Santa Clarita officials are working to clean up a property known as The Greens in Valencia, which they’ve declared a public nuisance.
The vacant property near the intersection of Valencia Boulevard and McBean Parkway in an otherwise upscale part of town reportedly has been frequented by transients, runaways and drug activity, according to Sheriff’s Station officials.
The city red-tagged the property at 25601 McBean Parkway, for the second time last month, said Joe Montes, city attorney for Santa Clarita.
That effort was part of the procedure intended to declare the property a public nuisance, officials said.
“We’re starting an administrative nuisance abatement proceeding,” said Brian Hamblet of Burke, Williams & Sorensen, who was working on behalf of the city to address concerns.
“First, we need to make sure (the property owner) has been served with a notice that the property has been identified as a public nuisance,” said. “We need to give the owners a reasonable period of time to take care of the problem on their own.”
If issues on the property aren’t addressed, further action could be taken to prompt code enforcement, officials said.
The Greens in Valencia opened in the early 1990s as an upscale putting course, restaurant and pro golf shop.
In 2006, the property was purchased for $6 million by New York-based Brisam Valencia LLC, which planned to raze the bar and erect a seven-story, 200-room Sheraton hotel on the site, according to an SCVNews.com story (read story, see video here).
A fire burned the property for the first time in 2008, and the business has been closed since 2009, according to officials.
Brisam Valencia halted plans after the Santa Clarita Planning Commission granted approval for the project back in 2009.
In November 2011, a fire on the property prompted firefighters to put holes in the ceiling as part of their standard firefighter procedure.
However, after the fire was extinguished, residents repeatedly trespassed on the property near the Westfield Valencia Town Center by using the holes in the ceiling of the bar as an access point.
As a result of past reports and city concern, regular patrols are posted in the area to try and curtail any illicit activity on the property, said Deputy Regina Yost, zone leader for the Valencia area in the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station Crime Prevention Unit.
“It became known to deputies that the building had become a location used for illicit drug activity, and runaways and transients would frequent the area,” Yost said. “We would get calls from concerned citizens saying they had seen people trespassing on the property. That’s a concern for us because officials had already deemed the building uninhabitable.”
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159 Comments
Karla Montoya
Karla Montoya
Barbara D Morgan
Barbara D Morgan
I agree, they closed down and it seems that the city or property owner just decided not to put anything in its place.
The hotel should have taken it over for it’s guests.
I agree, they closed down and it seems that the city or property owner just decided not to put anything in its place.
The hotel should have taken it over for it’s guests.
Why don’t I guys meaning the city be smarter and do something about it… Like build something that kids and adults can enjoy without ripping them off … Sad a nuisance… Such a big word for a lot being vacated so long… SCV seriously…
Why don’t I guys meaning the city be smarter and do something about it… Like build something that kids and adults can enjoy without ripping them off … Sad a nuisance… Such a big word for a lot being vacated so long… SCV seriously…
Sonic!!!!
Sonic!!!!
The owners name is Jim
The owners name is Jim
Turn it in to a Tiny Naylor’s or Tips!
Turn it in to a Tiny Naylor’s or Tips!
The hat! We need more pastrami! C’mon
Listen to Brandon, love burgers at the hat
The hat! We need more pastrami! C’mon
A giant crossfit gym that only charges 50$ a month and has child care!!!
A giant crossfit gym that only charges 50$ a month and has child care!!!
It has always been a public nuisance.
It has always been a public nuisance.
Had some great drunken times there
Had some great drunken times there
They should tear it down and put a great restaurant there…one that won’t go belly up! Such a great location and it’s been vacant far too long…such a shame and a waste!
Yes like Cheesecake Factory !
They should tear it down and put a great restaurant there…one that won’t go belly up! Such a great location and it’s been vacant far too long…such a shame and a waste!
Torrey has it right, that place was a nuisance the day it opened. I like it better the way it is now. Kind of a Blade Runner meets Garden Channel vibe.
Torrey has it right, that place was a nuisance the day it opened. I like it better the way it is now. Kind of a Blade Runner meets Garden Channel vibe.
I remember my wife and I went there after it changed ownership (for the last time). There were literally crabs running around the greens. I was shocked. No clue how they got there.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA I’m dying
Seriously. Crabs. It’s was soo weird. And seagulls.
