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RESOLUTION NO. 9196
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
VERNON DENYING A VARIANCE TO ON SANTA FE PARTNERS
LLC. FROM SECTION 26.4.6-7 OF THE COMPREHENSIVE
ZONING ORDINANCE, FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2825
SANTA FE AVENUE IN THE CITY OF VERNON
WHEREAS, On Santa Fe Partners, LLC.("On Santa Fe Partners"),
owns property located at 2825 Santa Fe Avenue in the City of Vernon
(the "Property") and is requesting a variance from Section 26.4.6-7,
Automatic Expiration of Nonconforming Buildings, of the Comprehensive
lZoning Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the Property is located in the CM -Zone; and
WHEREAS, On Santa Fe Partners property consists of
approximately 205,000 square feet of floor area; and
WHEREAS, the site was developed in 1962 for manufacturing and
continued to be used for the same purpose until 2004; and
WHEREAS, in November 2004, the building located at 2825 Santa'
Fe Avenue was severely damaged by a water leak, which damaged the
structure (walls & concrete slab) to the extent that the structural
strength was materially less than it was before the catastrophe and no
longer met the minimum requirements of the building code; and
WHEREAS, the City advised the property owner that the
building at 2825 Santa Fe Avenue was unsafe and dangerous and ordered
On Santa Fe Partners to make immediate repairs to restore the building
to a safe condition or demolish the structure; and
WHEREAS, while in the process of hiring contractors and
consultants to evaluate the scope of work, the building remained
vacant. On January 11, 2005 plans were submitted to the City for the
repair of the structure. Prior to making the repairs, a second water
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line ruptured, which damaged an additional part of the building. On
October 1, 2005 a third water line ruptured causing additional damage
to the existing slab and tilt -up walls; and
WHEREAS, On Santa Fe Partners were aware of the Code Section
26.4.6-7 and the need to reoccupy the building, but due to the three
consecutive water main ruptures claims that they were unable to make
the repairs in a timely manner and reoccupy the structure; and
WHEREAS, On Santa Fe Partners wishes to reoccupy this portion
of their Property without being required to bring the building into
full conformity; and
WHEREAS, Section 26.4.6-7 of the Comprehensive Zoning
Ordinance states that a non -conforming building or a portion of a non-
conforming building which is vacant for a continuous period of at
least one year shall not thereafter be occupied except in the case
that it has been brought into conformity with all of the regulations
of the zone in which it is located; and
WHEREAS, On Santa Fe Partners is requesting a variance from
the requirements of Section 26.4.6-7 (one year vacancy) be waived due
to the extraordinary circumstances caused by three independent water
main breaks causing an unwarranted hardship in getting the repairs
completed within the one year time frame; and
WHEREAS, upon reoccupying the building that has been vacant
for more than one year, On Santa Fe Partners shall comply with the
parking, loading and maneuvering requirements of the Comprehensive
Zoning Ordinance, including regulations regarding disability
accessibility, seismic and fire code regulations; and
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WHEREAS, the City Council has received a Staff Report dated
December 7, 2006, upon which it has relied in making the foregoing
recitals; and
WHEREAS, City staff is of the opinion that the repairs could
have been made within a one year time period if the property owner had
made a diligent effort in completing the repairs and the property
protected his building against potential subsequent damage; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Vernon held a
hearing on said application for a variance on December 20, 2006; and
WHEREAS, the variance is not consistent with the objectives
of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance in bringing all property in the
City into conformity; 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 hereinabove are true
and correct.
SECTION 2: The City Council makes the following findings
pursuant to Section 26.4.6-7 of the Vernon City Code:
1) Based on the information provided by the applicant, the
proposed site does not comply with Section 26.4.6-7 of the
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, which states that a non
conforming building or a portion of a non -conforming
building which is vacant for a continuous period of at least
one year shall not thereafter be occupied except in the case
that it has been brought into conformity with all of the
regulations of the zone in which it is located. In order to
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obtain a variance, the City Council must make findings
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consistent with the requirements of Section 26.5.1-6.
