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", CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO - REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
Councilwoman Susan Lien
Subject: Development Code Amendment
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Date: May 11, 1999
Synopsis of Previous Council Action:
Recommended Motion:
To direct Development Services Staff to initiate a Development Code amendment to
modify the location criteria allowing multi-service establishments, including
convenience stores, to be considered for Conditional Use Permits.
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Contact Person:
Councilwoman Lien
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Agenda Item No.
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STAFF REPORT
The City of San Bernardino's Development Code does not
allow convenience stores, of less than 5,000 sq. feet in size,
within 1,000 feet of another convenience store or school.
Lucy's LaundryMart is a chain that offers personal and
convenience store services to its customers, in addition to
traditional laundry services (see attached). It does not sell
alcohol products.
Lucy's LaundryMart has expressed an interest in opening a
new store at the southeast comer of Baseline and "F" Street.
However, because the proposed location is across from Riley
Elementary School, there appears to be Development Code
restrictions that may impede the project.
An amendment to the Development Code would make it
possible for this project to be considered for a conditional use
permit.
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AS LONG AS PEOPLE KEEP WEARING CLOT6ES...
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Laundry mart
Say "Goodbye" to yesterday's dour-looking Laundromat and "Hello" to today's brightly colored urban
micro-mall and neighborhood resource, Lucy's LaundryMart@.
Lucy's ™ targets local consumer traffic and benefits from captive, repeat foot traffic as well as the
economies of scale and synergy of the "combined retailing" trend.
· High Energy Retailing
· Attractive Build-Out
· 750-1000 Customers Per Day
. High Volume Performance
Lucy'sTM Buildin\:: The Lucy'sTM prototype building is 6,500 square feet. Lucy'sTM prefers
freestanding pad sites or high visibility end caps. Stores can range from 3,200-9,000 square feet. The
variance is attributable to the diversity of co-tenancy and neighborhood needs.
Trade Area: A minimum of 18,000 people living in a defined area convenient to subject site.
Renter Population: More is better... over 3,500 renter households in the trade area is preferred.
Income: $7,500-$13,000 per capita.
Visibility: Site must have unrestricted visibility from primary street.
Traffic: Average Daily Traffic greater than 25,000 cars. Heavy foot traffic a plus.
Site Acquisition: Build-to-Suit, Purchase(existing or raw land), or Lease Existing Space.
Co-Tenants: Lucy'sTM is always searching for new and exciting Co-Tenants to join our team
along with Burger King, Starbucks, Wells Fargo and USA Check Cashing.
For Additional Information
LaundryMart, Inc.
3812 Sepulveda Blvd., #510
Torrance, CA 90505
(310)378-2620
(310) 373-3037FAX
Gene Detchemendy
V.P.ofDevelopment
Shari M. Dorenkamp
Co-Branding Director
Jeff Forman
Real Estate Manager
A.J. Cool
Real Estate Manager
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 9,1997
CONTACT:
Randy Landsberger
(310) 378-2620
LUCY'S TO SHINE SPOTLIGHT ON HOLLYWOOD
Torrance, CA.
Lucy's LaundryMart™, Inc. has announced the January, 1998 opening of
its fifth store located at 5609 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA. The local micro-mall chain has
expanded its concept of 'laundromat and market" in one to include three additional nationally
recognized retailers: Burger King, Wells Fargo, and Starbucks Coffee. Lucy's LaundryMart
will still include the services that its customers have come to know in Lucy's four other Los
Angeles locations - an open, spacious, modem, clean and safe laundromat and a mart stocked
with items tailored to their customers' needs - with a convenient twist. Patrons will now be able
to get a bite to eat at Burger King, do their banking with a full-service Wells Fargo Bank branch,
and enjoy a cup of fresh-brewed coffee and a scone at Starbucks without having to leave their
laundry unattended.
''People lead very busy lives," states Bill Cunningham, Lucy's CEO. "We like to think
that we are helping to make those lives a little easier. By combining servic~s that consumers use
frequently in one location, we feel we can reduce daily 'hassles' and increase the perception of
time that people feel they have available to accomplish their 'to do' lists."
And these services can all be utilized by customers without losing sight of their clothing.
The openness of design inherent in all Lucy's LaundryMart locations enables the laundry
customer the freedom to cash a check, grab a burger, and leisurely sip a cup of gourmet coffee
without worrying that their laundry is unattended. Children can play safely in Lucy's Kid Zone,
while Mom or Dad does the wash in one of the many new, state-of-the-art washers and dryers.
Lucy's LaundryMart™
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The main advantage of doing laundry at Lucy's is service. "Our customers are important
to us, and we make sure that they know it," relays Osh Tadros, Vice President of Operations.
Randy Landsberger, Lucy's Vice President of Marketing, adds, "We have always been
committed to providing a safe, clean, family-oriented environment for our customers by being
very involved in the community, including continuous participation in neighborhood watch,
youth and church programs, and keeping lines of communication open with local law
enforcement to do our part in ensuring that our facilities are safe for our customers.
Additionally, we hire from the community, and our employees bring a sense of pride into their
own neighborhood. As a result, we've proudly experienced a very low rate of crime and
vandalism."
With a recent infusion of investment capital, the corporate office of Lucy's
LaundryMart™ is poised for an aggressive expansion plan that calls for eight new Lucy's
locations by the first half of 1998 in the Los Angeles area alone, and a hiring plan that will
employ approximatley 100 more local residents. Plans are also underway for expansion into
several other Southern California communities. "We're very excited about the expansion, and
we're ready." Bill Cunningham summed up the corporate philosophy, "Lucy's means value, and
a whole lot more."
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May 17, 1999
Mr. Jorge Carlos
City of San Bernardino
300 North "0" Street
San Bernardino, CA 92401
Subject:
City Council Agenda of May 17,1999
Agenda Item #25
Dear Mr. Carlos:
Current City of San Bernardino Development Code prohibits the location of
a convenience store within 1,000 feet of a SChOOl. The San Bernardino City
Unified School District opposes any amendment to the code which would
allow a convenience store that sells alcohol to operate within 1,000 feet of
a school site.
Please feel free to call me if you should have any questions.
Sincerely.
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