Resolution No. 76151 RESOLUTION NO. 7615
2 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF VERNON GRANTING A VARIANCE TO
3 LIGHTON PROPERTY LLC FROM SECTION
26.4.2-8 (e), DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, OF
4 THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE, FOR
THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 2040 45"
5 STREET IN THE CITY OF VERNON
6 WHEREAS, Lighton Property LLC (hereinafter referred to
7 as "Lighton") has proposed to build a new industrial building
8 located at 2040 45th Street in the City of Vernon and is
9 requesting a variance from Section 26.4.2-8(e), Development
10 Standards, of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance (".Zoning
11 Ordinance"); and
12 WHEREAS, Lighton is located in the M-Zone; and
13 WHEREAS, the Community Services Department has
14 performed an Initial Study dated August 16, 2000, to determine
15 whether the proposed project will have adverse impacts on the
16 environment and has determined that the proposed project will
17 not have a significant adverse effect on the environment, and
18 the Director of Community Services & Water has recommended that
19 a Negative Declaration be adopted in compliance with the
20 California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"); and
21 WHEREAS, the City of Vernon has provided notice of its
22 intent to adopt a negative declaration for the proposed project
23 and has provided a public review period of not less than 20
24 days, as required by the California Environmental Quality Act
25 and the State CEQA Guidelines; and
26 WHEREAS, the proposed site is surrounded by industrial
27 uses compatible with the proposed use and no adverse effects
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1 glare, or risk of fire, infection or explosion is anticipated
2 from the proposed operation; and
3 WHEREAS, the property is currently a vacant empty lot
4 which is proposed to be constructed by Lighton for an
5 unspecified use which will be subject to the objectives of the
6 General Plan and Zoning Ordinance; and
7 WHEREAS, the proposed building on the property will
8 measure approximately 20,900 square feet in area; and
9 WHEREAS, Lighton has prepared a site plan that has the
to required number of truck parking, truck loading, and automobile
11 parking spaces pursuant to the Zoning Ordinance; and
12 WHEREAS, the property fronts 45th Street, St. Charles,
13 and 46th Street; and
14 WHEREAS, the building is on a lot 150 feet wide
15 measured east to west along St. Charles Street and 167 feet long
16 measured north to south along 45th and 46th Street; and
17 WHEREAS, the radii on the corners of 45th Street/St
18 Charles Street and 46th Street/St. Charles Street have not yet
19 been improved; and
20 WHEREAS, the radii currently measure 8 feet and 8.3
21 feet respectively and the applicant has proposed to enlarge
22 those radii to 52 feet each as indicated in their site plan; and
23 WHEREAS, the lot is not large enough to comply with
24 the minimum distance requirements for all new driveways as
25 required by Section 26.4.2-8(e) of the Zoning Ordinance; and
26 WHEREAS, strict application of Section 26.4.2-8(e) of
27 the Zoning Ordinance would restrict the construction of a new
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1 building .on the lot and thus would create an unreasonable
2 financial hardship to the property owner; and
3 WHEREAS, with approval of the variance the property
4 will conform to the requirements of Zoning Ordinance; and
5 WHEREAS, the City Council has received a Staff Report
6 dated July 26, 2000, upon which it has relied in making the
7 foregoing recitals; and
8 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Vernon held a
9 hearing on said application for a variance on September 5, 2000;
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11 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
12 THE CITY OF VERNON AS FOLLOWS:
13 SECTION 1: The City Council of the City of Vernon
14 hereby finds and determines that the recitals contained herein-
15 above are true and correct.
16 SECTION 2: A variance from Section 26.4.2-8(e) of thej
17 Comprehensive Zoning, is hereby granted for the property locatedl'
18 at 2040 45th Street.
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SECTION 3: The variance granted is subject to the
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following conditions:
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22 a. Prior to occupancy, Lighton Property LLC shall be
23 operated in accordance with, and made to conform with all
24 current codes, rules, regulations including but not limited to
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the parking, loading, maneuvering requirements, and subject to
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permit fees as adopted by the City of Vernon.
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28 b. All required federal, state, local and regulatory
agency permits shall be obtained prior to operation. Prior to
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1 occupancy a business license and occupancy permit shall be
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obtained.
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C. All required frontage improvements shall be
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5 constructed and all existing cracked sidewalk, curb and gutter
6 adjacent to the site on 45th Street, St. Charles Street, and 46th
7 Street and prior to occupying all required frontage improvements
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shall be constructed including but not limited to the curb
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returns being widened on 45 Street/St Charles Street and 46th
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11 Street/St Charles Street in a manner acceptable by the Director
12 of Community Services.
13 d. Noncompliance with the conditions shall constitute
14 sufficient grounds for the City Council of the City of Vernon to
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void this variance.
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17 e. Lighton Property LLC shall provide to the City of
18 Vernon a utility easements if required in a form and manner
19 expectable by the Director of Community Services and Water.
20 f. The number of employees at the site shall be
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consistent with the limitations set by the Federal, State, and
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23 local governments for the number of persons that can occupy a
24 building 20,900 square feet in area. There shall be an adequate
25 number of restroom and washroom facilities to accommodate the
26 employees on -site as well as adequate number of automobile
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parking spaces.
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g. Lighton Property LLC shall implement a dust control
program in compliance with AQMD standards prior to beginning any
paving or grading on -site. The program shall be in a form and
manner acceptable to the Department of Community Services.
h. Lighton Property LLC shall not generate in excess of
146 vehicle trips per day.
i. If required the City of Vernon shall require a
Hazardous Materials Establishment Permit, to be submitted to and
approved by the City of Vernon Environmental Health and Fire
Departments. A Hazardous Materials Establishment Permit shall
include, but not be limited to, instruction and on-the-job
training of employees to identify and handle hazardous materials
and shall be conducted by an individual knowledgeable in
hazardous materials. management. As required by the Hazardous
Materials Establishment Permit a detailed log shall be
maintained to account for and monitor all hazardous materials
that are brought into, stored, and leave the site.
j, If required, the proponent shall submit a Notice of
Intent to the California Regional Water Quality Control Board
(CRWQCB) to address National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) requirements regarding storm water runoff. A
copy of the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) as
required under the NPDES permit shall be submitted to the
Environmental Health Department for review.
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SECTION 4: Noncompliance with these conditions shall
constitute sufficient grounds for the City Council of the City
of Vernon to void this variance and require the application of
Zoning Ordinance Section 26.4.2-8(e).
SECTION 5: The City Clerk of the City of Vernon shall
certify to the passage of this Resolution and thereupon and
thereafter the same shall be in full force and effect.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of September, 2000
EONIS C. MALBUR , Mayor
ATTEST•
BRUCE V. MALKENHORST, City Clerk
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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. 7615 was duly adopted by the City Council of the
City of Vernon at a regular meeting of the City Council duly
held on Tuesday, September 5, 2000 and thereafter was.duly
signed by the Mayor of the City of Vernon.
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(SEAL)
BRUCE V. MALKENHORST, City Clerk
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SUPPORTING
DOCUMENTS
CITY COUNCIL i►
LEONIS C. MALBURG
Mayor S V
THOMAS A. YBARRA
Mayor Pro-Tem
WM. 'BILL" DAVIS, `J/
Councilman
H. "LARRY" GONZALES
Councilman
W. MICHAEL MCCORMICK
Councilman
CITY HALL
4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA 90058
TELEPHONE (323) 583-8811
BRUCE V. MALKENHORST
City Administrator / City Clerk
FAX (323) 581-7924
August 31, 2000
City Council
City of Vernon
Honorable Members:
EDUARDO OLWO
City Attorney
FAX: (562) 927-8722
KEVIN WILSON
Director of Community Services & Water
FAX: (323) 588-2761
KENNETH J. DeDARIO
Director of Municipal Utilities
FAX: (323) 583-1983
DAVE TELFORD
Fire Chief
FAX: (323) 581-1385
BRUCE W. OLSON
Police Chief
FAX: (323) 583-5236
Lighton Property LLC located at 2040 45th Street in the City
of Vernon has requested a variance from the Comprehensive
Zoning Ordinance Section 26.4.2-8(e). They are proposing to
install two (2) driveways that do not comply with the distance
requirements stated in Section 26.4.2-8(e) of the City of
Vernon Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance at their property
located at 2040 45th Street.
Submitted herewith are the following documents:
1. Staff report
2. Application for variance
3. Notice of Intent, Notice of Public Hearing,
copies of notification letters to owners and
tenants in the area and affidavits of posting and
mailing
4. Environmental Checklist Form and Initial Study
5. Proposed Negative Declaration
The proposed operation will not pose any adverse effects to
the City of Vernon and will not have any significant
effects on the environment, and mitigating measures are not
required.
Lighton Property LLC
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The project is consistent with the General Plan as adopted
by the City of Vernon.
It is hereby 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; and
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 and that a Notice of Determination and a De Minimis
Finding be filed,with the County Clerk.
It is further recommended that the variance be granted with
the following conditions:
a. Prior to occupancy, Lighton Property LLC shall be
operated in accordance with, and made to conform with, all
current codes, rules and regulations, including but not
limited to, parking, loading and maneuvering requirements;
and be subject to permit fees as adopted by the City of
Vernon.
b. All required federal, state, local, and regulatory
agency permits shall be obtained prior to operation. Prior
to occupancy a business license and occupancy permit shall
be obtained.
c. All required frontage improvements shall be
constructed and all existing cracked sidewalk, curb and
gutter adjacent to the site on 45th Street, St. Charles
Street, and 46th Street and Prior to occupying all required
frontage improvements shall be constructed including but
not limited to the curb returns.being widened on 45th
Street/St Charles Street and 46th Street/St Charles Street
in a manner acceptable by the Director of Community
Services.
Lighton Property LLC Page 3
d.Noncompliance with the conditions shall constitute
sufficient grounds for the City Council of the City of
Vernon to void this variance.
e. Lighton Property LLC shall provide to the City of
Vernon a utility easement, if required, in a form and
manner acceptable by the Director of Community Services and
Water.
f. The number of employees at the site shall be
consistent with the limitations set by the Federal, State,
and local governments for the number of persons that can
occupy a building 20,900 square feet in area. There shall
be an adequate number of restroom and washroom facilities
to accommodate the employees on -site as well as adequate
number of automobile parking spaces.
g. Lighton Property LLC shall implement a dust control
program in compliance with AQMD standards prior to
beginning any paving or grading on -site. The program shall
be in a form and manner acceptable to the Department of
Community Services.
h. Lighton Property LLC shall not generate in excess of
146 vehicle trips per day.
i. If necessary the City of Vernon shall require a
Hazardous Materials Establishment Permit to be submitted
to, and approved, by the City of Vernon Environmental
Health and Fire Departments. A Hazardous Materials
Establishment Permit shall include, but not be limited to,
instruction and on-the-job training of employees to
identify and handle hazardous materials and shall be
conducted by an individual knowledgeable in hazardous
materials management. As required by the Hazardous
Materials Establishment Permit a detailed log shall be
maintained to account for and monitor all hazardous
materials that are brought into, stored, and leave the
site.
Lighton Property LLC
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If required, the proponent shall submit a Notice of Intent
to the California Regional Water Quality Control Board
(CRWQCB) to address National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) requirements regarding storm
water runoff. A copy of the Storm Water Pollution
Prevention Plan (SWPPP) as required under the NPDES permit
shall be submitted to the Environmental Health Department
for review.
