The Frederick County Board of Supervisors on Wednesday greenlighted Carmeuse Lime and Stone’s proposal for a new limestone quarry in Clear Brook, ending months of debate surrounding the international mining company’s plan that was strongly opposed by some neighbors. On a 5-2 vote, the board approved Carmeuse’s application to rezone 392 acres from Rural Areas (RA) to Extractive Mining (EM)…
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Permitting Update: Virginia
A revised land-use plan for northeastern Frederick County approved by the board of supervisors designates no additional acreage for extractive mining. The 4-3 vote was a win for numerous Clear Brook-area residents who have been outspoken about not wanting more mining where they live, but it doesn’t guarantee against the possibility of more mining. The version of the Northeast Land…
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