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Dodge County OKs five‑year permit to apply biosolids on specified parcels; planning process to be reviewed
Summary
The Dodge County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a five‑year conditional use permit allowing biosolids application on several parcels, accepting the Planning Commission's recommendation; board members asked staff to return with potential changes to the county permitting policy.
The Dodge County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a five‑year Conditional Use Permit (CUP) April 1 allowing applicant Tyler Thernes to stockpile and apply biosolids on several parcels in Dodge County.
Zoning Administrator Jeff Ray told the Board the Dodge County Planning Commission had unanimously recommended approval. The permit authorizes the product to be stockpiled in the fall and applied twice over the five‑year permit term. Hearing no testimony in opposition, the Board accepted the Planning Commission’s recommendation and approved the CUP.
Agronomist Scott Nun addressed differences in county permitting practices, saying each county sets its own process: “Washington County issues one permit for life; Saunders County requires a permit for every application, but their process is simpler,” he said, noting Dodge County’s requirement for title searches can make the permit more expensive. Supervisor Strand asked Ray to discuss possible changes to the county’s permitting policy with the Dodge County Planning Commission and report back to the Board for further consideration.
The Board recorded no public opposition during the hearing. The CUP was approved by unanimous vote of the Board.
