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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2.0 BOCC Staff Report 07.13.1998BOCC 7 /13/98 PROJECT INFORMATION AND STAFF COMMENTS REOUEST: APPLICANTS: LOCATION: SITE DATA: WATER: SEWER: ACCESS: EXISTING ZONING: Special Use Pennit for extraction of Natural Resources (sand and gravel mining) Custom Crushing , Inc. A parcel of land located in portions of Sections 11, 14 & 15, T6S, R93W of the 6th P.M.; more practically described as a parcel located just south of U.S. Hwy 6 & 24, just east of Rifle. 119.8 acres Hauled and ponds Portable toilets U. S. Hwy. 6 & 24 Agricultural/Industrial -A/I I. RELATIONSHIP TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN The subject property is located in District F -River/Flood Plain Severe Environmental Constraints. II. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSAL A. Site Description: The site, known as the "MMM/Chambers Gravel Pit", which is located in the Colorado River flood plain on the southeast side of Rifle The proposed pit is in an area previously mined under ?or owners and will modify the mined areas. (vicinity map is shown on page (;I. ). B. Project Description: The applicants are requesting the issuance of a special use permit to allow for expansion of the existing gravel mining operation for the extraction of up to 100,000 cubic yards of material for use in construction projects ~ .. 7 in the Rifle area. The life of the operation is estimated to be extended by 10 years and 17 acres of additional area will be disturbed and converted into ponds The entire operation will be located in a pit located on the east side of the existing operations. Working hours will be 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday thru Saturday. Access will be from an existing driveway onto Highway 6 & 24. The operation will use hauled water for personal water and sewage needs of the project employees will be accommodated by the use of portable toilets. Present plans call for using up to 3.0 acre feet annually of water in 'e p:,ssing of the gravel (See copy of the applicant's impact statement on pgs. .-Z ). III. MAJOR ISSUES AND CONCERNS 1. Zoning: The proposed pit is located in the Agricultural/Industrial zone district, which allows for natural resource extraction as a Special Use permit. 2. Comprehensive Plan: The following statements are from the Garfield County Comprehensive Plan Urban Area of Influence Policies, Comprehensive Plan Goals, Objectives and Policies applicable to this application: A. "Encourage industrial expansion where similar development already exists in approptiate areas, i.e. within or adjacent to platted industrial parks, within designated industrial zones in existing towns, or adjacent to existing similar development." B. "The County may deny development proposals on the basis of: 1.) Lack of access to the site; 2.) Inadequate road access which will create an inadequate road with large daily truck volumes; or, 3.) A road which is already at or above its design capacity and due to the terrain or geology of the area, cannot be further improved to safely accommodate additional daily traffic." 3. Air Quality: Air emissions from the proposed project will be subject to State air pollution control regulations and the applicant has included the State Air Pollution Emission Notice (APEN) for the gravel operation in the application. The APEN for any equipment required to have one, should be submitted prior to operation in the pit. 4. Regulations Pertaining to Industrial Operations. A gravel extraction operation falls under the following industrial classification, per Section 2.02.31: Extraction: "to draw out or forth; hence to derive as if by drawing out", removal of physical matter in a solid , liquid or gaseous state from its naturally occurring location; the initial step in utilization of a natural resource; examples include -z- petroleum and natural gas wells, shale and coal mines, gravel pits, timber cutting. Section 5.03.07 includes a description of an impact statement required as part of the SUP submittal. These Regulations require that the applicant provide the following information: " . .Its location, scope, design and construction schedule, including an explanation of its operational characteristics. " This information, consistent with Section 5.03.07, was submitted with the application and is included with the Staff Report. Furthermore, Section 5.03.07 establishes requirements for industrial operations. Each of these requirements are presented below, followed by a discussion regarding the conformance of the SUP these requirements. Section 5.03.07 requires that the impact statement shall show that the use shall be designed and operated in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations of the County, State and Federal Governments, and will not have a significant adverse effect upon: A.) Existing lawful use of water through depletion or pollution of surface runoff, stream flow or ground water; Tue applicant states in the application that the water used for the project is supported by a water right of the applicant for 0.45 cfs, which is estimated to be I 00 times the projected amount of water to be used on an annual basis. B.) Use of adjacent land through the generation of vapor, dust, smoke, noise, glare or vibration, or other emanations; The applicant states that there should be no objectionable noise glare or vibration beyond the property lines. Tue operation is going to include a lot of water in the operation and all plants used in the operation are required to comply with state air emission permits issued for each piece of equipment. C.) Wildlife and domestic animals through creation of hazardous attractions, alteration and existing native vegetation; The site has been an operational gravel pit for a number of years, and the proposed use will not result in any additional disturbance beyond the existing activities. Part of the proposed reclamation is wildlife habitat. D.) Truck and automobile traffic to and from such uses shall not create hazards or nuisances to areas elsewhere in the County; -5- 5. It is estimated that there will be a maximwn of 50 loads of asphalt or concrete hauled from the site on a typical day. All traffic will access onto Hwy. 6 & 24, which has acceleration and deceleration lanes to the site. There should not be any traffic hazards or nuisances to other areas as result of this operation. E.) Sufficient distances shall separate such use from abutting property which might otherwise be damaged by operations of the proposed uses; The applicant states that the nearest neighbors are 1500 ft. to the north and over 1800 ft. to the south of the site. They also note that there has been gravel mining operations in the same area since the 60's. City of Rifle Comments: Rifle supports the application, providetJ.it,W>es not interfere in any way with the City's raw water intake. (See letter pg.