plant up to
code, and provide the capacity required for the operation of up-to-date manufacturing
systems.
Employee Facilities.
The company plans to construct new rest rooms close to the main entrance. This will
eliminate truck drivers and visitors from crossing the factory floor to use a rest room, which
represents a safety concern with fork lift traffic and manufacturing activities taking place.
The new rest rooms will conform with ADA requirements. In additon to these new rest
rooms, the existing employees rest rooms and change facilities will be brought up to current
standards.
Blending Operations.
The current batch blending system does not take advantage of technology developments that
have taken place during the last several decades. The major part of the blending can be done
safer and more efficiently using a continuous-type inline blender.
General Plant Facilities.
In addition to the above mentioned items, the proposed upgrade also includes: (1) a new fire
line to service the east tank farm, (2) a new gate for secondary emergency access to the
property, (3) ADA access to offices, and (4) handicap parking.
Pennzoil Products Company
Vemon, CA.
Operations Report
The primary operations consist of blending, packaging and distribution of liquid
lubricants, primarily motor oils.
In the manufacturing operation raw materials are received, stored in bulk tanks, blended,
quality inspected, packaged in containers ranging in size from 1 quart to 55 gallons, or
shipped as bulk product.
Finished product is distributed by Pennzoil trucks and common carriers, either as
packaged product or bulk product.
All employees work a 4-day week. The packaging operations are done during four days
per week, while blending and shipping operations are carried out five days per week. In
areas w Most departments work two shifts. The first shift consists of 30 people, while II
people work the second shift.
The first shift normally operates from 4:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The working hours for the
second shift will vary with demand for finished products. When the demand is low the
hours for the second shift will typically be 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.
when the demand is high.
Pennzoil Products Company
Vemon, CA.
Hazardous Materials Report
Transporting in 1 Storage! Processing:
All items that may be considered hazardous would be shipped to the site by common
carrier or by rail.
Kerosene is used as an intermediate solvent for certain anti-foam additives. The kerosene
is shipped to the site by common carrier in typical quantities of 15 - 20 drums (55
gallons) at a time. The product is stored indoors in a well-ventilated room. The on-site
inventory never exceeds 25 drums. The anti-foam / kerosene mix is added in minute
quantities to base oils with high flash point. The finished product has a high flash point
(> than 4000F), and is not considered hazardous. Pennzoil Products Company is currently
looking into the possibility of discontinuing the use of this intermediate solvent.
A relatively small quantity (4 - 5 pallets per week) of flammable products (aerosols and
liquids) are brought in by common carrier. These products are all packed in small
packages (4 oz. - 19 oz.) labeled ORM-D (= Other Regulated Materials = consumer
commodity, which presents a limited hazard during transportation due to its packaging
size). The products are normally received on L TL (less than truckload) basis, but we do
occasionally receive a full truckload (26 pallets) at a time. The products are stored in a
dedicated aerosol storage shed southwest of the main building. The maximum inventory
of such products is 60 pallets.
For laboratory use, four drums (55 gallons) of solvents are stored in a dedicated solvent
storage shed, which is located near the south end of the blending building. These
products (Acetone, MV&P Naptha, Hexane & Heptane) are not inventoried, and only
ordered on a replacement basis.
No bulk products received by rail or truck are considered hazardous.
Shipping:
Shipping of finished products is done by Pennzoil trucks and common carriers. The vast
majority of all shipments consist of high flash point lubricants.
The small quantity of flammable products mentioned above are shipped in small lots to a
broad customer base.
.
Waste streams that may be considered hazardous (waste oil; used motor oil) are hauled by
a certified hazardous waste transporter. All such shipments are documented as required
by state and federal regulations.
The routing for nearly all south- or east-bound shipments is: East on 26th Street, south
on Bonnie Beach, East on Bandini to Long Beach freeway. For north- and west-bound
shipments: West on 26th St., north on Soto St. to the 5, 10 or 60 freeway.
Accidental spillage:
The plant maintains on-site spill response resources for spills up to a truckload (7,000
gallons) in the private road easement and up to a tank car (24,000 gallons) on the built-up
portion of the site. Contracted response resources and equipment would be made
available for larger or worst case discharges. Pennzoil Products Company has contracted
with Advanced Cleanup Technology, Inc. to provide immediate spill response capability.
Pennzoil Products Company has authority to handle one kind of off-site spills only:
Spills from products shipped by Pennzoil trucks. All Pennzoil trucks carry response
equipment for smaller spills (up to 50 gallons). For larger spills the local fire department
and Advanced Cleanup Technology, Inc. will be contacted.
In case of an off-site spill from a tank car, CHEMTREC would be notified.
The plant has an Emergency Response Action Plan and a Facility Response Plan. Spill
drills are conducted on a regular basis.
300'Owners List
Situs: 3430 East 26th St.
Vernon, Ca.
2/95
2.
Joel & Marilyn Nelson
Nelson Family Trust
24548 Peach land Ave
Newhall, CA 91321-3457
5.
Harshaw Filtrol Partnership
7 Livingstone Ave
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522-3401
8.
Ralph Horowitz & San Low Agoura
11300 W Olympic Blvd #864
Los Angeles, CA 90064-1637
11.
Sergio Arredondo
7025 E. Slauson Ave.
Los Angeles,Ca.90040-3620
Representative:
William Teipe & Assoc.
3164 East La Palma #C
Anaheim,Ca.92806-2811
ATTN Morey Tabatabai
3.
C Sciortino
5814 Wood lake Ave
Woodland Hills, CA 91367-4242
6.
Smooke Nathan Tr Smooke Family
405 Mateo St
Los Angeles, CA 90013-2219
9.
