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11-28-2007, 01:51 PM
There appears to be a long road before they can break gound. There will be appeals of the Zonning Board decision in Berks County Court. See Below:
Berks County, PA - Despite Union Township’s impending appeal of a controversial racetrack complex, plans to build the facility along Route 724 will move forward, the developers’ attorney said Wednesday.
William F. Fox Jr., lawyer for Ethan-Michael Inc., Montgomery County, said the appeal wouldn’t delay needed township approvals on construction plans.
“The land-development pro cess shouldn’t take a long time, and we’ll watch out to make sure it doesn’t,�? Fox said Wednesday.
Ethan-Michael officials still believe they can begin construction in late 2009. The complex would have four racetracks and 226 campsites.
Ethan-Michael, headed by developer Louis J. Mascaro, recently received zoning clearance from the township zoning board to build Liberty Bell Motorsports Park on 668 acres Mascaro owns.
That decision was based on an opinion from an impartial attorney who presided over part of a zoning hearing.
On Tuesday night, Union supervisors voted 2-1 to appeal the zoning decision to Berks County Court.
“I think there were some significant legal issues that were not addressed in the zoning hearing officer’s report,�? supervisors Chairman Donald E. Basile said Tuesday. “I think I need the Berks County Court of Common Pleas to tell me what the answer is.�?
Supervisor John Salaneck III said he had his own reasons for voting against the appeal, but he didn’t say what they were.
Only township residents and taxpayers were permitted to speak.
The appeal must be filed in Berks County Court by Sept. 24. The county commissioners have agreed to contribute $25,000 toward the township’s legal costs.
“I think they (the township) have no chance of winning,�? Fox said Tuesday night.
Josele Cleary, the lawyer representing Union in the Liberty Bell matter, wouldn’t say what arguments the township would make in the appeal.
And she said it’s impossible to estimate when a ruling would come from county court.
“How long is it going to take?�? Cleary said. “Beats me.�?
Union Township United, a citizens group opposed to the racing complex, also plans to appeal the zoning decision, group president Thomas M. Gatz said.
by Rebecca VanderMeulen
Berks County, PA - Despite Union Township’s impending appeal of a controversial racetrack complex, plans to build the facility along Route 724 will move forward, the developers’ attorney said Wednesday.
William F. Fox Jr., lawyer for Ethan-Michael Inc., Montgomery County, said the appeal wouldn’t delay needed township approvals on construction plans.
“The land-development pro cess shouldn’t take a long time, and we’ll watch out to make sure it doesn’t,�? Fox said Wednesday.
Ethan-Michael officials still believe they can begin construction in late 2009. The complex would have four racetracks and 226 campsites.
Ethan-Michael, headed by developer Louis J. Mascaro, recently received zoning clearance from the township zoning board to build Liberty Bell Motorsports Park on 668 acres Mascaro owns.
That decision was based on an opinion from an impartial attorney who presided over part of a zoning hearing.
On Tuesday night, Union supervisors voted 2-1 to appeal the zoning decision to Berks County Court.
“I think there were some significant legal issues that were not addressed in the zoning hearing officer’s report,�? supervisors Chairman Donald E. Basile said Tuesday. “I think I need the Berks County Court of Common Pleas to tell me what the answer is.�?
Supervisor John Salaneck III said he had his own reasons for voting against the appeal, but he didn’t say what they were.
Only township residents and taxpayers were permitted to speak.
The appeal must be filed in Berks County Court by Sept. 24. The county commissioners have agreed to contribute $25,000 toward the township’s legal costs.
“I think they (the township) have no chance of winning,�? Fox said Tuesday night.
Josele Cleary, the lawyer representing Union in the Liberty Bell matter, wouldn’t say what arguments the township would make in the appeal.
And she said it’s impossible to estimate when a ruling would come from county court.
“How long is it going to take?�? Cleary said. “Beats me.�?
Union Township United, a citizens group opposed to the racing complex, also plans to appeal the zoning decision, group president Thomas M. Gatz said.
by Rebecca VanderMeulen
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1994 965 - Race car
2002 Boxster - Her car but I get to drive it
2008 Cayenne S - Her daily driver
2006 Ford F-250 crew cab diesel - Porsche Suppport Vehicle & Tow truck