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2)
On September 14, 2005, the property owner was made aware of
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the Vernon Municipal Code Section 26.4.6-7. City staff
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notified the property owner that the City had determined
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that the building had been vacant since December 31, 2004
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and advised them that if the building was not reoccupied
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within one year of that date the property shall be brought
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into conformity with this section. The property owner was
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well aware of the impending deadline and in fact asked for
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an extension. The City granted an extension to April 21,
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2006 based on A.M. Extruders continued occupancy of the
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structure.
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Due to the unusual circumstances caused by the water main
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breaks, repairs to the structure were not completed within
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the one year time frame. Though the property owner was well
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aware of the vacancy date. The property owner could have
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deactivated the water line, made the necessary repairs,
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constructed a new fire service water line and had the
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building reoccupied within a one year period.
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Section 26.4.6-5 of the City Code does provide guidance on
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when damaged buildings can be repaired, but is silent on the
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time frame on when such repairs must be made.
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that a building that is vacant in excess of one year must be
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brought into conformity with all City Codes before being
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reoccupied does not contain any provisions under which the
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one year vacancy period may be tolled.
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6) The City Council has the authority to grant a variance,
however the mere existence of a particular situation which
results in an unreasonable hardship is not necessary grounds
for granting a variance. The fact that the owner did not
complete the repairs in a timely manner, for whatever
reason, including a dispute with its insurance company or
failure to protect the building from further damage, caused
the hardship to be brought upon itself and therefore does
not constitute hardship for which a variance should be
granted.
SECTION 3: The variance application submitted by On Santa
Fe Partners for the continued use of the non -conforming building at
2825 Santa Fe Avenue pursuant to Section 26.4.6-7 in the City of
Vernon is hereby denied.
SECTION 4: The Acting 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 20th day of December, 2006.
THOMAS A. YB RA, Mayor Pro -Tern
ATTEST:
BRUCE V. MALKENHORST JR., Acting City Clerk
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
I, BRUCE V. MALKENHORST JR., Acting City Clerk of the City of
Vernon, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution, being
Resolution No. 9196, was duly adopted by the City Council of the City
of Vernon at a regular meeting of the City Council duly held on
Wednesday, December 20, 2006, and thereafter was duly signed by the
Mayor Pro-Tekq of the City of Vernon.
BRUCE V. MALKENHORST JR., Acting City Clerk
(SEAL)
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LEONIS C. MALBURG
Mayor
THOMAS A. YBARRA
Mayor Pro—Tem
WM. "BILL" DAVIS
Councilman
H. "LARRY" GONZALES
Councilman
W. MICHAEL McCORMICK
Councilman
Honorable City Council
City of Vernon
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, CA 90058
Gentlemen:
4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California 90058
Telephone (323) 583-8811
December 7, 2006
MARK C. WHITWORTH
Fire Chief
LEWIS J. POZZEBON
Director of Environmental Health
S. KEVIN WILSON
Director of Community Services
SHARON L. DUCKWORTH
City Treasurer
DONAL O'CALLAGHAN
Director of Light & Power
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On Santa Fe Partners, LLC has submitted a complete application for a variance from
Section 26.4.6-7 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, it states that a non -conforming
building or a portion of a non -conforming building which is vacant for a continuous period
of at least one year shall not thereafter be occupied except in the case that it has been brought
into conformity with all of the regulations of the zone in which it is located. The building
located at 2825 Santa Fe Avenue was severely damaged by three water leaks, which
damaged the walls and concrete slab of the structure. While in the process of hiring
contractors/engineers and consultants to evaluate the scope of work, the building remained
vacant. The City issued permits for the repairs, to date no repairs have been performed on the
structure. On Santa Fe Partners, LLC was well aware of the impending deadline and in fact
asked for an extension. The City granted an extension to April 21, 2006 based on A.M.
Extruders continued occupancy of the structure. On Santa Fe Partners, LLC claim that they
were unable to make the repairs in a timely manner and reoccupy the structure. On Santa Fe
Partners, LLC is requesting a variance from the requirements of Section 26.4.6-7 (one year
vacancy) be issued to it at this time for the continued use of the non -conforming building
without being required to bring the building into full conformity.
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Honorable City Council -2- December 7, 2006
Herewith for your consideration are the following supporting documents:
l . Staff Report.
2. Request for variance application permit and information supporting the
application.
