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Committee approves two rezoning petitions and a conditional‑use permit for a nonmetallic mine
Summary
The Natural Resources Committee approved two rezoning petitions (a split forest parcel and a 10‑acre former salvage yard) and granted a conditional‑use permit for a nonmetallic mine after staff confirmed township approvals, a recorded deed release and a reclamation plan.
The Richland County Natural Resources Committee approved two rezoning petitions and a conditional‑use permit (CUP) for a nonmetallic mine following staff presentations and committee discussion.
Zoning staff described the first petition as a split of a former forest property to create a residential parcel of about 2.38 acres (including right‑of‑way); township approval and a certified survey map (CSM) were reported to be on file and the committee voted to approve the rezoning from ED Forest to residential.
A second petition involved a 10‑acre parcel in Bu Vista Township that was zoned commercial due to a prior salvage‑yard use; the applicants seek residential zoning to support small‑scale use such as chickens and bees. Staff confirmed township approval and the committee approved the rezoning.
On a separate agenda item the committee considered a CUP for a nonmetallic mine on property associated with Eddie Gingrich. Staff reported a deed restriction on the property held by a prior owner (Matthew) had been released and that the release was recorded with the Register of Deeds on Feb. 10. The application included a 36‑page reclamation plan that sets hours of operation, dust and runoff controls and end‑of‑life reclamation obligations. Committee members discussed neighbor easements and the need for financial assurances (bond or escrow) to fund reclamation if an operator abandons the site; staff said they would work with the county’s technical reviewer to determine appropriate assurance levels.
Why it matters: rezonings and CUPs change how land near residences and waterways may be used. The mine discussion included technical and financial protections intended to reduce long‑term liabilities to the county and neighbors.
Quotations and sources: Zoning staff confirmed the presence of township approvals and the recorded deed release; staff noted the reclamation plan ‘‘recognizes reclamation requirements at the end’’ and details operation windows. Committee members asked for maps and the CSM to be added to the committee record when possible.
Next steps: staff will confirm final permit paperwork and work with the county’s technical reviewers on financial assurance recommendations; the approved actions proceed to implementation under standard permitting conditions.
