Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Slaughterhouse company cancels New Square hearing
A public hearing that would have drawn a crowd of angry neighbors opposed to a proposed poultry slaughterhouse was canceled indefinitely on Tuesday.
In calling off the Nov. 10 hearing, Adir Poultry Inc. wants more time to gather information on the environmental impact of the 26,250-square-foot plant to process kosher poultry.
The decision comes as opponents plan another protest march along Route 45 near the proposed site at 1:30 p.m. Sunday.
The delay of the public hearing brought support from opponents of the facility on 1 acre near a much smaller plant and across from Rovitz Place off Route 45.
Adir needs to provide studies on the plant's impact on the air, traffic and overall environmental concerns, opponents and Adir's lawyer said Tuesday.
Opponents want information on how many chickens will be slaughtered daily as well as how much water will be used and how many workers and trucks will be involved.
"At this point they are not ready for a public hearing," said Adir's attorney, Ira Emmanuel. "Questions being asked by residents, the village of New Hempstead and the county of Rockland are all legitimate questions. We need to be able to respond to those questions."
Emmanuel, who was hired by Adir last week, informed New Square Village Clerk David Breuer of the company's decision in a letter dated Tuesday.
Deputy Mayor Israel Spitzer referred all comments to Emmanuel.
New Square Board of Trustees members must address a variety of environmental and site-planning issues mandated by law before approving what amounts to a slaughterhouse serving the Hasidic Jewish community.
New Square rezoned the area well over a year ago to allow industrial use at what's called Heritage Park.
The Rockland County Planning Board has opposed construction of the slaughterhouse, saying in its nonbinding decision that the plant would be an "incompatible industrial use that should not be permitted alongside residential properties."
New Hempstead Mayor Lawrence Dessau and neighbor Althea Mundy said Tuesday that Adir's delay made sense and the operator should take its time before seeking another public hearing date.
Opponents think New Square officials would have quietly approved the slaughterhouse if not for the public outcry shining a spotlight on the plans.
They argue the plant has an impact on people's health and property values not only in the nearby communities but countywide.
http://www.lohud.com/article/20091028/NEWS03/910280389/-1/newsfront/Slaughterhouse-company-cancels-New-Square-hearing
In calling off the Nov. 10 hearing, Adir Poultry Inc. wants more time to gather information on the environmental impact of the 26,250-square-foot plant to process kosher poultry.
The decision comes as opponents plan another protest march along Route 45 near the proposed site at 1:30 p.m. Sunday.
The delay of the public hearing brought support from opponents of the facility on 1 acre near a much smaller plant and across from Rovitz Place off Route 45.
Adir needs to provide studies on the plant's impact on the air, traffic and overall environmental concerns, opponents and Adir's lawyer said Tuesday.
Opponents want information on how many chickens will be slaughtered daily as well as how much water will be used and how many workers and trucks will be involved.
"At this point they are not ready for a public hearing," said Adir's attorney, Ira Emmanuel. "Questions being asked by residents, the village of New Hempstead and the county of Rockland are all legitimate questions. We need to be able to respond to those questions."
Emmanuel, who was hired by Adir last week, informed New Square Village Clerk David Breuer of the company's decision in a letter dated Tuesday.
Deputy Mayor Israel Spitzer referred all comments to Emmanuel.
New Square Board of Trustees members must address a variety of environmental and site-planning issues mandated by law before approving what amounts to a slaughterhouse serving the Hasidic Jewish community.
New Square rezoned the area well over a year ago to allow industrial use at what's called Heritage Park.
The Rockland County Planning Board has opposed construction of the slaughterhouse, saying in its nonbinding decision that the plant would be an "incompatible industrial use that should not be permitted alongside residential properties."
New Hempstead Mayor Lawrence Dessau and neighbor Althea Mundy said Tuesday that Adir's delay made sense and the operator should take its time before seeking another public hearing date.
Opponents think New Square officials would have quietly approved the slaughterhouse if not for the public outcry shining a spotlight on the plans.
They argue the plant has an impact on people's health and property values not only in the nearby communities but countywide.
http://www.lohud.com/article/20091028/NEWS03/910280389/-1/newsfront/Slaughterhouse-company-cancels-New-Square-hearing
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