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Resident warns Talen continues buying properties after county denied rezoning; commissioners debate zoning role
Summary
During public comment, Kit Kelley said Talen continues to purchase property after a county rezoning denial. Commissioners discussed whether zoning is a county function and said they would coordinate with municipalities if county zoning were discontinued.
During the public‑comment period, Kit Kelley told the commissioners that energy company Talen is continuing to purchase properties in the county despite the Board’s recent denial of a rezoning request in Anthony Township. Kelley said there appears to be no limit to the acreage the company could purchase after the county denied the request.
Commissioners responded during the same public‑comment sequence. Ms. Dressler noted there is still industrial land in Anthony and Derry townships. Mr. Finn argued, "this is why zoning should be eliminated as a County function as it belongs on the local level," and Mr. Lynn said the County would coordinate with local municipalities if the county discontinues zoning. The minutes record these statements but do not show any formal policy change or motion on county zoning authority.
