07-05-2025
Changes to city development deal include assisted living facility
CUMBERLAND — City officials Tuesday amended a housing development agreement with TeaBow Residential.
'TeaBow has requested that changes be made,' according to documents that pertain to the amendments.
Under the initial deal made last year the developer would build houses on some vacant city lots that cost $1 each.
The agreement included nearly a dozen city-owned properties on Arch, Lee, Elder and Knox streets, and Maryland and Pennsylvania avenues.
The Allegany County Board of Commissioners last year approved $345,000 for the Infill Development Incentive Program in collaboration with the city of Cumberland.
In April 2024, Cumberland's mayor and City Council approved the Infill agreement with TeaBow that stipulated the company had two years to build residential homes on the lots.
Documents related to the amendments approved by council Tuesday state 'the city will not issue new building permits for any of the properties' until TeaBow completes construction at 301, 303, 305, 307 and 309 Arch St. and secures an occupancy permit for the structures by June 1.
Additionally, TeaBow must complete construction at 321, 323 and 325 Pennsylvania Ave. and secure occupancy permits by April 30, 2026.
'TeaBow must obtain the required number of off-street parking spaces required by the city code before an occupancy permit will be issued,' the documents state.
Development of 252 E. Elder St. was amended to include an assisted living facility.
'It must be under roof, connected to public utilities, and all HVAC units and equipment must be installed by April 30, 2026,' the documents state.
In other city business, Cumberland will host a spring cleanup day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
Neighborhood Dumpster collection sites will be at Braddock Middle School, Constitution Park's Long Field, and the parking lot at Tilghman and School streets.
Restricted items include tires, batteries, paint, appliances and hazardous materials.
To learn more, call 301-722-2000, ext. 5600, or 301-759-6620.
