Summary
Johnson County Aggregates wants to expand its quarry onto 110 acres closer to homes, with a decade of surface blasting and underground mining through 2051. Neighbors fear more dust, cracked foundations, and silica health risks; the commission passed it along to the City Council with heavy stipulations.
At a glance
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
The applicant estimates diverting quarry supply elsewhere could cost the area roughly $25-26 million a year in higher haul costs, while the city's share of quarry taxes is modest.
The quarry operator gains room to keep operating, and the city gains upgraded dust controls, screening and eventual reclaimed land for future development.
Residents of Lakestone, Oak Run and nearby neighborhoods say they bear the dust, blasting vibrations, noise and property-value and health risks.
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