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Home My WebLink About20091011HART ENVIRONMENTAL • • • PO. Box 1303 Boulder, Colorado 80306 Phone: 303.413.6602 February 27, 2009 Mr. Kim Ogle Weld County Department of Planning Services 918 10th Street Greeley, CO 80631 RE: Referral Response- USR 1682 -Morton Lakes Dear Kim: Enclosed please find Ready Mixed Concrete Company's Responses to the Referrals received by your office regarding USR 1682 -Morton Lakes. Also, included with the Referral Responses are the following attachments: • SHPO letter dated: December 22, 2008 • Revised Vicinity Map (Sheet 2 OF 5) • Revised Extraction Plan Map (Sheet 3 OF 5) • FHU Traffic Impact Study dated: April 2006 • FHU Memorandum Dated: June 27, 2006 • ERO Wildlife Resource Assessment dated: December 2, 2008 If you have any questions regarding this letter and the enclosed, please do not hesitate to call me. Enclosure(s) Cc: by e-mail to Bill Timmons, Ready Mixed Aggregates Sincerely, Michael J. (Mike) Hart EXHIBIT 1 5.A 2009-1011 HART ENVIRONMENTAL • • P.O. Box 1303 Boulder, Colorado 80306 Phone: 303.444.6602 Morton Lakes-USR 1682 Referral Responses Prepared for: Ready Mixed Concrete Company DBA Boral Aggregates Prepared by: Michael J. Hart Hart Environmental Boulder, Colorado February 2009 • Morton Lakes Referral Responses USR-1682 February 26, 2009 Listed below are the Referrals with comments regarding Ready Mixed Concrete Company's (Applicant) Morton Lakes Use by Special Review Application for Mineral Resource Development (Case Number USR-1682) and the Applicant's responses to those Referrals. Agency Referrals with Comments and Applicant's Response as follows: 1. CDOT Referral Comment: "Though CDOT has issued a permit for this access we have NOT issued a Notice to Proceed The Applicant must provide acceptable construction plans before that will happen." Applicant's Response: The Applicant will provide CDOT with the required construction plans in order to satisfy CDOT'S requirements for a Notice to Proceed prior to construction of road improvements related to access from Morton Lakes to Colorado State Highway 52 • 2. US Army Corps of Engineers Referral Comments: "If any work associated with this project requires placement of dredged or fill material, and any excavation associated with a dredged or fill project... this office should be notified by the proponent of the project..." Applicant's Response: In the unlikely event that the Morton Lakes Project were to involve placement of fill material or any excavation in jurisdictional waters of the United States the Applicant (proponent) will notify the Denver Regulatory Office of the Corps of Engineers and obtain the necessary Army permit pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. 3. Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation Referral Comments dated December 3, 2008: " ... Although there are no historic structures or buildings within the Area of Potential Effect, there may be buried historic and/or prehistoric cultural resources at the site. We recommend that the development site be surveyed by an archaeologist to determine whether any archaeological resources are located within the project site. - Applicant's Response: • By letter dated December 22, 2008 (see attached) the Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation send commented a second time on the Morton Lakes project. The December 22"d letter was addressed to the Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining & Safety (DRM&S) and stated the following: • "A search of the Colorado Cultural Resource Inventory database indicated that no cultural resource inventories have taken place and no historic properties have been recorded within the proposed permit area. However, our files contain incomplete information for this area, as most of Colorado has not yet been inventoried for cultural resources. As a result, there is a possibility that as yet unidentified cultural resources exist within the proposed permit area. Should human remains be discovered during mining activities, the requirements under State law CRS 24-80 part 13 apply and must be followed. " The Applicant will of course comply with the requirements of Colorado State law cited above. And, while the Applicant fully appreciates the importance of the State's cultural resources the Applicant does not agree with the recommendation that the Morton Lakes property be surveyed by an archaeologist. The Morton Lakes property has been farmed/cultivated for well over 100 years. In addition, the property has been inundated numerous times by flood waters from both Big Dry Creek and the South Platte River. Other than the Lupton Bottom Ditch, it is highly unlikely that there are any cultural artifacts on the subject property today. Finally, the Applicant is troubled by a recommendation that seems to be based on the notion that the Applicant should bare the cost of an archaeologist to survey a property when there is no evidence that such a recommendation is warranted other than the fact that "...most of Colorado has not yet been inventoried for cultural resources." • 4. Division of Water Resources, Office of the State Engineer's Referral Comments by letter dated December 1, 2008. Page 1, Paragraph 2"... an approved temporary substitute water supply plan (SWSP) or a Division 1 Water Court approved plan for augmentation that includes depletions associated with all uses of ground water, including evaporation, would be required before a well permit could be issued Applicant's Response: Previously, the Applicant received approval from the Office of the State Engineer (SEO) for its Holton Lakes SWSP (USR-1608). The applicant will amend the approved Holton Lakes SWSP to include the Morton Lakes sand and gravel mining and processing operation prior to the start of mining activities at Morton Lakes. Page 1, Paragraph 2 "...According to item 8.f of USR Questionnaire in the referral material the sand and gravel washing and processing, dust control and ready mixed concrete production shown on the plan will be maintained by the same private well on the property as used for potable water. " Applicant's Response: The Applicant wishes to correct the text 8.f of the USR Questionnaire as referenced above. The existing Morton well (Permit # 279050) will only be used for potable water and not for "sand and gravel washing and processing, dust control and ready mixed concrete production". The amended 2/26/2009 2 • Holton Lakes SWSP and the well permit associated with it will be used for sand and gravel washing and processing, dust control and ready mixed concrete production. Page 2, Last Paragraph, "...However, should reclamation plans alter and ground water remain exposed in unlined ponds, then a indicated above, a Division 1 Water Court approved plan for augmentation that includes depletions associated with all uses of ground water, including long term evaporation, would be required" Applicants Response: In the event that there are ground water depletions associated with Morton Lakes, following reclamation, The Applicant will obtain an approved augmentation plan from Division 1 Water Court. 5. Anadarko's Referral Comments by letter dated December 16, 2008. Page 1, Paragraph 3 "...KMG's preferred practice is to meet with surface owners and attempt to conclude a mutually acceptable surface use agreement " • Applicant's Response: On October 10, 2008 RMCC met with representatives of Anadarko to discuss the RMCC's sand and gravel mining plans and how to ensure that interests of both the surface and mineral rights owners can be protected. Since the initial October 2008 meeting the two parties have been working on the details of a surface use agreement. Included in that effort is the process of identifying Anadarko's future oil and gas well locations that will be identified on the Morton Lakes plat prior to recording. Most recently, representatives for RMCC and Anadarko met on February 11, 2009 to identify specific drill locations for future wells. Following that meeting Anadarko's representatives visited the Morton Lakes site to confirm viability of the well sites initially identified by both parties. The goal is to ultimately execute a mutually acceptable Surface Use Agreement (SUA) that protects the interests of RMCC and Anadarko. However, to do so successfully requires time enough to successfully address the concerns of the parties. 6. Referral Memorandum from Weld County Public Works Dated December 16, 2008. Page 1 Access: "The western access to the property shall be blocked or gated to prevent access to the property. The access can remain for emergency access only. Gate shall be signed as emergency access only." Applicant's Response: The western access to the property is not owned by the Applicant and cannot be blocked. This access road is used by the Applicant's tenants and a number of individual property owners who use 2/26/2009 3 • the road to access their properties. In addition organizations including the Lupton Bottom Ditch Company, Anadarko, South Adams County W&S, Metro Wastewater District, the USGS, the Central Colorado Water Conservancy District and Brighton Ditch Company all use the western access referred to above. Page 1 Traffic Study: "As requested in the 7 -Day Review Memo from Don Carroll, dated October 15, 2008, the applicant shall provide a copy of the original traffic study associated with the Holton Lakes facility. Applicant's Response: Included with the Applicant's Referral Response package is a copy of the Holton Sand and Gravel Pit and ready Mixed Concrete Plant Traffic Impact Study Prepared by: Felsburg Holt & Ullevig (FHU) dated: April, 2006 and FHU Memorandum Dated June 27, 2006. Pagel. Flood Hazard Development Permit: "The applicant shall obtain approval for a Flood Hazard Development Permit (FHDP) prior to approval of this application." Applicant's Response: • The Applicant understands that a number of items identified under the FHDP heading are required so that the County can remain in compliance with the Weld County Floodplain Codes and the National Flood Insurance Program regulations administered by FEMA. To that end, the Applicant agrees to comply with the County's flood plain regulations and to obtain an approved FHDP prior to recording the final plat for Morton Lakes. Page2. Flood Hazard Development Permit Requirements: "Please note that Most of the above requirements can be avoided if the batch plant office complex is located outside of the 100 year floodplain in stages 1, 5, or the western portion of stage4." Applicant's Response: Currently, the Applicant's Primary Plant Site, as depicted on the Extraction Plan drawing (sheet 3 of 5), is located along the west side of mining Stage 3 west of the 100 year floodway limits. The Applicant's First Alternate Plant Site is located mining Stage 5 which is outside of the 100 - year floodplain limits on the Morton Lakes property. The location of the First Alternate Plant Site is noted on the Extraction Plan. Page2. Associated 24"x 36" Maps: "The location of all overburden, topsoil, concrete and material stockpiles shall be shown on the extraction map. The location of the conveyors shall be shown on the extraction plan." "The maps shall be signed, dated and stamped by a registered professional engineer licensed to practice in the State of Colorado." 2/26/2009 4 Applicant's Response: The extraction plan drawing will be revised accordingly; however, all locations are approximate and subject to change. Conveyors are portable; their locations will change over the life of the Morton Lakes sand and gravel mining operation. All maps will be signed, dated and stamped by a registered professional engineer licensed to practice in the State of Colorado. 7. Referral Response letter from the Weld County Department of Planning Services dated: December 15, 2008. "A geotechnical engineering report performed by a registered State of Colorado engineer shall be required" Applicant's Response: After discussing the requirement for a geotechnical report with Weld County Planning Department staff the report was determined to be unnecessary in this case. • "A letter from the Fire District to ascertain if a FPD permit is required. " Applicant's Response: The Fort Lupton Fire Department responded to Weld County's Referral on December 1, 2008 stating "We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests." 8. Referral Response from the Lupton Bottom Ditch Company dated: December 22, 2008. "We reserve comment for now as we are in negotiations w/ Applicant to establish a working agreement." Applicant's Response: The Applicant and members of the Board of Directors of the Lupton Bottom Ditch Company met as recently as February 6, 2009 to discuss the development of a Ditch Protection Agreement. 9. Referral Response letter from the Colorado Division of Wildlife dated: December 17, 2008. Pagel. Paragraph 4 "To reduce impact of the mining operation on riparian habitat along Big Dry Creek, a 150 mining setback is recommended. " Applicant's Response: In order to maximize protection of riparian habitat along Big Dry Creek the Applicant's mining plan includes variable setbacks ranging from 100 to 400 feet. 2/26/2009 5 • Included with this referral response package is a Wildlife Resource Assessment of the Morton Lakes Property. The Assessment was prepared by ERO Resources Corp. and is dated: December 2, 2008. 