Project plans still on, but deaths ‘tragic’ loss

Continued from Page 10 deaths and respectfully ask for privacy at this time,” the statement said. “We know their presence as dedicated leaders in our organization and the community will be immensely missed by many and we are grateful for your love, understanding and prayers as our entire Kinsley family manages this loss.”

Kinsley Enterprises, headquartered in York, Pennsylvania, is a highly regarded company that is behind many noteworthy projects throughout the region. The Kinsley brothers were recognized as two of the most prominent business leaders in the town for their reported philanthropic, caring and positively transformative contributions through development and charity.

The company is responsible for projects in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, New Jersey, and Washington, D.C. that range everywhere from business centers and condominiums, to hotels and restaurants, and more.

Tim Kinsley attended nearly every local meeting held to date regarding the resort Margaritaville project, usually sitting quietly in the audience while consultants and other officials shared the intricate proposed details.

Cropper said Kinsley was one the nicest, most accommodating and understanding clients he has worked with, even as the project hit multiple planning and development snags along the way, and his death is a major tragedy.

“It was tragic. He was the nicest person to represent, I’ll tell you,” Cropper said. “Every time I would call and say something got delayed he’d always say, ‘well, we understand, we know how it works, thank you.’”

The downtown Margaritaville project has been in the works for about a year and a half and still has a way to go before site plan development and approval.

In its current state, the project will stand out significantly at the confluence of the upper and lower corridors of downtown.

Along with the 265-room hotel, developers have said the project will in- clude 14,000 square feet of flexible premium meeting space, three outdoor pools, an adjacent indoor pool, a kids club, three restaurants, and a complimentary guest shuttle service, among other details and amenities synonymous with the famous Jimmy Buffettthemed Margaritaville hotels and resorts.

The first floor of the resort will house multiple, high-end retail spots with access from the Boardwalk and 400 guest parking spaces will be included in the design of the building. The parking spaces will be all valet, and developers are looking into a bike share or some other type of transportation program for employees.