Resolution No. 8651
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RESOLUTION NO. 8651
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF VERNON GRANTING A VARIANCE TO
JOSEPH AZIZI FROM SECTION 26.4.2-8(C)
OF THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE,
FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3000 SANTA
FE AVENUE IN THE CITY OF VERNON
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WHEREAS, Joseph Azizi currently owns the property
located at 3000 Santa Fe Avenue in the City of Vernon
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(hereinafter referred to as "the Property") and is requesting a
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variance from Section 26.4.2-8(c), Development Standards, of the
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Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance; and
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WHEREAS, the Property is located in the CM-Zone,
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Commercial Industrial; and
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WHEREAS, the Property is used for warehousing and
distribution which is consistent with the objectives of the
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General Plan and Zoning Ordinance; and
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WHEREAS, Joseph Azizi 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
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requirements of the current Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance; and
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WHEREAS, the property was constructed with one non-
conforming truck loading space measuring 18.0 feet in width and
45.0 feet in length; and
WHEREAS, the truck loading space fronts 30th Street;
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WHEREAS, Section 26.4.2-8(c) of the Zoning Ordinance
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specifies that each truck loading space shall be a minimum of
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ten (10) feet wide, sixty-five (65) feet long; and
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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, Joseph Azizi has stated that the one (1) non-
conforming truck loading space facing 30th Street will be limited
to trucks that do not extend into the Master Plan of Street
Widths dated November 17, 2004; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 26.4.6-4(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, Joseph Azizi 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 Joseph Azizi to demolish a significant
portion of their building thus creating an unreasonable
financial hardship; and
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WHEREAS, the existing use does not and will not
adversely affect the surrounding area because the site has
historically been used for warehousing and distribution; and
WHEREAS, Joseph Azizi 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 January 24, 2005, 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 February 2, 2005;
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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
and/or specified by this ordinance; and
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 Joseph Azizi
located at 3000 Santa Fe Avenue.
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SECTION 3: The variance granted is subject to the
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2 following conditions:
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 this grant of a variance.
The applicant shall maintain the yard clean, free of debris,
and prevent the off-site migration of debris.
The facility shall be operated in a manner that will prevent
unsanitary conditions, odors or other nuisances.
Joseph Azizi shall repair any broken, cracked or displaced
sidewalk, curbs or gutters adjoining the site.
Upon any expansion or structural alteration of the building,
or prior to August 19, 2009, the entire site shall be made
to conform to all truck and automobile parking requirements
and all truck loading requirements, pursuant to section
26.4.6-4(b) of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, unless a
variance is granted by the Vernon City Council.
This variance shall automatically expire at the time of any
expansion or structural alteration of the building, 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
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manner as a legal nonconforming use subject to Section
26.4.6-4(b).
All parking and loading areas necessary for Joseph Azizi
operation shall be striped in an acceptable manner 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 off-street parking will not occur.
The project site shall be maintained substantially in
compliance with the site plan submitted, as part of this
variance application.
The usage of the non-conforming truck loading space shall be
limited so that no truck parked at or using the loading dock
shall extend into the street right-of-way as shown on the
Master Plan of Streets, dated November 17, 2004.
This variance shall only be valid while Joseph Azizi remains
the owner of the property. A new variance will be required
upon change of ownership.
All existing and future tenants shall be notified of these
restrictions and a condition stating this shall be placed in
all future leases.
The facility shall be operated in a manner, which will not
impede traffic on 30th Street or Santa Fe Avenue.
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1 m) Joseph Azizi shall install new loading doors or modify the
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existing loading doors to prevent the doors from encroaching
into the public right-of-way.
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loading space stating the restrictions on the length of the
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trucks accessing the subject loading dock.
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sufficient grounds for the City Council of the City of
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Vernon to void this variance and require the applicant,
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Joseph Azizi to comply with the truck and automobile parking
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requirements of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance.
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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.
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APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of February, 2005
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
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I, BRUCE V. MALKENHORST, City Clerk of the City of
Vernon, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution, being
Resolution No.8651 was duly adopted by the City Council of the
City of Vernon at a regular meeting of the City Council duly
held on Wednesday, February 2, 2005 and thereafter was duly
signed by the Mayor of the City of Vernon.
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BRUCE V. MALKENHORST, City Cler
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SUPPORTING
DOCUMENTS
STAFF REPORT
JOSEPH AZIZI
3000 SANTA FE AVENUE
VARIANCE APPLICATION
January 24, 2005
The owner of the property, located at 3000 Santa Fe Avenue
in the City of Vernon, Joseph Azizi, has requested a variance
from Section 26.4.2-8(c) of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance,
Development Standards.
