Resolution No. 6727
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RESOLUTION NO. 6727
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF VERNON GRANTING A VARIANCE TO
SEARS, ROEBUCK & COMPANY, FROM SECTION
26.4.2-6, AUTOMOBILE PARKING REQUIREMENTS,
OF THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE,
FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2700 FRUITLAND
AVENUE IN THE CITY OF VERNON
WHEREAS, Sears, Roebuck & Company (hereinafter "Sears")
owns a parcel of property located at 2700 Fruitland Avenue in the
City of Vernon which requires a variance from Section 26.4.6-7,
Automatic Expiration of Non-conforming Building, of the
Comprehensive Zoning ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the building has been vacant for a continuous
period greater than one year and Zoning Ordinance Section 26.4.6-7
specifies that a building which has been vacant for a continuous
period greater than one year shall not be occupied except in the
case that it has been brought into conformity with all
regulations; and
WHEREAS, the building is approximately 296,000 square
feet and 160,319 square feet will be used for industrial purposes
and the balance will remain vacant; and
WHEREAS, the building was constructed with insufficient
automobile parking spaces to comply with the current Zoning
Ordinance requirements; and
WHEREAS, Zoning Ordinance section 26.4.2-6 specifies
that one automobile parking space be provided for every 1,000
square feet of gross floor area for an industrial use and one
automobile parking space be provided for every 500 square feet of
gross floor area for an office use and the building requires a
1 minimum of 296 automobile parking spaces; and
2 WHEREAS, the portion of the building being used for
3 industrial purposes will require 165 automobile parking spaces,
4 157 spaces for 156,609 square feet of industrial use and 8 for
5 3,710 square feet of office space; and
6 WHEREAS, Sears is proposing a construction. project
7 in order to bring the building into conformance with requirements
8 for truck parking and loading, building code, seismic stability
9 and ADA requirements; and
10 WHEREAS, Sears intends to occupy only the southerly half
11 of the existing structure commencing at the existing dividing
12 wall; and
13 WHEREAS, 2700 Fruitland Avenue is located in the M zone
14 and the operation is consistent with the objectives of the General
15 Plan and Zoning Ordinance; and
16 WHEREAS, the City Council of the city of Vernon held a
17 hearing on said application for a variance on December 19, 1995.
18 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
19 THE CITY OF VERNON AS FOLLOWS:
20 SECTION 1: The City Council of the City of Vernon
21 hereby finds and determines that the recitals contained herein-
22 above are true and correct.
23 SECTION 2: A variance from section 26.4.2-6, Automobile
24 Parking Requirements, requiring one automobile parking space per
25 1,000 square feet of gross floor area for an industrial use and
26 one space per 500 square feet of gross floor area of an office
27 use is hereby granted to Sears, Roebuck & Company at 2700
28 Fruitland Avenue.
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1 SECTION 3: The variance shall be granted subject to
2 the following conditions:
3 (a) Prior to any modifications or construction, all
4 necessary permits shall be obtained from the City of Vernon.
5 (b) Prior to occupancy, the property shall be
6 made to substantially conform with all current City of Vernon
7 Codes (except for automobile parking) including, but not limited
8 to truck parking and loading, building code, seismic stability and
9 ADA requirements.
10 (c) Prior to occupancy, the required automobile parking
11 spaces shall be provided for the building square footage which
12 will be occupied.
13 (d) No portion of the building for which required
14 automobile parking has not been provided shall be used.
15 (e) The automobile parking for the entire building shall
16 be brought into conformance with the comprehensive Zoning
17 Ordinance prior to August 19, 2009.
18 (f) Where parking or maneuvering areas adjoin the public
19 street, a barrier wall or landscaping shall be installed and
20 maintained to meet City Standards.
21 (g) Sidewalk shall be constructed and the owner shall
22 dedicate the necessary street right-of-way to the City of Vernon
23 in order to comply with the Master Plan of streets dated June 16,
24 1992.
25 SECTION 4: Noncompliance with these conditions shall
26 constitute sufficient grounds for the city Council of the City
27 of Vernon to void this variance and require the application of
28 the authorized automobile parking space requirement.
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, BRUCE V. MALKENHORST, city Clerk of the City of
Vernon, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution, being
Resolution No. 6727 was duly adopted by the City Council of
the City of Vernon at a regular meeting of the City Council duly
held on Tuesday, December 19, 1995 and thereafter was duly signed
by the Mayor of the City of Vernon.
BRUCE V. MALKENHORST, City
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NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING
The City of Vernon will conduct a Public Hearing which you
may attend.
Place:
Vernon City Hall
City Council Chambers
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, CA 90058
Time:
Tuesday, December 19, 1995 at 5:00 p.m.
Applicant:
Sears, Roebuck & Co.
The purpose of the hearing is to obtain testimony from
affected and/or interested persons regarding this application. The
public is also invited to submit written comments regarding the
request prior to the Hearing.
Request: Grant a variance to allow the tenant to
occupy a non-conforming building that has
been vacant for more than one year.
Property involved: 2700 Fruitland Avenue, Vernon, Ca 90058
Review of the file: The application, maps and supporting
information is available in the Department
of Community Services Office, Vernon City
Hall, 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, between the
hours of 7:15 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. Monday
through Thursday.
If you challenge the granting of this variance or any
provisions thereof in court, you may be limited to raising only
those issues you or someone else raised at the hearing described in
this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the City of
Vernon at, or prior to, the eeting.
V. Malkenhorst
Administrator/City Clerk
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TO: Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Administrator
FROM: Samuel Kevin Wilson~cting Director of community
Services & Water
SUBJECT: Variance - Sears, Roebuck & Co. @ 2700 Fruitland Avenue
Sears, Roebuck & Co. has submitted a complete application
for a variance. It is requesting a variance from the Comprehensive
Zoning Ordinance, section 26.4.6-7 and are proposing to occupy a
non-conforming building that has been vacant for more than one
year. It is recommended that you receive the application and that
a public hearing for this application be set for December 19, 1995.
