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Jasper County Council approves rezoning and development agreement for Pine Level sand mine amid strong public opposition
Summary
After extensive public comment objecting to a proposed 58-acre sand mine near Heritage Road and Pine Level Church Road, Jasper County Council approved a rezoning and associated development agreement that includes limits on hours, buffers and an escrow for road repairs; opponents and conservation groups warned of spot zoning and legal challenges.
JASPER COUNTY — Jasper County Council voted to approve a rezoning and development agreement that would allow Harris Pine Level LLC to pursue a 58-acre permitted mining operation near the intersection of Heritage Road (Highway 3) and Pine Level Church Road.
Residents filled the public comment period to oppose the plan, alleging long-term noise, dust, groundwater risk, and road damage if heavy truck traffic begins. John Holloway of the Graves community asked the council "please do not approve this rezoning request," saying it conflicts with the county comprehensive plan and the zoning ordinance. Nancy Wakehurst cited a letter associated with the South Carolina Environmental Law Project and told the council she believes rezoning rural preservation land for resource extraction would be unlawful and contrary to the county plan.
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