Site Consideration: 252-254 Xenia Ave​

YSDC has received a lot of feedback about the length of time we are offering for leasing the spaces at 252-254 Xenia Ave. The phrase “Be open to a short-term lease of at least three months” has been mis-interpreted as “only three months” or something like that. This is incorrect and, in fact, as we have learned more about the buildings, we feel confident that the spaces will be leasable at least through the end of 2026. Over the next few months, we will continue to put together long term plans that will inform our timing for redevelopment and the potential for extending the leasing period even further.

Also, YSDC has passed a fire safety inspection of the former toy store building and a fire safety re-inspection of the former hardware building. We are working with the Village on requirements for a certificate of occupancy of both 1st floor spaces, as the responsibility for generating the certificate shifted from the county to the Village a few years back. Regardless, the certificate of occupancy will be resolved prior to opening the spaces for business. If we continue to use the spaces generally as they had been (which includes services, retail sales, galleries, etc. per B-1 zoning) we will not be required to rezone the spaces, which is our preference.

We know there is a lot that goes into planning to open a business and we appreciate your interest in doing so. Please let us know if other concerns have come up that we can help with.