~) IV. SUGGESTED FINDINGS I. That proper publication and public notice was provided as required by law for the public hearing before the Board of County Commissioners. 2. That the hearing before the Board of County Commissioners was extensive and complete, that all pertinent facts, matters and issues were submitted and that all interested parties were heard at the hearing. 3. That the application is in compliance with the Garfield County Zoning Resolution of 1978, as amended. 4. For the above stated and other reasons, the proposed use is in the best interest of the health, safety, morals, convenience, order, prosperity and welfare of the citizens of Garfield County. V. RECOMMENDATION APPROVAL, subject to the following conditions of approval: 1. All proposals of the applicant shall be considered conditions of approval unless stated otherwise by the Board of County Commissioners. 2. That a copy of the Colorado Department of Health APEN permit shall be submitted for each asphalt or concrete batch plant operating on the site, prior to operation at the site. 3. Prior to issuance of the Special Use permit, a copy of the approved Division of Minerals and Geology, amended Construction Materials Regular 112 Operation Reclamation Permit be submitted to the County Planning Department. -4- 4. That if the operation is determined to be interfering with the City of Rifle raw water intake, all activities causing the interference with be discontinued immediately and corrective action taken by the applicant to remedy the problem will occur immediately. 5. All recommendations of the Colorado Division of Wildlife contained in an April 30, 1998 letter will be adhered to by the applicant, during the life of the pit and final reclamation. -~- ' " l PREPARED FOR: .-----.. I I ~t:f I \v1ll -I 555;1{1 \ rr f 4.P ~., ~ l!>1 ·"' .. .. ' ~ It• 77 • ,. ) j ------ ···. ·· ..... . • f ::. . • .... ·· ... ~:L~ . : \I ( ' ' \ \\ ~-~-:·~/-· -~- ·····:··' ti I.I ·-· . .:11 . N 27346 Hrry. 6 k 24 y W~E Custofiiierushing, Custom Crushing Inc. P.O. Box 1556 v TITLE: INDEX MAP Rillo, Colorado 61650 I S ~E~I I .. ~-,-~!"ARED fff: J. E. STOVER & ASSOCIATKS I----==:;:::::::;;;:::;:::=-.,. --~~:-;:-:-:::---:-:----------r::=-:-:-:-:-:-::-----------f ': ... ~~~-':;~:.::'.7,~ 2766 cosnv""' u •.. suite 101 DRAWN BY: I L.K.J. I 05/08/98 DMG LD. No. M-79-205 JDWG. NAME: • . ----G1·ond Jct., CO 6JIS01j I I EXHIBIT-B ··~··.;.;~,;;.:·;~-· DESIGNED BY: . -~ ... ---~-,··c···"·,~·:"':::-~=lcHECKED BY: ' 1 • 7" = 2000' SCALE: /\..l".l"LlCATlUN Special Use Permit GARFIELD COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT 109 Eighth Street, Suite 303 Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 Telephone: 970.945.8212 Facsimile: 970.945.7785 Submittal Date: 5( 14 J C/B Base Fee:. ___ $~4~0=0 ____ _ Applicant: Custom Crushing, Inc. Address of Applicant: P. 0 • Box 1 5 5 6 Tl h 970-625-3738 e ep one· SpecialUseBeingRequested:Gravel pit expansion, concrete & asphalt plant Zone District: __ A_/_r __________ Size of Property: 1 20 Acres Application Requirements: These jtems must be submitted wjth the application l] Plans and specifications for the proposed use including the hours of operation, the amount of vehicles accessing the site on a daily, weekly and/or monthly basis, and the size of any existing or proposed structures that will be utilized in conjunction with the proposed use. Please submit this information in narrative form and be specific. 2] If you will be using water or will be treating wastewater in conjunction with the proposed use, please detail the amount of water that would be used and the type of wastewater treatment. If you will be utilizing well water, please attach a copy of the appropriate well permit and any other legal water supply information, including a water allotment contract or an approved water augmentation plan. 3] A map drawn to scale portraying your property, all structures on the property, and the County or State roadways within one(!) mile of your property. If you are proposing a new or expanded access ont.o a County or State roadway, submit a driveway or highway access permit. 4] A vicinity map, showing slope of your property, for which a U.S.G.S. 1:24,000 scale quadrangle map will suffice. 5] A copy of the appropriate portion ofa Garfield County Assessor's Map showing all public and private landowners adjacent to your property. Include a list of all property owners and their addresses. 6] Attach a copy of the deed and a legal description of the property. If you are acting as an agent for the property owner, you must attach an acknowledgment from the property owner that you may act in his/her behalf. 7] For all applications pertaining to airports, the oil and gas industry, power generation and/or transmission industry, or any other classified industrial operation, you must submit an impact statement consistent with the requirements of Sections 5.03, paragraphs 1 thru 3; 5.03.07, inclusive; and 5.03.08, inclusive. The consideration of this proposed Special Use will require at least one(!) public hearing, for which public notice must be provided. The Planning Department will mail you information concerning this bearing(s), approximately 30 days prior to the scheduled hearing. You will then be required to notify, by certified return receipt mail, all adjacent landowners and publish the notice provided by the Planning Department, in a newspaper of general circulation. Both these notices must be mailed/published at least 15 days prior to the public hearing. The applicant shall bear the cost of mailing and publication and proof of mailing and publication must be submitted at the time of the public hearing. The informati9,n-pi?tained ~ this appli,cation is complete and co~~ct, to the best of my knowledge: Applicanr?J 0 / /.'