Meeting Agenda State College Borough Council Regular Meeting August 5, 2013 7:30 p.m. I. Call to Order II. III. Moment of Silence and Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Elizabeth Goreham, Mayor Donald M. Hahn, President of Council Catherine G. Dauler Ronald L. Filippelli Peter Morris IV. Public Hour Hearing of Citizens Anyone wishing to address Council with an item that is not on the agenda should ask to be recognized at this time. Each speaker will have four minutes to present comments to Council. V. Reports A. Sustainable Communities Initiative Sustainable Communities is a large-scale university-community partnership initiative centered on addressing sustainability issues that are strategic to the selected community and then are connected to Penn State courses and expertise. Students have the opportunity to apply classroom learning to real world problems and communities have the opportunity to engage fresh energy and perspectives on challenging issues. Through the Sustainable Communities Initiative, Penn State will partner with selected communities in Pennsylvania and internationally to advance mutually defined sustainability agendas and goals. Penn State has agreed to partner with State College this inaugural year to help launch this innovative program. Nancy Franklin, Director of Program and Partnerships, Sustainability Institute, will officially announce this new initiative and what role the Borough will have.
VI. Public Hearings A. Amending the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance to add CP-3 Council referred the proposed amendment to the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance to the Planning Commission for review and recommendation. Council set the date for the public hearing on this amendment for August 5, 2013. Notice has been given for the public hearing as required. The Planning Commission reviewed the proposed amendment at its March 20, 2013 meeting and voted to support the proposed amendment. Additional details on the Planning Commission s review are included in the attached briefing paper on Page 7. The amendment would apply the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance to all zoning districts that allow residential as a primary use. The amendment is included on the agenda for Council s consideration. B. Proposed Amendments to CID Council referred to the Planning Commission a proposed amendment to the CID zoning regulations for review and comment. The amendment was requested by the owners of 106 South Atherton Street, 412 West College Avenue, and 422 West College Avenue to revise the text of the Signature Development conditional use provisions of the zoning ordinance to accommodate a redevelopment project they would like to complete at this location. The primary ordinance modifications include: an increase in the permitted density of rental housing; a reduction in the minimum percentage of signature development that must be devoted to non-residential uses; modifications of the design standards related to the building façade offsets required to prohibit long continuous wall in the same plane and blank walls void of architectural form and detail along streetfacing façade walls. Other changes primarily address issues related to the marketing and management of a building developed under this conditional use. At its June 5, 2013 meeting, the Planning Commission finalized its review and recommendation. Borough Council received the draft amendment and an overview was provided during the June 10, 2013 Work Session. At its June 17, 2013 meeting, Council revised the draft amendment and returned it to the Planning Commission to afford the Commission the opportunity to comment on the revised text. At that meeting Council also moved to hold a hearing and enactment for this text amendment at the August 5, 2013 meeting.
The Commission reviewed the revised amendment at its June 20, 2013 meeting. The Commission did not take any action to approve its review comments, but a number of comments by individual members of the Commission were recorded. These comments are included in the briefing paper included in the agenda. [Page 11 ] The Planning Director will provide Council with a summary of staff s comments, including the Planning Department s staff report, along with the Centre Region Planning Agency and State College Planning Commission s comments. This document will be introduced into the record during the public hearing. VII. Consent items Recommendation: Staff recommends that Council approve the following consent items. (Attached to the agenda beginning on Page 23 is background information.) A. Approve the closing of the 400 block of Ridge Avenue on Sunday, September 8, 2013, from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. for the annual Ruth Fergus Memorial Neighborhood Picnic. [Page 25 ] B. Approve the closing of Gill Street, from Foster Avenue to Highland Alley, on Tuesday, August 30, 2013, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. for a Potluck Block Party. [Page 27 ] C. Approve the closing of various downtown streets from Westerly Parkway to South Allen Street to West Nittany Avenue on Thursday, September 26, 2013, from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. for the annual State College Area School District Homecoming Parade. [Page 29 ] D. Approve the closing of the 100 block of Hartswick Avenue on Saturday, August 31, 2013, from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. for the annual Hartswick Avenue Block Party. [Page 31 ] E. Approve the use of Stratford, Blue Course, Southgate and Waupelani Drives for foot traffic on Sunday, October 13, 2013, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. for the YMCA/Knights of Columbus 5K. [Page 33 ] F. Approve the closing of a portion of West Prospect Avenue, from South Gill Street to South Barnard Street, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on August 19, 28, September 4, 18, 20, and 27 and from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on September 14, 2013 for the State College Area High School Girls home tennis matches. [Page 37 ]