BACKGROUND
Joseph Azizi owns the property identified by the address
3000 Santa Fe Avenue located in the CM-Zone, Commercial
Industrial. The building that it occupies was constructed with
one non-conforming truck loading space measuring 18.0 feet in
width and 45.0 feet in length, which faces 30th Street. It has
stated that only vehicles of smaller lengths will be used at the
non-conforming truck-loading space. The building is used for
warehousing and distribution and is approximately 18,080 square
feet in size.
Joseph Azizi is requesting a variance from the requirements
of Section 26.4.2-8(c) be issued to it at this time for the
continued use of the non-conforming truck loading space with the
condition that the space be utilized by smaller truck that will
not extend in the street right-of-way. Joseph Azizi has stated
that it will advise all future tenants on any conditions placed
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on the variance. According to Section 26.4.6-4(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 26.4.6-4(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.
As previously mentioned the applicant's building was built
with one non-conforming truck-loading space. 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 warehousing and distributing
in the past and despite a change in occupancy, it 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 space in order to ensure that vehicles
will not extend into the street right-of-way while parked in the
loading space. As long as the applicant complies with this
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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 26.4.6-4(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.
PARKING ANALYSIS
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. 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.
As previously mentioned the applicant's building was built
with one (1) non-conforming truck loading space. In order for the
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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.
Since the site was previously used for warehousing and
distribution, it has not been vacant for a continuous period of
more than one year, and is not undertaking any structural
alterations 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 a grant
of a variance.
The building has one (1) non-conforming truck loading space
measuring 18.0 feet in width and 45.0 feet in length. The usage
of this non-conforming truck loading space shall be limited and
the occupant will be required to use shorter trucks in the non-
conforming space to avoid protruding into the public right-of-way
as defined by the Master Plan of Streets dated November 17, 2004.
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CEQA REVIEW
The proposed site is surrounded by industrial and commercial
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 Clerks office.
STAFF FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS
Staff finds the following to be true:
a) The applicant's building was built with one (1) non-
conforming truck loading space measuring approximately 18.0 feet
in width and 45.0 feet in length. For the building to conform
with the current Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, a significant
portion of the building would need to be demolished.
b) This building has been used for warehousing and
distribution in the past and despite a change in occupancy, it
continues to be used for the same purpose.
c) The applicant has stated that only vehicles of smaller
lengths will be used at the shorter non-conforming truck loading
space 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
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General Plan.
Therefore, it is recommended that the variance be granted
with the following conditions imposed on the permit 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 this
grant of a variance.
b. The applicant shall maintain the yard clean, free of
debris, and prevent the off-site migration of debris.
c. The facility shall be operated in a manner that will
prevent unsanitary conditions, odors or other nuisances.
d. Joseph Azizi shall repair any broken, cracked or
displaced sidewalk, curbs or gutters adjoining the site.
e. Upon any expansion or structural alteration of the
building, or prior to August 19, 2009, the entire site shall be
made to conform to all truck and automobile parking requirements
and all truck loading requirements, pursuant to section 26.4.6-
4(b) of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, unless a variance is
granted by the Vernon City Council.
f. This variance shall automatically expire at the time of
any expansion or structural alteration of the building, 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
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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 26.4.6-4(b).
g. All parking and loading areas necessary for Joseph
Azizi operation shall be striped in an acceptable manner 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 off-street parking
will not occur.
h. The project site shall be maintained substantially in
compliance with the site plan submitted, as part of this variance
application.
i. The usage of the non-conforming truck loading space
shall be-limited so that no truck parked at or using the loading
dock shall extend into the street right-of-way as shown on the
Master Plan of Streets, dated November 17, 2004.
j. This variance shall only be valid while Joseph Azizi
remains the owner of the property. A new variance will be
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required upon change of ownership.
k. All existing and future tenants shall be notified of
these restrictions and a condition stating this shall be placed
in all future leases.
l. The facility shall be operated in a manner, which will
not impede traffic on 30th Street or Santa Fe Avenue.
m. Joseph Azizi shall install new loading doors' or modify
the existing loading doors to prevent the doors from encroaching
into the public right-of-way.
n. 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.
o. 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, Joseph Azizi to
comply with the truck and automobile parking requirements of the
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance.
