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Board approves some poultry barn variances, denies larger CAFO expansion after neighbor opposition
Summary
The BZA handled several confined feeding operation (CFO/CAFO) variance requests Feb. 11: approvals for two broiler-barn expansions with screening conditions, and a denial for a larger CAFO expansion after neighbors and the board raised odor, traffic and proximity concerns.
Marshall County BZA members spent substantial meeting time on multiple confined feeding operation requests and related setback variances on Feb. 11, approving some applications with conditions and denying one larger expansion.
Case summaries and outcomes - Burkholder (case 2501): The board approved a variance to allow a second broiler barn near existing facilities, finding state permitting (AFO/IDEM) and neighbor signoffs supported the application. The roll-call vote recorded the motion as approved.
- Dwayne and Ruth Ann (case 25BZA2): The board approved a second applicant’s similar request with recommended conditions such as shelter belts and odor controls; technical staff recommended mitigation steps and neighbors’ input was considered during the hearing.
- Caleb (Coughle/Coffle) (case 25BZA08): The board…
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