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SPECIAL/CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
Date : January 27, 1989
Applicant: Case Concrete Co.
Address of Applicant: Box 1815, Rifle CO 81650
Special/Conditional Use: Request Special Use Permit for expansion of sand and
gravel mining and processing operation. Existing operation has Conditional Use Permit.
Request includes periodic and temporar~ operation of asphalt plant.
Legal Description: Portions of the S2 of the SW!, the NE± of the SWt, and the N! of
the SE±, and the SW± of the SE±, all in Sec. 11; and the NW± of
the NWL SPr. 14: all within _L6S .. R.91W. _ iith_P_M_
Practical Description (location with respect to highways, county roads,
and residences): Approx. 1.8 miles east of Rifle, south of Hwy. 6 and 24.
Requirements:
1. Plans and specifications for proposed use.
2. Letters of approval from utility companies, sewage and
water. Road access and other information deemed necessary.
3. A vicinity map drawn to scale depicting the subject property,
location and use of building and structures on adjacent lots.
4. An impact statement on the proposed use where required by
Sections 5.Q3-5.03.12 of zoning Regulations.
5. Notice including the name of the applicant, description of the
subject lot~ a description of the proposed special use and time
and place 'for the hearing shall be given in the newspaper of
general ciiculation in that portion of the county at least
fifteen (15li days prior to such hearing time. Applicant shall
bear the co~t of advertising.
6. A copy of A~sessor's map showing property; and a listing of all
adjoining ~roperty owners of said property. Notice containing
information described under paragraph 5 shall be mailed to all
owners of record of these lots at least 5 days prior to the above
hearing by dertified return receipt mail and the receipts sl1all
be presente~ at the hearing by the app~icant.
7. A fee of $ '500.00 shall be charged for each application and
shall be submitted with the application.
8. Attach a cop'y of proof of ownership for your property. (Deed,
title insurance).
List all adjoining pr~perty owners of said property.
Yvonne ~-Chambers; Glen and Dorothy I. Chambers
Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad
P.O. BOX 1815
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RIFLE, COLORADO 81650 PORTABLE READY MIX
SAND AND GRAVEL
Garfield County Special Use Permit Application
Dick Casey Concrete Pit
January 1989
Prepared by:
Quaternary Environmental Consulting
1210 South Park Dr.
Monument, CO 80132
(719) 488-2769
PHONE (303) 62G·3489
OR (303) 825-1464
Introduction and Request
Casey Concrete Co. is making application for a Special Use Permit
for a sand and gravel operation and processing facilities located
approximately 1.8 miles east of Rifle. A Conditional Use Permit (No. 026)
has been previously granted for the existing gravel operation and concrete
plant. The original area of aggregate extraction is nearly depleted and,
in order to maintain a supply of materials for the manufacture of concrete
and general gravel products for construction purposes, the company needs to
expand the area of gravel extraction. The request also includes a
provision for the periodic and temporary placement of an asphalt plant on
site. The site and adjacent lands are zoned A-I.
Included in this application are the following:
-Special Use Permit Application Form with
information addressing the Requirements
specified on the application included on
separate pages as necessary.
-Copy of the Mined Land Reclamation Board
Permit Application included as an appendix.
Requirements
1. Plans and Specifications for Proposed Use
A. Legal Description:
The site is described as follows:
Portions of the st of the SWt, and the NEt of the SWt,
and the N! of the SEt, and the SWt of the SEt, all
within Section 11, Township 6 South, Range 93 West of
the 6th P.M.; and the NWt of the NWt, Section 14,
Township 6 South, Range 93 West of the 6th P.M.,
Garfield County, Colorado, containing 58.9 acres more-
or-less.
The permit area described includes the area of the
existing Conditional Use Permit.
B. Mining and Processing Plans:
Details of the mining and processing plans are given in Exhibit D
of the appended Mined Land Reclamation Board application.
C. Rehabilitation Plans:
Details of the Reclamation plans are given in Exhibit E of the
appended Mined Land Reclamation Board application.
2. Road Access and Letters from Utilities
A. Access Road:
Access to the site occurs immediately off and to the south of
Highway 6 and 24. The Exhibits B and C maps included with the appended
Mined Land Reclamation Board Permit application illustrate the access road.
From the site, one must travel either west (towards Rifle) or east (towards
Silt) along the Highway.
B. Utilities:
Electricity for the site is purchased from Public Service Company.
The Exhibit C map of the appended Mined Land Reclamation Board Permit
application illustrate the location of the powerline, No letter is thus
required. Water and sanitation facilities on site are self contained.
3. Vicinity Map
Exhibit B of the appended Mined Land Reclamation Board Permit
application is a l" = 2,000'scale vicinity map, and Exhibit C of the same
document is a l" = 200' site map illustrating the subject property and
adjacent structures.
4. Impact Statement
A. Natural Resources:
Information pertaining the site's natural resources (water,
wildlife, soils, vegetation) and impacts are given in Exhibits G, H, I, J,
of the appended Mined Land Reclamation Board permit application. Moreover,
reclamation of the site will occur so that the affected area can be used
for pasture and wildlife habitat.
B. Emissions Permit:
Emission permits have been obtained for the existing operation.
Attached is a copy of the original permit and invoices from the Colorado
Department of Health showing the permits to be current. The plan includes
a provision for the temporary and periodic location of an asphalt mix
plant. Such plants are required to be specifically certified. If this
type of facility is located on site it also will be properly permitted
through the Colorado Department of Health.
C. Uses and Impacts on Adjacent Lands:
The site and adjacent properties are currently zoned A-I. The
property to the north of the site is the Denver and Rio Grande Western
Railroad and Highway 6 and 24; the property to the east is the residence of
the Chambers and the land is used for farming and other agricultural
purposes; the property to the south and west is used for gravel mining
operations. The expanded operation will be compatible with the surrounding
uses, and will have minimal impact on adjacent agricultural lands.
D. Hours and Days of Operation:
The normal hours of operation are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. The normal
days of operation are Monday through Saturday (half-day Saturday).
Occasionally these times may be extended in order to meet the demand for
products.
E. Number of Employees:
The average number of employees ranges from about 10 to 15 and
includes both full-and part-time staff. The number of employees changes
as the demand for products changes and the number of future staff may be
more or less than the current level.
F. Truck Traffic:
Concrete is transported from the site in 8 cu. yd. mix trucks.
Other aggregate products are transported in trucks ranging from 12 to 25
ton capacity. The average volume of trucks has been about 6 to 7 round-
trips per day. Expansion of the gravel mining portion of the operation
will not affect the existing average volume of trucks since expansion is
necessary to obtain aggregate for the processing plant. Occasionally,
however, the volume of truck traffic may increase over the normal volume
depending on the need to supply special projects. Once the trucks leave
the site they travel along Highway 6 and 24 either westward towards Rifle
or eastward towards Silt. The volume of truck traffic attributed to the
operation is minimal relative to the total volume of traffic on Highway 6
and 24.
