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Commission approves rezoning for 9.6-acre site; applicant says concrete batch plant will use modern dust and water controls
Summary
The commission rezoned a recently annexed 9.6-acre parcel to Industrial and approved the process to consider a special use permit for a concrete batch plant; the applicant described dust-collection, water recycling and truck-wash systems that he said meet current standards.
The City of Newberry City Commission voted 2–1 on Sept. 22 to adopt an ordinance rezoning a recently annexed 9.6-acre parcel from Alachua County agricultural designation to Newberry’s Industrial (I) zoning. The rezoning was the subject of a quasi-judicial proceeding; the commission heard staff overview, the applicant’s presentation and then deliberated before taking a vote.
John Paul Perez, community development staff, summarized the application and said the Planning & Zoning Board had recommended approval at its August 18 meeting. Applicant Bridal Hercules spoke on behalf of the proposal and provided a detailed description of the concrete batch plant equipment and…
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