Linn County planning commission approves Mulberry Limestone quarry permit with conditions

The Linn County Planning Commission voted to approve a conditional use permit (CUP) for Mulberry Limestone Inc. to operate a limestone quarry on the property commonly known as 22779 East 2400 Road in LaCene, Kansas, subject to conditions including confirmed ingress/egress on 2400 Road, a truck/road management plan with public works, pre‑blast surveys for nearby residents within 1,000 feet paid by the company, evergreen plantings on the west berm and a five‑year permit renewal requirement.

The decision followed a presentation from the applicant and technical experts about site suitability, blasting controls and environmental permitting, and more than an hour of public comment from nearby residents and local stakeholders about noise, dust, traffic and long‑term impacts.

Jake Wade, who said he owns the property where Mulberry Limestone is proposing the pit, described the proposal and mitigation steps. “Our goal is to do this the right way, safe way, compliant, and community minded,” Wade said, adding that the mapped mining area would be phased and that berms, setbacks and vegetation would be used to reduce visibility and noise.

The applicant presented technical…