G. Fuel Storage:
A 1,000 gallon diesel fuel storage tank is located above ground
and immediately adjacent to the plant site. Refer to the Exhibit C map of
the appended Mined Land Reclamation Board permit application for the
location of the tank. The tank is contained by a berm and no additional
enclosure is necessary.
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FINAL APPROVAL 0
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Concrete P1ant located one mi1e east of Rifle at 27358
'Highway 6, Garfii:i d County, Colorado.'
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. h~tl;;r, TH!S Pf:RMIT !3 GRANTED SUB.JECT TO ALL RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE
: }'}''.f;,,}\ COLORADO Aln QUALITY CONTflOI. COMMISSION AND THE COLORADO AIR QUALITY
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1. 0 artirnb:.c: ;•mis.sior' s:1all rot exceed O.S lb/hr .
. 2. Areas subj0rt to heavy vehfcle traffic shall be watered as necessary tn
minim,1~e du·;t.
painted .o~ the perrnitted equipn:P.nt for identification
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TOTAL POINTS: 3
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TYPES
CONCRETE BATCHING ACTIVITY,
SILO, AND HAUL ROAD
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180.00
N<•TE: REMlT YELi.OW COPY OF INVOICE WIT!! PAYMENT TO ENSURE PROPER CREDIT
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COLOhADO DEPT. OF HEALTH/4210 E. llTH AVENUE/DENVER,CO 80220/ATTN: DEPT-400
COMPANY: DICK CASEY CONCRETE INC
ADDRESS: P. 0. BOX 1815
COUNTY/SOURCE CODE: 1520/000
INVOICE DATE: 02/19/88
CITY RIFLE STATE CO ZIP 81650
PERMIT NUMBER
C-12,796
NO. OF POINTS
1
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TOTAL POINTS: 1
TYPES
CONCRETE BATCH PLANT
TOTAL DUE:
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NOTE: REMIT YELLOW COPY OF INVOICE WITH PAYMENT TO ENSURE PROPER CREDIT
H. Industrial Performance Standards:
The operation will comply with all industrial performance
standards regarding noise, vibrations, emissions, storage and disposal of
materials, storage of fuel, water quality and other considerations as
described in Section 5.03.08 (1-6).
5. Newspaper Notice
Such notice will be published at a later date in conformance with the
established requirements.
6. Assessor's Map and List of Adjoining Property Owners
Included herein is a copy
subject property illustrated.
property owners per the parcel
Parcel Number
298
306
305
7. Application Fee
of the County Assessor's map with the
The following is a list of adjoining
numbers given:
Property Owner
Richard N. Casey
Box 1815
Rifle, CO 81650
Yvonne D. Chambers
28586 Hwy. 6 & 24
Rifle, CO 81650
Glen and Dorothy Chambers
28584 Hwy 6 & 24
Rifle, CO 81650
Denver & Rio Grande
Western Railroad
413 7th
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
A check in the amount of $500.00 is attached.
8. Proof of Property Ownership
The subject property is owned by the following:
Landowners: Richard N. Casey
Box 1815
Rifle, CO 816502
Yvonne D. Chambers
Box 768
Silt, CO 81652
Copies of deeds for the affected property are attached. The portion
of the property currently permitted was originally leased from Glen and
Dorothy Chambers of Rifle. This portion property was subsequently deeded
to Yvonne D. Chambers of Rifle. A copy of pertinent sections of the lease
with Glen and Dorothy Chambers, including the section regarding assignment,
is included herein.
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one·helf C~I of Lll rent• and royalt.l•• dedv•d rr .. ltHin9
•nd production frart any o.ll, 9aa, 9ravel, or other 1199re9ate•
and •ineralo in or,upon the aubjeat real property,
• Said parcel ia conveyed toqether with two and one-half fa~>
•haree in the Orand lliv•r Ditch and to9eth•r w.ltb perpetual,
non·excluaive ea11menta tor aoceu end · uUlit.l•• flrat, ••
dHcribed 91!. page 5 et m;a9raph 21 of that Aq.ree .. nt recorded
In Book '-rt at Pa9e of the Oerl.ltld County Clerll and
Recorder,"iiia'""1econd aa to owa1
An ••••m~nt tor ace••• and utility purpoaea, extendtn9 froia
the northerly boundary line of th• property above dt•ortbtd
to the aoutheaaterly line of the Denver end II.lo Orandt Wt1tarn
Railroad ri9ht-of•way, to·witr
_ Be9innln9 at a . point on th• 1outheaaterly rtght·of•way of aald
railroad whence the atone monu.,ent for th• 1aat quarter corner·
of 1ald Section 11 btara North 10•05•43• 1«1t 17J.19 t .. t1 thenoe
·along IAid ri9ht-of·way North U'll '41" lut 50,00 ftttl thence
1Hvin9 Hid rt9ht·of•way t7. 54 feet alon9 the aro of a so. oo
foot radiua OHYe to the rt9ht havtn9 a ahord btarl.119 al South
Jt'OS'00° WHt U.IO feet1 thence loutlt 16 141'19' W.at 404,11
fHtl tl1•nce Sooth ll'U'OO" lftet 1'0,7J fHt to the Northeut
corner of the above·deaoribtd parcel1 thtnae South 70'J4'3S"
Weit 47,14 feet alon9 the · northerlY, boundary of the
abovt·d~toribtd f.UDel I thence NOrth 31 '44 00° Int 114, 04 fHt I
thence North 16 41•31• 8Ht 405,H fettl thenaa North 12°11'00°
w.,t U.J4 feet to • point on the aoutheaaterly ri9ht·of•way
Of Hid raUrotdl. thaaae North U'1Q'30° laat JO,t4 feet to
the poi•• Of bt9inni11t•
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AGREEMEN'r
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this r;;t/-day of
//,./A .P ____ ,l~ A.O. By and Between GLEN o. and DOROTHY I.
~ of Rifle, Colorado, hereinafter called "LESSOR", and
RICHARD N. CASEY of Rifle, Colorado hereinafter called "LESSEE".
WITNESSETH THAT: The parties hereto, for and in
consideration of the mutual convenants and agreements herein
contained, do hereby agree as follows:
1. The Lessor does hereby grant, demise and lease to
the Lessee for the exclusive and only purpose of exploring for,
mining, removing, crushing, washing and marketing sand and gravel
(aggregate), and to produce and market Ready Mixed Concrete, and
to produce and market Asphalt, thereon and therefrom, that real
property situated in the County of Garfield, State of Colorado,
described on Exhibit A, ·attached hereto and incorporated herein by
this reference.
2. Receipt is hereby acknowledged of ONE DOLLAR
other good and valuable considerations as consideration upon
execution of this lease.
and
the
3. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD said land for a term of five (5)
years from the date a "Permit Application" covering all or any
part of the leased premises (other than that part presently
permitted) has been approved by COLORADO MINED LAND RECLAMATION
BOARD, and subject to the terms and conditions herein provided.
That certain Agreement recorded as Reception No. 291545 shall be
deemed merged in this Agreement upon the commencement of the term
hereof.
