é # od The Dallas Post Dallas, PA Wednesday, November 23, 1988 1 1 BUSINESS Opinion County can help with growth planning BY HOWARD J. GROSSMAN The role of the Luzerne County Planning Commission should not be forgotten in the rush to develop an areawide planning approach in the Back Mountain. The Planning Commission consists of nine indi- viduals appointed by the Luzerne County Commissioners, with the responsibility to help guide the growth and development of the 905 square mile area of Luzerne County. Formed in 1957, the Planning Commission currently has a staff of eight, headed by Commission Di- rector Adrian Merolli. Over the years, the Commission has coordinated, carried out, accomplished, or moti- vated a series of studies designed to determine the county's future re- garding sewerage, water supply, zoning, and a myriad of other fac- tors which dictate the way in which the County can best grow and meet its future obligations. A number of studies have been undertaken to examine the County by community planning areas, and to facilitate the creation, maintenance, and implem- entation of a Countywide Land Use Plan. A substantial amount of data is available in the Commission offices which can be useful in helping to assess conditions, both current and future, in the Back Mountain. The Planning Commission staff partici- pated in the town meetings spon- sored by the Penn State Wilkes- Barre Campus, and continues to play an important role in advising on land subdivisions. and zoning changes which are proposed in Back Mountain municipalities. In the case of one Back Mountain municipality, Lake Townstl.ip, the Planning Com- miss.on Las the responsibility and authority for zoning. The Commission's files contain informa- tion relating to zoning ordinances for each of the Back Mountain municipalities, and its review and advisory function can help deter- mine the extent to which develop- ment proposals impact upon a vari- ety of factors including transporta- tion, land use, and sewerage and water facilities. The 1975 County Comprehen- sive Plan provides specific informa- tion by community planning area, and suggests ways and means by which the County can and should direct growth and development. 72S ms sso et SO This handy travel sewing kit absolutely free if you subscribe now! Right now there's even more reason to order a sub- scription toThe Dallas Post - when you do we'll send you this useful sewing kit, small enough to fit in your pocket or purse, yet containing everything you need for those emergency repairs when away below. Some of the information found in that repost titled “Land Use Plan Year 2000”, which impacts the Back Mountain is outlined below, but should be viewed in the context of the drarnatic increase in develop- ment activities in recent years. Back Mountain land expected to be developed Developed land use in the Back Mountain Area is expected to rise 3,702 acres, from 10,623 in 1975 to 14,325 by the year 2000. Almost a third of this (1,218) is forecast for Dallas Township, but substantial amounts should occur in the town- ships of Franklin, Lake, Kingston, Jackson and Lehman. (a) Residential. Most growth in developed land will occur as a result of residential expansion, which is forecast to be 2,045 additional acres in this 25 year period. Dallas Township is predicted to have the largest growth, almost one-third of the total fol- lowed by the townships of Franklin, Lake, Kingston, Jackson and Lehman. (b) Commercial. Land use for commercial pur- poses is anticipated to increase 218 acres between 1975 and the year 2000. (c) Industrial. Only 53 additional acres are proposed for the Back Mountain ‘Area in the next 25 years. Most of this is proposed for Dallas Town- ship. (d) Transportation. There are 517 acres of transpor- “DRAPERIES & INTERIORS by Marie Duffy A Total Decorating Service Draperies & Service Bedspreads Verticals Blinds Shutters Custom Color Consultation 868-6539 For All Your Decorating Needs from home.” Of course, all the other good reasons to subscribe to The Post are still true: * No need to go out for your Post in bad weather * Never miss an issue, even if you are away * Receive your paper with the regular mail » Saves money over buying at the newsstand Satisfaction guaranteed! in addition to sending you the sewing kit, we'll guarantee that should you decide to cancel at an the balance of your subscription. But don't delay - this is a limited time offer while supplies last. To order your subscrip- tion, or to give to a friend or relative, call 675-5211 weekda y time, we'll refund the value of ys, or mail in the coupon tation land use that will be needed between 1975 and 1990, mostly to service residential development. About 45% will be needed in Dallas Township, almost one-fifth in King- ston Township, nearly one-tenth in Jackson Township, with 42 to 46 acres each in Franklin and Lake townships. (e) Public and Semi-Public. Since Frances Slocum State Park already exists, and because Rick- etts glen State Park and Moon Lake County Park are easily reached by Back Mountain residents, only 85 additional public and semi-public acres are suggested for the Back Mountain Area between 1975 and 1990. Thirty acres each is proposed for Dallas Township and Harveys Lake Borough, and 25 acres for Lehman Township. The Colinty Planning Commis- sion has much to offer Back Moun- tain planning efforts and should be utilized and involved extensively as the process continues toward new directions for managing growth in the area. Howard Grossman is executive director of the Economic Develop- ment Council of Northeastern Penn- sylvania Fino's celebrates 25 years in business Dominick and Ruth Fino will observe the 25th Anniversary of Fino’s Pharmacy, Friday, November 25, Fino purchased the pharmacy located at 3 Main St., Dallas, Nov. 25, 1963, from Lillian Kuehn and her son, Frank following approval by the late Jean Kuehn, widow of Gus Kuehn, former owner of the business known then as Kuehn's Drug Store. At that time, the drug store had a soda fountain and was a popular meeting place for youth of the area. The renovated pharmacy is a family business in which the entire family is involved including their - two sons, Dominick and Michael; and daughter, Leigh Ann. 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