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RDA approves sale of 400 South Sherman to M2 Real Estate LLC for $10,000
Summary
The York City Redevelopment Authority approved a direct sale of an RDA‑acquired property at 400 South Sherman to adjoining owner M2 Real Estate LLC (John Mackison) for $10,000; buyer plans to clear mobile homes and abandoned vehicles and convert part of the site to parking.
The York City Redevelopment Authority approved a direct sale of property at 400 South Sherman to M2 Real Estate LLC for $10,000. The purchaser, represented at the meeting by owner John Mackison, told the board he plans to clear the site of 14 mobile homes and abandoned vehicles and convert the parcel into additional parking and future building expansion for his businesses.
RDA staff described 400 South Sherman as a recently acquired parcel taken by eminent domain. The board was told the adjoining property owner—identified in the meeting as the owner of the former GuildCraft Furniture Outlet and other nearby buildings—has been managing access issues to the parcel and has offered $10,000 for the sale "as is, where is." Staff recommended the transaction as a direct sale rather than a redevelopment agreement, citing the buyer's willingness to clean and secure the property and the likely savings to the land bank authority on remediation costs.
John Mackison addressed the board about his plans and his operations in adjacent buildings, saying he owns multiple businesses in the area, including GuildCraft Foam and RC Raceway, and that he purchased the GuildCraft building in February 2021. Mackison described the current condition of the parcel as heavily filled, noting doors on adjacent buildings have been boarded shut and that utility and access issues have prevented normal maintenance.
A board member asked whether a Phase I environmental assessment had been conducted; Mackison replied he had not. Staff clarified that the transaction is a deed transfer and that the agenda language, which had said "sales agreement," would be completed as a sale to M2 Real Estate LLC. The motion to sell to M2 Real Estate LLC was moved and seconded and approved by voice vote; the board chair called for "aye" and ordered the sale approved.
Board members asked Mackison to share photos after cleanup and suggested the RDA visit the site when it is safe. The purchaser described longer‑term plans to expand adjoining buildings and to eventually extend the 420 building over the parcel when business needs justify expansion.
