3/13/14 - Plans for a sand and gravel mine near Chelsea are being met by opposition from some area residents. McCoig Materials Inc. wants to operate the mine on two adjacent properties in Washtenaw Countyâs Lyndon Township, northwest of Chelsea. The plans need approval from the township planning commission and others. Last month, a three hour hearing at the Sylvan Township Hall drew nearly 200 people. Another public meeting is planned for 7pm tonight at the Washtenaw County Student Education Center in Chelsea. Tim Forell of ForEnergy represented McCoig Materials at the first hearing. Forell says he's optimistic that the mining plan will eventually be approved. However, the Chelsea City Council previously voted to request that the permit be denied based on concerns about the amount of truck traffic that would come through the city from the mining operation. That was echoed by Chelsea Area Chamber of Commerce executive director Bob Pierce who urged the planning commission to reject the proposal in February. In addition, Lyndon Township resident Lee Skyles has started an online petition opposing the issuance of special use and mining permits. As of yesterday, the petition had garnered more than 2,300 signatures. (JK)
↧