Local Businesses Standing With Us
Business owners in the area know that a healthy community is the foundation of a healthy local economy. These businesses have chosen to stand publicly with their neighbors, recognizing that an 80–100 year industrial quarry operation would fundamentally alter the character and quality of life that makes Southwest Allen County a place people want to live, work, and shop.
4 local businesses on the record.
Dear Members of the Allen County Plan Commission and Allen County Commissioners,
I am writing to express strong opposition to the proposed quarry and associated industrial development planned for southwest Fort Wayne, particularly near the residential communities of Sierra Ridge, Aurora Coves, Calera Coves, Asbury Park, and Asbury Woods. Residents throughout southwest Fort Wayne and Allen County have raised serious and well-founded concerns regarding this proposal, including potential impacts to groundwater and private wells, air quality from particulate and silica dust, increased heavy truck traffic, and noise and vibration associated with quarry operations. The proposed site’s close proximity to established neighborhoods, schools, wetlands, and major healthcare facilities raises significant questions about land-use compatibility and long-term public health and safety.
These neighborhoods represent substantial residential investment and are home to families who chose this area for its quality of life, environmental character, and sense of community. An industrial-scale quarry would permanently alter that character and place an unfair burden on nearby homeowners while offering limited direct benefit to those most impacted. Importantly, opposition to this project is not isolated — neighborhood associations, school officials, healthcare leaders, and the Fort Wayne City Council have all publicly expressed serious concerns or outright opposition, reflecting the breadth and consistency of community sentiment.
I respectfully urge county decision-makers to reject this proposal and to prioritize development that aligns with comprehensive planning principles, protects existing residential areas, and safeguards environmental and public health resources. Economic development should enhance our community — not undermine established neighborhoods and the quality of life they provide.
Thank you for your time and consideration. I ask that you stand with the residents of southwest Fort Wayne and deny approval of this proposed quarry development.
Sincerely, Charles S. Giese Division President
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