4. The "Royalty• payment shall be in the amount of
l thirty-five cents ( 35¢) per ton for each and every ton of
other charge and that such payment shall subrogate Lessee to the
rights of the holder thereof, Lessor further agrees that all such
payments may be deducted from any royalty thereafter payable to
Lessor. Lessor further warrants that Lessee shall have peaceable
and quiet possession thereof as provided herein.
apply for
8. The Lessee shall allit:ai:R all necessary "Permits" as
required by the County of Garfield and the State of Colorado with
reference to the COLORADO MINED LAND RECLAMATION ACT of 1976 or
any successor statute or law, and such applications and permits
shall become a part of this Agreement and the mining operations
shall be conducted in strict compliance with all of the laws,
rules and regulations thereunder.
9. The Lessor shall make available to the Lessee,
copies of the deed, water rights and other documents necessary to
complete permit applications. Lessor shall otherwise cooperate
with the Lessee in connection with the approval process. Lessor
shall not contest or oppose any permit applications from time to
time submitted by the Lessee, except opposition based upon breach
or termination of this Agreement.
·:IJ, t.!'.)r), .. t:-""~""°L:'.ac.1r):; r)f t-·~is /1_qr:'-.:.'.1ent, Lessor does
hereby grant an extension oc time ot two (2) years, to the Lessee
for the purpose of completing a reasonable reclamation program, as
required by the COLORADO MINED LAND RECLAMATION BOARD or its
successor.
11. The word "Lessor" wherever used herein shall
include Lessor, their heirs, representatives, administrators,
successors, and assigns: and the word "Lessee" wherever used
herein shall include Lessee, its successors and assigns.
12. This Agreement shall be assignable in whole or in
part by the Lessee or the Lessor.
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EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
A parcel. of land situated in the SWJ..;SWJ..;, and the Nl; of Lot 3 in
Section 11, and Lot l in Section 14, •rownship 6 South, Range 93
West of the 6th P.M., described as follows:
Beginning at a point on the southeasterly right-of-way of the
Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad whence the East quarter
corner of Section 11 bears North 63°10'30" East 3016.35 feet and
North 80°05'43" East 873.19 feet; thence South 488.92 feet; thence
South 89°37'26" West 399.52 feet; thence South 00°15'00" East
827.42 feet; thence west 630.34 feet; thence North 800 feet to a
point on the southeasterly right-of-way of said railroad; thence
North 63°10'30" East 1150.00 feet to the point of beginning.
EXHIBIT B
1. Reservations and exceptions contained in the United
States Patents recorded in Book 12 at Page 87 and in Book 12 at
Page 545:
a. Subject to the right of t.he proprietor of a
vein or lode to extract and remove his ore therefrom.
b. There is reserved
granted a right of way thereon
constructed by the authority of the
from the lands
for ditches or
United States.
hereby
canals
2. Easement to Colorado Ute Electric Association,
Inc., recorded August S, 1976, as Reception No. 273844 in Book 487
at Page 492.
2. Lease Agreement with Elam Construction, Inc.,
recorded March 26, 1979, as Reception No. 292900 in Book 525 at
Page 6 6; SljSEJ..;SWJ..; and SWJ..;SEJ..; of Section 11; NWJ..;NEJ..; and NEJ..;NWJ..; of
Section 14.
3. Oil and Gas Lease with Cimarron Gas Company
recorded May 26, 1983, as Reception No. 342432 in Book 628 at Page
42.
4. Ditches, roadways, and powerlines as shown on the
survey prepared by Landmark Services.
5. Agreements by and between Glen o. and Dorothy I.
Chambers, Lessors, and Dick Casey Concrete, Inc., Lessee, recorded
in Book 521 at Page 869 and in Book 582 at Page 317.
STATE OF COLORADO )
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COUNTY OF GARFIELD )
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On this G ...:--"-day of ,-')_ t . , _,
above and foregoing instrument wa'S,/acknowledged
O. CHAMBERS and DOROTHY I. CHAMBERS.
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19Y-::l,; A. D.
before me by
Witness my hand and official seal.
My Comm1ss1on Expires Dec. 2. 1987
My Comm i s s ion Exp i r es : ---;.::;:::::;::;::::===~-:::;--:;--
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the
GLEN
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Notary·,-~ublic ~---~---
STATE OF COLORADO
SS
COUNTY OF GARFIELD )
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On this '''i/ . _/, -. "'' , 19 <;? (: A. D. clay of
above and ::oregoii1'9_i_f:S trument. ~:·was acknowl 12dqed before !ne
RICHARD N. CASEY.
Witness my hand and official seal.
111 ~~mminlon Expir~ Dec. 2. 1987
the
by
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23. Contemporaneously with the execution hereof, Lessee is
purchasing certain adjoining lands from the granter, as more par-
t icul arly described in Exhibit "C" attached. Lessee covenants and
agrees that gravel mining operations on the property described in
Exhibit "C" shall not be commenced until the gravel reserves on
the property subject to this Agreement have been exhausted in
accordance with the terms hereof. As indicated above, exhaustion
gravel underlying the batch plant, the parking and stock pile
areas and the other mining and processing facilities located on
the leased premises, or access thereto.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto executed this
Agreement as of the day and year first above written.
LESSEE: LESSOR:
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Richard N. Casey /f
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Gfen o. Chambers
Ch ambers
P.O . BOX 1815
RIFLE , COLORADO 81650
Bo.
PORTABLE READY MIX
SAND AND GRAVEL
(110) to (112) Conversion Application
Dick Casey Co ncrete Pit
File : M-78-349
Garfie ld Co un ty
January , 1989
Pre pared by:
Quaternary Environmental Consulting
1210 South Park Dr.
Monument, CO 80132
(71 9) 488-2769
PHONE (303) 625-3489
OR (3031625-1464
REGULAR (112) PERMIT
APPLICATION FORM
This fonn contains two major parts: (1) General Operation lnfonnation and (2) Exhibits
A-P. When you submit your application, be sure to include four signed copies of the
General Operation Infonnation, four copies of Exhibits A-P, and a check for the
application fee described under (4) below. To expedite processing, please provide the
infonnation in the fonnat and order described in this fonn.
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GENERAL OPERATION INFORMATION
Type or print clearly, in the space provided, all infonnation described below.
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1. Applicant/Operator Name: Casey Concrete Co.
2. Operation Name (Pit, mine or site name): Dick Casey Concrete Pit
3. Application type: Regular (112) Pennit Operation.
4. Application Fee for Pennitted Acreage*
($50.00 + $15.00/acre, 1st. 50 acres;
penni tted ____ ___. 58.9
acres.
$10.00/acre, 2nd. 50 acres; $5.00/acre, 3rd. 50 acres;
$1.00/acre, any additional acreage; maximum fee of
$2 '000. 00) . *
Note penni tted acreage and application fee and
attach a check for this amount when you file. $800.00* application fee.