G. Approve the closing of Fraser Street and Nittany Avenue for the State College Area High School Home Varsity Football games from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on the following dates September 6, 13, 27 and October 11 and 18, 2013. [Page 39] H. Accept the resignation of John Musacchia, with regret, from the Rental Housing Revocation Appeal Board, effective immediately. Mr. Musacchia is relocating outside of the State College area. [Page 41 ] I. Award the bid for the sale of the surplus vacant parcel of land behind 521 University Drive, and identified as tax parcel number 36-014-,121-,0000, to Loridian, LLC, the high bidder, in the amount of $11,501.00. [Page 43 ] VIII. Planning & Zoning A. Amending the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance to add CP-3 Council conducted a public hearing on the proposed amendment to the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance that would apply the amendment to all zoning districts that allow residential uses as primary use. Any modifications in the proposed amendment would necessitate referring it the Planning Commission for an additional review. Council may enact the amendment, defer action to a subsequent meeting or schedule additional discussion at a work session. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that Council postpone enactment of the proposed amendments until August 19, 2013 when a full Council is expected to be present. B. Proposed Amendments to CID Council conducted a public hearing on the proposed amendment to the Commercial Incentive zoning district earlier in the meeting. Council may enact the ordinance, defer action to a subsequent meeting or schedule additional discussion at a work session. Any modifications in the proposed amendment would necessitate referring it the Planning Commission for an additional review. Council may enact the amendment, defer action to a subsequent meeting or schedule additional discussion at a work session. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that Council postpone enactment of the proposed amendments until August 19, 2013 when a full Council is expected to be present.
IX. Official Reports and Correspondence A. Mayor s Report B. President s Report C. Staff/Committee Reports D. Student Representative Report X. Adjournment
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State College Borough Council Policy Briefing Summary RE: Receive, Review and Schedule a Public Hearing and Schedule Action on the proposed amendment to the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance to include the reference to the newly created CP-3 Zoning Ordinance Amendment. Date Prepared: July 26, 2013 Prepared By: Planning Staff Proposed Meeting Date: August 5, 2013 Deadline for Action: August 5, 2013 I. Request/Issue Needing Council Action Planning staff has requested to amend Ordinance 1972 to add the CP-3 zoning district to Ordinance 1972. The Planning Commission voted on March 20, 2013 in support of the attached language. Council needs to receive the draft ordinance and scheduled a public hearing and date for enactment for August 5, 2013 II. Current Policy and/ or Practice The areas under consideration are currently zoned CP-3. III. Other Background Information Council enacted the CP-3 Commercial Planned zoning district on March 18, 2013. This action did not include adding the zoning district to the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance 1972. IV. Financial Impact on Budget None. Future costs will depend on type and scale of any redevelopment that occurs on the site. V. Board, Commission or Agency Review The Planning Commission received this review request in March of 2013. After one meeting the Commission recommended approval of the attached ordinance language to include CP-3. The draft language was selected from two options shown below: Current Language with CP-3 added: Applicability. Within the R-1, R-2, R-3, R-3B, R-3H, R-4, R-O, R-OA, UPD, UV, CP-1, CP-2, CP-3, C and CID Zoning Districts all of the following types of land development that contain six (6) or more additional residential dwelling units shall also contain inclusionary units as determined by the calculation in paragraph b below: (Exception: Dwelling units that are owned, rented or leased by The Pennsylvania State University for the sole purpose of housing full-time enrolled students in the UPD Zoning district.) Draft Text Amendment Language to reduce need for future amendments: Applicability. This applies to all land development plans within all Zoning Districts that permit residential dwelling units, and for all of the following types of land development that contain six (6) or more additional residential dwelling units shall also contain inclusionary units as
determined by the calculation in paragraph b below: (Exception: Dwelling units that are owned, rented or leased by The Pennsylvania State University for the sole purpose of housing full-time enrolled students in the UPD Zoning district.) This link provides the current ordinance in its entirety: http://www.statecollegepa.us/documentcenter/view/6523 The benefit of this draft text amendment is that as new zoning districts are created text amendments do not have to be made for the inclusionary housing ordinance. VI. Staff Recommendation and Reason Planning staff supports the draft amendment approved by the Planning Commission in March 30, 2013. Planning Staff recommends Council hold a hearing and enact the amendment.
