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Jasper County council advances rezoning and development agreement for Pine Level sand mine over strong public opposition
Summary
After hours of public comment and technical presentations, the county approved the second reading of a development agreement and rezoning to allow a sand-mining operation on 264.53 acres (mining footprint ~58 acres) by a 4'1 vote; residents and environmental groups urged denial citing health, traffic and wetland concerns.
Jasper County Council voted on Feb. 3 to move forward with a development agreement and rezoning that would allow a sand-mining operation on a 264.53-acre tract off Heritage Road and Pine Level Church Road. The motion to approve the second reading passed 4'1 after several hours of presentations, technical briefings and public comment.
Residents and environmental advocates filled the public-comment period to oppose the rezoning. "Please do not approve this rezoning and development agreement," said John Holloway, who identified himself as living about a mile from the parcel. He told the council the change "sets a bad precedent for the rural preservation district" and does not align with the county's comprehensive plan.
The county received detailed briefings from planning staff and the site engineer, Davis & Floyd. Staff said the operator plans to mine a 58-acre area of the tract and must obtain state permits,…
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