Grump files appeal over Mason County decision on gravel mine
BELFAIR — Grump Ventures LLC, which operates a gravel mine in Belfair, is appealing the decision by the Mason County Hearing Examiner to rescind a surface mining permit, saying the decision says was issued wrongfully.
The appeal to the hearing examiner’s decision will be decided in Thurston County Superior Court.
The SM-6 approval for the 66.5-acre mine was needed to ensure that the project complied with county zoning laws. Materials were excavated sporadically and infrequently from 1.87 acres at the site, which is considered a “hobby mine.” That type of mining may continue with the current decision.
The appeal claims that Mason County suddenly revoked the permit without notice to Grump Ventures in January 2020. The county’s decision stated the mining use had been abandoned for a period of more than two years — a two-year lapse in business activity requires re-permitting. However, the appeal argues that the county decided to revoke the permit for the mine being inactive for two years despite ongoing permit applications.
Read more: https://www.kitsapsun.com/story/news/2020/09/07/grump-ventures-files-appeal-over-rescinded-permit-66-5-acre-mining-operation/5721385002/