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CITY COUNCIL
LEONIS C. MALBURG
Mayor
THOMAS A. YBARRA
Mayor Pro-Tern
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Wm. "BILL" DAVIS
Councilman
H. "LARRY" GONZALES
Councilman
W. MICHAEL McCORMICK
Councilman
BRUCE V. MALKENHORST
City Administrator/City Oerk
FAX: (213) 581-7924
CITY HALL
DAVID B. BREARLEY
City Attorney
FAX: (818) 330-5818
S. KEVIN WILSON
Acting Director of Community Services & Water
FAX: (213) 588-2761
KENNETH J. DeDARIO
Director of light & Power
FAX: (213) 583-1983
DAVE TELFORD
Fire Chief
FAX: (213) 581-1385
LOUIS ROSENKRANTZ
Police Chief
FAX: (213) 581-1178
4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA 90058
TELEPHONE (213) 583-8811
December 14, 1995
City Council
City of Vernon
Honorable Members:
Sears, Roebuck & Company has requested a Variance from the
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, Section 26.4.2-6, Automobile Parking
Requirements, and Section 26.4.6-7, Automatic Expiration of Non-
Conforming Building, for the building located at 2700 Fruitland
Avenue, and transmitted herewith is the following evidence:
1. Application for Variance;
2. Affidavits of posting and mailing;
3. Notice of Public Hearing;
4. Engineer's Report.
The building has been vacant for over one year and cannot be occupied
unless it is brought into conformity with all regulations. The
building is approximately 296,000 square feet and the site does not
have sufficient area to supply all of the required automobile
parking. The company intends to occupy only the portion of the
building for which they can supply adequate parking. This has been
reviewed by the Acting Director of Community Services and the City
Attorney, and it recommended that the Variance be granted subject to
the following Conditions:
a. Prior to any modifications or construction, all
necessary permits shall be obtained from the
City of Vernon.
b. Prior to occupancy, the property shall be made
to substantially conform with all current City
of Vernon Codes (except for automobile parking)
including, but not limited to, truck parking
and loading, building code, seismic stability,
and ADA requirements.
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Re: Sears, Roebuck & Co.
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c. Prior to occupancy, the required automobile
parking spaces shall be provided for the building
square footage which will be occupied.
d. No portion of the building for which required
automobile parking has not been provided shall be
used.
e. The automobile parking for the entire building
shall be brought into conformance with Ordinance
801 prior to August 19, 2009.
f. Where parking or maneuvering areas adjoin the
public street, a barrier wall or landscaping
shall be installed and maintained to meet City
standards.
g. Sidewalk shall be constructed and the owner shall
dedicate the necessary street right-of-way to
the City of Vernon in order to comply with the
Master Plan of Streets dated June 16, 1992.
Very truly yours,
J/./Wdb7J /~~
B ce V. Mal~st ~.
ity Clerk
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ENGINEER'S REPORT
SEARS, ROEBUCK , COMPANY
2700 FRUITLAND AVENUE
VARIANCE APPLICATION
DECEMBER 18,1995
Sears, Roebuck & Company (hereinafter "Sears") has requested
a variance from the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance section
26.4.2-6, Automobile Parking Requirements and section 26.4.6-7,
Automatic Expiration of Non-conforming Building, for the property
located at 2700 Fruitland Avenue in the City of Vernon. The
building that it owns has been vacant for a continuous period
greater than one year and Section 26.4.6-7 requires that the
building shall not be occupied except in the case that it has
been brought into conformity with all regulations. The building
is approximately 296,000 square feet and the owner intends to use
160,319 square feet of the building.
Sears is requesting occupancy of the building without
bringing it into conformance with the automobile parking
requirements. Sears is proposing to bring the building into
conformance with requirements for truck parking and loading,
building code, and ADA regulations. However, the parcel has
insufficient space to provide all of the required automobile
parking spaces. Sears is proposing to occupy only the southern
half of the building separated by a dividing wall. They intend
to occupy 156,609 square feet of industrial use and 3,710 square
feet of office use. They intend to have approximately 70
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employees per shift, however, the shifts will not overlap. In
order to uphold the intent of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance,
it is recommended that Sears be allowed to occupy only the
building square footage for which it can provide the required
automobile parking spaces.
The proposed operation is in conformance with the Zoning
Ordinance and General Plan. Therefore, it is recommended that
the variance be granted with the following conditions:
(a) Prior to any modifications or construction, all
necessary permits shall be obtained from the City of Vernon.
(b) Prior to occupancy, the property shall be made to
substantially conform with all current City of Vernon Codes
(except for automobile parking) including, but not limited to
truck parking and loading, building code, seismic stability and
ADA requirements.
(c) Prior to occupancy, the required automobile parking
spaces shall be provided for the building square footage which
will be occupied.
(d) No portion of the building for which required automobile
parking has not been provided shall be used.
(e) The automobile parking for the entire building shall be
brought into conformance with Ordinance 801 prior to August 19,
2009.
(f) Where parking or maneuvering areas adjoin the public
street, a barrier wall or landscaping shall be installed and
maintained to meet City standards.
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(g) Sidewalk shall be constructed and the owner shall
dedicate the necessary street right-of-way to the City of Vernon
in order to comply with the Master Plan of Streets dated June 16,
1992.
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December 14, 1995
TO:
Bruce v. Malkenho~st, City Administrator
FROM:
Samuel "Kevin" Wilson, Acting Director of Community
services & Water
SUBJECT:
variance - Sears, Roebuck & Company @ 2700 Fruitland
Avenue
Sears, Roebuck & Company has requested a variance from
the comprehensiv(!ZoningordiI1ance<Section 2.6.4.,,,,2..6,.. Automobil,e
Parkin<1~(!~if~1!l~nts . and .Sedtion 26.4':6...',.. .Automatic.Expiration .Of
"~iR98\:lilding for the building located at 2700 Fruitland
Avenue. The building that it owns has been vacant for a continuous
period"greater than one year. section 26.4.6-7 requires that the
building shall not be occupied except in the case that it has been
brought into conformity with all regulations. The building is
approximately 296,000 square feet and the site does not have
sufficient area to supply all of the required automobile parking.
They intend to occupy only the portion of the building for which
they can supply adequate parking.
Herewith is the following evidence:
1. Application for variance.
2. Affidavits of posting and mailing.
3. Notice ..of . Public Hearing.
4. Engineer's report.
It is recommended that the variance be granted subject to
the following conditions:
(a) Prior to any modifications or construction, all
necessary permits shall be obtained from the City of Vernon.
(b) Prior to occupancy, the property shall be made to
substantially conform with all current city of Vernon Codes (except
for automobile parking) including, but not limited to truck parking
and loading, building code, seismic stability and ADA requirements.
(c) Prior to occupancy, the required automobile parking
spaces shall be provided for the building square footage which will
be occupied.
(d) No portion of the building for which required
automobile parking has not been provided shall be used.
(e) The automobile parking for the entire building shall
be brought into conformance with ordinance 801 prior to August 19,
2009.
(f) Where parking or maneuvering areas adjoin the public
street, a barrier wall or landscaping shall be installed and
maintained to meet City Standards.
