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York City RDA approves multiple property option negotiations and extensions to advance housing projects
Summary
The York City Redevelopment Authority approved staff-authorizations to negotiate option or purchase agreements and extensions for several properties — including 175 Lincoln, 634 E. Philadelphia, lots on East Maple, 324–326 S. George, 590 Salem and a conversion of three properties to multi-family — to advance housing and rehabilitation projects.
The York City Redevelopment Authority on Tuesday approved a slate of authorizations to negotiate property option and purchase agreements and extended an existing redevelopment deadline as the agency seeks to move multiple housing projects toward construction or stabilization.
Board members voted to extend the redevelopment agreement for 175 Lincoln until Dec. 16 and authorized staff to negotiate an option agreement with Von Reimer for 634 East Philadelphia. The board also approved entering into option negotiations (pending permits and planning approvals) for four lots on East Maple proposed by Tavon/Tayvon Parker, and authorized a purchase-option negotiation with Affordable Housing Advocates (AHA) for 324–326 South George. Separately, the board ratified a conversion of three properties — 308 and 312 South George and 245 East Poplar — from single-family to two-unit multi-family use with developer Elite.
During a presentation on 175 Lincoln, Mr. Ramos — the project owner — described completing major exterior and interior work, including roof and siding repairs, framing and plumbing/electrical work, and said the plan is to rent the units after completion. "I'm going to rent it out," Ramos said, noting he expects to finish the project by the end of the year. Staff reported the structural inspection had passed and that the developer planned to proceed with final mechanical inspections and insulation before occupancy.
On 634 East Philadelphia, staff said Von Reimer had not provided a purchase price; the motion before the board authorized staff only to negotiate the terms of an option agreement. For the East Maple lots, staff described a phased plan: two units built first with an anticipated completion window of six to nine months for the first phase, and the developer would later pursue the remaining two parcels pending planning and zoning approvals.
Joyce, speaking for Affordable Housing Advocates, confirmed the AHA still needs to finalize paperwork tied to grant requirements and that some work remains before closing. "It is not done. We but we need to get signed. Because of the grant," Joyce said. The board approved authorizing staff to negotiate the purchase-option for 324–326 S. George; the vote included one abstention.
The board also reviewed a proposal for 590 Salem Avenue that pairs stabilization and rehabilitation with a potential workforce training program for re-entry participants; staff said the request would stabilize the building and could yield up to six apartments after rehab. The board authorized staff to negotiate terms with the proposer.
Most motions were approved by voice vote after a second; where the transcript recorded abstentions the article notes them. Several votes were recorded with the procedural response "So ordered," and no detailed roll-call tallies were provided in the public record presented.
Next steps listed by staff include completing negotiated terms, obtaining required permits and planning approvals for development projects, and returning to the board for final approvals or closing steps as required.
