May and June have been busy for Bristow's Alexander Kot, who has led discussions on proposed asphalt plants that would be located at 9514 Hornbaker Road, northwest of Manassas and within a few miles of Sheffield Manor, Victory Lakes, Saybrook and other communities.
The early June meeting was held at Old Dominion Baptist Church on Linton Hall Road, where more than 150 people learned about the health, environmental, traffic and property value risks associated with asphalt plants. Representatives from Gainesville's Wetland Studies and Solutions Inc. were present to answer questions.
Among other concerns, Kot said, the plants would be close to Victory Elementary School. Kot said his research indicated the proximity could affect the health of children with asthma and other medical conditions.
In May, the Prince William County Planning Commission recommended approval for Finley Asphalt & Sealing Inc.'s permit request for its business.
Kot said his initial concerns were, first, that most residents had not heard of the plans, and second, residents were not educated on the toxins produced by asphalt plants. "I know how bad the effects are," he said.
Kot is encouraging communities to contact the Board of County Supervisors to voice concerns.
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