Very truly yours,
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Bruce V. Malkenhorst
City Clerk
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To: Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Administrator
Fran: Samuel "Kevin" Wilson, Director of Community
Services & Water
Date: August 30, 2000
Re: VARIANCE - Lighton Properties LLC at 2040 45th
Street
Lighton Propert*s LLC located at 2040 45th Street in the City
of Vernon has requested a variance from the Comprehensive
Zoning Ordinance Section 26.4.2-8(e). They are proposing to
install two (2) driveways that do not comply with the distance
requirements stated in Section 26.4.2-8(e) of the City of
Vernon Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance at their property
located at 2040 45th Street.
Herewith is the following evidence:
1. Staff report
2. Application for variance
3. Notice of Intent, Notice of Public Hearing,
copies of notification letters to owners and
tenants in the area and affidavits of posting and
mailing
4. Environmental Checklist Form and Initial Study
5. Proposed Negative Declaration
In my opinion the proposed operation will pose no
adverse effects to the City of Vernon and will have no
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significant effects on the environment, and no mitigating
measures are required.
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.
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 and that a Notice of Determination and a De Minimis
Finding be filed with the County Clerk.
It is recommended that the variance be granted with the
following conditions:
a. Prior to occupancy, Lighton Property LLC shall be
operated in accordance with, and made to conform with all
current codes, rules, regulations including but not limited to
the parking, loading, maneuvering requirements, and subject to
permit fees as adopted by the City of Vernon.
b. All required federal, state, local and regulatory
agency permits shall be obtained prior to operation. Prior to
occupancy a business license and occupancy permit shall be
obtained.
C. All required frontage improvements shall be
constructed and all existing cracked sidewalk, curb and gutter
adjacent to the site on 45th Street, St. Charles Street, and
46th Street and Prior to occupying all required frontage
improvements shall be constructed including but not limited to
the curb returns being widened on 45th Street/St Charles
Street and 46th Street/St Charles Street in a manner
acceptable by the Director of Community Services.
d. Noncompliance with the conditions shall constitute
sufficient grounds for the City Council of the City of Vernon
to void this variance.
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RESOLUTION NO. 7617
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON GRANTING A
VARIANCE TO LIGHTON PROPERTY LLC FROM SECTION 26.4.2-8 (e), DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS, OF THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE, FOR THE PROPERTIES
LOCATED AT 2040 45th STREET IN THE CITY OF VERNON
STAFF REPORT
LIGHTON PROPERTY LLC
2040 45TH STREET
VARIANCE APPLICATION
(July 26, 2000)
RECOMMENDATION
The Department of Community Services recommends approval of
a variance from Section 26.4.2-8(e) Access of the Comprehensive
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Zoning Ordinance, for Lighton Propert LLC ("Lighton") located at
2040 45th Street in the City of Vernon.
PROJECT
Lighton owns the property identified by the address 2040
45th Street in the City of Vernon. They have proposed to install
two driveways that do not comply with the distance requirements
stated in section 26.4.2-8(e) of the Comprehensive Zoning
Ordinance. Therefore, they have applied for a variance from said
section in order to comply with the City of Vernon Code and
construct the proposed building. The proposed driveways are
being considered as part of the possible construction of a 20,900
square foot spec building at the said site.
BACKGROUND
The site has been a vacant lot since 1981 when the previous
manufacturing building was demolished and is currently an empty
lot identified by the address 2044 45th Street. In 1987 the
property owner at the time was allowed a two-year grace period to
complete the required frontage improvements on the subject
property. Then in 1990 another letter was sent to the property
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owner indicating that said improvements had not been completed
and the City was anxious to see them completed. Since that time
no action has been taken and said property and the frontage
improvements have remained unimproved.
The building is on a lot 150 feet wide measured east to west
and 167 feet long measured north to south. The property fronts
45th Street, St Charles Street, and 46th Street in the City of
Vernon. The radii on the corners of 45th Street/St Charles
Street and 46th Street/St. Charles Street have not yet been
improved. They currently measure 8 feet and 8.3 feet
respectively. The applicant has proposed to enlarge those radii
to 52 feet each as indicated in his site plan (available for
review in the Department of Community Services).
REQUIRED FRONTAGE IMPROVEMENTS
A condition of the present variance will be that Lighton
shall comply with the required frontage improvements determined
by the Department of Community Services. The frontage
improvements include but are not limited to the following items:
1. Increase the curb returns on the corners of 46th Street/ St.
Charles Street and 45th Street/ St. Charles Street to a
minimum of 60 feet measured from the point of tangency.
2. Remove and replace the storm drain on 45th Street as a
result of the increased curb return radius on the corner of
45th Street/St. Charles Street.
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REASON FOR VARIANCE
The existing City of Vernon Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance
states that no curb cut for a driveway or aisle or any portion
thereof to any parking or loading facility shall be permitted
within any portion of any curb return, nor within seventy-five
(75) feet of the point of tangency of any curb return for a
driveway used by trucks, nor within forty-five feet of the point
of tangency of any curb return for a driveway used exclusively by
automobiles. The proposed site, as previously mentioned is only
150 feet wide, east to west, from property line to property line.
Due to the width of the lot and the enlarged radii it is not
possible to construct a 50 foot driveway, as required by the
Department of Community Services, within the property limits.
Therefore, the applicant is requesting a variance from the
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance to construct one driveway on St.
Charles Street and one driveway on 46th Street that do not comply
with the minimum clearance from the point of tangency.
VARIANCE METHODOLOGY
Section 26.4.2-8(e) of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance
specifies the minimum distance from the point of tangency to the
top of "x of all new or improved driveways. This distance is
forty-five (45) feet for an automobile and seventy-five (75) feet
for a truck. The applicant is requesting a variance from section
26.4.2-8(e) as permitted by section 26.5.1, Variances, of the
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. The distance from the proposed
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driveway to the curb return on 46th Street is 24 feet and the
distance from the proposed driveway to the curb return on St.
Charles Street is 24 feet.
PARKING ANALYSIS
Considering the site is an empty lot it is not required to
comply with the parking, loading and maneuvering standards as set
forth in the City of Vernon Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance.
However, upon construction of the proposed building the applicant
will be required to comply with said Ordinance. Therefore, a
condition has been placed on this variance that requires the
applicant to comply with said requirements upon construction and
prior to occupancy of the proposed new facility.
CEQA REVIEW
The project is subject to the California Environmental
Quality Act process. Since the proposed site is empty and is not
a preexisting use an initial study was required. The project is
defined as an application for a Variance from 26.4.2-8(e) to
construct two non -conforming driveways. However, since a spec
building has been proposed to be built on the site the impacts
associated with the construction and operation of said building
were considered. Although the applicant has not designated an
occupant or a use for the building an initial study was performed
and conclusions were drawn based on the most current available
information. -
The proposed site is surrounded by industrial uses
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compatible with the proposed use. There are some residential
units north and a school within :44 mile east of the project site.
An initial study has been conducted for the project in compliance
with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) dated (July
26, 2000) to identify potentially significant impacts on the
environment from the construction and operation of the proposed
building. The study did not identify any adverse affects due to
the construction or operation of the project. No adverse affects
from traffic, parking, noise, odors, dust, smoke, light or glare,
or risk of fire, infection or explosion is anticipated from the
proposed operation. The City of Vernon will provide a notice of
its intent to adopt a negative declaration for the proposed
project and has provided a public review period of not less than
20 days, as required by the California Environmental Quality Act
and the State CEQA Guidelines. The Director of Community
Services will recommend that a Negative Declaration be adopted.
A notice of determination will be filed with the County Clerk.
STAFF FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS
Staff proposes the following findings as required by Section
26.5.1-6, of the City of Vernon Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance:
a) The circumstances surrounding the applicant's situation
to the physical conditions of the property, are unique
in that other property in the area does not have the
same conditions. As discussed previously, the width of
the property restricts the applicant from complying
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with the minimum clearance requirements stated in
Section 26.4.2-8(e). The unique circumstances cause
hardship to the property owner that justify the
authorization of said variance.
b) A tentative site plan has been submitted with the_
variance application that provides parking, loading and
maneuvering on -site. Therefore, vehicle traffic
accessing and exiting the site will not have a negative
affect on surrounding properties.
c) The variance is consistent with the objectives of the
general plan and the zoning ordinance.
d) The limitations of this property are due to its shape,
size and proximity to two curb returns that are
required to be enlarged. These conditions have created
a situation that makes it impossible for the applicant
to comply with section 26.4.2-8(e) Access of the
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. Therefore, The
granting of this variance will not constitute the
granting of a "special privilege" inconsistent with the
limitations on other nearby properties.
Therefore, it is recommended that the variance be granted
with the following conditions:
a. Prior to occupancy, Lighton Property LLC shall be
operated in accordance with, and made to conform with all current
codes, rules, regulations including but not limited to the
parking, loading, maneuvering requirements, and subject to permit
fees as adopted by the City of Vernon.
b. All required federal, state, local and regulatory
agency permits shall be obtained prior to operation. Prior to
occupancy a business license and occupancy permit shall be
obtained.
C. All required frontage improvements shall be constructed
and all existing cracked sidewalk, curb and gutter adjacent to
the site on 45th Street, St. Charles Street, and 46th Street and
Prior to occupying all required frontage improvements shall be
constructed including but not limited to the curb returns being
widened on 45 Street/St Charles Street and 46th Street/St Charles
Street in a manner acceptable by the Director of Community
Services.
d. Noncompliance with the conditions shall constitute
sufficient grounds for the City Council of the City of Vernon to
void this variance.
e. Lighton Property LLC shall provide to the City of
Vernon a utility easements if required in a form and manner
expectable by the Director of Community Services and Water.
f. The number of employees at the site shall be consistent
with the limitations set by the Federal, State, and local
governments for the number of persons that can occupy a building
20,900 square feet in area. There shall be an adequate number of
restroom and washroom facilities to accommodate the employees on-
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site as well as adequate number of automobile parking spaces.
g. Lighton Property LLC shall implement a dust control
program in with AQMD standards prior to beginning any
paving or grading on -site. The program shall be in a form and
manner acceptable to the Department of Community Services.
h. Lighton Property LLC shall not generate in excess of
146 vehicle trips per day.
i. If required the City of Vernon shall require a
Hazardous Materials Establishment Permit, to be submitted to and
approved by the City of Vernon Environmental Health and Fire
Departments. A Hazardous Materials Establishment Permit shall
include, but not be limited to, instruction and on-the-job
training of employees to identify and handle hazardous materials
and shall be conducted by an individual knowledgeable in
hazardous materials management. As required by the Hazardous
Materials Establishment Permit a detailed log shall be maintained
to account for and monitor all hazardous materials that are
brought into, stored, and leave the site.
j. If required, the proponent shall submit a Notice of
Intent to the California Regional Water Quality Control Board
(CRWQCB) to address National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) requirements regarding storm water runoff. A copy
of the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) as required
under the NPDES permit shall be submitted to the Environmental
Health Department for review.
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Application is hereby made to the City of Vernon, petitioning for a variance for
the following described property:
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Recgrd QMe_K (s), of property: Name -TO � fogorr-_A-T`r LLC.-
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relationship to owner(s) (engineer, contractor, attorney, purchaser,
lessor) Q 4 r= ja i z c e c.; T Written consent of owner(s) must be
attached.
Present use of property: VACA01 Present Zoning:
Proposed use of property:. IbjDQ5-T9_iAL
How long has owner held title to this property?
