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Resolution No. 84842 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 RESOLUTION NO. 8484 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON GRANTING A VARIANCE TO GJS ENTERPRISE, INC. FROM SECTION 26.4.2-8(C) OF THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE, FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2485 VERNON AVENUE IN THE CITY OF VERNON WHEREAS, GJS Enterprise, Inc. ("GJS") currently occupies the property located at 2485 Vernon Avenue in the City of Vernon (hereinafter referred to as "the Property") and is requesting a variance from Section 26.4.2-8(c), Development Standards, of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance; and WHEREAS, the Property is located in the M-Zone, General Industry; and WHEREAS, the Property is used for manufacturing and warehousing which is consistent with the objectives of the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance; and WHEREAS, GJS has indicated that it has not and does not propose to perform any structural alterations to its facility which would require it to come into compliance with the requirements of the current Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance; and WHEREAS, the property was constructed with ten loading spaces. Nine of these ten spaces are legally non -conforming, dock spaces. Three of the spaces are permanently sealed off. Six are legally non -conforming dock spaces. One south loading dock faces towards Vernon Avenue. It is a non -conforming truck loading space measuring 16.0 feet in width and 33.0 feet in length. Located to the west of the building there is one non- conforming truck loading space that measures 10.0 feet in width and 45.7 feet in length. Located on the north side of the -1- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 building is one conforming truck loading space that measures 10.0 feet in width and 65 feet in length, and four non- conforming truck loading spaces. Three of the four non- conforming spaces measure 10.0 feet in width and 63.0 feet in length. The fourth space measures 12.0 feet in width and 51.0 feet in length; and WHEREAS, The portion of the building occupied by GJS only has access to the only loading dock that fronts Vernon Avenue; and WHEREAS, Section 26.4.2-8(c) of the Zoning Ordinance specifies that each truck loading space shall be a minimum of ten (10) feet wide, sixty-five (65) feet long; and WHEREAS, Section 26.4.6-4 (c) of the Zoning Ordinance provides, in part, that a non -conforming building must comply with these standards at the time of any changes in use, occupancy, expansion, structural alteration of the building or within five years of April 18, 1989 whichever occurs first unless a variance is granted; and WHEREAS, according to Section 26.4.6-4(c), where insufficient space exists on the lot or parcel for compliance with the size of the existing loading provisions of Chapter 26, the size of the existing loading docks shall be brought into compliance at the time of any changes in use, occupancy, expansion, structural alteration of the building; and WHEREAS, GJS has stated that the one (1) non -conforming truck loading space facing Vernon Avenue will be limited to trucks that do not extend into the Master Plan of Street Widths dated June 16, 1992; and -2- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 a 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 2s WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 26.4.E-4(d), the City Council may relieve an occupant of all or part of the provisions of the off-street parking, access and loading requirements of this ordinance; and WHEREAS, GJS has no plans for the expansion or alteration of its building at this time, the strict application of the loading requirements of Section 26.4 of the Zoning Ordinance would require GJS to demolish a significant portion of their building thereby creating an unreasonable financial hardship; and WHEREAS, the existing use does not and will not adversely affect the surrounding area because the site has historically been used for manufacturing and warehousing; and WHEREAS, GJS has agreed to use shorter trucks that will not extend into the public right -of way; and WHEREAS, the City Council has received a Staff Report dated June 30, 2004, upon which it has relied in making the foregoing recitals; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Vernon held a', hearing on said application for a variance on July 14, 2004; and WHEREAS, the strict application of the off-street parking, access and loading requirements of the ordinance creates an unreasonable hardship; and WHEREAS, the existing use does and will not adversely affect the surrounding area; and WHEREAS, the use does not require the number of spaces specified by this ordinance; and IMM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby finds and determines that the recitals contained herein above are true and correct. SECTION 2: A variance from Section 26.4.2-8(c), Development Standards of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, requiring