Pennzoil United Inc
PO Box 2967
Houston, TX 77252-2967
12.
Bohnhoff Lumber Co.
3411 E. 26th St.
Los Angeles,Ca.90023-4526
1.
26th Street Properties
1200 W Olympic Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90015-3906
4.
Harshaw Filtrol Partnership
7 Livingstone Ave
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522-3401
7.
Smooke Nathan Tr Smooke Fan1i
405 Mateo St
Los Angeles, CA 90013-2219
10.
Pennzoil Co
PO Box 2967
Hou~on,TX 77252-2967
13.
Rrm Properties II,L TO
6830 Van Buren Blvd.
Riverside,Ca.92509
CERTIFIED PROPERTY OWNERS' UST
AFFIDAVIT
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
SSe
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
I, Catherine Me Dermott
, hereby certify that the attached list
contains the names and addresses of all persons to whom all property is assessed as
they appear on the latest available assessment roll of the County within the area
described and for a distance of ..300 hundred (SOO) feet from the exterior boundaries
Date ~d/~
(Signed)
C~~.
mul1 {~
Subscribed and sworn to before me this dh~
day of ~~
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'(I. ,-" MARY A. HOR LOCK 1
. ::l ' COMM. 11001530 ~
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J Mr c..-. E....,. 19. 1991 I
Pennzoil Products Company
Vernon, CA.
Traffic Report
All road traffic enters the site from 26th Street through a 39 ft. wide gate. A 20 ft. private
road easement along the eastern side of the property provides for truck access for bulk
loading and unloading operations. All Pennzoil traffic on this private road is north to
south.
All rail traffic enters the site from the north, where a railroad spur branches off AT &SF' s
railroad yard. The railroad spur runs north-south through the entire length of the site.
The railroad spur does not cross anyon-site vehicular traffic.
Base oils are received by tanker truck from a marine terminal in San Pedro. The tanker
trucks unload in the private road easement on the eastern side of the property. On the
average, 4 - 5 tanker trucks are received during the day shift, and 4 - 5 received during the
night shift. Trucks and vehicles are able to pass tanker trucks unloading in the private
road easement.
Additives are received in tank cars. Most of the additives are shipped from plants in the
Mid-West. AT&SF brings the cars onto the property during an early morning switch. On
. the average, 1 - 2 tank cars are received daily. The tank cars are emptied during the day
shift and ready for AT &SF to pick up at the beginning of the next switch.
Packaging materials are shipped in by vendors in the LA area. On a daily basis, the
following packaging materials are received: 5 - 6 truckloads of empty bottles, 1 - 2
truckloads of empty drums, I truckload of cartons, and 1 truckload of other packaging
materials. The empty bottles are unloaded at a dedicated dock door, while the other
packaging materials are off-loaded at various places on the property.
Finished products are shipped out as packaged goods or in bulk. On a daily basis, 17 - 18
trucks are loaded with packaged goods at 5 loading docks located close to 26th St. access.
Trucks enter a 220 ft. long concrete paved yard and reverse into the loading docks. There
is 90 ft. free space in front of the loading docks and trucks can freely back in and pullout
of individual docks while the other docks are occupied. The loading docks are equipped
with dock levelers and dock-locks for efficient and safe loading. Appointments are
scheduled for all finished goods shipments, and it only rarely happens that trucks are
waiting off site. Bulk trucks are loaded at two loading racks. Seven 3,500 gallon tank
wagons are loaded daily at one rack in the center ofthe property, while three 7,000 tank
trucks are loaded daily in the private road easement. The tank wagons turn around in a
115 ft. by 115 ft. concrete paved yard in the back of the property. Trucks and vehicles
can pass the trucks being loaded in the private road easement.
Sufficient on-site parking, including handicap parking, is provided for all employees,
visitors and service vendors. All parking spaces are either paved asphalt or concrete
paved.
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NOTICE OF 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, April 4, 1995 at 5:00 p.m.
Applicant:
PENNZOIL PRODUCTS COMPANY
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 conditional use permit to allow the
applicant to operate a petroleum related use.
Pennzoil Products Company currently occupies
the site and is proposing to modernize and
upgrade the existing facility.
Property Involved: 3430 26th Street (see reverse side)
Review of the file: The application, maps, and supporting
information are available in the office of
the City Clerk, 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 conditional use permit
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 correspondence delivered
to the City of Vernon at';J:ior t~~
BRUCE V. MALKENHORST
City Administrator/City Clerk
Wm. "BILL" DAVIS
Councilman
CITY COUNCIL
LEONIS C. MALBURG
Mayor
BRUCE V. MALKENHORST
City Administrator/City Clerk
FAX: (213) 581-7924
CITY HALL
DAVID B. BREARLEY
City Attorney
FAX: (818) 330-5818
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:
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
March 30, 1995
Honorable City Council
City of Vernon
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, CA 90058
Gentlemen:
Pennzoil Products Company has applied for a conditional use
permit to operate a petroleum related use at 3430 26th Street.
After review of the application by the Community Services
Department, it is recommended that the conditional use permit be
granted and a negative declaration be adopted.
Herewith for your consideration are the following supporting
documents:
1. Request for conditional use permit and information
supporting the application.
2. Engineer'S Report.
3. Initial Study.
4. Notice of Public Hearing, Notice of Intent, copies of
notification letters to owners and tenants in the area and
affidavits of posting and mailing.
5. Proposed Negative Declaration.
6. Proposed Mitigation Monitoring Plan.
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Honorable City Council
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March 30, 1995
In my opinion the proposed operation will pose no adverse
effects to the City of Vernon and with the required mitigating
measures, will have no significant effects on the environment .
