York resident urges enforcement after long-term vehicle storage and sidewalk obstruction near Franklin Street garages

A York City resident and property owner said two auto garages next to his house on North Franklin Street have repeatedly left customer vehicles and flatbeds parked on the street and sidewalk for extended periods, causing what he described as nuisance conditions and oil contamination.

Todd Eric Moritz, who identified himself as “the resident and owner of 27 North Franklin Street,” told the City Council during public comment that cars have “been sitting there for 10 years” and that “they sit there. They're junk.” He said he has contacted city staff—naming Nancy Griffin and Monty McMillan—who “come out and they look around. They leave.” Moritz added, “I'm at my wit's end. I really don't know what else to do at this point.”

Moritz said the businesses are parking flatbeds on sidewalks and that oil from vehicle work and absorbent material has been left on nearby streets. He said ownership of the properties recently changed: “Joe Guerrieri was the owner of those garages. He recently sold it to whoever owns Geos on Philadelphia Street.” He offered photographs to council and administration as evidence.

Council President (name recorded in the roll call as “Bob”) acknowledged the comment and said the information would be shared with the administration.

The remarks occurred during the public-comment portion of the April 1 meeting; no council action was taken on the record during the legislative session. Moritz urged enforcement and requested guidance on next steps, saying, “If there's any advice…I have pictures if you would like to see some pictures.”

The council did not discuss enforcement details during the meeting. The resident's remarks identify specific city staff who have inspected the location and indicate the complainant believes inspections have not led to sustained corrective action.