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RESOLUTION NO. 9224
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF VERNON GRANTING A VARIANCE TO
KANG UN LEE FROM SECTION 26.4.2-8(C) OF
THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE, FOR
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2101 37TI STREET
IN THE CITY OF VERNON
WHEREAS, Kang Un Lee owns the property located at 2101
37th Street 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 Industrial; and
WHEREAS, the Property is used for office,
manufacturing, warehousing and distribution which is -consistent
with the objectives of the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance;
and
WHEREAS, Kang Un Lee has indicated that he has not and
does not propose to perform any structural alterations to its
facility which would require him to come into compliance with
the requirements of the current Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance;
and
WHEREAS, the property at 2101 37th Street was
constructed with one non -conforming truck loading space
measuring 12.0 feet in width and 44.0 feet in length; and
WHEREAS, the truck loading space fronts Ross Street;
and
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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.E-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.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; and
WHEREAS, Kang Un Lee has stated that the one (1) non-
conforming truck loading space facing Ross 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.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, Kang Un Lee 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 Kang Un Lee to demolish a significant
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portion of their building thus 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 office, warehousing and distribution;
land
WHEREAS, Kang Un Lee 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 25, 2007, 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 5, 2007;
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 not and will not
adversely affect the surrounding area; and
WHEREAS, the use does not require the number of spaces
and/or dimensions 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,
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requiring all truck loading spaces to be ten (10) feet wide by
sixty-five (65) feet long, is hereby granted to Kang Un Lee for
the property located at 2101 37th Street.
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 this grant of a 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, 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
26.4.6-4 (b) .
d) All parking and loading areas 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
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landscaping shall be maintained to meet City standards.
Adequate on -site parking shall be maintained so that no on
street parking or staging 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 November 17, 2004.
g) This variance shall only be valid while Kang Un Lee remains
the owner of the property. A new variance will be required
upon change of ownership.
h) All existing and future tenants shall be notified of these
restrictions and a condition stating this shall be placed in
all future leases.
i) The facility shall be operated in a manner, which will not
impede traffic on Ross Street.
j) 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.
k) Noncompliance with any condition shall constitute sufficient
grounds for the City Council of the City of Vernon to void
this variance and require the applicant, Kang Un Lee to
comply with the truck parking and loading requirements of
the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance.
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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 5th day of February, 2007
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HILARIO GONZALES, Mayor Pro-Tem
AT ST:
MANUELA GIRON, Acting City Clerk
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES }
I, MANUELA GIRON, Acting City Clerk of the City of
Vernon, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution, being
Resolution No. 9224 was duly adopted by the City Council of the
City of Vernon at a regular meeting of the City Council duly
held on Monday, February 5, 2007 and thereafter was duly signed
by the Mayor Pro-Tem of the City of Vernon.
IMANUELA GIRON,
(SEAL)
ting City Clerk
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CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
DATE: February 8, 2007
TO: S. Kevin Wilson, Director of Community Services & Water
FROM 6% Nelly Giron, Deputy City Clerk
RE: V Resolution No. 9224 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Granting a Variance to Kang Un
Lee from Section 26.4.2-8(C) of the Comprehensive
Zoning Ordinance, for the Property Located at 2101 37th
Street in the City of Vernon
Transmitted herewith is a certified copy of Resolution No. 9224,
referenced above, which was approved by City Council on February
5, 2007.
Thank you.
NG:dr
c: Resolution No. 9224
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CITY COUNCIL
LEONIS C. MALBURG
Mayor
THOMAS A. YBARRA
Mayor Pro—Tem
WM. "BILL" DAVIS
Councilman
H. "LARRY" GONZALES
Councilman
W. MICHAEL McCORMICK
Councilman
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
January 25, 2007
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
Kang Un Lee has requested a variance from the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance
Section 26.4.2-8(c), Development Standards for the property located at 2101 37"' Street in
the City of Vernon. The variance is to allow the use of one non -conforming truck -loading
space. The loading space, however, will be restricted to trucks that do not extend into the
public right-of-way.
