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Harrison Township Planning Commission denies Emerald Green rezoning after heavy resident opposition
Summary
The commission voted unanimously to deny a request to rezone two Ashland-area parcels from single-family to RM-1 multiple-family zoning, citing Master Plan consistency, natural feature preservation, and infrastructure concerns after extended public opposition.
The Harrison Township Planning Commission voted June 18 to deny a rezoning request from Emerald Green Properties LLC that would have changed two parcels near Ashland from R1-C (single-family) to RM-1 (multiple-family).
Adam Young, township planner, opened the public hearing with a review of the application and the seven rezoning review standards. The applicant, Vincent DiLorenzo, told commissioners the township’s Master Plan adopted Nov. 12, 2024 designates the site for RM-1 and said he completed a wetland determination and plans to avoid wetlands. Dozens of nearby residents spoke in opposition, raising concerns about traffic and road safety, low water…
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