October 16, 2012
Updated Oct 16, 2012 at 2:16 PM PDT
The new "Carmelita Mine" project is being appealed today.
The Fresno Planning Commission approved the plan back in August.
A group wants to convert their farm land to an aggregate mine. They say Fresno has a shortage of the building materials. But local residents worry about the environmental impact of the mine.
Project opponents are appealing planning commission's decision to the Board of Supervisors.
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