Class 1 commercial feeding operation application tabled after planning asks for road-ditch documentation

Apr 28, 2026

The board held a public hearing on Eric and Adam Blase's Class 1 commercial feeding operation and tabled the application until Planning and Zoning makes a recommendation; Planning had previously requested documentation from Roads that affected ditches were restored and LB663 was discussed during review.

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The Howard County Board of Commissioners opened a public hearing on an application by Eric and Adam Blase for a Class 1 commercial feeding operation. Planning and Zoning staff, County Attorney Heather Sikyta, Roads staff and a representative for the applicants reviewed submitted materials. Commissioners noted that the Planning and Zoning Board had tabled the matter earlier pending documentation from the Roads Department showing that affected road ditches had been returned to their pre-existing condition.

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