Are there any easements controlling the use of this property? Yes
described —Expiration date
Are there any private or deed restrictions controls'-N N;''EiRU
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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:
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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:
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(2) That literal interpretation of the provisions of this ordinance
would deprive the applicant of rights commonly enjoyed by other
propertied in the same vicinity and zone in which the property is
located, under the terms of this Chapter.
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(3) That the special conditions and circumstances do not result from
actions of the applicant:
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(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:
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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? Note
Are the required three (3) area maps attached? No Ye
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Is there a certified list attached of names and mailing addresses of
all property owners within 3001 of he exterior boundaries of the
property in this application? No �9
Is the required fee enclosed? No/ s
Make check or money order payable toQe City of Vernon.
I declare under penalty of perjury that to the best of my knowledge and
belief the foregoing is true, complete, and accurate.
Signed:
rty own�rls) or owners representative
to 6- 2.0 - 00
PROPERTY OWNERS LIST
KEY # I
BOOK
PAGE
PARCEL
OWNER
STREET ADDRESS
CITY/ STATE / ZIP
1
6308
13
35
Frank M & Patricia Lee
2052 E. Vernon Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90058
2
6308
13
23
Li hton Property Llc
PO Box 7525
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
3
6308
13
36
Li hton Property Llc
PO Box 7525
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
4
6308
12
22
Borg Warner Industrial
200 Ocean ate 900
Long Beach, CA 90802
5
6308
13
26
Jensen Industries
1946 E. 46th Street
Vernon, CA 90058
6
6308
13
27
Rose & Sol Teichman
6100 Bandini Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90040
7
16308
13
139
Teichman Enterprises Inc
6100 Bandinin Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90040
8
6308
13
30
Feit Aaron Co Tr
4455 Woodlqy Ave
Encino, CA 91436
9
6308
13
31
Aaron & Toby Feit
4455 Woodle Ave
Encino, CA 91436
10
6308
113
34
Li hton PropertyPropegy Lic
PO Box 7525
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
11
6308
13
32
Rose & Sol Teichman
6100 Bandini Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90040
12
16308
13
33
1 Aaron & Toby Feit
4455 Woodley Ave
Encino CA 91436
13
6308
14
22
Borg Warner Industrial
200 Ocean ate 900
Long Beach, CA 90802
14
6308
14
25
Title Sidney & Charlotte
5245 Pacific Concourse Dr 190
Los Angeles, CA 90045
15
6308
14
27
A & K Management
PO Box 10235
Beverly Hills, CA 90213
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PROPERTY OWNERS LIST STATEMENT
The undersigned has duly prepared the attached "Property Owners List".
This list includes all of the names, and respective addresses, of
persons being owners of property any part of which is within 300 feet
of the outer boundaries of the property in subject zoning case. This
information is to be obtained from the latest available Los Angles
County Tax Assessment Roll.
This list was prepared on Co t 01 - OO from the
Tax Roll maintained at _ (.. A , _C-o u,,j z �:j A SS r, S S Q& `-% 0 FFI S=E
(name and location of office)
It is understood that the accuracy and completeness of this list is the
responsibility of the applicant.
Signed: �� �---, J
(persoiA wilo prepares$ list)
On this 'Q'tLZooU
-day of _ � before me the
undersigned a Notary Publac in and for said County and State,
personally appeared Zv, S A-L-
_�. k-t-�, or oven o to bete person that executed the within
instrument.
WITNESS my hand and,�f i.ctai sq%all, %
'Rotary Public in and for said County and State
My commission expires: 2_3, 2O0!k '
Signed: I --I
( plicant)
JUG-20-2000 16:21 P.01
ELCO LIGHTING
2042 E. VERNON AVE. 1'Ei.: (323) 23'l-2608
VERNON, CA. 90055 FAX: (323) 23�1.3200
July 20, 2000 wrww.elcolighting.coim
City of Vernon
4305 Santa Fe Ave.
Vernon, CA 90058
Atlas..: Peter Pirnejad
Aear Mr. Pirnejad:
This letter is to notify you that Barry Segal of Segal / Rea, Architecture is acting as our
representative in all matters regarding the Variance for our property.
Thank you for the attention..
Steve Cohen
City of Vernon
NOTICE OF INTENT
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, California 90058
(323) 583-8811
Lighton Properties LLC owns the property identified by the
address 2040 45th Street in the City of Vernon. They have proposed
to build a 20,900 square foot spec building at the site. However,
in doing so they have proposed to construct driveways that do not
comply with the distance requirements stated in section 26.4.2-8(e)
of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. Therefore, they have
applied for a Variance from said section in order to comply with
the City of Vernon Code and are subsequently subject to the
California Environmental Quality Act Process. Since the project
consists of constructing a new building and is not a pre-existing
use it is subject to review by CEQA. Although the variance is the
project that is technically subject to CEQA, the Initial Study
analyzes the impacts associated with the construction and operation
of the spec building that the variance is associated with.
Please take notice that a recommendation from the Director of
Community Services will be made to the City Council of the City of
Vernon during the regular meeting on September 5, 2000 to adopt a
Negative Declaration in accordance with the California
Environmental Quality Act.
A copy of the 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 September
5, 2000. 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.
Very ruly yours,
el Kev n Wilson, P.E.
Director of Community Services & Water
City of Vernon
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, California 90058
(323) 583-8811
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, September 5, 2000 at 5:00 p.m.
Applicant: Lighton Property LLC
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: Lighton Property LLC is requesting a variance
from Section 26.4.2-8(e) of the City of Vernon
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance to install two (2)
driveways that do not comply with the distance
requirements stated in said ordinance at their
property located at 2040 45th Street.
Property Involved: 2040 45t" Street
(See reverse side)
Review of the file: The application, maps, and supporting
information are available in the office of
Community Services, 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 meeting.
BRUCE V. MALKENHORST
City Administrator/City Clerk
CITY COUNCIL
LEONIS C. MALBURG
Mayor
THOMAS A. YBARRA
Mayor Pro -Tern
Wm. `BILL" DAVIS
Councilman
H. "LARRY" GONZALES
Councilman
W. MICHAEL McCORMICK
Councilman
BRUCE V. MALKENHORST
City Administrator / City Clerk
FAX (323) 581-7924
CITY HALL
4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA 90058
TELEPHONE (323) 583-8811
August 2, 2000
Interested parties or property owners:
DAVID B. BREARLEY
City Attorney
FAX: (626) 330-5818
KEVIN WILSON
Director of Community Services & Water
FAX: (323) 588-2761
KENNETH J. DeDARIO
Director of Municipal Utilities
FAX: (323) 583-1983
DAVE TELFORD
Fire Chief
FAX: (323) 581-1385
BRUCE W. OLSON
Police Chief
FAX: (323) 583-5236
Variance
Enclosed herewith for your information is a Notice of Public Hearing, Notice of
Intent and Proposed Negative Declaration concerning a Variance application which has
been filed with the City of Vernon for Lighton Properties LLC. The applicant, located at
2040 451h Street in the City of Vernon has requested a variance from the Comprehensive
Zoning Ordinance Section 26.4.2-8(e), Development Standards. The variance is to allow the
applicant to install two (2) driveways, that do not comply with the distance requirements
stated in Section 26.4.2 ;8(e) of the City of Vernon Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, to be
installed at their property located at 2040 45ei Street.
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 are welcome to attend the meeting on September 5, 2000 or to send written
comments prior to the meeting if you so desire.
This notice is intended for interested parties or property owners within the project
area. If you are no longer a property owner in this area, please forward this notice to the
new property owner.
SKW:pp
Enclosures:
Very tr y oors,
uel evin Wilson, P.E.
Director of Community Services & Water
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CITY COUNCIL
LEONIS C. MALBURG
- Mayor
THOMAS A. YBARRA
Mayor Pro-Tem
Wm. 'BILL" DAVIS
Councilman
H. "LARRY" GONZALES
Councilman
W. MICHAEL McCORMICK
Councilman
BRUCE V. MALKENHORST
City Administrator / City Clerk
FAX (323) 581-7924
CITY HALL
4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA 90058
TELEPHONE (323) 583-8811
August 2, 2000
Interested parties or property owners:
DAVID B. BREARLEY
City Attorney
FAX: (626) 330-5818
KEVIN WILSON
Director of Community Services & Water
FAX: (323) 588-2761
KENNETH J. DeDARIO
Director of Municipal Utilities
FAX: (323) 583-1983
DAVE TELFORD
Fire Chief
FAX: (323) 581-1385
BRUCE W. OLSON
Police Chief
FAX: (323) 583-5236
Variance
Enclosed herewith for your information is a Notice of Public Hearing, Initial Study,
Notice of Intent and Proposed Negative Declaration concerning a Variance application
which has been filed with the City of Vernon for Lighton Properties LLC. The applicant,
located at 2040 45th Street in the City of Vernon has requested a variance from the
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Section 26.4.2-8(e), Development Standards. The
variance is to allow the applicant to install two (2) driveways, that do not comply with the
distance requirements stated in Section 26.4.2-8(e) of the City of Vernon Comprehensive
Zoning Ordinance, to be installed at their property located at 2040 45th Street.
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 are welcome to attend the meeting on September 5, 2000 or to send written
comments prior to the meeting if you so desire.
This notice is intended for interested parties or property owners within the project
area. If you are no longer a property owner in this area, please forward this notice to the
new property owner.
SKW:pp
Enclosures:
Very trul yours,
4Su �fon P.
Director of Community Services & Water
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AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES) ss.
CITY OF VERNON )
I, Peter Pirnejad, Planning Assistant of the City of Vernon, do hereby certify that I
did, on the 16th day of August, 2000, post three (3) copies of:
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING to be held 09/05/00, Initial Study, Notice of
Intent and Proposed Negative Declaration (see attached copies) concerning a Variance
application which has been filed with the City of Vernon for Lighton Properties LLC.
The applicant, located at 2040 45`h Street in the City of Vernon has requested a variance
from the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Section 26.4.2-8(e), Development Standards.
The variance is to allow the applicant to install two (2) driveways, that do not comply
with the distance requirements stated in Section 26.4.2-8(e) of the City of Vernon
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, to be installed at their property located at 2040 45`h
Street in the City of Vernon.
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.
8-/7-00
Date Peter Pimejad,'Planning Assistant
State of California
) ss.
County of Los Angeles )
On \A �7 before me, Vi/1ar4-\03 G. v 0.e- ,,�Ap, Notary Public,
personaffy appeared Peter Pimej ad, personally known to me (or- k,,,y' to me on the
of safis n^+^mmy evide„eo 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.
WITNESS my hand and official seal
y iiilm1
MyC M' 90M
City of Vernon
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vemon, Cali€omia 90058
(323) 583-8811
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, September 5, 2000 at 5:00 p.m.
Applicant: Lighton Property LLC
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 Lighton Property LLC is requesting a variance
from Section 26.4.2-8(e) of the City of Vernon
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance to install two (2)
driveways that do not comply with the distance
requirements stated in said ordinance at their
property located at 2040 45tn Street.
Property Involved: 2040 45t° Street
(See reverse side)
Review of the file: The application, maps, and supporting
information are available in the office of
Community Services, 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 meeting.
BRUCE V. MALKENHORST
City Administrator/City Clerk
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM AND INITIAL STUDY
1.
Project Title:
Lighton Property LLC
2.
Lead Agency Name and Address:
City of Vernon
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, CA 90058
3.
Contact Person and Phone Number:
Samuel "Kevin" Wilson
(323)583-8811
4.
Project Location:
2040 456 Street
5.