The project is consistent with the General Plan as adopted
by the City of Vernon.
Therefore it is recommended that the City Council determine:
1. That the project is consistent with the General Plan as
adopted by the City of Vernon.
2. That the project will not have a significant effect on
the environment in this case because of the following mitigating,
measures adopted.
3. That the project will not individually or cumulatively
have an adverse effect on wildlife resources.
It is also recommended that a Negative Declaration be
adopted with the following mitigating measures, that a Notice of
Determination and a De Minimis Finding be filed with the County
Clerk and that the Mitigation Monitoring program be approved.
A. Pennzoil Products Company shall provide secondary
containment for all stored hazardous materials.
B.
response
all times
services.
Pennzoil Products Company shall have onsite spill
resources. Pennzoil Products Company shall contract at
with a private firm to provide emergency spill response
C. Pennzoil Products Company shall submit for approval by
the Vernon Health Department an Emergency Response Action Plan
and a Facility Response Plan. These plans shall be updated as
necessary.
D. Pennzoil shall comply with the conditions set forth
herein.
Further it is recommended that the conditional use permit be
granted subject to the above mitigating measures and the
following conditions:
a. The facility shall be operated in accordance with all
current codes, rules, regulations and subject to permit fees as
adopted by the City of Vernon. The facility shall be operated in
a manner that will prevent unsanitary conditions, odors or other
nuisances. A business license and occupancy permit shall be
maintained.
Honorable City Council
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March 30, 1995
b. A hazardous materials inventory and business/contingency
plan shall be submitted and a hazardous materials permit shall be
obtained from the City of Vernon Health Department. Only those
substances approved by the Health and Fire Departments shall be
stored, used or handled at the site. Hazardous materials/wastes
shall be handled and managed in compliance with all appropriate
federal, state and local laws.
c. All parking and loading facilities shall be paved with a
hard durable surface material and shall be adequately drained,
and kept free of dust, mud, trash and weeds. Where parking or
maneuvering areas adjoin the public street a barrier shall be
constructed.
d. Plans for improvements to the facility and construction
of structures shall be submitted to both the City of Vernon's
Community Services and Health Departments for review and
approval.
e. A National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit
shall be obtained from the California State Board of Water
Resources.
f. All required federal, state, local and regulatory agency
permits shall be obtained and maintained.
g. The facility's buildings shall be structurally
maintained to exclude rodents and the property shall be
maintained rodent free.
h. Pennzoil Products Company shall dedicate property for
the widening of 26th Street as required to comply with the Master
Plan of City Streets. Pennzoil Products Company shall repair any
broken cracked or displaced sidewalk, driveway, curb or gutter
adjoining the site and shall construct new sidewalk and driveway
in the widened portion. Any interfering objects shall be
relocated by Pennzoil.
i. Pennzoil shall construct all improvements substantially
in accordance with Engineers' Report.
Honorable City Council
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March 30, 1995
j. Pennzoil Products Company shall perform the mitigating
measures set forth herein.
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CITY OF VERNON COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
ENGINEER'S REPORT
ON PENNZOIL PRODUCTS COMPANY
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO OPERATE A
PETROLEUM RELATED USE AT
3430 26TH STREET
(April 3, 1995)
Pennzoil Products Company has submitted a conditional use
permit application to the City of Vernon requesting permission to
modify and operate a petroleum related use. Pennzoil Products
Company is proposing an upgrade of their existing facility
located at 3430 26th Street.
Pennzoil has operated a blending and packaging plant at the
present location for over 50 years. A recent study confirmed
that the Vernon plant continues to be a viable operation and
should remain a key part of Pennzoil's long-term manufacturing
and distribution strategy. In order to maintain a safe and
efficient operation, Pennzoil proposes to upgrade the condition
of certain existing bulk storage, handling and blending
facilities, and modernize certain general plant facilities. This
upgrade addresses major concerns in the areas of bulk storage and
handling, personnel safety, electrical service, blending, traffic
flow, ADA compliance, and fire protection. The major focus of
the upgrade is to substantially improve the plant's ability to
safely handle and store bulk petroleum products.
Bulk liquid products are currently stored in three tank
farms, located in the west, south and east sides of the plant.
The current spill containment capacity of each of these tank
farms is below the City of Vernon's requirement of 150% of the
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largest tank. Additionally, there are 14 bolted tanks (2 in the
west tank farm and 12 in the east tank farm) in service. The
upgrade project proposes to remove these bolted tanks and
increase the containment of all tank farms.
Specifically, the upgrade proposes to bring the spill
containment of the west and south tank farms up to the code and
to replace all 14 bolted tanks with newall-welded tanks.
Removing the 12 bolted tanks from the east tank farm and raising
the containment wall height will bring the spill containment
capacity to 127% of the largest tank. This is short of the 150%
requirement but a substantial improvement. To bring the spill
containment of the east tank farm up to 150% would incur
substantial operational difficulties and costs, as a large
section of the containment wall consists of a building with
numerous openings for bundles of pipes leading in and out of the
tank farm.
In order to replace the 14 bolted tanks, a new tank farm
will need to be built. Due to the limited space available, a
corrugated building on the eastern part of the property will be
demolished to make room for this new tank farm. The soil under
this building will be checked for contaminants and, if necessary,
remediated. The new tank farm will be constructed to all current
codes.
The existing bulk loading and unloading facilities in the
private road easement are of old design. From an operations,
safety and environmental point of view, upgrading is desirable.
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The improvements include enlarging the spill containment capacity
of the area so that an entire truck load can be contained and
installing additional bulk loading and receiving equipment for
increased personnel safety and efficiency.
The bulk loading facility in the center of the property will
be moved to the west side of the west tank farm. This will
provide for better traffic flow and a safer working environment.
