The Planning Commission denied a special permit to a cement company that wanted to mine 13 million tons of clay from 112 acres in northern Lancaster County over 30-40 years.
"Our owned and leased pastures are breathing their last breaths of the season until next year when the drought had us thinking it would be a June end date."
The plan will meet federal requirements that the city said will help reduce federal flood insurance rates by 25% for those who own property in the flood plain.
Lower Platte South NRD lowers tax levy 13%, but budget still up 4% fremonttribune.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from fremonttribune.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Like most other entities in Lancaster County, the NRD is still collecting more money despite lowering its tax levy because of a 22% overall increase in property valuations.