Residents near a commercial landscaping business in Feeneyville voiced significant concerns during a recent government meeting regarding pollution and noise stemming from the company's operations. Homeowners expressed fears about potential contamination of their well water due to runoff from the business, which includes washing concrete trucks and storing heavy equipment.
Nicole Toth, a local resident, highlighted the presence of questionable debris on the property that could exacerbate stormwater runoff issues. She emphasized that the business's current operations are already unacceptable and that granting them zoning approval would only worsen the situation. Toth and others noted that the noise from the business disrupts their quality of life and negatively impacts property values.
Roger Kirch, another resident, raised questions about past compliance issues with the previous property owners and expressed concerns about the lack of changes to the property despite ongoing problems. Kirch and others pointed out that the noise from the business, including backup alarms and equipment maintenance, has increased significantly since the current operator took over four years ago.
Lucas Ciccarello, who lives directly across from the business, argued that the operations are more industrial than commercial, stating that the noise and pollution have escalated in recent years. He urged local officials to reconsider the business's zoning status, asserting that the current situation is not sustainable for the residential neighborhood.
The meeting underscored a growing tension between residential interests and commercial operations, with residents calling for stricter regulations to protect their environment and quality of life.