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Bruce V. Malkenhorst
Page 2
December 14, 1995
(g) Sidewalk shall be constructed and the owner shall
dedicate the necessary street right-of-way to the city of Vernon in
order to comply with the Master Plan of Streets dated June 16,
1992.
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December 14, 1995
FROM:
Bruce V. Malkenhor,st, City Administrator
Samuel "Kevin" Wilson~cting Director of
Services & Water
Community
TO:
SUBJECT: variance - Sears, Roebuck & Company @ 2700 Fruitland
Avenue
Sears, Roebuck & Company has requested a variance from
the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance section 26.4.2-6, Automobile
Parking Requirements and section 26.4.6-7, Automatic Expiration of
Non-conforming Building for the building located at 2700 Fruitland
Avenue. The building that it owns has been vacant for a continuous
period greater than one year. Section 26.4.6-7 requires that the
building shall not be occupied except in the case that it has been
brought into conformity with all regulations. The building is
approximately 296,000 square feet and the site does not have
sufficient area to supply all of the required automobile parking.
They intend to occupy only the portion of the building for which
they can supply adequate parking.
Herewith is the following evidence:
1. Application for variance.
2. Affidavits of posting and mailing.
3. Notice of Public Hearing.
4. Engineer'S report.
It is recommended that the variance be granted subject to
the following conditions:
(a) Prior to any modifications or construction, all
necessary permits shall be obtained from the City of Vernon.
(b) Prior to occupancy, the property shall be made to
substantially conform with all current City of Vernon Codes (except
for automobile parking) including, but not limited to truck parking
and loading, building code, seismic stability and ADA requirements.
(c) Prior to occupancy, the required automobile parking
spaces shall be provided for the building square footage which will
be occupied.
(d) No portion of the building for which required
automobile parking has not been provided shall be used.
(e) The automobile parking for the entire building shall
be brought into conformance with Ordinance 801 prior to August 19,
2009.
(f) Where parking or maneuvering areas adjoin the public
street, a barrier wall or landscaping shall be installed and
maintained to meet City Standards.
Bruce V. Malkenhorst
Page 2
December 14, 1995
(g) Sidewalk shall be constructed and the owner shall
dedicate the necessary street right-of-way to the City of Vernon in
order to comply with the Master Plan of Streets dated June 16,
1992.
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APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE
Application is hereby made to the City of Vernon, petitioning for a
variance for the following described property:
Legal description (give exact legal description):
PLEASE SEE EXHIBIT #1
General location (give street address): 2700 FRUITLAND AVENUE, VERNON, CA 90058
Name of Applicant(s) : SEARS
(print or type name of business)
Mailing address 5525 SO. SOTO ST., VERNON, CA 90058 TelePhone(213)
Record owners(s) of property: Name SEARS
588-8610
Mailing address 3333 BEVERLY RD., HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL
60179
Telephone (708) 286-2400
Property owner(s) representative: Name MR. HERB KATZ OF RTK & ASSOCIATES, INC.
Mailing address 2020 SO. ROBERTSON BLVD., LOS ANGELES, CATe1~J6one (:310) 837-3606
relationship to owner(s) (engineer, contractor, attorney, purchaser,
lessor)
ENGINEER / ARCHIT.ECT
Written consent of owner(s) must be
attached.
Present use of property:
Present zoning:
Proposed use of property:
How long has owner held title to this property? FEBRUARY 13, 1990
Are there any easements controlling the use of this property?~ Yes
described
Expiration date
Are there any private or deed restrictions controlling use of this
property? ~ Yes, de~cribe
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Exhibit 1 to Exhibit A
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EXHIBIT 1
THAT PORTION OF LOT 2 OF TRACT NO. 2836, IN THE CITY OF VERNON, IN THE
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN
BOOK 35 PAGES 88 AND 89 OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY
RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWESTERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT 2; THENCE
SOUTH 0 DEGRESS 09 MINUTES EAST ALONG THE WEWSTERL Y LINE OF SAID
LOT, 891.50 FEET TO THE CENTER LINE OF 54TH STREET, (60 FEET WIDE)
EXTENDING WESTERLY FROM SAID LOT 2; THENCE PARALLEL WITH THE
NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT, NORTH 88 DEGREES 25 MINUTES EAST 750
FEET; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGRESS 09 MINUTES WEST PARALLEL WITH THE
WETERL Y LINE OF SAID LOT 2, A DISTANCE OF 334 FEET TO A POINT DISTANT
SOUTH 9 DEGREES 09 MINUTES WEST 557.50 FEET FROM THE NORTH LINE OF
SAID LOT; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 51 MINUTES WETS 300 FEET; THENCE
NORTH 0 DEGREES 09 MINUTES WETS 550 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE
NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 2; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 25 MINUTES
WEST ALONG SAID NORTHERLY LINE, 450 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE
POINT OF BEGINNING.
EXCEPTING THEREFROM ALL OIL, GAS, MINERAL AND OTHER HYDORCARBON
SUBSTANCES IN AND UNDER A PLANE 500 FEET BELOW THE SURFACE OF
SAID LAND, BUT WITHOUT ANY RIGHT OF SURFACE ENTRY ABOVE SAID 500
FOOT PLANE, AS RESERVED IN THE DEED FROM AMLMO INC., RECORDED IN
BOOK 4 PAGE 24 OF DEEDS.
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November 21, 1995
Mr. Kevin Wilson
Actinl Director of Community Services " Water
City of Vernon
4705 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, California 90058
Dear Kevin:
This1ctter should be used to authorize Herb Xa~ to repreaent Surl, Roebuck" CO,.ln
our cuntnt request for.. zooing \'Irlance for our facility at 2700 Pruitland Avenue,
Vernon, CIllfomia 90058. If any other a.sistance ia nll4ed, p1eue oontaot me or
10hn Gilmour (Facility Manaaer), and we will be happy to ptOVide whatever is needed.
Tim Troy .. 708-286.5010
John Gilmour . 212-~23..3171
Sincerely,
Tim Troy
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cc: Bruce MalkenhQrlt, City Administrator
Davld Brearley, City Attorney
William Davis, City Councilman
lohn Gllmcur, Mar. L.A. Facility
Mike DeWtt, Director cf PMDC IS
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Variance applied for (described in detail the nature and purpose of this request for which
the premises are to be used) attach additional sheet(s) if necessary:
TO ALLOW THE EXISTING FACILITY TO CONTINUE AS A DISTRIBUTION
CENTER, AFTER THE BUSINESS LICENSE HAD LAPSED FOR OVER ONE
(1) YEAR, AND TO ALLOW A VARIANCE IN PARKING FROM A CURRENT
REQUIREMENT OF APPROXIMATELY 439 SPACES TO 75 ADDITIONAL
SPACES, TO WHAT EXISTS. THE FACILITY WILL REQUIRE ONLY 75
PERSONNEL PER SHIFT AND THE SHIFTS DO NOT OVERLAP.
