P&Z recommends temporary hot‑mix asphalt plant on Sprenger land, subject to approach onto HWY 49

At its May 9 meeting, Grant County Planning & Zoning recommended that the county commission approve Knife River Materials' application to use David and Kelsey Sprenger’s agricultural land for aggregate storage and operation of a temporary hot‑mix asphalt plant (Permit #SCU-HWY49-14565500-C). The committee recorded Leipzig Township’s concurrence and set a clear condition: Knife River must create an approach straight onto HWY 49 before the recommendation advances to the commission.

The motion was moved by Barb Kraft and seconded by Vern Straub; the committee recorded the recommendation as approved unanimously. The minutes reference Leipzig Township meeting minutes for further detail but do not include technical drawings, a traffic or environmental analysis, or a county commission decision. The recommendation therefore represents the committee’s endorsement with a construction condition rather than final county approval.

Next steps: The county commission is the decision authority for Special/Conditional Use permits; the commission will receive the committee recommendation and supporting materials, including the referenced Leipzig Township minutes. The transcript does not specify a date the commission will act on this recommendation.