Ordinance AMEND THE STATE COLLEGE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ORDINANCE 1972 (CHAPTER XIX OF THE CODIFICATION OF ORDINANCES) BY AMENDING ORDINANCE 1972 TO INCLUDE ALL ZONING DISTRICTS WHICH PERMIT RESIDENTIAL HOUSING. Amend Section 3.a. Applicability to read as follows: Applicability. This applies to all land development plans within all Zoning Districts that permit residential dwelling units, and for all of the following types of land development that contain six (6) or more additional residential dwelling units shall also contain inclusionary units as determined by the calculation in paragraph b below: (Exception: Dwelling units that are owned, rented or leased by The Pennsylvania State University for the sole purpose of housing full-time enrolled students in the UPD Zoning district.) ENACTED AND ORDAINED this day of, 2013 ATTEST: BOROUGH of STATE COLLEGE Sharon K. Ergler Assistant Borough Secretary By: Donald M. Hahn President of Council EXAMINED AND APPROVED as an Ordinance this day of, 2013. Elizabeth A. Goreham Mayor
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State College Borough Council Policy Briefing Summary RE: Proposed Amendments to the Commercial Incentive Zoning District (CID) Date Prepared: July 8, 2013 Prepared By: Planning Staff Proposed Meeting Date: August 5, 2013 Deadline for Action: August 5, 2013 Public Hearing and Notice of Intent to Enact I. Request/Issue Needing Council Action At its February 19, 2013 meeting Council referred to the Planning Commission a proposal to by the owners of 106 South Atherton Street and 412 West College Avenue to revise the text of the Signature Development conditional use provisions of the zoning ordinance to accommodate a redevelopment project they would like to complete at this location. Subsequent to that action by Council, the developers have secured control of the property at 422 West College Avenue. Including this third parcel into the site changed the provisions of the Signature Development conditional use that would need to be revised for the project to move forward. The primary ordinance modifications the developer is requesting are an increase in the permitted density of rental housing, a reduction in the minimum percentage of signature development that must be devoted to non-residential uses, and the design standards related to the building façade offsets required to prohibit long continuous wall in the same plane and blank walls void of architectural form and detail along street-facing façade walls. Other changes primarily address issues related to the marketing and management of a building developed under this conditional use. The Planning Commission had an extensive dialogue with the property owners about the proposed project and the details of the changes in the zoning ordinance that are needed for the owners to accomplish the project they envision. At its June 5, 2013 meeting, the Planning Commission finalized its review and recommendation. Borough Council received the draft language and an overview was provided during the June 10, 2013 Work Session. Questions and comments were made on this amendment by Council. Planning staff has reviewed these questions and worked to address the comments made during Council s June 17 meeting. At that meeting Council also moved to hold a hearing and enactment for this text amendment. Because the proposed amendment that will be the subject of the public hearing differed from that recommended by the Planning Commission the revised amendment proposal was returned to the Planning Commission to afford them an opportunity to comment on the revised draft. The Commission discussed the revised draft at its June 20, 2013 meeting.
II. Current Policy and/or Practice The CID Signature Development conditional use permit requires at least 40% of the building square footage to be nonresidential, sets a maximum FAR for residential of 2.0 for rental and 3.0 for owner-occupied housing, and does not include provisions related to building marketing and management. III. Other Background Information Planning Commission made comments on the draft amendment. The amendment brought up numerous points of discussion including the limitations of zoning, can zoning impact leases and how to develop a desirable building program for the community. In addition to those points of discussion Commission had consensus that the intersection of Atherton and College was not a residential intersection but one of the busiest intersections in the community and would be appropriate for multi-family housing. This site also had the benefit of proximity to campus versus locations that are or could be developed outside the Borough with students traveling through residential neighborhoods. Suggestions made by the Commission on age, military status and lease arrangements were not supported in the text amendment. IV. Financial Impact on Budget Staff has not prepared a fiscal impact analysis for the proposed project that was the genesis of the proposed amendment. To date, the budgetary impact has been the staff time invested in preparing the proposed amendment. V. Authority, Boards and Commission Review At its June 20, 2013 meeting the State College Planning Commission reviewed the revised proposal. The Commission and staff reviewed the changes made by Council in the draft previously prepared by the Planning Commission. The Commission did not recommend that Council reinstate the two items that were removed from the earlier draft amendment (these items were in regard to the process for subletting units in a building and re-renting units to tenants if those units reached the 5 point threshold under the nuisance property ordinance). The Commission also discussed the changes in the proposed ordinance that would allow additional building height to accommodate larger floor to ceiling spans for floors devoted to commercial uses and the increases allowable in rental housing FAR. The Commission did not pass any motions related to these or other items in the revised draft amendment, but did request staff to convey the concern of some members related to the what was believed to be the inappropriate nature of the increase in height and rental residential density that would be permitted by the amendment in the CID zoned areas west of Atherton Street.