NOTICE TO APPLICANT: In the variance procedure it shall be shown that the following
five (5) conditions exist in reference to the property being considered. The applicant
should answer the following statements. If you have difficulty finding reasonable
answers to the statements contained in this application, it may be an indication that your
request has insufficient factors to justify approval. (Attach additional sheet(s) if
necessary).
(1) That special conditions and circumstances exist which are peculiar to the land,
structure, or building involved and ;which are not generally applicable to other lands,
structures, or buildings in the same vicinity and zone:
THIS IS A STRUCTURE BUILT IN THE 1950's AND FUNCTIONED AS
EXISTING UNTIL A LITTLE OVER A YEAR AGO WHEN SEARS~VERNON, LET
THE BUSINESS LICENSE LAPSE. IF IT HAD NOT, THE PROJECT WOULD
STILL FUNCTION AS EXISTING WITH THE PARKING NOW FURNISHED.
THE TRUCK PARKING IS LEGAL AND IS OFF THE STREETS. STRUCTURAL
and ZONING MITIGATION HAVE BEEN PROPOSED. (PLEASE SEE
ENCLOSED LETTER.)
(2) That literal interpretation of the provisions of this ordinance would deprive the
applicant of rights commonly enjoyed by other properties in the same vicinity and zone in
which the property is located, under the terms of this Chapter.
THIS PROJECT EXISTS AND HAS FUNCTIONED WITH NO TRAFFIC OR
PARKING PROBLEMS AND AS SUCH, SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO
CONTINUE. IT HAS NO ADVERSE EFFECTS ON THE COMMUNITY OR
NEIGHBORHOOD. IT HAS POSITIVE EMPLOYMENT NEEDS FOR THE
COMMUNITY.
(3) That the special conditions and circumstances do not result from actions of the
applicant:
THE ONLY CIRCUMSTANCE WAS THE LAPSE OF THE BUSINESS LICENSE.
OTHERWISE, NO CONDITIONS OR CIRCUMSTANCES WILL RESULT FROM
THE ACTIONS OF THE APPLICANT. THIS IS ONLY A TECHNICAL
CONDITION.
(4) That granting the variance requested will not confer on the applicant any special
privilege that is denied by this Chapter to other lands, structures, or buildings in the
same vicinity and zone in which the property is located:
THE GRANTING OF THE VARIANCE, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE
PROPOSED MITIGATION AND SEISMIC GRADING WILL NOT GIVE ANY
SPECIAL PRIVILEGES WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE PARKING, WHICH BY
AGREED EMPLOYEE RESTRICTION, MEETS THE CODE INTENT.
(5) That the granting of such variance will be in harmony and not adversely affect the
Comprehensive General Plan:
THIS GRANTING WILL BE IN HARMONY AND NOT ADVERSELY AFFECT
THE COMPREHENSIVE GENERAL PLAN, EXCEPT FOR THE PARKING
WHICH COULD HAVE A SUNSET CLAUSE IN THE 2009, WHICH WILL BRING
IT INTO HARMONY
NOTE:
Non-conforming use of neighboring lands, structures, or buildings shall not be
considered grounds for the issuance of a variance.
Are the required site and design plot plans showing the area covered in the legal
description and all existing and proposed improvements attached? No I Yes
Are the required three (3) area maps attached? No I Yes
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Is there a certified list attached
property owners within €JOO 1_ f the
this application?
N 'j Yes
of names and mailing addresses of all
exterior boundaries of the property in-
Is the required fee enclosed? NO/~
Make check or money order payable to ~ City of Vernon.
I declare under
belief the.fore
to the best of my knowledge and
and accurate.
Signed
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tl-15-95 02:56PM FROM SEARS
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SEARS, ROEBUCI( AND CO.
LOS ANGELES FASHION MERCHANDISING
DISTRIDUTION CENTER
4121 VALLEY BLVD.
LOS ANGELES, CA 90032
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VERNON CITY HALL
4305 SANTA FE AVENUE
VERNON, CA. 90058
MR BRUCE V. MALKENHORST
I WANTED TO THANK YOU FOR MEETING WITH MYSELF AND
MR. HERB KATZ OF RTK AND ASSOCIATES THIS PAST WEEK
AND ALLOWING US TO PRESENT OUR PROPOSED USE FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2700 FRUITLAND AVE.
AS I RELATED DURING OUR DISCUSSION, SEARS WISHES TO
UTILIZE THIS PROPERTY AS A NATIONAL FLAT DISTRIBUTION
CENTER THAT WILL REQUIRE US TO II ADD VALUE" TO THE
MERCHANDISE BEfORE RELEASING IT FOR STORE
DISTRIBUTION.
BASED ON OUR DISCUSSIONS WITH MR. KEVIN WILSON, I
BELIEVE WE'VE MET THE CITY REQUIREMENTS FOR USE OF
THE BUILDING AND HA VB AGREED UPON ALL OF THE
NECESSARY UPGRADES TO THE FACILITY ITSELF.
WE ARE ASKING FOR A VARIANCE ON THE AUTOMOBILE
PARKING FOR THE 2700 FRUITLAND ADDRESS HOWEVER
DUE TO OUR EXISTING OPERATIONS WE WILL BE ABLE TO
HANDLE ALL OF OUR CllRRENT AND FUTURE ASSOCIATE
PARKING NEEDS WITHOUT DlSRUPTING THE CITY STREETS.
fl-15-95 02:56PM FRGM SEARS
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OUR HOPE, IS THAT BY GRANTrNO THIS VARIANCE IT WILL
~LLOW SEARS TO BECOME A LONG TElli'\1l PARTNER IN THE
CROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY.
IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING IHA T THIS ISSUE WILL BE BROUGHT
BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL FOR A VOTE WITHIN THE NEXT
TWO WEEKS. IF THERE IS ANYTHING THAT I CAN DO TO HELP
CLARlFY AN ISSUE FOR YOU PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO
CALL ME DIRECTLY.
