Commission approves special‑use excavation on a small hillside with added buffers

Jun 8, 2026

A rezoning/special‑use request for excavation on a 4.6‑acre hillside along State Road 50 was approved after staff and the applicant agreed deviations for setbacks; commissioners increased the south‑side buffer to 75 feet and required preservation of existing foliage and opacity screening.

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The commission approved a special‑use rezoning to allow excavation on a narrow, steep parcel adjacent to State Road 50 after negotiating additional buffering to protect nearby rural residences.

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