Neighbors urge county to address groundwater, traffic and property concerns tied to local quarry

Mark Curtis, a resident of 1990 Candle Lane, told the committee he is worried the quarry’s proposed crushing and recycling work "pose[s] a risk to the groundwater" and flagged traffic, road wear, noise and air-quality harms for neighbors and school buses.

Another nearby resident (not named in the transcript) described actions by the quarry owner, Zach Jeffrey, alleging he "has graded up and cut out trees and shrubbery on his side," shoved "piles of dirt under the fence line and onto my property," and thrown "landscaping waste, shrubs, and brush" over the fence onto the speaker’s lane. The resident asked that a recently recorded video be placed into the official meeting record.

Zoning director Williams responded that the county has limited enforcement authority for some of the neighbor’s complaints. Williams said the quarry owner "has a fence permit" and has until August 2 to finish planting trees and completing the fence; if the work is not completed the county may begin proceedings to revoke the special-use permit. On alleged dumping and property-trespass, Williams told the committee those issues are "civil" matters that neighbors may need to pursue through private legal action.

Committee members and staff repeatedly described frustration with the situation but emphasized the difference between zoning enforcement (special-use permit compliance) and private civil remedies for property damage. Several residents said they have retained outside counsel and are considering legal options if conditions do not change.

The committee did not adopt further enforcement at the meeting; staff said they will inspect compliance after the August 2 deadline and proceed with administrative steps if the conditions remain unresolved.