all truck loading spaces to be ten (10) feet wide by sixty-five (65) feet long, is hereby granted GJS located at 2485 Vernon Avenue. SECTION 3: The variance granted is subject to the following conditions: a) The facility shall be operated in accordance with all current codes, rules, and regulations and subject to permit fees as adopted by the City of Vernon not otherwise addressed by the grant of this variance. b) The facility shall be operated in a manner that will prevent' unsanitary conditions, odors or other nuisances. c) This variance shall automatically expire at the time of any expansion or structural alteration of the building, change of occupancy or on August 19, 2009, whichever occurs first, at which time the use of the parking, access or loading area(s) allowed by this variance shall be discontinued unless brought into compliance with all applicable standards for parking, access and loading areas set forth in the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. It is the intent of the City Council that said parking, access or loading area(s) be -4- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 s 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 2s treated in the same manner as a legal nonconforming use subject to Section 26.4.E-4(b). d) All parking and loading areas necessary for occupants operations shall be striped in a manner acceptable to the Director of Community Services & Water and shall be paved with a hard durable surface material and shall be adequately drained, and kept free of dust, mud, trash and weeds. Where parking or maneuvering areas adjoin the public street, a barrier wall or landscaping shall be maintained to meet City standards. Adequate on -site parking shall be maintained so that on -street parking will occur. e) The project site shall be maintained substantially in compliance with the site plan submitted, as part of this variance application. f) The usage of the non -conforming truck loading space shall be limited so that no trucks parked at or using the loading dock shall extend into the street right-of-way as shown on the Master Plan of Streets, dated June 16, 1992. g) This variance shall only be valid while GJS remains the occupant of the property. A new variance will be required Ih) Ii) upon change of occupancy. The facility shall be operated in a manner, which will not impede traffic on Vernon Avenue. Signs shall be posted in front of the nonconforming truck loading space stating the restrictions on the length of the trucks accessing the subject loading dock. -5- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 j) Noncompliance with the conditions shall constitute sufficient grounds for the City Council of the City of Vernon to void this variance and require the applicant, GJS, to comply with the truck parking and loading requirements of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. SECTION 4: The City Clerk of the City of Vernon shall certify to the passage of this Resolution and thereupon and thereafter the same shall be in full force and effect. APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of July, 2004 LEONIS C. ATTEST: BRUCE V. MALKENHORST, City Clerk , Mayor -6- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) ss COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) I, BRUCE V. MALKENHORST, City Clerk of the City of Vernon, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution, being Resolution No. 8484 was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Vernon at an adjourned regular meeting of the City Council duly held on Wednesday, July 14, 2004 and thereafter was duly signed by the Mayor of the City of Vernon. (SEAL) BRUCE V. MALKENHORST, City Cler -7- SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ri STAFF REPORT GJS ENTERPRISE, INC. 2485 VERNON AVENUE VARIANCE APPLICATION June 30, 2004 The applicant, GJS Enterprise, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as "GJS") located at 2485 Vernon Avenue in the City of Vernon, has requested a variance from Section 26.4.2-8(c) of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, Development Standards. BACKGROUND GJS, a manufacturing and warehousing company occupies the property identified by the address 2485 Vernon Avenue located in the M-Zone, General Industrial, located in the City of Vernon. The building that it occupies was constructed with ten loading spaces. Three of the spaces are permanently sealed off. Six are legally non -conforming dock spaces. One south loading dock faces towards Vernon Avenue. It is a non -conforming truck loading space measuring 16.0 feet in width and 33.0 feet in length. Located to the west of the building there is one non -conforming truck loading space that measures 10.0 feet in width and 45.7 feet in length. Located on the north side of the building is one conforming truck loading space that measures 10.0 feet in width and 65 feet in length, and four non -conforming truck loading spaces. Three of the four non -conforming spaces measure 10.0 feet in width and 63.0 feet in length. The fourth space measures 12.0 feet in width and 51.0 