Comments from Citizens

Name City State Zip Code Commented Date Comment

Ivey Zoellers Sugar Creek MO 64050 US 2021-08-21 “””Please help protect our town! Quarries have already destroyed other townships in our area and we will suffer if we ignore the problem.”””

Brianne Specker Independence MO 64048 US 2021-08-21 “””My boys and I love living in the country, especially having lots of room to play and run outside. This quarry will brings hazardous dust, which means no more playing outside… Help us STOP the quarry!”””

Anne Mundy Independence MO 64058 US 2021-08-21 “””This also affects Eastern Independence. There are A LOT of people that live in this area! We will have to deal with blasting, which will damage our foundations and water supply, air quality from the dangerous limestone dust, damage to our roads from heavy trucks, over 800 acres that will be utterly destroyed!! Not only will families be displaced but so many animals will too!!”””

Leigh Ann Little Independence MO 64055 US 2021-08-21 “””This would be a disaster for this area on so many levels. Please do the right thing and deny this Change in Zoning Application for the sake of the health and well-being of the citizens, the ecology, and the economy of this area.”””

Karalee White Jefferson City MO 65101 US 2021-08-21 “””To help save my childhood home, my mother’s livelihood as an organic farmer.”””

Taylor McClain Independence MO 64052 US 2021-08-21 “””This is absurd! And dangerous!”””

Perry Beam Higginsville MO 64037 US 2021-08-21 “””Sugar Creek’s property values and quality of life will be adversely affected.”””

Cecelia Favrow Independence MO 64058 US 2021-08-21 “””I don’t want our air quality and environment destroyed by this quarry!!!!”””

Tina Wilson Independence MO 64050 US 2021-08-21 “””I live very close to sugar creek, I share the zip code. So for the sake of my and my neighbors community and air quality I am signing this petition.”””

Harold Edwards Independence MO 64055 US 2021-08-22 “””I’ve seen damage done by other quarries.”””

Tracy Shoate Independence MO 64054 US 2021-08-22 “””I am a stage IV lung cancer survivor and I still have problems breathing and I have oxygen at night. I like to get outside and get fresh air, I would prefer to do it at my own home but I DON’T want to breathe dust. I don’t want to hear explosions all hours and I certainly think that property values are low enough the way it is. If this happens, I will seriously consider moving.”””

Bethanney Manning Bland MO 65014 US 2021-08-22 “””I do not support this quarry.”””

Holly McClure Marshall MO 65340 US 2021-08-22 “””I grew up here keep it clean!”””

Mary Cadwallader Independence MO 64050 US 2021-08-23 “””I live close to Sugar Creek, share the zip code. I can walk to Sugar Creek City Hall. There is history in this area. At least one uncharted cemetery from Cholera 1800s. Also slaves from MO largest slave owner trader. (Jabez Smith). This area had river boat landings. Area needs archeological survey. There are no reasons for open pit mining.”””

Kate Kenner Guilford VT 05301 US 2021-08-23 “””Such a destructive and greedy species we are-truly the most dangerous and ultimate invasive one.”””

Michelle Eckman Overland Park KS 66213 US 2021-08-23 “””My home is right across where they want to do the quarry. This not only will greatly reduce our property value, be very loud with explosions and will put so much dirt in the air. I am very much against this!!!”””

Diana Hoff Independence MO 64050 US 2021-08-23 “””I agree as I live in the area as well, and this is not good for any of us!”””

Gina Herndon Independence MO 64058 US 2021-08-23 “””Because I am a homeowner in the Salem East subdivision. We are located just one street behind the Catholic church land adjoining the proposed open pit mining site. Noise, road damage, dust, pollution, and lose of property value are all very real concerns for everyone In this area.”””

Gina Bradley Independence MO 64055 US 2021-08-24 “””I believe that we devalue our environment when we make decisions on land based on economics.”””

Sandra McHenry “” “” “” US 2021-08-24 “””I have a ton of concerns.”””

