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Residents plead with Duchesne County to block oil pad access on Lehi Lane, cite safety and health worries
Summary
Several residents told the commission they oppose a proposed SM Energy pad and use of Lehi Lane for industrial traffic, raising child-safety concerns, property-value losses and possible health effects; commissioners acknowledged the concerns and said they will review the county’s 600-foot setback ordinance and routing options.
A string of residents urged the Duchesne County Commission to block use of Lehi Lane and to reconsider approving a nearby oil pad during the commission’s public-comment period.
Shelby, who said they live on Ledge Lane and would be directly affected, described a cluster of small homes that would be encircled by three sides of oil-field activity and warned of increased heavy-truck traffic past family yards. “Please, don't let him drill the pad. Please, don't let him use the road,” Shelby said, arguing that industry risk is being forced on neighbors while corporate operators retain the profit.
Shelby said property values could fall and recounted discussions with attorneys who told…
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