feet in length. -1- GJS states that only vehicles of smaller lengths will be used at the non -conforming truck -loading spaces. The building is used for manufacturing and warehousing and is approximately 57,250 square feet in size. GJS will occupy approximately 20,000 square feet of the second floor. The building was subdivided in order to accommodate two separate businesses. The portion of the building occupied by GJS only has access to the only loading dock that fronts Vernon Avenue. GJS is requesting a variance from the requirements of Section 26.4.2-8(c) be issued for the continued use of the non- conforming truck loading spaces with the condition that the spaces be utilized by smaller trucks that will not extend in the street right-of-way. GJS has stated that it will advise all future tenants of any conditions placed by the variance. According to Section 26.4.E-4(d), the City Council may, under certain circumstances issue a variance from the off-street parking, access and loading requirements of this chapter. REASON FOR VARIANCE Section 26.4.2-8(c) of the current City of Vernon Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance specifies that each truck loading space shall be a minimum of 10 feet wide and 65 feet long. Section 26.4.E-4(c) provides that a non -conforming building must comply with these standards within five (5) years of April 18, 1989 unless a variance is granted. -2- As previously mentioned the applicant's building was constructed with ten loading spaces. Six of the ten spaces are legally non -conforming dock spaces of varying lengths, three of which have been permanently sealed off. In order for the building to conform with the current Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, a significant portion of the building would need to be demolished. This building has been used for manufacturing and warehousing in the past and despite a change in occupancy, continues to be used for the same purpose. Consequently, the existing use does not and will not adversely affect the surrounding area. As previously mentioned, the applicant has agreed that only vehicles of smaller lengths will be used at the shorter non- conforming truck loading spaces to ensure that vehicles will not extend into the street right-of-way while parked in the loading spaces. As long as the applicant complies with this condition, the variance will be consistent with the objectives of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and General Plan. VARIANCE METHODOLOGY The applicant is requesting a variance from Section 26.4.2- 8(c) of the current City of Vernon Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, which specifies that each truck loading space shall be a minimum of 10 feet wide and 65 feet long. Section 26.4.E-4(c) provides that a non -conforming building must comply with these standards within five (5) years of April 18, 1989 unless a -3- variance is granted. PARKING ANALYSIS According to Section 26.4.E-4(c), where insufficient space exists on the lot or parcel for compliance with the size of the existing loading provisions of Chapter 26, the size of the existing loading docks shall be brought into compliance at the time of any changes in use, occupancy, expansion, structural alteration of the building. A variance from off-street parking, access and loading requirements may be granted under Section 26.4. 6-4 (d) . Pursuant to Section 26.4.6, the intent of Chapter 26 was to permit -non -conformities in buildings, structures, and uses which existed at the time the ordinance was adopted to continue for a reasonable length of time, but not to encourage their survival. In order for the building to conform with the current Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, a significant portion of the building would need to be demolished. The applicant indicated that they have no plans for expansion or alteration of the building configuration at this time. Therefore, strict application of the off-street parking, access and loading requirements of the ordinance at this time would cause an unreasonable hardship to the applicant at this time. The site was previously used for manufacturing and warehousing. It has not been continuously vacant for more than one year and no structural alterations are proposed. Therefore, -4- the City Council may grant a variance from the off street parking, access and loading requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. However, should the City Council approve this variance, the site shall retain its legal non -conforming status and will be required to comply with the size requirements of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance not otherwise addressed by the requested variance. The usage of this non -conforming truck loading spaces shall be limited and the occupant will be required to use shorter trucks in the non -conforming spaces to avoid protruding into the public right-of-way as defined by the Master Plan of Streets dated June 16, 1992. CEQA REVIEW The proposed site is surrounded by industrial uses compatible with the proposed use. No potentially