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City staff issues code‑compliance notices to several downtown and corridor properties
Summary
Planning staff reported on a string of code‑compliance actions: notices issued to 275 Town Ave and a West Valley View parcel operated by Squid Auto, a formal proposal to owners at 251 West Valley View tied to a paving permit, and ongoing work regarding rental‑use concerns at 1509 Talent Ave.
City planning staff updated the Planning Commission on May 27 about multiple code‑compliance matters affecting downtown and corridor properties.
What staff reported: Alex (planning staff) said notices have been issued to the owner of the lot at 275 Town Avenue for an accessory use without a clear primary use and to the operator known as Squid Auto at a West Valley View site where land‑use approvals appear absent. Staff has also made a formal proposal to the owners of 251 West Valley View (a truck and travel center) outlining steps required before the city will consider a paving permit for that site.
On residential rental concerns: staff said the property at 1509 Talent Ave was built under a permit as a four‑ or five‑bedroom home, but staff understands more people are now living there and rooms are rented on a monthly basis. That operation has prompted neighbor complaints and questions about whether the property is being used in a manner that complies with building and land‑use rules. Staff said they are still determining the right enforcement approach for 1509 Talent Ave.
Timelines and enforcement: staff confirmed the notice for 275 Town Avenue included a compliance deadline and that a similar 30‑day follow up timeline is anticipated for Squid Auto if there is no response. For the travel center at 251 West Valley View, staff said they will not accept a paving permit application while unpermitted activities remain unresolved — the owner was told the city requires assurances and financial measures to address impacts of unpermitted uses before a paving permit will be considered.
Staff emphasized that some unpermitted activities (for example, unpaved gravel operations) can worsen city infrastructure and require dust and apron damage mitigation; staff said those impacts are being assessed as part of the compliance work.
Ending: Staff will report back as compliance timelines lapse or as property owners respond; the commission did not take enforcement action at the May 27 meeting beyond documenting staff’s outreach and timelines.
