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Jasper County tables Hires sand‑mine development agreement after residents raise environmental, traffic and notice concerns
Summary
Residents told the Jasper County Council they oppose Hires Pine Level LLC's proposed 264.53‑acre sand mine, citing dust, water and road‑safety risks and a petition of 350+ signatures. Council tabled the development agreement and scheduled a site visit and requests for traffic, environmental and heritage reviews.
Jasper County Council on Jan. 6 voted to table a development agreement with Hires Pine Level LLC after an extended public hearing in which nearby residents described what they called the likely environmental, safety and quality‑of‑life impacts of a proposed sand mine.
At the meeting several residents who live adjacent to the proposed site urged the county to deny the permit or delay action until more analysis is completed. "This mine will be located close enough to my home ... my children and our animals will be breathing dust from excavation and truck traffic every day for as long as this operation continues," said Rena Tooten, who identified herself as living at 2067 Heritage Road and said her family land has been in the family for generations.
The council heard technical and process details from planning staff and…
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