Article: Homeowners speak against business park

Deer Park residents sounded off against plans for a proposed business park at a hearing Tuesday night.

About 200 of them peppered St. Joseph Area Chamber of Commerce CEO Patt Lilly with questions and comments, including skepticism as to whether their concerns will even be factored in.

"Personally, I don't think they care what residents think," said Mark Werner, a Deer Park resident. "If the money is right, they will do it."

Others wondered why the St. Joseph Business Park Corp. wants to build near them. Mr. Lilly told them that Mitchell Woods Business park is within 65 acres of filling, and the city needs another business park.

"I just can't believe there are no other places in this town to ...

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