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Madison County denies proposed transfer station after heavy public opposition
Summary
The Madison County Board of Commissioners denied a conditional-use permit on Oct. 6 for a proposed private transfer station on Business Drive after residents and commissioners voiced concerns about odors, water runoff, truck traffic and road wear.
The Madison County Board of Commissioners denied a conditional-use permit for a proposed transfer station on Oct. 6 after a drawn-out public hearing in which dozens of residents raised health, traffic and property-value concerns.
The decision came during the board’s agenda-setting work session. The applicant, an entity represented in the hearing as Wednesday’s Investment/DePalma Enterprises, sought permission to operate a three-bay transfer station at 0 Business Drive in the James Holcomb industrial area. Planning and Zoning recommended approval 3–1 after a public hearing; the full board voted to deny the conditional use following extensive public comment and commissioner discussion.
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