Commissioners approve special‑use permit for grain bunker with dust‑control and six‑month condition

The Coffey County Board of Commissioners approved a special‑use permit for a grain storage bunker after receiving a planning‑board recommendation that included two mitigation conditions.

Zoning Administrator Heidi Harris presented the Planning Board’s report and said the board recommended approval with 17 findings and factors and two conditions. Harris read the conditions into the record: “on‑site and off‑site dust control will be maintained by the bunker operator during the time of unloading and loading the bunker. This shall be by surfacing, watering, or chemical dust control methods,” and that the special use “will be null and void after 6 months…if the use is not continued as a grain storage bunker.”

The applicant’s agent described adjustments made after the original 2020 permit — the rebuilt pad differed slightly from original dimensions — and said the new permit would allow flexible expansion within setbacks. After a brief public hearing the board moved to adopt the Planning Board’s recommendation. Commissioner Thompson moved to approve the findings and recommendation; Peterson seconded. The board voted in favor and the motion carried. The chair noted affected persons have 30 days after the resolution is published to file an appeal to district court.

No appeals or additional conditions were added at the meeting; staff will publish the resolution and follow statutory notice and appeal procedures.