York council approves final plat for Countryside Estates after public hearing

The York City Council approved the final plat and associated infrastructure agreement for Countryside Estates, first edition, following a public hearing and a planning commission recommendation.

Planning staff Dan summarized the commission’s review and said the first edition of the plat encompasses 12 lots. A council member asked about lot design and spacing, noting the lots are 75 feet wide; Dan said the setback is five feet from each property line, yielding about 10 feet between houses. "That first edition is 12 lots," Dan said, describing the plan and phasing approach.

Council discussion addressed infrastructure phasing, including whether potable water lines would be temporarily dead-ended during early construction. Planning staff said the layout and phasing choices were made to balance cost and buildability and that if later phases do not proceed, the developer would have to return to modify the plan.

Council members and staff also discussed the project in the context of workforce housing. The chair noted infrastructure funding tied to workforce housing program rules, saying the program’s price thresholds affect which homes qualify for subsidized infrastructure; participants referenced a $320,000 threshold in the discussion and noted developers are aiming for lower price points where feasible.

The council moved, seconded and recorded affirmative votes to approve the final plat and infrastructure agreement. After the vote the chair said the approval should help spur housing activity and permit new construction in the area.

The council closed the public hearing and the final plat approval will proceed under the city’s usual permitting and inspection process.