Comments were also received from the Centre Region Planning Agency (CRPA) on the revised draft amendment. In sum, the CRPA noted that: CRPA staff finds that the proposed text amendments are generally consistent with the provisions of the Centre Region Comprehensive Plan. A copy of the correspondence from the CRPA is attached. VI. Staff Recommendation and Reason Staff supports enacting the revised amendment.
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Ordinance AMEND THE STATE COLLEGE ZONING ORDINANCE (CHAPTER XIX, PART D) OF THE CODIFICATION OF ORDINANCES) BYAMENDING THE TEXT IN SECTION 1809. SIGNATURE DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AS A CONDITIONAL USE TO CHANGE THE MIX OF USES ALLOWANCE FOR DIFFERENT PROJECT PROPOSALS; SECTION 1809 AND SECTION 1853 TO MODIFY BUILDING FAÇADE OFFSETS AND SECTION 1809 ADD NON OWNER-OCCUPIED CRITERIA, SECTION 1855. INCREASE RESIDENTIAL FAR FOR NON OWNER-OCCUPIED AND OWNER- OCCUPIED USES, FAR AND ADDING A DEFINTION OF CLASS A OFFICE SPACE TO CHAPTER XIX, PART B SECTION 201. Section 1809. Signature Development Projects as a Conditional Use Section 1. Amend Section 1809.c, Standards and Criteria, subsection (3)(d) by adding the words non owner-occupied or between the words commercial and owneroccupied, to read as follows: (3) (d) Borough Council, following review by the Planning Commission, may modify the additional setbacks required for upper floors for buildings or portions thereof used for commercial, non owner-occupied or owner-occupied residential uses where: Section 2. Amend Section 1809.c, Standards and Criteria, subsection (4), Maximum Building Height, by adding an Exception, to read as follows: (4) Maximum Building Height.12 stories, not to exceed 145 feet Exception: Street level commercial that proposes over 10 foot ceiling height and not exceeding 20 feet may increase the building overall height based on the difference in height over 145 feet to allow for the street level commercial increased ceiling height. Section 3. Amend Section 1809.c, Standards and Criteria, subsection (5), Maximum Floor Area Ratio, but adding the words and non-owner occupied housing to read as follows: (5) Maximum Residential Floor Area Ratio.as specified in the underlying zoning, including any bonuses for owner occupied housing and non-owner occupied housing. Section 4. Amend Section 1809c.(8) and Section 1853. Building Façade Offsets by separating (a) into two options with the second option being new text for the building façade and to reinforce that (b) is still required to read as follows:
(8)(a) No portion of a building s wall facing any street shall exceed 50 feet in continuous horizontal length in the same plane. The face of such wall shall be staggered or offset to provide wall segments that project forward and or backward in order to break the plane by forming recesses, projections, and/or other displacements. Either 8(a)(1) or and 8(a)(2) below may be selected. (1)The minimum displacement required between segments is 2 feet. Such offsets may be staggered across individual stories or may be aligned vertically from floor to floor on walls facing the street. In either design, the total horizontal line of the offsets per story shall equal at least 25% of the total horizontal wall length facing the street and shall extend vertically for the whole wall height of that story. Offsets or wall segments may be summed to meet the 25% requirement. No offset is required on walls facing alleys or yards not abutted or yards not abutted by street lines. (2) The displacement required between segments may be achieved by utilizing solid and glazed materials in building facade finishes. Such offsets may be staggered across individual stories or may be aligned vertically from floor to floor on walls facing the street. In either design, the total horizontal line of offsets, per story, shall be distributed along the horizontal wall length(s) facing the street and shall extend vertically for the whole wall height of that story. This offset is required on all visible building facades facing streets, alleys and access easements Section 5. Amend Section 1809.c. subsection (8) and Section 1853 by adding a sentence at the end of this subsection to read as follows: (b) In addition to offsets, the ground floor of all nonresidential facades facing public streets shall have a separate architectural treatment distinguishing it from the floor immediately above by using architectural features that create visual interest and shadow lines. These features may include elements such as arcades, display windows, recessed or projected entry areas, projecting awnings, canopies, and projecting overhangs. The cumulative length of these features shall equal or exceed 60% of the building s horizontal façade length at street level. These features may be used individually or in any combination that distinguishes the ground floor from the floor above. In some cases these variations may extend beyond ground floor and distinguish the higher floors where there is the same desired architecture of the lower floor. Section 6. Amend Section 1809c.(8)(c). Building Façade Offsets to add review of alternative façade design by the Design Review Board and Planning Commission as part of the Conditional Use.
