Surface-mining renewal approved; operator expects about two more years at Wabaunsee Rd site
May 4, 2026
Frontier Native Stone, LLC's CUP renewal for surface mining at Wabaunsee Road was approved; operator Cody Michaelis told the commission he "anticipates two more years of operation" and estimated about 4 acres reclaimed and 4 acres currently open; impact fee reported at $1,200.
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The commissioners adopted a renewal for a surface-mining conditional-use permit filed by Frontier Native Stone, LLC for a site on Wabaunsee Road. Zoning Administrator Josh Falk said fees for the operator were current and the permit's impact fee is $1,200. Operator Cody Michaelis told the board he "anticipates two more years of operation" at the site and estimated roughly 4 acres have been reclaimed with about 4 acres currently open.
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