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Commission moves to approve long‑term Red Creek Quarry conditional use permit with conditions to address road, permits and wildlife
Summary
Planning staff recommended approval of CUP 24-001 for Wholesome's Red Creek Quarry near Florence, including a 5.7‑mile material transport corridor (M‑Tech), 13 wildlife crossings and a requested life‑of‑mine CUP; staff recommended conditions tied to roadway agreements, building/vault permits and outreach to Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
Fremont County planning staff recommended the Planning Commission approve CUP 24‑001 for Wholesome’s Red Creek Quarry, a proposed limestone and sandstone mine and transport corridor located near 3500 U.S. Highway 120 in Florence. Staff said the conditional use permit (CUP) application covers 1,492 acres with a 219.72‑acre material‑transport access corridor (M‑Tech) and that the operator proposes a roughly 5.7‑mile enclosed conveyor with 13 wildlife crossings and a 40‑foot wide access roadway.
Staff described the site as having two sections in Fremont County and four sections in Pueblo County; Wholesome expects to submit required Pueblo County mine permits separately. Staff said the application complies with Fremont County zoning resolution provisions and recommended approval with conditions: comply with roadway maintenance agreements for County Road 112,…
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