[RP TownTalk] Jey's Auto

Mon Sep 12 18:47:45 UTC 2011

Mr. Ebbeler,
I am a 40 year resident of Riverdale Park.  I just read your  resolution 
regarding Jey's Auto.
I also read the concerns of Resident Holmes and he makes some good points  
about environmental issues.
My question is in regard to your resolution when you say "Whereas the  
property has deteriorated to the extent.....and so on.
If my property as a resident deteriorates to such an extent as to be a  
health hazard etc. then would not the town issue me code violations and step in 
 and repair the property and put a lien on it for the work they did?
Wouldn't it be the same case for Jey's Auto?  Why does Jey's Auto get  away 
with "numerous code violations that are not addressed and remedied"?
Although I like the idea of a park at the entrance to our town, I don't  
like the idea of buying a derelict property because the owner won't fix it or  
remedy code violations.  This could be a precedent for other owners with  
deteriorated properties to expect the town to buy their properties as  well.
I would like to see more investigation into this resolution regarding  
environmental issues and also taking into consideration the many code violations 
 and deducting them from the fair market value price if you do indeed vote 
to go  through with this proposal.
Audrey Bragg
4910 Ravenswood Rd.

In a message dated 9/10/2011 12:57:57 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
jebbeler at efusionconsulting.com writes:

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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