10. Referral Response Memorandum from Weld County Environmental Health Services dated: December 31, 2008. Applicant's Response: Many of the recommendations contained in the above referenced memorandum are similar if not identical to earlier recommendations from Environmental Health Services regarding the Holton Lakes USR (#1608). As a result, various environmental permits originally obtained for Holton Lakes will be amended to include the Morton Lakes USR. 11. Letter from the City of Fort Lupton Planning and Building Department dated: January 15, 2009. "...The City has been in discussions with the owner of Morton Lakes to discuss a pre -annexation agreement." • • Applicant's Response: Representatives of the Applicant and Owner of the Morton property met with members of the Fort Lupton Planning Commission on December 9, 2008 to discuss the Morton Lakes USR. Of particular interest to the members of the Planning Commission was the future (post mining and reclamation) status of the Morton Lakes property and Fort Lupton's desire to eventually annex the Morton property. The discussion included the idea of a pre -annexation agreement which the owner's representative was receptive to but, made no commitment beyond the need for further discussions on the subject. For the purpose of USR 1682, RMCC agrees to consider a non -binding pre -annexation agreement with the City of Fort Lupton. 2/26/2009 6 ECtOCY.:.,, HiSTGRIC PPE ER\:ATION December 22, 2008 Eric C. Scott Environmental Projection Specialist Division of Reclamation, Mining, & Safety 1313 Sherman Street, Rm. 215 Denver, CO 80203 Re: Ready Mixed Concrete Company dba Ready Mixed Aggregares, Morton Lakes (File No. M-2008- 082) (CI IS # 53882) Dear Nit. Scott: Thank you for your correspondence dated December 16, 2008 (received by our office on December 19, 2008) regarding the subject project. A search of the Colorado Cultural Resource Inventory database indicated that no cultural resource inventories have taken place and no historic properties have been recorded within the proposed permit area. However, our files contain incomplete information for this area, as most of Colorado has not vet been inventoried for cultural resources. :\s a result, there is the possibility that as yet unidentified cultural resources exist within the proposed permit area. Should human remains be discovered during mining activities, the requirements under State Law CRS 24-80 part 13 apply and must be followed. "Thank you for the opportunity to comment. If we may be of further assistance, please contact Shinn du\'all, Section 106 Compliance Manager, at (303) 866-4674 or shina.duvall(achs.state.co.us. Sincerely, Edward C. 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Sara sate+ aallt Sates % Total ma K ;m% sLC tn Y u 5# 2 O € o J y J 4- R1 an' MORTON LAKES USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW - USR # 1682 EXTRACTION PLAN MAP apyx READY MIXED CONCRETE CO. 14585 OWGGHION ROAD Bry(illp{ OR MGM 303-659Ueb —55 AO ITO w Weer, [semi, 00306 (3033.M -660a .r.tla.aan Mary 9PR.NAM, konroot 80503 03 -.m. - ---7---- 1 Stoke. Pt. 3 5 MEMORANDUM TO: Ms. Gloria Hice-Idler, Access Manager, CDOT Region 4 FROM: Jeff Ream, P.E., P. T.O.E., Felsburg, Holt & Ullevig DATE: June 27, 2006 C5.t',n.Es O13 /oB SUBJECT: Response to June 12, 2006 comments on the Holton Lakes Traffic Study FHU Reference No. 06-036 The purpose of this memorandum is to address the comments provided by the Colorado Department of Transportation on the traffic study submitted for the Holton Sand and Gravel Pit and Ready -Mix Concrete Plant, completed for Ready Mix Aggregates. Comment 1 Project ROW need along SH 52 is 100 feet either side of the highway centerline. Comment noted. In this case the right of way needed does not affect the analysis results, conclusions and recommendations of the traffic study. Comment 2. The traffic impact study does not represent CDOT Region 4's recommendations for auxiliary lanes. When dealing with sand and gravel pits, it is our standard policy to add the taper to the length. So, the auxiliary lanes stated in the TIS are incorrect. Given the longer acceleration and deceleration needs of sand, gravel and concrete trucks, FHU understands and concurs with Region 4's recommendations. In the vicinity of the site, SH 52 is categorized as NR -B (non -rural arterial). The speed limit at the site driveway and for 520 feet to the east is 55 mph, and then is 45 mph from that point to US 65. Therefore, based on State Highway Access Code procedures and the above comment, the auxiliary lane needs are as follows: Eastbound Right Turn Deceleration Lane (taper + storage): 50 feet plus 220 -foot taper (270 feet total), based on 12 entering vehicles in the peak hour and a passenger car equivalent of 3. Eastbound Right Turn Acceleration Lane (accel length + taper): 550 feet plus 160 -foot taper (710 feet total). June 27; 2006 Memorandum to Ms. Gloria Rice -idler, Access Manager, CDOT Region 4 Page 2 Westbound Left Turn Deceleration Lane (taper + storage): 75 feet plus 220 -foot taper (295 feet total), based on 22 entering vehicles in the peak hour and a passenger car equivalent of 3. Westbound Left Turn Acceleration Lane (accel length + taper): 960 feet plus 220 -foot taper (1180 feet total). Comment 3 The DS has not been stamped and sealed by a licensed engineer. A stamped and sealed copy is attached. I trust this information is sufficient for you to continue your review process. If you have any questions or comments, or need further clarification, please give me a call at (303) 721-1440. • HOLTON SAND AND GRAVEL PIT AND READY -MIX CONCRETE PLANT TRAFFIC IMPACT STUDY Prepared for: Ready Mixed Aggregates 14585 Brighton Road Brighton, CO 80601 • Prepared by: Felsburg Holt & Ullevig 6300 South Syracuse Way, Suite 600 Centennial, CO 80111 303/721-1440 Project Manager: Jeff Ream, PE, PTOE Project Engineer: Ryan Germeroth, El FHU Reference No. 06-036 April, 2006 • Holton Ready -Mix Concrete Plant Traffic Impact Study TABLE OF CONTENTS • • • Introduction - II. Existing Conditions A. Land Use Page B. Roadway System C. Traffic Volumes _ D. Capacity Analysis Future Traffic Conditions A. Background Traffic B. Site -Generated Traffic C. Traffic Impacts D. Design Considerations 1 2 2 — -- 2 - 5 5 IV. Summary and Recommendations APPENDIX A. APPENDIX B. APPENDIX C. APPENDIX D. -- 7 -7 7 14 14 TRAFFIC COUNTS EXISTING LEVELS OF SERVICE SHORT TERM LEVELS OF SERVICE LONG TERM LEVELS OF SERVICE -15 FEL';BURO (' IIO1 T & UI.LEVIcU Holton Ready -Mix Concrete Plant Traffic Impact Study LIST OF FIGURES • • • Page Figure 1. Vicinity Ma ----------- 3 Figure 2. Proposed Site Plan - - - - 4 Figure 3. Existing (Seasonally Adjusted) Traffic Conditions -- 6 Figure 4. Year 2008 Background Traffic Conditions - 8 Figure 5. Year 2030 Background Traffic Conditions-------------------------------- 9 Figure 6. Site Distribution and Assignment - - -- 11 Figure 7. Year 2008 Total Traffic Conditions 12 Figure 8. Year 2030 Total Traffic Conditions - - 13 LIST OF TABLES Table 1. Table 2. Table 3. Average Annual and Daily Trip Generation Annual Production and Daily Trip Generation by Quarter Hourly Trip Distribution 10 -10 - - --14 PIFELSRURU H(1 LT & ULLEVIU Holton Ready -Mix Concrete Plant Traffic Impact Study I. INTRODUCTION • • • Ready Mixed Aggregates is proposing to operate a sand and gravel mine, processing plant, and a ready -mixed concrete plant near Fort Lupton, Colorado. Known as the Holton Pit, the proposed site is located on 300 acres situated in the southwest corner of the United States Highway 85 (US 85)/State Highway 52 (SH 52) interchange. The property would include parking for employees and concrete trucks, a ready -mixed concrete batch plant and loading area, a sand and gravel mining operation, processing plant, aggregate storage area, and a truck washout area. Figure 1 illustrates the location of the project and the adjacent roadway network and Figure 2 illustrates the site plan. An existing driveway on SH 52, located approximately a quarter mile west of the SH 52/US 85 interchange, would provide access to the site. This analysis documents peak hour traffic conditions, describes the existing roadway network, forecasts and distributes site -generated traffic volumes, and analyzes the effect of the site - generated traffic in combination with the background traffic growth for both Short Range Future and Long Range Future scenarios. The Short Range Future analysis assesses conditions when the plant reaches it's projected full annual production in 2008; the Long Range Future analysis assesses conditions in 2030. FELSI3URG I1oLT & ULLEVIG Page 1 Holton Ready -Mix Concrete Plant Traffic Impact Study II. EXISTING CONDITIONS • • • A. Land Use The area in and around the proposed operation is primarily vacant agricultural land. The City of Fort Lupton is located directly east of the site across US 85. Pearson Park, which includes baseball/softball fields, is directly north of the site across SH 52. B. Roadway System The following existing roads in the vicinity of the site would be affected by project traffic. US 85 extends from Colorado Springs to the Colorado/Wyoming border and beyond. In the vicinity of the site, US 85 is a four lane road with eight to twelve foot paved shoulders. The posted speed limit is 65 miles per hour (mph). SH 52 extends from the City of Boulder west of the site to the Weld County line east of the site. In the vicinity of the site, SH 52 is a two-lane paved road with four to six foot paved shoulders. The posted speed limit is 30 mph in the City of Fort Lupton, 45 mph from US 85 to the baseball/softball field access, and 55 mph adjacent to the site access. FELSRURG Irr/ tIOLT & ULLEVIG Page 2 pFELSBURG 'HOLT & ULLEVIG • • 0 North NOT TO SCALE • Fort Lupton Figure 1 Vicinity Map Holton Sand and Gravel Pit TIA 06-036 3/30/06 • • • PFELSBURG HOLT & ULLEVIG FIN North Site Access a sb� - . - 'I e : giVi 14. i i / ate. ` J r I 71 N otoottra r"OM'... Figure 2 Proposed Site Plan Holton Sand and Gravel Pit TIA 06036 3/30/06 Holton Ready -Mix Concrete Plant Traffic Impact Study C. Traffic Volumes • • • AM and PM peak hour turning movements were recorded at the ramp terminals of US 85/SH 52 in February, 2006. In addition, daily traffic volume counts were conducted on US 85 to the south of the SH 52 interchange and on SH 52 to the west of the US 85 interchange. Currently, US 85 carries approximately 25,700 vehicles per day (vpd) and SH 52 carries approximately 9,600 vpd. In order to account for the seasonal variation in traffic in the vicinity of the site, the traffic volumes collected during February 2006 were factored to reflect the summer peak season. This factor was based on information collected by the Denver Regional Council of Govemments (DRCOG) for various roadways in the region. The adjusted existing traffic volumes are shown on Figure 3 and the count data are provided in Appendix A. D. Capacity Analysis Traffic operations were evaluated at the US 85/SH 52 interchange using methods documented in the Highway Capacity Manual Transportation Research Board (TRB), Third Edition, 2000 (HCM-2000). HCM-2000 defines traffic operations by a level of service (LOS), which is a qualitative measure based on the average delay per vehicle at a controlled intersection. LOS is described by a letter designation ranging from A to F, with LOS A representing very little delay and LOS F representing extreme delay. Unsignalized intersection analyses report LOS ratings for each critical movement, and the signalized intersection capacity analysis produces an overall level of service, representative of all movements through the intersection. Currently, LOS C or better is considered to be acceptable by Weld County during weekday peak hours. For LOS analyses, an 8 percent heavy vehicle value was used in the calculations. This percentage is based on data collected by the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) on SH 52. As also shown on Figure 3, the US 85 ramp terminal intersections at SH 52 operate at LOS C or better during both peak hours. Analysis worksheets are included in Appendix B. FELSBURG 110 LT & ULLEVIG Page 5 • • • O 8PO mil J Q J {L T 7 atm E COco co CO LO 10 rl9 N-� N .N.. ▪ N N s, �r N CO LO N r N N N 09 0) NCO co .