WHAT IS THIS MADNESS. My theory is some bored nutter stole live crabs somewhere and then set them loose there. It was probably a juggalo.
I remember my wife and I went there after it changed ownership (for the last time). There were literally crabs running around the greens. I was shocked. No clue how they got there.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA I’m dying
Seriously. Crabs. It’s was soo weird. And seagulls.
WHAT IS THIS MADNESS. My theory is some bored nutter stole live crabs somewhere and then set them loose there. It was probably a juggalo.
Bubba Fkng G
Bubba Fkng G
Good Times at the greens
Good Times at the greens
I don’t understand why no one else is paying attention to the CRAB COMMENT. I mean WTF CRABS
I don’t understand why no one else is paying attention to the CRAB COMMENT. I mean WTF CRABS
On a different subject, I heard the Elephant Bar is going to be a Cheesecake Factory. Have you all heard this?
On a different subject, I heard the Elephant Bar is going to be a Cheesecake Factory. Have you all heard this?
Beer Pong Days
Beer Pong Days
a Cheesecake Factory would be GREAT! but too small of a space where elephant bar is, maybe where The Greens was?
a Cheesecake Factory would be GREAT! but too small of a space where elephant bar is, maybe where The Greens was?
Was a great concept. .. sad that it’s still there in its current state.
Was a great concept. .. sad that it’s still there in its current state.
We used to Rock that place Eric Ez Sawyers!!! Good times!!
We dont need more gyms
WE NEED MORE CRABS
About time
Would love a Cheesecake Factory.
CHEESECAKE FACTORY PLEASE!!!!
Hooters
Portos???
I heard they were interested in opening up a location in Valencia!
They won’t bc the owners open up ones only if they have a family member that lives in the area that can run it
They have a family member that lives in Stevenson ranch
Ivan Franquez wow this placed kicked the bucket..!
Indeed Peter S. Ochoa
It was actually good when we worked there.we had it going in the right direction Peter S. Ochoa
A Dave & Busters!
Haha oh well
Yup!
Maru should move back!
What’s going on in Awesome town? Places closing, looking terrible, transients hurting people on bike paths…..is it the econonmy, scv trying to be upper class…..?
barf. not in awesometown.
They need to clean up and get out the wanna be punk rock addict homeless that are chilling in granary square begging for cash! Ew
Boiling crab?
Cheescake Factory? Just what we need, another chain restaurant.
I heard they are looking at the property
http://thepleasurechest.com/losangeleshours.htm
Cheescake Factory? Please god, not another chain restaurant!
A real eye sore
Jason Abrahamson
Dave & Busters, miniature golf, upscale restaurants
A beautiful botanical garden would be amazing!! A place to just relax and enjoy instead of more stores or restaurants
Sorry to squash everyone’s hopes but I personally contacted the cheesecake factory via Facebook and they said there will be no cheesecake factory in Santa Clarita.
How about a children’s museum?
Nuisance : a person, thing, or situation that is annoying or that causes trouble or problems.
Very interesting post, seems bit offensive due to large amount of “public nuisance” businesses such as “Schooners” or any other bar frequented by local “tough guys”
The Greens was a fun place to go with friends and family. We used to play golf and listen to the live bands. It’s really sad that it can’t be resurrected. I’m not sure why they closed but heard a hotel was supposed to be put up in it’s place. I say bring back The Greens.
Dawn Restaino Miarecki Kaulbach
Bummer! I’d like to see someone revamp the Greens
turnit into an outdoor gocart track
How about an Awesometown Welcome Center
They should build a dave and busters!
Cheescake Factory? Please no more chain restaurants!
A restaurant that doesn’t suck would be nice. Or something fun and reasonably priced would be nice. But since it’s scv that’s not going to happen.
How about a splash park for kids
Splash park!!! Awesome idea!
The red dot in that’s in castaic
Samuel Barajas
The greens was my childhood. When my dad wanted to catch a game and I wanted to play actual challenging mini golf that didn’t seem like a course designed by 5 year olds we went! The place was fantastic with such a great vibe. If that building wasn’t just a burned up outer shell I would be extremely interested in getting a group of investors to back me and re open the gimme grill and the greens the right way.