After review of the application by the Community Services Department, it is
recommended that the variance application permit be granted.
Herewith for your consideration are the following supporting documents:
1. 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.
The project is categorically exempt from CEQA because it is an existing facility as
described in Section 15301. A Notice of Exemption will be prepared and filed with the
County Clerk.
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Honorable City Council -2- January 25, 2007
It is recommended that the variance application permit be granted 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 this grant of a 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, 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 26.4.6-4(b).
d. All parking and loading areas 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 no
on street parking or staging 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 November 17, 2004.
g. This variance shall only be valid while Kang Un Lee remains the owner of the
property. Anew variance will be required upon change of ownership.
h. All existing and future tenants shall be notified of these restrictions and a
condition stating this shall be placed in all future leases.
i. The facility shall be operated in a manner, which will not impede traffic on
Ross Street.
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J. 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.
k. Noncompliance with any condition shall constitute sufficient grounds for the
City Council of the City of Vernon to void this variance and require the applicant, Kang Un
Lee to comply with the truck parking and loading requirements of the Comprehensive
Zoning Ordinance.
RespectAWilson-,'P..E.
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Director of Community Services & Water
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Attachments
cc: City Attorney
STAFF REPORT
KANG UN LEE
210137TH STREET
VARIANCE APPLICATION
January 25, 2007
The owner of the property, located at 2101 37`" Street in the City of Vernon, Kang
Un Lee, has requested a variance from Section 26.4.2-8(c) of the Comprehensive Zoning
Ordinance, Development Standards.
BACKGROUND
Kang Un Lee owns the property identified by the address 2101 37t' Street located
in the M-Zone, General Industrial, in the City of Vernon. The building located at 2101
370' Street was constructed with one non -conforming truck loading space measuring 12.0
feet in width and 44.0 feet in length. The truck -loading space fronts Ross Street. Mr. Lee
has stated that only vehicles of smaller lengths will be used at the non -conforming truck -
loading space. The building is used for office, garment manufacturing and distribution
and is approximately 5,460 square feet in size.
Kang Un Lee is requesting a variance from the requirements of Section 26.4.2-8(c)
be issued to him at this time for the continued use of the non -conforming truck loading
space with the condition that the space be utilized by smaller trucks that will not extend in
the street right-of-way. Kang Un Lee has stated that he will advise all future tenants on
any conditions placed on 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 26.4.6-4(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. The truck -loading space fronts Ross Street. Since the
space is directly facing Ross Street, trucks must back off the public right-of-way in order
to access the 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.
The building has been used for office, manufacturing, warehousing and
distribution in the past and despite a change in occupancy, it continues to be used for the
same purposes.
As previously mentioned, the applicant has agreed 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 parked 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 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
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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.E-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 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. 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 would cause an unreasonable
hardship to the applicant at this time.
Since the site was previously used for office, manufacturing, warehousing and
distribution it has not been vacant for a continuous period of more than one year, and no
structural alterations are proposed, the City Council may grant a variance from the off
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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 at 2101 37t' Street has one (1) non -conforming truck loading space
measuring 12.0 feet in width and 44.0 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
CEOA 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 Clerk's office.
STAFF FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS
Staff finds the following to be true:
a) The applicant's building at 2101 37`i' Street has one (1) non -conforming truck
loading space measuring 12.0 feet in width and 44.0 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.
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b) This building has been used for office, manufacturing, warehousing and
distribution in the past and despite a change in occupancy, it continues to be used for the
same purposes.
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 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 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, 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 26.44.6-4(b).
d. All parking and loading areas 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 no on street parking or staging 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 tricks 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.
g. This variance shall only be valid while Kang Un Lee remains the owner of
the property. A new variance will be required upon change of ownership.
h. 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
Ross Street.
j. 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.
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k. Noncompliance with any condition shall constitute sufficient grounds for
the City Council of the City of Vernon to void this variance and require the applicant,
Kang Un Lee to comply with the truck parking and loading requirements of the
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance.