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Vernon, Department of Community Services
4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, CA 90058 (323) 583-8811
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REG GENERAL
VARIANCE APPLICATION
Application is hereby made to the City of Vernon, petitioning for a variance for the following
described property:
Name of Applicant(s):
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Mailing address:
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Relationship to Owner(s): 0 Engineer
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Present use of property: '" 0
Proposed use of property: ~o.rI\ L-...
o Contractor 0 Attorney 0 Purchaser 0 Lessee
: Written consent of owner(s) must be attached.
Present Zoning:
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How long has owner(s) held title to this property? e r .
Are there any easements controlling the use of this property? 0 Yes
If yes, describe
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Expiration date:
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Are there any private or deed restrictions controlling the use of this property? 0 Yes VNo
If yes, describe 1"
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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5. That the granting of such variance will be in harmony and not adversely affect the
Comprehensive General Plan:
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NOTE:
Non-conforming use of neighboring lands, structures, or buildings shall not be consid~red
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? Wes 0 No
Are the required three (3) area maps attached? 'Ji...Yes 0 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 application1){Yes 0 No
Is the required fee enclosed? 'fiYes 0 No
Make check or mon der payable to me City of Vernon.
Signed:
Date:
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r. APN: 6302-005-003
IN JAE LEE
2900 S SANTA FE AVE
VERNON CA 90058-1426
2. APN: 6302-005-008
CARRUTHERS JOHN & F AMIL Y TRUST
1245 REDWOOD WAY
MILLBRAE CA 94030-1023
4. APN: 6302-005-012
B H INVESlMENTS LLC
PO BOX 49931
LOS ANGELES CA 90049-0931
5. APN:6302~5-013,015
AZIZI BAHMAN J & GITA TRUST
4430 PACIFIC BLVD
VERNON CA 90058-2224
7. APN: 6302-005-016
REALM PROPERTIES LLC
3690 SANTA FE AVE
ALBUQUERQUE NM 87107-
8. APN: 6302-005-017
BRUNNER & LAY INC
POBOX 1190
SPRINGDALE AR 72765-1190
10. APN: 6302-005-019
FRED S. KAHN
358 N LA JOLLA AVE
LOS ANGELES CA 90048-2231
11. APN: 6302-006-012
PENELOPE P. & PODUS BROFFMAN
6200 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 1406
LOS ANGELES CA 90048-5815
13. APN:6302-006-018
MASTER TOYS & NOVELTIES INC
2355 E 37TH ST
VERNON CA 90058-1404
14. APN: 6302-014-005,022
VERNON CENTRAL WAREHOUSE INC
PO BOX 58426
VERNON CA 90058-0426
16. APN: 6302-014-024
MALBURG LEONIS & DOMINICA &
FAMILY
2833 LEONIS BLVD STE III
VERNON CA 90058-3029
17. APN: 6302-019-022
ALlSU INVESlMENTS LID
PO BOX 49051
LOS ANGELES CA 90049-0051
19. APN: 6302-019-025
SCHLOBOHM ENTERPRISES
3240 E 26TH ST
LOS ANGELES CA 90023-4208
20. APN: 6302-019-026
HERBERT C. & RANETIE G. BURDICK
11642 WASHINGTON BLVD
WHITTIER CA 90606-2425
E-CENTRAL CREDIT UNION
A1TN: MIKE THEODORE
990 S FAIR OAKS AVE
PASADENA CA 91105
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GC MAPPING SERVICE
A1TN: GILBERT CASTRO
711 MISSION ST STE B
SO PASADENA CA 91030
3. APN: 6302-005-009
FRED & SA VIZ 1. COHAN
2916 S SANTA FE AVE
VERNON CA 90058-1426
6. ~N: 6302-005-014
nONG DENG nAN
3631 LEE ST
ROSEMEAD CA 91770-1845
9. APN:6302-005-018,020
MAAS-HANSEN STEEL CORP
PO BOX 58364
VERNON CA 90058-0364
12. APN:6302-006-017
DANIEL & JOYCE YANG
3575 S SANTA FE AVE
VERNON CA 90058-1443
15. APN: 6302-014-006
JOSE & MARIA RANGEL
16357 SHADBUSH ST
FOUNTAIN VALLEY CA 92708-2037
18. APN: 6302-019-023
BIJAN PARTOVI
POBOX 1158
SOUTH PASADENA CA 91031-1158
21. APN: 6302-019-027
BYUNG H. & CHRISTINA U. LEE
148 S GRAMERCY PL APT 7
LOS ANGELES CA 90004-4960
22. APN: 6302-006-023
ON SANTA FE PARTNERS LLC
515 S FIGUEROA ST STE 1600
LOS ANGELES CA 90071-3337
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:
Wednesday, February 2, 2005 at 5:00 p.m.
