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Reasons why the warehouse is a good idea....
ReplyDeleteYes there are empty warehouse available but they are not always condusive to a companies needs.
Yes there will be increases traffic but it will be the same if they went into an empty warehouse like you suggested.
I would think local business would support the extra traffic since it brings in extra customers.
The watershed area is already polluted from all the runoff from 83.
As far as being too large for the site I am not an engineer and I don't think you are either.
The noise would still be there if a company built new or used existing.
Didn't know light pollutes. Maybe Obama should do something about light pollution.
Polluting wells? This might give way to them running sewer and water down bear rd.
Please note that I am not affiliated with this building project in anyway. I am just a passer bye and use bear rd in my commute.
Also if I recall the land along 83 has been zoned industrial for over 15 years. Maybe these are things to consider when purchasing real estate.
There is no leaser guaranteed for this building
ReplyDeleteThe increases in traffic will be industrial truck traffic and will cost taxpayers major money in road repairs and improvements.
Several local businesses that see the reality of the situation are concerned about the interruption to their businesses.
Well, lets just pollute it some more then.
We attended the meetings. Therefore, the variances that were requested were due to the warehouse being too large for the site. And, you have no idea about my engineering skills.
We as neighbors are rightly concerned about a 24/7 noisy operation.
'noise and light pollution' are legal, technical terms that do not refer to the environment in any way. You can find them in the dictionary or in an online search.
Bear Road will not see water and sewer any time in the near future. It is not in the wishes of the township's 10-20 year plan, and you can find that information at the township building by purchasing the plan.
Somehow, I do not see that polluting of wells concerns you. Especially since you are 'just' a passer "bye"
I will not respond to your final comment, neighbor.
Just a couple thoughts in regards to the previous post from Anonymous.
ReplyDeleteIt is hard to predict a company's needs when there is not a company in mind. It seems foolish and wasteful to build a large, new building that no one specifically needs when there are so many unused ones that could fit the bill. Remember, at this point, it is just as likely that an existing building will fit the bill as it is a new building will fit the bill. Just thinking about stewardship of what we have been given.
The traffic change resultant from a new building will not be the same as the traffic resultant from moving into an existing building since they are not located in the same place. Will traffic go up in either case, yes. Are the roads at the specific location that we are discussing built to handle this traffic, no.
I agree that local businesses may suppor the building due to potential increase in customers, but that have to weight that against, more traffic, congestion, etc. I suggest that we let them make that call for themselves.
The current polution from the existing roadways is a poor excuse for allowing more, and I would argue different, pollution from a new building. That is similar to justifying stealing $50,000 from someone because you have already stolen $500 from them.
As far as the building being too, big... I am an engineer, but you don't have to be one to figure out that the building is too large for the site. The firm tasked with designing the building had to apply for a zoning variance and a zoning exception in order to get their plans approved. Both were size related.
Noise will indeed be a concern for either a new building or an existing one. However, we argue that this new building is planned to go near various residences that have existed long before the area was zoned industrial. Therefore, it is a legitimate concerns of the residents.
Since you are a passerby, relative to light and noise pollution, please consider how you would feel if a large building was built immediately behind/beside your house. Remember, it will be open 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
Pollution of wells is not covered by legislation in PA. So, there is very little hope that "more" pollution will help motivate the township to run sewer and public water to Bear Rd. Also, it is circular logic to reject our pollution concern at one point and then later tell us to use pollution to our advantage to get public sewer and water.
There are plenty of residents that have lived in the area since before that land was zoned industrial. It was not their choice to have the zoning changed, but they do have the right to express their concerns about the plans for this land. That is what makes this country so great.
ONLY WHEN THE LAST TREE IS DEAD< THE LAST RIVER DAMMED AND THE LAST FIELD PAVED OVER WILL WE REALIZE THAT WE CAN'T EAT MONEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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