Why don the trustees speak out on the Martin Marietta case?
Martin Marietta owns over 500 acres in the Ancor area of Anderson. They are seeking a zoning variance and a conditional use certificate from the township Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA). The BZA is a quasi-judicial body, and as such it is entirely inappropriate for township officials to comment in any way about the case, possible outcomes, or the details and to comment could be determined to be interference and could result in legal action against the township. Proceedings of the case have been aired on ACTV, so all of the details are entirely public. The township trustees have no jurisdiction over the case, and if there is an appeal it will be heard by a Hamilton County court. ________________________ 9.
