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York City RDA approves redevelopment agreement for three Northwest Street lots with developer Vaughn Bridal
Summary
The York City Redevelopment Authority approved a redevelopment agreement allowing developer Vaughn Bridal to purchase three RDA-owned lots on Northwest Street, combine them into two lots and build two single‑family homes at $3,500 per lot.
The York City Redevelopment Authority voted to enter a redevelopment agreement with developer Vaughn Bridal for parcels at 125, 127 and 129 Northwest Street, approving a sale price of $3,500 per lot to support construction of two new single‑family homes.
The action, presented by RDA staff, follows a site tour the board conducted earlier and a proposal from Vaughn Bridal to reverse‑subdivide a cluster of three RDA lots into two buildable lots for infill housing. The RDA owns three of the four contiguous parcels in the cluster; the end lot is owned by a private company identified in the packet as Teslin, and staff said they may contact that owner to explore acquiring that lot.
Staff said the project is intended to mirror recent infill work by the same developer on Cottage Hill Road. The Cottage Hill house referenced in the discussion was described as roughly 14 by 45 feet (about 650 square feet) with two bedrooms and one bathroom; the developer reportedly is considering roof and dormer changes that could create a third bedroom or loft space.
Board members urged the developer to include aesthetic improvements—specifically a steeper roof pitch and dormer—and to provide off‑street parking where possible. One board member said the RDA had suggested a $5,000 minimum per lot internally but would accept $3,500 each because the purchaser is buying three clustered lots; the developer had initially offered $1,500 per lot.
A motion to enter the redevelopment agreement was made and seconded and approved by voice vote. The board did not record individual roll‑call votes in the minutes excerpt; the chair called the voice vote and said "aye," and the motion was ordered approved.
The staff presentation included a map showing the parcels near Company Street and Market Street, described as a tucked‑away sector accessible most directly from Company Street. Staff noted the project would provide infill housing on a block they characterized as suitable for that type of development.
The board discussion emphasized design quality and livability—dormer/roofline treatment and off‑street parking—while noting the developer's prior work in the city and the RDA's goal of improving small vacant lots.
The RDA did not attach additional conditions in the recorded motion beyond the sale terms in the redevelopment agreement as stated at the meeting.