Applicant:
Joseph Azizi
The purpose of the hearing is to obtain testimony from affected and/or interested
persons regarding this application. The public is also invited to submit written comments
regarding the request prior to the Hearing.
Request:
Grant a variance from Section 26.4.2-8( c), Development Standards
of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance to utilize one non-
conforming truck loading space.
Property Involved: 3000 Santa Fe 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 of7:15 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.
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BRUCEV.MALKENHORST ~
City Administrator/City Clerk
CITY COUNCIL
LEONIS C. MALBURG
Mayor
JOHN KARNS
Karns & Karabian
General Counsel
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
Chief Executive Officer of
Light & Power
ERIC T. FRESCH
City Attorney
KEVIN WILSON
Director of Community Services & Water
STEVEN E. PARKER
Fire Chief
SOL BENUDIZ
Police Chief
LEWIS J. POZZEBON
Director of Environmental Health
CITY HALL
4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA 90058
TELEPHONE (323) 583-8811
RORY BURNETI
Gursey, Schneider & Co. LLP
City Accountant
January 20,2005
Interested parties or property owners:
Enclosed herewith for your information is a Notice of Public Hearing to consider
an application for variance for the property located at 3000 Santa Fe Avenue in the City
ofVemon. The applicant, Joseph Azizi is 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 faces
30th Street and measures 18.0 feet in width and 45.0 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 as shown on the Master Plan of Streets, dated
November 17, 2004.
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 February 2, 2005 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 ~urs,
L~P.E
Director of Community Services &W ater
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Enclosure
"Exclusively Industrial"
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COMMUNITY SERVICES & WATER DEPARTMENT
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Administrator
FROM: Samuel Kevin WiIson?6irector of Community Services & Water
DATE: January 20, 2005
SUBJECT: Variance for Joseph Azizi located at 3000 Santa Fe Avenue
Joseph Azizi has submitted a complete application for a variance from Section 26.4.2-8(c) of
the City of V emon Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. They are proposing to utilize one (I) non-
conforming truck-loading space at their existing facility located at 3000 Santa Fe Avenue.
It is recommended that you receive this application and that a public hearing be set for
February 2, 2005.
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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 20th day of January, 2005, post three (3) copies of:
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, to be held on February 2, 2005, (see attached
copy) regarding a variance application for Joseph Azizi located at 3000 Santa Fe 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 comer of 38th Street and
Santa Fe Avenue; the northeast comer 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. //J _
Date: January 20,2005 kr ~
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State of California )
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County of Los Angeles )
On I! 7t) /tJ~ before me, IIIIV'f/Uet4 6t ~ , Notary
Public, personally appeared Sergio Canales, personally known to me (or lrnovm to me on the
basis of satisfactory e-T,idence) to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within
instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same in his authorized capacity, and
that by his signature on the instrument the person, or the entity upon behalf of which the
person acted, executed the instrument.
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AFFIDAVIT OF MAILING
I, Sergio Canales, declare as follows:
1. That I am employed in the Community Services Department in the position
of Engineering Aide.
2. That on January 20,2005 I mailed a copy of Notice of Public Hearing to
be held on February 2, 2005 along with the attached letter regarding a variance
application for Joseph Azizi located at 3000 Santa Fe Avenue in the City ofVemon 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.
Date: January 20. 2005
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
CITY OF VERNON
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the basis of satisfactory evidence) to be the person whose name is subscribed to the
within instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same in his authorized
capacity, and that by his signature on the instrument the person, or the entity upon behalf
of which the person acted, executed the instrument.
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City of Vernon
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, California 90058
(323) 583-8811
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The City of Vernon will conduct a Public Hearing, which you may attend.
Place:
Vernon City Hall
City Council Chambers
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, CA 90058
Time:
Wednesday, February 2, 2005 at 5:00 p.m.
Applicant:
Joseph Azizi
The purpose of the hearing is to obtain testimony from affected and/or interested
persons regarding this application. The public is also invited to submit written comments
" regarding the request prior to the Hearing.
Request:
Grant a variance from Section 26.4.2-8(c), Development Standards
of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance to utilize one non-
conforming truck loading space.
Property Involved: 3000 Santa Fe 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 of7:15 a.m. and 5:15p.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 Vemon 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.
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