{A~-1-? Date: s//lf}l/98 -7- ( ( Custom Crushing, Inc. Garfield County Special Use Pennit Application 1. NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY Custom Crushing Inc. is currently operating a gravel pit which is located approximately 1.5 miles east of Rifle, CO, south of State Highway 6 & 24 and north of the Colorado River. The operations are being conducted under Division ofMinerals and Geology Penni! No. M-79-205. The current operation is located in portions of the following lands where the gravel reserves are nearly depleted. Township 6 South. Range 93 West. 6th P.M Section 10: SEY.SEY. Section 15: NYiNEV. Custom Crushing has acquired the right to mine some additional lands to the east of its existing operations. The new mining area will extend the life of the mining operation about 10 years. The new mining area will be contiguous to the currently pennitted area and is located in portions of the following lands: Township 6 South. Range 93 West of the 6th P.M. Section 11: S Y,S Yi Section 14: NYiNYi The mining method in the new area will be the same as the current operation. Gravel will be excavated and loaded from the pit with dozers, front-end loaders and backhoes and will be hauled to the crushing and screening area with trucks. The pit run gravel will be crushed and screened. Some of the gravel will be washed including concrete sand. With the exception of the possible importation of a concrete batch plant and a asphalt hot mix plant, no new structures will be constructed. The portable crushing and screening plant will simply be relocated to the new mining area. The office and shop will remain at their current location. It is very difficult to estimate the number of vehicles that will access the site on a daily, weekly and/or monthly basis. The majority of traffic to and from the site is in the fonn of trucks hauling processed gravel from the site. The amount of gravel hauled from the site is a function of building activity in the area including road construction and/or improvement projects. A busy day would see 100 vehicles per day. The hours of operation are 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. six days per week. The mining operation in the expanded area will result in the construction of a series of ponds ranging in size from approximately 1 to 5 acres. The goal of reclamation will be to stabilize the site and convert the area surrounding the ponds to a rangeland/non-irrigated pasture land use. -8- ( ( I \. The ponds will also serve as wildlife habitat. It is anticipated that approximately 17 acres of the expanded area will become ponds. The remainder of the permitted area will be revegetated or remain undisturbed. To the extent possible, existing trees including dead cottonwoods will be left standing. A band of cottonwood trees and low brush will remain in the 100-foot wide buffer zone between the mined area and the Colorado River which will provide excellent habitat for bald eagles and other species of wildlife. Islands will be created in the ponds if adequate overburden material is available. The shorelines of the ponds will be irregularly shaped and the final slopes of the ponds created will be graded to no steeper than 2: 1, except from 5 vertical feet above to 10 vertical feet below the expected water line where slopes shall not be steeper than 3: 1 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). Topsoil salvaged during operations will be used for replacement on disturbed areas. The soil will be spread to a depth of about 6 to 12 inches. Prior to reseeding, any compacted areas will first be scarified. The disturbed areas will then be seeded with the mixture appearing below: Reclamation Seed Mixture Drill Rate Seeding Rate Pounds Species Pure Stand PLS/Acre Tall Wheatgrass 8-10 3 Western Wheatgrass 10 3 Russian wildrye 8-10 2 Alkali Sacaton 2-3 I If available Yellow sweetclover 10-12 0.5 -9- ( ( 2. WATER Ground Water The major aquifer in the Colorado River watershed is the alluvium associated with the river itself. Water quality would be expected to be similar to that of the river. Perched terraces, which consist of the alluvium remaining from higher Pleistocene river levels, and alluvial fans, are also significant aquifers where present. Ground water associated with the alluvium 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 the water level in adjacent pits. However, it is likely that some seasonal fluctuations will occur in the level of water table due to runoff and irrigation practices in the area. Historically, pit areas have been dewatered by pumping into an adjacent down gradient pond only when actual mining occurs. This eliminates the need to discharge the water to the river and, because of infiltration through the gravel, allows clean water to re-enter the alluvium, and minimizes the affect of drawdown. Dewatering operations in the pit should not have any noticeable 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 some pits take several years to mine, dewatering will only occur during the period the site is actually mined. Water from the Phase II pits will be pumped into the reclaimed lake shown on Exhibit C Premining/Mining Map. Water from the Phase III pits will either be pumped to the reclaimed lake or the Phase II pits. Water for use in the gravel washing portion of the operation will be obtained from a pond immediately adjacent to the plant area and then routed directly back into the pond. Water will be directed to spray bars at the crusher to control dust and is typically obtained from the discharge of the dewatering pump. There are no chemicals used in the operation but this method allows the settling of sediment into the pond and filters the water as it percolates back through the alluvium. -10- ( c I \ Surface Water Runoff from the site occurs over slopes ranging from less than I 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. Water Consumption Water consumed by a gravel operation, including, but not limited to, dust control, water removed with the mined product, and reclamation irrigation is estimated to equal 4% of the product mined. (ref. Office of the State Engineer Memorandum dated February 28, 1998). Therefore, at a production rate of I 00, 000 tons per year, water consumption would be approximately 3 acre feet per year or I. 85 gpm on a full time basis. The operator has a water right of 0.45 cfs from the Porto-Mix Ditch Pump and Pipeline to account for its consumptive use of water for its gravel operations. The 0.45 cfs right equals 202 gallons per minute which is over I 00 times the amount of water required for the consumptive use of the gravel operation with a production rate of 100,000 tons per year. Evaporative losses must be accounted for separately. The Operator has three separate issues regarding evaporative losses. Issue I -Pre-Law Ponds In 1989 the Colorado Legislature passed Senate Bill 120 which affects gravel pits in operation after December 31, 1980. §37-90-137(1 l)(a)(II), C.R.S. requires any gravel pit which exposed ground water to the atmosphere after December 3 I, 1980 to replace all out of priority depletions of ground water. Enclosed is a photo dated May 3, 1980 which shows the ponds in existence at that time. The Phase I ponds located in Section 10 and 15 were substantially developed by May 3, 1980. The Operator believes that when the reclamation of these ponds is complete in mid to late 1998, the water surface area exposed will nearly equal