A major part of the existing electrical service is more than
50 years old, and operating close to capacity. Consolidation of
this service and two other services will bring the plant up to
code, and provide the capacity required for the operation of
up-to-date manufacturing systems.
The company plans to construct new rest rooms close to the
main entrance. This will eliminate the need for truck drivers
and visitors from crossing the factory floor to use a rest room,
which represents a safety concern with fork lift traffic and
manufacturing activities taking place. The new rest rooms will
conform with ADA requirements. In addition to these new rest
rooms, the existing employees rest rooms and change facilities
will be brought up to current standards.
The current batch blending system does not take advantage of
technology developments that have taken place during the last
several decades. The major part of the blending can be done
safer and more efficiently using the proposed continuous-type
inline blender.
In addition to the above mentioned items, the proposed
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upgrade also includes: (1) a new fire line to service the east
tank farm, (2) a new gate for secondary emergency access to the
property, (3) ADA access to offices, and (4) handicap parking.
1. GENERAL PLAN The proposed use conforms to the Zoning
Ordinance and the General Plan of the City.
2. SITE The proposed site is approximately 5.9 acres and
is of adequate size and shape for the proposed use.
3. ADVERSE EFFECT The proposed site is surrounded by
industrial uses compatible with the proposed use and no adverse
noise, odor, dust, smoke, light or glare, or risk of fire, or
explosion is anticipated from the proposed operation.
4. ACCESS The site has access to 26th Street. The street
is of adequate size to handle the traffic generated from the
proposed operation. They will also be receiving rail tanker cars
via an Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad spur track.
5. TRUCK MOVEMENTS Pennzoil Products Company will have
approximately 35 trucks entering and exiting the site daily. The
site is served by 26th Street. The streets traveled to access
the site have sufficient width to handle the traffic generated
from the proposed operation. Pennzoil expects an average of one
to two railcars per day to arrive at the site.
6. OPERATIONS The primary operations consist of blending,
packaging and distribution of liquid lubricants, primarily motor
oils.
In the manufacturing operation raw materials are received,
stored in bulk tanks, blended, quality inspected, packaged in
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containers ranging in size from 1 quart to 55 gallons, or shipped
as bulk product.
Finished product is distributed by Pennzoil trucks and
common carriers, either as packaged product or bulk product.
All employees work a 4-day week. The packaging operations
are done during four days per week, while blending and shipping
operations are carried out five days per week. Most departments
work two shifts. The first shift consists of 30 people, while 11
people work the second shift.
The first shift normally operates from 4:30 am to 3:00 pm.
The working hours for the second shift will vary with demand for
finished products. When the demand is low the hours for the
second shift will typically be 9:30 am to 8:00 pm, and 2:30 pm to
1:00 am when the demand is high.
7. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS All items that may be considered
hazardous would be shipped to the site by common carrier or by
rail.
Kerosene is used as an intermediate solvent for certain
anti-foam additives. The kerosene is shipped to the site by
common carrier in typical quantities of 15 - 20 drums (55
gallons) at a time. The product is stored indoors in a well
ventilated room. The on-site inventory never exceeds 25 drums.
The anti-foam/kerosene mix is added in minute quantities to base
oils with high flash point. The finished product has a high
flash point (>than 4000F), and is not considered a danger.
Pennzoil Products Company is currently looking into the
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possibility of discontinuing the use of this intermediate
solvent.
A relatively small quantity ( 4 - 5 pallets per week) of
flammable products (aerosols and liquids) are brought in by
common carrier. These products are all packed in small packages
(4 oZ.-19 oz.) labeled ORM-D (=Other Regulated Materials=consumer
commodity, which presents a limited hazard during transportation
due to its packaging size). The products are stored in a
dedicated aerosol storage shed southwest of the main building.
The maximum inventory of such products is 60 pallets.
For laboratory use, four drums (55 gallons) of solvents are
stored in a dedicated solvent storage shed, which is located near
the south end of the blending building. These products (Acetone,
MV & P Naptha, Hexane & Heptane) are not inventoried, and only
ordered on a replacement basis.
Shipping of finished products is done by Pennzoil trucks and
common carriers. The vast majority of all shipments consist of
high flash point lubricants.
The small quantity of flammable products mentioned above are
shipped in small lots to a broad customer base. Waste streams
that may be considered hazardous (waste oil; used motor oil) are
hauled by a certified hazardous waste transporter. All such
shipments are documented as required by state and federal
regulations.
The plant maintains on-site spill response resources for
spills up to a truckload (7,000 gallons) in the private road
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easement and up to a tank car (24,000 gallons) on the built-up
portion of the site. Contracted response resources and equipment
would be made available for larger or worst case discharges.
Pennzoil Products Company has contracted with Advanced Cleanup
Technology, Inc. to provide immediate spill response capability.
Pennzoil Products Company has authority to handle one kind
of off-site spills only: Spills from products shipped by
Pennzoil trucks. All Pennzoil trucks carry response equipment
for smaller spills (up to 50 gallons). For larger spills the
local fire department and Advanced Cleanup Technology, Inc. will
be contacted.
In case of an off-site spill from a tank car, CHEMTREC would
be notified.
The plant has an Emergency Response Action Plan and a
Facility Response Plan. Spill drills are conducted on a regular
basis.
8. CONDITIONS It is recommended that the following
mitigating measures and conditions be set on the permit to
adequately protect the public interests:
MITIGATING MEASURES:
A. Pennzoil Products Company shall provide secondary
containment for all stored hazardous materials.
B. Pennzoil Products Company shall have onsite spill
response resources. Pennzoil Products Company shall contract at
all times with a private firm to provide emergency spill response
services.