Vernon, Department of Community Services MC #01
4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, CA 90058 (323) 583-8811 REG GENERAL 01-10-2007 17:40 017957
MCI,' $500. 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):
CORRECTED MAP OF THE ALDINE SQUARE TRACT LOT 1 BLK 2
General location(give street address): 2101 E 37th St, Vernon, CA 90058
Name of Applicant(s): Stanley Szeto
(Print or Type name of business)
Mailing address. 879 W Ashiya Rd, Montebello, CA 90640
Phone# (626)512-5050
Record Owner(s) of property: Kang Un Lee
(Name)
Mailing address: 521 E 11 th St, ste #5, Los Angeles, CA 90015
Phone# (213) 434-7979
Property Owner(s) representative: Stanley Szeto
(Name)
Mailing address: 879 W Ashiya Rd, Montebello, CA 90640
Phone# (626) 512-5050
Relationship to Owner(s):❑ Engineer❑ Contractor []Attorney ❑Purchaser[] Lessee
Representative/Agent Written consent of owner(s) must be attached.
Present use of property: Industrial building Present Zoning: General Industrial
Proposed use of property: Garment manufacturing
How Jong has owner(s) held title to this property? In escrow to purchase
Are there any easements controlling the use of this property? Yes ®No
If yse, Describe N/A
Expiration date: N/A
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Are there any private or deed restrictions controlling the use of this property? Yes
No
If yes, describe N/A
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:
Please refer to attached
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 statementcontained 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:
Please refer to attached
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:
Please refer to attached
3. That the special conditions and circumstances do not result from actions of the
applicant: Please refer to attached
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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: Please refer to attached
5. That the granting of such variance will be in harmony and not adversely affect the
Comprehensive General Plan: Please refer to attached
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 3W of the exterior boundaries of the property in this application? ® Yes ®No
Is the required fee enclosed? N 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: r Date: Z ��J
Property ovine o _i er(s) representative
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SUBJECT:
2101 E 37TH ST
VERNON, CA 90058
DESCRIPTION:
Variance applied for (described in detail the nature and purpose of this request for which the
premises are to be used) attach additional sheets(s) if necessary:
Pursuant to Section 26.4.2-8(c) of the City of Vernon Municipal Code requiring track
parking/loading space be a minimum of 65'-0" in length, herein request is a variance for an
existing 44'-0"L truck parking/loading space for an existing industrial building to be used for
garment manufacturing.
VARIANCE FINDINGS:
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:
The subject lot is a small 5,940 square foot rectangular shape lot with a width of 45'
along 37a' Street and a length of 132' along Ross Street. With already an existing 5,460
square foot building on the site, the lot is relatively small for which the use is intended
for. The existing structure on the site takes up nearly the entire property. The existing
non -conforming truck loading parking space is located on the Westside of the building
facing Ross Street. (Please refer to site plan). Due to the existing layout of the building
location on this small property, the space does not conform to current development
standards. This circumstance does not generally apply to other properties 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:
Due to the location of the existing building and the narrow width of the site, requiring the
truck/parking loading to be a minimum of 65'-0" would not be possible as the entire
width of the property is only 45' . Therefore, the applicant is substantially deprived the
rights enjoyed by other properties in the same vicinity, but denied to the property in
question.
3. That the special conditions and circumstances do not result from actions of the applicant:
The building was constructed in accordance to development standards when it was
originally constructed. The circumstances on the site and building were not actions of the
applicant. The property is currently in escrow.
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:
Due to the extenuating existing physical circumstances on the site and building, the
granting of this variance does in no way constitute any grant of special privilege to the
subject property, but denied to other properties in the same vicinity and zone.
5. That the granting of such variance will be in harmony and not adversely affect the
Comprehensive General Plan:
The granting of such variance will not adversely affect the city's General Plan in that the
existing non -conforming truck parking/loading is located on -site. It will not be disruptive
to traffic and circulation in the area.