the surface area that was exposed pre-law (prior to -II- ( December 31, 1980). Therefore, no water augmentation plan for these ponds may be necessary. ( '· Issue II -Ponds with an Approved Augmentation Plan The evaporative losses from the reclaimed lake shown on Exhibit C Premining/Mining Map, are provided for in water case application No. 87CW279. This reclaimed lake is the Yvonne Chambers Pond No. 2. A copy of the water case is enclosed. Issue III -Ponds to be Constructed The Operator is in the process of preparing an augmentation plan for the 17± acres of ponds that will be created in the Phase II and Phase III mining area. The operator owns 1.5 shares in the Grand River Ditch Company in addition to the 0.45 cfs water right explained above. One share of Grand River Ditch Company is equal to 64 gallons per minute. According to Luther Lewis (970- 625-2718), President of the Ditch Company, it takes 1.56 shares to irrigate 10 acres. The Phase II area encompasses approximately 12.5 acres. It is assumed the Operator's 1.5 shares of water historically irrigated this land up to the present time, May 1998. Until the Operator has its augmentation plan in place, it will plan to backfill the ponds that will be created in the Phase II mining area. It is projected the Phase II mining area will develop 5. 7 acres of ponds. NPDES Permit The Operator has the following permit: Colorado Wastewater Discharge Permit System Permit No. COG-500119 Colorado Department ofHealth -Water Quality Control Division 4300 Cherry Creek Drive So. Denver, CO 80222-1530 -/2.- ( ( 3. PROPERTY MAP A map drawn to scale portraying the property follows as Exhibit C Premining/Mining Plan. For the County and State roadways within one mile of the property, see the vicinity map in item 4 below. 4. VICINITY MAP A portion of the Rifle and Silt U.S.G.S 7.5 minute quadrangle map is enclosed as Exhibit B, Index Map. 5. PROPERTY OWNERS A copy of the appropriate portion of a Garfield County Assessor's Map showing all public and private landowners adjacent to the property is enclosed as Exhibit C-1 Property Map. 6. DEED A copy of a deed to the properties and legal right-to-enter is enclosed. ( ( ( 7. IMPACT STATEMENT Reference is made to the Garfield County Zoning Resolution, Sections 5.03.07 and 5.03.08. A) The scrubbers which remove particulates from the exhaust stack of the aggregate dryer will use approximately 2000 gallons per day of industrial water. A batch plant will consume about 200 to 300 gallons per transit mixer load for both water added to concrete and wash down water. Approximately 10,000 gallons per day would be consumed if 30 truck loads of concrete were shipped per day. B) C) D) The total estimated consumptive use of water for both the asphalt plant and concrete batch plant would be 12,000 gallons per day or about 0.02 cfs. The operator has a water right of 0.45 cfs from the Porto-Mix Ditch Pump and Pipeline to account for its consumptive use of water for its gravel, asphalt and concrete batching operations. Any plant which will occupy the proposed site will have the required permits from the State Air Pollution Control Division, which limit the opacity of the emissions and the quantity of particulate matter emitted. The permits also specify production rates of concrete and asphalt materials produced and required methods of dust control. The air permit for the gravel crushing and screening operation is enclosed. Objectionable noise, glare or vibrations should not carry beyond property lines. Dust control will be continually carried out by the plant operator in accordance with its permits. Our closest residential neighbors are approximately 1500 feet northerly, across the highway and approximately 1800 feet southerly, across the Colorado River. Industrial operations have been regularly occurring in this area since the pit was originally established in 1960. As far as we are aware, no complaints have been made with regard to objectionable noise, glare or vibrations. This site has been in operation since 1960 with different types of industrial uses. Accordingly, we do not anticipate that any additional impact to wildlife or domestic animals will occur. The area is frequented by deer, eagles, geese, ducks, beaver, herons and other types of small animals and birds, who seem to be able to share the area with the ongoing operations. Accordingly, we do not believe that any mitigation measures are necessary. A wildlife statement from the Division of Wildlife is Enclosed. We estimate that, during a typical days operation, a maximum of 50 loads of asphalt or concrete will be hauled from the site. Acceleration and deceleration lanes exist on Highway 6 & 24, on each side of our access road, that will accommodate the turning movements to and from the highway. Sight distance is excellent from both directions and we believe that operations here in the past have demonstrated that truck and other vehicle 14 ( ( traffic can access the highway without significantly increasing the hazards of the driving public. We believe that less traffic will be generated to State and County roads by locating the plant at the source of the aggregate. If the plant were located somewhere else, it becomes necessary to haul the aggregate to that location and then the concrete or asphalt mix hauled to it's final destination. This has the effect of doubling the number of truck trips, fuel required and emissions produced to place the same amount of material. We do not believe any mitigation measures are required for the proposed traffic. E) The plants can be set well away form the property lines Rear setbacks for A/I zoning is 25'. Accordingly, we believe we are in compliance with the zoning resolution. F) The mitigation measures proposed have been previously discussed on an item by item basis. Reference 5.03.08 1) The proposed plants can and will be operated within limits for sound generation set by this section. 2) Vibration is not a factor of concern with this equipment. The operator will be in compliance with this section. 3) All operators are required to obtain an emission permit from the State. The permit regulates visible emissions, maximum production rate, limits particulate matter and dust control procedures. This will assure that the plants are in compliance with all Federal, State and County air quality regulations. 4) Heat and glare are not expected to be perceptible outside the immediate area of the plant. Emissions from the exhaust stack will be visible from adjoining property but will not contain fumes or particulate matter in excess of that allowed by the State Permit. No radiation will be produced as a result of the proposed operations. No operations will interfere with the existing use of any adjoining property or will constitute a public nuisance or hazard. 