significant impacts are expected to result from noise, odor, dust, smoke, light or glare from the project. The project is categorically exempt under Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act because it is an existing facility with no expansion of use. A Notice of Exemption will be prepared and filed with the County Clerk's office. STAFF FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS Staff finds the following to be true: a) The applicant's building was constructed with ten loading spaces. Three of the spaces are permanently sealed off. Six are legally non -conforming dock spaces. One south loading dock faces -5- towards Vernon Avenue. It is a non -conforming truck loading space measuring 16.0 feet in width and 33.0 feet in length. Located to the west of the building there is one non -conforming truck loading space that measures 10.0 feet in width and 45.7 feet in length. Located on the north side of the building is one conforming truck loading space that measures 10.0 feet in width and 65 feet in length, and four non -conforming truck loading spaces. Three of the four non -conforming spaces measure 10.0 feet in width and 63.0 feet in length. The fourth one measures 12.0 feet in width and 51.O feet in length. The portion of the building GJS occupies only has access to the loading dock that fronts Vernon Avenue. In order for the building to conform with the current Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, a significant portion of the building would need to be demolished. b) The building and property has been used for manufacturing and warehousing in the past and despite a change in occupancy, it continues to be used for the same purpose. c) Applicant has stated that only vehicles of smaller lengths will be used at the shorter non -conforming truck loading spaces to ensure that vehicles will not extend into the street right-of-way while in the loading space. As long as the applicant complies with this condition, the variance will be consistent with the objectives of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and the General Plan. -6- Therefore, it is recommended that the variance be granted with the following conditions imposed to adequately protect the public interests: a. The facility shall be operated in accordance with all current codes, rules, and regulations and subject to permit fees as adopted by the City of Vernon not otherwise addressed by the grant of this variance. b. The facility shall be operated in a manner that will prevent unsanitary conditions, odors or other nuisances. C. This variance shall automatically expire at the time of any expansion or structural alteration of the building, change of occupancy or on August 19, 2009, whichever occurs first, at which time the use of the parking, access or loading area(s) allowed by this variance shall be discontinued unless brought into compliance with all applicable standards for parking, access and loading areas set forth in the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. It is the intent of the City Council that said parking, access or loading area(s) be treated in the same manner as a legal nonconforming use subject to Section 26.4.E-4(b). d. All parking and loading areas necessary for occupants operations shall be striped in a manner acceptable to the Director of Community Services & Water and shall be paved with a hard durable surface material and shall be adequately drained, and kept free of dust, mud, trash and weeds. Where parking or -7- maneuvering areas adjoin the public street, a barrier wall or landscaping shall be maintained to meet City standards. Adequate on -site parking shall be maintained so that on -street parking will occur. e. The project site shall be maintained substantially in compliance with the site plan submitted, as part of this variance application. f. The usage of the non -conforming truck loading space shall be limited so that no trucks parked at or using the loading dock shall extend into the street right-of-way as shown on the Master Plan of Streets, dated June 16, 1992. g. This variance shall only be valid while GJS remains the occupant of the property. Anew variance will be required upon change of occupancy. h. The facility shall be operated in a manner, which will not impede traffic on Vernon Avenue. i. Signs shall be posted in front of the nonconforming truck loading space stating the restrictions on the length of the trucks accessing the subject loading dock. j. Noncompliance with the conditions shall constitute sufficient grounds for the City Council of the City of Vernon to void this variance and require the applicant, GJS, to comply with the truck parking and loading requirements of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. -s- SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS Vernon, Department of Community Services 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, CA 90058 (323) 583-8811 AU7 d. U: I VARIANCE APPLICATION I Application is hereby made to the City of Vernon, petitioning for a variance for the following described property: Legal description (give