Haha damn good times lol Adan Garcia
Put in a Cheesecake Factory
We miss The Greens. It was so nice to bring the kids during the day and a great date night without the kids.
I like the splash pad idea :)
What happened to the Sheraton that allegedly is supposed to be built there?
SCV needs a splash pad! Such a great way to help kids have fun and keep cool during our long hot months.
Sad. What happened to the hotel plan?
City Council chambers?
Portello’s
I loved the Greens!! Many good times at that place!!!
A Dave and busters or sonic
BOB’S BIG BOY!
Strip club
Well said, Megan-marie Alice Mills
Splash park please! How does SCV not have one with our heat? C’mon Awesometown!
How about another dental office.
HAHA,
just kidding!
Sonic or krispy kreme is all i will aprove of or a better mini golf place
Sonic,sonic,sonic,sonic!!!!!
Crab factory
Dave and busters!
dumbass kids are too obvious & that should be a music club
Okay PORTOS BAKERY this is your chance…….PLEASE COME TO THR SCV!
I do like the idea of a splash park ( hv 6 g.kids ) , but not sure that is the best location for one.
Ooooo Ooooo JOES CRAB SHACK! ♥
We need a BASS PRO SHOP Mmm hmmmm….. ‘Merica
First of all, living here since 1989, I never even knew this place existed.
The need for regular patrols in so many other parts of our city, Newhall and canyon country, seems much more of a priority….
And then the personal favorite ….
SONIC!!!!!! PLEASE!!!!
Ben Narez
Aidan Robert Deming
Core power yoga!!
Cheesecake Factory!
King Taco…
The new THE GREEN’S
How About ANOTHER Greens. That place Was Fun. I Miss It……
It’s so sad that it just was let go. It was a fun place. Mismanaged I guess:(
Let’s just burn it down. But not the crabs. Keep the crabs
Crossfit or some type of gym
How are they fascists
El Chico
But what fate for all the bunnies? No one mentioned the bunnies. THE BUNNIES!
Should be turned into a break room for the bus drivers. Maybe I’m just a little biased.
This is the worst comment section I have ever seen. Sonic? Really?
Someone asked “what’s going on,’ in scv…hard place to open and run a business. Ask the owner of Daper Dan’s car wash how much fun it was to work with the city. Restrictions on businesses are enormous and hoops are unreasonable. But our mall is awesome, right?!!
No more Restaurants, No more gyms. We can’t, or won’t support the ones that are here now. What do we have here for families and teens. Mountasia and the movies. How about something to help fill this void.
Nordstroms rack
Strip joint ! Oh Santa Clarita is too uptight. Do they even have one ??!
Tear it down.
Shakey’s?
YARD HOUSE!!
‘Bout time!
Big boys or sonic or shakey’s or definitely Porto’s. Something with Foooooood. Please and thank you!
We had Shakey’s- closed and Big Boys- closed! Sonics would be good!
Scv is ridiculously up tight, you know, lets just dump this crap ton of money on our sheriff’s department to do what, bust stoners???? Try moving out of your parents house in this town! Its impossible, sure its a beautiful place but everything is regulated to the point of having nothing to do because you cant do anything without being fined, ticketed or having to pay money, cant even hike in the mountains
Should put a dave n busters there!
http://topgolf.com/us/riverwalk/
Turning into a restaurant something fun
David Day
The property is a few acres large. Most of the ideas can work for a smaller location. Dave and buster with an outdoor area would probably be a great idea but try getting that past the city. There is no way any gym that is corporately backed could afford such a place. That area of valencia pushes to $3 a sq ft.
I tried to buy this place they never call back
Seriously… The property owners know that the true value is to rent it out for 15-20k a month. The only way to make a business run profitable it to own the property and think 15-20 years down the road.
We need to through a show their so it can be a Public Nuisance for sure
Can we just put something there already honestly build something or tear it down
If the owners aren’t going to do anything with it, let someone else buy the building off them if they are actually going to do something with it
Santa Clarita’s city counsel is a public nuisance. How about a “Joes Crab Shack”
Gina Peterson
I like joes crab shack
P.F. CHANG’S!!