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Commissioners approve special‑use permit to expand Shaw Mine in rural agricultural district
Summary
The board approved a special‑use permit allowing Shaw Mine LLC to expand an existing nonmetallic mineral operation by about 11.15 acres (4.11 acres excavated) and to use part of the site for workforce training with Cape Fear Community College. Staff found the request consistent with the county UDO and comprehensive plan.
Pender County commissioners voted to approve a special‑use permit allowing Shaw Mine LLC to expand its existing nonmetallic mineral mining operations by approximately 11.15 acres in the RA (Rural Agricultural) zoning district.
Staff presentation and findings. County staff outlined the proposal and recommended conditions. The staff report (admitted into the record) noted the parcel's prior permitted mining activity (permitted area ~34.9 acres) and found the expansion consistent with the county's Uniform Development Ordinance and the Pender 2 comprehensive land use plan. Staff cited minimum buffer compliance and NCDOT driveway approval.
Applicant presentation. Applicant representatives (Gary Keyes and attorney Gary Shipman) described the expansion as two components: roughly 7.04 acres of non‑excavated space for equipment parking, training grounds and yard waste recycling, and 4.11 acres proposed for additional excavation for sand borrow pits. Shipman emphasized a workforce training component with Cape Fear Community College and noted the site has operated since 2002.
Board decision. Commissioners moved, seconded and carried a motion to approve the special‑use permit subject to the conditions listed in the staff report. The applicant consented to the conditions on the record and the board admitted the applicant's presentation into evidence.
What was approved. The permit allows limited additional excavation and non‑excavation activities (training grounds, equipment parking) on the identified acreage; required buffers and state permits remain conditions of approval.
Next steps. The applicant will comply with the conditions listed in the staff report and pursue any remaining state permits required for mining operations.