- 0) N CO C O Z w w -J XXX(XXX) = AM(PM) Peak Hour Traffic Volumes = Daily Traffic Volumes c•' t a) w a .. o (p Y LL C < o U — 0 m c4 C w f -- as a) O) C -- W a U C a® 3 y O > = N (v J O 0 d O i H aP2 ¢c = Traffic Signal � Xcro Holton Ready Mix Concrete Plant Traffic Impact Study III. FUTURE TRAFFIC CONDITIONS • • • Future traffic conditions consisted of two components: background traffic (traffic growth that is anticipated as a result of population and employment increases in the region in the future) and site traffic (traffic associated with the proposed development). Future capacity analyses serve as a means to assess whether the existing and proposed infrastructure is adequate to accommodate both components of future traffic, and to determine locations where additional capacity is needed. This section discusses the procedures used to determine future traffic conditions in the first year of full plant production (2008) and in the long-range planning year (2030), and assesses level of service with and without the project in each year. A. Background Traffic Background traffic for 2008 and 2030 was determined by estimating the incremental increase in traffic that would be anticipated due to regional growth. The average CDOT 20 year growth factor for US 85 in the vicinity of the site is 1.63. This factor results in a growth rate of approximately 2.5 percent per year. This rate was used to estimate the increase in traffic between now and both future scenarios. The 2008 and 2030 background traffic conditions are shown on Figures 4 and 5. B. Site -Generated Traffic Site generated traffic comprises only those trips originating or terminating in association with the proposed sand and gravel operation and ready -mixed concrete plant. The Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE), Trip Generation Manual, Seventh Edition, 2003 does not contain trip generation rates for a concrete plant land use; therefore, trip generation was estimated based on operational information provided by the applicant. It is estimated that the site will have an annual production of 1,000,000 tons of sand and gravel and 150,000 cubic yards of ready -mix concrete. This production rate will likely occur approximately two years after initial start-up; thus full production is anticipated in 2008. Full production is expected to last well beyond the 2030 long-term time frame generally considered in traffic studies. The plant will have 20 employees at full production and will operate 15 hours per day during the week and six hours a day on alternating Saturday's during the peak season (August through October). Reduced staffing and shorter operating hours are expected during the off-peak season (November through July). Table 1 summarizes the average annual vehicles per year (vpy) and average daily (vpd) number of concrete and sand and gravel delivery trucks, bulk cement and other deliveries, service vehicles, and employee trips from the site at full production. The operating year is generally broken into quarters reflecting weather conditions and related construction activities. Anticipated production by quarter is shown in Table 2, along with the corresponding number of daily trips for each period. Peak production would occur from August through October, with 35 percent of the annual output. Average conditions are approximately 71 percent of the peak quarter. CFELSBURG HOLT & ULLEVIG Page 7 • • • '1 C eNo CrO CO 01 U) '104,se s co a) o o rn N LL N Co 0) r 00 N N 0 z w C7 W J AM(PM) Peak Hour Traffic Volumes 57 xx SZ X x X Daily Traffic Volumes O 0 f0 O M V N 0 U as N C ma) e72 6 O > = N Y J 03 C 0O a: • ;$2 ac II II = Traffic Signal Background Traffic Conditions Holton Sand and Gravel Pit TIA 06-036 3/30/06 • • • In(0 rn LO LC) 0 0 t[) O r N Lo O N M L O N cn I1 � 0 0 CO N O N COO) N. rN tO N 00 NV ✓ 01 O 1O a) 1 O Z W O w J AM(PM) Peak Hour Traffic Volumes Daily Traffic Volumes O O N N in V N N V co d 0111) F26 0—y O N Y N C d o aU 2y a 12 -23 Qc II II X X x X x Co C 111 m Co I- I Background Traffic Conditions Nt Holton Sand and Gr Holton Ready -Mix Concrete Plant Traffic Impact Study • • • Table 1. Trip Type Annual (vpy) Avenge Daily (vpd) Concrete/Sand and Gravel Delivery Trucks 61,600 422 Bulk Cement/Delivery Trucks 500 3 Service Vehicles 820 6 Employees (15 total) 4,600 32 Total 67,520 463 Average Annual and Daily Trip Generation Table 2. Time of Year Percent of Annual Working Days Average Daily (vpd) Nov- Dec - Jan 15% 73 Concrete/Sand and Gravel Delivery Truck 253 Bulk Cement/Delivery Trucks 2 Service Vehicles 3 Employees 19 Seasonal Total 277 Feb - Mar - Apr 20% 73 Concrete/Sand and Gravel Delivery Truck 338 Bulk Cement/Delivery Trucks 3 Service Vehicles 4 Employees 25 Seasonal Total 370 May - Jun - Jul 30% 73 Concrete/Sand and Gravel Delivery Truck 506 Bulk Cement/Delivery Trucks 4 Service Vehicles 7 Employees 38 Seasonal Total 555 Aug - Sep - Oct 35% 73 Concrete/Sand and Gravel Delivery Truck 591 Bulk Cement/Delivery Trucks 5 Service Vehicles 8 Employees 44 Seasonal Total 648 Annual Production and Daily Trip Generation by Quarter On a typical day during the peak season, the site would generate approximately 648 vehicle trips. Table 3 shows the distribution of these trips throughout the day. The hourly distribution is based on conversations with the plant manager at a similar plant on Nelson Road, west of the City of Longmont. Approximately 68 of the trips would occur during the AM peak hour of adjacent road traffic, and approximately 38 trips would occur during the PM peak hour. The site trip distribution patterns are shown on Figure 6, along with the corresponding AM and PM peak hour project trips assigned to each roadway. The distribution percentages were estimated based on traffic distribution patterns for delivery trips and employee trips identified by the owner and the existing travel patterns at the US 85 interchange. The site -generated traffic assignments were added to the background traffic volumes in each analysis year to produce the 2008 and 2030 total traffic shown on Figures 7 and 8, respectively. FELSRURG IIOLT S ULLEVIG Page 10 • 65 • • O O N N N n)0 S (2) 1 Y) U, N N h N ci co O) N N a t--22(12) 12(7) Site Access z w 0 W J 160 Daily Traffic Volumes Site Distribution and Assignment Site Trip Distribution Percentages K<2 Holton Sand and Gravel P • • • 0 o, 0 0 inn J N 30,675 3/3 /4929 .99 (0 0 O O N N an N Nr N N CO T -20(15) 10(5) Site Access O z W CD W J Daily Traffic Volumes 13z 15 l To 2 Oi Y J J Cc co c m o 0 o ao ao co uj a E s I2 a a I 2 g 2 o <c <c Cl) II II II II % x K Total Traffic Conditions = Traffic Signal Ha9on Send and Gravel PA TIA 06-036 3/30/06 • • • d1 11 OLfS O FL w .N_1 O � za &ZS 0 N NO _ _O 0 Cor an MO oN- 00 Co M v r 00 N 0) ON OM CoV (9 06. U) N O O N WO MN 00 N N N 0 vm C N -20 15) 10(5) 1k T 1t Site Access z w CD w J XXX(XXX) = AM(PM) Peak Hour Traffic Volumes = Daily Traffic Volumes X C ah N U, 0 m N U .14:o C m'm 01W C N 6 76 J N J N a 2 aa) 2a) y J y mc m c c o co O a O 0 m am o <S <S II II 0 0 0 N it Total Traffic Conditions = Traffic Signal l ar 9 a Holton Sand and Gra Holton Ready Mir Concrete Plant Traffic Impact Study • • • Table 3. Hourly Distribution Concrete/ Sand/Gravel Bulk Cement/ Deliveries Service Vehicles Employees Total in Out In Out In Out In Out Total 5:00-5:59 AM 0 0 0 6:00 - 6:59 AM 11% 19 32 13 32 32 65 7:00 - 7:59 AM 11% 25 32 1 1 1 1 7 34 34 69 8:00 - 8:59 AM 8% 32 24 32 24 56 9:00 - 9:59 AM 8% 32 24 1 33 24 57 10:00 -10:59 AM 9% 24 27 1 24 28 51 11:00 - 11:59 AM 9% 24 27 2 24 29 52 12:00 - 12:59 PM 8% 22 24 1 1 1 1 2 26 26 51 1:00 - 1:59 PM 9% 25 27 25 27 51 2:00 - 2:59 PM 8% 22 24 1 23 24 46 3:00 - 3:59 PM 9% 24 27 1 24 28 51 4:00 - 4:59 PM 8% 21 24 1 1 22 25 46 5:00-5:59 PM 2% 19 6 13 19 19 37 6:00-6:59 PM 8 7 8 7 15 7:00 - 7:59 PM 0 0 0 Total 100% 295 295 3 3 4 4 22 22 324 324 648 Hourly Trip Distribution C. Traffic Impacts Using HCM-2000 methods, both signalized and unsignalized level of service analyses were conducted based on the future total peak hour traffic volumes. The results of these analyses are summarized on Figures 7 and 8, and worksheets are included in Appendices C and D. For the year 2008, the intersections and stop controlled approaches within the study area operate at LOS C or better with existing lane geometry both with and without site traffic. For the year 2030, the City of Fort Lupton Transportation Plan has designated SH 52 as a four lane arterial in the long range future. With these extra through lanes, the intersections and stop controlled approaches are projected to operate at LOS D or better both with and without traffic from the proposed site. D. Design Considerations The land use proposed for the site would result in a significant increase in side street truck traffic at the site access intersection with SH 52; 229 of the 255 outbound daily trips from the site would be concrete, sand and gravel, or bulk cement trucks. These heavy vehicles require significantly longer time to accelerate to the posted speed limit, and therefore would require larger gaps in traffic to turn onto SH 52. This is particularly relevant for the concrete, sand, and gravel trucks, which would be fully -loaded on the outbound trip. To facilitate safe left tum egress from the intersection, a 960 -foot acceleration lane (which includes a 220 -foot taper (18.5:1 taper ratio)), should be constructed in the center of SH 52 west of the intersection. These recommended acceleration and taper lengths can be found in the Colorado State Highway Access Code. The speed limit for the segment of SH 52 east of the site is posted at 55 mph for approximately 520 feet and then is 45 mph from that point to US 85. Based on recommended acceleration lengths in the State Highway Access Code, trucks from the site will be entering traffic in the 45 mph segment. Therefore, an acceleration lane of 550 feet (which includes a 160 -foot taper PFELSBURG ritIOLT & ULLEVIG Page 14 Holton Ready Mix Concrete Plant Traffic Impact Study • • • (13.5:1 taper ratio)) should be constructed eastbound on SH 52 for the northbound right turns from the site. For both recommended acceleration lanes, some minor widening of SH 52 will likely be necessary. In the vicinity of the site, SH 52 is categorized as a NR -B (non -rural arterial). This roadway classification means that a westbound left turn lane and an eastbound right turn lane need to be constructed on SH 52 for vehicles turning into the site. Each lane should be constructed at a length of 600 feet (which includes a 220 -foot (18.5:1 taper ratio)). IV. SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS Ready Mixed Aggregates is proposing to operate a sand and gravel and ready -mixed concrete plant on the southwest corner of the US 85/SH 52 interchange in Fort Lupton, Colorado. The property would include parking for employees and concrete trucks, a ready -mix concrete batch plant and loading area, a sand and gravel mine, processing plant, aggregate storage area, and a truck washout area. Both the existing and Short Range Future scenarios will operate at acceptable LOS with the existing lane geometry and traffic control. In order to obtain acceptable LOS in the Long Range Future scenario, it has been assumed that SH 52 will be a four lane roadway by 2030. The following are the recommendations for the intersections and road system in the site vicinity. • Construct a 960 -foot acceleration lane (which includes a 220 -foot taper (18.5:1 taper ratio)) west of the site access intersection on SH 52 to facilitate the northbound left turn movement. • Construct a 550 -foot acceleration lane (which includes a 160 -foot taper (13.5:1 taper ratio)) eastbound on SH 52 to facilitate the northbound right turn movement from the site. • Construct a 600 -foot deceleration lane (which includes a 220 -foot taper (18.5:1 taper ratio)) for the westbound left turns and eastbound right turns into the site from SH 52. FELSBURG HOLT & ULLEVIG Page 15 Holton Ready Mix Concrete Plant Traffic Impact Study • I • APPENDIX A. TRAFFIC COUNTS FELSI3URG HOLT S ULLEVIG Appendix A All Traffic Data Services, Inc 9660 W 44th Ave •Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 www.alltrafricdata.net • • File Name : SH52&NBUS85AM Site Code : 00000000 Start Date : 2/28/2006 Page No : 1 Groups Printed- Unshifted US85 NB RAMPS Southbound SH 52 Westbound US85 NB RAMPS Northbound SH 52 Eastbound Start Time Left I Thai I Right I Peds Left I Thai I Right I Peds Left Thru I Right I Peds Left 1 Thru I Right I Peds Int. Taal 04:00 PM 0 0 0 0 0 111 16 0 30 0 29 0 10 43 0 0 239 04:15 PM 0 0 0 0 0 158 18 0 46 0 42 0 9 51 0 0 324 04:30 PM 0 0 0 0 0 109 25 0 44 0 43 0 8 64 0 0 293 04:45 PM 0 0 0 0 0 113 16 0 30 1 64 0 8 44 0 0 276 Total 0 0 0 0 0 491 75 0 150 1 178 0 35 202 0 0 1132 05:00 PM 0 0 0 0 0 94 19 0 I 31 1 45 0 12 46 0 0 248 05:15 PM 0 0 0 0 0 98 23 0 20 0 25 0 8 43 0 0 217 05:30 PM 0 0 0 0 0 105 16 0 39 0 46 0 7 39 0 0 252 05:45 PM 0 0 0 0 0 99 12 0 23 0 49 0 4 58 0 0 245 Total 0 0 0 0 0 396 70 0 113 1 165 0 31 186 0 0 962 Grand Total 0 0 0 0 0 887 145 0 263 2 343 0 66 388 0 0 2094 Apprch % 0 0 0 0 0 85.9 14.1 0 43.3 0.3 56.4 0 14.5 85.5 0 0 Total % 0 0 0 0 0 42.4 6.9 0 12.6 0.1 16.4 0 1 3.2 18.5 0 0 F m ei J 2 4 US85 NU RAMPS Out n Total J 213 PI O L213 1 0 o o �0 Right mm Lett Peds 0., • �, i T NOM 2/2812006 04:00 PM 2128/2006 05:45 PM Unshifted Z r' Left Thru RI. t Peds 263J_ 2....343 r • Oj I BOB I I 6081 Out In Total US85 NB RAMPS 0 w a All Traffic Data Services, Inc 9660 W 44th Ave •Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 www.alltm ficdata.net File Name : SH528,NBUS85AM Site Code : 00000000 Start Date : 2/28/2006 Page No : 2 US85 NB RAMPS SH 52 T US85 NB RAMPS Southbound Westbound_ _ Northbound Start Time Left rTMu Right Peas /494-44 Lett i Thru i RigM I PedsJ ....r« Left i_ Thru mot Peds Peak Hour Analysis From 04:00 PM to 05:45 PM - Peak 1 of 1 Peak Hour for Entire Intersection Begins at 04:15 PM 04:15 PM 0 0 0 0 0 0 158 18 0 176 46 0 42 04:30 PM 0 0 0 0 0 0 109 25 0 134 44 0 43 04:45 PM 0 0 0 0 0 0 113 16 0 129 30 1 64 05:00 PM 0 0 0 0 0 0 94 19 0 113 31 1 45 Total Volume 0 0 0 0 0 %App. Total 0 0 0 0 PHI .000 .000 .000 .000 O00 0 474 78 0 552 151 2 194 0 85.9 14.1 0 43.5 0.6 55.9 .000 .750 .780 .000 .784 .821 .500 .758 SH 52 Eastbound This Left Thor Right Peas ,....rw 0 88 9 51 0 0 60 324 0 87 8 64 0 0 72 293 0 95 8 44 0 0 52 276 0 77 12 46 0 0 58 248 0 347 37 205 0 0 242 1141 0 15.3 84.7 0 0 000 .913 .771 .801 .000 .000 .840 .880 • LJ 2 2_ O US85 NB RAMPS -077 In Total 01 I 11171 I oI 0L 01 Right Thtu Left Reds 1 4 Peak Hour Data T Non, Peak Hour Begins at 04:15 PM Unshifted i Left Thtu RI t Peds L 151; 21 194 0 I 0_1 [ 347 1 3471 Out In Total US85 NB RAMPS J 0 • All Traffic Data Services, Inc 9660 W 44th Ave •Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 www. alttrali icdata. net Start