3. Notice of Public Hearing, copies of notification letters to owners and tenants in
the area and affidavits of posting and mailing.
After review of the application by the Community Services Department, it is
recommended that the variance application permit be denied.
P.E.
Director of Community Services & Water
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Attachments
C: City Attorney
STAFF REPORT
ON SANTA FE PARTNERS, LLC
2825 SANTA FE AVENUE
VARIANCE APPLICATION
December 7, 2006
The owner of the property, located at 2825 Santa Fe Avenue in the City of Vernon,
On Santa Fe Partners, LLC ("On Santa Fe Partners") has requested a variance from
Section 26.4.6-7 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. Section 26.4.6-7 states that a
non -conforming building or a portion of a non -conforming building which is vacant for a
continuous period of at least one year shall not thereafter be occupied except in the case
that it has been brought into conformity with all of the regulations of the zone in which it
is located. This site is located in the CM -Zone.
BACKGROUND
As previously mentioned, On Santa Fe Partners currently owns the property
located at 2825 Santa Fe Avenue. The subject property is located in the CM -Zone,
Commercial Industrial and is a large industrial structure containing approximately
205,000 square feet of floor area. The site was developed in 1962 for manufacturing and
continued to be used for the same purpose until 2004. In 1991, Rampage Clothing
Company, a clothing manufacturer occupied the site until 1998, soon thereafter, On Santa
Fe Partners, the property owners, leased the subject site to A.M. Extruders, Inc. On
November 15, 2004 an 8" fire water -line ruptured which caused water to penetrate into
the sub -grade below the slab causing subsidence of the slab -on -grade and stress to the
demising wall panels. A.M. Extruders, Inc., the tenant at the time had to cease all
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operations due to the slab damage and water penetration underground. On November 18,
2004 the City advised the property owner that the building at 2825 Santa Fe Avenue was
unsafe and dangerous and ordered On Santa Fe Partners to make immediate repairs to
restore the building to a safe condition or demolish the structure. A portion of the
building was posted unsafe. City staff was concerned that the building was subject to
further collapse in its current condition which could endanger the life, health, property or
the safety of the public and adjoining properties. City staff ordered the property owner to
either retain the services of an engineer to determine if the subject building may be
salvaged or demolish the structure. On December 20, 2004, the property owner's
structural engineer submitted a letter stating that the building was not in any danger to
collapse. Subsequently a second fire water line breakage unbeknownst to the City
occurred in a different location of the property on December 29, 2004. A permit
application was filed on January 11, 2005 and issued by the City on March 9, 2005 to
make repairs to the damaged slab and walls. No work was ever performed on this permit.
On October 1, 2005 according to the property owner, a third water break occurred which
caused additional damage. A separate permit application was filed on February 6, 2006
and issued by the City on March 22, 2006 for the repairs caused by the water damage.
However, to date no work (repairs) were ever performed. During a recent inspection City
staff confirmed that additional damage had occurred since its initial inspection. After the
first water main break, City staff has advised the property owner that until such time as
the building slab is repaired the portion of the building which was damaged by the water
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leak the building may not be occupied.
In addition the property owner was repeatedly made aware of the Vernon
Municipal Code Section 26.4.6-7, which states, "A non -conforming building or a portion
of a non -conforming building which is vacant for a continuous period of at least one year
shall not thereafter be occupied except in the case that it has been brought into conformity
with all of the regulations of the zone in which it is located", including regulations
regarding parking and loading, disability accessibility, seismic and fire code regulations.
On September 14, 2005, City Staff mailed a letter advising the property owner that the
City had determined that the building had been vacant since December 31, 2004 and
advised them that if the building was not reoccupied within one year of that date the
property shall be brought into conformity with this section.
The business license that was issued to A.M. Extruders expired on December 31,
2004. In addition an inspection on April 21, 2005, determined that A.M. Extruders
equipment had been removed from the building and therefore their occupancy was
terminated. According to City records the only legal occupant of the structure was Just for
Wraps, Inc. who occupied 14,255 square feet of the structure. Therefore, the City
determined that the remaining 190,745 square feet of the structure has been vacant since
December 31, 2004.