5. Substance(s) to be mined (e.g., gold/silver/gravel): Sand and Gravel
6. Owners(s) of Substance to be Mined
(check applicable box(s)): IX! Private 0 State 0 Federal 0 Indian
7. Owner(s) of Record of Affected Land
(check applicable box(s)): OD Private 0 State 0 Federal 0 Indian
8. Type of Mining Operation
(check applicable box(s)): IX] Surface 0 Underground 0 In-situ
9. Location Infonnation. The center of the area where the majority of mining will
occur lies in:
COUNTY: Garfield
PRINCIPLE MERIDIAN (check one}: (XI 6th (Colorado) O 10th (New Mexico)O Ute
TOWNSHIP (write number and check direction): T _6_ O North llO South
RANGE (write number and check direction): R 93 O East IX! West
SECTION (write number): S _l_l_
QUARTER SECTION (check one): o-i:rr-0 NW 0 SE t!l SW
QUARTER/QUARTER SECTION (check one): 0 NE 0 NW ID SE 0 SW
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
(miles and direction Approximately 1.8 miles east of Rifle.
from nearest town and
approximate elevation) Aoproximately 5.335 ft. elevation
* If the operator is a unit of State or county government, an application fee is not
~quired. A fraction of an acre must be counted as one acre for fee calculation.
"* Note: application fee is based on 49.72 ac. (50 ac.) because of credit taken
for the existing Limited Impact acreage (9.18 ac.).
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l O. Correspondance Infonnati on
11.
12.
APPLICANT/OPERATOR (name, address, and phone of name to be used on pennit)
I ndi vi dua 1 's Name: Richard N. Casey
Company Name: Casey Concrete Co.
Street: Box 1815
City: Rifle
State: __ _cC:..:oc::l"'o"'ra'°'d'""'o _____ Zip Code : --'-8_16-"5-'-0 __
Area Code: ( 303) Te 1 ep hone: ---""62._,5,_--"3-'-48""'9'--------
PERM ITT! NG CONTACT (if different from applicant/operator above)
Individual's Name:
Company Name:
Street:
City:
State: Zip Code: -----
Area Code:
INSPECTION CONTACT (if different from applicant/operator above)
Individual's Name:
Company Name:
Street:
City:
State: Zip Code: -----
Area Code: ____ Telephone: ------------
Primary future 0 Cropland(CR) 0 Pastureland(PL) 0 General Agriculture(GA)
land use (j1 Rangeland(RL) 0 Forestry(FR) 0 Wildlife Habitat(WL)
(check one): 0 Residential (RS)O Recreation( RC) 0 Industrial/Commercial (IC)
0 Developed Water Resources(WR) 0 Solid Waste Disposal(WD)
Primary present 0 Cropl and(CR) []! Pastureland(PL) 0 General Agriculture(GA)
land use 0 Rangeland(RL) 0 Forestry(FR) 0 Wildlife Habitat(WL)
(check one): 0 Residential(RS) O Recreation(RC) 0 Industrial/Commercial(IC)
0 Developed Water Resources(WR)
To the best of my knowledge, all the infonnation presented on this application~ and
the attached Exhibits A-Gare true and correct (must be signed by applicant/operatqr).
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Date: January 27, 1989 By: /~'/!,,_//(/ (a~
. ;_)
Owner
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Exhibit A -Legal Description
Portions of the S~ of the SWt, and the NEt of the SWt, and the N~ of
the SEt, and the SWt of the SEt, all within Section 11, Township 6 South,
Range 93 West of the 6th P.M.; and the NW± of the NW!, Section 14, Township
6 South, Range 93 West of the 6th P.M., Garfield County, Colorado,
containing 58.9 acres more-or-less.
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,LORADO-GARFIELD CO
SCALE 1:24 000 ~===~===~t=::;:=~==="===EO ~~~~~~s=~~~~==~l MILE
1000 o 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 FEET ~E:::!:;~:~::;:;:."'s:::~:=:~o!:::!~:::!!:::::=, =,IL:=O=:METER
CONTOUR INTERVAL 40 FEET
Exhibit C
Pre-Mining/Mining Plan Map
-Refer to Map Pocket at End of Application -
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Exhibit D -Mining Plan
This is a conversion application for an existing sand and gravel
operation located in Garfield County. A Limited Impact permit (M-78-349)
was originally granted for the operation in 1979. The Conversion
application includes all the area of the Limited Impact permit and expands
the permit boundary.
The area to be mined is approximately 1.8 miles east of Rifle and lies
on an alluvial terrace at an elevation of approximately 5,340 feet.
Historically, the adjacent area and portions of the immediate site have
been mined for aggregate over a period of several decades.
The affected area is expected to be mined in three phases as
illustrated on the Exhibit C map. The location of existing features,
immediately adjacent structures and other pertinent information are also
portrayed on this map. The life of the mine, based on the present demand
for materials, is estimated to be about 20 years; the actual rate of mining
will depend on the changing demand for materials. The best current
estimate for phasing of the operation is provided as follows:
Phase and Acreage Mining Period
Phase 1 -19.3 ac. *
Phase 2 -19.4 ac. Approx. 10 yrs.
Phase 3 -20.2 ac. Approx. 10 yrs.
* Mining in Phase I is near completion but the processing
portion will remain until completion of the operation.
Phase I is the existing disturbed area and processing site. The
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aggregate is mined, sized and manufactured into concrete at the batch plant
illustrated on the Exhibit C map. Mining operations in Phase I are near
completion and work will then begin in the Phase II area. However, the
processing portion of the operation is expected to remain in the Phase I
area over the life of the operation.
Phase II will expand operations in a northeasterly direction from the
existing Phase I area. Prior to mining, the upper 12 to 18 inches of
topsoil will be stripped from the area to be disturbed and stockpiled
around the perimeter of the site. As a stabilization measure, any topsoil
which is to be stockpiled longer than about one growing season will be
broadcast seeded with a perennial sod-forming grass cover such as western
wheatgrass at a typical rate of 20 pounds/acre. The site will then be
mined to a depth of about 25± feet, which is approximately the same depth
mined in the Phase I portion of the operation. Once operations in the
Phase II area have begun, reclamation of the completed portions of the
Phase I area will occur. Subsequently, concurrent reclamation will then
occur with mining in the Phase II area.
Phase III will involve stripping and stockpiling of soil, and
operations similar to those in the Phase II area. Once operations in the
Phase III are underway, reclamation of the Phase II area will be completed.
Final reclamation of the processing site and the Phase III area will occur
upon completion of mining.
Conventional equipment will be used for mining the material: dozers,
frontend loaders, scrapers and haul trucks. The pit will be dewatered as
described in Exhibit G. The material will either be mined, sized and used
to make concrete at the processing site in Phase I, or removed and used for
other aggregate products. Various product stockpiles are also created on
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site for future needs (refer to the Exhibit C map),
In addition, it is anticipated that the need for asphalt may
periodically arise and a portable batch.plant may be placed temporarily on
site depending on the need for local paving projects. The area anticipated
for such a use is shown on the Exhibit C map as the process area.
