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#212606
Business:
Other: Follow up to report # 211915
Thank you for reviewing my report. I appreciate the time Planning and BPD took to look into my concerns.
I understand BPD's explanation that noise from vehicles operating at a business is not something they can cite as an ordinance violation. However, I don't believe that fully addressed the questions raised in my original report.
I understand the property dates back to 1980 and that there may not be an approved site plan on file. However, if the intensity or nature of the business's operations has changed significantly since that time—particularly with increased semi-truck traffic, early morning unloading activities, or the regular use of residential neighborhood entrances—I was wondering whether those changes would require any additional review, approvals, or compliance with current zoning or development standards.
I also noticed my question regarding truck circulation was not addressed. Specifically, are semi-trucks permitted to routinely access the property through the Broadview neighborhood entrances, or are they expected to use the primary entrance on Country Club Drive? If there is no site plan, is there another document or approval that governs truck access and circulation for the property?
I recognize that businesses have a right to operate and that some level of noise is expected. My concern is not with the existence of the business itself, but whether its current operations and traffic patterns remain consistent with applicable City regulations and whether there are reasonable ways to reduce the impact on the surrounding residential neighborhood.
I would appreciate any clarification you can provide regarding these questions. Thank you again for your time.
- Assigned to
- John Garzee
9/25/2026 19:33:04 Closed by John Garzee
Responded to the requester and explained that Planning and Engineering are reviewing the property records and truck access questions and will follow up when they have findings.
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Responded to the requester and explained that Planning and Engineering are reviewing the property records and truck access questions and will follow up when they have findings.
9/25/2026 19:30:43 John Garzee contacted Jennifer Burrell
Thank you for following up. We are reviewing the available records to understand what was approved for the property and whether its use has changed. We are also looking into your question about truck access through the neighborhood.
We don't have an answer yet, but we'll follow up when we have more to share. I appreciate your patience while we work through the records and your questions.
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John Garzee contacted Jennifer Burrell
Thank you for following up. We are reviewing the available records to understand what was approved for the property and whether its use has changed. We are also looking into your question about truck access through the neighborhood.
We don't have an answer yet, but we'll follow up when we have more to share. I appreciate your patience while we work through the records and your questions.
9/15/2026 13:06:59 Joy Brown assigned this case to John Garzee
Hello, John! I am reassigning this case to Engineering for the inquiry about truck traffic regulations. Please note that looking back at historic aerials of the area, S Kendall Dr used to be paved, but appears to have deteriorated to gravel as the use of the 2615 S Kendall Dr property changed from residential to commercial. I am not sure if Engineering has regulations for this, but we wanted to send this along for investigation. Planning staff will be pursuing enforcement for a violation of Title 20.
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Hello, John! I am reassigning this case to Engineering for the inquiry about truck traffic regulations. Please note that looking back at historic aerials of the area, S Kendall Dr used to be paved, but appears to have deteriorated to gravel as the use of the 2615 S Kendall Dr property changed from residential to commercial. I am not sure if Engineering has regulations for this, but we wanted to send this along for investigation. Planning staff will be pursuing enforcement for a violation of Title 20.
9/15/2026 12:56:49 Joy Brown commented on this case.
Thank you for following up about this property. After reviewing the changes over time more closely, Planning staff noted the property located to the north at 2615 S Kendall Dr has changed ownership and use and would've been subject to Planning and Zoning code requirements. That parcel is zoned for residential use and this land use would not have been allowed. We will be issuing a Notice of Violation (NOV) Warning letter to the property/business owners for illegal land use. Planning does not regulate truck traffic, though, so we will be forwarding that on to the City Engineering Department to see if they have any applicable regulations.
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Joy Brown commented on this case.
Thank you for following up about this property. After reviewing the changes over time more closely, Planning staff noted the property located to the north at 2615 S Kendall Dr has changed ownership and use and would've been subject to Planning and Zoning code requirements. That parcel is zoned for residential use and this land use would not have been allowed. We will be issuing a Notice of Violation (NOV) Warning letter to the property/business owners for illegal land use. Planning does not regulate truck traffic, though, so we will be forwarding that on to the City Engineering Department to see if they have any applicable regulations.
8/27/2026 15:14:54 Jennifer Burrell assigned this case to Joy Brown
Hi Joy, there is another inquiry regarding the use of the property. If you have additional information from previously researching this being present 40+ years ago, can you provide that here? Thank you!
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Hi Joy, there is another inquiry regarding the use of the property. If you have additional information from previously researching this being present 40+ years ago, can you provide that here? Thank you!
8/27/2026 15:13:33 Jennifer Burrell assigned this case to Jane Kupersmith
To my knowledge, Planning has no purview over use of public roads so there is not much additional information Planning staff can provide in regard to that inquiry. I will be reassigning this to Joy who can perhaps provide some additional information on the record of the property that she mentioned before.
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To my knowledge, Planning has no purview over use of public roads so there is not much additional information Planning staff can provide in regard to that inquiry. I will be reassigning this to Joy who can perhaps provide some additional information on the record of the property that she mentioned before.
8/27/2026 15:01:05 Jane Kupersmith assigned this case to Jennifer Burrell
Hi Jennifer,
There are follow up questions related to the previous uReport.
--If the intensity or nature of the business's operations has changed significantly since the use of the property was approved, would additional review or approvals be required?
--Are semi-trucks permitted to routinely access the property through the Broadview neighborhood entrances, or are they expected to use the primary entrance on Country Club Drive?
Thank you!
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Hi Jennifer,
There are follow up questions related to the previous uReport.
--If the intensity or nature of the business's operations has changed significantly since the use of the property was approved, would additional review or approvals be required?
--Are semi-trucks permitted to routinely access the property through the Broadview neighborhood entrances, or are they expected to use the primary entrance on Country Club Drive?
Thank you!
8/5/2026 12:01:25 Jane Kupersmith commented on this case.
Hi--thanks for communicating about this issue. Acknowledging receipt as I investigate.
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Hi--thanks for communicating about this issue. Acknowledging receipt as I investigate.
7/24/2026 09:31:30 Anonymous assigned this case to Jane Kupersmith
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7/24/2026 09:31:30 Opened by Anonymous