Silver Springs aggregate pit conditional use permit
Summary
A proposed private gravel pit on 117 acres off Topaz Street would mean up to 128 truck trips a day past homes on Dayton Avenue and near the high school on Highway 50. Neighbors worry about blasting shaking nearby houses on solid rock, noise, dust, and dangerous truck traffic. The commission failed to recommend approval, so the county commissioners will decide next.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 9
- Last 30 days
- 9
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
Q&D would maintain the access roads and pay standard fees, but residents along the truck route face possible property impacts and road wear.
Q&D Construction and regional construction projects, including its Microsoft contract in Silver Springs, gain a local, high-quality rock source.
Residents along Dayton Avenue and Topaz Street, especially Brent Lovett whose home sits atop the rock mountain slated for excavation, face noise, blasting, and traffic impacts.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of County Commissioners - Nov 5, 2026
Q&D Construction wants a gravel pit on 117 acres near Silver Stage High School and the new Boys & Girls Club, with up to 60 truck round trips a day. Neighbors worry about safety, dust, blasting near the water tank, and a future asphalt plant; the board approved it 4-1 with a five-year review and road/signage conditions.
Planning Commission - Oct 13, 2026
A proposed private gravel pit on 117 acres off Topaz Street would mean up to 128 truck trips a day past homes on Dayton Avenue and near the high school on Highway 50. Neighbors worry about blasting shaking nearby houses on solid rock, noise, dust, and dangerous truck traffic. The commission failed to recommend approval, so the county commissioners will decide next.
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