Litton International Development Corp. v. City of Simi Valley

MEMORANDUM OPINION

I. INTRODUCTION

This case came on for trial July 20, 1984 through July 25, 1984. Plaintiff Litton International Development was represented by Paul R. Salerno of Cutler & Cutler and defendant City of Simi Valley was represented by Bert Deixler of McCambridge & Deixler.

Plaintiff Litton International Development purchased a parcel of land in the City of Simi Valley in 1980 and, in 1981, was denied a permit to develop the property. According to the City the denial was because the proposed development was inconsistent with the City’s General Plan. In 1982 the City amended its General Plan so that the parcel could only be used for residential development. Plaintiff challenges the City’s 1981 and 1982 actions alleging the actions are unconstitutional or, alternatively, in violation of state law.

II. FACTS

In December 1980 plaintiff Litton International Development Corporation (“Litton”) purchased a parcel of undeveloped land (“Litton parcel” or “parcel”) of approximately four-and-one-half acres located at the southeastern corner of Erringer Road and Alamo Street in the City of Simi Valley (“the City”) for $1,875,000. At the time of the purchase the Litton…