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Neighbors press council over Geisinger zoning change, citing height, traffic and transparency concerns
Summary
Dozens of residents urged the Scranton City Council to slow a proposed zoning change for Geisinger, raising questions about building height (75 ft vs. 60 ft), traffic pinch points at Mulberry and Colfax, lack of advance neighbor notification, and whether a community benefits agreement is feasible on the current timeline.
Dozens of residents urged the Scranton City Council on Monday to delay or limit a proposed zoning change that would allow expanded medical facilities for Geisinger in a residential area.
Speakers at the public-comment period — including Joan Wannas, Jean Barrett and Tom Hoppel — said they support access to health care but objected to the process, arguing the proposal was rushed and could permit structures as tall as 100 feet behind homes. "I have these red flags keep flashing in my mind," Joan Wannas said, questioning why the measure did not first go to the zoning board and whether…
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