JO/ml
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cc: TIM TROY - V. P. SEARS IMPORT
MIKE DEWITT - DIRECTOR SEARS APPAREL DISTRlBUTION
BRUCE V. MALKENHORST - CITY ADMINISTRATOR
WILLIAM I!~LL" DAVIS" CITY COUNCILMAN
KEVIN WILSON - CITY OF VERNON
DAVID B. BREARLEY" CITY A TIORNEY
HERB KATZ - RTK Ik ASSOCIATES
DOLORES PETULLO - CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
W. STOVER - OPERATING MANAGER
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November 13, 1995
Mr. John Gilmour, Unit Manager
SEARS FASHION CENTER, LOS ANGELES
4121 Valley Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90032
213.331.3171
Fax 213.222.7529
Subject:
SEARS VERNON - IMPORT CENTER AND FASHION ANNEX
Dear John:
The following is our analysis and suggestions for obtaining City of Vernon variance and
approvals:
A. The existing building is non-conforming as its sideyards are less than 60' - 0" which
prevent it from being allowed an unlimited area.
B.
Because the business license had lapsed for more than one year, the City Of
Vernon initially required the entire structure and parking to be brought up to current
codes.
In wdrking with the City, specifically Kevin Wilson and Richard Lucas, the following
mitigation and equivalency solutions have been agreed upon:
C.
1. Remove a portion of the office addition on the Westerly side to
accommodat~ fire truck access.
2. Remove the entire existing canopy on the West side at the loading dock.
3. Remove a portion of the existing canopy on Eastside at the loading docks.
4.
Design and install ramps to meet accessibility codes at the East and West
docks on the South end.
5.
Create fire department truck access either on the docks (with truck ramps
at the North and South ends) or along the existing spur tracks.
6. Bring the structure into seismic compliance per preliminary submittals by the
structural engineer, Michael Ghodsi & Associates.
7 Layout parking/striping to the maximum per City standards within the
existing parking lot.
8 Truck quantity and parking are currently acceptable.
Mr. John Gilmour
Import Center/Fashion Annex
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D.
It is underst90d that Sears wishes to utilize the Southerly half of the existing structure commencing at the
existing demising wall.
E.
Existing office toilets will be remodeled to meet A 0 A and tile 24 accessibility codes.
F.
The number of Sears employees will be approximately 70 per shift, but the shifts do not over lap.
Meeting the above concerns, it is hoped The City of Vernon will permit this existing facility to regain its productive use. If
there still is concern, a re-visiting to this site for conformance of its use could be done in the year 2009 and can be
made a condition so that continued conformity is being followed.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at 310.837.3606.
Again, we look forward to working with you on this successful project.
Very Truly Yours,
ROBINSONrr AKAHASHII & ASSOCIATES. INC.
A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION
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The undersigned has duly prepared the attached "Property Owners list." This list incl"udes
all of the names~ and respective adresses, of persons being owners of property any part of
which; s wi thi n 300 feet of the outer boundaries of the property located at 2700 FruitlandAvenL
Vemon90058 . This information is to be obtained from the latest available
Los Angeles County Tax Assessment Roll.
This list was prepared on
November 22, 1995 i
. from the Tax Roll maintained at
Los Angeles County Assessors Office, 1449 9th St., Santa Monica 90401
(name and location of Office)
It is understood that the accuracy and. completeness of 1;his list is the responsibility of
the applicant.
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James W. Lunsford
,Pnnt Name'
1782 Bryn Mawr Ave.
(Street Address)
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(City. State, Zip)
(310) 392-1579
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APPLICANTS ADDRESS: 2700 Fruitland Ave.
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Owner
Street Address
Citv State Zip
5525 Soto Street Assoc. 600 Sierra Madre Villa Pasadena 91107
Mansour Faramarzipour 5011 Amigo St.
Tarzana 91356
Dahrak Inv. Inc. 5401 S. Soto St.
Vernon 90058
B.& J. Kirman et al 1408 Lomita Dr.
Pasadena 91106
B.& J. Kirman et al 1408 Lomita Dr.
