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Commission approves reopening of Tetro Construction rock quarry; commissioner abstains
Summary
The regional commission voted to approve resumed use and expansion of a 25-acre rock quarry at 1420 Fairfield Road (Tetro Construction), finding the project in conformance with the regional plan and of substantial regional impact; one commissioner abstained due to a district conflict.
The Northwest Regional Planning Commission voted to approve the resumed use, expansion and operation of an existing rock quarry operated by Tetro Construction on a 25‑acre parcel at 1420 Fairfield Road.
Project review staff told the board the quarry was centrally located in Franklin County and would supply rock for multiple jurisdictions, making it a substantial regional impact finding although the project conforms with the regional plan.
A motion to approve the quarry was made and seconded during the meeting. Commissioners discussed the regional benefits — noting reduced truck travel and improved road safety from a centrally located source — and potential recusals. Sylvia Johnson identified two reasons to abstain: she serves as a district commissioner who reviewed the application and has a professional relationship with the landowner; staff said the minutes will note her abstention.
The chair declared the motion passed after the vocal roll call; meeting minutes will record abstentions and recusals for transparency. Board members suggested the commission consider listing votes with their own agenda items in future packets so members and the public have more time to review substantive land‑use actions.
The commission did not set additional conditions in the public discussion recorded at the meeting.
