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Gunter planning commission tables temporary concrete batch-plant request after residents cite health, zoning and traffic concerns
Summary
After a lengthy public hearing, the Gunter Planning & Zoning Commission tabled a developer’s request to place a temporary concrete batch plant on subdivision land, citing resident concerns about air quality, setbacks and clarity on operating limits; staff and the mayor said permits and inspections would be used to enforce time and operational conditions.
The Gunter Planning & Zoning Commission on Nov. 21 paused action on a developer’s request to install a temporary, portable concrete batch plant inside a planned‑development subdivision after residents raised health, zoning and traffic concerns and commissioners asked staff for additional clarifications.
At a public hearing that drew more than a dozen speakers, nearby residents said the proposed on‑site plant could harm air quality, noise levels and neighborhood character. “This batch plant will have air contaminants that affect our health and will absolutely interfere with the normal use and enjoyment of our property,” said resident Lindsay Garrett of 1101 Stonebridge Pass, citing respiratory problems in her household and disputing assurances the operation would be temporary.
The presentation from the developer and its…
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