Time 04:00 PM 04:15 PM 04:30 PM 04:45 PM Total 05:00 PM 05:15 PM 05:30 PM 05:45 PM Total Grand Total Apprth % Total % • • US85 NB RAMPS Southbound Left I Thru I Right I Peds O 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 O 0 0 0 O 0 0 0 O 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0, 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Groups Printed- Unshifted File Name : SH52&NBUS85PM Site Code : 00000000 Start Date : 2/28/2006 Page No : 1 SH 52 US85 NB RAMPS Westbound Northbound Left Thru I Right Peds Left I Thru Right Peds 0 97 22 0 0 115 21 0 0 108 11 0 0 112 18 0 0 432 72 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 154 26 0 127 10 0 116 22 0 106 20 0 503 78 0 935 86.2 33.1 150 13.8 5.3 0 0 0 33 33 40 35 0 0 0 0 81 80 81 79 0 0 0 0 141 0 321 0 68 0 102 60 0 76 60 0 100 42 0 82 230 0 360 371 35.3 13.1 0 0 0 681 64.7 24.1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Oi 0I SH 52 Eastbound Left Thru I Right 10 82 0 12 66 0 24 78 0 9 85 0 55 311 0 0 Peds 0 0 0 0 10 78 0 0 19 52 0 0 12 62 0 0 14 73 0 0 55 265 0 0 110 16 3.9 576 0 0 84 0 0 20.4 0 0 Cm O 2 F rr; Out In Total 1 2601 r OI 2601 I 0 0 Oj Right Thru Leff Peds 1 ~ T North 2/28/2006 04:00 PM 2/28/2006 05:45 PM Unsh81ed I r' Left Thru Ri ht Pods 371 0 681T 0I 1 I 01 1 10521 11052 Out In Total OS85 NB RAMPS 8 U Int. Total 325 327 342 338 1332 438 344 372 337 1491 2823 All Traffic Data Services, Inc 9660 W 44th Ave 4,Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 www.alltratficdata.net US85 NB RAMPS SH 52 Southbound Westbound Start Time Left I ThaiI Right1 Peas I a., 'fewLeft I Thai I mot I Peds I .w. T Peak Hour Analysis From 04:00 PM to 05:45 PM - Peak 1 of 1 Peak Hour for Entire Intersection Begins at 04:45 PM 04:45 PM 0 0 0 0 0 0 112 18 0 05:00 PM 0 0 0 0 0 0 154 26 0 05:15 PM 0 0 0 0 0 0 127 10 0 05:30 PM 0 0 0 0 0 0 116 22 0 Total volume 0 0 0 0 0 0 509 76 0 585 %App. Total 0 0 0 0 0 87 13 0 PHF .000 000 . .000 .000 .000 .000 .826 .731 _.000 .813 File Name : SH52&NBUS85PM Site Code : 00000000 Start Date : 2/28/2006 Page No : 2 US85 NB RAMPS Northbound w LeftjThru IRlr I Peas I A. Teal 130 180 137 138 SH 52 Eastbound Left Thru I Right I Pecks ace Tax I im. TO?IJ 35 0 79 0 114- 9 68 0 102 0 170 10 60 0 76 0 136 19 60 0 100 0 160 12 223 0 357 0 580 50 38.4 0 61.6 0 15.3 .820 .000 875 .000 .853 .658 85 0 0 94 338 78 0 0 88 438 52 0 0 71 344 62 0 0 74 372 277 0 0 327 1492 84.7 0 0 .815 .000 .000 .870 .852 • r r re en m = 2 ? r • 2 0 m a US85 NS RAMPS Out In Total L 12ci I 01 L 1261 11 t That 0 � Right LLeftPeass _I I ut Peak Hour Data T North Peak Hour Begins at 04:45 PM Unshifted 41 T r Left Thai Ri t Peas 223 0 357 0 [. 5 I 5801 I 5801 Out In Total US85 NB RAMPS m 2 s v O eS u All Traffic Data Services, Inc 9660 W 44th Ave •Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 www.alltraffiicdata.net - Unshiked US85 SB RAMPS Southbound SH 52 Westbound USES SB RAMPS Northbound SH 52 Eastbound Start Time Left I Thai I Right I Peds Left I Thm I Right I Peds Left I Thru I Right 1 Peds Left I Thai I Right I Peds int. Total 07:00 AM 10 0 12 0 52 85 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 43 48 0 250 07:15 AM 8 0 8 0 73 121 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 34 44 0 288 07:30 AM 9 0 9 0 61 85 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 63 48 0 275 07:45 AM 12 0 15 0 57 74 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 42 27 0 227 Total 39 0 44 0 243 365 0 0 0 0 0 0I 0 182 167 0 1040 08:00 AM 11 0 11 0 56 66 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40 22 0 206 08:15 AM 8 0 11 0 52 60 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 41 29 0 201 08:30 AM 7 0 10 0 58 82 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 48 31 0 236 08:45 AM 12 0 9 0 60 62 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 47 26 0 216 Total 38 0 41 0 226 270 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 176 108 0 859 Grand Total 77 0 85 0 469 635 0 0 0 0 0 0 I 0 358 275 0 1899 Apprch % T,,..,i et 47.5 Al 0 n 52.5 As 0 n 42.5 94 7 57.5 114 0 O 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 01 0 56.6 18.9 43.4 14.5 0 0 File Name : SH52&US85AM Site Code : 00000000 Start Date : 2/28/2006 Page No : 1 • S • CO m ID 2 E 0. a USES Sb RAMPS Out In Total i - r 182 _782' 85 _ p11_7[ l.J Right Thin] Lett Peels 1-I 1 T North 2/28/2008 07:00 AM 2/28/2008 08:45 AM Unshi ted T r Left Thnt R t Peds 0] 0 0 0 1_7441 L J I-7441 Out In Total US85 Sa RAMPS 2 a u Cli O S2 N a All Traffic Data Services, Inc 9660 W 44th Ave • Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 www.alltrafficdata.net net • • US85 SB RAMPS SH 52 Southbound Westbound Start Time Left ] Thru Right I Peas j ..,. T.w Left j mru Ri Peak Hour Analysis From 07:00 AM to 08:45 AM - Peak 1 of 1 Peak Hour for Entire Intersection Begins at 07:00 AM 07:00 AM 10 0 12 0 22 52 85 07:15 AM 8 0 8 0 16 73 121 07:30 AM 9 0 9 0 18 61 85 07:45 AM 12 0 15 0 27 57 74 US85 SB RAMPS Northbound File Name : SH52&US85AM Site Code : 00000000 Start Date : 2/28/2006 Page No : 2 1 SH 52 Eastbound Lefts Thru J Right j Peas i .,,. Tow 39 0 44 0 83 47 0 53 0 Total Volume %App. Total PHF .813 .000 .733 .000 /69 243 365 40 60 .832 .754 .000 .000 .784 Thru RightPens 0 0 137 0 0 0 0 0 0 43 48 0 911 250 0 0 194 0 0 0 0 0 0 34 44 0 781 288 0 0 146 0 0 0 0 0 0 63 48 0 1111 275 0 0 131 0 0 0 0 0 0 42 27 0 69 227 0 0 608 0 0 0 0 0 0 182 167 0 349 1040 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 52.1 47.9 0 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .722 .870 .000 .786 .903 C N I- r m n e O 0. n usB5 sB RAMPS Out In r Total � 83 831 L 44! 0 Right Tilm Left Peds 4J 4 r• Peak Hour Data T North Peak Hour Begins at 07:00 AM Unskilled 4l I PIP Left mm Right Peds I 0i 01 O Oj 41n1 i 01 I 4101 Out In Total US85 SB RAMPS 4 4 4 2 6 J J 0 a All Traffic Data Services, Inc 9660 W 44th Ave •Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 www. alltrafficdata. net Start Time 04:00 PM 04:15 PM 04:30 PM 04:45 PM Total 05:00 PM 05:15 PM 05: 05:45 PM Total 41 US85 SB RAMPS Southbound Left Thru 21 21 10 11 63 13 9 11 8 Grand Total 104 Apprch % 51.2 Total % 4.5 • • 0 1 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0.1 Right 11 15 19 12 57 11 8 9 12 40 97 47.8 4.2 Peds 0 0 0 0 0 Left 46 55 52 42 Groups Printed- Unshitted SH 52 US85 SB RAMPS Westbound Northbound Thru 1 Right Peds Left 1 Thru f 80 0 0 90 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 73 28 98 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 72 28 99 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 76 43 195 367 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 295 145 Right Peds File Name : SH528.1.1S85PM Site Code : 00000000 Start Date : 2/28/2006 Page No : 1 SH 52 Eastbound Left Thru j Right Peds 0 73 0 74 0 77 0 54 0 278 0 0 0 473 37 20.5 122 0 109 0 109 0 100 0 440 0 807 63 34.9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 74 46 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Int. Total 278 283 279 284 1124 55 34 0 308 63 28 0 291 67 38 0 I 311 79 23 0 276 264 123 0 1186 559 67.6 24.2 268 32.4 11.6 0 t m to Nre US85 SU RAMPS Out In Total 0I L I 203i 9T 2, 1041 0J Right Thai Left Pads 4 4 North 2/28/2006 04:00 PM 2/28/2006 05:45 PM UnshMed Left Thai Ri t Peds I 01 al 0' 0 i 0! a Out In Total US85 SB RAMPS f 2g 0' a! J a 0 0 0 2310 All Traffic Data Services, Inc 9660 W 44th Ave •Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 www.alltratfcdata.net US85 SB RAMPS Southbound Left Thtu Rum Pet Am Total File Name : SH52&US85PM Site Code : 00000000 Start Date : 2/28/2006 Page No : 2 SH 52 I US85 SB RAMPS Westbound Northbound Right Ped_ ,.r.. Tsai Left I Thni f RigMTPeds j Apo . Tau Peak Hour Analysis From 04:00 PM to 05:45 PM - Peak 1 of 1 Peak Hour for Entire Intersection Begins at 04:45 PM 04:45 PM 11 1 12 0 24 42 99 0 0 141 0 0 0 05:00 PM 13 0 11 0 24 73 122 0 0 195 0 0 0 05:15 PM 9 0 8 0 17 74 109 0 0 183 0 0 0 05:30 PM 11 0 9 0 20 77 109 0 0 186 0 0 0 Total Volume 44 1 40 0 85 266 439 0 0 705 0 0 0 %App. Total 51.8 1.2 47.1 0 37.7 62.3 0 0 0 0 0 PHF .846 .250 .833 .000 .885 .864 .900 .000 .000 .904 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0I 0L 0: SH 52 Eastbound Left J Thru Rift Pads 0 0 0 0 0 0 TW& 76 55 63 67 261 64.6 43 34 28 38 143 35.4 0 119 284 0 89 308 0 91 291 0 105 311 0 404 1194 0 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .859 .831 .000 .849 .960 2_ 9 U585 SB RAMPS Out In Total I 0f 85] 851 7 44] O 7tht ht Thru Left Pads 1 4 Peak Hour Data North Peak Hour Begins at 04:45 PM Unshifted 4-, T r Lett Thtu R' t Peels 0 0 OF 4101 OF L Out In Total US85 SB RAMPS 1O N�V N j O a a • I Start 28 -Feb -06 Time Tue EB 12:00 AM 10 01:00 15 02:00 18 03:00 21 04:00 48 05:00 201 06:00 318 07:00 349 08:00 284 09:00 226 10:00 269 11:00 251 12:00 PM 265 01:00 268 02:00 325 03:00 436 04:00 436 05:00 387 06:00 221 07:00 158 08:00 119 09:00 75 10:00 36 11:00 21 _ Total 4757 AM Peak 07:00 Vol. 349 PM Peak 15:00:00 Vol. 436 Total 4757 All Traffic Data Services, Inc. 9660 W 44th Ave Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 www.alltrafficdata.net Page 1 SH52 W/O US85 Site Code: 1 Station ID: 1 ADT Not Calculated • I Start 28 -Feb -06 Time Tue WB 12:00 AM 15 01:00 20 02:00 24 03:00 25 04:00 36 05:00 102 06:00 364 07:00 456 08:00 346 09:00 272 10:00 251 11:00 288 12:00 PM 332 01:00 324 02:00 330 03:00 129 04:00 443 05:00 418 06:00 264 07:00 144 08:00 120 09:00 82 10:00 44 11:00 34 Total 4863 AM Peak Vol. PM Peak Vol. Total All Traffic Data Services, Inc. 9660 W 44th Ave Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 www.alltrafficdata.nt Page 1 SH52 W/O US85 Site Code: 1.5 Station ID: 1.5 07:00 456 16:00 443 4863 ADT Not Calculated • • Start 28 -Feb -06 Time Tue NB 12:00 AM 52 01:00 36 02:00 42 03:00 131 04:00 248 05:00 838 06:00 1332 07:00 1244 08:00 836 09:00 682 10:00 686 11:00 670 12:00 PM 728 01:00 718 02:00 698 03:00 745 04:00 815 05:00 868 06:00 582 07:00 344 08:00 278 09:00 209 10:00 110 11:00 73 All Traffic Data Services, Inc. 9660 W 44th Ave Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 www.alltrafficdata.nt Page 1 US85 S/O SIi52 Site Code: 2 Station ID: 2 Total 12965 AM Peak 06:00 Vol. 1332 • PM Peak 17:00 Vol. 868 Total 12965 ADT Not Calculated • • Start 28 -Feb -06 Time Tue 12:00 AM 01:00 02:00 03:00 04:00 05:00 06:00 07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 PM 01:00 02:00 03:00 04:00 05:00 06:00 07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 Total SS ANI Traffic Data Services, Inc. 9660 W 44th Ave Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 www.alltrafficdata.net Page 1 US85 S/O SH52 Site Code: 2.5 Station ID: 2.5 90 71 40 52 83 382 550 754 700 602 647 602 696 674 769 1025 1208 1306 957 516 388 263 226 154 12755 07:00 754 17:00 1306 12755 AM Peak • Vol. PM Peak Vol. Total • ADT Not Calculated Holton Ready -Mix Concrete Plant Traffic Impact Study • • • APPENDIX B. EXISTING LEVELS OF SERVICE 'FELSBURG IIOLT & UL LEVIU Appendix B HCM Signalized Intersection Capacity Analysis 2: SH 52 & US 85 NB Ramps Movement Lane Configurations Ideal Flow (vphpl) Total Lost time (s) Lane Util. Factor Frt Flt Protected Satd. Flow (prot) Flt Permitted Satd. Flow (perm) Volume (vph) Peak -hour factor, PHF Adj. Flow (vph) RTOR Reduction (vph) Lane Group Flow (vph) Turn Type Protected Phases Permitted Phases Actuated Green, G (s) Effective Green, g (s) Actuated g/C Ratio Clearance Time (s) Vehicle Extension (s) Lane Grp Cap (vph) v/s Ratio Prot v/s Ratio Perm v/c Ratio Uniform Delay, dl Progression Factor Incremental Delay, d2 Delay (s) Level of Service Approach Delay (s) Approach LOS Intersection Summary EBL EBT 1900 1900 4.0 4.0 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.95 1.00 1671 1759 0.27 1.00 468 1759 42 232 0.92 0.92 46 252 0 0 46 252 pm+pt 5 2 2 63.5 63.5 65.5 65.5 0.73 0.73 6.0 6.0 3.0 3.0 417 1280 0.01 c0.14 0.07 0.11 0.20 6.0 3.9 0.83 0.82 0.1 0.3 5.1 3.5 A A 3.8 A EBR WBL WBT WBR NBL 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 4.0 1.00 0.98 1.00 1726 1.00 1726 0 0.92 0 0 0 0 0.92 0 0 0 536 0.92 583 6 673 6 53.8 55.8 0.62 6.0 3.0 1070 c0.39 0.63 10.7 1.00 2.8 13.5 B 13.5 B 88 171 0.92 0.92 96 186 0 0 0 0 Perm t NBT Existing AM NBR SBL SBT SBR 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 4.0 4.0 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.85 0.95 1.00 1676 1495 0.95 1.00 1676 1495 2 219 0 0 0 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 2 238 0 0 0 0 194 0 0 0 188 44 0 0 0 Perm 8 8 8 14.5 14.5 16.5 16.5 0.18 0.18 6.0 6.0 3.0 3.0 307 274 0.11 0.03 0.61 0.16 33.8 30.9 1.00 1.00 3.6 0.3 37.4 31.2 D C 33.9 C 0.0 A HCM Average Control Delay HCM Volume to Capacity ratio Actuated Cycle Length (s) Intersection Capacity Utilization Analysis Period (min) c Critical Lane Group 17.6 0.60 90.0 56.5% 15 HCM Level of Service Sum of lost time (s) ICU Level of Service B 12.0 B 4/4/2006 Felsburg Holt & Ullevig • Synchro 6 Report HCM Signalized Intersection Capacity Analysis Existing AM 1: SH 52 & US 85 SB Ramps • • • Movement EBL Lane Configurations Ideal Flow (vphpl) 1900 Total Lost time (s) Lane Util. Factor Frt Flt Protected Satd. Flow (prot) Flt Permitted Satd. Flow (perm) Volume (vph) 0 Peak -hour factor, PHF 0.92 Adj. Flow (vph) 0 RTOR Reduction (vph) 0 Lane Group Flow (vph) 0 Turn Type Protected Phases Permitted Phases Actuated Green, G (s) Effective Green, g (s) Actuated g/C Ratio Clearance Time (s) Vehicle Extension (s) Lane Grp Cap (vph) v/s Ratio Prot v/s Ratio Perm v/c Ratio Uniform Delay, dl Progression Factor Incremental