BEVERLY HILLS
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Nir (honoree) & Sandra Seroussi
Igor & Lisa (honoree) Korbatov
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council of the City of Beverly Hills, at its meeting to be held on Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, will hold a public hearing to consider: AN APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S DECISION DENYING A REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND EXTENDED HOURS PERMIT FOR A 7-ELEVEN C O N V E NIENCE STORE AT 401 SOUTH ROBERTSON BOULEVARD. Applications for a Conditional Use Permit and an Extended Hours Permit for the above described project were denied by the Planning Commission on November 8, 2012. Pursuant to BHMC §1-4-102 a timely appeal was filed within 14 days of the Commission’s action. Consequently, the Project will be reviewed by the City Council. This Project has been assessed in accordance with the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines, and the environmental regulations of the City. The City has determined that the Project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15270 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations.
Jose Feliciano
Stuart Manashil (honoree) Lynnette & Anna (speaker) Rahm
At the public hearing, the City Council will hear and consider all comments. All interested persons are invited to attend and speak on this matter. Written comments may also be submitted and should be addressed to the City Council, c/o City Clerk, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. The comments should be received prior to the hearing date. Please note that if you challenge the Council’s action in regards to this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City, either at or prior to the public hearing.
Brian Goldberg with Laura & Noah Margo
Clif & Candace Smith with John Mirisch
If there are any questions regarding this notice, please contact Shena Rojemann, Associate Planner in the Beverly Hills Community Development Department at 310.285.1192, or by email at srojemann@beverlyhills.org. Copies of the Project plans and associated documents are on file in the Community Development Department and can be reviewed by any interested person at 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, California 90210. BYRON POPE, CMC, City Clerk
Blanca & Gary Woods
Ron Book, Elliott Broidy and Offer Nissenbaum
YOUR HOME
BEVERLY HILLS COURIER | JANUARY 25, 2013
One Hour Air Conditioning & Heating Does Business ‘The Donaldson Way’
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Carol & Lee Baca
Isabel & Adi Hacker with Marilyn & Norm Gallup
Nancy & Jim Krasne
Anna Bella & Lauren Korbatov
hrough the cold weather front that has hit Southern California, One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning continues to follow its hot business trends. In 2009, George Donaldson purchased the failing One Hour Air Conditioning and Heating branch in Riverside from its parent company. The location was underperforming in every way possible, yet within a year of his ownership, Donaldson not only managed to double the value of this company, he created a new culture based on values and trust. Donaldson attributes the success to his highly selective hiring practices, selecting people of high character, from technicians to management, and promoting a culture firmly rooted in mutual respect and respect of the customer. Because of these values and the environment created, production
Rabbi Robert Shorr
Janis Black & Doug Warner
rates have skyrocketed. In just three years, One Hour Air Conditioning and Heating grew from a $12 million company into a $24 million company, now with branches in Los Angeles and Palm Springs, and ser ving as far south as Orange County. The company has has even extended its service area outside of California to reach neighboring states, like Arizona. And Donaldson is still in the process of adding to this empire known as One Hour Air. Donaldson personally sacrificed time and resources to make the company a success, which is why, even though he currently has four locations, he is still very hands on in running the company. One Hour’s parent company has recognized Donaldson’s success and abilities in growing One Hour branches, and recently enlisted him to help (see ‘ONE HOUR,’ page 13)