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C. Pennzoil Products Company shall submit for approval by
the Vernon Health Department an Emergency Response Action Plan
and a Facility Response Plan. These plans shall be updated as
necessary.
D. Pennzoil shall comply with the conditions set forth
herein.
CONDITIONS:
a. The facility shall be operated in accordance with all
current codes, rules, regulations and subject to permit fees as
adopted by the City of Vernon. The facility shall be operated in
a manner that will prevent unsanitary conditions, odors or other
nuisances. A business license and occupancy permit shall be
maintained.
b. A hazardous materials inventory and business/contingency
plan shall be submitted and a hazardous materials permit shall be
obtained from the City of Vernon Health Department. Only those
substances approved by the Health and Fire Departments shall be
stored, used or handled at the site. Hazardous materials/wastes
shall be handled and managed in compliance with all appropriate
federal, state and local laws.
c. All parking and loading facilities shall be paved with a
hard durable surface material and shall be adequately drained,
and kept free of dust, mud, trash and weeds. Where parking or
maneuvering areas adjoin the public street a barrier shall be
constructed.
d. Plans for improvements to the facility and construction
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of structures shall be submitted to both the City of Vernon's
Community Services and Health Departments for review and
approval.
e. A National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit
shall be obtained from the California State Board of Water
Resources.
f. All required federal, state, local and regulatory agency
permits shall be obtained and maintained.
g. The facility's buildings shall be structurally
maintained to exclude rodents and the property shall be
maintained rodent free.
h. Pennzoil Products Company shall dedicate property for
the widening of 26th Street as required to comply with the Master
Plan of City Streets. Pennzoil Products Company shall repair any
broken cracked or displaced sidewalk, driveway, curb or gutter
adjoining the site and shall construct new sidewalk and driveway
in the widened portion. Any interfering objects shall be
relocated by Pennzoil.
i. Pennzoil shall construct all improvements substantially
in accordance with Engineers' Report.
j. Pennzoil Products Company shall perform the mitigating
measures set forth herein.
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INITIAL STUDY AND CHECKLIST
Title of Proposal:
PENNZOIL PRODUCTS COMPANY
Date Checklist submitted: 02/28/95
Agency Requiring Checklist: City of Vernon
Agency Address:
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
City/State/Zip:
Vernon. CA
90058
Agency Contact: Samuel "Kevin" Wilson Phone: (213)583-8811
DETERMINATION
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
a) I find that the proposed project could not have a
significant effect on the environment, and
A NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared..........
b) I find that although the proposed project could have a
significant effect on the environment, there will not be
a significant effect in this case because the mitigation
measures described on an attached sheet have been added
to the project.
A NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.......... X
c) I find the proposed project may have a significant effect
on the environment, and
An ENVIRONMENTAL
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IMPACT REPORT is required........
Samuel "Kevin" Wilson
Print Name
City of Vernon
For
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ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM
INTRODUCTION
Pennzoil Products Company has submitted a conditional use
permit application to the City of Vernon requesting permission to
modify and operate a petroleum related use.
This Initial Study has been prepared to determine if the
construction and operation of this facility will have a significant
effect upon the environment. This study has been prepared in
accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
The City of Vernon will use this Initial Study as a basis for
deciding whether to prepare an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) or
approve a Negative Declaration.
PROJECT LOCATION AND EXISTING LAND USE
The existing facility is located at 3430 26th Street in the
City of Vernon. The project site is surrounded by Industrial and
Distribution type uses. The nearest residential dwelling is
located more than 1900 feet north of the site. The attached
vicinity map depicts the local vicinity and shows the relationship
of the facility to major highways in the Los Angeles area. The
site is zoned M-2, Heavy Industrial, and a petroleum related use is
allowed in this area with a conditional use permit.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Pennzoil has operated a blending and packaging plant at the
present location for over 50 years. A recent study confirmed that
the Vernon plant continues to be a viable operation and should
remain a key part of Pennzoil's long-term manufacturing and
distribution strategy. In order to maintain a safe and efficient
operation, Pennzoil proposes to upgrade the condition of certain
existing bulk storage, handling and blending facilities, and
modernize certain general plant facilities. This upgrade addresses
major concerns in the areas of bulk storage and handling, personnel
safety, electrical service, blending, traffic flow, ADA compliance,
and fire protection. The major focus of the upgrade is to
substantially improve the plant's ability to safely handle and
store bulk petroleum products.
Bulk liquid products are currently stored in three tank farms,
located in the west, south and east sides of the plant. The
current spill containment capacity of each of these tank farms is
below the City of Vernon's requirement of 150% of the largest tank.
Additionally, there are 14 bolted tanks (2 in the west tank farm
and 12 in the east tank farm) in service. The upgrade project
proposes to remove these bolted tanks and increase the containment
of all tank farms.
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Specifically, the upgrade proposes to bring the spill
containment of the west and south tank farms up to the code and to
replace all 14 bolted tanks with newall-welded tanks. Removing
the 12 bolted tanks from the east tank farm and raising the
containment wall height will bring the spill containment capacity
to 127% of the largest tank. This is short of the 150% requirement
but a substantial improvement. To bring the spill containment of
the east tank farm up to 150% would incur substantial operational
difficulties and costs, as a large section of the containment wall
consists of a building with numerous openings for bundles of pipes
leading in and out of the tank farm.
In order to replace the 14 bolted tanks, a new tank farm will
need to be built. Due to the limited space available, a corrugated
building on the eastern part of the property will be demolished to
make room for this new tank farm. The soil under this building
will be checked for contaminates and, if necessary, remediated.
