York City board approves variance for Henry’s Family Wholesale at 345 East Cottage Place
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Summary
The York City board unanimously approved a variance allowing Henry’s Family Wholesale to operate a wholesale distribution business at 345 East Cottage Place in the MUI1 zoning district; the applicant said the operation will initially sell drinks and Asian goods (no alcohol or meat) and will not be open to the general public.
The York City board unanimously approved a variance to permit a wholesale distribution business at 345 East Cottage Place during its first meeting of 2026.
Applicant Eden Evaris told the board she and her husband are seeking to open Henry’s Family Wholesale and described the planned inventory as "mostly, like, Asian goods, like drinks" and said, "No meat" and "No alcohol." Board members pressed on use classification and neighborhood impacts, noting the property sits near a park and a daycare.
Solicitor Andy reviewed the zoning code and told the board that retail-general uses typically do not include wholesale distribution and that a wholesale or warehouse distribution use is not permitted in MUI1 by right. After discussing alternatives and parking requirements (the applicant said there are roughly three parking spaces and expects two employees on the largest shift), a board member moved to approve a variance to permit a wholesale business in the MUI1 zone; the motion was seconded and the vote was unanimous: Lester yes; Adam yes; Nick yes; Cena yes.
The board noted the application record included the application, a lease agreement and 15 photographs of the property. Chair Cena congratulated the applicants; the applicant expressed thanks.
The variance allows Henry’s Family Wholesale to operate at the stated address subject to any conditions the city’s permit process may impose and does not substitute for business licensing or future approvals. The board did not record any public objections on the record during this hearing.