The City sent a follow up letter to the property owner on September 20, 2005 again
advising of the one year vacancy date and the code requirements related to the vacancy
issue. On September 29, 2006, a letter was sent to the City from the property owner
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requesting that the City reconsider the vacancy date, due to the fact that A.M. Extruders,
Inc. while not able to manufacture and use the facility as planned, still used the
warehouse for material/equipment storage. On November 22, 2005 the City sent a letter to
the property owner that it would reestablish the one year vacancy date to April 21, 2006
based on City's confirmation that A.M. Extruders had moved all of its equipment from
the structure as of that date. The fact that A.M. Extruder's lease continued past that did
does not constitute grounds that they continued to occupy the structure. While the
property owner was well aware of the impending deadline, due to the unusual
circumstances the completion of repairs to the structure were delayed and were not
completed before the vacancy date. To date no repairs have been performed on the
structure. On Santa Fe Partners is requesting a variance from the requirements of Section
26.4.6-7 (one year vacancy) be waived due to the extraordinary circumstances caused by
three independent water main breaks causing an unwarranted hardship in getting the
repairs completed within the one year time frame. If the variance is granted On Santa Fe
Partners agrees to make the necessary repairs and have the structure reoccupied within six
months.
REASON FOR VARIANCE
As mentioned above, in November 2004, the building located at 2825 Santa Fe
Avenue was severely damaged by a water leak, which damaged the walls and concrete
slab of the structure. The City posted the structure unsafe to occupy and therefore the
occupancy, A.M. Extruder had to cease all operations until all repairs were completed
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before the building could be reoccupied. While in the process of hiring contractors and
consultants to evaluate the scope of work, the building remained vacant. On January 11,
2005 plans were submitted to the City for the repair of the structure. Prior to making the
repairs, a second water line ruptured, which damaged an additional part of the building.
On October 1, 2005 a third water line ruptures causing even more extensive damage to
the structure. At that point the fire line was shut down to prevent further failures
On Santa Fe Partners were aware of the Code Section 26.4.6-7 and the need to
reoccupy the building, but due to the three consecutive water main ruptures they claim
that they were unable to make the repairs in a timely manner and reoccupy the structure.
Therefore, On Santa Fe Partners is requesting a variance from the requirements of
Section 26.4.6-7 (one year vacancy) be issued to it at this time for the continued use of the
non -conforming building without being required to bring the building into full
conformity.
RECOMMENDED FINDINGS
1) Based on the information provided by the applicant, the proposed site does
not comply with Section 26.4.6-7 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, which states
that a non conforming building or a portion of a non -conforming building which is vacant
for a continuous period of at least one year shall not thereafter be occupied except in the
case that it has been brought into conformity with all of the regulations of the zone in
which it is located. In order to obtain a variance, the City Council must make findings
consistent with the requirements of Section 26.5.1-6.
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2) On September 14, 2005, the property owner was made aware of the Vernon
Municipal Code Section 26.4.6-7. City staff notified the property owner that the City had
determined that the building had been vacant since December 31, 2004 and advised them
that if the building was not reoccupied within one year of that date the property shall be
brought into conformity with this section. The property owner was well aware of the
impending deadline and in fact asked for an extension. The City granted an extension to
April 21, 2006 based on A.M. Extruders continued occupancy of the structure.
3) Due to the unusual circumstances caused by the water main breaks, repairs
to the structure were not completed within the one year time frame. Though the property
owner was well aware of the vacancy date. The property owner could have deactivated
the water line, made the necessary repairs, constructed a new fire service water line and
had the building reoccupied within a one year period.
4) Section 26.4.6-5 of the City Code does provide guidance on when damaged
buildings can be repaired, but is silent on the time frame on when such repairs must be
made.
5) City Code Section 26.4.6-7 which establishes the requirement that a
building that is vacant in excess of one year must be brought into conformity with all City
Codes before being reoccupied does not contain any provisions under which the one year
vacancy period may be tolled.
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6) The City Council has the authority to grant a variance, however the mere
existence of a particular situation which results in an unreasonable hardship is not
necessary grounds for granting a variance. The fact that the owner did not complete the
repairs in a timely manner, for whatever reason, including a dispute with its insurance
company or failure to protect the building from further damage, caused the hardship to be
brought upon itself and therefore does not constitute hardship for which a variance should
be granted.
