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Company seeks permanent permit for concrete batch plant at 502 US 175 W; neighbors ask questions at public hearing
Summary
The council held a public hearing on a request from TXI Operations LLC to make an existing concrete batch plant at 502 US 175 W a permitted, permanent use; Planning & Zoning recommended approval with conditions including final plat, drainage plan and maintenance of vegetative screening; the company said improvements will enhance safety and will not alter existing silos.
The Athens City Council heard a public hearing on Oct. 13 for a Specific Use Permit that would make a legally nonconforming concrete batch plant at 502 US 175 W (owned by TXI Operations LLC) a permanent, permitted use.
City Manager/Planner staff presented maps and photographs showing the facility’s location across from Development Services. Staff noted the property falls in a commercial/office future land‑use area; the city revised its…
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