DCPCUP-0000-01083 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

7J /0c� July 12, 1993 Chairman Dane County Zoning Board Re. : C.V.P. #1083 Members of the Board: My wife and I are concerned citizens of Springfield Township and Dane County and as nearby residents of the proposed facility, voice strong opposition to the granting of a conditional use permit to Yahara Materials Inc. to locate a concrete batch plant on the proposed site. A month or so ago, I appeared before you voicing strong opposition to the granting of a C.V.P. to Payne and Dolan to site a hot mix asphalt plant at the same location. The Board, in spite of unanimous opposition from the neighboring property owners, saw it in their best interest to disregard strong scientific evidence regarding concern for environmental issues and public safety on Hwy. 12. It appears that the Board lacks total sensitivity for the democratic process and constituent concerns on granting the C.V.P. for siting of the asphalt plant. The Board is specifically charged with controlling land use in the best interest of the citizens of the area and not for one individual to whose economic benefit the permit serves. The siting of the asphalt and concrete plant at the location does not serve the constituents of the Board. At the last meeting, some concern was raised regarding possible conflict of interest of one of the Board members. To clear the record, I ask that at this meeting, each Board member declare publicly if in the past they have received any financial contributions or gifts from either petitioner Payne and Dolan or Yahara Materials Inc. To date, the petitioners have not filed an environmental impact statement. Until such is done, the Board should defer any decision. Again, the Board is to be reminded that they are charged to see that land use is in the best interest of the constituency. Sincerely, 4 '4'� / A Charles F. Cook CFC:bjn