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Council denies street-tree waiver for Madison Avenue redevelopment after council debate
Summary
Council split over a developer's request to waive street-tree requirements for a proposed redevelopment at 601 Madison Avenue; staff recommended denial, council voted to require trees (waiver failed 3–2), and the developer warned the project may be jeopardized without the waiver.
The City of York Council debated and ultimately rejected a street-tree waiver for a proposed redevelopment of the Madison Avenue School site at 601 Madison Avenue on April 21.
The planning-area waiver request (part of Resolution 32) included three waiver items; council approved items 1 and 2 but separated item 3 — the street-tree waiver — for a separate vote after extended discussion about density, parking and neighborhood impact.
Why it matters: Street-tree requirements are part of the city's efforts to maintain canopy and green space. Council members questioned whether granting a waiver would undermine the comprehensive-plan…
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