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Washington County Planning Board tables Vaughn Recycling permit after large public outcry
Summary
The planning board deferred a decision on Vaughn Recycling’s high‑intensity conditional use permit after residents raised concerns about traffic, water, noise and environmental impact; the item will return to the board next month.
At its Sept. 25 meeting, the Washington County Planning Board voted to table a request from Vaughn Recycling for a high‑intensity conditional use permit (CUP) after more than two dozen residents and nearby property owners raised safety, environmental and traffic concerns.
The company, represented by Braden Wise of Bates & Associates and owner Leo (Levi) Vaughn, proposed relocating a full‑service metal recycling operation to a 6.52‑acre portion of a 13.26‑acre parcel east of Highway 412. Planning staff reported 202 notices mailed and 28 complaints citing incompatibility, potential health and environmental issues; seven comments supported the project on economic and recycling grounds.
Why this matters: Nearby residents told the board they are worried about heavy‑truck traffic on U.S.…
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