RECOMMENDATION ON THE VARIANCE APPLICATION
It is Staffs' recommendation that, based upon the above findings, a variance
pursuant to Section 26.4.6-7 be denied.
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Vernon, Department of Community Services K 001
4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, CA 90058 (323) 583-8811 REG GENERA 09-11- 006, 10—.09 0,14 765
T OTE! 10,00
VARIANCE APPLICATION
Application is hereby made to the City of Vernon, petitioning for a variance for the following
described property:
Legal description (give exact legal description): �FA : 6302 - CC) - Q 2 3 T'"q' #
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location (give street address): 282 S S .rr &Vu- ae
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Name of Applicant(s): SA -Pink- � ?#,KT NE::A C
(Print or Type name of business)
Mailing address: St S S -- t r=t Ue-" A
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Record Owner(s) of property: SANTA fi� ���� rtciLs
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Phone# i213
Mailin address: 5 VS
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Phone#
(213) 362- j3C<:>
Property Owner(s) representative: Tbfl
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Mailing address: 83g 3
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Phone#
(323) gbh- Z.1610
Relationship to Owner(s): 0 Engineer ❑ Contractor ❑ Attorney ❑ Purchaser ❑ Lessee
: Written consent of owner(s) must be attached.
Present use of property: 1'`'-T��Qc.Present Zoning: C-M
Proposed use of property:
How long has owner(s) held title to this property?
Are there any easements controlling the use of this property? M"Yes ❑ No
If yes, describe _109W k9-f roov (4� v6LO+'--f --
U-TA LA, i4ES� TRrA+-�S�RTP. -6" bf ►'S ;r -EC-1CL ASS yop-
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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 9/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:
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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:
S. 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 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? C�'Yes ❑ 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: 9 /t t od O
Pr rty owner(s) or owner(s) representative
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VARIANCE APPLICATION
2825 SANTA FE AVENUE
VERNON, CA 90058
Variance applied for (described in detail the nature and purpose of this request
for which the premises are to be used).
On November 11, 2004, there was a sub -surface break in a high pressure 8" fire water-
line, which introduced water into the sub -grade below the slab causing subsidence of
the slab -on -grade and stress to the demising wall panels.
On December 29, 2004, there was rupture to 8" high pressure water line in a different
location of the property introducing additional water to the sub -grade below the slab and
causing stress fractures to the demising wall panels.
A third (3`d) water rapture occurred on October 1, 2005. This water rapture caused the
damage to expand to 25,000 square feet of slab, tilt -up wall panels, plie caps and
poured -in concrete pilasters.
The above series of incidents has caused the subject property to become vacant longer
than permitted by the City of Vernon Zoning Code.
It is for that reason that the applicant is requesting and applying for a variance from
requirements of Section 26.4. 6-7 of the Zoning Code of the City of Vernon. Given the
circumstances as explained above, it would be unfeasible to require the applicant to
meet the provisions established under the above section.
FINDINGS
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:
Given the fact that the property has been vacant because of water damage and
beyond the applicant's control, these are special conditions and circumstances
that are peculiar to the subject property and not applicable to other structures in
the vicinity.
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:
Given the current circumstances under which this variance application is being
filed, a literal interpretation of the provisions established by the City of Vernon
Zoning Code under Section 26.4. 6-7 will not permit and deprive the applicant to
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enjoy rights other property owners in the surrounding areas or properties do.
3. That the special conditions and circumstances do not result from actions
of the applicant:
The request for a variance is the direct result from actions (water damage)
beyond the applicant's control.
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 request for a variance from the zoning requirement established by the City
of Vernon Zoning Code does not grant any special privileges beyond what is
granted by right.
5. That the granting of such variance will be in harmony and not adversely
affect the Comprehensive General Plan:
Granting this variance will be in the spirit of the General Plan. This application
does not seek or request application of the General Plan in ways that are not in
harmony with its intent.
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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: Wednesday, December 20, 2006 at 5:00 p.m.
Applicant: On Santa Fe Partners, 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: Grant a variance from Section 26.4.6-7, Automatic expiration of a
non -conforming building, which has been vacant for at least one
year.
Property Involved: 2825 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 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
further notice of a public hearing.
