Judge to rule on proposed Slippery Rock Township asphalt plant
A Common Pleas Court judge heard arguments Wednesday, April 2, but didn’t immediately issue a ruling on an appeal of a 2022 Slippery Rock Township zoning hearing board decision approving a cold mix asphalt plant at the corner of Route 8 and Stoughton Road.
President Judge S. Michael Yeager listened to arguments from attorneys representing current and former Slippery Rock residents who appealed the decision and attorneys representing the board, and said he would take the arguments under advisement.
Attorney John M. Smith, who represents the residents, argued the board didn’t address issues about odors the plant would emit and the location of a driveway to the plant that Yeager remanded to the board in 2023.
Attorney Brian Farrington, who represents the board, argued that the board has met its burden to respond the remanded issues, and asked the court to deny the appeal.
Heilman Pavement Specialties, also known as Hei-Way Premium Asphalt Materials, has proposed building the plant.
Prior to the hearing, a group gathered in Diamond Park, holding up signs advocating to save Slippery Rock Creek from asphalt and pollution.
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