Representatives of those appealing all spoke at the planning commission public hearing on the permit in September. They expressed concerns about a quarry operation including impacts on wells, vibrations from blasting and the impact of dust on health and operation of other businesses.
The planning commission approved the permit with conditions, including requiring land owner and quarry business Piqua Materials to address concerns aired by the neighbors.
The appeal claims the planning commission decision was illegal, arbitrary and unsupported by the preponderance of the evidence. The court is asked to reverse the planning commission decision.
Piqua Materials has filed a motion to be added as a party to the appeal. The appeal will be handled by Judge Jeannine Pratt.
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