Delay, d2 Delay (s) Level of Service Approach Delay (s) Approach LOS Intersection Summary 56.7 58.7 0.65 6.0 3.0 1077 0.26 0.40 7.4 1.00 1.1 8.5 A 8.5 A EBT 1900 4.0 1.00 0.94 1.00 1652 1.00 1652 229 0.92 249 20 434 esV 1 EBR WBL 1900 1900 4.0 1.00 1.00 0.95 1671 0.42 733 189 0.92 205 0 0 275 0.92 299 0 299 pm+pt 2 1 6 4 6 4 4 70.1 70.1 7.9 7.9 72.1 72.1 9.9 9.9 0.80 0.80 0.11 0.11 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 4- \fr 1 WBT WBR NBL NBT NBR SBL SBT SBR Y 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 4.0 4.0 4.0 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.85 1.00 0.95 1.00 1759 1671 1495 1.00 0.95 1.00 1759 1671 1495 431 0 0 0 0 44 0 50 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 468 0 0 0 0 48 0 54 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 48 468 0 0 0 0 0 48 6 685 c0.05 c0.30 0.44 3.1 1.14 0.4 3.9 A Perm Perm 1409 184 164 0.27 0.03 0.00 0.33 0.26 0.04 2.4 36.7 35.8 0.43 1.00 1.00 0.5 0.8 0.1 1.6 37.5 35.9 A D D 2.5 0.0 36.6 A A D HCM Average Control Delay HCM Volume to Capacity ratio Actuated Cycle Length (s) Intersection Capacity Utilization Analysis Period (min) c Critical Lane Group 7.2 0.41 90.0 56.5% 15 HCM Level of Service Sum of lost time (s) ICU Level of Service A 8.0 B 4/4/2006 Felsburg Holt & Ullevig Synchro 6 Report • • HCM Signalized Intersection Capacity Analysis 2: SH 52 & US 85 NB Ramps Movement EBL EBT Lane Configurations Ideal Flow (vphpl) 1900 1900 Total Lost time (s) 4.0 4.0 Lane Util. Factor 1.00 1.00 Frt 1.00 1.00 Ftt Protected 0.95 1.00 Satd. Flow (prot) 1671 1759 Flt Permitted 0.22 1.00 Satd. Flow (perm) 388 1759 Volume (vph) 57 313 Peak -hour factor, PHF 0.92 0.92 Adj. Flow (vph) 62 340 RTOR Reduction (vph) 0 0 Lane Group Flow (vph) 62 340 Turn Type pm+pt Protected Phases 5 2 Permitted Phases 2 Actuated Green, G (s) 60.2 60.2 Effective Green, g (s) 62.2 62.2 Actuated g/C Ratio 0.69 0.69 Clearance Time (s) 6.0 6.0 Vehicle Extension (s) 3.0 3.0 Lane Grp Cap (vph) 348 1216 v/s Ratio Prot 0.01 c0.19 v/s Ratio Perm 0.11 v/c Ratio 0.18 0.28 Uniform Delay. dl 8.2 5.3 Progression Factor 1.42 1.36 Incremental Delay, d2 0.2 0.5 Delay (s) 11.9 7.8 Level of Service B A Approach Delay (s) 8.4 Approach LOS A Intersection Summary HCM Average Control Delay HCM Volume to Capacity ratio Actuated Cycle Length (s) Intersection Capacity Utilization Analysis Period (min) c Critical Lane Group EBR WBL 1900 1900 0 0 0.92 0.92 0 0 0 0 0 0 21.9 0.69 90.0 97.2% 15 4- WBT WBR NBL 1900 1900 1900 4.0 1.00 0.98 1.00 1728 1.00 1728 575 86 252 0.92 0.92 0.92 625 93 274 5 0 0 713 0 0 Perm t NBT NBR SBL Existing PM 1 SBT SBR 4/ 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 4.0 4.0 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.85 0.95 1.00 1676 1495 0.95 1.00 1676 1495 1 403 0 0 0 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 1 438 0 0 0 0 342 0 0 0 275 96 0 0 0 6 8 50.6 52.6 0.58 6.0 3.0 1010 c0.41 Perm 8 8 17.8 17.8 19.8 19.8 0.22 0.22 6.0 6.0 3.0 3.0 369 329 0.16 0.06 0.71 0.75 0.29 13.2 32.7 29.3 1.00 1.00 1.00 4.1 8.0 0.5 17.4 40.7 29.8 B D C 17.4 34.0 0.0 B C A HCM Level of Service Sum of lost time (s) ICU Level of Service C 12.0 F 4/4/2006 Felsburg Holt & Ullevig Synchro 6 Report • • HCM Signalized Intersection Capacity Analysis 1: SH 52 & US 85 SB Ramps f Movement EBL Lane Configurations Ideal Flow (vphpl) 1900 Total Lost time (s) Lane Util. Factor Frt Fit Protected Satd. Flow (prot) Flt Permitted Satd. Flow (perm) Volume (vph) 0 Peak -hour factor. PHF 0.92 Adj. Flow (vph) 0 RTOR Reduction (vph) 0 Lane Group Flow (vph) 0 Turn Type Protected Phases Permitted Phases Actuated Green, G (s) Effective Green, g (s) Actuated g/C Ratio Clearance Time (s) Vehicle Extension (s) Lane Grp Cap (vph) v/s Ratio Prot v/s Ratio Perm v/c Ratio Uniform Delay, dl Progression Factor Incremental Delay. d2 Delay (s) Level of Service Approach Delay (s) Approach LOS Intersection Summary EBT 1900 4.0 1.00 0.95 1.00 1679 1.00 1679 320 0.92 348 14 510 2 54.7 56.7 0.63 6.0 3.0 I 4- 4\ Existing PM i 4, EBR WBL WBT WBR NBL NBT NBR SBL SBT SBR 4 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.85 0.95 1.00 0.95 1.00 1671 1759 1677 1495 0.36 1.00 0.95 1.00 640 1759 1677 1495 162 301 526 0 0 0 0 50 1 45 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 176 327 572 0 0 0 0 54 1 49 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 43 0 327 572 0 0 0 0 0 55 6 pm+pt Perm Perm 1 6 4 6 4 4 69.7 69.7 8.3 8.3 71.7 71.7 10.3 10.3 0.80 0.80 0.11 0.11 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 636 1401 192 171 c0.06 0.33 c0.35 0.03 0.00 0.51 0.41 0.29 0.03 4.0 2.8 36.5 35.4 1.19 0.31 1.00 1.00 0.5 0.6 0.8 0.1 5.3 1.5 37.3 35.5 A A D D 2.9 0.0 36.5 A A D 1058 0.30 0.48 8.8 1.00 1.6 10.4 B 10A B HCM Average Control Delay HCM Volume to Capacity ratio Actuated Cycle Length (s) Intersection Capacity Utilization Analysis Period (min) c Critical Lane Group 7.8 0.48 90.0 97.2% 15 HCM Level of Service Sum of lost time (s) ICU Level of Service A 8.0 F 4/4/2006 Felsburg Holt & Ullevig Synchro 6 Report Holton Ready -Mix Concrete Plant Traffic Impact Study • t APPENDIX C. SHORT TERM LEVELS OF SERVICE (4 CELSBURG UOLT ULLEVIG Appendix C • • • HCM Signalized Intersection Capacity Analysis 2: SH 52 & US 85 NB Ramps 2008 AM Background Movement EBL EBT I 4- 41/4. t \* EBR WBL WBT WBR NBL NBT NBR SBL SBT SBR Lane Configurations Ideal Flow (vphpl) Total Lost time (s) Lane Util. Factor Frt Flt Protected Satd. Flow (prot) Flt Permitted Satd. Flow (perm) 1900 4.0 1.00 1.00 0.95 1671 0.25 447 1900 4.0 1.00 1.00 1.00 1759 1.00 1759 1+ 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 4.0 1.00 0.98 1.00 1725 1.00 1725 1900 4.0 1.00 1.00 0.95 1671 0.95 1671 1900 1900 1900 1900 4.0 1.00 0.85 1.00 1495 1.00 1495 Volume (vph) Peak -hour factor, PHF Adj. Flow (vph) RTOR Reduction (vph) Lane Group Flow (vph) 45 0.92 49 0 49 245 0.92 266 0 266 0 0 0.92 0.92 0 0 0 0 0 0 560 0.92 609 6 706 95 0.92 103 0 0 180 0.92 196 0 0 0 0.92 0 0 196 230 0.92 250 204 46 0 0 0 0.92 0.92 0.92 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Turn Type Protected Phases pm+pt Perm Perm 5 2 6 8 Permitted Phases Actuated Green, G (s) Effective Green, g (s) Actuated g/C Ratio Clearance Time (s) Vehicle Extension (s 2 63.6 65.6 0.73 6.0 63.6 65.6 0.73 6.0 54.9 56.9 0.63 6.0 8 14.4 16A 0.18 6.0 8 14.4 16.4 0.18 6.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 Lane Grp Cap (vph) v/s Ratio Prot v/s Ratio Perm v/c Ratio Uniform Delay, dl Progression Factor Incremental Delay, d2 Delay (s) Level of Service Approach Delay (s) Approach LOS Intersection Summary 390 1282 0.01 c0.15 0.09 0.13 0.21 6.2 3.9 1.14 1.07 0.1 0.3 7.2 4.5 A A 4.9 A 1091 c0.41 0.65 10.3 1.00 3.0 13.3 B 13.3 B 304 272 0.12 0.64 34.1 1.00 4.6 38.7 D 34.6 C 0.03 0.17 31.0 1.00 0.3 31.3 C 0.0 A HCM Average Control Delay HCM Volume to Capacity ratio Actuated Cycle Length (s) Intersection Capacity Utilization Analysis Period (min) c Critical Lane Group 17.9 0.62 90.0 58.5% 15 HCM Level of Service Sum of lost time (s) ICU Level of Service B 12.0 B 4/4/2006 Felsburg Holt & Ullevig Synchro 6 Report • t • HCM Signalized Intersection Capacity Analysis 1: SH 52 & US 85 SB Ramps f Movement EBL Lane Configurations Ideal Flow (vphpl) 1900 Total Lost time (s) Lane Util. Factor Frt Flt Protected Satd. Flow (prot) Flt Permitted Satd. Flow (perm) Volume (vph) 0 Peak -hour factor, PHF 0.92 Adj. Flow (vph) 0 RTOR Reduction (vph) 0 Lane Group Flow (vph) 0 Turn Type Protected Phases Permitted Phases Actuated Green, G (s) Effective Green, g (s) Actuated g/C Ratio Clearance Time (s) Vehicle Extension (s) --► le EBT EBR WBL WBT WBR NBL NBT 1900 4.0 1.00 0.94 1.00 1651 1.00 1651 1900 1900 4.0 1.00 1.00 0.95 1671 0.39 693 4- 4\ 1900 1900 1900 1900 4.0 1.00 1.00 1.00 1759 1.00 1759 2008 AM Background tp\,11 NBR SBL SBT SBR 4 1900 1900 1900 4.0 1.00 1.00 0.95 1671 0.95 1671 240 200 290 455 0 0 0 0 45 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 261 217 315 495 0 0 0 0 49 21 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 457 0 315 495 0 0 0 0 0 2 55.0 57.0 0.63 6.0 3.0 pm+pt 1 6 70.0 72.0 0.80 6.0 3.0 0 0.92 0 0 49 ist 1900 4.0 1.00 0.85 1.00 1495 1.00 1495 50 0.92 54 48 6 Perm Perm 6 4 4 4 70.0 8.0 8.0 72.0 10.0 10.0 0.80 0.11 0.11 6.0 6.0 6.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 Lane Grp Cap (vph) v/s Ratio Prot v/s Ratio Perm v/c Ratio Uniform Delay, dl Progression Factor Incremental Delay, d2 Delay (s) Level of Service Approach Delay (s) Approach LOS 1046 0.28 0.44 8.4 1.00 1.3 9.7 A 9.7 A 674 c0.06 c0.32 0.47 3.5 1.31 0.4 5.0 A 1407 186 166 0.28 0.03 0.00 0.35 0.26 0.04 2.5 36.6 35.7 0.45 1.00 1.00 0.6 0.8 0.1 1.7 37.4 35.8 A D D 3.0 0.0 36.5 A A D Intersection Summary HCM Average Control Delay HCM Volume to Capacity ratio Actuated Cycle Length (s) Intersection Capacity Utilization Analysis Period (min) c Critical Lane Group 7.8 0.44 90.0 58.5% 15 HCM Level of Service Sum of lost time (s) ICU Level of Service A 8.0 B 4/4/2006 Felsburg Holt & Ullevig Synchro 6 Report • • • HCM Signalized Intersection Capacity Analysis 2: SH 52 & US 85 NB Ramps 2008 PM Background Movement EBL EBT I 4- 4.4\ EBR WBL WBT WBR NBL NBT NBR SBL SBT SBR Lane Configurations Ideal Flow (vphpl) Total Lost time (s) Lane Util. Factor Frt Flt Protected Satd. Flow (prot) Flt Permitted Satd. Flow (perm) Volume (vph) Peak -hour factor, PHF Adj. Flow (vph) RTOR Reduction (vph) Lane Group Flow (vph) 1900 4.0 1.00 1.00 0.95 1671 0.19 342 60 0.92 65 0 65 1900 4.0 1.00 1.00 1.00 1759 1.00 1759 330 0.92 359 0 359 1900 1900 1900 4.0 1.00 0.98 1.00 1728 1.00 1728 0 0.92 0 0 0 0 0.92 0 0 0 605 0.92 658 5 751 4 1900 1900 1900 4.0 1.00 1.00 0.95 1671 0.95 1671 90 0.92 98 0 0 265 0.92 288 0 0 0 0.92 0 0 288 1900 1900 1900 1900 4.0 1.00 0.85 1.00 1495 1.00 1495 425 0.92 462 358 104 0 0 0 0.92 0.92 0.92 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Turn Type pm+pt Protected Phases 5 2 Perm Perm 6 8 Permitted Phases 2 8 8 Actuated Green, G (s) 59.7 59.7 Effective Green, g (s) 61.7 61.7 Actuated g/C Ratio 0.69 0.69 Clearance Time (s) 6.0 6.0 Vehicle Extension (s) 3.0 50.2 18.3 18.3 52.2 0.58 6.0 20.3 20.3 0.23 0.23 6.0 6.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 Lane Grp Cap (vph) 316 1206 v/s Ratio Prot 0.01 c0.20 1002 377 337 c0.43 v/s Ratio Perm 0.13 0.17 0.07 v/c Ratio 0.21 0.30 0.75 0.76 0.31 Uniform Delay, dl 9.2 Progression Factor 1.58 Incremental Delay, d2 0.3 Delay (s) 14.9 Level of Service B 5.6 1.60 0.6 9.5 A 14.0 1.00 5.1 19.2 B 32.6 1.00 8.9 41.5 D 29.0 1.00 0.5 29.5 C Approach Delay (s) Approach LOS 10.3 19.2 34.1 0.0 B B C A Intersection Summary HCM Average Control Delay HCM Volume to Capacity ratio Actuated Cycle Length (s) 23.0 0.73 90.0 HCM Level of Service C Sum of lost time (s) 12.0 ICU Level of Service G ntersection Capacity Utilization 101.6% Analysis Period (min) c Critical Lane Group 15 4/4/2006 Felsburg Holt & Ullevig Synchro 6 Report • • • HCM Signalized Intersection Capacity Analysis 1: SH 52 & US 85 SB Ramps 2008 PM Background f Movement EBL EBT I 4- EBR VVBL WBT 4,1/4...4\ t\ WBR NBL NBT NBR SBL SBT SBR Lane Configurations Ideal Flow (vphpl) 1900 1900 Total Lost time (s) 4.0 Lane Util. Factor 1.00 Frt 0.95 Flt Protected 1.00 Satd. Flow (prot) 1679 Fit Permitted 1.00 Satd. Flow (perm) 1679 Volume (vph) Peak -hour factor, PHF Adj. Flow (vph) RTOR Reduction (vph) Lane Group Flow (vph) Turn Type Protected Phases Permitted Phases Actuated Green, G (s) Effective Green, g (s) Actuated g/C Ratio Clearance Time (s Vehicle Extension (s) 1900 1900 4.0 1.00 1.00 0.95 1671 0.34 601 4 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 4.0 4.0 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.95 1759 1671 1.00 0.95 1759 1671 0 335 170 315 555 0 0 0 0 50 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0 364 185 342 603 0 0 0 0 54 0 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 535 0 342 603 0 0 0 0 0 pm+pt 2 1 6 6 53.4 69.8 69.8 55.4 71.8 71.8 0.62 0.80 0.80 6.0 6.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 6.0 Perm 0 0.92 0 0 54 1900 4.0 1.00 0.85 1.00 1495 1.00 1495 45 0.92 49 43 6 Perm 4 4 4 8.2 8.2 10.2 10.2 0.11 0.11 6.0 6.0 3.0 3.0 Lane Grp Cap (vph) v/s Ratio Prot v/s Ratio Perm v/c Ratio Uniform Delay, dl Progression Factor Incremental Delay. d2 Delay (s) Level of Service Approach Delay (s) Approach LOS Intersection Summary 1034 0.32 0.52 9.8 1.00 1.8 11.6 B 11.6 B 627 1403 c0.08 0.34 c0.36 0.55 0.43 4.5 2.8 1.28 0.28 0.7 0.6 6.5 1.4 A A 3.2 A 0.0 A 189 169 0.03 0.29 36.6 1.00 0.8 37.4 D 36.5 D 0.00 0.03 35.5 1.00 0.1 35.6 D HCM Average Control Delay HCM Volume to Capacity ratio Actuated Cycle Length (s) Intersection Capacity Utilization Analysis Period (min c Critical Lane Group 8.3 0.51 90.0 HCM Level of Service Sum of lost time (s) A 8.0 101.6% ICU Level of Service G 1 5 4/4/2006 Felsburg Holt & Ullevig Synchro 6 Report • • • HCM Signalized Intersection Capacity Analysis 2: SH 52 & US 85 NB Ramps Movement Lane Configurations Ideal Flow (vphpl) Total Lost time (s) Lane Util. Factor Frt Fit Protected Satd. Flow (prat) Flt Permitted Satd. Flow (perm) Volume (vph) Peak -hour factor, PHF Adj. Flow (vph) RTOR Reduction (vph) Lane Group Flow (vph) Turn Type Protected Phases Permitted Phases Actuated Green, G (s) Effective Green, g (s) Actuated g/C Ratio Clearance Time (s) Vehicle Extension (s) EBL EBT 1900 4.0 1.00 1.00 0.95 1671 0.24 421 50 0.92 54 0 54 1900 4.0 1.00 1.00 1.00 1759 1.00 1759 255 0.92 277 0 277 pm+pt 5 2 2 63.3 63.3 65.3 65.3 0.73 0.73 6.0 6.0 3.0 3.0 1 4\ 2008 AM With Project t \*. 