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Commission asks staff to investigate overgrown lot and falling gutters at shuttered auto-parts building
Summary
A commissioner raised concerns about an unmaintained property (former A Plus Auto Parts) north of the Speedway and adjacent to the roller rink; planning staff said they will check ownership and code-enforcement options and consider adding the site to a blight list.
A planning commissioner raised concerns during new business about a deteriorating property behind the Speedway — the former A Plus Auto Parts store — reporting overgrown grass, deteriorating gutters and vehicles parked behind the adjacent roller rink.
The commissioner said the site looks "kinda raggedy," with grass more than 2 feet tall and gutters coming off the building. Sheila Shine, the planning and building director, said staff will look into the property and consider whether it qualifies for the town’s blight list and follow up with the commission. "It would be, and we're still trying to get that straightened out," she said, noting the matter can be pursued through code-enforcement processes.
Commissioners discussed that the building has been closed for many years and that previous approvals (a special exception) may place limits on parking; staff said they will investigate ownership and whether current use complies with prior approvals. No vote was taken; staff committed to follow up.
