PSPR25-005 Willcome log yard

Argued the zoning administrator erred in interpreting 'harvesting,' said she was never warned the commission lacked authority to revisit the use question, and asked the board to reject the staff recommendation and approve the plan.

Attorney for neighboring Dows urged the commission not to overturn the zoning administrator's interpretation without proper authority, cited stormwater problems downhill, and pointed to the Bloemaker v Dumont nuisance-per-se case.

Nearby resident said the operation expanded dramatically with constant truck traffic, isn't harvesting its own wood, and doesn't fit the neighborhood or help property values.

Responded to fuel-containment concerns, saying tanks under 1,320 gallons don't require containment and a port-a-john is on the site plan.