4/ EBR WBL WBT WBR NBL NBT NBR SBL SBT SBR 1+ 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 4.0 4.0 4.0 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.98 1.00 0.85 1.00 0.95 1.00 1725 1671 1495 1.00 0.95 1.00 1725 1671 1495 0 0.92 0 0 0 0 0.92 0 0 0 570 0.92 620 6 717 6 53.6 55.6 0.62 6.0 3.0 95 190 0.92 0.92 103 207 0 0 0 0 Perm 0 0.92 0 0 207 8 230 0.92 250 204 46 Perm 8 8 14.7 14.7 16.7 16.7 0.19 0.19 6.0 6.0 3.0 3.0 0 0 0 0.92 0.92 0.92 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Lane Grp Cap (vph) 385 1276 v/s Ratio Prot 0.01 c0.16 v/s Ratio Perm 0.09 v/c Ratio 0.14 0.22 Uniform Delay, dl 6.7 4.0 Progression Factor 1.20 1.14 Incremental Delay, d2 0.2 0.4 Delay (s) 8.2 4.9 Level of Service A A Approach Delay (s) 5.5 Approach LOS A Intersection Summary 1066 c0.42 0.67 11.2 1.00 3.4 14.6 B 14.6 B 310 277 0.12 0.03 0.67 0.17 34.1 30.8 1.00 1.00 5.4 0.3 39.4 31.1 D C 34.9 C 0.0 A HCM Average Control Delay HCM Volume to Capacity ratio Actuated Cycle Length (s) Intersection Capacity Utilization Analysis Period (min) c Critical Lane Group 18.7 0.64 90.0 59.6% 15 HCM Level of Service Sum of lost time (s) ICU Level of Service B 12.0 B 4/4/2006 Felsburg Holt & Ullevig Synchro 6 Report • • • HCM Signalized Intersection Capacity Analysis 1: SH 52 & US 85 SB Ramps Movement EBL EBT 4- 2008 AM With Project t t `► 1 EBR WBL WBT WBR NBL NBT NBR SBL SBT SBR Lane Configurations Ideal Flow (vphpl) 1900 1900 Total Lost time (s) 4.0 Lane Util. Factor 1.00 Frt 0.94 Flt Protected 1.00 Satd. Flow (prot) 1652 Flt Permitted 1.00 Satd. Flow (perm) 1652 Volume (vph) Peak -hour factor, PHF Adj. Flow (vph) RTOR Reduction (vph) Lane Group Flow (vph) Turn Type Protected Phases 2 Permitted Phases Actuated Green, G (s) Effective Green, g (s) Actuated g/C Ratio Clearance Time (s) Vehicle Extension (s) 55.8 57.8 0.64 6.0 3.0 1900 1900 4.0 1.00 1.00 0.95 1671 0.38 670 4 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 4.0 4.0 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.95 1759 1671 1.00 0.95 1759 1671 0 255 210 290 475 0 0 0 0 45 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0 277 228 315 516 0 0 0 0 49 0 21 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 484 0 315 516 0 0 0 0 0 pm+pt 1 6 70.0 72.0 0.80 6.0 3.0 0 0.92 0 0 49 Perm 6 4 4 4 70.0 8.0 8.0 72.0 10.0 10.0 0.80 0.11 0.11 6.0 6.0 6.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 1900 4.0 1.00 0.85 1.00 1495 1.00 1495 55 0.92 60 53 7 Perm Lane Grp Cap (vph) v/s Ratio Prot v/s Ratio Perm v/c Ratio Uniform Delay, dl Progression Factor Incremental Delay, d2 Delay (s) Level of Service Approach Delay (s) Approach LOS Intersection Summary 1061 0.29 0.46 8.1 1.00 1.4 9.6 A 9.6 A 649 c0.05 c0.33 0.49 3.6 1.23 0.4 4.9 A 1407 186 166 0.29 0.03 0.00 0.37 0.26 0.04 2.5 36.6 35.7 0.28 1.00 1.00 0.6 0.8 0.1 1.3 37.4 35.8 A D D 2.7 0.0 36.5 A A D HCM Average Control Delay HCM Volume to Capacity ratio Actuated Cycle Length (s) Intersection Capacity Utilization Analysis Period (min) c Critical Lane Group 7.6 0.45 90.0 59.6% 15 HCM Level of Service Sum of lost time (s) ICU Level of Service A 8.0 B 4/4/2006 Felsburg Holt & Ullevig Synchro 6 Report • • • HCM Unsignalized Intersection Capacity Analysis 8: SH 52 & Access 2008 AM With Project f et -4\ l* Movement EBT EBR WBL WBT NBL NBR Lane Configurations Sign Control Free Free Stop Grade 0% 0% 0% Volume (veh/h) 440 10 20 505 10 20 Peak Hour Factor 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 Hourly flow rate (vph) 478 11 22 549 11 22 Pedestrians Lane Width (ft) Walking Speed (ft/s Percent Blockage Right turn flare (veh) Median type None Median storage veh) Upstream signal (ft) pX, platoon unblocked vC, conflicting volume 489 1076 484 vC1, stage 1 conf vol vC2, stage 2 conf vol vCu, unblocked vol 489 1076 484 tC, single (s) tC, 2 stage (s) IF (s) p0 queue free % cM capacity (veh/h) Direction, Lane # 4.2 6.5 6.3 2.3 3.6 3.4 98 1044 EB1 WB1 NB1 95 96 231 571 Volume Total 489 571 33 Volume Left Volume Right 11 0 22 cSH 1700 1044 383 Volume to Capacity 0.29 0.02 0.09 Queue Length 95th (ft) 0 2 7 Control Delay (s) 0.0 0.6 15.3 Lane LOS A C Approach Delay (s) 0.0 0.6 15.3 Approach LOS C Intersection Summary 0 22 11 Average Delay 0.8 Intersection Capacity Utilization 52.8% ICU Level of Service A Analysis Period (min) 15 4/4/2006 Synchro 6 Report Felsburg Holt & Ullevig • • • HCM Signalized Intersection Capacity Analysis 2: SH 52 & US 85 NB Ramps f -♦ Movement EBL EBT Lane Configurations Ideal Flow (vphpl) 1900 Total Lost time (s) 4.0 Lane Util. Factor 1.00 Frt 1.00 Fit Protected 0.95 Satd. Flow (prot) 1671 Fit Permitted 0.19 Satd. Flow (perm) 335 Volume (vph) 60 Peak -hour factor, PHF 0.92 Adj. Flow (vph) 65 RTOR Reduction (vph) 0 Lane Group Flow (vph) 65 Turn Type pm+pt Protected Phases 5 2 Permitted Phases 2 Actuated Green, G (s) 59.6 59.6 Effective Green. g (s) 61.6 61.6 Actuated g/C Ratio 0.68 0.68 Clearance Time (s) 6.0 6.0 Vehicle Extension (s) 3.0 3.0 Lane Grp Cap (vph) 311 1204 v/s Ratio Prot 0.01 c0.21 v/s Ratio Perm 0.13 v/c Ratio 0.21 0.30 Uniform Delay. dl 9.4 5.7 Progression Factor 1.58 1.60 Incremental Delay, d2 0.3 0.6 Delay (s) 15.1 9.6 Level of Service B A Approach Delay (s) 10.4 Approach LOS B Intersection Summary 4\ EBR WBL WBT WBR NBL 2008 PM With Project tp'41 NBT NBR SBL SBT SBR 1900 4.0 1.00 1.00 1.00 1759 1.00 1759 335 0.92 364 0 364 'P• 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 4.0 1.00 0.98 1.00 1729 1.00 1729 0 0.92 0 0 0 0 0.92 0 0 0 610 0.92 663 5 756 6 50.1 52.1 0.58 6.0 3.0 1001 c0.44 0.75 14.2 1.00 5.3 19.5 B 19.5 B 90 270 0.92 0.92 98 293 0 0 0 0 Perm 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 4.0 4.0 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.85 0.95 1.00 1671 1495 0.95 1.00 1671 1495 0 0.92 0 0 293 8 425 0.92 462 357 105 Perm 8 8 18A 18A 20.4 20.4 0.23 0.23 6.0 6.0 3.0 3.0 379 339 0.18 0.07 0.77 0.31 32.6 28.9 1.00 1.00 9.4 0.5 42.1 29.5 D C 34.4 C 0 0 0 0.92 0.92 0.92 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 A HCM Average Control Delay HCM Volume to Capacity ratio Actuated Cycle Length (s) Intersection Capacity Utilization Analysis Period (min) c Critical Lane Group 23.3 0.73 90.0 102.7% 15 HCM Level of Service Sum of lost time (s) ICU Level of Service C 12.0 G 4/4/2006 Felsburg Holt & Ullevig Synchro 6 Report • • • HCM Signalized Intersection Capacity Analysis 1: SH 52 & US 85 SB Ramps Movement EBL EBT Lane Configurations Ideal Flow (vphpl) 1900 1900 Total Lost time (s) 4.0 Lane Util. Factor 1.00 Frt 0.95 Flt Protected 1.00 Satd. Flow (prot) 1679 Flt Permitted 1.00 Satd. Flow (perm) 1679 Volume (vph) 0 Peak -hour factor, PHF 0.92 Adj. Flow (vph) 0 RTOR Reduction (vph) 0 Lane Group Flow (vph) 0 Turn Type Protected Phases Permitted Phases Actuated Green, G (s) Effective Green, g (s) Actuated g/C Ratio Clearance Time (s) Vehicle Extension (s) Lane Grp Cap (vph) 1034 v/s Ratio Prot 0.33 v/s Ratio Perm v/c Ratio Uniform Delay, dl Progression Factor Incremental Delay, d2 Delay (s) Level of Service Approach Delay (s) Approach LOS Intersection Summary 345 0.92 375 15 550 2 53.4 55.4 0.62 6.0 3.0 0.53 9.9 1.00 2.0 11.9 B 11.9 B I EBR WBL 1900 1900 4.0 1.00 1.00 0.95 1671 0.33 584 175 0.92 190 0 0 315 0.92 342 0 342 pm+pt 1 6 69.8 71.8 0.80 6.0 3.0 4- 4\ WBT WBR NBL NBT NBR SBL 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 4.0 1.00 1.00 1.00 1759 1.00 1759 560 0 0 0 0 50 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 609 0 0 0 0 54 0 0 0 0 0 0 609 0 0 0 0 0 6 69.8 71.8 0.80 6.0 3.0 616 1403 c0.08 0.35 c0.37 0.56 0.43 4.8 2.8 1.23 0.28 0.7 0.6 6.6 1.4 A A 3.3 A 0.0 A Perm 4 2008 PM With Project 1 SBT SBR 4 1900 4.0 1.00 1.00 0.95 1671 0.95 1671 0 0.92 0 0 54 4 8.2 10.2 0.11 6.0 3.0 I 1900 4.0 1.00 0.85 1.00 1495 1.00 1495 45 0.92 49 43 6 Perm 4 8.2 10.2 0.11 6.0 3.0 189 169 0.03 0.29 36.6 1.00 0.8 37.4 D 36.5 D 0.00 0.03 35.5 1.00 0.1 35.6 D HCM Average Control Delay HCM Volume to Capacity ratio Actuated Cycle Length (s) Intersection Capacity Utilization Analysis Period (min) c Critical Lane Group 8.4 0.52 90.0 102.7% 15 HCM Level of Service Sum of lost time (s) ICU Level of Service A 8.0 G 4/4/2006 Felsburg Holt & Ullevig Synchro 6 Report • • • HCM Unsignalized Intersection Capacity Analysis 8: SH 52 & Access 2008 PM With Project Movement Lane Configurations Sign Control Grade Volume (veh/h) Peak Hour Factor Hourly flow rate (vph) Pedestrians Lane Width (ft) Walking Speed (ft/s) Percent Blockage Right turn flare (veh) Median type Median storage veh) Upstream signal (ft) pX, platoon unblocked vC, conflicting volume vC1, stage 1 conf vol vC2, stage 2 conf vol vCu, unblocked vol tC, single (s) tC, 2 stage (s) tF (s) p0 queue free % cM capacity (veh/h) Direction, Lane # EBT Free 0% 505 0.92 549 EBR 5 0.92 5 4--- 4\ 1* WBL WBT NBL NBR 10 0.92 11 554 554 4.2 2.3 99 987 EB1 WB1 NB1 4 Free 0% 600 0.92 652 Stop 0% 5 0.92 5 None 15 0.92 16 1226 552 1226 552 6.5 6.3 3.6 3.4 97 97 190 522 Volume Total Volume Left Volume Right cSH Volume to Capacity Queue Length 95th (ft) Control Delay (s) Lane LOS Approach Delay (s) Approach LOS Intersection Summary 554 663 22 0 11 5 5 0 16 1700 987 363 0.33 0.01 0.06 0 1 5 0.0 0.3 15.5 A C 0.0 0.3 15.5 C Average Delay Intersection Capacity Utilization Analysis Period (min) 0.4 49.6% 15 ICU Level of Service A 4/4/2006 Felsburg Holt & Ullevig Synchro 6 Report Holton Ready Mix Concrete Plant Traffic Impact Study • • • APPENDIX D. LONG TERM LEVELS OF SERVICE . FELSBURG (4 HOLT St ULLEVIG Appendix D • • • HCM Signalized Intersection Capacity Analysis 2: SH 52 & US 85 NB Ramps 2030 AM Background Movement EBL EBT I EBR WBL WBT WBR NBL NBT NBR 4- 4\ t�� 1 SBL SBT SBR 4, Lane Configurations Ideal Flow (vphpl) Total Lost time (s) Lane Util. Factor Frt Flt Protected Satd. Flow (prot) Flt Permitted Satd. Flow (perm) 1900 4.0 1.00 1.00 0.95 1671 0.12 219 a A% 1900 4.0 0.95 1.00 1.00 3343 1.00 3343 en* 1900 1900 1900 4.0 0.95 0.98 1.00 3269 1.00 3269 1900 1900 1900 4.0 1.00 1.00 0.95 1671 0.95 1671 1900 1900 1900 1900 4.0 1.00 0.85 1.00 1495 1.00 1495 Volume (vph) Peak -hour factor, PHF Adj. Flow (vph) RTOR Reduction (vph) Lane Group Flow (vph) Turn Type Protected Phases Permitted Phases Actuated Green, G (s) Effective Green, g (s) Actuated g/C Ratio Clearance Time (s) Vehicle Extension (s) 75 0.92 82 0 82 420 0.92 457 0 457 pm+pt 5 2 2 56.0 56.0 58.0 58.0 0.64 0.64 6.0 6.0 3.0 3.0 0 0.92 0 0 0 0 0.92 0 0 0 960 0.92 1043 14 1208 6 45.6 47.6 0.53 6.0 3.0 165 310 0.92 0.92 179 337 0 0 0 0 Perm 8 0 0.92 0 0 337 8 22.0 24.0 0.27 6.0 3.0 395 0.92 429 299 130 Perm 8 22.0 24.0 0.27 6.0 3.0 0 0 0 0.92 0.92 0.92 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Lane Grp Cap (vph) 244 2154 v/s Ratio Prot c0.02 0.14 v/s Ratio Perm 0.19 v/c Ratio 0.34 Uniform Delay, dl 9.9 Progression Factor 1.14 Incremental Delay, d2 0.7 Delay (s) 2.0 Level of Service B Approach Delay (s) Approach LOS Intersection Summary 1 0.21 6.6 1.29 0.2 8.7 A 9.2 A 1729 c0.37 0.70 15.8 1.00 2.4 18.2 B 18.2 B 446 399 0.20 0.76 30.3 1.00 7.1 37.5 D 31.6 C 0.09 0.33 26.5 1.00 0.5 27.0 C 0.0 A HCM Average Control Delay HCM Volume to Capacity ratio Actuated Cycle Length (s) Intersection Capacity Utilization Analysis Period (min) c Critical Lane Group 20.3 0.69 90.0 64.1% 15 HCM Level of Service Sum of lost time (s) ICU Level of Service C 12.0 C 4/4/2006 Felsburg Holt & Ullevig Synchro 6 Report r • HCM Signalized Intersection Capacity Analysis 1: SH 52 & US 85 SB Ramps 2030 AM Background I 4\ t I Movement EBL EBT EBR WBL WBT WBR NBL NBT NBR SBL SBT SBR Lane Configurations Ideal Flow (vphpl) 1900 Total Lost time (s) Lane Util. Factor Frt Fit Protected Satd. Flow (prot) Flt Permitted Satd. Flow (perm) Volume (vph) Peak -hour factor, PHF Adj. Flow (vph) RTOR Reduction (vph) Lane Group Flow (vph) 1900 4.0 0.95 0.93 1.00 3118 1.00 3118 .11 1900 1900 4.0 1.00 1.00 0.95 1671 0.20 352 ,.. 