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Petitioners tell Putnam County commissioners a new limestone quarry would address aggregate shortage
Summary
Petitioners and their attorney told the Putnam County commissioners a quarry is needed to address a local shortage of construction aggregate and said the operation could meet regulatory standards; their proposal was ultimately denied after resident opposition.
Petitioners at the Nov. 20 special session said Putnam County faces a shortage of aggregate used in construction and that a new limestone quarry near Cloverdale would help fill that need.
Petitioner Greg Gould and property owner Eric Hayman described local demand for specific types of rock. Attorney Joe Colderin of Barnes & Thornburg told the board he has worked land issues for 35 years and said the petitioner could comply with county requirements. "They can meet every standard that is required," Colderin said on the record.
Despite that assurance, the petition drew sustained public opposition and the board denied the rezoning request 2-1. The transcript shows petitioners emphasized regulatory compliance and supply needs but does not record a technical supply study entered into evidence.
