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Johnsonburg Resident approved to begin business |
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Thursday, 08 May 2008 |
By Heather Tressler
Johnsonburg resident Cory Barnett was approved to begin his crew milling business at his residence last night at the Ridgway Township Zoning Hearing Board meeting.
Barnett applied for a special request to ordinance 43 to operate a small milling machine in his garage for part-time work, as well as a hobby.
Barnett explained details of his request by stating that the machine is a table-top milling machine that is 2-feet wide.
"I have talked to a person at PCC in Wilcox, and because I work in the woods and there are slow times – this could be a way to earn extra money," said Barnett. "I used to be in the milling business, but I didn't like the atmosphere."
Barnett assured to the board that the work will be done by himself. He also assured that there won't be much noise.
The board voiced concern about the types of material and the amount of waste material created.
"The biggest diameter I will be working with will be about 5/8 inch, and basically all I will be doing is poking a hole in the piece," said Barnett.
As far as waste, Barnett noted there will be no visible waste to passers by or neighbors.
"I will ask PCC for an empty bulk pack so they can ship my waste with their waste," Barnett said.
Randy Feronti, whom his father is a neighbor to the
Barnetts, was present and requested to the board that this will remain a one-man business because it is a residential area. Feronti is property owner and will be moving shortly and was concerned that Barnett's business may take off.
"I don't want to discourage anyone from bettering themselves, but I want that area to remain a residential area," said Feronti. "Doing this might open a can of worms because you are not going to turn business away if it is readily available."
Feronti's concern was addressed by the board. The board took a private recess to privately further discuss Barnett and his milling business.
The board approved Barnett's request with a few stipulations.
"We require that the hours of operation remain Monday through Friday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., it is a one-person shop, and it is limited to one milling machine," said Chairman Janice Garvey. "If the dust become excess, you must get a dust collector, and the waste must remain inside at all times."
Before adjournment, Garvey fully noted to the public that anyone has 30 days to appeal this ordinance.
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Last Updated ( Friday, 09 May 2008 )
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