Pasadena 91106
Mansour Faramarzipour 600 Sierra Madre Villa Pasadena 91107
Central Life Assur. et al 308 E. 9th St.#500 Los Angeles 90015
A Rhodes P.D.Box 121566 Fort Worth TX 76121
A Rhodes P.D.Box 121566 Fort Worth TX 76121
Vernon Pac. Properties
17316 Edwards Rd.#135 Cerritos 90701
0.& G. Klein et al
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Santa Ana 92705
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Santa Ana 92705
Los Angeles County
320 W. Temple
Los Angeles 90005
A& M. Arjad
723 N. Maple Dr.
Beverly Hills 90210
G. Efurd
5241 E. Canon St.
Long Beach 90815
G. Efurd
5241 E. Canon St.
Long Beach 90815
T.& M. Cheung
1620 Hanging Rock Ave. Montebello 90640
T.& M. Cheung
1620 Hanging Rock Ave. . Montebello 90640
T.& M. Cheung
1620 Hanging Rock Ave. Montebello 90640
Aircraft X-Ray Labs
5224 Pacific 81.
Huntington Park 90255
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21 6309-019-002 Aircraft X-Ray Labs 5216 Pacific BI. Huntington Park 90255
22 6309-019-003 Aircraft X-Ray Labs 5216 Pacific BI. Huntington Park 90255
23 6309-019-004 Aircraft X-Ray Labs 5216 Pacific BI. Huntington Park 90255
24 6309-019-005 George Newton 5216 Pacific BI. Huntington Park 90255
25 6309-019-006 Aircraft X-Ray Labs 5216 Pacific BI. Huntington Park 90255
26 6309-019-007 Aircraft X-Ray Labs 5216 Pacific BI. Huntington Park 90255
27 6309-019-008 L. Lozano 2659 E. 53rd St. Huntington Park 90255
28 6309-019-009 R. Osorio et al 2631 E. 53rd St. Huntington Park 90255
29 6309-019-010 1.& G. Rojas 1250 E. 59th St. Los Angeles 90001
30 6309-019-011 N. Quintana et al 441 N. Fresno Los Angeles 90063
31 6309-019-012 T.& M. Cheung 1620 Hanging Rock Ave. Montebello 90640
32 6309-019-013 T.& M. Cheung 1620 Hanging Rock Ave. Montebello 90640
33 6309-019-014 G. Efurd 5241 E. Canon St. Long Beach 90815
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34 6309-019-015 G. Efurd 5241 E. Canon St. Long Beach 90815
35 6309-019-016 G. Efurd 5241 E. Canon St. Long Beach 90815
36 6309-020-001 A. Cabrera 2567 E. 54th St. Huntington Park 90255
37 6309-020-002 W. Patapoff et al 5316 Pacific BI. Huntington Park 90255
38 6309-020-003 JIR Properties P.O. Box 3944 Glendale 91221
39 6309-020-004 JIR Properties 5316 Pacific BI. Huntington Park 90255
40 6309-020-005 J.& G. Sutton 4440 Falkirk Bay Oxnard 93035
41 6309-020-006 H. Hanawalt 78 West View Dr. Roseburg Bch. OR 9747C
42 6309-020-007 M. Margolis P.O.Box 2166 Huntington Park 90255
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43 6309-020-008 M. Margolis P.D.Box 2166 Huntington Park 90255
44 6309-020-009 M. Margolis P.D.Box 2166 Huntington Park 90255
45 6309-020-010 J.& A. Buttemere 2638 E. 53rd Huntington Park 90255
46 6309-020-011 J.& A. Buttemere 2632 E. 53rd . Huntington Park 90255
47 6309-020-012 W. Little 6161 Temple Hill Dr. Los Angeles 90068
48 6309-020-013 Aircraft X-Ray Labs 5216 Pacific BI. Huntington Park 90255
49 6309-020-014 Aircraft X-Ray Labs 5216 Pacific BI. Huntington Park 90255
50 6309-020-015 A. Cali va 14353 Valeda Dr. La Mirada 90638
51 6309-021-005 M. Shakibkoo 4162 Alonzo Ave. Encino 91316
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52 6309-021-006 W. Agnew et al 253 Window Rock Ct. Grand Junction, CO 81503
53 6309-021-007 R. Hahn 2631 E. 55th St. Huntington Park 90255
54 6309-021-008 R. Hahn 2631 E. 55th St. Huntington Park 90255
55 6309-021-011 V. Pineda 709 Fremont Ave. So.Pasadena 91030
56 6309-021-012 W. Adams et al 1827 N. Bel Aire Rd. Burbank 91504
57 6309-021-013 W. Adams et al 1827 N. Bel Aire Rd. Burbank 91504
58 6309-021-017 R. Hahn 2631 E. 55th St. Huntington Park 90255
59 6309-021-019 R. & M. Leonard 8118 Alameda St. Downey 90242
60 6309-021-020 W. Adams et al 2631 E. 55th St. Huntington Park 90255
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The following information is required for all radius maps.
1. Prepare the map to ,I :scale of 1-.100'. Show all properties within a 300 foot
radius from the exterior boundaries of the subject property. This ~p shall
include information shown on the sample map. including:
Streets
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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 7th day of
December, 1995 at 4:15 p.m. post three (3) copies of:
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING to be held 12/19/95 (see
attached copy) regarding a variance application for
SEARS, ROEBUCK & CO. to allow the tenant to occupy a
non-conforming building that has been vacant for more
than one year at 2700 Fruitland Avenue.
One in each of the following places to wit: At the
northwest corner of 38th Street and Santa Fe Avenue; the
northeast corner of Leonis Boulevard and Pacific Boulevard;
and on the bulletin board in the lobby of the City Hall of
the city of Vernon, located at 4305 Santa Fe Avenue,
all in said City, there being no newspaper of general
circulation print~~ and}~ublished in the City of Vernon.
Date: /2/11'1:5 ~ Lv~
Bill Wilson, Engineering Aide
State of California )
) ss.
County of Los Angeles )
On ~:l.~,- \\ \<\C'\-S- before me,
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S~R.(\'r- L, I::hcx.W()~
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 he executed the same in his authorized capacity, and
that by his signature on the instrument the person, or the
entity upon behalf of which the person acted, executed the
instrument.
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AFFIDAVIT OF MAILING
I, Rose Gonzales, declare as follows:
1. That I am employed in the Community services Department
in the position of secretary.
2. That on December 7, 1995 I mailed a copy of: NOTICE OF
SCHEDULING OF A PUBLIC HEARING to be held December 19, 1995 regarding
a variance application for 2700 Fruitland Avenue along with a
cover letter to the property owners and interested parties on the
attached lists, by depositing said copies in the united states Mail,
with postage fully prepaid.
,
Dolores Petullo
Chamber of Commerce
3801 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, CA 90058
Robert J. Niccum
L.A. Unified School
oist.
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
sidneyR. Title
Market pr~perties, Inc.
5245 Pacific Concourse
suite 190
Los Angeles, CA 90045
H.P. Long
SWeetener Products
2050 E. 38th street
Vernon, . CA 90058
Louis Chertkow
Elkay plastics Company,
Inc.
P.O. Box 23008
Vernon, CA 90023
E.J. Contreras
Owens-Brockway
2901 Fruitland Avenue
Vernon, CA 90058
Gloria Molina
Bd. of Supervisors
500 W. Temple street
Suite 856
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Dave Karrker
California Water Service..
5243 E. Sheila Street
Commerce, CA 90022
John Kinas
united states Aluminum
3663 Bandini Boulevard
Vernon, CA 90023
Ron Matik
33292 Pleasant Oak Dr.
Springville, CA 93265
Ellen Orlando
Karen Lehrer
2300 E. 11th street
Los Angeles, CA 90021
Brent P. Chappell
Catellus Development
Corp.
1065 N. Pacificenter
Drive, suite 200
Anaheim, CA 92806
Mothers of East L.A.
Ms. Guiterrez
924 S. Matt Street
Los Angeles, CA 90023
Nathan Smooke
P.o. Box 1311
Los Angeles, CA 90053
J.J. Little
J.J. Little Company,
Inc.
3700 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, CA 90058
L.R. Luppen
Metal Products
Engineering
3864 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, CA 90058
David Nazaryk
Catellus Development
Corp. ;
1065 N. Pacificenter
. Drive, suite 200
Anaheim,CA 92806
Connie M_ Carrasco,
President
Chem-Tech systems, In<
3650 East 26th street
Vernon, CA 90023
James H. Hilands
Heger Realty corporat
5657 E. Washington Bl
Los Angeles, CA 9004
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A. CABRERA
2567 E. 54th STREET
HUNTINGTON PARK, CALIF.
90255
JIR PROPERTIES
5316 PACIFIC BLVD
HUNTINGTON PARK, CALIF.
90255
M. MARGOLIS
P.O. BOX 2166
HUNTINGTON PARK, CALIF.
90255
A. CALIVA
14353 VALEDA DR.
LA MIRADA, CALIFORNIA
90638
R. HAHN
2631 E. 55TH STREET
HUNTINGTON PARK, CALIF
90255
R & M LEONARD
8118 ALAMEDA STREET
DOWNEY, CALIFRONIA
90242
SEARS
3333 BEVERLY RD.
HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL
60179
W. PATAPOFF et al
5316 PACIFIC BLVD
HUNTINGTON PARK, CALIF.