Overhead powerlines cross the Phase II area and are illustrated on the
Exhibit C map. Colorado Ute Electric maintains an easement for these
structures. The Exhibit C map also illustrates the location of the poles
used to support these lines. Because of the limited depth to be mined, and
location of poles relative to the excavation, the operation will not
materially affect the stability of these structures. The powerline shown
on the Exhibit C map as being immediately west of the office is the supply
line for the office and plant. The line was placed specifically for this
operation and power is purchased from the Public Service Company.
A small irrigation ditch is illustrated on the Exhibit C map as
crossing the Phase III and Phase II areas. The ditch and water are owned
by the operator and used to irrigate the pasture. The irrigation ditch and
water will be appropriately controled to accomodate the operation as
necessary. Additional information regarding the ditch and is given in
Exhibit G.
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Exhibit E -Reclamation Plan
A series of ponds ranging in size from approximately 2.5 to 5.7 acres
will be created. Most of the affected area has been previously used for
pasture. The goal of reclamation will be to stabilize the site and use the
area surrounding the ponds as rangeland/non-irrigated pasture.
Additionally, by virtue of creating ponds as a result of mining, the site
will gain some attraction as wildlife habitat. The ponds created may also
be stocked with fish. It is anticipated that approximately 29± acres of
the total 58.9 acres permitted will become ponds. The remainder of the
permitted area will be revegetated or remain undisturbed. The Exhibit F
map included herein portrays the anticipated final topography of the site.
Reclamation will be implemented in conjunction with mining operations.
As described in Exhibit D, it is expected that there will be three phases
to the operation. Once mining moves into another phase, reclamation will
be completed in the previous phase and there should be minimal lag in the
timing and area unreclaimed.
All final slopes of the ponds created will be graded to no steeper
than 2:1, except from 5 feet above to 10 feet below the expected water line
where slopes shall not be steeper than 3:1 as given by Rule 6.l(f), The
surface areas around the pond have minimal slope and virtually no grading
will be required on the surface areas surrounding the ponds (those areas
away from the shore). The final surface configuration of the lands
surrounding the ponds, except the shore, will generally be identical to the
existing surface slopes (nearly level to a few percent). Soil salvaged
during operations will be used for replacement on disturbed areas. The
soil will be spread to a depth of about 6 to 8 inches on the disturbed
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areas of Phase I (per the existing permit) and to a depth of about 12
inches on the Phase II and Phase III areas.
Prior to reseeding, any compacted areas will first be scarified. The
disturbed areas will then be seeded with the mixture appearing below. The
proposed seed mixture slightly revises and increases the diversity of the
existing approved seed mixture. The mixture includes species which are
adapted to various soil textures. The proposed mixture makes provisions
for sod and bunch grasses and emphasizes native species. The seeding rates
are based on a density of 40 pure live seeds (PLS) per square foot (drilled
rate). For the purposes of purchasing seed, a bulk rate is also given with
the appropriate pure live seed rate incorporated into the calculations.
RECLAMATION SEED MIXTURE AND CULTURAL PRACTICES
Drilled Rate
Pounds Bulk Pounds
Species % of Mix PLS/Ac. To Purchase
Streambank Wheatgrass 25 2.9 3.3
Western Wheatgrass 20 3.2 5.0
Galleta 20 2.2 3.2
Alkali Sacaton 15 0.2 0.3
Indian Ricegrass 15 1.9 4.2
Yellow Sweetclover 5 0.3 0.4
Total 100 10. 7 16.4
If broadcast seeded, the seeding rate will be doubled. The seed
will be harrowed in or covered with a drag chain or similar measure
in order to give approximately 1/2 inch of soil cover.
Seeding will occur during the late fall or early spring (from about
October 31 to April 1) in order to take advantage of available soil
moisture conditions during the spring.
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Fertilizer will be applied at a rate of 40 lbs./ac. available
nitrogen, and 40 lbs./ac. available phosphate and worked into the
soil during seed bed preparation.
Hay mulch will be applied to south and west facing slopes at a rate
of approximately 1 to 2 tons/acre, and mechanically crimped to
anchor it against blowing.
Domestic livestock grazing will be controlled until the vegetation
has had an opportunity to become established.
The off ice and batch plant consists of a mobile office and moveable
equipment respectively. These structures will simply be moved from the
site upon completion of the operation.
The access road serves entry to other adjacent property and will
therefore remain upon completion of the operation.
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Exhibit F
Reclamation Plan Map
-Refer to Map Pocket at End of Application -
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Exhibit G -Water Information
Ground Water
Ground water will be encountered during mining. The depth to ground
water is expected to range from about 8 to 10 feet below the ground
surface. This is based on information obtained from several holes
excavated with a backhoe in the Phase I, II areas during January 1989.
However, it is likely that some seasonal fluctuations occur in the level of
water table occur due to runoff and irrigation practices in the area.
Historically, since operations began at the site in 1979, the pit area
has been dewatered by pumping into an adjacent downgradient pond only when
actual mining occurs. This eliminates the need to discharge the water to
the stream and, because of infiltration through the gravel, allows clean
water to re-enter the alluvium, and minimizes the affect of drawdown.
According to the operator, dewatering operations in the pit do not have any
noticible affect on the levels of water in adjacent ponds which surround
the affected area. For the additional area to be mined, the technique of
dewatering will be similar to the existing method which has been used at
the site since inception of operations. Dewatering of the pit area to be
worked will continue to occur by pumping to an adjacent pond, one that has
been previously mined in the affected area. Because the pit takes several
years to mine, dewatering will only occur during the period the site is
actually mined.
Water for use in the gravel washing portion of the operation conducted
in the plant will be obtained from a pond immediately adjacent to the
plant and then routed directly back into the pond. There are are no
chemicals used in the operation but this method allows the settling of
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sediment into the pond and filters the water as it percolates back through
the alluvium. The plant is operated intermittently (about 60-days per
year) and requires about 800 gpm during washing operations.
As indicated in Exhibit E, it is anticipated that approximately 29±
acres of the total 58.9 acres permitted will become ponds.
Surf ace Water
Runoff from the site occurs over slopes ranging from less than 1
percent to about 2 percent towards the south and southwest. The drainage
occurs as overland flow across pasture and over the area currently being
worked. Because of the low inclination of slopes much of the water
infiltrates into the ground surface and the effective runoff is limited.
Runoff occurs only during brief periods of the spring melt and intense
summer storms. No additional measures will be required to control surface
flow.
A small irrigation ditch crosses the Phase III and Phase II areas.
The ditch is a shallow, narrow grass-lined earthen channel excavated into
the ground. The ditch is owned by the operator and the water is also owned
by the operator through shares in the Grand River Ditch Company. The ditch
on the subject property is not the main irrigation ditch in the area but a
lateral of the ditch used to water the pasture and terminates on site.
Water is distributed across the pasture by shallow furrows. During the
course of operations, it is likely that those areas not being mined will
continue to be irrigated. Water from the ditch will be controlled as
necessary to accommodate the mining operation.