5) N.A. 6) The scrubbers which remove particulate matter from the aggregate dryer exhaust stack -1s-- ( ( will produce approximately 2000 gallons per day of non-toxic slurry. This will be detained in tanks or a small evaporation pond until dewatering occurs and will then be mixed into the topsoil stockpiles for use during the eventual reclamation of the entire site. Berms will be utilized to capture any accidental asphalt, fuel or oil spillage. It shall be the responsibility of the plant operator to dispose of any resulting toxic waste at an approved disposal site. Wash down water for the concrete batching operation is directed to one of the on-site ponds for settling. Portable restroom facilities will be installed for use of the employees associated with the plants. ( \ STATE OF COLORADO;:,~~·-: . COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEAL TH AND ENVIRONMENT \i~IR POLLUTION CONTROL DIVISION TELEPHONE: (303) 692-3150 (l'i'{i .-.1 .... CONSTRUCTION PERMIT .. ,, . <.i·"! . ~ . . "= .. i.· ' ... _ .. _ · .... ,.. '·· . ;_ PERMIT NO: 10GA450p DATE ISSUED: FEBRUARY 6, 1997 FINAL APPROVAL Transfer of Ownership ISSUED TO: Custom Crushing, Inc. :.1 .• ,... L-" ' · .;· THE SOURCE TO WHICH THIS PERMIT APPLIES IS DESCRIBED AND LOCATED AS FOLLOWS:'<<; .. '":::~·.:· .<'.·_~·-... ~---;;.·~:-~;~·:~:~.--:~~;~:· ·.·· ·.~.::·~-:~---_--'." ~~~:,~·f'·:~~-·: ~-'·_"':_·.:_ .. ' ·-· . --~' .:--_--· ,_.·'-~ .... :·~_,:_~;;~'":·:,11.-~:-~::~:~'.~; __ :_ ... _·~.:-.~~:~~~:;;:~}.:·,:-~. ,. ; .; 'f_;C::{~f;.i~'!J;:~; ·.•~---·A gravel extraction operation Jocated . at 273~6 . l:iigh'C'ay fl &, 24! )r!~.~ifl.~~~~?,!'.!\~/~ -J]~·:~°' (/.:~ii.S :<~~~'f.;ff:·~;~~"!~~~~oun1v.;f~~~~~.~~ ·;;,:-"·:;'~,·.·:r·,,. .~:~ '7'.' '·' · .. ,..'1,~~-0 ~'.;:,.'.;": .,;.;:. ::7~%~i~):fl:'.'.:'.~~~J~:-t . c~'.?Jt"':_~1':'.:: TH{SPECIFIC EQUIPMENT OR ACTIVnY sue.JECT TO THIS PERMIT INCLUDES THEF0LLOWING~,,:: ·. . . ,; , ~· _· ..... ~;;<:.~:.~ ,;.,;.~?;;;:~ __ .. __ _,_,-,_ ~.;.~·--'-~---:-:<:_ ~.·:·~~ .. '._~ ~:_:;.' _::::~,.;;;·,: _: ~-;·_'.~,·~-~~, .~·~1· '..·:~. :, ---~-,. ·,1·· -~_.:;,_ .. ~ ,~· '-'.·::t-. _:··~,~ ··-~---~-·_·:·:~~·;1~~:.~~·-t~-r~:'~-r~~~~~~j~~~~'.~ . . · ~.,~ .• ,., ., Aggregate crushing, washing and screening plant with .associated frontimd loader' and:~ ·::.'t;:.·,;~ ::':?'.·!<.' . " ~'.' .'.!_'.·,. conv~ying .o~e~atio,n~ .. , ~ ~ · _':.:'., , ' · ":'.: :~·_.~-:": ,, -· · ·· -·-·.:~ '." :,;~:_::'~:~S:'-'Jf :~,'~;~:t~~ . THIS PERMIT IS GRANTED SUBJECT TO ALL RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE_ COLORADOAiii .• :_~:_:i2: _ ( _ ... __ , QUALITY CONTROL COMMISSION AND THE COLORADO AIR QUALITY CONTROL ACT C.R.S.,12~-•: ''':fc:"._:___ ' . 1.01 I !1.ll!I), TO THOSE GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH ON THE REVERSE SIDE OF ':fi/(. · . THIS DOCUMENT AND THE FOLLOWING SPECIFIC TERMS AND CONDITIONS: ' .· ". . ' _:_:~·: ! ·.-. _d· ,'f/' . :' ' 1. Visible emissions shall not exceed twenty percent (20%) opacity. '\." 2. The permit number shall be marked on the subject equipment for ease of identification. 3. This source shall be limited to a maximum production rate as listed below and all other activities, operational rates and numbers of equipment as stated in theapplication. ·_Annual records of the actual production rate shall be maintained by the applicant and made available to the Division for inspection upon request. · Production of aggregate shall not exceed 600 tons per hour or 960,000 tons per year. 4. Emissions ·of air pollutants shall not exceed the following limitations (as calculated in the Division's preliminary analysis): · Particulate Matter: . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28.8 tons per year and 1 B pounds per hour 5. Spray bars shall be installed at the crushing units and transfer points and used as necessary to control dust. ,~ \ , ((}_,y_,~ (\u I I ,_,_., -0 777/0812/001 -11- ( \ 1. 8 -- CUSTOM CRUSHING, INC. Pe.rmit No. 1 OGA450f' ,. . ~· · .. Final Approval . ,· · Transfer of Ownership Page 2 · ., 6. -·--~~-. · .. At all times, including periods a_!. start-up, shutdown, and malfunction, the facility and control equipment shall, to the extent i>r&aticable; be maintained ;md operated in a manner consistent • • •,·,, -·.,,._,,..,-... ~.,.,,•'·~~.,~••'-'••-~,, .... • ... '•I ., ..... :.••• • • ,--. • -' .,, ' - -.; -with good air pollution control P@Ctices· for minimizing emissions." Determination of whether .-• --....... -·· ... ~t..,.,. ........ 1,._?:i:~~·~·~'"''.~,,_.,. .•. ,,.1·,,,-,,,.;.e._~;:-; .. "'_ ... , .•. _. '~-----··-·-·•:· ~. ~ .... __ ,, • ' , .•• ·.-.-··:· or not acceptable operating arid.maintenance pr()cedures are berng used will be based on information available to i!ie DiVisiciri~ which may inCliide, but is not limited to, monitoring results; opacity observations, reiiiew ofoperating arid maintenance procedures, and inspection of the source. · ·.-·, ·• ··•·. · .. ,,, ... · · · -· · -· · 777 /081 2/001 -18- ( STATE OF COLORADO Roy Romar, Governor DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF WILDLIFE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER John W. Mumma. Director 6060 Broadway Denver, Colorado 80216 Telephone: (303) 297· 1192 J.E. Stover J.E. Stover & Associates April 30, 1998 2768 compass Drive, suite 101 Grand Junction, CO 81506 Re: Wildlife Statement for Custom Crushing Gravel Operation Dear Mr. Stover: I have reviewed the information and request that you sent me and it refreshed my memory of the phone conversation we had. I will generally list wildlife by groups rather than total species because of the numbers involved. You must understand that it is. most difficult to make specific statements unless the actual design of the pit operation and its longevity are known. I believe that it is very important to have the landowner determine now what the intended use of the property will be once all gravel operations are completed. This may have a large impact on design and future expenses. a) Significant wildlife resources on affected land -marsh and shore birds including herons, ibis, avocet, coots, phalaropes, sandhill cranes; waterfowl including dabbling and diving ducks and geese; raptors including bald and golden eagles, owls, hawks, vultures, and falcons; song birds; game birds including pheasant and dove; mammals including mink, weasel, fox, coyote, raccoon, skunk, mule deer, marmot, rabbits, small rodents, bats, squirrels, muskrat, beaver (in river); reptiles; and amphibians. The riparian nature and location of the proposed mining site is conducive to a large variety and diversity of wildlife species. b) Seasonal use of area - spring -waterfowl, songbirds, raptors, game