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Variance Findings
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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: Monday, February 5, 2007 at 10:00 a.m.
Applicant: Kang Un Lee
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: 2101 37th Street
(See reverse side)
Review of the file: The application, maps, and supporting information are available in
the office of Community Services, Vernon City Hall, 4305 Santa Fe
Avenue, between the hours of 7:15 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. Monday
through Thursday.
If you challenge the granting of this variance or any provisions thereof in court,
you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the hearing
described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Vernon at, or
prior to, the meeting.
The hearing may be continued or ad' urned to a stated time and place without
further notice of a public hearing.
Date: January 23, 2007
ANUELA GIRON
Acting City Clerk
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: Monday, February 5, 2007 at 10:00 a.m.
Applicant: Kang Un Lee
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: 210137tb Street
(See reverse side)
Review of the file: The application, maps, and supporting information are available in
the office of Community Services, Vernon City Hall, 4305 Santa Fe
Avenue, between the hours of 7:15 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. Monday
through Thursday.
If you challenge the granting of this variance or any provisions thereof in court,
you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the hearing
described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Vernon at, or
prior to, the meeting.
The hearing may be continued or ad' umed to a stated time and place without
further notice of a public hearing.
Date: January 23, 2007
ANUELA GIRON
Acting City Clerk
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CITY COUNCIL
LEONIS C. MALBURG
Mayor
THOMAS A. YBARRA
Mayor Pro-Tem
WM. "BILL" DAVIS
Councilman
H. "LARRY" GONZALES
Councilman
W. MICHAEL McCORMICK
Councilman
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4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California 90058
Telephone (323) 583-8811
January 23, 2007
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 2101 37`'' Street in
the City of Vernon. The applicant, Kang Un Lee is requesting a variance from
Section 26.4.2-8(c), Development Standards, of the Comprehensive Zoning
Ordinance to allow the use of one non -conforming truck -loading space. 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 February 5, 2007 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
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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 23rd day of January, 2007, post three (3) copies of -
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, to be held on February 5, 2007, regarding a
variance application for Kang Un Lee located at 2101 37th Street in the City of Vernon from
Section 26.4.2-8(c) of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance to utilize one 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 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. "�7 /�
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Date: January 23, 2007
W91,io Canal6d, Planning Assistant
State of California }
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County of Los Angeles )
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Public, personally apl%ared Sergio Canales, personally known to me (or- knevm to me on th-e
basis of satis f ,.tet-, evadenee) 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.
ESS my hand and official seal
MANUEIA GIRON�
Commission # 1611388
Notary Public - California z
Los Angeles County
My COMM. Expires Nov 4, 2009
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 January 23, 2007 I mailed a copy of Notice of Public Hearing to be
held on February 5, 2007 along with the attached letter regarding a variance application
for Kang Un Lee located at 2101 37 b Street in the City of Vernon to utilize one non-
conforming truck loading space, to the owners, tenants and interested parties on the
attached lists, by United States Mail with postage.
Date:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA }
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF VERNON )
On �d before me, !"C �`� �� �� 6,Notary
Public, personally appeared Sergio Canales, personally known to me (eT- kn„<.,,., to me on
the basis „ f Safi f eter , evi en* 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.
W ESS my hand and official seal
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MANUELA 61RON
Commission #
1611388
• `s Notary Public - Callfornlo
Los Mgeles County
My Comm. Expires Nov 4, 2009
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COMMUNITY SERVICES & WATER DEPARTMENT
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: Manuela Giron, Acting City Clerk
FROM: Samuel Kevin Wilson; 4irector of Community Services & Water
DATE: January 23, 2007
SUBJECT: Variance — Kang Un Lee located at 210137t` Street
Kang Un Lee has submitted a complete application for a variance from Section 26.4.2-
8(c) of the City of Vernon Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. They are proposing to utilize
one non -conforming truck -loading space at their existing facility located at 2101 37`h Street.
It is recommended that you receive this application and that a public hearing be set for
February 5, 2007.
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