Project Sponsoes Name and Address:
L ghton Property LLC
P.U. Box 7525
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
6.
General Plan Designation:,
M, General Industry
7.
Zoning:
M, General Industry
8• Description of Project. Lighton owns the property identified by the address
2040 45& Street in the City of Vernon. They have proposed to build a 20,900 square foot spec building at
the said site. However, in doing so they have proposed to construct driveways that do not comply with the
distance requirements stated in section 26.4.2-8(e) of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. Therefore,
they have applied for a variance from said section in order to comply with the City of Vernon Code and are
subsequently_ subject to the California Environmental Quality Act Process. Since the project consists of
constructing a new building and is not a pre-existing use it is not exempt from CEQA and is required to
complete an Initial Study. Although the project is technically defined as the Variance that is being applied
for from Section 26.4.2-8(e) of the City of Vernon Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance this Initial Study will
analyze the impacts associated with the construction and operation of the spec building that the Variance is
associated with.
9. Other agencies whose approval is required (and permits needed):
Environmental Factors Potentially Affected:
The environmental factors checked below could be potentially affected by this point, involving at least
one impact that is a "Potentially Significant Impact" or "Potentially Significant Unless Mitigated," as
indicated by the checklist on the following pages.
O Land Use and Planning
a Population and Housing
El Geophysical
d Water
0 Air Quality
O Transportation/Circulation
0 Biological Resources
O Energy and Mineral Resources
❑ Hazards
a Noise
11 Mandatory Findings of Significance
Determination.
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
O Public Services
d Utilities and Service
Systems
0 Aesthetics
Cl Cultural Resources
Recreation
I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment,
and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
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 sheets have been added to the project A NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and
an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required.
I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect(s) on the environment, but at least
one effect 1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal
standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as
described on attached sheets, if the effect is a "potentially significant impact" or "potentially
significant unless mitigated." An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but it
must analyze only the 7eff2ectst remain to be addressed.
�� Au IS 2000
Signature Date
Samuel "Kevin' Wilson City of Vernon
Printed Name For
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ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM
Potentially
Potentially Significant Less Than
Significant Unless Significant No
Impact Mitigated Impact Impact
L LAND USE AND PLANNING. Would the proposal:
a) Conflict with general plan designation
or zoning? X
b) Conflict with applicable environmental plans
or policies adopted by agencies with jurisdiction
over the project? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
a and b. The project area is zoned General industry, M. The City of Vernon is primarily made up of industrial
and distribution type facilities. The building has not been designated a use but will be required to comply with the
permitted uses as defined by the City of Vernon Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance (upon approval of a variance)
as well as with the General Plan, local codes and ordinances as they now exist. Building standards will be required
to, at a minimum, conform to the building requirements of applicable codes and ordinances. The project is not in
conflict with any environmental plans or policies.
c) Affect agricultural resources or operations
(e.g. impacts to soils or farmlands, or impacts
from incompatible land uses)? ' ❑ ❑ ❑ X
c. The City of Vernon is an industrial city with no agricultural land use within its boundaries. Therefore, the
project, as proposed, will not affect agricultural resources or operations.
d) Disrupt or divide the physical arrangement of
an established community (including a low income
or minority community)? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
d. The nearest residential units are less then 700 feet from the project's boundary. The project is a proposed
spec building. The existing lot is vacant and unoccupied. The applicant is proposing to construct a 20,900 square
foot building on the empty lot. The project has no residential units on it that will be affected by the expansion.
The site is surrounded by compatible uses and will not disrupt or divide the physical arrangement of any
established communities.
IL POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would the proposal:
a) Cumulatively exceed official regional or local
population projections? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
b) Induce substantial growth in an area either directly
or indirectly (e.g. through projects in an undeveloped
area or extension of major infrastructure)? ❑ ❑ X ❑
a and b. The population of the City of Vernon is approximately 90, with up to 50,000 people working in the
City. The existing lot is currently vacant without any occupants. The applicant is proposing to construct a spec
building 20,900 square feet in area. Since neither an occupant nor a use has been determined it is not possible to
predict the,number of employees that will work out of the site. However, based on the historical uses on the site it
is not predicted that this project will cause a significant impact on population or housing.
c) Displace existing housing, especially affordable
housing? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
Potentially
Potentially Significant Less Than
Significant Unless Significant No
Impact Mitigated Impact Impact
e. No housing currently exist on the proposed project site. Thus, the project will not displace housing.
III. GEOPHYSICAL. Would the proposal result in or
expose people to potential impacts involving.
a) Seismicity: fault rupture?
❑ ❑ X ❑
a. The project is, located in the seismically active southern California region. However, no active faults or
Alquist-Priolo Special Study Zones are known to traverse the City or the project area. The proposed project will
develop a site which has historically had structures on it. All construction shall be required to be in compliance
with all requisite seismic safety standards and requirements, providing adequate protection from seismic hazards.
b) Seismicity: ground shaking or liquefaction? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
b. According to the California Division of Mines and Geology, the proposed project area is not in an area
historic for occurrences of liquefaction'. In addition, the City's Master Environmental Assessment (MEA)
indicates that the proposed project area is not considered potentially susceptible to liquefaction. Therefore, no
impact is anticipated.
c) Seismicity: seiche or tsunami? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
d) Landslides or mudslides? 17 ❑ ❑ X
c and d. The project is located in a densely developed central section of Los Angeles County. The project is
at a considerable distance from the ocean and any large bodies of open water, and is not subject to seiches or
tsunamis. The project area is flat, located away from hillsides, and is not affected by landslides or mudflows.
e) Erosion, changes in topography or unstable soil
conditions from excavation, grading or fill? (a ❑ ❑ X
f) Subsidence of the land? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
g) Expansive soils? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
h) Unique geologic or physical features? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
e through It. Aside from minor excavation to construct the foundation, there will be no substantial excavations to
occur with the proposed project. Grading and other site preparation activities on the proposed site will be
relatively limited and will not have the potential to result in unstable soil conditions or change the geological
substructures. All construction activity will proceed in compliance with the City requirements which include
measures to prevent erosion or unstable soil conditions. Therefore, this impact is considered less than significant.
Vernon is a fully urbanized industrial city. No geologic features exist within the project area. The
channelized Los Angeles River runs through the City, but the project will not affect the river.
IV. WATER Would the proposal result in:
a) Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns,
or the rate and amount of surface runoff. ❑ ❑ X ❑
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Potentially
Potentially Significant Less Than
Significant Unless Significant No
Impact Mitigated Impact Impact
a. The project is located in a highly urbanized area and is almost completely paved. The site is surrounded on
three sides by a curb and gutter to collect rainwater and distribute it to proper storm drains. Prior to construction
the applicant will be required to obtain a grading and paving permit that insures that drainage is properly accounted
for. Until the property is developed it will continue to sheet flow to 45`s Street, 46& Street, and St. Charles Street.
Historically the site has been paved but in 1981 the industrial building on the site had been demolished and
removed. Since that time the site has remained unoccupied and void of any buildings.
Considering that the entire parcel is less than one acre in area the project will not substantially alter the
existing amount of impervious surfaces, surface runoff, the absorption rate, or the existing drainage patterns. If
required, the proponent shall obtain a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit, before
obtaining a Certificate of Occupancy. As part of the facilities NPDES Permit they shall follow best management
practices asoutlinedin the Industrial/Commercial Best Management Practices Handbook, for a spec buiding.
b) Exposure of people or property to water related
hazards such as flooding? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
b. According to the MEA, the Los Angeles River flows through the City in a concrete channel. The river
channel, in conjunction with other major improvements in the region, has greatly reduced the probability of a major
flood occurring in the City of Vernon. However, intense thunderstorms of short duration have been known to
occur and result in localized hooding and ponding in areas extensively covered by buildings or paving. Therefore,
the proposed project will cause no impact.
c) Discharge into surface waters or other alteration of
surface water quality (e.g. temperature, dissolved
oxygen or turbidity)? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
c. No surface water bodies are located near the project and the project is not expected to directly discharge
into such water or change the amount of any water bodies located in the vicinity. All modifications of the proposed
facility will proceed in compliance with the NPDES requirements.
d) Changes in the amount of surface water
in any water body? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
e) Changes in currents, or the course or direction
of water movements? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
d and e. No surface water bodies are located near the project and the project is not expected to directly discharge
into such water or change the amount of any water bodies located in the vicinity. The facility will be operated in
compliance with the NPDES requirements. Therefore, the proposed project will cause no impact.
f) Change in the quantity of ground waters, either
through direct additions or withdrawals, or through
interception of an aquifer by cuts or excavations? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
g) Altered direction or rate of flow of
groundwater? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
f and g. No substantial excavation or other extensive below -grade work that could affect quantity, direction, or
flow of groundwater is anticipated to occur.
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Potentially
Potentially Significant Less Than
Significant Unless Significant No
Impact Mitigated Impact Impact
h) Impacts to groundwater quality? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
h. Typically, industrial activity throughout the City involve the use, generation, storage, and regional transport
of hazardous materials and waste. The proposed project will be required to obtain all applicable hazardous
waste/material permits from the Environmental Health Department. The proposed project will also be required to
comply with NPDES permit requirements and any conditions issued by the Regional Water Quality Control Board.
These requirements are designed to prevent groundwater pollution during the operation of such a project. No
impact is expected to occur from the proposed project.
V AIR QUALITY: Would the proposal:
a) Violate any air quality standard or contribute to
an existing or projected air quality violation? ❑ ❑ X ❑
a. 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.
During Construction
The site is almost completely paved and has been void of any structures since 1981. The proposed facility
may cause some dust associated with normal construction activities. However, all construction operations will be
required to comply with standard dust control programs as described in the Uniform Codes. The community
services department shall monitor the construction activities during routine site inspections. Because the site is less
than an acre in site and shall be monitored as part of the City of Vernon building permit process it is not expect to
create significant impacts from dust associated with construction. Based on previous studies of air quality impacts
caused by emissions from other construction related equipment of projects greater than this in magnitude, it has
been determined that the project will not generate a significant impace S
During Operation
Since the building is a spec building and the tenants have not yet been determined it is not possible to predict
the exact number of traffic trips that the occupant will generate. However, based on the historical uses of the
property it is not expected that the proposed project will cause an impact due to excessive traffic trips. Traffic
entering and exiting the site is predicted to be the only contributing factorto air quality during operation.
b) Expose sensitive receptors to pollutants? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
b. Vernon is strictly an industrial community with similar uses surrounding the project site. The nearest
sensitive receptors (i.e. residential dwelling units) are less then 700 feet north east of the project boundaries. This
includes the Vernon Elementary School which is within a quarter mile of the project site. The proposed project
involves obtaining approval for a Variance from the City of Vernon Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance to construct
a driveway within the required minimum distance from a Curb Point of Tangency. However, the applicant has
submitted a site plan for a spec building that may or may not be constructed on that site. It is not certain when and
if the proposed building will be constructed. However, in the event that the applicant decides to construct the
20,900 square foot spec building they will be required to comply with all existing dust and emission control
regulations asset forth by federal, state, and local codes, rules and regulations including but not limited to
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establishing a dust control program prior to any paving or grading in compliance with the SCAQMD and Uniform
Code requirements. The project as proposed will not cause an impact to these sensitive receptors. The
construction and operation of said building will not pose a significant impact on the environment. Therefore, there
are no significant impacts expected.
c) Alter air movement, moisture, or temperature, or
cause any change in climate? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
c. The proposed project will create no unusual conditions which could alter air movement, moisture,
temperature, or climate.
d) Create objectionable odors?
