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Putnam County commissioners deny rezoning for proposed Cloverdale limestone quarry
Summary
After more than an hour of public comment, the Putnam County Board of Commissioners voted 2-1 on Nov. 20, 2024 to deny a petition to rezone land from A1 to Natural Resources to allow a limestone quarry, citing road and community impact concerns.
The Putnam County Board of Commissioners voted 2-1 on Nov. 20 to deny a petition to rezone a parcel near Cloverdale from A1 to Natural Resources that would have allowed a limestone quarry.
Commissioner David Berry moved to deny the rezoning appeal and Commissioner Tom Helmer seconded; Commissioner Rick Woodall voted against the motion. The board carried the denial after residents and legal counsel raised concerns about blasting, dust, property values and road safety. Attorney Eddie Felling, speaking for opposing property owners, urged denial and said residents had been given "little to no information" about the proposed operation.
Supporters argued the site would supply needed aggregate; opponents said the proposal would hurt neighbors and infrastructure. Woodall singled out County Road 700 S., noting the county spent $270,000 to pave the road and expressing concern about heavy truck traffic and safety for children. After the vote the board adjourned.
The denial is a formal refusal of the rezoning request; the transcript records no immediate follow-up motion to modify the request or direct staff to return with conditions.