The new tank farm will be constructed to all current codes. This
new tank farm does not constitute an expansion of the facility, but
simply replaces the 14 bolted tanks being removed.
The existing bulk loading and unloading facilities in the
private road easement are of old design. From an operations,
safety and environmental point of view, upgrading is desirable.
The improvements include enlarging the spill containment capacity
of the area so that an entire truck load can be contained and
installing additional bulk loading and receiving equipment for
increased personnel safety and efficiency.
The bulk loading facility in the center of the property will
be moved to the west side of the west tank farm. This will provide
for better traffic flow and a safer working environment.
A major part of the existing electrical service is.more than
50 years old, and operating close to capacity. Consolidation of
this service and two other services will bring the plant up to
code, and provide the capacity required for the operation of
up-to-date manufacturing systems.
The company plans to construct new rest rooms close to the
main entrance. This will eliminate truck drivers and visitors from
crossing the factory floor to use a rest room, which represents a
safety concern with fork lift traffic and manufacturing activities
taking place. The new rest rooms will conform with ADA
requirements. In addition to these new rest rooms, the existing
employees rest rooms and change facilities will be brought up to
current standards.
The current batch blending system does not take advantage of
technology developments that have taken place during the last
several decades. The major part of the blending can be done safer
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and more efficiently using a continuous-type inline blender.
In addition to the above mentioned items, the proposed upgrade
also includes: (1) a new fire line to service the east tank farm,
(2) a new gate for secondary emergency access to the property, (3)
ADA access to offices, and (4) handicap parking.
MITIGATION MONITORING
Public Resources Code Section 21081.6 requires that agencies
adopt a monitoring or reporting program for any project which it
has made findings pursuant to Public Code 21081 or adopted a
Negative Declaration pursuant to Section 21080(c). The mitigating
measures identified in this initial study, if adopted as part of a
Negative Declaration as anticipated, must be monitored for
implementation per Public Resource Code Section 21081.6.
If the project is approved as proposed, the permit issued by
the City of Vernon will, when appropriate, specify a schedule of
compliance for all mitigating measures imposed in the project
approval package. The City will routinely conduct inspections and
investigations at the facility for compliance with permit
requirements.
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS:
I.
Earth. Will the proposal result in: Yes
Mavbe
No
a. Unstable earth conditions or in changes
in geologic substructures?
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b. Disruptions, displacements,
compaction or overcovering of the
soil?
x
c. Change in topography or ground surface
relief features?
x
d. The destruction, covering or
modification of any unique geologic or
physical features?
-X.....
e. Any increase in wind or water erosion
of soils, either or off the site?
-X.....
f. Changes in deposition or erosion of
beachsands, or changes in siltation,
deposition or erosion which may modify
the channel of a river or stream or the
bed of the ocean or any bay, inlet or
lake?
x
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Yes
g. Exposure of people or property to
geologic hazards such as earthquakes,
landslides, mudslides, ground failure,
or similar hazards?
II. Air. Will the proposal result in:
a. Substantial air emissions or
deterioration of ambient air
quality?
b. The creation of objectionable odors?
c. Alteration of air movement, moisture,
or temperature, or any change in climate,
either locally or regionally?
III. Water. Will the proposal result in:
a. Changes in currents, or the course of
direction of water movements, in either
marine or freshwaters?
b. Changes in absorption rates, drainage
patterns, or the rate and
amount of surface runoff?
c. Alterations to the course or flow of
flood waters?
d. Change in the amount of surface water
in any water body?
e. Discharge into surface waters, or in
any alteration of surface water quality,
including but not limited to temperature,
dissolved oxygen or turbidity?
f. Alteration of the direction or rate of
flow of ground waters?
g. Change in the quantity of ground waters,
either through direct additions or
withdrawals, or through interception
of an aquifer by cuts or excavations?
h. Substantial reduction in the amount of
water otherwise available for public
water supplies?
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Maybe
No
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Yes Maybe No
i. Exposure of people or property to water
related hazards such as flooding or
tidal waves?
IV. Plant Life. Will the proposal result in:
a. Change in the diversity of species, or
number of species of plants (including
trees, shrubs, grass, crops, and aquatic
plants)?
b. Reduction of the numbers of any unique,
rare or endangered species of plants? ____
c. Introduction of new species of plants
into an area, or in a barrier to the
normal replenishment of existing
species?
d. Reduction in acreage of any
agricultural crop?
V. Animal Life. Will the proposal result in:
a. Change in the diversity of species, or
numbers of any species of animals (birds,
land animals including reptiles; fish and
shellfish, benthic organisms or insects)?
b. Reduction of the numbers of any unique,
rare or endangered species of animals?____
c. Introduction of new species of animals
into an area, or result, in a barrier
to the migration or movement of
animals?
d. Deterioration to existing fish or
wildlife habitat?
VI. Noise. Will the proposal result in:
a. Increases in existing noise levels?
b. Exposure of people to severe noise
levels?
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Yes
Mavbe
No
VII. Light and Glare. Will the proposal:
a) Produce new light or glare?
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VIII. Land Use. Will the proposal result
in:
a) a substantial alteration of the
present or planned use of an area?
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IX. Natural Resources. Will the proposal result in:
a) Increase in the rate of use of any
natural resources?
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X. Risk of Upset. Will the proposal involve:
a. A risk of an explosion or the release of
hazardous substances (including, but not
limited to: oil, pesticides, chemicals
or radiation) in the event of an accident
or upset conditions?
x (1)
b. Possible interference with an emergency
response plan or an emergency evacuation
plan?