90255
J & G SUTTON
4440 FALKIRK BAY
OXNARD, CALIFORNIA
93035
J & A BUTTEMERE
2638 E. 53rd STREET
HUNTINGTON PARK, CALIF.
90255
M. SHAKIBKOO
4162 ALONZO AVENUE
ENCINO, CALIFORNIA 9131€
V. PINEDA
709 FREMONT AVENUE
SO. PASADENA, CALIFORNIA.
91030
W. ADAMS et al
2631 E. 55th STREET
HUNTINGTON PARK, CALIF.
90255
HERB KATZ
RTK & ASSOCIATES
2020 ROBERTSON BLVD
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
90034
JIR PROPERTIES
P.O. BOX 3944
GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA
91221
H. HANAWAlT
78 WEST VIEW DRIVE
ROSEBURG BCH, OR
97470
W. LITTLE
6161 TEMPLE HILL DRIVE
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
90068
W. AGNEW et al
253 WINDOW ROCK CT.
GRAND JUNCTION, CO
81503
w. ADAMS et al
1827 N. BEL AIRE RD
BURBANK, CALIFORNIA
91504
SEARS
5525 SOTO STREET
VERNON, CALIFORNIA
90058
DAHRAK INV. INC.
5401 S. SOTO STREET
VERNON, CALIFORNIA
90058
CEN'l:RAL LIFE ASSUR.
et al
308 E. 9th Street #500
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
90015
D & G KLEIN et al
15581 VISTA MAR
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
92705
G. EFURD
5241 E. CANON STREET
LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA
90815
AIRCRAFT X-RAY LABS
5216 PACIFIC BLVD
HUNTINGTON PARK, CALIF.
90255
R. OSORIO et al
2631 E. 53rd STREET
HUNTINGTON PARK, CALIF.
90255+
5525 SOTO STREET ASSOC.
600 SIERRA MADRE VILLA
PASADENA, CALIFORNIA
91107
B & J KIRMAN et al
1408 LOMITA DRIVE
PASADENA, CALIFORNIA
91106
A. RHODES
P.O. BOX 121566
FORT WORTH, TEXAS 76121
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
320 W. TEMPLE
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
90005
T & M CHEUNG
1620 HANGING ROCK AVE
MONTEBELLO, CALIFORNIA
90640
GEORGE NEWTON
5216 PACIFIC BLVD
HUNTINGTON PARK, CALIF.
90255
I & G ROJAS
1250 E. 59th STREET
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
90001
MANSOUR FARAMARZIPOUR
5011 AMIGO STREET
TARZANA, CALIFORNIA
91356
MANSOUR FARAMARZIPOUR
600 SIERRA MADRE VILLA
PASADENA, CALIFORNIA
91107
VERNON PAC. PROPERTIES
17316 EDWARDS RD #135
CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA
90701
A & M ARJAD
723 N.. MAPLE DR.
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIF.
90210
AIRCRAFT X-RAY LABS
5224 PACIFIC BLVD
HUNTINGTON PARK, CALIF.
90255
L. LAZANO
2659 E. 53rd STREET
HUNTINGTON PARK, CALIF.
90255
N. QUINTANA et al
441 N. FRESNO
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
90063
City of Vernon
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, California 90058
(213) 583-8811
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING
The City of Vernon will conduct a Public Hearing which you
may attend.
Place:
Vernon City Hall
City Council Chambers
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, CA 90058
Time:
Tuesday, December 19, 1995 at 5:00 p.m.
Applicant:
Sears, Roebuck & Co.
The purpose of the hearing is to obtain testimony from
affected and/or interested persons regarding this application. The
public is also invited to submit written comments regarding the
request prior to the Hearing.
Request: Grant a variance to allow the tenant to
occupy anon-conforming building that has
been vacant for more than one year.
Property involved: 2700 Fruitland Avenue, Vernon, Ca 90058
Review of the file: The application, maps and supporting
information is available in the Department
of Community Services Office, Vernon City
Hall, 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, between the
hours of 7:15 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. Monday
through Thursday.
If you challenge the granting of this variance or any
provisions thereof in court, you may be limited to raising only
those issues you or someone else raised at the hearing described in
this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the City of
Vernon at, or prior to, the eeting.
V. Malkenhorst
Administrator/City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. 6727
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF VERNON GRANTING A VARIANCE TO
SEARS, ROEBUCK & COMPANY, FROM SECTION
26.4.2-6, AUTOMOBILE PARKING REQUIREMENTS
AND SECTION 26.4.6-7, AUTOMATIC EXPIRATION
OF NON-CONFORMING BUILDING, OF THE
COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE, FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2700 FRUITLAND AVENUE
IN THE CITY OF VERNON
WHEREAS, Sears, RoebUCk & Company (hereinafter "Sears")
owns a parcel of property located at 2700 Fruitland Avenue in the
City of Vernon which requires a variance from Section 26.4.6-7,
Automatic Expiration of Non-conforming Building, of the
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the building has been vacant for a continuous
period greater than one year and Zoning Ordinance Section 26.4.6-7
specifies that a building which has been vacant for a continuous
period greater than one year shall not be occupied except in the
case that it has been brought into conformity with all
regulations; and
WHEREAS, the building is approximately 296,000 square
feet and 164,000 square feet will be used for industrial purposes
and the balance will remain vacant; and
WHEREAS, the building was constructed with insufficient
automobile parking spaces to comply with the current Zoning
Ordinance requirements; and
WHEREAS, Zoning Ordinance Section 26.4.2-6 specifies
that one automobile parking space be provided for every 1,000
square feet of a industrial use and one automobile parking
space be provided for every 500 square feet of office use and the
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SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO.Wi~ ~~~ ~ ~
LOS ANGELES FASmONMERCHANDISING " if;~ 'i.:J
. DISTRlBUTION CENTER . ~l \,1 '5 Ott\Ct.
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4121 VALLEY BLVD. ~\S\B 'NO~
LOS ANGELES, CA 90032 C\"\'< f>.O~~,< or \Jt.s'~\
VERNON CITY HALL
4305 SANTA FE AVENUE
VERNON, CA. 90058
MR BRUCE V. MALKENHORST
I WANTED TO THANK YOU FOR MEETING WITH MYSELF AND
MR. HERB KATZ OF RTK AND ASSOCIATES THIS PAST WEEK
AND ALLOWING US TO PRESENT OUR PROPOSED USE FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2700 FRUITLAND AVE.
AS I RELATED DURING OUR DISCUSSION, SEARS WISHES TO
UTILIZE THIS PROPERTY AS A NATIONAL FLAT DISTRIBUTION
CENTER THAT WILL REQUIRE US TO "ADD VALUE" TO THE
MERCHANDISE BEFORE RELEASING IT FOR STORE
DISTRIBUTION.
