The Montezuma County commissioners approved a controversial high-impact permit Monday for a multi-purpose industrial area just north of Cortez.
Dave and Lana Waters of D&L Construction had listed hot-mix asphalt plants and ready-mix concrete operations as possible uses on their 35-acre tract near the George Geer bike trail. During the lengthy public hearing, opponents – who were overwhelmingly in the majority – voiced concerns about dust, noise, traffic and fumes. The applicants finally agreed to remove asphalt and concrete from the list of uses, but said they could return at any time and ask for permits to conduct such operations.