❑ ❑ X
d. The proposed project will not create objectionable odors and thus there will be clearly no significant
environmental impact.
VI. TRANSPORTATIONICIRCULATION.
Would the proposal result in:
a) Increased vehicle trips or traffic congestion?
❑ ❑ X ❑
a. Several freeways serve Vernon. To the north is the Santa Ana (I-5), Santa Monica (1-10) and the
Hollywood (1-101) 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 is proposed to have access to St. Charles
Street and 46's Street.
As previously discussed the proposed building is a spec building that has no predetermined tenant or occupant.
The number of traffic trips or their orientation can not be determined. However, to avoid any possibility of impact
conditions have been put into the Variance that limit the number of traffic trips accessing the site. The number of
traffic trips that enter and exit the site shall not exceed 209 vehicle trips per day. Therefore, increased vehicle
traffic trips is not expected to cause a significant impact to the environment.
b) Hazards to safety from design features (e.g. sharp
curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible
uses (e.g. farm equipment)? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
b. The proposed site is located in an existing industrial area, and the project is compatible with surrounding
uses. No safety hazard resulting from incompatible uses are expected.
c) Inadequate emergency access or access
to nearby uses?
❑ ❑ ❑ X
c. The proposed site will include emergency access and access to nearby uses, as required by the City.
d) Insufficient parking capacity on -site or
off -site?
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❑ ❑ ❑ X
Potentially
Potentially Significant Less Than
Significant Unless Significant No
Impact Mitigated Impact Impact
d. Based on the site plan that has been submitted by the applicant, their parking plan provides an adequate
number of parking stalls on -site to comply with the parking/loading requirement of the Comprehensive Zoning
Ordinance for automobile parking, buck loading, and parking. The 20,900 square foot spec
warehousing/manufacturing building with approximately 10% office space would require 23 automobile parking
spaces on -site, and 4 truck parking and loading spaces. The site plan submitted as part of the Variance application
meets these requirements and therefore complies with the requirements of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinnno?.
Therefore, the proposed site will supply sufficient parking on -site and will create no impact.
e) Hazards or barriers for pedestrians
or bicyclists? ❑ ❑ p X
f) Conflicts with adopted policies supporting
alternative transportation (e.g. bus turnouts,
bicycle racks)? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
g) Rail, waterborne or air traffic impacts? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
e through,g. The proposed project area is surrounded by industrial uses with virtually no pedestrian traffic.
The activity at the site does not involve direct waterborne or air traffic.
VII. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES.
Would the proposal result in impacts to:
a) Endangered, threatened or rare species or their
habitats (including but not limited to plants, fish,
insects, animals, and bids)? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
b) Locally designated species
(e.g. heritage trees)? ❑ p ❑ X
c) Locally designated natural communities (e.g. oak
forest, (e.g. oak forest, coastal habitat, etc.)? ❑ O ❑ X
d) Wetland habitat (e.g. marsh, riparian and
vernal pool)? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
e) Wildlife dispersal or migration corridors? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
a through e. The project is in a highly developed industrial area of the City of Vernon. Neither plant,
wildlife habitat, nor other biological resources exist in the project area. The project will not affect such resources.
VIII. ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES.
Would the proposal.
a) Conflict with adopted energy conservation plans? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
a. The proposed project will be constructed to meet existing energy conservation regulations of State Title 24,
and will comply with all requisite energy conservation regulations.
b) Use non-renewable resources in a wasteful and
inefficient manner? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
b. Since the proposed building is a spec building and the occupant has not yet been determined it is not
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Significant Unless
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Less Than
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Impact Impact
possible to determine the impact, if any the occupant will have on non-renewable resources. However, based on
the history of the site and other similar sized buildings in the City the energy used by this operation will be not be
substantial. It is not expected that the occupant will be an impact to the City of Vernon Utilities Department.
Therefore, the impact will be less than significant.
Construction of the proposed new facility will involve the use of energy, building materials, water, and other
resources in amounts typical of other general office developments in the region. This construction will not cause
any significant impact to non-renewable resources. The energy used by this operation will not be substantial.
There will be no impact to the City of Vernon Utility Department.
IX. HAZARDS. Would the proposal involve:
a) A risk of accidental explosion or release of
hazardous substances (including, but not limited to
oil, Pesticides, chemicals or radiation)? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
b) Possible interference with an emergency response
plan or emergency evacuation plan? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
c) The creation of any health hazard or
potential health hazard? ❑ Cl ❑ X
d) Exposure of people to existing sources
of potential health hazards? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
a through d. The actual project involves obtaining a Variance from the City of Vernon Comprehensive
Zoning Ordinance for installing a driveway within the minimum required distance from the point of tangency.
However, the applicant has submitted plans that describe the possible construction of a building on that site. The
occupant of use of the building on the site has not been determined and therefore impacts caused by use and/or
occupant can not be determined. However, the local Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) which is the City
of Vernon Environmental Health Department has regulations that manage the storage of hazardous materials at any
facility within the City. Prior to occupancy of the building, existing regulations and permitting requirements will
be adhered to by the facility and this compliance will reduce potential hazards to less than significant levels. These
requirements are standard requirements of facilities located within the City of Vernon to regulate the handling and
storage of hazardous materials involved in the everyday function of non -hazardous businesses. Therefore, it is not
expected the occupant will have a significant impact.
e) Increased fire hazard in areas with flammable
brush, grass, or tees? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
e. The proposed site is located in a completely built -out urbanized area that does not contain flammable grass,
brush, or trees.
X. NOISE. Would the proposal result in:
a) Increases in existing noise levels?
b) Exposure of people to severe noise levels?
❑ ❑ ❑ X
❑ ❑ ❑ X
a and b. The project is within an industrial area and the surrounding warehousing and manufacturing uses are
not noise sensitive. Since the proposed building is a spec building and the occupant has not been determined it is
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Significant Unless Significant No
Impact Mitigated Impact Impact
not possible to predict the impacts, if any, that may be due to noise generated on the site. However, the occupant
will be subject to the noise and vibration limitations detailed in the City of Vernon Comprehensive Zoning
Ordinance and General Plan. Normal operation within the City includes general manufacturing that does not cause
any noise impacts. However, the occupants of the proposed building will be required to comply with the City's
noise limitations as detailed in the General Plan and the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and it is not expected
that the site will cause any impact due to excess noise.
XI. PUBLIC SERVICES. Would the proposal have an
effect upon, or result in a need for new or altered
government services in any of the following areas:
a) Fire protection?
b) Police protection?
c) Schools?
❑ ❑ ❑ X
❑ ❑ ❑ X
❑ ❑ ❑ X
a through c. The project will be located in a highly industrialized and developed area. The proposed project
will not pose a need for new or altered fire, police or school services within the City of Vernon.
d) Maintenance of public facilities, including
roads?
❑ ❑ ❑ X
d. The proposed project will not impact public facilities, therefore, there will clearly be no significant impact.
e) Other governmental services? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
e. No impact on governmental services will result.
XII. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS. Would the
proposal result in a need for new systems, or
substantial alterations to the following utilities:
a) Power or natural gas ❑ ❑ X ❑
a. The proposed site is located in an area that is fully urbanized and served by an existing extensive electricity
and gas infrastructure. Although the applicant will need to grant electrical easements to the Utilities Department,
standard City procedures require that a condition be placed in the Variance to insure that the easements are granted
thus alleviating any potential impacts. Implementation is not expected to result in the need for new power lines or
natural gas systems.
b) Communications systems?
❑ ❑ X
b. The proposed site will be served by existing communication systems. The telephone, cable, and other
communication systems are adequate and available to serve the proposed site. No need for new communication
systems are required to serve the proposed site.
c) Local or regional water treatment or
distribution facilities?
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❑ ❑ ❑ X
d) Sewer or septic tanks?
e) Storm water drainage?
f) Solid waste disposal?
Potentially
Potentially
Significant
Less Than
Significant
Unless
Significant
No
Impact
Mitigated
Impact
Impact
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❑
❑
X
❑
❑
❑
X
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X
c through f. The site was previously served with water, sewer, and storm water drainage utilities and service
will continue with the proposed site. All main lines are in place and the proposed operation will not require any
additional services beyond those presently offered. Prior to occupancy the occupant will provide their own refuse
pick up. Therefore, there will be no impact.
XIII. AESTHETICS. Would the proposal:
a) Affect a scenic vista or scenic highway? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
b) Have a demonstrable negative aesthetic effect? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
a and b. The project is in an area that is extensively urbanized with industrial buildings and accessory
structures, and does not provide any scenic vista open to the public. Therefore, the proposed project will create no
impact,
c) Create light or glare? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
c. The site is located in an industrial area and lighting of facilities is common, therefore no impacts from light
are anticipated. The facility is not expected to create any impact from glare. Therefore, the proposed project will
create no impact.
XIV. CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal:
a) Disturb paleontological resources? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
b) Disturb archaeological resources? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
a and b. The project is on a site that has been developed for many years and has been built with structures
and parking lots. The project will not involve extensive excavation therefore, the potential for disturbing previously
unencountered archaeological resources is remote. Therefore, the project will create no impact.
c) Affect historical resources? ❑ ❑ U X
c. The project site has historically been developed and built with structures and parking lots. The extent of
excavation is limited to a foundation with no extensive underground features, therefore, the chance of unearthing
any historical resource is remote. Therefore, the proposed project will create no impact.
d) Have the potential to cause a physical change which
would affect unique ethnic cultural values? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
e) Restrict existing religious or sacred uses within the
potential impact area? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
d and e. The project area is highly industrialized; no known unique ethnic cultural resources, or religious or
sacred uses exist in the project area. Therefore, no impact is expected.
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Impact Mitigated Impact Impact
XV. RECREATION. Would the proposal:
a) Increase the demand for neighborhood
or regional parks or other recreational
facilities? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
b) Affect existing recreational opportunities? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
a and b. The project will not result in an increase in residential population in Vernon. No impact on the demand
for recreation opportunities is anticipated. No parks or recreation facilities exist on the project site nor is one planed
on the site.
XVI. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE.
a) 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
a. The City of Vernon is primarily made up of industrial and distribution type facilities with limited plant life.
Plant life is limited to non-native and ornamental species which are used for 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 species in Vernon. The site has historically been occupied and there is no potential for finding
important examples of major periods of California history. Therefore, the proposed project will create no impact.
b) Does the project have the potential to achieve
short-term, to the disadvantage of long-term,
environmental goals? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
b. The proposed project is in conformance with the City of Vernon General Plan. The zoning of the site is M,
which allows manufacturing facilities. There will not be an impact on long-term environmental goals.
c) Does the project have impacts that are individually
limited, but cumulatively considerable?
("Cumulatively considerable" means that the
incremental effects of a project are considerable
when viewed in connection with the effects of past
projects, the effects of other current projects, and
the effects of probable future projects) ❑ ❑ X ❑
c. The proposed project involves obtaining approval for a Variance from the City of Vernon Comprehensive
Zoning Ordinance to construct a driveway within the required minimum distance from a Curb Point of Tangency.