BASED ON OUR DISCUSSIONS WITH MR. KEVIN WILSON, I
BELIEVE WE'VE MET THE CITY REQUIREMENTS FOR USE OF
THE BUILDING AND HAVE AGREED UPON ALL OF THE
NECESSARY UPGRADES TO THE FACILITY ITSELF.
WE ARE ASKING FOR A VARIANCE ON THE AUTOMOBILE
PARKING FOR THE 2700 FRUITLAND ADDRESS HOWEVER
DUE TO OUR EXISTING OPERATIONS WE WILL BE ABLE TO
HANDLE ALL OF OUR CURRENT AND FUTURE ASSOCIATE
PARKING NEEDS WITHOUT DISRUPTING THE CITY STREETS.
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OUR HOPE, IS THAT BY GRANTING THIS VARIANCE IT WILL
ALLOW SEARS TO BECOME A LONG TERM PARTNER IN THE
GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY.
IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING THAT THIS ISSUE WILL BE BROUGHT
BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL FOR A VOTE WITHIN THE NEXT
TWO WEEKS. IF THERE IS ANYTHING THAT I CAN DO TO HELP
CLARIFY AN ISSUE FOR YOU PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO
CALL ME DIRECTL Y.
JG/ml
11/15/95
GER
CC: TIM TROY - V. P. SEARS IMPORT
MIKE DEWITT - DIRECTOR SEARS APPAREL DISTRIBUTION
BRUCE V. MALKENHORST - CITY ADMINISTRATOR
WILLIAM "BILL" DAVIS - CITY COUNCILMAN
KEVIN WILSON - CITY OF VERNON
DAVID B. BREARLEY - CITY ATTORNEY
HERB KATZ - RTK & ASSOCIATES
DOLORES PETULLO - CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
W. STOVER - OPERATING MANAGER
ATTACHMENT (1)
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'1itc.!wll Robinson, AlA
Thomas Takahashi. ALl
Herbert Katz .Ir.,IIA
Alfredo Cabrera. 11\
Malldana Motahari. All
William So
2020 S. Hobertson Blvd.
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Robinson / Takahashi / Katz & Assodates ArchiteclIIre., Engineering. Planning
November 13, 1995
Mr. John Gilmour, Unit Manager
SEARS FASHION CENTER, LOS ANGELES
4121 Valley Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90032
213.331.3171
Fax 213.222.7529
Subject:
SEARS VERNON - IMPORT CENTER AND FASHION ANNEX
Dear John:
The following is our analysis and suggestions for obtaining City of Vernon variance and
approvals:
A. The existing building is non-conforming as its sideyards are less than 60' - 0" which
prevent it from being allowed an unlimited area.
8.
Because the business license had lapsed for more than one year, the City Of
Vernon initially required the entire structure and parking to be brought up to current
codes.
C.
In wdrking with the City, specifically Kevin Wilson and Richard Lucas, the following
mitigation and equivalency solutions have been agreed upon:
1. Remove a portion of the office addition on the Westerly side to
accommodate fire truck access.
2. Remove the entire existing canopy on the West side at the loading dock.
3. Remove a portion of the existing canopy on Eastside at the loading docks.
4.
Design and install ramps to meet accessibility codes at the East and West
docks on the South end.
5.
Create fire department truck access either on the docks (with truck ramps
at the North and South ends) or along the existing spur tracks.
6, Bring the structure into seismic compliance per preliminary submittals by the
structural engineer, Michael Ghodsi & Associates.
7. Layout parking/striping to the maximum per City standards within the
existing parking lot.
8 Truck quantity and parking are currently acceptable.
Mr. Johl1 Gilmour
Import Center/Fashion Annex
Page 2
D. It is understpod that Sears wishes to utilize the Southerly half of the existing structure commencing at the
existing delT1ising wall.
E. Existing office toilets will be remodeled to meet A 0 A and tile 24 accessibility codes.
F. The number of Sears employees will be approximately 70 per shift, but the shifts do not over lap.
Meeting the above concerns, it is hoped The City of Vernon will permit this existing facility to regain its productive use. If
there still is concern, a re-visiting to this site for conformance of its use could be done in the year 2009 and can be
made a condition so that continued conformity is being followed.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at 310.837.3606.
Again, we look fOlWard to working with you on this successful project.
Very Truly Yours,
ROBINSONfT AKAHASHII & ASSOCIATES. INC.
A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION
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SEARS, ROEBUCI( AND CO.
LOS ANGELES FASHION MERCHANDISING
DISTIUllUTION CENTER
412.1 VALLEY llL YD.
LOS ANGELES, CA 90032
VERNON CITY HALL
4305 SANTA FE AVENUE
VERNON, CA. 90058
ATT: MR BRUCE V. MALKENHORST
SIR,
I WANTED TO TAKE THE TIME TO PERSONALLY RECOGNIZE
THE EFFORTS OF MR. KEVIN WILSON - THE ACTING DIRECTOR
OF COMMUNITY SERVICES AND WATER IN HELPING US
UNDERSTAND THE CITY'S PERSPECTIVE WHILE WE WERE IN
THE PROCESS OF APPLYING FOR A VARIANCE ON THE
BUILDING LOCATED AT 2700 FRUITLAND AVENUE.
AS I RELATED DURING OUR DISCUSSIONS, SEARS WISHES TO
UTILIZE THIS PROPERTY AS A NATIONAL FLAT DISTRIBUTION
CENTER. THIS IS A DRAMATIC NEW FOCUS FOR OUR
COMPANY THAT WILL HAVE AN IMMEDIATE IMPACT FOR
BOTH SEARS AND THE COMMUNITY ON A DOMESTIC AND
INTERNATIONAL LEVEL.
WITHOUT MR. WILSON'S PATIENCE AND GUIDANCE I AM NOT
SURE WE WOULD BE IN A POSITION TO CONTINUE OUR
OPERATIONS WITHIN THE CITY. PLEASE PASS ON MY SINCERE
GRATITUDE TO HIM.
JG/ml
12/27/95
SINCERJjLY,/ c 0
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James W. Lunsford
Land Use Consultant
1782 Bryn Mawr Ave.
Santa Monica CA 90405
(318) 392-1579
RTK Architects
2020 S. Robertson 81.
Los Angeles 90034
837-3606
November 24, 1995
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11/24 Prep. 300' Radius Map, Property 7.5 hrs @ 35.
Owners List and Addresses
2700 Fruitland Ave., Vernon 90058
$242.50