Planning Commission approves temporary asphalt batch plant near Exeter

At the Feb. 16, 2016 meeting the Fillmore County Planning Commission held a public hearing and approved a Conditional Use Permit filed by Werner Construction to operate a temporary asphalt batch plant on the North part of Section 24, Township 8 Range 1, within the Hwy right‑of‑way near Exeter. The record states the plant will run approximately six to nine weeks, operating from sunrise to sunset and located off a township road. The zoning administrator noted she would contact the township board and request attendance at the County Supervisor meeting before operations proceed.