Lee Adkins Kansas City MO 64134 US 2021-08-25 “””We already have problems with the ecosystems! Why do these changes need a second thought about tearing at the Earth. Makes no sense! This will be bad consequence if money rules over what natural order is needed for survival.”””

Glenda Buttgen Independence MO 64055 US 2021-08-25 “””I don’t want my water to be contaminated.”””

Norman Cox Independence MO 64052 US 2021-08-25 “””Haven’t we done enough damage yet”””

Jacki Allen Independence MO 64052 US 2021-08-25 “””Don’t want dust and trucks all over Sugar Creek..”””

Kent Strodtman independence MO 64058 US 2021-08-25 “””Many people have invested in this area because of the semi rural setting. This change of zoning will totally ruin this lifestyle due to the Mass amount of truck traffic.”””

Carol Allen Blue Springs “” 64015 US 2021-08-25 “””Please do not allow this to happen. I grew up in this neighborhood and do not believe this should take place.

Nicole Hazen independence MO 64056 US 2021-08-25 “””I don’t want our water contaminated! This quarry has no place by our cities and homes!”””

Rollie Hanks Kansas City MO 64114 US 2021-08-25 “””i live in front of the place they are planning to do this would anyone wanna have to live by that”””

Kathy Larson Independence MO 64058 US 2021-08-26 “””Mining near homes causes shifts in foundation. We already have to deal with the gigantic landfill blowing trash everywhere, I don’t want more dust. All that dust in electronics can decrease their life expectancy.”””

Willamina FLUDE Kansas City MO 64127 US 2021-08-26 “””Because I live in one of the areas and I like having clean water”””

Emily Rinacke Kansas City MO 64119 US 2021-08-26 “””This is not good for the citizens and residents of Eastern Jackson County.”””

Laura Berry Kansas City MO 64156 US 2021-08-26 “””This effects all of our homes and health on the daily already. We are already at risk for so many health complications due to being exposed to silicia. Expanding a quarry for monetary purposes means would selfish and disgusting when it would be killing our people over time. Less than 5 years of exposure to silica causes life long health complications. So why expand knowing damn well this is going to cause so many of our neighbors to suffer over time. This is just one of the many concerns I have.”””

Frederick Moore Blue Springs “” 64014 US 2021-08-26 “””I may have a solid issue to help you. I lived up on Atherton-Courtney Rd as a child. Right above the old Eton Tower switch where the Santa Fee and Union Pacific split. Directly above that and just immediately west of the small community on A-C road there is a large natural bowl south of and adjacent to the road. Highlighted by the single white house on the highest point there. within that natural bowl and along the dry creek bed, I would dig up multitudes of native american projectile points and scrappers…..way to many to be a few left from hunting….I surmissed that it was once a large permanent Indian settlement. If someone should go back out there with a local archeologist and prove that point, then the quarrying could be stopped there…Frederick J Moore US Army Retired…Independence Mo…816-886-7006….PS I have never shared this with anyone as i had always planned to go there again but know I am too old….”””

Elizabeth Kunkle “” “” “” US 2021-08-27 “””It will destroy our roads and homes. The air quality will be diminished and cause health/Lung issues”””

Amanda Thyfault Independence MO 64057 US 2021-08-27 “””We don’t need this.”””

Nicolas Thyfault Independence MO 64056 US 2021-08-27 “””We do not need this.”””

Steve Morris Las Vegas NV 89113 US 2021-08-27 “””I have family there that does not want all the noise and dust”””

Peter Mendelsohn Independence MO 64050 US 2021-08-27 “””The environmental impact of the quarry is undesirable, to say the least.”””

Patricia Jones Independence MO 64052 US 2021-08-27 “””Really, In the political view we live in today, We should contact AOC she would have a lot to say about this quarry affecting our Climate.Green New Deal”””

Sharon Mason Albuquerque NM 87107 US 2021-08-28 “””Private residents means just that! After a lifetime of saving to afford homes it’s not okay to disrupt their lives and property for your own profits. Would you want your homes & surrounding environment with your children in danger for their health? Reconsider your plan to use their dirt road & allow them to live their lives undisturbed. Thank you.”””