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Significant Unless Significant No
Impact Mitigated Impact Impact
However, the applicant has submitted a site plan that proposes the possibility of constructing a spec building on the
vacant lot. The construction of this spec building along with other surrounding projects was considered Cumulative
impacts. The project is not significant enough to cause a cumulative impact to air quality, traffic, noise, groundwater,
surface water, or exposure to hazardous materials. During construction the project may produce some short term
localized impacts associated with construction activities such as breaking of gravel, back-up safety devices,
construction vehicle traffic, very minimal dust from construction, and limited use of hazardous materials used in normal
construction activities. These impacts are negligible and will not create an impact to sensitive receptors. Since the
applicant has not determined an occupant or use for the proposed spec building the impacts associated with operation
were not considered. It is not anticipated that application for Variance or the construction related to the project will
have a negative impact on the environment and therefore the project is considered not to have a negative impact due
to cumulative impacts.
d) Does the project have environmental effects which
will cause substantial adverse effects on human
beings, either directly or indirectly? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
d. There are no environmental impacts caused by the project that will cause adverse effects on human beings.
eferences
i.State of California Seismic Hazard Zones, Los Angeles Quadrangle, California Division of Mines and Geology,
Released September 30, 1998
2.City of Vernon Master Environmental Assessment (MEA). Cotton / Beland / Associates, 1989
3.City of Vernon Master Environmental Assessment (MEA). Cotton / Beland / Associates, 1989
4.CEQA Air Quality Hand Book South Coast Air Quality Management District. November 1990. Chapter 6
5.Air Quality Analysis prepared for the Final Negative Declaration for Container Recycling Alliance located at 3211
26" Street in the City of Vernon, 1998
6.City of Vernon Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, City of Vernon, April 18, 1989
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City of Vernon
NOTICE OF INTENT
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vemon, Califomia 90058
(323)583-8811
Lighton Properties LLC owns the property identified by the
address 2040 45t" Street in the City of Vernon. They have proposed
to build a 20,900 square foot spec building at the site. However,
in doing so they have proposed to construct driveways that do not
comply with the distance requirements stated in section 26.4.2-8(e)
,of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. Therefore, they have
applied for a Variance from said section in order to comply with
the City of Vernon 'Code and are subsequently subject to the
California Environmental Quality Act Process. Since the project
consists of constructing a new building and is not a pre-existing
Use it is subject to review by CEQA. Although the variance is the
project that is technically subject to CEQA, the Initial Study
analyzes the impacts associated with the construction and operation
of the spec building that the variance is associated with.
Please take notice that a recommendation from the Director of
Community Services will be made to the City Council of the City of
Vernon during the regular meeting on September 5, 2000 to adopt a
Negative Declaration in accordance with the California
Environmental Quality Act.
A copy of the 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 September
5, 2000. 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.
Very truly yours,
YelOev Wilson,nP.E.
Director of Community Services & Water
UZI.
City of Vernon
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, California 90058
(323) 583-8811
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
PROPOSED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
LEAD AGENCY: City of Vernon
PROJECT TITLE: Lighton Properties LLC
PROJECT LOCATION: 2040 45th Street
DESCRIPTION OF PROTECT: Lighton owns the property identified by the
address 2040 45t' Street in the City of Vernon. They have proposedd to build a 20,900
square foot spec building at the said site. However, in doing so they have proposed to
construct driveways that do not comply with the distance requirements stated in section
26.4.2-8(e) of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. Therefore, they have applied for a
variance from said section in order to comply with the City of Vernon Code and are
subsequently subject to the California Environmental Quality Act Process. The Initial
Study performed by the City of Vernon reviewed both the construction of the New
Building and the impacts associated with the variance.
FINDINGS:
The City Council of the City of Vernon has determined that this project will not
have a significant effect on the environment.
AFFIDAVIT OF MAILING
I, Peter Pirnejad, declare as follows:
1. That I am employed by the City of Vernon in the position of
Planning Assistant in the Department of Community Services.
2. That on August 16, 2000 I mailed a copy of NOTICE OF PUBLIC
HEARING to beheld on September 5, 2000 along with the attached letter regarding a
variance from the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Section 26.4.2-8(e), Development
Standards. The variance is to allow the applicant to install two (2) driveways, that do not
comply with the distance requirements stated in Section 26.4.2-8(e) of the City of Vernon
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, to be installed at their property located at 2040 45"'
Street to the owners, tenants and interested parties on the attached lists, by United States
Mail with postage prepaid.
CITY COUNCIL
LEONIS C. MALBURG
Mayor
THOMAS A. YBARRA
Mayor Pro-Tem
Wm. "BILL" DAVIS
Councilman
H. "LARRY" GONZALES
Councilman
W. MICHAEL MCCORMICK
Councilman
BRUCE V. MALKENHORST
City Administrator / City Clerk
FAX (323) 581-7924
CITY HALL
4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA 90058
TELEPHONE (323) 583-8811
August 2, 2000
Interested parties or property owners:
DAVID B. BREARLEY
City Attorney
FAX: (626) 330-5818
KEVIN WILSON
Director of Community Services & Water
FAX: <(323) 588-2761
KENNETH J. DeDARIO
Director of Municipal Utilities
FAX: (323) 583-1983
DAVE TELFORD
Fire Chief
FAX: (323) 581-1385
BRUCE W. OLSON
Police Chief
FAX: (323) 583-5236
Variance
Enclosed herewith for your information is a Notice of Public Hearing, Notice of
Intent and Proposed Negative Declaration concerning a Variance application which has
been filed with the City of Vernon for Lighton Properties LLC. The applicant, located at
2040 45th Street in the City of Vernon has requested a variance from the Comprehensive
Zoning Ordinance Section 26.4.2-8(e), Development Standards. The variance is to allow the
applicant to install two (2) driveways, that do not comply with the distance requirements
stated in Section 26.4.2.8(e) of the City of Vernon Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, to be
installed at their property located at 2040 45th Street.
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 are welcome to attend the meeting on September 5, 2000 or to send written
comments prior to the meeting if you so desire.
This notice is intended for interested parties or property owners within the project
area. If you are,no longer a property owner in this area, please forward this notice to the
new property owner.
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Enclosures:
Very tr Iy . o?ars,
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a uel evin Wilson, P.E.
Director of Community Services & Water
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CITY COUNCIL
LEONIS C. MALBURG
' Mayor
THOMAS A. YBARRA
Mayor Pro-Tem
Wm. `BILL" DAVIS
Councilman
H.-LARRY" GONZALES
Councilman
W. MICHAEL MCCORMICK
Councilman
BRUCE V. MALKENHORST CITY HALL
City Administrator! City Clerk 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA 90058
FAX (323) 581-7924 TELEPHONE (323) 583-8811
. August 2, 2000
Interested parties or property owners:
DAVID B. BREARLEY
City Attorney
FAX: (626) 330-5818
KEVIN WILSON
Director of Community Services & Water
FAX: (323) 588-2761
KENNETH J. DeDARIO
Director of Municipal Utilities
FAX: (323) 583-1983
DAVE TELFORD
Fire Chief
FAX: (323) 581-1385
BRUCE W. OLSON
Police Chief
FAX: (323) 583-5236
Variance
Enclosed herewith for your information is a Notice of Public Hearing, Initial Study,
Notice of Intent and Proposed Negative Declaration concerning a Variance application
which has been filed with the City of Vernon for Lighton Properties LLC. The applicant,
located at 2040 45th Street in the City of Vernon has requested a variance from the
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Section 26.4.2-8(e), Development Standards. The
variance is to allow the applicant to install two (2) driveways, that do not comply with the
distance requirements stated in Section 26.4.2-8(e) of the City of Vernon Comprehensive
Zoning Ordinance, to be installed at their property located at 2040 45,h Street.
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 are welcome to attend the meeting on September 5, 2000 or to send written
comments prior to the meeting if you so desire.
This notice is intended for interested parties or property owners within the project
area. If you are no longer a property owner in this area, please forward this notice to the
new property owner.
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Enclosures:
Very trul yours,
S ue Kevi Wi son, P.E.
Director of Community Services & Water
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ENVMONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM AND INITIAL STUDY
1. Project Title: Lighton Property LLC
2. Lead Agency Name and Address: City of Vernon
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, CA 90058
3. Contact Person and Phone Number: Samuel "Kevin" Wilson
(323)583-8811
4. Project Location: 2040 45 h Street
5. Project Sponsor's Name and Address: Lighton Property LLC
P.O. Box 7525
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
6. General Plan Designation: M, General Industry
7. Zoning: M, General Industry
8. Description of Project: Lighton owns the property identified by the address
2040 45' Street in the City of Vernon. They have proposed to build a 20,900 square foot spec building at
the said site. However, in doing so they have proposed to construct driveways that do not comply with the
distance requirements stated in section 26.4.2-8(e) of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. Therefore,
they have applied for a variance from said section in order to comply with the City of Vernon Code and are
subsequently subject to the California Environmental Quality Act Process. Since the project consists of
constructing a new building and is not a pre-existing use it is not exempt from CEQA and is required to
complete an Initial Study. Although the project is technically defined as the Variance that is being applied
for from Section 26.4.2-8(e) of the City of Vernon Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance this Initial Study will
analyze the impacts associated with the construction and operation of the spec building that the Variance is
associated with.
9. Other agencies whose approval is required (and permits needed):
Environmental Factors Potentially Affected:
The environmental factors checked below could be potentially affected by this point, involving at least
one impact that is a "Potentially Significant Impact" or "Potentially Significant Unless Mitigated," as
indicated by the checklist on the following pages.
❑ Land Use and Planning
❑ Population and Housing
❑ Geophysical
❑ Water
Cl Air Quality
Transportation/Circulation
U Biological Resources
❑ Energy and Mineral Resources
❑ Hazards
❑ Noise
❑ Mandatory Findings of Significance
Determination.
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
d Public Services
❑ Utilities and Service
Systems
d Aesthetics
d Cultural Resources
O Recreation
I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment,
and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
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 sheets have been added to the project. A NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and
an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required.
I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect(s) on the environment, but at least
one effect 1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal
standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as
described on attached sheets, if the effect is a "potentially significant impact" or "potentially
significant unless mitigated." An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but it
must analyze only the effects t remain to be addressed.
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August 16.2000
Signature Date
Samuel "Kevin" Wilson City of Vernon
Printed Name For
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ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM
Potentially
Potentially Significant Less Than
Significant Unless Significant No
Impact Mitigated Impact Impact
I. LAND USE AND PLANNING. Would the proposal:
a) Conflict with general plan designation
or zoning? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
b) Conflict with applicable environmental plans
or policies adopted by agencies with jurisdiction
over the project? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
a and b. The project area is zoned General Industry, M. The City of Vernon is primarily made up of industrial
and distribution type facilities. The building has not been designated a use but will be required to comply with the
permitted uses as defined by the City of Vernon Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance (upon approval of a variance)
as well as with the General Plan, local codes and ordinances as they now exist. Building standards will be required
to, at a minimum, conform to the building requirements of applicable codes and ordinances. The project is not in
conflict with any environmental plans or policies.
c) Affect agricultural resources or operations
(e.g. impacts to soils or farmlands, or impacts
from incompatible land uses)? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
c. The City of Vernon is an industrial city with no agricultural land use within its boundaries. Therefore, the
project, as proposed, will not affect agricultural resources or operations.
d) Disrupt or divide the physical arrangement of
an established community (including a low income
or minority community)? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
d. The nearest residential units are less then 700 feet from the project's boundary. The project is a proposed
spec building. The existing lot is vacant and unoccupied. The applicant is proposing to construct a 20,900 square
foot building on the empty lot. The project has no residential units on it that will be affected by the expansion.
The site is surrounded by compatible uses and will not disrupt or divide the physical arrangement of any
established communities.
II. POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would the proposal:
a) Cumulatively exceed official regional or local
population projections? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
b) Induce substantial growth in an area either directly
or indirectly (e.g. through projects in an undeveloped
area or extension of major infrastructure)? ❑ ❑ X ❑
a and b. The population of the City of Vernon is approximately 90, with up to 50,000 people working in the
City. The existing lot is currently vacant without any occupants. The applicant is proposing to construct a spec
building 20,900 square feet in area. Since neither an occupant nor a use has been determined it is not possible to
predict the number of employees that will work out of the site. However, based on the historical uses on the site it
is not predicted that this project will cause a significant impact on population or housing.
c) Displace existing housing, especially affordable
housing? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
Potentially
Potentially Significant
Significant Unless
Impact Mitigated
Less Than
Significant No
Impact Impact
c. No housing currently exist on the proposed project site. Thus, the project will not displace housing.
in. GEOPHYSICAL. Would the proposal result in or
expose people to potential impacts involving:
a) Seismicity: fault rupture?
❑ ❑ X ❑
a. The project is located in the seismically active southern California region. However, no active faults or
Alquist-Priolo Special Study Zones are known to traverse the City or the project area. The proposed project will
develop a site which has historically had structures on it. All construction shall be required to be in compliance
with all requisite seismic safety standards and requirements, providing adequate protection from seismic hazards.
b) Seismicity: ground shaking or liquefaction? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
b. According to the California Division of Mines and Geology, the proposed project area is not in an area
historic for occurrences of liquefaction'. In addition, the City's Master Environmental Assessment (MEA)
indicates that the proposed project area is not considered potentially susceptible to liquefaction. Therefore, no
impact is anticipated.
c) Seismicity: seiche or tsunami? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
d) Landslides or mudslides? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
c and d. The project is located in a densely developed central section of Los Angeles County. The project is
at considerable distance from the ocean and any large bodies of open water, and is not subject to seiches or
tsunamis. The project area is flat, located away from hillsides, and is not affected by landslides or mudflows.
e) Erosion, changes in topography or unstable soil
conditions from excavation, grading or fill? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
f) Subsidence of the land? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
g) Expansive soils? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
h) Unique geologic or physical features? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
e through h. Aside from minor excavation to construct the foundation, there will be no substantial excavations to
occur with the proposed project. Grading and other site preparation activities on the proposed site will be
relatively limited and will not have the potential to result in unstable soil conditions or change the geological
substructures. All construction activity will proceed in compliance with the City requirements which include
measures to prevent erosion or unstable soil conditions. Therefore, this impact is considered less than significant.
Vernon is a fully urbanized industrial city. No geologic features exist within the project area. The
channelized Los Angeles River runs through the City, but the project will not affect the river.
IV. WATER Would the proposal result in:
a) Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns,
or the rate and amount of surface runoff. ❑ ❑ X ❑
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Potentially
Potentially Significant Less Than
Significant Unless Significant No
Impact Mitigated Impact Impact
a. The project is located in a highly urbanized area and is almost completely paved. The site is surrounded on
three sides by a curb and gutter to collect rainwater and distribute it to proper storm drains. Prior to construction
the applicant will be required to obtain a grading and paving permit that insures that drainage is properly accounted
for. Until the property is developed it will continue to sheet flow to 45t` Street, 46t' Street, and St. Charles Street.
Historically the site has been paved but in 1981 the industrial building on the site had been demolished and
removed. Since that time the site has remained unoccupied and void of any buildings.
Considering that the entire parcel is less than one acre in area the project will not substantially alter the
existing amount of impervious surfaces, surface runoff, the absorption rate, or the existing drainage patterns. If
required, the proponent shall obtain a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit, before
obtaining a Certificate of Occupancy. As part of the facilities NPDES Permit they shall follow best management
practices as outlined in the Industrial/Commercial Best Management Practices Handbook, for a spec buiding.
b) Exposure of people or property to water related
hazards such as flooding? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
b. According to the MEA, the Los Angeles River flows through the City in a concrete channel3. The river
channel, in conjunction with other major improvements in the region, has greatly reduced the probability of a major
flood occurring in the City of Vernon. However, intense thunderstorms of short duration have been known to
occur and result in localized flooding and ponding in areas extensively covered by buildings or paving. Therefore,
the proposed project will cause no impact.
c) Discharge into surface waters or other alteration of
surface water quality (e.g. temperature, dissolved
oxygen or turbidity)? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
c. No surface water bodies are located near the project and the project is not expected to directly discharge
into such water or change the amount of any water bodies located in the vicinity. All modifications of the proposed
facility will proceed in compliance with the NPDES requirements.
d) Changes in the amount of surface water
in any water body? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
e) Changes in currents, or the course or direction
of water movements? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
d and e. No surface water bodies are located near the project and the project is not expected to directly discharge
into such water or change the amount of any water bodies located in the vicinity. The facility will be operated in
compliance with the NPDES requirements. Therefore, the proposed project will cause no impact.
1) Change in the quantity of ground waters, either
through direct additions or withdrawals, or through
interception of an aquifer by cuts or excavations? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
g) Altered direction or rate of flow of
groundwater? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
f and g. No substantial excavation or other extensive below -grade work that could affect quantity, direction, or
flow of groundwater is anticipated to occur.
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Potentially
Potentially Significant Less Than
Significant Unless Significant No
Impact Mitigated Impact Impact
h) Impacts to groundwater quality? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
h. Typically, industrial activity throughout the City involve the use, generation, storage, and regional transport
of hazardous materials and waste. The proposed project will be required to obtain all applicable hazardous
waste/material permits from the Environmental Health Department. The proposed project will also be required to
comply with NPDES permit requirements and any conditions issued by the Regional Water Quality Control Board.
These requirements are designed to prevent groundwater pollution during the operation of such a project. No
impact is expected to occur from the proposed project.
V AIR QUALITY: Would the proposal:
a) Violate any air quality standard or contribute to
an existing or projected air quality violation? ❑ ❑ X ❑
a. 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.
During Construction
The site is almost completely paved and has been void of any structures since 1981. The proposed facility
may cause some dust associated with normal construction activities. However, all construction operations will be
required to comply with standard dust control programs as described in the Uniform Codes. The community
services department shall monitor the construction activities during routine site inspections. Because the site is less
than an acre in site and shall be monitored as part of the City of Vernon building permit process it is not expect to
create significant impacts from dust associated with construction. Based on previous studies of air quality impacts
caused by emissions from other construction related equipment of projects greater than this in magnitude, it has
been determined that the project will not generate a significant impacta 5
During Operation
Since the building is a spec building and the tenants have not yet been determined it is not possible to predict
the exact number of traffic trips that the occupant will generate. However, based on the historical uses of the
property it is not expected that the proposed project will cause an impact due to excessive traffic trips. Traffic
entering and exiting the site is predicted to be the only contributing factor to air quality during operation.
b) Expose sensitive receptors to pollutants? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
b. Vernon is strictly an industrial community with similar uses surrounding the project site. The nearest
sensitive receptors (i.e. residential dwelling units) are less then 700 feet north east of the project boundaries. This
includes the Vernon Elementary School which is within a quarter mile of the project site. The proposed project
involves obtaining approval for a Variance from the City of Vernon Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance to construct
a driveway within the required minimum distance from a Curb Point of Tangency. However, the applicant has
submitted a site plan for a spec building that may or may not be constructed on that site. It is not certain when and
if the proposed building will be constructed. However, in the event that the applicant decides to construct the
20,900 square foot spec building they will be required to comply with all existing dust and emission control
regulations as set forth by federal, state, and local codes, rules and regulations including but not limited to
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Potentially
Potentially Significant Less Than
Significant Unless Significant No
Impact Mitigated Impact Impact
establishing a dust control program prior to any paving or grading in compliance with the SCAQMD and Uniform
Code requirements. The project as proposed will not cause an impact to these sensitive receptors. The
construction and operation of said building will not pose a significant impact on the environment. Therefore, there
are no significant impacts expected.
c) Alter air movement, moisture, or temperature, or
cause any change in climate? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
c. The proposed project will create no unusual conditions which could alter air movement, moisture,
temperature, or climate.
d) Create objectionable odors?
❑ ❑ ❑ X
d. The proposed project will not create objectionable odors and thus there will be clearly no significant
environmental impact.
VI. TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULATION.
Would the proposal result in:
a) Increased vehicle trips or traffic congestion?
a. 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 Q-110), and to the east is the Long Beach Freeway
(I-710). Vernon has several arterials which bisect the City. The site is proposed to have access to St. Charles
Street and 46`h Street.
As previously discussed the proposed building is a spec building that has no predetermined tenant or occupant.
The number of traffic trips or their orientation can not be determined. However, to avoid any possibility of impact
conditions have been put into the Variance that limit the number of traffic trips accessing the site. The number of
traffic trips that enter and exit the site shall not exceed 209 vehicle trips per day. Therefore, increased vehicle
traffic trips is not expected to cause a significant impact to the environment.
b) Hazards to safety from design features (e.g. sharp
curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible
uses (e.g. farm equipment)? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
b. The proposed site is located in an existing industrial area, and the project is compatible with surrounding
uses. No safety hazard resulting from incompatible uses are expected.
c) Inadequate emergency access or access
to nearby uses?
c. The proposed site will include emergency access and access to nearby uses, as required by the City.
d) Insufficient parking capacity on -site or
off -site?
❑
❑
❑ X
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Potentially
Potentially Significant Less Than
Significant Unless Significant No
Impact Mitigated Impact Impact
d. Based on the site plan that has been submitted by the applicant, their parking plan provides an adequate
number of parking stalls on -site to comply with the parking/loading requirement of the Comprehensive Zoning
Ordinance for automobile parking, truck loading, and parking. The 20,900 square foot spec
warehousing/manufacturing building with approximately 10% office space would require 23 automobile parking
spaces on -site, and 4 truck parking and loading spaces. The site plan submitted as part of the Variance application
meets these requirements and therefore complies with the requirements of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance6.
Therefore, the proposed site will supply sufficient parking on -site and will create no impact.
e) Hazards or barriers for pedestrians
or bicyclists? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
f) Conflicts with adopted policies supporting
alternative transportation (e.g. bus turnouts,
bicycle racks)? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
g) Rail, waterborne or air traffic impacts? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
e through g. The proposed project area is surrounded by industrial uses with virtually no pedestrian traffic.
The activity at the site does not involve direct waterborne or air traffic.
VII. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES.
Would the proposal result in impacts to:
a)
Endangered, threatened or rare species or their
habitats (including but not limited to plants, fish,
insects, animals, and bids)?
❑
❑
❑ X
b)
Locally designated species
(e.g. heritage trees)?
❑
❑
❑ X
c)
Locally designated natural communities (e.g. oak
forest, (e.g. oak forest, coastal habitat, etc.)?
❑
❑
❑ X
d)
Wetland habitat (e.g. marsh, riparian and
vernal pool)?
❑
❑
❑ X
e)
Wildlife dispersal or migration corridors?
❑
❑
❑ X
a through e. The project is in a highly developed industrial area of the City of Vernon. Neither plant,
wildlife habitat, nor other biological resources exist in the project area. The project will not affect such resources.
VIH. ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES.
Would the proposal.
a) Conflict with adopted energy conservation plans? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
a. The proposed project will be constructed to meet existing energy conservation regulations of State Title 24,
and will comply with all requisite energy conservation regulations.
b) Use non-renewable resources in a wasteful and
inefficient manner? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
b. Since the proposed building is a spec building and the occupant has not yet been determined it is not
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Potentially
Potentially Significant
Significant Unless
Impact Mitigated
Less Than
Significant No
Impact Impact
possible to determine the impact, if any the occupant will have on non-renewable resources. However, based on
the history of the site and other similar sized buildings in the City the energy used by this operation will be not be
substantial. It is not expected that the occupant will be an impact to the City of Vernon Utilities Department.