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Exhibit H -Wildlife Information
The operation is expected to have a minimal impact on wildlife during
the course of operations. Mining has the effect of immediately displacing
animals inhabiting the area to be disturbed and animals using the area for
foraging or hunting. The elements of potential wildlife habitat are rated
on a basis according to the amount of vegetation that is available to
wildlife as food and cover.
The kind and abundance of wildlife that populate an area depend
largely on the amount and distribution of food, cover, and water. If any
one of these elements is missing, inadequate, or inaccessible, wildlife
becomes scarce or does not inhabit the area. The majority of the area to
be disturbed per this application exists to the northeast of the present
limited impact permit area. The site is open and pastured by domestic
livestock but produce plants that provide food, cover and some nesting
areas that are primarily attractive to rodents and ground-dwelling birds,
and the predators that feed on these animals. Wooded areas to the south of
the site provide an abundance of cover and nesting areas.
According to ratings criteria relating soils, vegetation types, and
wildlife habitat potentials, undisturbed areas immediately surrounding the
existing limited impact affected would be rated as good for rangeland or
openland-type of habitat. Where ponding occurs, the area is also
attractive to waterfowl and other animals that utilize such areas. Where
trees and shrubs are present to the south of the affected area, and the
area is undisturbed, it would be considered good for riparian-woodland
wildlife habitat. The cultivated area to the northeast of the existing
permit area would be considered as fair for rangeland or openland-type of
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habitat.
The major species likely to be transient to or inhabit the site or
immediately adjacent areas are given below. There are no threatened or
endangered species known to inhabit or frequent the actual area to be
affected by the operation. In addition to the information provided herein,
the Division of Wildlife has previously commented that for the original
permit area the impact would be minor.
Birds
Finch
Mourning Dove
Meadowlark
Owls
Various Other Songbirds
Hawks
Waterfowl
Bald Eagle
Raven
Pheasant
Reptiles/Amphibians
Salamander
Toad
Garter Snake
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Larger Mammals
Mule Deer
Raccoon
Skunk (Striped, Spotted)
Muskrat
Beaver
Coyote
Grey Fox
Rodents
White-footed Mouse
Meadow Vole
Pocket Gopher
Cottontail Rabbit
Chipmunk/Ground Squirrel
Whitetail Jackrabbit
Exhibit I -Soils Information
The affected area lies at an elevation of about 5,340 feet and has
slopes ranging from nearly level to a few percent. The soils are developed
in alluvium and are generally deep and loamy to sandy-textured. The area
has been recently mapped by the USDA Soil Conservation Service (SCS).
Descriptions of soil units given below are based on an adaptation of the
available SCS data. Figure I-1 is a soils map showing the general
delineation of the soils present in the subject area. The majority of the
soils present in the area to be disturbed are representative of the Kim
loam and, the Wann sandy loam. A small area of halaquepts-type soils are
present on the extreme northerly side of the existing limited impact permit
area.
(Kl) -Kim Series
The Kim series are fine-loamy, mixed, mesic Ustic Torriorthents and
consist of deep, well drained soils, that formed in colluvial alluvial
outwash from mixed shale and sandstone. These soils occur gently sloping
terraces area at elevations of about 5,000 to 6,000 feet. The soils are on
slopes of about 3 to 12 percent. Also included with the map unit are small
areas of geographically associated soils and soils of similar competing
series.
Typically the surface layer is a yellowish brown or light yellowish
brown loam about 17 inches thick. The underlying material is light
brownish gray loam to a depth of of about 60 inches; but in places the
underlying material is stratified with fine sandy loam. Permeability is
moderate. The surface runoff is slow and the erosion potential is
moderate. The available water capacity is high. A representative profile
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SOIL MAPPING UNITS
Kl -Kim loom, 3 to 6 percent slopes.
Ho -Holoquepts, variable soils, nearly
level slopes.
Ws -Wann sandy loom, I to 3 percent slopes.
To -Torrifluve nts, nearly lev111 slopes(out-
side permit area)
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of the Kim loam is included herein.
(Ws) -Wann Series
The Wann series are coarse-loamy, mixed, mesic Fluvaquentic
Haplustolls and consist of deep, somewhat poorly drained soils that formed
in alluvium derived from sandstone and shale. These soils occur on low
terraces and valley bottom land at elevations of about 5,000 to 6,500 feet.
These soils are on slopes of about 1 to 3 percent. Also included with the
map unit are small areas of geographically associated soils and soils of
similar competing series.
Typically the upper part of the surface layer is a dark grayish brown
sandy loam about 8 inches thick, and the lower part is dark grayish brown
fine sandy loam about 4 inches thick. The upper part of the underlying
material is mottled, light brownish gray fine sandy loam and sandy loam
about 24 inches thick, and the lower part is mottled light brownish gray
coarse sandy loam to a depth of about 60 inches. Permeability of these
soils is moderately rapid. Runoff is slow and the potential for water
erosion is moderate. The available water capacity is high.
(Ha) -Halaguepts
This soil type is consists of deep, somewhat poorly drained to poorly
drained, nearly level to gently sloping, salt-affected soils on low
terraces. Slopes are 0 to 6 percent. The soils are extremely variable.
The upper 24 inches ranges from loam to clay, and the underlying layers are
generally gravelly, Stratified sand gravel and cobbles are at a depth of
24 to 40 inches, with gravel and cobbles occurring at or near the surface
in some areas.
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(Kl) Kim Series --Representative Profile
Ap -0 to 7 inches; yellowish brown (lOYR 5/4) loam; dark
yellowish brown (lOYR 3/4) moist; weak fine platy structure;
soft, very friable, calcareous; mildly alkaline; gradual
wavy boundary.
Al2 - 7 to 17 inches; light yellowish brown (lOYR 6/4) loam, dark
yellowish brown (lOYR 3/4) moist; weak very fine granular
structure; soft, friable, slightly sticky and slightly
plastic; calcareous; moderately alkaline; clear wavy
boundary.
AC -17 to 26 inches; light brownish gray (lOYR 6/2) loam, dark
grayish brown (lOYR 5/2) moist; weak medium subangular
blocky structure; slightly hard, friable, slightly sticky
and slightly plastic; calcareous; moderately alkaline; clear
wavy boundary.
Cl -26 to 36 inches; light brownish gray (lOYR 6/2) loam,
grayish brown (lOYR 5/3) moist; weak fine subangular blocky
structure; slightly hard, friable, slightly sticky and
slightly plastic; 10 percent cobbles and sandstone
fragments; calcareous; moderately alkaline; clear wavy
boundary.
C2 -36 to 60 inches; light brownish gray (lOYR 6/2) loam,
grayish brown (lOYR 5/2) moist; massive; slightly hard,
friable, 10 percent cobbles and sandstone fragments;
calcareous; moderately alkaline.
The A horizon has hue of lOYR or 7.5 YR, value of 5 to 6 dry and 3 to
S moist, and chroma of 2 to 4. The C horizon has hue of lOYR or 7.5 YR,
value of S to 7 dry and 4 to 6 moist, and chroma of 2 to 4. Some visible
lime concretions are found intermittently throughout this horizon in many
places.
