Monday, February 9, 2009

Small Buisness vs McMansion Development

Do you think it is fair for a buisness that has been operating for 15 years in the same location should move becasue someone decieded to build a house next to it and can't deal with the noise or do you think the homeowner should leave the buisness alone and move somewhere else?http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/local/the_intelligencer/the_intelligencer_news_details/article/27/2009/february/05/noisy-business-bugging-residents.html?tx_ttnews%5Bpointer%5D=2&cHash=012094000fc93b8b4413c145652f7428
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4 comments:

  1. AngelaFebruary 10, 2009 at 8:19 AM

    I have to admit that my view on this article is a little jaded because I personally know some of the people involved. With that being said though, I think that this is a really difficult situation for all those involved. On one hand the business has been in existence and has been operating from that location for 15 years. On the other the business is being disruptive to the homeowners that surround it.

    For the homeowners I think that things boil down to doing your homework. I believe that they should have done their research on the homes and the area surrounding them before purchasing it. The business has been in operation for 15 years. They should have talked to other home owners in the area to see if there were any issues or problems.

    As far as the business owner goes, he is required to follow the rules and ordinances of the township. If his equipment is running louder then allowed by the law then he needs to do something to resolve the issue.

    The important thing is that it looks like the business owner is trying to come up with a compromise that will make everyone happy. Unfortunately knowing some of the people involved, I do not know if this is possible. We will have to see what pans out.

    ~Angela

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  2. KellyFebruary 10, 2009 at 10:42 AM

    Hopefully it is worked out in a civil way!

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  3. Chris BFebruary 15, 2009 at 5:17 PM

    when the home owners were buying their houses that business was there already. they bought the houses and they have no right to complain.

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  4. michelleFebruary 16, 2009 at 11:23 AM

    I think the residential owners were responsible for checking out the neighborhood before they bought their houses. Since the business was there first, I don't the the home owners should have a say. However, I do feel that the business needs to operate lawfully and should follow any ordincances that pertain to its zoning location.

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