4 r 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 4.0 4.0 4.0 0.95 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.85 1.00 0.95 1.00 3343 1671 1495 1.00 0.95 1.00 3343 1671 1495 0 420 340 495 780 0 0 0 0 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0 457 370 538 848 0 0 0 0 0 137 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 690 0 538 848 0 0 0 0 75 0.92 82 0 0 0 0.92 0 0 82 85 0.92 92 80 12 Turn Type Protected Phases Permitted Phases Actuated Green, G (s) Effective Green, g (s) Actuated g/C Ratio Clearance Time (s) Vehicle Extension (s) 2 35.0 37.0 0.41 6.0 3.0 pm+pt 1 6 Perm 4 Perm 6 68.4 68.4 70.4 70.4 0.78 0.78 6.0 6.0 3.0 3.0 4 4 9.6 11.6 0.13 6.0 3.0 9.6 11.6 0.13 6.0 3.0 Lane Gm Cap (vph) v/s Ratio Prot v/s Ratio Perm v/c Ratio Uniform Delay, dl Progression Factor Incremental Delay, d2 Delay (s) Level of Service Approach Delay (s) Approach LOS 1282 0.22 0.54 20.0 1.00 1.6 21.7 C 21.7 706 2615 c0.25 0.25 c0.35 0.76 0.32 14.0 2.9 0.58 0.34 3.6 0.2 11.7 1.2 B A 5.3 0.0 215 193 0.05 0.38 35.9 1.00 1.1 37.0 D 35.7 0.01 0.06 34.4 1.00 0.1 34.6 C C A A D ntersection Summary HCM Average Control Delay HCM Volume to Capacity ratio Actuated Cycle Length (s) Intersection Capacity Utilization Analysis Period (min) c Critical Lane Group 13.2 0.70 90.0 64.1% 15 HCM Level of Service Sum of lost time (s) ICU Level of Service B 8.0 C 4/4/2006 Felsburg Holt & Ullevig Synchro 6 Report • • • HCM Signalized Intersection Capacity Analysis 2: SH 52 & US 85 NB Ramps Movement Lane Configurations Ideal Flow (vphpi) 1900 Total Lost time (s) 4.0 Lane Util. Factor 1.00 Frt 1.00 Flt Protected 0.95 Satd. Flow (prot) 1671 Flt Permitted 0.11 Satd. Flow (perm) 185 Volume (vph) Peak -hour factor, PHF Adj. Flow (vph) RTOR Reduction (vph) Lane Group Flow (vph) 105 0.92 114 0 114 f EBL EBT 1900 4.0 0.95 1.00 1.00 3343 1.00 3343 565 0.92 614 0 614 EBR WBL 1900 1900 0 0 0.92 0.92 0 0 0 0 0 0 4- 46%. ‘4\ INBT WBR NBL f 1900 1900 1900 4.0 0.95 0.98 1.00 3277 1.00 3277 1035 155 455 0.92 0.92 0.92 1125 168 495 13 0 0 1280 0 0 tp\, 2030 PM Background 1 I NBT NBR SBL SBT SBR 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 4.0 4.0 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.85 0.95 1.00 1671 1495 0.95 1.00 1671 1495 0 0.92 0 0 495 725 0.92 788 122 666 0 0 0 0.92 0.92 0.92 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Turn Type pm+pt Protected Phases 5 2 Permitted Phases 2 Actuated Green, G (s) 42.0 42.0 Effective Green, g (s) 44.0 44.0 Actuated g/C Ratio 0.49 0.49 Clearance Time (s) 6.0 6.0 Vehicle Extension (s) 3.0 3.0 Lane Grp Cap (vph) 190 1634 v/s Ratio Prot c0.04 0.18 v/s Ratio Perm 0.25 v/c Ratio 0.60 0.38 Uniform Delay, dl 19.5 14.4 Progression Factor 1.29 1.35 Incremental Delay, d2 3.7 0.5 Delay (s) 28.8 19.8 Level of Service C B Approach Delay (s) 21.2 Approach LOS C Intersection Summary 6 32.0 34.0 0.38 6.0 3.0 1238 c0.39 1.03 28.0 1.00 34.7 62.7 E 62.7 E Perm 8 Perm 8 8 36.0 36.0 38.0 38.0 0.42 0.42 6.0 6.0 3.0 3.0 706 631 0.30 0.70 21.3 1.00 3.2 24.5 C 57.0 E c0.45 1.06 26.0 1.00 51.4 77.4 E 0.0 A HCM Average Control Delay HCM Volume to Capacity ratio Actuated Cycle Length (s) Intersection Capacity Utilization Analysis Period (min) c Critical Lane Group 51.4 1.01 90.0 74.6% 15 HCM Level of Service Sum of lost time (s) ICU Level of Service D 12.0 D 4/4/2006 Felsburg Holt & Ullevig Synchro 6 Report • • • HCM Signalized Intersection Capacity Analysis 1: SH 52 & US 85 SB Ramps Movement EBL Lane Configurations Ideal Flow (vphpl) 1900 Total Lost time (s) Lane Util. Factor Frt Flt Protected Satd. Flow (prot) Flt Permitted Satd. Flow (perm) Volume (vph) Peak -hour factor, PHF Adj. Flow (vph) RTOR Reduction (vph) Lane Group Flow (vph) Turn Type Protected Phases Permitted Phases Actuated Green, G (s) Effective Green, g (s Actuated g/C Ratio Clearance Time (s) Vehicle Extension (s) Lane Grp Cap (vph) v/s Ratio Prot v/s Ratio Perm v/c Ratio Uniform Delay. dl Progression Factor Incremental Delay, d2 Delay (s) Level of Service Approach Delay (s) Approach LOS Intersection Summary I 4- 2030 PM Background i 4, EBT EBR WBL WBT WBR NBL NBT NBR SBL SBT SBR ft 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 4.0 4.0 4.0 0.95 1.00 0.95 0.95 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.95 1.00 3175 1671 3343 1.00 0.12 1.00 3175 218 3343 0 575 290 540 940 0 0 0 0 85 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0 625 315 587 1022 0 0 0 0 92 0 66 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 874 0 587 1022 0 0 0 0 0 pm+pt 2 1 6 6 30.7 32.7 0.36 6.0 3.0 1154 0.28 0.76 25.2 1.00 4.7 29.8 C 29.8 C 67.9 67.9 69.9 69.9 0.78 0.78 6.0 6.0 3.0 3.0 705 2596 c0.31 0.31 c0.34 0.83 0.39 19.3 3.2 0.52 0.23 3.2 0.2 13.3 0.9 B A 5.4 A Perm 1900 1900 4.0 1.00 1.00 0.95 1671 0.95 1671 0 0.92 0 0 92 1900 4.0 1.00 0.85 1.00 1495 1.00 1495 75 0.92 82 71 11 Perm 4 4 4 10.1 10.1 12.1 12.1 0.13 0.13 6.0 6.0 3.0 3.0 225 201 0.06 0.01 0.41 0.05 35.7 34.0 1.00 1.00 1.2 0.1 36.9 34.1 D C 0.0 35.6 A D HCM Average Control Delay HCM Volume to Capacity ratio Actuated Cycle Length (s) Intersection Capacity Utilization Analysis Period (min) c Critical Lane Group 15.8 0.76 90.0 74.6% 15 HCM Level of Service Sum of lost time (s) ICU Level of Service B 8.0 D 4/4/2006 Felsburg Holt & Ullevig Synchro 6 Report • • • HCM Signalized Intersection Capacity Analysis 2: SH 52 & US 85 NB Ramps f Movement EBL EBT Lane Configurations 4+ Ideal Flow (vphpl) 1900 1900 Total Lost time (s) 4.0 4.0 Lane Util. Factor 1.00 0.95 Frt 1.00 1.00 Flt Protected 0.95 1.00 Satd. Flow (prot) 1671 3343 Flt Permitted 0.12 1.00 Satd. Flow (perm) 212 3343 Volume (vph) 80 430 Peak -hour factor, PHF 0.92 0.92 Adj. Flow (vph) 87 467 RTOR Reduction (vph) 0 0 Lane Group Flow (vph) 87 467 Turn Type pm+pt Protected Phases 5 2 Permitted Phases 2 Actuated Green, G (s) 55.6 55.6 Effective Green, g (s) 57.6 57.6 Actuated g/C Ratio 0.64 0.64 Clearance Time (s) 6.0 6.0 Vehicle Extension (s) 3.0 3.0 Lane Grp Cap (vph) 238 2140 v/s Ratio Prot c0.03 0.14 v/s Ratio Perm 0.21 v/c Ratio 0.37 0.22 Uniform Delay, dl 10.3 6.8 Progression Factor 1.15 1.28 Incremental Delay, d2 0.8 0.2 Delay (s) 12.7 8.9 Level of Service B A Approach Delay (s) 9.5 Approach LOS A Intersection Summary HCM Average Control Delay HCM Volume to Capacity ratio Actuated Cycle Length (s) Intersection Capacity Utilization Analysis Period (min) c Critical Lane Group I EBR WBL 1900 1900 0 0 0.92 0.92 0 0 0 0 0 0 20.6 0.70 90.0 64.6% 15 4- k WBT WBR NBL 1900 1900 1900 4.0 0.95 0.98 1.00 3270 1.00 3270 970 165 320 0.92 0.92 0.92 1054 179 348 14 0 0 1219 0 0 6 45.3 47.3 0.53 6.0 3.0 1719 c0.37 0.71 16.1 1.00 2.5 18.6 B 18.6 B Perm 4 NBT 1900 4.0 1.00 1.00 0.95 1671 0.95 1671 0 0.92 0 0 348 8 NBR SBL 1900 4.0 1.00 0.85 1.00 1495 1.00 1495 395 0.92 429 292 137 Perm 8 8 22.4 22.4 24.4 24.4 0.27 0.27 6.0 6.0 3.0 3.0 HCM Level of Service Sum of lost time (s) ICU Level of Service 453 405 0.21 0.09 0.77 0.34 30.2 26.3 1.00 1.00 7.7 0.5 37.9 26.8 D C 31.8 C C 12.0 C 2030 AM With Project d SBT SBR 1900 1900 1900 0 0 0 0.92 0.92 0.92 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 A 4/4/2006 Felsburg Holt & Ullevig Synchro 6 Report • A • HCM Signalized Intersection Capacity Analysis 1: SH 52 & US 85 SB Ramps Movement EBL Lane Configurations Ideal Flow (vphpl) 1900 Total Lost time (s) Lane Util. Factor Frt Flt Protected Satd. Flow (prot) Flt Permitted Satd. Flow (perm) Volume (vph) 0 Peak -hour factor, PHF 0.92 Adj. Flow (vph) 0 RTOR Reduction (vph) 0 Lane Group Flow (vph) 0 Turn Type Protected Phases Permitted Phases Actuated Green, G (s) Effective Green, g (s) Actuated g/C Ratio Clearance Time (s) Vehicle Extension (s) Lane Grp Cap (vph) v/s Ratio Prot v/s Ratio Perm v/c Ratio Uniform Delay, dl Progression Factor Incremental Delay. d2 Delay (s) Level of Service Approach Delay (s) Approach LOS Intersection Summary 4- 4\ EBT EBR WBL WBT WBR NBL +I 1900 4.0 0.95 0.93 1.00 3116 1.00 3116 425 0.92 462 139 703 2 35.0 37.0 0.41 6.0 3.0 1281 0.23 0.55 20.2 1.00 1.7 21.8 C 21.8 C tp" NBT NBR SBL 2030 AM With Project 1 SBT SBR I 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 1.00 0.95 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.85 0.95 1.00 0.95 1.00 1671 3343 1671 1495 0.19 1.00 0.95 1.00 341 3343 1671 1495 350 495 800 0 0 0 0 75 0 90 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 380 538 870 0 0 0 0 82 0 98 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 85 0 538 870 0 0 0 0 0 82 13 pm+pt 1 6 68.4 70.4 0.78 6.0 3.0 701 c0.25 c0.35 0.77 14.5 0.57 3.7 12.0 B Perm Perm 6 4 4 4 68.4 9.6 9.6 70A 11.6 11.6 0.78 0.13 0.13 6.0 6.0 6.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 2615 215 193 0.26 0.05 0.01 0.33 0.38 0.07 2.9 35.9 34.4 0.34 1.00 1.00 0.2 1.1 0.1 1.2 37.0 34.6 A D C 5.3 0.0 35.7 A A D HCM Average Control Delay HCM Volume to Capacity ratio Actuated Cycle Length (s Intersection Capacity Utilization Analysis Period (min) c Critical Lane Group 13.3 0.70 90.0 64.6% 15 HCM Level of Service Sum of lost time (s) ICU Level of Service B 8.0 C 4/4/2006 Felsburg Holt & Ullevig Synchro 6 Report • • • HCM Unsignalized Intersection Capacity Analysis 8: SH 52 & Access 2030 AM With Project Movement Lane Configurations +1 4+ V Sign Control Free Free Stop Grade 0% 0% 0% Volume (veh/h) 755 10 20 865 10 20 Peak Hour Factor 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 Hourly flow rate (vph) 821 11 22 940 11 22 Pedestrians Lane Width (ft) Walking Speed (ft/s) Percent Blockage Right turn flare (veh) Median type None Median storage veh) Upstream signal (ft) pX, platoon unblocked vC, conflicting volume 832 1340 416 vC 1, stage 1 conf vol vC2, stage 2 conf vol vCu, unblocked vol 832 1340 416 tC, single (s) 4.3 7.0 7.1 tC, 2 stage (s) tF (s) 2.3 3.6 3.4 p0 queue free % 97 92 96 cM capacity (veh/h) 759 133 569 Direction, Lane # EB 1 EB 2 WB 1 WB 2 NB 1 Volume Total 547 284 335 627 33 Volume Left 0 0 22 0 11 Volume Right 0 11 0 0 22 cSH 1700 1700 759 1700 271 Volume to Capacity 0.32 0.17 0.03 0.37 0.12 Queue Length 95th (ft) 0 0 2 0 10 Control Delay (s) 0.0 0.0 1.0 0.0 20.1 Lane LOS A C Approach Delay (s) 0.0 0.3 20.1 Approach LOS C EBT EBR WBL WBT NBL NBR Intersection Summary Average Delay Intersection Capaci Analysis Period (min) 0.5 ty Utilization 48.2% ICU Level of Service A 15 4/4/2006 Synchro 6 Report Felsburg Holt & Ullevig • • • HCM Signalized Intersection Capacity Analysis 2: SH 52 & US 85 NB Ramps Movement Lane Configurations Ideal Flow (vphpl) Total Lost time (s) Lane Util. Factor Frt Flt Protected Satd. Flow (prot) Flt Permitted Satd. Flow (perm) Volume (vph) Peak -hour factor, PHF Adj. Flow (vph) RTOR Reduction (vph) Lane Group Flow (vph) Turn Type Protected Phases Permitted Phases Actuated Green, G (s) Effective Green, g (s) Actuated g/C Ratio Clearance Time (s) Vehicle Extension (s) Lane Gm Cap (vph) v/s Ratio Prot v/s Ratio Perm v/c Ratio Uniform Delay, dl Progression Factor Incremental Delay, d2 Delay (s) Level of Service Approach Delay (s) Approach LOS Intersection Summary i EBL EBT 1900 4.0 1.00 1.00 0.95 1671 0.11 185 105 0.92 114 0 114 1900 4.0 0.95 1.00 1.00 3343 1.00 3343 570 0.92 620 0 620 pm+pt 5 2 2 42.0 42.0 44.0 44.0 0.49 0.49 6.0 6.0 3.0 3.0 190 1634 c0.04 0.19 0.25 0.60 0.38 19.6 14.4 1.29 1.35 3.7 0.5 28.9 19.9 C B 21.3 C 1p I EBR WBL WBT WBR NBL 4- 4\ ft 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 4.0 0.95 0.98 1.00 3278 1.00 3278 0 0 0.92 0.92 0 0 0 0 0 0 1040 0.92 1130 13 1285 6 32.0 34.0 0.38 6.0 3.0 1238 c0 155 460 0.92 0.92 168 500 0 0 0 0 Perm 2030 PM With Project t/*- \* 1 1 NBT NBR SBL SBT SBR 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 4.0 4.0 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.85 0.95 1.00 1671 1495 0.95 1.00 1671 1495 0 0.92 0 0 500 725 0.92 788 120 668 Perm 8 8 8 36.0 36.0 38.0 38.0 0.42 0.42 6.0 6.0 3.0 3.0 706 631 0 0 0 0.92 0.92 0.92 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .39 1.04 28.0 1.00 35.9 63.9 E 63.9 E 0.30 0.71 21.4 1.00 3.3 24.7 C 57.5 E c0.45 1.06 26.0 1.00 52.3 78.3 E 0.0 A HCM Average Control Delay HCM Volume to Capacity ratio Actuated Cycle Length (s) Intersection Capacity Utilization Analysis Period (min) c Critical Lane Group 52.0 1.02 90.0 75.0% 15 HCM Level of Service Sum of lost time (s) ICU Level of Service D 12.0 D 4/4/2006 Felsburg Holt & Ullevig Synchro 6 Report • • • HCM Signalized Intersection Capacity Analysis 1: SH 52 & US 85 SB Ramps 2030 PM With Project Movement EBL Lane Configurations Ideal Flow (vphpl) 1900 Total Lost time (s) Lane Util. Factor Frt Fit Protected Satd. Flow (prot) Flt Permitted Satd. Flow (perm) Volume (vph) 0 Peak -hour factor, PHF 0.92 Adj. Flow (vph) 0 RTOR Reduction (vph) 0 Lane Group Flow (vph) 0 884 EBT 1900 4.0 0.95 0.95 1.00 3173 1.00 3173 580 0.92 630 67 .F- 4\ t 1, 4/ EBR WBL WBT WBR NBL NBT NBR SBL SBT SBR 1900 1900 4.0 1.00 1.00 0.95 1671 0.12 211 295 0.92 321 0 540 0.92 587 0 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 4.0 4.0 4.0 0.95 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.85 1.00 0.95 1.00 3343 1671 1495 1.00 0.95 1.00 3343 1671 1495 950 0.92 1033 0 0 0 0.92 0.92 0 0 0 0 0 0.92 0 0 0 0.92 0 0 85 0.92 92 0 0 0.92 0 0 75 0.92 82 71 0 587 1033 0 0 0 0 0 92 11 Turn Type Protected Phases Permitted Phases pm+pt 2 1 6 6 Perm 4 Perm 4 4 Actuated Green, G (s) 30.7 Effective Green, g (s) Actuated g/C Ratio Clearance Time (s) Vehicle Extension (s) 67.9 67.9 10.1 10.1 32.7 0.36 6.0 3.0 69.9 0.78 6.0 3.0 69.9 0.78 6.0 3.0 12.1 0.13 6.0 3.0 12.1 0.13 6.0 3.0 Lane Grp Cap (vph) v/s Ratio Prot v/s Ratio Perm v/c Ratio Uniform Delay. dl Progression Factor 1.00 Incremental Delay, d2 4.9 Delay (s) 30.2 Level of Service C 1153 0.28 0.77 25.3 702 2596 c0.31 0.31 c0.34 0.84 0.40 19.6 3.2 225 201 0.06 0.01 0.41 0.05 35.7 34.0 0.53 0.23 1.00 1.00 3.2 0.2 1.2 0.1 13.5 0.9 36.9 34.1 B A D C Approach Delay (s) 30.2 Approach LOS C 5.5 0.0 35.6 A A D Intersection Summary HCM Average Control Delay HCM Volume to Capacity ratio Actuated Cycle Length (s) Intersection Capacity Utilization Analysis Period (min) c Critical Lane Group 16.0 0.76 90.0 75.0% 15 HCM Level of Service Sum of lost time (s) ICU Level of Service B 8.0 D 4/4/2006 Felsburg Holt & Ulievig Synchro 6 Report • • • HCM Unsignalized Intersection Capacity Analysis 8: SH 52 & Access Movement EBT EBR WBL WBT NBL NBR Lane Configurations 4t Sign Control Free Free Stop Grade 0% 0% 0% Volume (veh/h) 865 5 10 1025 5 15 Peak Hour Factor 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 Hourly flow rate (vph) 940 5 11 1114 5 16 Pedestrians Lane Width (ft) Walking Speed (ft/s) Percent Blockage Right turn flare (veh) Median type None Median storage veh) Upstream signal (ft) pX, platoon unblocked vC, conflicting volume 946 1522 473 vC 1, stage 1 conf vol vC2, stage 2 conf vol vCu, unblocked vol 946 1522 473 tC, single (s) 4.3 7.0 7.1 tC. 2 stage (s) tF (s) 2.3 3.6 3.4 p0 queue free % 98 95 97 cM capacity (veh/h) 685 101 522 Direction, Lane # EB 1 EB 2 VVB 1 WB 2 NB 1 Volume Total 627 319 382 743 22 Volume Left 0 0 11 0 5 Volume Right 0 5 0 0 16 cSH 1700 1700 685 1700 256 Volume to Capacity 0.37 0.19 0.02 0.44 0.08 Queue Length 95th (ft) 0 0 1 0 7 Control Delay (s) 0.0 0.0 0.5 0.0 20.4 Lane LOS A C Approach Delay (s) 0.0 0.2 20.4 Approach LOS C Intersection Summary Average Delay 0.3 Intersection Capacity Utilization 45.4% ICU Level of Service A Analysis Period (min) 15 2030 PM With Project 4/4/2006 Synchro 6 Report Felsburg Holt & Ullevig FINAL WILDLIFE RESOURCES ASSESSMENT MORTON LAKES PROPERTY WELD COUNTY, COLORADO Prepared for — Hart Environmental 2255 Meadow Avenue P.O. Box 1303 Boulder, Colorado 80306 Prepared by— ERO Resources Corporation 1842 Clarkson Street Denver, Colorado 80218 (303) 830-1188 December 2, 2008 Fax: (303) 830-1199 eroresources corn =_eroresources.corn FRO Resources Corporation • • • CONTENTS Introduction 1 Project and Site Description 1 Reclamation Concepts (Benefits for Wildlife) 2 Wildlife Regulations 3 Ecological and Other Features of the Project Area 3 Methods 4 Results and Discussion 5 Federal Threatened, Endangered and Candidate Species 5 Interior Least Tern, Piping Plover, Whooping Crane, and Pallid Sturgeon 6 Ute Ladies' -Tresses Orchid and Colorado Butterfly Plant 6 Black -footed Fend 6 Preble's Meadow Jumping Mouse 7 State Endangered, Threatened, and Species of Concern 8 Black -Tailed Prairie Dog 10 Swift Fox 11 Bald Eagle 11 Western Burrowing Owl 13 Mountain Plover 14 Ferruginous Hawk 14 Northern Leopard Frog 15 Common Garter Snake 15 Large Mammals 16 Small Mammals 16 Birds 16 Wildlife Corridors 17 Proposed Activities to Avoid and Reduce Wildlife Impacts 17 Migratory Birds 17 Raptors 18 Bald Eagle 18 Conclusions and Recommendations 19 Black -footed Ferret, Western Burrowing Owl, and Black -tailed Prairie Dog 19 Ute Ladies' -Tresses Orchid and Colorado Butterfly Plant 19 Preble's Meadow Jumping Mouse 19 Mountain Plover, Northern Leopard Frog, Common Garter Snake, and Ferruginous Hawk 19 Swift Fox 20 Large Mammals, Small Mammals, Birds, and Wildlife Corridors 20 References 20 ERO Resources Corporation • • TABLES Table 1. Federally threatened, endangered, and candidate species potentially found in Weld County or potentially affected by projects in Weld County. 