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Planning staff reports progress on BookCliffs redevelopment; commission discusses vandalism, blight enforcement
Summary
Staff updated the Planning Commission on the BookCliffs redevelopment (demolition permit issued, cross-section and utilities coordination underway) and commissioners raised concerns about vandalism to a vacant bank building and enforcement options for dilapidated properties.
Planning staff told the commission that the BookCliffs redevelopment continues to move forward: staff issued a demolition permit for the site (for Green River), meetings have been scheduled to address road cross sections, utilities, ADA accessibility and related public-works items, and staff declined to grant final approval until demolition is complete. Staff explained preliminary approvals could be offered with conditions but declined final sign-off because of historic noncompliance at the site.
Commissioners also reported new vandalism at a vacant bank building—rocks thrown through upper windows—and discussed options to secure and board the structure. Staff said there are more than 70 open code-abatement cases overall and outlined enforcement options including city cleanup, fines, or civil action; commissioners asked about the penalties and timing of past efforts and requested further private follow-up to address specific property cases.
What happens next: staff will inspect the vandalized bank building, coordinate any necessary emergency securing or notices to owners, and continue coordinating the BookCliffs demolition and subsequent infrastructure discussions with the developer and public-works staff.