Valerie Dugger Independence MO 64058 US 2021-08-29 “””This will affect our neighborhood and our living experience if being in a somewhat secluded section on country-suburban living. Keep our road traffic minimal and quiet and our air clean!”””

Adrian Boyce Lee’s Summit “” 64081 US 2021-08-30 “””I’ll be praying for your family and property! Lots of love.❤️”””

Tina Johnson Kanab UT 84741 US 2021-08-30 “””I dont want it”””

Dena King Liberty MO 64068 US 2021-08-30 “””Affects my family members”””

Kim B. Jackson County – Independence MO “” US 2021-08-31 “””I live in Jackson County and my house is attached to this ground. I am concerned about the noise, the blasting impact to my house and the truck traffic. We live in the country for the benefit of close to town but the quiet of the country. This will have a major impact to my house value. Please stop this from happening.”””

DANA Gibbs GREENWOOD MO 64034 US 2021-09-01 “””Because we have one in Greenwood Mo and we feel your pain, there is concrete dust, which is unhealthy for your lungs, the roads thr trucks use are horrible, and the truck drivers speed, where children play,”””

Jordan Mallott Independence MO 64058 US 2021-09-01 “””I’m signing because my family’s land is at risk and these people have other limestone deposits to get into they DO NOT HAVE TO COME TOWARDS OUR HOMES”””

Caleb Alberts Independence MO 64058 US 2021-09-01 “””I live in Salem east and I dont want any damage to the neighborhood”””

Nancy Morris Sibley MO 64088 US 2021-09-01 “””I am signing because I am a homeowner in the immediate affected area.”””

Joshua Frazier Sugar Creek MO 64054 US 2021-09-02 “””I do not believe this is a good decision for our community, or our local environment. I appreciate your attention to my concerns.”””

Gary Metzger Independence MO 64056 US 2021-09-02 “””The Independence water supply which has so much underwater supply could be undermined and contaminated affecting 100,00’s of people. The risk is not determined, so without evidence, safety is first! Prevent the chance of contamination by merging polluted waters with the pure ones because of blasting.”””

Laura Hardman Independence MO 64050 US 2021-09-03 “””I love my area! I moved here to be surrounded by the noises of the wildlife. I love being close to the city but away from the noises of the city. The trucks coming in and out of the mine will destroy the peace and quiet. My owls will move away to a quieter area. The limestone dust will play havoc on the health of my family and all of my neighbors. Limestone dust is a respirable crystalline silica it is cancer causing agent. We have to protect the health of our families.”””

Lisa Greenawalt Independence MO 64050 US 2021-09-03 “””I do not want the quarry. I live in the Courtney Atherton area. The blasts from the last time shook our house often. I worry about the impact on my home and the additional problems it will create.”””

Jessica SINCLAIR Independence MO 64058 US 2021-09-03 “””I believe that the quarry changes will impact my life by causing issues with my house due to blasting and to the water system.”””

lauren hagedorn Independence MO 64057 US 2021-09-03 “””I live right in this area. I do not want to have more semis and explosion sounds in our quiet neighborhood.”””

McKayla Stanley Kansas City MO 64114 US 2021-09-03 “””I live in this area and want to continue to have decent air quality.”””

Aimee Jones Independence MO 64055 US 2021-09-03 “””This quarry will NOT bring anything to the City but blight. The City should be looking for more progressive ways to bring in tax revenue instead of turning an area next to conservation land into an environmental hazard to its residents, wildlife and surrounding areas.”””

Kali Cummings Independence MO 64057 US 2021-09-06 “””This is WAY too close to people’s homes. It will be uncomfortable for anyone to be outside, regardless of the measures taken to limit air pollution.”””

Ellie Williams Ozark MO 65721 US 2021-09-08 “””My family and friends live here, I’d hate to see the landscape and nature of the area decline.”””

Mel Downs Temecula CO 92589 US 2021-09-09 “””We have family on North Truman Road and I happen to meet I believe his name is Brian Mundy today and talked a little about the quarry. Hopefully it can be stopped. Not the right location for it.”””