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Residents press commission over sand‑mine expansion; commission approves phased plan with tighter inspections
Summary
After extensive public testimony alleging permit violations, dust and possible aquifer impacts, the Planning & Zoning Commission approved a five‑year renewal and expansion of the existing sand‑mining conditional‑use permit with new phasing, inspection and monumentation conditions to limit excavation to 40 acres at a time.
The Hernando County Planning & Zoning Commission voted to approve a renewal and expansion of an existing sand‑mining conditional‑use permit (item 16909) after hours of public comment and technical discussion.
Neighbors and homeowners told commissioners they have observed recent excavation outside the area they expected, persistent dust and noise, and standing water in pits that some residents said could indicate groundwater impacts. “There’s a possibility that aquifer was breached due to the pit activities,” Susan Alfano told the commission, citing discussions with a hydrogeologist and a report filed with the regional water manager. Robert Sweger presented aerial photos and asked the…
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