birds, mammals, marsh and shore birds, reptiles/amphibians, rodents summer -waterfowl, songbirds, raptors, game birds, mammals, marsh and shore birds, reptiles/amphibians, rodents fall mammals, waterfowl, migrating songbirds and shore birds, raptors, rodents, game birds winter mammals, rodents, waterfowl (until freeze up), raptors (including bald and golden eagles), game birds DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, James S. Lochhead, Executive Director WILDLIFE COMMISSION, Arnold Salazar, Chair • Rebecca L. Frank, Vice Chair • Mark LeValley, Secretary Louis F. Swift, Member • Bernard L. Black, Member Chuck Lewis, Member •John Stulp, Member •James A. Long, Member -Ir- ,. ~·· c) Threatened or endangered species -Bald eagles are listed as a threatened species on the federal list. They occur in small numbers on the Colorado River in the winter months with an average of two or three birds in the vicinity of the proposed gravel operation. d) Effects of proposed operation on existing wildlife -Nesting geese in the meadow area will be disturbed or displaced by gravel operations. Mammals such as deer, rabbits, and rodents will also be disturbed and displaced. Habitat for migrating shore birds such as the sandhill crane will be lost. The loss of cover will effect most all species listed above and especially so with song birds and raptors. The gravel operation will result in a loss of plant diversity which means a loss in biomass as well as vertical diversity of the different plant species. This will mean that less wildlife species will temporarily use the area because of disturbances, but long term use can be reestablished thru proper habitat design and enhancement. Human activity including noise will have an impact on a wide variety of species and this should be corrected once all gravel operations have ceased. Spring operations should be removed as far as possible from nesting waterfowl. No big game migration routes are situated on the site although a small resident deer herd thrives year-round. e) Recommendations - 1) Allow all existing trees including any dead cottonwoods to remain standing. 2) Design gravel pits to have irregular shorelines with mini-. coves and shallow shoreline water (less than two feet) and extend the shallows an average of ten feet into the pit. 3) Banks of ponds should have a slope no greater than 3:1 with even flatter slopes preferred. 4) Allow one island/four acres of pit to remain for nesting birds. The surface of each island should be a minimum of four hundred square feet. 5) Work with the NRCS office in Glenwood Springs to revegetate disturbed lands with a variety of plant species. 6) Plan the project for the long term use of the site once the gravel operation is completed; i.e. private campground, wildlife sanctuary, fishing lake, homesites.) 7) Pile branches and removed brush out of the operation area for use by birds and rodents. 8) Design for di verse ground elevations surrounding the gravel pits at the completion of the project. cc: s. Yamashita J. Toolen Respectfully, £7~ f litA • ' Don Crane District Widlife Manager -Z,eJ- STATE CjF COLORADO DIVISION OF MINERALS AND GEOLOGY D('!>.lrtnienl of NJtural Resources I 11 J Shl'rm.in St., Room 215 Dt•nvt•r. Colorado 80203 Phone: t ~() l) 86b-3Sb7 FAX: UO.li 832-81 Ob CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS REGULAR (112) OPERATION RECLAMATION PERMIT APPLICATION FORM DEPARTMENT C NATURA RESOURCE Roy Romer Governor James S. Lochhead Executive Director Michael 8. long Division Director CHECK ONE: ~~-New Application (Rule 1.4.5) Conversion Application (Rule 1.11) ~~X~Amendment Application (Rule 1.10) Permit ti M -79 -205 (provide for Amendments and Conversions of existing permits) The application for a Construction Materials Regular 112 Operation Reclamation Permit contains three major parts: (1) the application form; (2) Exhibits A-S, Addendum 1, any sections of Exhibit 6.5 (Geotechnical Stability Exhibit; and (3) the application fee. When you submit your application, be sure to include one (1) complete signed and notarized IVORY ORIGINAL and four (4) copies of the completed Ivory application form, five (5) copies of Exhibits A-S, Addendum 1, appropriate sections of 6.5 (Geotechnical Stability F.xhibit, and a check for the application fee described under Section (4) below. Exhibits should~ be bound or in a 3-ring binder; maps should be folded to 8 1/2" X 11" or 8 1/2" X 14" size. To expedite processing, please provide the information in the format and order described in this form. ============================================================================================= GENERAL OPERATION INFORMATION Type or print clearly, in the space provided, ALL information requested below. ========~~========~========~=======================:~============~~==~======================= 1. Applicant/operator or company name (name to be used on permit): 2. 3. Custom Crushing, Inc. 1.1 Type of organization (corporation, partnership, etc.): Corporation 1.2 I.R.S. Tax I.D. No. or Social Security Number: 8~4.:._-~1~1~9~7.:...::5~0~0"-~~~~~~~~~~~- 0peration name (pit, mine or site name): MMM/Chambers &:'.:.Colorado Rivers Edge Pits Permitted acreage (new or existing site): ~-6_2_._4~~~ permitted acres 3.1 Change in acreage(+) 57 • 4 acres 3.2 Total acreage in Permit area 119.8 acres 4. Fees: 5. 4."l 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 Prima!:! 5.1 5.2 5.3 New Application New Quarry Application Milling Application (Non-DMO) Amendment Fee Conversion to 112 ope~ation (set by statute) commoditie~s} to be mined: Gravel Incidental commoditie(s) to be mined: l. 2. I lbs/Tons/vr 3. 4. I lbs/Tons/vr 5. Anticipated end use of pri:nary corrmodit:ie(s} to Anticipated end use of incidental corr.moditie{s) -z.1- be to I I Sl 875.00 application fee $2.325.00 quarry applicatio~ $3,100.00 milling applicatio~ Sl 550.00 amendment fee Sl 875.00 conversion fee lbs/Tons/vr lbs/Tons/vr lbs/To,-,s/vr mined: Construction Prod. be m.:..ned: N/A - 2 -Rocks R Us, LLC 6. Name of owner of subsurface rights of affected land: Colorado Rivers Edge 1 LLC If 2 or more owners, "refer to Exhibit 0". ----------..::..--'-------- 7. Name of owner of surface of affected land: Same as subsurface. 