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Council affirms Planning Commission, denies appeal and moves to terminate nonconforming Coral Motel use

Buena Park City Council · June 24, 2025
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Summary

After staff presented inspection findings citing more than 100 health, building and safety violations and over 1,200 calls for service in a ten‑year period, the City Council unanimously denied an appeal and affirmed the Planning Commission’s decision to terminate the nonconforming motel use at 7891 Whitaker Street; the motel owner’s attorney signaled intent to litigate.

The City Council unanimously denied an appeal of the Planning Commission’s April decision to terminate the Coral Motel’s nonconforming motel use at 7891 Whitaker Street and declared the ongoing operation a public nuisance based on documented health and safety violations.

Staff presentation: Director Matt Folkes summarized the enforcement history and inspection findings. Staff said a county health inspection and subsequent city inspections found more than 100 violations—ranging from cockroach activity and mold to water intrusion, wood rot, unpermitted electrical and plumbing work, and…

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