Hearing date slated on Dusty grain pads

A hearing on the application of McCoy Land Co., a subsidiary of Pacific Northwest Farmers’ Cooperative, for a conditional use permit for grain storage on a 66-acre parcel site at the intersection of Highways 26 and 127 just south of Dusty has been scheduled by the Whitman County Hearing Examiner for April 25 in the auditorium of the Public Service Building at 7 p.m.

The company originally sought a zone change and that brought objections from Dusty area residents at a Sept. 5 session which was continued until Oct. 3.

The Oct. 3 session was dropped after the company requested a stay with the intent to apply for a conditional use permit instead of a zone change.

McCoy listed plans to install four concrete pads at the site.

The company submitted the application Feb, 12. They also plan a driveway, truck scales and an office. Cost of this project is in excess of $5 million.

Among factors that brought objections to the plan in September was the expected increase in truck traffic which would be generated as the grain is hauled into the piles and later hauled out.

Written comments on the proposal will be accepted up until 4 p.m. on the day of the hearing. Comments should be sent to the planning office, Box 430, Colfax 99111-0430. Fax comments can go to 397-6210.