7.1 Names of the holders of any recorded easements on the affected land: Colorado-Ute Electric Assoc. Elam Construction, Inc. Questar Pipeline Co. 8. Type of mining operation: X Surface __ Underground 9. Location Information: The center of the area where the majority of mining will occur: COUNTY: Garfield PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN (check one): _x_ 6th (Colorado) SECTION (write number) : TOWNSHIP (write number and.check direction): RANGE (write number and check direction): QUARTER SECTION (check one): QUARTER/QUARTER SECTION (check one) : 14 T __ 6_ 93 s R NE NE 10th (New Mexico) Ute North South East West SE SW SE SW GENERAL DESCRIPTION: (the number of miles and direction from the nearest town and the approximate elevation) : 1.5 Miles east of Rifle, CO on SH 6 & 24 1 south . , of the highway and railroad tracks, north of river, at 5330 above msl. 10. Primary future (Post-mining) land use (check one): 11. __ Cropland(CR) _ll_ Rangeland(RL) __ Pastureland(PL) General Agriculture(GA) __ Forestry(FR) __ Wildlife Habitat(WL) Residential(RS) __ Recreation(RC) __ Developed Water Resources(WR) Primary present land use (check one): __ Cropland(CR) Pastureland(PL) __ Rangeland(RL) Residential(RS) __ Forestry(FR) Recreation(RC) __ Developed Water Resources(WR) Industrial/Commercial(IC) __ Solid Waste Disposal(WD) __ General Agriculture(GA) __ Wildlife Habitat(WL) ~ Industrial/Commercial(ICl 12. Method of Mining: Briefly explain mining method (e.g. truck/shovel): 13. Gravel is excavated and loaded from pit with dozer, front-end loader & backhoe 0; spread. Trucks haul gravel to the crushing and screening area. On-Site Processing: ~ Crushing/Screening 13.1 Briefly explain on-site processing: Gravel is crushed and screened. Some sizes including sand are washed. List any designated chemicals or acid-producing materials to be used or stored within permit area: ~N~o~n~e~.'-------------------------------------- -Z.2. - - 3 - 14. Correspondence Information: APPLICANT/OPERATOR (name, address, and phone of name to be used on permit) Contact's Name: Bill B. Bailey Title: President Company Name: Custom Crushing, Inc. Street: 37346 Hwy. 6 & 24 P.O. Box 1556 City: Rifle State: Colorado Zip Code: ~8~1~6~9~6~~~~~~~~~- Telephone Number: (970 ) -_6~2~5~-~3~7~3~8---------------~ Fax Number: ,910 i __ 6_2_5_-_5_6_0_5 _____________ ~-~ PERMITTING CONTACT (if different from applicant/operator above) Contact's Name: James E. Stover Title:Consulting Engineer Company Name: J. E. Stover & Associates Street: 2768 Compass Drive, Suite 101 City: Grand aunction State: Colorado Zip code: 81506 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Telephone Number: ( 970 ) -_2_4_5_-_4_1_0_1 _________________ _ Fax Number: ( 970 ) -_2_4_2_-_7_9_0_8 _________________ _ INSPECTION CONTACT Contact / s Name: Glperator Company Name: Stieet: City: State: Telephone Number: Fax Number: CC: STATE OR FEDERAL LANDOWNER (if an::il Agency: None Street: City: State: Telephone Number: ) - CC: STATE OR FEDERAL LANDOWNER (if an:::i::l Agency: None Street: City: State: Zip Code: Telephone Number: ) - - 4 - 15. Description of Amendment or Conversion: If you are amending or converting an existing operation, provide a brief narrative describing the proposed change(s). The existing permitted area is nearly mined out. The amendment will add additional reserves to the permitted area. Maps and Exhibits: Five (5) complete, unbound application packages must be submitted. One complete application package consists of a signed application form and the set of maps and exhibits referenced below as Exhibits A-S, Addendum l, and the Geotechnical Stability Exhibit. Each exhibit within the application must be presented as a separate section. Begin each exhibit on a new page. Pages should be numbered consecutively for ease of reference. If separate documents are used as appendices, please reference these by name in the exhibit. With each of the five (5) signed application forms, you.must submit a corresponding set of the maps and exhibits as described in the following references to Rule 6.4, 6.5, and 1.6.2(1) (b): EXHIBIT A Legal Description EXHIBIT B EXHIBIT c EXHIBIT D EXHIBIT E EXHIBIT F EXHIBIT G EXHIBIT H EXHIBIT I EXHIBIT J EXHIBIT K EXHIBIT L EXHIBIT M EXHIBIT N EXHIBIT 0 EXHIBIT p EXHIBIT Q EXHIBIT R EXHIBIT S Rule 1.6.2(1) (b) Rule 6.5 Index Map Pre-Mining and Mining Plan Map(s) of Affected Lands to include the location of any recorded easements Mining Plan Reclamation Plan Reclamation Plan Map Water Information Wildlife Information Soils Information Vegetation Information Climate Information Reclamation Costs Other Permits and Licenses Source of Legal Right-To-Enter, to include holders of any recorded easements Owners of Record of Affected Land (Surface Area) and Owners of Substance to be Mined, to include holders of any recorded easements Municipalities Within Two Miles Proof of Mailing of Notices to County Commissioners and Soil Conservation District Proof of Filing with County Clerk or Recorder Permanent Man-Made Structures ADDENDUM 1 -Notice Requirements (sample enclosed) Geotechnical Stability Exhibit (any required sections) The instructions for preparing Exhibits A-S, Addendum l, and Geotechnical Stability Exhibit are specified under Rule 6.4 and 6.5 and Rule 1.6.2(1) (b) of the Rules and Regulations. If you have any questions on preparing the Exhibits or content of the information required, or would like to schedule a pre-application meeting you may contact the Office at 303-866-3567. -z,-f.- - 5 - Responsibilities as a Permittee: Upon application approval and permit issuance, this application becomes a legally binding document. Therefore, there are a number of important requirements which you, as a permittee, should fully understand. These requirements are listed below. Please read and initial each requirement, in the space provided, to acknowledge that you understand your obligations. If you do not understand these obligations then please contact this Office for a full explanation. 1. Your obligation to reclaim the site is not limited to the amount of the financial warranty. You assume legal liability for all reasonable expenses which the Board or the Off ice may incur to reclaim the affected lands associated with your mining operation in the event your permit is revoked and financial warranty is forfeited; 2. The Board may suspend or revoke this permit, or assess a civil penalty, upon a finding that the permittee violated the terms or conditions of this permit, the Act, the Mineral Rules and Regulations, or that information contained in the application or your permit misrepresent important material facts; 3. If your mining and reclamation operations affect areas beyond the boundaries of an approved permit boundary, substantial civil penalties, to you as permittee can result; 4. Any modification to the approved mining and reclamation plan from those described in your approved application requires you to submit a permit modification and obtain approval from the Board or Office; 5. It is your responsibility to notify the Office of any changes in your address or phone number; 6. Upon permit issuance and prior to beginning on-site mining activity, you must post a sign at the entrance of the mine site, which shall be clearly visible from the access road, with the following information (Rule 3 .1.12): a. the name of the operator; b. a statement that a reclamation permit for the operation has been issued by the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board; and, c. the permit number. 