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Johnson County approves 10-year amendment allowing Martin Marietta to expand Sunflower Quarry
Summary
The Board of County Commissioners approved a conditional use permit amendment that adds about 40.57 acres to Martin Marietta's Sunflower Quarry and sets a 10-year CUP term, with annual inspections, reclamation reporting and other stipulations. Vote: 7-0.
Johnson County commissioners on Jan. 23 approved a conditional use permit amendment allowing Martin Marietta Kansas City LLC to expand the Sunflower Quarry by about 40.57 acres and operate under a 10-year permit, with annual inspections and reclamation reporting required.
The decision, made by a 7-0 vote, implements the planning staff recommendation and follows a West Consolidated Zoning Board recommendation to approve the amendment with stipulated conditions. Commissioner Allen Brand moved to adopt Resolution No. 010-25; Commissioner Myers seconded the motion. Chair Mike Kelly recorded the affirmative vote of all seven commissioners.
The board's planning staff told commissioners the proposed expansion, labeled "2 NEE" in the applicant's mine plan, would be the closest mined area to nearby residences but would still exceed the county's 1,000-foot minimum…
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