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Commission approves conditional use permit for 500,000‑cubic‑yard gravel extraction at 983 Richwood Road
Summary
The Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for extraction of roughly 500,000 cubic yards of gravel and topsoil at 983 Richwood Road, a site owned by the Detroit Lakes Development Authority, subject to required federal/state/local permits, daytime hours (8 a.m.–8 p.m.), and completion of final grading as shown on the plan.
The Detroit Lakes Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of a conditional use permit that would allow extraction of approximately 500,000 cubic yards of gravel and topsoil at 983 Richwood Road, a property owned by the Detroit Lakes Development Authority.
Larry, a city staff member, presented the proposal and a fact sheet that had been distributed to commissioners. He said the plan contemplates excavation and removal of material over about a 10‑year timeframe to lower the site roughly 15 feet and grade it…
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