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Stark County approves land‑use change and rezoning for proposed grain facility near Taylor
Summary
The Stark County Commission approved a future land use map amendment and a rezoning/PUD for a proposed 303‑acre grain‑infrastructure project near Taylor after public comment over notice, dust and long‑term impacts; supporters said rail access and identity‑preserved markets could benefit local farmers.
The Stark County Commission voted April 13 to change the future land use designation for about 303 acres southwest of Taylor from prime agricultural to general industrial and to approve a rezoning with a planned unit development overlay for a privately funded grain‑infrastructure project.
Applicant Ben **** of Dickinson told the commission the project is aimed at building grain storage and drying facilities with rail access to serve identity‑preserved markets. "I did dedicate a 200 foot buffer around the entire property, where I will not build any structures," he said, adding that phase 1 is self‑funded and that manufacturing or biofuel plants would require separate permits and additional public hearings.
The commission’s county planner, Steve Josephson, said both staff and the planning and zoning commission recommended the land‑use change, citing soil types and…
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