Source: SCS Soil Survey, Rifle Area, Garfield County (1985).
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(Ws) Wann Series --Representative Profile
Ap -0 to 8 inches; dark grayish brown (lOYR 4/2) sandy loam;
very dark grayish brown (lOYR 3/2) moist; weak medium
subangular blocky structure parting to moderate fine
granular; soft, very friable, few very fine white (lOYR 8/2)
salt accumulations; calcareous; mildly alkaline; clear
smooth boundary.
Al2 - 8 to 12 inches; dark grayish brown (lOYR 4/2) fine sandy
loam, very dark grayish brown (lOYR 3/2) moist; few fine
distinct yellowish brown mottles; weak medium subangular
blocky structure parting to moderate fine granular; slightly
hard, friable; calcareous; moderately alkaline; clear smooth
boundary.
Cl -12 to 17 inches; light brownish gray (lOYR 6/2) fine sandy
loam, dark grayish brown (lOYR 4/2) moist; few fine distinct
yellowish brown mottles; massive; soft, very friable;
calcareous; moderately alkaline; clear smooth boundary.
C2 -17 to 36 inches; light brownish gray (lOYR 6/2) sandy loam,
dark grayish brown (lOYR 4/2) moist; many distinct yellowish
brown mottles; massive; soft, very friable, calcareous;
moderately alkaline; gradual smooth boundary.
C3 -36 to 60 inches; light brownish gray (lOYR 6/2) coarse sandy
loam, dark grayish brown (lOYR 4/2) moist; many distinct
yellowish brown mottles; massive; loose, very friable,
calcareous; moderately alkaline.
The A horizon has hue of lOYR, value of 4 or 5 dry and 2 or 3 moist,
and chroma of 1 or 2. The C horizon has hue of lOYR or 2.5 Y, value of 6
or 7 dry and 4 or 5 moist, and chroma of 2 or 3. Thin lenses of stratified
sand and silts occur intermittently in the C horizon.
Source: SCS Soil Survey, Rifle Area, Garfield County (1985).
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Exhibit J -Vegetation Information
Native vegetation in the potential plant community would include
mainly wheatgrasses, alkali sacaton, Indian ricegrass, as the predominant
grasses. The characteristic undisturbed plant community based on
associations with soil types is given as follows:
Soil Type
Kim loam
Wann sandy loam
Species
Indian Ricegrass
Bluebunch Wheatgrass
Western Wheatgrass
Prairie Junegrass
Muttongrass
Big Sagebrush
Needle-and-thread
Rabbitbrush
Alkali Sacaton
Baltic Rush
Rabbit brush
Skunkbush Sumac
Saltgrass
Sedge
Relative Percentage in
Plant Community
15
15
10
10
10
10
5
5
35
10
10
10
10
10
The following data represents a compendium of information developed
during a vegetation inventory of the original permit area conducted by
staff of the SCS, and additional information obtained during a field visit
in January 1988.
Plant Species of the Affected Area
I. Existing Disturbed Area --Previously Mined
The site exists on slopes that range from nearly level to a few
percent. The site occurs in and immediately adjacent to the existing
limited impact permit area and reflects vegetation which has invaded around
the area that has been previously disturbed by mining activities.
Vegetation is sparse and bare ground is widely distributed. Where present,
the ground cover is estimated to be approximately 30 percent density. The
total annual yield is estimated to be about 1,000 pounds/acre, air dry.
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Trees and Shrubs
Cottonwood (Populus sp.)
Salt Cedar (Tamarix sp.)
Rabbitbrush (Chrysothamnus sp.)
Skunkbush Sumac (Rhus trilobata)
Willow (Salix sp.)
Grasses and Grass-like Plants
Forbs ---
Cheatgrass (Bromus tectorum)
Russian Thistle (Salsola kali)
Lambs Quarter (Chenopodium sp.)
Sunflower (Helianthus sp.)
Hairy Golden Aster (Heterotheca sp.)
II. Undisturbed Areas --Existing Location
Estimated
% Composition
10
15
T
T
T-2
T
60
5
T
T
The site exists on slopes that range from nearly level to a few
percent, The site occurs in and immediately adjacent to the existing
limited impact permit area which has not been disturbed by mining
activities. Vegetation was inventoried on the best range area to give an
indication of the site's capability. The ground cover is estimated to
range from about 15 percent to approximately 40 percent density. The total
annual yield is estimated to be about 1,500 pounds/acre, air dry.
Trees and Shrubs
Estimated
% Composition
Black Greasewood (Sarcobatus vermiculatus) 10
Rabbitbrush (Chrysothamnus sp.) T
Sagebrush Artemesia tridentata) T
Cottonwood (Populus sp.) T
Willow (Salix sp,) T
Grasses and Grass-like Plants
Forbs ---
Saltgrass (Distichlis stricta)
Junegrass (Koeleria sp.)
Lambs Quarter (Chenopodium sp.)
Russian Thistle (Salsola kali)
Hairy Golden Aster (Heterotheca sp.)
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80
T
7
5
T
III. Undisturbed Areas --Conversion Area
The majority of the area to be disturbed per this application exists
to the northeast of the present disturbed area. The site is used for
irrigated pasture. The land surface is very gentle and slopes to the south
and southwest at site exists on slopes that range from less than 1 percent
to around 2 percent. The site was visited in January of 1989 and was
covered with snow. Moreover, the site has been mowed and identification of
individual species and their relative composition in the plant community
was not possible. Therefore, the former landowner was interviewed to
determine what vegetation was being cultivated. According to Mr. Chambers,
the area had been planted on several occasions within the past 4 to 5
years. Adjacent to the southerly side of the site exist some local
cottonwood and shrubs. The Exhibit C map illustrates the location of this
type of vegetation. The ground cover is estimated to be approximately 60
to 70 percent density. The total annual yield is estimated to be about
2,500 pounds/acre, air dry.
Trees and Shrubs
Cottonwood (Populus sp.)
Grasses and Grass-like Plants
Forbs
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Intermediate Wheatgrass (Agropyron
intermedium)
Orchardgrass (Dactylis glomerata)
Alfalfa (Medicago sativa)
Dandelion (Taraxacum sp.)
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Estimated
% Composition
T
15-40
10-30
25-50
T-5
Exhibit K -Climate
Climatic data regarding temperature and precipitation for the town of
Rifle, located about two miles to the west of the pit site, is given here.
The temperature data is for a period of record of 52 years; the period of
record for the precipitation data is for 57 years. Additional climatic
data was obtained from Climates of the States, Colorado, by Joseph Barry,
U.S. Department of Commerce, Climatography of the United States, No. 60-5.
The mean annual temperature is about 47.8°F. The mean minimum January
temperature is about 9°F.; the mean maximum January temperature stands at
about 38°F. In July, the mean minimum temperature is about 48°F and the
mean maximum temperature is about 88°F. The seasonal temperature ranges
from the 90°1 s to a low of 0 to -20°F.
