[RP TownTalk] Jey's Auto

Sat Sep 10 04:57:16 UTC 2011

Melissa -

Although this resolution was passed in the legislative meeting lasted past midnight I feel it is important to address your question.  The property is in severe non-compliance with Town and County Code and the owner has not addressed our concerns, nor given any indication that this will change.  As I am sure you can agree based upon many of your earlier posts encouraging the town to protect, if not expand our environmental heritage, this property would serve the town better if we bulldozed the building and had a park/green space vs. continuing to turn a blind eye to one of the most obvious commercial eyesores on Route 1 in Riverdale Park.

As Chair of the Economic Development Committee it is my obligation to address situations like this as well as the vacant Town Center and find ways forward towards encouraging commercial economic vitality.

For a clearer edification I have included the language from the resolution I wrote and was passed on Tuesday:

WHEREAS the property known as Lots 1 and Adjacent 1/3 of Lot 2, Block 65, Riverdale Park Subdivision on Map 0042, Grid 00C4, Subdivision 1750, Plat No: A-1017 (hereinafter "Jey’s Auto") is currently vacant with a tenant unlikely in the foreseeable future.

WHEREAS Jey’s Auto is a cornerstone property on Route 1 and proper development of such a site is key and critical to the continued economic integrity and success of that commercial sector in the town of Riverdale Park.

WHEREAS Jey’s Auto has been attempting to lease the property to any interested third parties.

WHEREAS Jey’s Auto has received numerous code violations that in totality have yet to be addressed or remedied; thus rendering a lease or purchase by third parties problematic.

WHEREAS the property (1) has deteriorated to the extent as to constitute a serious and growing menace public health, safety, and welfare of the residents of Riverdale Park; (2) is likely to continue to deteriorate; (3) if allowed to continue deteriorating will contribute to the blighting or deterioration of the area immediately surrounding it; and (4 the present owner is unlikely or unable to correct conditions at the property.

WHEREAS the present owners of the property are EDWARD JEYAKODY A REVC TRUST ETAL & EDWARD SUPRABHA REVC TRUST.

THEREFORE, be it resolved that:

The Town of Riverdale Park shall immediately engage in negotiations to purchase the property from the listed owners at a fair market value subject to the approval of the Town Council.

If you have specific concerns regarding why we should not purchase this property and believe we should leave it vacant, boarded up, and significantly out of code compliance please let me know.  Like you I am concerned about decisions like these and the impact on my taxes;  it is not anticipated that this will increase or impact the current tax rate.  As always, feel free to reach out to me with any questions or concern.

Best,

Jonathan

Jonathan W. Ebbeler | Councilmember -Ward One 

From: Melissa Avery [mailto:m.avery at rocketmail.com] 
Sent: Friday, September 09, 2011 10:56 AM
To: jebbeler at efusionconsulting.com; towntalk at riverdale-park.org
Subject: Re: [RP TownTalk] Executive Session - Open & Closed Meetings

Why is the town buying Jey's auto ?

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