exact legal description): GM J.V4&. General location (give street address): -'*405 &- VeK" vc- kleml) vk-� CA qool;'R Name of Applicant(s): q3-S zvt JAC. (Print or Type name of business) Mailing address: AY17- Ve CA q e 6-ta Phone# - Record Owner(s) of property: NewcAn (Name) Mailing address: - &V-ti- AvF7 Vevkioki Phone., Property Owner(s) representative: - '(Name') Mailing address: 1�-L06 VeyTtt#,a void ;W t(s- - Evcwo CA %31 C Phone# 9100 Relationship to Owner(s): 0 Engineer El Contractor 0 Attorney 0 Purchaser VLessee Written consent of owner(s) must be attached. Present use of property: _..P7"-6ff1- Uvo4c�UPM14- Present Zoning:m - GM-V-'A( wus� Proposed use of property:— C7r ew& How long has owner(s) held title to this property? tS'tKZ 46f1-il 4q�' Joao Are there any easements controlling the use of this property? If yes, describe 0 Yes VNo Expiration date: Page 1 of 3 Are there any private or deed restrictions controlling the use of this property? 0 Yes M No If yes, describe 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: �- 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: 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: 3. That the special conditions and circumstances do not result from actions of the applicant: a�FC, Page 2 of 3 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: 5. That the granting of such variance will be in harmony and not adversely affect the Comprehensive General Plan: NOTE: Non -conforming use of neighboring lands, structures, or buildings shall not be considered grounds for the issuance of a variance. Are the required site and design plot plans showing the area covered in the legal description and all existing and proposed improvements attached? ❑ Yes ❑ No Are the required three (3) area maps attached? ❑ Yes ❑ No Is there a certified list attached of names and mailing addresses of all property owners within 300' of the exterior boundaries of the property in this application? ❑ Yes ❑ No Is the required fee enclosed? ❑ Yes 0 No Make check or money order payable to the City of Vernon. I declare under penalty of perjury that to the best of my knowledge and belief the foregoing is true, complete, and accurate. Signed: Date: Property owner(s or owner(s) representative Page 3 of 3 Re: Variance Application GJS Enterprise Inc. 2485 E. Vernon Ave Vernon, CA 90058 Phone: 323-589-8949 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 The purpose of this request for variance is to obtain the occupancy permit for which certain corrections were ordered. Five Conditions to be considered 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: In the Second item of Exhibit "B" of the inspection report of my property, I was ordered to "recess the loading dock(s) 65' behind property line". There are a few reasons why special conditions do exist. First, the loading dock that I have in my building is for van use only. I never use the loading dock for loading/unloading goods in/out of semi -truck. Secondly, property line behind the loading dock is much less than 65'. My building is standing very close to the Vernon Avenue'. Even if I were to recess 65' behind loading dock, there is not enough land. 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 There is no way I can meet that provision of the ordinance which is to clear 65' behind the loading dock. If I fail to obtain occupancy permit due to denial of this application, in spite of the fact that it is physically impossible to recess 65' behind loading dock, it would result in deprivation of my right to engage in commercial/industrial activities which other people in this vicinity normally enjoy. 3. That the special conditions and circumstances do not result from actions of the applicant There will not be any special conditions or circumstances because of my business. I believe this ordinance that requires 65' of space behind loading dock is to reserve enough space in case of big trucks using loading docks. However, I never use big trucks like semi -trucks. I only use vans to get products in and out of this premise. 4. That granting the variance requested will not confer on the applicant any special privilege that is denied by this Chapter to other lands, structures, or buildings in the same vicinity and zone in which the property is located The granting of this application for variance will not result in giving me any special privileges. It only allows me to enjoy the rights that were given by the constitution of the United States of America. 