The mean annual precipitation is about 11 inches. The greatest
monthly precipitation occurs in the winter months, while June is the driest
month. Snow during the winter months can amount to a significant amount of
moisture in some years. The mean annual snowfall is about 49.9 inches,
with the majority of the moisture occurring between the months of November
through March. Snow falling on this area melts early, encouraging the
growth of cool season grasses.
The frost-free period (daily minimum temperature higher than 32°F)
ranges from about 84 to 143 days in length; the growing season for native
plants is May through September with the optimum growth period in the early
spring and summer months.
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Exhibit L -Reclamation Costs
Reclamation costs are based on a phase bonding of the operation and
represents the estimated maximum unreclaimed area to occur at any given
time. The operation will soon be completed in Phase I and move into Phase
II. Once operations begin in Phase II, reclamation of the completed
portions of Phase I will commence and continue concurrently with
operations. Estimated costs are based on reclaiming the disturbed areas of
Phase I and about 5 acres of Phase II. The rate of mining has been
historically slow (about 1 ac. per year), and this plan would thus allow a
certain area for operations to get underway in Phase II while commencing
and completing reclamation on the worked out portions of Phase I.
Thereafter, Phase II would be completed while concurrent reclamation occurs
on the worked out parts of the phase. The same would occur for the Phase
III portion.
There will then be about 8.8 acres of water in Phase I and 3.2 acres
of water in Phase II portion per this plan. Approximately 8.7 acres will
become the shoreline and immediate slopes into the ponds; of this,
approximately 3.5 acres will be above the water and require soil
replacement, preparation, seeding. There will be approximately 9.2 acres
of non-shore surface area (equipment storage area, near shore areas, etc.)
to be minimally affected but are included in the estimates for ripping,
seeding, etc. Approximately 3.3 acres between both areas will remain
undisturbed and require no reclamation.
Grade pit sideslopes with D-9 dozer. Approx.
8.7 ac. of shoreline slopes. $1,500/acre X 8.7 ac.
Replace approximately 8 inches (approx. 3,865 cu.
yd.) on Phase I area and 12 inches (approx. 1,788
cu. yd.) of soil on Phase II area (on shore area
above water) using a 621-B scraper and D-9 dozer.
$0.80/cu.yd. X approx. 5,653 cu. yd.
Ripping/discing. $125/ac. x approx. 12.7
Seed and seeding. $200/ac. x approx. 12.7
Fertilizer. $80/ac. X approx. 12.7 ac.
Mulch 2 tons/ac., mechanically crimped.
$250/ac X approx. 12.7 ac.
Remove structures. No cost, structures are
moveable and valuable.
Misc. site clean-up.
Mobilize/demobilize equipment.
ac.
ac.
Total
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$13,050
4,522
1,588
2,540
1,016
3,175
0
500
1,000
$27,391
Exhibit M -Compliance with Local Zoning
The existing operation was granted a Conditional Use Permit by
Garfield County in 1978. For the additional area to be affected, a new
application has been submitted for a Special Use Permit. The process
requires consideration before the Board of County Commissioners.
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Exhibit 0 -Source of Legal Right to Enter
This statement is provided to acknowledge that Casey Concrete Co. has
the legal right to enter and mine the lands described in Exhibit 'A' of
this application and illustrated on the accompanying maps~
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By, ·,1::1.l_/ M~~
Richard N. Casey d-
Date January 27, 1989
Subscribed and sworn before me this 27thday of January , 1989.
&?1t \M.ar,/1_./ R;ifi;; Turner
Notary Public
My Commission Expires: 8-11-90
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Exhibit P -Owners of Record
Owners of Surface and Substance to be Mined
Leased Land:
Yvonne D. Chambers
Box 768
Silt, CO 81652
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Fee Simple Land:
Richard N. Casey
Box 1815
Rifle, CO 81650
Exhibit Q -Municipalities Within Two Miles
The following is a list of municipalities within two miles of the
proposed affected area:
City of Rifle
202 Railroad Ave.
Rifle, CO 81650
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PUBLIC NarICE
Take Notice that Casey Concrete co. has applied to the Board of county
Commissioners, Garfield county, State of Colorado, to grant a Special use
Permit in connection with the following described property situated in the
county of Garfield, state of colorado; to-wit:
Legal Description: Portions of the S 1/2 of the SW 1/4 and the NE 1/4 of
the SW 1/4 and the N 1/2 of the SW 1/4 and the SW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 all
within Section 11, T.6S, R.93W of the 6th P.M., and the NW 1/4 of the NW
1/4, Section 14, T.6S, R.93W of the 6th P.M., Garfield county, Colorado
containing 58.9 acres, more or less.
Practical Description (location with respect to highway, county roads and
residences): An area located approximately 1.8 miles east of Rifle off of
State Highway 6 & 24.
Said Special use Permit is to allow the Petitioner to expand an existing
sand and gravel mining and processing operation
on the above described property.
All persons affected by the proposed Special use Permit are invited to
appear and state their views, protests or objections. If you cannot
appear personally at such hearing, then you are urged to state your views
by letter, particularly if you have objections to such Special use Permit
request, as the Board of county commissioners will give consideration to
the comments of surrounding property owners and others affected in
deciding whether to grant or deny the request for the Special use Permit.
This Special use Permit application may be reviewed at the office of the
Planning Department located at 109 8th Street, suite 303, Garfield county
courthouse, Glenwood Springs, Colorado between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and
5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday.
That public hearing on the application for the above Special use Permit
has been set for the 13th day of M:trch, 1989, at the hour of 10.00 A.M.
at the office of the Board of county commissioners, Garfield county
courthouse, suite 301, 109 8th Street, Glenwood Springs, COlorado.
Planning Department
Garfield county
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DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
MINED LAND RECLAMATION DIVISION
FRED R. BANTA, Director
MEMORANDUM [J' ··· ' i : '.
DATE:
County, City, and Town Zoni~Ol~~:Y.~"~ ; ,
I;~ FEU 101989 :i' ii1 ,1 t0
February 6, 1989 ·~AHHELD COUNT'{
TO: Garfield County Planning Department
109 8th Street Ste 200
Glenwood Springs, CO 81602
FROM: Daniel I. Hernandez 1)~
Pursuant to the requirement of the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Act* to
infonn counties and certain municipalities of mining and reclamation pennit
amendment applications filed with this office, please know that Dick Casey
Concrete, Inc. has filed a/an conversion to the mining operation at or near
Section 14.0, Township 6.0 S, Range 93.0 W, 06th Prime Meridian. The
applicant proposes to reclaim the site for rangeland.
The applicant is required to place a copy of the application for public
inspection with the Clerk of the county in which the proposed mine is
situated. This is intended to provide the application for public review and
comment. Please note that it is not intended to be made a part of public
record by recording.
The Board is tentatively scheduled to consider this application on
April 26, 1989.
If you have any questions, please contact me.
~icle 32 of Title 34, Colorado Revised Statutes, as amended.
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215 Centennial Building, 1313 Sherman Street Denver, Colorado 80203-2273 Tel. (303) 866-3567