Petition encourages Conshohocken's borough council to seek party status in data center zoning hearing in Plymouth Township
A resident of Conshohocken has started a petition urging the borough council to seek party status in a zoning hearing concerning a proposed 2-million-square-foot data center in neighboring Plymouth Township. The data center is planned for a former steel plant site, and residents are concerned about potential pollution and energy use. The initial procedural hearing has taken place, with further testimony pending.
A petition has been launched by Christine Bertino, a resident of the Borough of Conshohocken, requesting that the borough council pursue party status in a zoning hearing related to a proposed data center. The development aims to transform a former steel plant located at 900 Conshohocken Road, just outside the borough in Plymouth Township, into a nearly 2-million-square-foot data center.
The initial zoning hearing occurred on June 25th, primarily focusing on outlining procedural matters and allowing adjacent property owners and residents to apply for party status. Testimony regarding the proposal has not yet commenced. Should the Borough of Conshohocken decide to seek party status, the final decision rests with the zoning hearing board.
Obtaining party status would grant the borough the right to cross-examine witnesses, present its own witnesses, and appeal any decisions made by the zoning hearing board. The petition highlights concerns among residents regarding environmental issues such as pollution and high energy consumption, particularly given the site's close proximity to Conshohocken.