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Willistown resident warns commissioners of imminent condemnation notice for conserved farm
Summary
During public comment at the April 8 meeting, resident Richard Glunk said he received notice that his conserved working horse farm may be condemned and asked the commissioners for an explanation; the board offered to meet with him after the meeting.
Richard Glunk, who said he and his son have lived at 209 Spring Road in Willistown Township for more than 26 years and operate a conserved working horse farm, told the commissioners at the April 8 meeting that he received a notice of condemnation for 299 Spring Road.
"The Chester County commissioners are currently in the process of condemning my farm," Glunk said, and said the notice threatens his mortgage and rental income. He said he received a notice of condemnation from Willistown Township and that the board has 60 days to act.
Chair Josh Maxwell responded that the board would meet with Glunk after the meeting to get more information. Maxwell said he believed the matter might be new to some commissioners and that the county does not typically condemn preserved farms, and asked staff to follow up.
Glunk urged the commissioners to act quickly, noting the 60-day window identified in the notice. The board offered to meet with him immediately after the session to gather facts and clarify next steps; no formal action or vote occurred during the meeting.
The claim of imminent condemnation was raised as public comment; commissioners directed staff to confer with the resident after the meeting to determine the source and status of the notice.
