Neighbors raised blasting concerns; staff: methods will be reviewed with final plat
Sep 15, 2026
Commissioners noted neighbor worries about blasting and proximity to existing homes; planning staff said developers have done rock testing and that grading/utility plans—where excavation methods would be detailed—will be reviewed with the preliminary plat.
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During the public hearing and in earlier neighborhood outreach, residents expressed concern about construction impacts—specifically how rock excavation and blasting could affect homes adjacent to the proposed Pleasant Valley Farms subdivision. Commissioners asked staff whether the concept plan contains enough detail to address those concerns.
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