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Benton County planning board denies Huddleston site plan after residents raise safety and drainage concerns
Summary
After more than an hour of public testimony, the Benton County Planning Board voted against Huddleston’s proposal for a 16,420 sq ft fabrication facility in Decatur (case 25344), citing incompatibility with surrounding rural residential uses, unresolved drainage and fire‑protection issues.
The Benton County Planning Board on Oct. 1 voted to deny a site plan for Huddleston’s proposed 16,420‑square‑foot fabrication and assembly facility on South Tilly Hill Road, following extensive public comment and technical questions about drainage, septic suitability and fire protection.
Staff presented the application and said the project would require a driveway permit, confirmation of water service and a commercial code study before building permits could be issued. Applicant representatives, including engineer Ron Hohmeyer, described the operation as a small control‑panel fabrication shop and said most employees work off‑site. Owner John Huddleston told the board the shop…
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