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XI. Population. Will the proposal:
a) alter the location, distribution, density, or
growth rate of the human population
of an area? X
XII. Housing. Will the proposal:
a) affect existing housing, or create a demand
for additional housing? X
XIII. Transportation/Circulation. Will the
proposal result in:
a. Generation of substantial additional
vehicular movement?
X
b. Effects on existing parking facilities,
or demand for new parking?
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c. Substantial, impact upon existing
transportation systems?
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Yes
Mavbe
No
d. Alterations to present patterns of
circulation or movement of people
and/or goods?
x
e. Alterations to waterborne, rail or
air traffic?
x
f. Increase in traffic hazards to motor
vehicles, bicyclists or pedestrians?
x
XIV. Public Services. Will the proposal have an effect
upon, or result in a need for new or altered governmental
services in any of the following areas:
a. Fire Protection?
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b. Police Protection?
x
c. Schools?
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d. Parks or other recreational
facilities?
x
e. Maintenance of public facilities,
including roads?
x
f. Other governmental services?
x
XV. Energy. Will the proposal result in:
a. Use of substantial amounts of fuel
or energy?
x
b. Substantial increase in demand upon
existing sources of energy, or require
the development of new sources of
energy?
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XVI. Utilities and Service Systems.
Will the proposal result in
a need for new systems, or substantial
alterations to the following utilities:
a. Power or natural gas? X
b. Communications systems? X
c. Water? X
d. Sewer or septic tanks? X
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Yes
e. Storm water drainage?
f. Solid waste and disposal?
XVII. Human Health. will the proposal result in:
a. Creation of any health hazard or
potential health hazard (excluding
mental health)?
b. Exposure of people to potential
health hazards?
XVIII. Aesthetics. Will the proposal result in:
a. The obstruction of any scenic vista
or view open to the public?
b. The creation of an aesthetically
offensive site open to public view?
XIX. Recreation. Will the proposal result in:
a. An impact upon the quality or quantity
of existing recreational opportunities?____
XX. Cultural Resources.
a. Will the proposal:
Result in the alteration of or the
destruction of a prehistoric or historic
archaeological site?
b. Result in adverse physical or aesthetic
effects to a prehistoric or historic building,
structure or object?
c. Have the potential to cause a physical
change which would affect unique ethnic
cultural values?
d. Restrict existing religious or sacred
uses within the potential impact area?____
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No
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Yes
Mavbe
No
XXI. Mandatory Findings of Significance.
a. Potential to degrade: Does the project
have the potential to degrade the quality of the
environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish
or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population
to drop below self sustaining levels, threaten
to eliminate a plant or animal community,
reduce the number or restrict the range of a
rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate
important examples of the major periods of
California history or prehistory? --X
b. Short-ter.m: Does the project have the potential to
achieve short-term, to the disadvantage of long-term,
environmental goals? (A short-term impact on the
environment is one which occurs in a relatively brief,
definitive period of time. Long-term
impacts will endure well into the
future). --X
c. Cumulative: Does the project have impacts which are
individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? (A
proj ect may impact on two or more separate resources
where the impact on each resource is relatively small,
but where the effect on the total of those impacts on the
environment is significant) . --X
d. Substantial adverse: Does the project have
environmental effects which will cause
adverse effects on human beings, either
indirectly?
substantial
directly or
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XXII DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION
1) EARTH AND WATER RESOURCES
The topography of the City of Vernon is relatively level.
Although there are no known earthquake faults in the City, Vernon
is in a seismically active region and several faults in the area
are likely to cause moderate groundshaking in Vernon. The
modifications at the facility will require some minor grading for
the installation of tank footings. This grading will not cause
any changes to the geologic substructure, change in topography,
covering of any unique geologic or physical features, any
increase in wind or water erosion to the soil or any changes in
deposition. Since the ground is relatively level landslides and
mudslides are unlikely.
2) AIR OUALITY
The City of Vernon lies in the middle of the Los Angeles
coastal plain. The coastal plain has a semi-marine micro-
climate, which is characteristic of areas which are behind the
fog belt but constantly under the ocean's influence. Winters are
seldom cold and frost is rare. Spring days may be cloudy due to
high fog and summers are warmer than along the coast.
Winter temperatures are lower than a marine climate and
there is less fog in summer. The annual average daytime
temperature ranges from 84.10F in August to 66.60F in January.
Nighttime temperatures vary from 64.40F in summer to 48.40F in
winter. The average annual rainfall in the City is 14.85 inches
and occurs from late October to early April.
The City of Vernon is located within the South Coast Air
Basin of California. The basin covers a 6,600-square mile area
within Orange County, non-desert portions of Los Angeles County,
Riverside County, and San Bernardino County. Air quality in the
basin is monitored by the South Coast Air Quality Management
District (SCAQMD) at 35 monitoring stations throughout the area.
The monitoring station nearest to the City of Vernon is the Pico
Rivera station. Readings at the station are used to characterize
air quality in the City of Vernon.
The South Coast Air Basin, in general, has not attained
national and state standards for ozone, carbon monoxide, nitrogen
dioxide, and PM. Comparison with national and state standards
for these contaminants show that readings at the Pico Rivera
station have maximum ozone concentrations that are 2 to 3 times
the state standard and exceedances occur lout of every 3 days.
Carbon monoxide concentrations have not exceeded established
standards and nitrogen dioxide concentration rarely exceed state
or federal standards. Total suspended particulates have exceeded
the state standard but not the federal standard. Ambient levels
of PMlO are not monitored at the Pico Rivera station, so the Los
Angeles station is used for these readings. The readings
exceeded the state standard in 50 to 63 percent of the samples
but are generally less than the federal standard.
Pennzoil Products Company currently occupies the site and is
proposing to make minor modifications to the existing facility.
