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West Fargo approves subdivision and conditional use permit to allow limited concrete crushing, 4–1
Summary
The West Fargo City Commission approved a four‑lot industrial subdivision and a conditional use permit allowing concrete crushing and aggregate stockpiling on Lot 3 with mitigation conditions (air‑quality permitting, dust suppression, setbacks, and a 28‑day annual limit). The vote was 4–1.
The West Fargo City Commission voted 4–1 on May 4 to approve a four‑lot subdivision at 1001 12th Avenue Northeast and to grant a conditional use permit allowing concrete crushing and stockpiling on Lot 3, Block 2 of the proposed plat.
Aaron Nelson, the city’s director of planning and zoning, told commissioners the property sits in the M Heavy Industrial zoning district and that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval with conditions intended to reduce community impacts. Staff recommended that crushing operations require North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality air permitting, use water‑spray dust suppression during operations, not operate when sustained wind speeds exceed 15 miles per hour, be limited to no more than 28 days in any calendar year, and be set back at least 200 feet from property lines.
The applicant’s representative, who identified himself as Transduda of Earthwork Services and ARD Properties, described typical operations and said modern dust suppression systems spray mist at the crusher to suppress fugitive dust. He told commissioners crushing usually occurs during limited windows and that equipment would be shut down if the suppression system fails.
Neighbors and some written comments referenced in the staff packet raised concerns about fugitive dust, noise, truck traffic and potential effects on nearby property values. Commissioners asked staff and the applicant about monitoring and revocation procedures if conditions are violated; staff said the city may schedule a revocation hearing with at least 10 calendar days’ notice and could act to revoke the permit if the terms are not met.
A motion to approve the subdivision and conditional use permit carried by voice vote, recorded as 4 in favor and 1 opposed. The approved permit includes the conditions recommended by staff to limit dust and operations and references required state air‑quality permitting.
Next steps: staff will finalize the subdivision improvement agreement and public dedication agreement referenced in the packet, and the applicant may pursue the required state and city permits before beginning any crushing activity.
