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Zoning board approves salon and parking variances for 51 Hamilton Ave.
Summary
The Zoning Hearing Board approved two variances allowing a beauty/personal-care salon at 51 Hamilton Avenue in the RS-2 district and granting reduced off-street parking after finding the applicant's plan compatible with the neighborhood.
The City of York Zoning Hearing Board approved variances on September 9 to allow a beauty and personal-care salon at 51 Hamilton Avenue and to reduce the property's required off-street parking.
Applicant Rosa Taveras testified the salon would be appointment-based, operate during standard business hours and employ three people. Her testimony, aided by a translator, said the business would comply with state and local licensing, health and accessibility requirements. Taveras' daughter testified the project would create local jobs and revitalize a vacant storefront.
Why it matters: The decision clears the way for a neighborhood salon on the first floor of a building that also contains apartments above. The board granted a parking variance after considering on-site spaces and shared needs of upstairs units.
Key facts and findings - The applicant said the property has eight parking spaces behind the building; she planned three employees and appointment-only service. - City staff and the board reviewed required parking calculations (which account for employees and shared residential needs). The board concluded the available spaces were adequate with the requested reduction. - The planning commission had recommended approval; the planning staff had recommended denial. The board voted to approve both the use variance (hair/beauty service) and the parking variance.
Board action The board voted to approve a variance to allow hair care/personal-care services as defined in the zoning ordinance and to approve a variance to reduce the required off-street parking for the site at 51 Hamilton Avenue in the RS-2 district. Members recorded unanimous votes in favor of both variances.
Applicant commitments and next steps The applicant said construction to adapt the space had been paused pending zoning approval; the board's action allows the applicant to proceed with state licensing and building-code work needed to open the salon.
Ending With the board's vote, the applicant may proceed to complete interior work and pursue the cosmetology and health permits required by state and local regulators.