7. The boundaries of the permit boundary area must be marked by monuments or other markers that are clearly visible and adequate to delineate such boundaries prior to site disturbance. -25- -6 - 8. It is a provision of this permit that the operations will be conducted in accordance with the terms and conditions listed in your application, as well as with the provisions of the Act and the Construction Material Rules and Regulations in effect at the time the permit is issued. 9. Annually, on the anniversary date of permit issuance, you must submit an annual fee as specified by Statute, and an annual report which includes a map describing the acreage affected and the acreage reclaimed to date (if there are changes from the previous year), any monitoring required by the Reclamation Plan to be submitted annually on the anniversary date of the permit approval. Annual fees are for the · previous year a permit is held. For example, a permit with the anniversary date of July 1, 1995, the annual fee is for the period of July l, 1994 through June 30, 1995. Failure to submit your annual fee and report by the permit anniversary date may result in a civil penalty, revocation of your permit, and forfeiture of your financial warranty, It is your responsibility, as the permittee, to continue to pay your annual fee to the Off ice until the Board releases you from your total reclamation responsibility. · 10. For joint venture/partnership operators: the signing representative is authorized to sign this document and a power of attorney (provided by the partner(s)) authorizing the signature of the representative is attached to this application. NOTE TO COMMENTORS/OBJECTORS: It is likely there will be additions, changes, and deletions to this document prior to final decision by the Office. Therefore, if you have any comments or concerns you must contact the applicant or the Off ice prior to the decision date so that you will know what changes may have been made to the application document. The Office is not allowed to consider comments, unless they are written, and received prior to the end of the public comment period. You should contact the applicant for the final date of the public comment period. If you have questions about the Mined Land Reclamation Board and Office's review and decision or appeals process, you may contact the Office at (303) 866-3567. -7 - Certification: As an authorized representative of the applicant, I hereby certify that the operation described has met the minimum requirements of the following terms and conditions: 1. To the best of my knowledge, all significant, valuable and permanent man-made structure(s) in existence at the time this application is filed, and located within 200 feet of the proposed affected area have been identified in this application (Section 34- 32. 5-115 (4) (e), C.R.S.). 2. No mining operation will be located on lands where such operations are prohibited by law (Section 34-32.5-115(4)(f), C.R.S.; 3. As the applicant/operator, I do not have any extraction/exploration operations in the State of Colorado currently in violation of the provisions of the Colorado Land Reclamation Act for the Extraction of Construction Materials (Section 34-32.5-120, C.R.S.) as determined through a Board finding. 4. .I understand that statements in the application are being made under penalty of perjury and that false statements made herein are punishable as a Class 1 misdemeanor pursuant to Section 18-8-503, C.R.S. Signed and dated this /.;)_ day of m~ Custom Crushing, Inc. Bill"B. Bailey, President e Applicant/a rater or Company Signed: "-"""'"~,:z__...!_d~::::::.._;_/_.__.!,.~"'--::· ::.......:~::::· :;:· L .. _ Title: President State of _,,l!i~2u.l ... M ..... a .... d..,o ... · ___ _ ~ ,r: :'°:A ) SS County of .j.L'tr!!~~~~~~"""~""'-----> !9 9¥. ....... ······. The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ~ day of -'-'~~~rt"'<---- by Bill B. Bailey as President of Custom Crushing, Inc. fj;~Ml&o~ic My Commission expires: .£/-/{) -;l.OO~ SIGNATURES MUST BE IN BLUE :INK 06/26/97 2823FC0.112 202 RAILROAD AVENUE • P.O. BO 1908 • RIFLE, COLORADO 81650 • (970) 625-2121 • FAX (970) 625-3210 July 6, 1998 Mr._ Mark Bean Garfield County Planning Depa ent 109 8th Street Glenwood Springs, CO 8160 I RE: Garfield County Land Use pplications -Rifle Area Dear Mr. Bean: Thank you for the opportunity comment on several of Garfield County's land use applications within Rifle's 3 mile area. Rifle Pia -g Commission and City Council have now reviewed the applications and have the following comm Self Storage Pa Conditional Use Permit This proposal is adjacent to the ity limits and adjacent to City water and sewer services. Additionally, it is adjacent to the City's Busine Park_ For these reasons, this application was reviewed by both City Council and Planning Commiss n and generated many questions and comments from both boards. The applicant was present for both ard meetings and responded to many of the concerns. Because of the close proximity to the City and s services, City Council and Planning Commission unanimously urge the Garfield County Planning ommission to require this development to occur within the City limits, constructed to City sta dards. Our City Planner, Pat Hopkins will be available at your meeting to elaborate on the City's concc s and rational for this recommendation. Lacy Park Suhd vision Rifle recognizes that interchang properties have the potential to generate significant revenues via sales taxes and are therefore very i rtant to the City. The proposed subdivision contemplates large lots (ranging roughly from 3 to 6 ac s each) which could be developed or redeveloped to serve the traveling public if the market should die te_ Additionally, because no City utilities are in the area, future development uses will be limite until utilities are extended to the area. For these reasons, Rifle Planning Commission suppor the subdivision as proposed. p ; , Inc. Rifle understands that the exp ion proposed is to the east of the existing mined area. Because Rifle's raw water intake is directly to e west of the property, it will be important to retain the integrity of the river channel adjacent to the cxi ting and proposed pit area. Rifle support.' the proposed expansion provided that it in no way int feres with the existing raw water intake. Sincerely, ~/o/~ Tim Moore City of Rifle -~-TOTAL P.01