Date: December 7, 2006
on
time and place without
. MALKENHORST JR.
Acting City Clerk
La
LEONIS C. MALBURG
Mayor
THOMAS A. YBARRA
Mayor Pro —Tern
WM. "BILL" DAVIS
Councilman
H. "LARRY" GONZALES
Councilman
W. MICHAEL McCORMICK
Councilman
Of
4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California 90058
Telephone (323) 583-8811
December 7, 2006
Interested parties or property owners:
MARK C. WHITWORTH
Fire Chief
LEWIS J. POZZEBON
Director of Environmental Health
S. KEVIN WILSON
Director of Community Services
SHARON L. DUCKWORTH
City Treasurer
DONAL O'CALLAGHAN
Director of Light & Power
Enclosed herewith for your information is a Notice of Public Hearing to
consider an application for variance for the property located at 2825 Santa Fe
Avenue in the City of Vernon. The applicant, On Santa Fe Partners, LLC is
requesting a variance from Section 26.4.6-7 of the Comprehensive Zoning
Ordinance, it states that a non -conforming building or a portion of a non-
conforming building which is vacantfor a continuous period of at least one (1)
year shall not thereafter be occupied except in the case that it has been brought
into conformity with all of the regulations of the zone in which it is located.
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 December 20, 2006 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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Enclosure
Very truly yours,
amue evin ilson, P.E.
Director of Community Services & Water
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AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF VERNON )
I, Sergio Canales, Planning Assistant of the City of Vernon, do hereby certify that I
did, on the 7 h day of December, 2006, post three (3) copies of:
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, to be held December 20, 2006, regarding a
variance application for On Santa Fe Partners, LLC to allow them to obtain a variance
from Section 26.4.6-7, Automatic expiration of a non -conforming building, which has been
vacant for at least one year.
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 outside 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. f% /I
Date: December 7
Sergio Vanales, Planning Assistant
State of California )
) ss.
County of Los Angeles )
On..)Q2egjjKjz A before me, Ju d f'7- ^ 14Ebf1 ,Notary
Public, personally appeared Sergio Canales, personally known to me
basis of fis ,.ter- , evide ) to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within
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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
M H
J11011H A. LEHR
Commission # 1646385
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Los Angeles County
MyCO Mn. 8008 Feb 19. 201
AFFIDAVIT OF MAILING
I, Sergio Canales, declare as follows:
1. That I am employed in the Community Services Department in the position
of Planning Assistant.
2. That on December 7, 2006 I mailed a copy of Notice of Public Hearing to
be held on December 20, 2006 along with the attached letter regarding a variance
application for On Santa Fe Partners, LLC to allow them to obtain a variance from
Section 26.4.6-7, Automatic expiration of a non -conforming building, which has been
vacant for at least one (1) year, at 2825 Santa Fe Avenue, to the owners, tenants and
interested parties on the attached lists, by United States Mail with postage.
Date: December, 7, 2006 Sign:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF VERNON )
On p Z9 �� , �, d,1 before me, ��d I, to 1 � ff/Z- , Notary
Public, personally appeared Sergio Canales, personally known to me (or- k rew to me en
the basis of tis f ,.+ery evideree) to be the person whose name is subscribed to the
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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
JUDITH A. LEHR
Commission #t 1646386
•�s Notary Public - CaUtomla
Los Angeles County
My Comm. Expires Feb 14, 201
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COMMUNITY SERVICES & WATER DEPARTMENT
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: Eric Fresch, Acting City Administrator
FROM: Samuel Kevin Wilson Director of Community Services & Water
DATE: December 7, 2006
SUBJECT: Variance — On Santa Fe Partners, LLC. located at 2825 Santa Fe Avenue
The owner of the property, located at 2825 Santa Fe Avenue in the City of Vernon, On
Santa Fe Partners, LLC ("On Santa Fe Partners") has requested a variance from Section
26.4.6-7 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. Section 26.4.6-7 states that a non-
conforming building or a portion of a non -conforming building which is vacant for a
continuous period of at least one year shall not thereafter be occupied except in the case that it
has been brought into conformity with all of the regulations of the zone in which it is located.
This site is located in the CM -Zone.
It is recommended that you receive this application and that a public hearing be set for
December 20, 2006.
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