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York zoning board tables West Philadelphia matter and approves multiple residential conversions
Summary
The board voted to table a disputed zoning determination for 371 West Philadelphia and approved several variances and special exceptions allowing multiunit conversions and parking variances at properties including 601 Gerard Avenue and 210 North Albemarle Street. All recorded motions passed unanimously.
The City of York Zoning Board on Aug. 18, 2025, took several procedural and final votes: it tabled a disputed zoning matter for 371 West Philadelphia and approved multiple variances and special exceptions allowing conversion of single-family properties into multiunit housing and related parking relief.
At the start of the meeting the solicitor noted a pending dispute over a zoning determination letter for 371 West Philadelphia and requested the board “motion to table that matter” because the applicant’s representatives were not present. Franklin Williams moved to table the matter; the motion was seconded and the board voted unanimously to table the case.
Later the board heard several property applications seeking multifamily conversions and related relief. The board approved variances and special exceptions for these cases (motions listed below). The planning staff had recommended denial of variances in some of the files but the Planning Commission had recommended approval on Aug. 11; the board followed the Planning Commission’s recommendations in these matters.
Votes at a glance
- 371 West Philadelphia (2025 ZV matter): Motion to table the matter due to dispute over a zoning determination letter and absence of applicant representatives. Moved by Franklin Williams; seconded by Adam Nugget. Outcome: tabled (unanimous).
- 601 Gerard Avenue (case reported as 22-2025-ZS EV / 22-45-2025-CD-SEDB): Motions approved by the board: (1) variance to allow multifamily conversion from a different use (definition relief), (2) waiver of special-exception requirement that a property be vacant for two years, (3) variance for required off-street parking spaces, and (4) special exception to allow multifamily use. Motions moved and seconded from the bench; all motions passed unanimously.
- 210 North Albemarle Street / 210 North (multiple filings): The board approved a series of variances and special-exception requests to permit conversion of single-family homes into two units and to waive the vacancy-for-two-years requirement; motions were moved and seconded and carried unanimously.
Board members asked applicants questions about existing floor plans, parking and site conditions during the brief hearings. In one case (601 Gerard Avenue) the applicant, Ernestina Glace, explained the structure has separate utilities and two kitchens and said the deed includes a large adjoining lot she said provides parking space; she told the board the building was originally marketed as a duplex and she intends to return it to two units.
All recorded motions in the transcript passed by voice vote with the board answering “aye.” These approvals represent zoning relief only; in cases converting to occupied rental units applicants are required to follow building, occupancy and licensing rules enforced by the city’s building department and other applicable agencies.
