Commissioners on Tuesday upheld a decision to give Wild Water West the go-ahead to build a roller coaster.

Wild Water West was in front of the county planning commission in February, and the board recommended approval.

The planning commission's decision was appealed by a resident and nearby business owner Josh Nelson who had concerns regarding decibel level at the property line, which brought the request to the full commission.

Nelson, an owner of Blue Haven Barn and Gardens, told commissioners he wasn't opposed to the roller coaster, but he was concerned about the potential noise level construction and the coaster itself would bring, and how it would impact events at the venue.

Wild Water West General Manager Francis Phillips told commissioners the park had done studies and predicted the decibel level to be at just over 40 at the property line, about 20 decibels less than what Nelson had asked the park to try and keep it under.

"I’d be happy to visit with them and keep them informed," Phillips said of his business neighbors. "My desire is not to be a thorn for anybody."

Commissioners encouraged the business owners to keep open communication if the sound becomes an issue.

The park team has been tossing around the idea of adding another "major attraction" for the last few years, Brian Rehnke, Wild Water West director of operations, said in February.

Phillips said the park is hoping to begin putting in footings in April, with the goal to open the coaster in August.

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