5. That the granting of such variance will be in harmony and not adversely affect the Comprehensive General Plan Since the current condition of my premise is already in harmony with Comprehensive General Plan, there will not be any adverse effect due to granting this application for variance. The original purpose of the loading,docks in my building was for small trucks or vans, not the semi -trucks which may require 65' of space, and it will not deviate from the original usage. Thus, granting this application merely allows me to conduct normal business but not to acquire special privileges or to make this property out of harmony with Comprehensive General Plan. PROPERTY OWNERS LIST STATEMENT The undersigned has duly prepared the attached "Property Owners List". The 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 Angeles County Tax Assessment Roll. This list was prepared on M Av 7, 2004 from the Tax Roll maintained at Los Pn!q ales CoN-ry ASSe Ssol'S oFf-se.1 (Name and Location of office) I N O D urf ee. Apt , IL I M a n i-e , C• A It is understood that the accuracy and completeness, o}'s list is the responsibility of the applicant. '7C / Z1 --0-4-- (Person who prepared list) On this 1 day of2004 , before me the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for said County and State personally appeared gabCAVi- -Q known to me, or proven to me to be the person that executed the within instrument. WITNESS my hand and official seal. r. - = H. uEHM ! coW.,14mit L` Notary Public in and for said County and State My commission expires: N A Lo i 3V W `0 SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS 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: Time: Applicant: Vernon City Hall City Council Chambers 4305 Santa Fe Avenue Vernon, CA 90058 Wednesday, July 7, 2004 at 5:00 p.m. GJS Enterprise, Inc. The purpose of the hearing is to obtain testimony from affected and/or interested persons regarding this application. The public is also invited to submit written comments regarding the request prior to the Hearing. Request: GJS Enterprise, Inc. has requested a variance from Section 26.4.2- 8(c), Development Standards of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance to utilize one non -conforming truck -loading space. Property Involved: 2485 Vernon Avenue (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. The hearing may be continued or adjourned to a stated time and place without further notice of a public hearing. BRUCE V. MALKENHORST City Administrator/City Clerk :J 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 Chief Executive Officer of Light & Power FAX: (323) 826-1438 CITY HALL 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA 90058 TELEPHONE (323) 583-8811 June 24, 2004 Interested parties or property owners: ERIC T. FRESCH City Attorney FAX: (323) 826-1439 KEVIN WILSON Director of Community Services & Water FAX: (323) 826-1435 STEVEN E. PARKER Fire Chief FAX: (323) 826-1407 BRUCE W. OLSON Police Chief FAX: (323) 826-1481 LEWIS J. POZZEBON Director of Environmental Health FAX: (323) 588-4320 Enclosed herewith for your information is a Notice of Public Hearing to consider an application for variance for the property located at 2485 Vernon Avenue in the City of Vernon. The applicant, GJS Enterprise, Inc. are requesting a variance from Section 26.4.2-8(c), Development Standards, of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance to allow the use of one (1) non -conforming truck -loading space. The non -conforming truck loading space fronts Vernon Avenue and measure 16.0 feet in width and 33.0 feet in length. The current Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance requires truck -loading spaces to be ten (10) feet in width and sixty-five (65) feet in length. A variance is requested to utilize this loading space with the condition that the loading space will be restricted to trucks that do not extend into the public right-of-way. 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 July 7, 2004 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. Very truly yours, Sarr&Kevin ilson, P.E. Director of Community Services & Water SKW:sc Enclosure AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss. CITY OF VERNON ) I, Sergio Canales, Engineering Aide of the City of Vernon, do hereby certify that I did, on the 24th day of June, 2004, post three (3) copies of: NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, to be held July 7, 2004, (see attached copies) is regarding a Variance application for GJS Enterprise, Inc. located at 2485 Vernon Avenue in the City of Vernon from Section 26.4.2-8(c) of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance to utilize one (1) non -conforming truck -loading space. 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. 1-1 Date: June 24, 2004 o C#nales, Engineering Aide State of California ) ) ss. County w _of Los Angeles ) n^ On' 1� li'� before me, , Notary Public, personally appeared Ser o Canales, personally known to me (er known-fie-ate-ethe --bay i e ef satiefaeterry ; 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 jaaa "iw �� • AFFIDAVIT OF MAILING I, Sergio Canales, declare as follows: 1. That I am employed in the Community Services Department in the position of Engineering Aide. 2. That on June 24, 2004 I mailed a copy of NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING to be held on July 7, 2004 along with the attached letter regarding a Variance application for GJS Enterprise, Inc. located at 2485 Vernon Avenue in the City of Vernon to utilize one (1) non -conforming truck loading space, to the owners, tenants and interested parties on the attached lists, by United States Mail with postage prepaid.