Therefore, the impact will be less than significant.
Construction of the proposed new facility will involve the use of energy, building materials, water, and other
resources in amounts typical of other general office developments in the region. This construction will not cause
any significant impact to non-renewable resources. The energy used by this operation will not be substantial.
There will be no impact to the City of Vernon Utility Department.
IX. HAZARDS. Would the proposal involve:
a) A risk of accidental explosion or release of
hazardous substances (including, but not limited to
oil, Pesticides, chemicals or radiation)? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
b) Possible interference with an emergency response
plan or emergency evacuation plan? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
c) The creation of any health hazard or
potential health hazard? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
d) Exposure of people to existing sources
of potential health hazards? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
a through d. The actual project involves obtaining a Variance from the City of Vernon Comprehensive
Zoning Ordinance for installing a driveway within the minimum required distance from the point of tangency.
However, the applicant has submitted plans that describe the possible construction of a building on that site. The
occupant of use of the building on the site has not been determined and therefore impacts caused by the use and/or
occupant can not be determined. However, the local Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) which is the City
of Vernon Environmental Health Department has regulations that manage the storage of hazardous materials at any
facility within the City. Prior to occupancy of the building, existing regulations and permitting requirements will
be adhered to by the facility and this compliance will reduce potential hazards to less than significant levels. These
requirements are standard requirements of facilities located within the City of Vernon to regulate the handling and
storage of hazardous materials involved in the everyday function of non -hazardous businesses. Therefore, it is not
expected the occupant will have a significant impact.
e) Increased fire hazard in areas with flammable
brush, grass, or tees? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
e. The proposed site is located in a completely built -out urbanized area that does not contain flammable grass,
brush, or trees.
X. NOISE. Would the proposal result in:
a) Increases in existing noise levels?
b) Exposure of people to severe noise levels?
❑ ❑ ❑ X
❑ ❑ ❑ X
a and b. The project is within an industrial area and the surrounding warehousing and manufacturing uses are
not noise sensitive. Since the proposed building is a spec building and the occupant has not been determined it is
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Potentially
Potentially Significant Less Than
Significant Unless Significant No
Impact Mitigated Impact Impact
not possible to predict the impacts, if any, that may be due to noise generated on the site. However, the occupant
will be subject to the noise and vibration limitations detailed in the City of Vernon Comprehensive Zoning
Ordinance and General Plan. Normal operation within the City includes general manufacturing that does not cause
any noise impacts. However, the occupants of the proposed building will be required to comply with the City's
noise limitations as detailed in the General Plan and the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and it is not expected
that the site will cause any impact due to excess noise.
XI. PUBLIC SERVICES. Would the proposal have an
effect upon, or result in a need for new or altered
government services in any of the following areas:
a) Fire protection? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
b) Police protection? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
c) Schools? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
a through c. The project will be located in a highly industrialized and developed area. The proposed project
will not pose a need for new or altered fire, police or school services within the City of Vernon.
d) Maintenance of public facilities, including
roads?
❑ ❑ ❑ X
d. The proposed project will not impact public facilities, therefore, there will clearly be no significant impact.
e) Other governmental services? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
e. No impact on governmental services will result.
XIL UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS. Would the
proposal result in a need for new systems, or
substantial alterations to the following utilities:
a) Power or natural gas ❑ ❑ X ❑
a. The proposed site is located in an area that is fully urbanized and served by an existing extensive electricity
and gas infrastructure. Although the applicant will need to grant electrical easements to the Utilities Department,
standard City procedures require that a condition be placed in the Variance to insure that the easements are granted
thus alleviating any potential impacts. Implementation is not expected to result in the need for new power lines or
natural gas systems.
b) Communications systems?
❑ ❑ ❑ X
b. The proposed site will be served by existing communication systems. The telephone, cable, and other
communication systems are adequate and available to serve the proposed site. No need for new communication
systems are required to serve the proposed site.
c) Local or regional water treatment or
distribution facilities?
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Potentially
Potentially
Significant
Less Than
Significant
Unless
Significant
No
Impact
Mitigated
Impact
Impact
d) Sewer or septic tanks? ❑
❑
❑
X
e) Storm water drainage? ❑
❑
❑
X
f) Solid waste disposal? ❑
❑
❑
X
c through f. The site was previously served with water, sewer, and storm water drainage utilities and service
will continue with the proposed site. All main lines are in place and the proposed operation will not require any
additional services beyond those presently offered. Prior to occupancy the occupant will provide their own refuse
pick up. Therefore, there will be no impact.
XIH. AESTHETICS. Would the proposal:
a) Affect a scenic vista or scenic highway? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
b) Have a demonstrable negative aesthetic effect? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
a and b. The project is in an area that is extensively urbanized with industrial buildings and accessory
structures, and does not provide any scenic vista open to the public. Therefore, the proposed project will create no
impact.
c) Create light or glare? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
c. The site is located in an industrial area and lighting of facilities is common, therefore no impacts from light
are anticipated. The facility is not expected to create any impact from glare. Therefore, the proposed project will
create no impact.
XIV. CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal:
a) Disturb paleontological resources?
b) Disturb archaeological resources?
❑ ❑ ❑ X
❑ ❑ ❑ X
a and b. The project is on a site that has been developed for many years and has been built with structures
and parking lots. The project will not involve extensive excavation therefore, the potential for disturbing previously
unencountered archaeological resources is remote. Therefore, the project will create no impact.
c) Affect historical resources? ❑ . ❑ ❑ X
c. The project site has historically been developed and built with structures and parking lots. The extent of
excavation is limited to a foundation with no extensive underground features, therefore, the chance of unearthing
any historical resource is remote. Therefore, the proposed project will create no impact.
d) Have the potential to cause a physical change which
would affect unique ethnic cultural values? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
e) Restrict existing religious or sacred uses within the
potential impact area? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
d and e. The project area is highly industrialized; no known unique ethnic cultural resources, or religious or
sacred uses exist in the project area. Therefore, no impact is expected.
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Potentially
Potentially
Significant Less Than
Significant
Unless Significant No
Impact
Mitigated Impact Impact
XV. RECREATION. Would the proposal:
a) Increase the demand for neighborhood
or regional parks or other recreational
facilities?
❑
❑ ❑ X
b) Affect existing recreational opportunities?
❑
❑ ❑ X
a and b. The project will not result in an increase in residential population in Vernon. No impact on the demand
for recreation opportunities is anticipated. No parks or recreation facilities exist on the project site nor is one planed
on the site.
XVI. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE.
a) 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
a. The City of Vernon is primarily made up of industrial and distribution type facilities with limited plant life.
Plant life is limited to non-native and ornamental species which are used for 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 species in Vernon. The site has historically been occupied and there is no potential for finding
important examples of major periods of California history. Therefore, the proposed project will create no impact.
b) Does the project have the potential to achieve
short-term, to the disadvantage of long-term,
environmental goals? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
b. The proposed project is in conformance with the City of Vernon General Plan. The zoning of the site is M,
which allows manufacturing facilities. There will not be an impact on long-term environmental goals.
c) Does the project have impacts that are individually
limited, but cumulatively considerable?
("Cumulatively considerable" means that the
incremental effects of a project are considerable
when viewed in connection with the effects of past
projects, the effects of other current projects, and
the effects of probable future projects) ❑ ❑ X ❑
c. The proposed project involves obtaining approval for a Variance from the City of Vernon Comprehensive
Zoning Ordinance to construct a driveway within the required minimum distance from a Curb Point of Tangency.
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Potentially
Potentially Significant Less Than
Significant Unless Significant No
Impact Mitigated Impact Impact
However, the applicant has submitted a site plan that proposes the possibility of constructing a spec building on the
vacant lot. The construction of this spec building along with other surrounding projects was considered Cumulative
impacts. The project is not significant enough to cause a cumulative impact to air quality, traffic, noise, groundwater,
surface water, or exposure to hazardous materials. During construction the project may produce some short term
localized impacts associated with construction activities such as breaking of gravel, back-up safety devices,
construction vehicle traffic, very minimal dust from construction, and limited use of hazardous materials used in normal
construction activities. These impacts are negligible and will not create an impact to sensitive receptors. Since the
applicant has not determined an occupant or use for the proposed spec building the impacts associated with operation
were not considered. It is not anticipated that application for Variance or the construction related to the project will
have a negative impact on the environment and therefore the project is considered not to have a negative impact due
to cumulative impacts.
d) Does the project have environmental effects which
will cause substantial adverse effects on human
beings, either directly or indirectly? ❑ ❑ ❑ X
d. There are no environmental impacts caused by the project that will cause adverse effects on human beings.
References
1.State of California Seismic Hazard Zones, Los Angeles Quadrangle, California Division of Mines and Geology,
Released September 30, 1998
2.City of Vernon Master Environmental Assessment (MEA). Cotton / Beland / Associates, 1989
3.City of Vernon Master Environmental Assessment (MEA). Cotton / Beland / Associates, 1989
4.CEQA Aar Quality Hand Book. South Coast Air Quality Management District. November 1990. Chapter 6
S.Air Quality Analysis prepared for the Final Negative Declaration for Container Recycling Alliance located at 3211
26'h Street in the City of Vernon, 1998
6.City of Vernon Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, City of Vernon, April 18, 1989
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City of Vernon
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, California 90058
(323) 583-8811
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
PROPOSED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
LEAD AGENCY: City of Vernon
PROJECT TITLE: Lighton Properties LLC
PROJECT LOCATION: 2040 45th Street
DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT: Lighton owns the property identified by the
address 2040 45 h Street in the City of Vernon. They have proposed to build a 20,900
square foot spec building at the said site. However, in doing so they have proposed to
construct driveways that do not comply with the distance requirements stated in section
26.4.2-8(e) of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. Therefore, they have applied for a
variance from said section in order to comply with the City of Vernon Code and are
subsequently subject to the California Environmental Quality Act Process. The Initial
Study performed by the City of Vernon reviewed both the construction of the New
Building and the impacts associated with the variance.
FINDINGS:
The City Council of the City of Vernon has determined that this project will not
have a significant effect on the environment.
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, September 5, 2000 at 5:00 p.m.
Applicant: Lighton Property LLC
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: Lighton Property LLC is requesting a variance
from Section 26.4.2-8(e) of the City of Vernon
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance to install two (2)
driveways that do not comply with the distance
requirements stated in said ordinance at their
property located at 2040 45th Street.
Property Involved: 2040 45th Street
(See reverse side)
Review of the file: The application, maps, and supporting
information are available in the office of
Community Services, 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 meeting.
BRUCE V. MALKENHORST
City Administrator/City Clerk
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To: Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Administrator
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From: Samuel "Kevin" Wilson, Director of Community Services & Water
Date: August 2, 2000
Re: Variance for Lighton Property LLC located at 2040 45th Street
Lighton Property LLC has submitted a complete application for a variance. They are
proposing to install two (2) driveways that do not comply with the distance requirements
stated in Section 26.4.2-8(elof the City of Vernon Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance at their
property located at 2040 45 Street. It is recommended that you receive this application and
that a public hearing be set for September 5, 2000.
On the basis of the supplied information, it appears that the project will require a
Negative Declaration per the California Environmental Quality Act process.
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