A Newark Road resident asked the West Marlborough supervisors if they could do something about the noise of gunfire coming from the Southern Chester County Sportsmen's & Farmers' Association in London Grove.
She said the noise, which occurs every day, devalues both property values and the residents' quality of life. She played two audios that she recorded from her garden and her porch.
"I have the most beautiful view in the township," she said, "but the worst sound."
Neighbors have been upset about the noise for years, but because the gun club has existed since before the township passed its zoning ordinance, the township has little power to restrict its activities.
"This is a very difficult situation because they've been here so long," said Supervisor Hugh Lofting Sr. "We've been through this time and time again."
"You're one of many who have come to the township," agreed Supervisor Bill Wylie. But he said it would be possible for the township to have another conversation with the club and express once again "that it is difficult for the neighbors."
According to the gun club's website, the range is open every day except for Christmas Day, Easter and Labor Day. It's open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Saturday, in the winter; and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday, in the spring and fall. In the summer it's open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday. Year-round it's open from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday.
Also at the July township meeting, the planning commission reviewed Juan Medina's plan to build a house on a 21-acre property on Byrd Road, north of Street Road. There are some storm-water management issues that need to be resolved before a permit could be issued, and there are no electric lines going up to the property.
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