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First Posted: 3/18/2012
Scranton – A variance was approved to Geremia Gil of 2 Grand St., Scranton, for a family-owned auto whole sale and repair business to be located at 535 North Keyser Avenue during Thursday’s zoning board hearing.
Gil, originally from New York, has resided in Scranton for more than 12 years. He anticipates that with his new business he can create jobs for area residents. For now, though, the dealership will be operated with the help of his wife and a hired mechanic.
The lot is flanked by two other commercial businesses, one of which is another car dealership. The landscape is well maintained by owner David J. Walsh of Huckleberry Lane, who said he plans on paving an additional 20 feet for the incoming cars.
In other business:
• A storage unit was unanimously approved to be built by Bill Jordan of 827 South Irving Avenue., Scranton. The unit, which will be situated at 819 Beech St., will house Jordan’s RV camper, antique cars, and some trucks from his towing business. A paper with 23 signatures was also presented during the hearing, showcasing the approval of neighboring residents.
• A commercial building at 829-31 Adams Ave. will be converted to an apartment complex with an indoor garage after approval was granted to 402 North Washington LLC. Twenty-five one- and two-bedroom apartments will be created, and the primary tenants are expected to be students of The Commonwealth Medical College.