(c) Borough Council, following review by the Design Review Board and Planning Commission, may accept an alternative façade design per Section 1809 c. (8) (a)(1) or (a)(2) and (b) for commercial and mixed use buildings. Section 7. Amend Section 1809.c. Standards and Criteria.to add one new subsection that read as follows. This new subsection will allow for a different mix of uses and increase in residential FAR when non owner-occupied housing is provided as part of a Signature Development Project. Non owner-occupied housing must meet additional criteria in order to be permitted. (11) Non owner-occupied housing that is part of the Signature Development Project Any project pursuing this designation may do so as part of the conditional use review provided the items listed below are included in the project. This will allow the Signature Development Project to increase the non-owner occupied residential FAR by 3.0 and preempt Section 1809.a.Uses(1). The project may alter the mix of use requirements in Section 1809.a.(1) to a FAR of 1.0 for nonresidential uses. The non-owner-occupied residential FAR cannot exceed 5.0 and maximum building height may not exceed 12 stories. a) Marketing Plan that demonstrates the rental units will be marketed to graduate and non- student populations and be resubmitted every three years from date of full occupancy. b) Long-term management plan for on-site uses, with special emphasis on mitigating potential impacts on neighboring properties, such as, cameras, full time on-site manger and daily plan to mitigate refuse outside the building. As part of this management plan, the applicant must provide a copy of its lease document. c) No more than 60% of total residential units may contain 4 or more bedrooms. d) No more than 2 unrelated persons may occupy any bedroom; no more than 2 unrelated persons per studio/efficiency; no more than 5 unrelated persons per dwelling unit. e) If office space proposed, it must be Class A Office space designed and marketed according to industry standards. f) The building contains a non-residential space that can be used by residents and/or non-residents for activities such as a public market, community center, gathering space, group meeting rooms, etc., for which a program is described in the building s marketing plan.
g) Elevator core access management to control tenant access to various levels and uses within building. Section 8. Amend Section 1855.Incentives.c. Maximum Bonus. to clarify the maximum residential FAR for Signature Development Project. Signature Development Project Maximum Residential FAR: Non Owner-occupied housing..5.0. Section 9. Amend PART B. Section 201.Defintions to add a definition for Class A Office Space. Class A Office Space. As defined and updated by the Building Owners and Managers Association which describes building with Class A space represent the highest quality buildings and include: Rents above average for area, compete for premier tenants, high quality finishes, state of the art systems, exceptional accessibility and market presence. ENACTED AND ORDAINED this day of, 2013 ATTEST: BOROUGH of STATE COLLEGE Sharon K. Ergler Assistant Borough Secretary By: Donald M. Hahn President of Council EXAMINED AND APPROVED as an Ordinance this day of, 2013. Elizabeth A. Goreham Mayor
Proposed Building IST Building Atherton Street View of 106 S. Atherton from intersection of Atherton Street and Park Avenue These models were prepared by Mahan Rykiel Associates as part of the Downtown Master Plan study. They are based on information provided by the property owners at the February 19, 2013 Borough Council meeting.
