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Planning commission asks for six‑month status report on 5 Star Inn after code‑enforcement issues; no immediate revocation
Summary
After staff described a history of code‑enforcement and police calls at 5 Star Inn (2748 E. Garvey Ave.), the West Covina Planning Commission directed staff to return in six months with a status report and potential next steps; the motion passed 4-0.
The West Covina Planning Commission voted 4-0 to require a six‑month status report on 5 Star Inn (2748 East Garvey Avenue) after staff outlined prior code‑enforcement cases, police calls and a terminated voucher program that had placed unhoused individuals at the site.
Joanne (planning staff) told commissioners the property had long‑running code‑enforcement activity dating to 2023 and continuing into 2024, including graffiti, property‑maintenance problems, an algae‑filled pool and reports that a nonprofit had been using the motel for temporary housing under a voucher arrangement. Joanne said the motel owner has since said that the voucher program has ended and that many long‑term tenants have been removed; staff also provided photographs showing the site both during enforcement activity and after recent cleanups.
Captain Ken Plunkett of the West Covina Police Department…
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