At this time they are not required to have an Air Quality Permit
from the South Coast Air Quality Management District. The
proposed modifications will not change this permit status. The
modifications will include the upgrading of tanks, upgrades to
the blending process, and upgrading of the loading system. No
change in air emissions or ambient air quality is anticipated as
a result of the modifications. The project will not cause any
odors or any alterations to air movements or climate.
3) WATER QUALITY
Groundwater resources in the City of Vernon consist of
inter-layer bedrock and aquifers, as found in the central Los
Angeles basin. There are no surface water bodies within the
vicinity of the project. No changes in water currents,
movements, absorption rate flQoa flows or drainage patterns will
occur as a result of the project. The project will not cause any
degradation to the groundwater quality and will not cause any
change in the quantity available.
Site improvements will include the construction of
containment areas. Two of the three tank farms will have a
containment capacity of over 150% of the largest tank. The third
will have a containment of 127% of the largest tank. With these
containment areas, the potential of runoff from leaks or tank
failures into surface waters is minimal.
4) BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES
The City of Vernon is urbanized and plant life is limited to
non-native, introduced and ornamental species which are used for
landscaping. Existing vegetation typically found in the City
consists of street trees, grass and other vegetation commonly
used in landscaping. Animal life in Vernon and nearby urban
communities consists of bird, reptile and mammal species that
live in close proximity to man. There are no endangered animal
species in the City.
5) NOISE
The noise environment within the City is dominated by
traffic noise. The project site is located in an industrial area
already subject to relatively high ambient noise levels. The
noise generated by the facility will not cause a significant
effect on the environment.
6) LIGHT AND GLARE
The project, as proposed, will provide outside lights for
work during the night time hours. The site is located in an
industrial area and lighting of facilities is common, therefore
no impacts from light are anticipated. The project as proposed,
will create no glare.
7) LAND USE
The project area is zoned Heavy Industry, M-2. A petroleum
related use is allowed in this zone with a conditional use
permit. The City of Vernon is primarily made up of industrial
and distribution type facilities. The project site is not
located near any sensitive sites. The nearest residential unit
is 1900 feet from the projects boundary. The site is surrounded
by compatible uses.
8) NATURAL RESOURCES
There are no natural resource extraction activities in or
near the City. Pennzoil Products Company will blend and
distribute domestic oils imported from outside of the area. The
plant will only slightly increase in capacity as a result of the
upgrades. Therefore no significapt impact to natural resources
is anticipated as a result of the operation.
9) RISK OF UPSET
All facilities within the City are regularly inspected by
the Vernon Fire and Health Departments for code violations. The
inspections are made to reduce the potential for urban fires and
chemical releases. The Vernon Fire Department has a fully manned
hazardous materials unit. All personnel are trained in hazardous
material response. The Pennzoil facility is routinely inspected
annually. No significant violations at the facility have been
documented. The proposed modifications at the facility will
enhance the safety of the facility. Containment areas will be
constructed around the tank farms. The facility utilizes
kerosine and small amounts of flammable products (aerosols and
liquids) and some solvents. The vast majority of all shipments
consist of high flash point lubricants. The small quantity of
flammable products are shipped in small lots. The existing
facility has had a very good record in the handling of its
hazardous materials.
Waste streams that may be considered hazardous (waste oil;
used motor oil) are hauled by a certified hazardous waste
transporter. All such shipments are documented as required by
state and federal regulations.
The routing for nearly all south- or east-bound shipments
is: East on 26th Street, south on Bonnie Beach, East on Bandini
to Long Beach freeway. For north- and west-bound shipments: West
on 26th Street, north on Soto Street to the 5, 10 or 60 freeway.
The plant maintains on-site spill response resources for
spills up to a truckload (7,000 gallons) in the private road
easement and up to a tank car (24,000 gallons) on the built-up
portion of the site. Contracted response resources and equipment
would be made available for larger or worst case discharges.
Pennzoil Products Company has contracted with Advanced Cleanup
Technology, Inc. to provide immediate spill response capability.
Pennzoil Products Company has authority to handle one kind
of off-site spills only: Spills from products shipped by
Pennzoil trucks. All Pennzoil trucks carry response equipment
for smaller spills (up to 50 gallons). For larger spills the
local fire department and Advanced Cleanup Technology, Inc. will
be contacted.
In case of an off-site spill from a tank car, CHEMTREC would
be notified.
The plant has an Emergency Response Action Plan and a
Facility Response Plan. Spill drills are conducted on a regular
basis
With the installation of containment areas and the
replacement of the riveted tanks, it appears that the probability
of a release is low. As stated above, Pennzoil has an emergency
action plan and a facility response plan. No further mitigating
measures are required.
10) POPULATION AND HOUSING
The population of the City of Vernon is approximately 90,
with up to 50,000 people working in the City. Pennzoil operates
an existing facility employing approximately 41 people. The
proposed modifications will not result in any increase in
employment with the exception of construction employees while the
improvements are being installed. Therefore no change in
population or housing will occur as a result of the project.
11) TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULATION
Several freeways serve Vernon. To the north is the Santa
Ana (I-5), Santa Monica (I-10) and the Hollywood (I-101)
freeways, to the west is the Harbor Freeway (I-110), and to the
east is the Long Beach Freeway (I-710). Vernon has several
arterials which bisect the City. The site has access to 26th
Street which is 50 feet in width at this location. Approximately
35 trucks enter and exit the site a day. The vehicles travel to
the site at various times and are not concentrated duripg anyone
hour. The facility receives approximately 2 railroad tank cars a
day. The volume of vehicles entering and exiting the site will
remain relatively the same after the upgrade of the facility.
The streets in the general area have adequate capacity for the