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The Prowers County Planning Commission set Wednesday, March 17
th for a public hearing for a special use permit requested by GP Aggregates, LLC and GP Irrigated Farms, LLC for the West Farm Gravel Pit. The hearing will begin at 8am and will be held at the Home Economics Building at the Prowers County Fairgrounds.
The businesses are asking for the permit to allow them to adjust the boundaries of their Department of Reclamation, Mining and Safety (DRMS) Permit, with the addition of acreage for the pit’s future operation. The property is located in an A-1 Irrigated Agricultural and Floodplain Districts.
Changes in Prowers County Commodity Distribution for April 14th
Due to the impact of COVID-19 in our communities, the Commodity Foods Distribution will still be held at 8am on Tuesday, April 14th, but with some safeguards for everyone’s health and protection.
Darren Glover, TEFAP Coordinator for Prowers County has stated that in April, all sites will have drive-up distribution only. NO Walk-Ups will be allowed due to social distancing requirements. Each individual will not be required to sign for their boxes, but must still show a picture ID beforehand. This includes the Senior Box at the Lamar Distribution; a picture ID will be required.
Syracuse Dairy Adding Beef Cattle to Holly Operation
The Prowers County Planning Commission, following a public hearing on Wednesday, January 15, 2020, approved the request from Syracuse Dairy in Holly for an amendment to their Special Use Permit. The dairy intends to add about 20,000 head of beef cattle on their 610 acre operation south of Holly. The dairy consists of 8,000 head of dairy cows and the heifer operation has 14,500 head.
After additional discussion and a reading of the recommendation from the Land Use Office by Michelle Heigel, the commissioners voted unanimously in favor of the amendment. Some areas addressed in the recommendations determined the special use will not adversely affect public health, safety or welfare.
The Prowers County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications from persons who are residents of Powers County to fill one (1) position on the five member Prowers County Planning Commission with a term expiring January, 2024.
Commission members are required to meet at 8:00 a.m. on the second Wednesday of each month. Additional meetings may be required as needed. Commission members review land use applications and make formal recommendations based on the terms of the Prowers County Zoning Regulations, Subdivision Regulations and related plans. Appointed members serve as volunteers.
A Prowers County Application for Boards and Commissions is available on our website: www.prowerscounty.net or can be picked up at the Administration Office.