Marple Planners Recommend Don Guanella Tract Be All Open Space –The Marple Planning Commission, March 28, voted to recommend that the entire 213-acre county-owned Don Guanella tract between Sproul and Reed roads be zoned open space.
Half the land had been zoned institutional. It was the site of a Catholic Church facility for boys with mental disabilities before the county bought it in 2021.
About 30 people were in attendance due to rumors that it would used by the county to house illegals.
Residents implored the planners to recommend that camping and tents be prohibited on the property.
The Marple Commissioners are scheduled to vote on the matter, April 15.
Public comment will be taken.
Hat tip Scott Thomas