Proposed Building Atherton Street View of 106 S. Atherton from Atherton Street at the IST Building Tunnel These models were prepared by Mahan Rykiel Associates as part of the Downtown Master Plan study. They are based on information provided by the property owners at the February 19, 2013 Borough Council meeting.
Proposed Building Beaver Avenue Atherton Street View of 106 S. Atherton from intersection of Atherton Street and Highland Alley These models were prepared by Mahan Rykiel Associates as part of the Downtown Master Plan study. They are based on information provided by the property owners at the February 19, 2013 Borough Council meeting.
Corner Room/ Allen Street Grill Proposed Building Hammond Building College Avenue Allen Street View of 106 S. Atherton from intersection of Allen Street and College Avenue These models were prepared by Mahan Rykiel Associates as part of the Downtown Master Plan study. They are based on information provided by the property owners at the February 19, 2013 Borough Council meeting.
CONSENT AGENDA August 5, 2013 VI. Consent Items Recommendation: Staff recommends Council approve the following consent items. A. Approve the closing of the 400 block of Ridge Avenue on Sunday, September 8, 2013, from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. for the annual Ruth Fergus Memorial Neighborhood Picnic. B. Approve the closing of Gill Street, from Foster Avenue to Highland Alley, on Tuesday, August 30, 2013, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. for a Pot Luck Block Party. C. Approve the closing of various downtown streets from Westerly Parkway to South Allen Street to West Nittany Avenue on Thursday, September 26, 2013, from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. for the annual State College Area School District Homecoming Parade. D. Approve the closing of the 100 block of Hartswick Avenue on Saturday, August 31, 2013, from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. for the annual Hartswick Avenue Block Party. E. Approve the use of Stratford, Blue Course, Southgate and Waupelani Drives for foot traffic on Sunday, October 13, 2013, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. for the YMCA/Knights of Columbus 5K. F. Approve the closing of a portion of West Prospect Avenue, from South Gill Street to South Barnard Street, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on August 19, 28, September 4, 18, 20, and 27 and from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on September 14, 2013 for the State College Area High School Girls home tennis matches. G. Approve the closing of Fraser Street and Nittany Avenue for the State College Area High School Home Varsity Football games from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on the following dates September 6, 13, 27 and October 11 and 18, 2013. H. Accept the resignation of John Musacchia, with regret, from the Rental Housing Revocation Appeal Board, effective immediately. Mr. Musacchia is relocating outside of the State College area. I. Award the bid for the sale of the surplus vacant parcel of land behind 521 University Drive, and identified as tax parcel number 36-014-,121-,0000, to Loridian, LLC, the high bidder, in the amount of $11,501.00.
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State College Borough Council Summary Information for the Award of Bid Project Number: N/A Project Name: Sale of Surplus Vacant Land Date Prepared: July 30, 2013 Prepared By: Ernest C. Dabiero, Director, Purchasing/Risk Management Proposed Meeting Date: August 5, 2013 Deadline for Action: September 3, 2013 1. Time/Date of Bid Opening: 11:00 AM on Friday, July 26th, 2013 2. Description: The Borough owns a vacant parcel of land behind 521 University Drive, designated as Lot R of a replot of the Beaver Lawn Addition, consisting of 8,570.04 square feet, or 0.197 acres, and identified as tax parcel number 36-014-,121-,0000. The Borough does not have need of this surplus vacant parcel and advertised for the sale of the parcel to interested bidders. 3. Advertisement for Bids: Advertised twice in the Centre Daily Times in accordance with the Purchasing Ordinance. 4. Bids Received: Bidder Bid Amount a. Loridian, LLC $11,501.00 State College, PA b. DCPtoDJAP, LLC $10,251.00 State College, PA 5. Other Background Information: The Borough no longer needs this surplus vacant parcel, but will retain a 30 foot sanitary sewer easement on it. The high bid submitted by Loridian, LLC is the equivalent of a price of approximately $58,000 per acre, a fair and reasonable price in staff s opinion. 12. ABC Review and Comments: None 13. Solicitor Comments: None 14. Staff Recommendation and Reason: Staff recommends that the bid for the sale of the surplus vacant parcel of land behind 521 University Drive, and identified as tax parcel number 36-014-,121-,0000 be awarded to Loridian, LLC, of State College, PA, the high bidder, in the amount of $11,501.00 as this price is a fair and reasonable price for this surplus land.
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