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Zoning board approves Robert Cronin’s Route 30 recycling facility with noise-buffering condition
Summary
The Findlay Township Zoning Hearing Board approved a Use by Special Exception May 20 to allow a collection and recycling station at 667 Route 30, subject to a buffering plan to reduce noise. Neighbors raised concerns about trucks, dust, asbestos and water; the applicant cited DEP oversight.
The Findlay Township Zoning Hearing Board approved a Use by Special Exception May 20 to allow a collection and recycling station at 667 Route 30 in the Light Industrial district, conditioning approval on the applicant submitting a buffering plan to reduce noise along Route 30.
Brandon J. Stanick, assistant township manager and planning administrator, told the board the applicant proposes a 25.73‑acre site with a truck scale, a waste-processing building and a radiation isolation area. The Planning Commission had recommended the Zoning Hearing Board grant the Use by Special Exception and recommended the Board of Supervisors grant preliminary and final land development approval with conditions.
Applicant Robert Cronin and his attorney, Vincent Tucceri, described the operation as a construction‑materials recycling facility that will accept wood, brick, block and drywall and route recyclables to a recycling site, clean fill to a clean‑fill location and non‑recyclables to the landfill. Cronin said the site would not accept municipal waste, food, liquids or tires; he estimated about 500 tons of material on site at any one time and proposed hours of 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays only.
Neighbors raised multiple concerns. Glenn and Carol McIntyre said they learned of the proposal by certified letter and worried about noise, possible asbestos and effects on well water. Valerie and Chris Clancy said trucks currently operate at the site as early as 5 a.m., described overnight loading, tailgate noise and dust, and asked about DEP reports and wastewater information. Attorney Tucceri and operations manager Mike Spinelli responded that asbestos‑contaminated loads would be rejected, that a radiation detector is mandated by the State, that DEP reports are public, and that the operation will be conducted under DEP permits. Spinelli added the facility would use a 60‑by‑80‑foot three‑sided building with a concrete floor, and that 3–4 dumpsters would be handled inside with a Bobcat.
After discussion on buffering and noise mitigation, Chair Amy Kovac moved to approve the Use by Special Exception with the condition that Mr. Cronin submit a buffering plan to the Township; Member Patrick Cunningham seconded. The motion passed on a 2‑0‑1 voice vote; Vice‑Chair Celeste Rosen recused herself from voting. The land‑development approvals for site improvements will proceed before the Board of Supervisors, and the Township indicated it will review any DEP reports or follow‑up materials the applicant provides.