5 Table 2. CDOW endangered, threatened, and species of concern potential occurring in Weld County. 9 Figure 1. Site Location. Figure 2. Existing Conditions Site Photos FIGURES PHOTOS ii FRO Resources (operation • • • WILDLIFE RESOURCES ASSESSMENT MORTON LAKES PROPERTY WELD COUNTY, COLORADO DECEMBER 2, 2008 Introduction Hart Environmental, on behalf of Ready Mixed Concrete Company (Applicant), contracted with ERO Resources Corporation (ERO) to conduct a Wildlife Resources Assessment at the Morton Lakes Property in Weld County, Colorado (project area) (Figure 1) to determine the presence or absence of wildlife populations, including threatened and endangered species, and habitat on or near the project area. The Applicant is applying for a surface mining permit from the Colorado Division of Minerals and Geology (DMG) to excavate sand and gravel on portions of the project area. The DMG Rules and Regulations (October 1995), Rule 6.4.8(1) of Wildlife Information requires that the Applicant include a description of the significant wildlife resources on the affected land. Rule 6.4.8(1)d requires the Applicant to include a description of the general effects on the wildlife in the proposed project area during and after the proposed project. These effects include, but are not limited to, temporary and permanent loss of food and habitat, interference with migratory routes, and the general effect on the wildlife from increased human activity, including noise. On September 4, 2008, Sadie Russo, a natural resource specialist with ERO, visited the property to review wildlife resources. During this assessment, activities included identification of potential federal and state threatened and endangered species and their habitat. This report provides information on existing site conditions and resources, as well as current regulatory guidelines related to those resources. Project and Site Description The Application proposes to excavate sand and gravel from portions of their Morton Lakes property in Weld County. The project area is located west of U.S. Highway 85 and south of Colorado State Highway 52, just west of the town of Fort Lupton, Colorado 1 ERO Resources Corporation WILDLIFE RESOURCES ASSESSMENT MORTON LAKES PROPERTY WELD COUNTY, COLORADO • • • (Figure 1). The project area is located in the Fort Lupton 71/2 -minute USGS quad, in the southeast'/. of Section 1 and northeast 'A of Section 12, Township 1 North, Range 67 West, of the 6th Principal Meridian in Weld County, Colorado (Figure 1). The UTM coordinates for the approximate center of the project area are 4435545mN and 514214mE. The latitude/longitude of the project area is 40.07005°N/104.83337°W. The proposed aggregate mine would consist of the following: • Approximately 132 acres would be mined. • The proposed project would be divided into mining stages, which would be mined and concurrently reclaimed. • The future use of the reclaimed land includes water storage, wetland habitat, and possible open space. The future disposition of the property is likely to be a combination of private and public ownership. • All excavated sand and gravel would be transported on -site by field conveyors. On -site roads would only be used to transport finished sand and gravel products off -site. Reclamation Concepts (Benefits for Wildlife) • Mining setbacks from Big Dry Creek would be implemented to reduce the loss of riparian habitat. • Cottonwoods outside of the mining areas would be protected from ground water fluctuations typically associated with alluvial sand and gravel mining through the installation of soil-bentonite slurry walls around the perimeter of mining. The slurry wall would prevent the lowering of alluvial ground water outside of the mining area, thereby protecting the adjacent trees and shrubs from any ground water drawdown. • Wash fines from sand and gravel processing would be disposed of in mining Stage I. The wash fines would be used to create wetlands as part of the reclamation. The practice of using wash fines to create wetlands has been successful at various sand and gravel pits in the Front Range, including the Marshall Wetlands along South Boulder Creek, which is owned by Boulder Open Space. • Cottonwood trees would be planted along Big Dry Creek to replace frees removed for mining as well as to enhance the existing riparian corridor. • Native seed mixes would be used in the reclamation process. 2 ERO Resources forporan on WILDLIFE RESOURCES ASSESSMENT MORTON LAKES PROPERTY WELD COUNTY, COLORADO • • • Wildlife Regulations Federally threatened and endangered species are protected under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). Section 4 of the ESA prohibits "take" of any federally listed species. Take is defined as "to harm, harass, pursue, hunt, shoot, wound, kill, trap, capture, or collect wildlife being addressed." Potential effects to a federally listed species or its habitat resulting from a project with a federal action require consultation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) under Section 7 of the ESA. Wildlife species not listed as federally threatened or endangered are not protected under any federal jurisdiction, but are protected under State Statute 33 (Colo. Rev. Stat. Ann. §§ 33-1-101-124), which defines the state's policy to protect, preserve, enhance, and manage wildlife and their environment. According to State Statute 33, which is regulated by the Colorado Division of Wildlife (CDOW), the State must maintain a list of species determined to be threatened or endangered within the State. CDOW also maintains a list of species of concern, but these species are not protected under State Statute 33. Also under State Statute 33, the Colorado Wildlife Commission issues regulations and develops management programs for all Colorado wildlife species, which are then implemented by CDOW. Migratory birds, including raptors, and any active nests are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA). The MBTA prohibits activities that may harm or harass migratory birds. While destruction of a nest by itself is not prohibited under the MBTA, nest destruction that results in the unpermitted take of migratory birds or their eggs is illegal and fully prosecutable under the MBTA (Migratory Bird Permit Memorandum, U.S. Fish and Wildlife April 15, 2003). Ecological and Other Features of the Project Area This site historically has been used for agriculture, including livestock grazing, livestock feed production, and agricultural crops. Current land use in the area is agricultural including pasture, vegetables, and fallow fields (Photos 1 through 12). Big Dry Creek flows through the southeast corner of the project area, and Lupton Bottoms Ditch flows north from Big Dry Creek through the center of the project area (Figure 2). Lupton Meadows Ditch flows along a portion of the eastern edge of the project area. 3 FRO Resources Corporation WILDLIFE RESOURCES ASSESSMENT MORTON LAKES PROPERTY WELD COUNTY, COLORADO • • • Wetlands occur along Big Dry Creek and Lupton Bottoms Ditch, and riparian areas occur along Big Dry Creek. The majority of the project area is used for crops or was previously cultivated. The two easternmost fields were not cultivated in 2008 (Photos 1, 2, 7, 11, and 12). The vegetation within these fields includes alfalfa (Medicago saliva), bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis), smooth brome (Bromopsis inermis), and prickly lettuce (Lactuca serriola). The fallow agricultural field west of Big Dry Creek, within the center area of the project area, is currently being grazed (Photos 7, 11, and 12). At the time of the 2008 site visit, the western field was cultivated with soy beans (Photo 10). Big Dry Creek is located in the southeast corner of the project area (Photos 3, 4, and 8). Vegetation along the creek consists of sandbar willow (Salix exigua) and reed canarygrass (Phalaroides arundinacea). Mature plains cottonwood (Populus deltoids), Siberian elm (Ulmuspumila), and crack willow (Salix fragilis) are scattered throughout the Big Dry Creek corridor within the project area. The riparian area southeast of Big Dry Creek consists of poison hemlock (Conium maculatum), snowberry (Symphoricarpos albus), wild rose (Rosa sp.), patches of sandbar willow, poison ivy (Toxicodendron rydbergit), horsetail (Equisetum sp.), and wild licorice (Glycyrrhiza lepidota). Methods The approach to the project was to gather existing information and conduct a reconnaissance field survey. Data was gathered from the Colorado Natural Diversity Information Source (NDIS 2006), the Service's Preble's meadow jumping mouse (Preble's) database (2005), agency and consultant reports, and other sources. The field reconnaissance concentrated on identification of the presence of habitat necessary to support sensitive wildlife species, including threatened and endangered species, game species, or other species and habitats protected by state or federal regulations. Wildlife issues evaluated in this assessment included: • Federal- and state -listed threatened, endangered, and sensitive species • Large mammals, including game species and other species protected by state or local regulations 4 ERO Resources Corporation WILDLIFE RESOURCES ASSESSMENT MORTON LAKES PROPERTY WELD COUNTY, COLORADO • • • • Small mammals • Breeding birds protected by the MBTA including eagles and other raptors • Wildlife corridors and other wildlife -related issues Results and Discussion ERO assessed the project area for the presence of habitat suitable for state and federally listed threatened endangered and sensitive species described below. Federal Threatened, Endangered and Candidate Species Several species that potentially occur in Weld County are considered endangered, threatened, or candidate species of concern by the Service (Table 1). The project area does not contain suitable habitat or fall within the expected range and distribution for the majority of these species listed by the Service Table 1. Federally threatened, endangered, and candidate species potentially found in Weld County or potentially affected by projects in Weld County. Common Name Scientific Name Status' Habitat Suitable Habitat Present Mammals Black -footed ferret Mustela nigripes TE, SE Active prairie dog towns No — Within Block Clearance Preble's meadow jumping mouse Zapus hudsonius preblei FT, SE Shrub riparian/wet meadows Yes — Southeast of Big Dry Creek Birds Interior least tern" Sterna antillarum athalassos FE Sandy/pebble beaches on lakes, reservoirs, and rivers No — Area lacks suitable nesting substrate — Big Dry Creek incised Piping plover" Charadrius melodus FT Sandy lakeshore beaches, river sandbars Whooping crane" Grus americana FE Mudflats around reservoirs and in agricultural areas No — Area lacks foraging or secure roosting habitat Fish Pallid sturgeon" Scaphirhynchus albus FE Large, turbid, free -flowing rivers with a strong current and gravel or sandy substrate No —No large rivers, Big Dry Creek has a silt/mud substrate 5 fRO Resources Corporation WILDLIFE RESOURCES ASSESSMENT MORTON LAKES PROPERTY WELD COUNTY, COLORADO • • • Common Name Scientific Name Status Habitat Suitable Habitat Present Plants Colorado butterfly plant Gaura neomexicana ssp. coloradensis FT Subirrigated, alluvial soils on level floodplains and drainage bottoms between 5,000 and 6,000 feet Unlikely — Setback along Big Dry Creek avoids habitat Ute ladies' -tresses orchid Spiranthes diluvialis FT Moist to wet alluvial meadows, floodplains of perennial streams, and around springs and lakes below 6,500 feet 'FT = Federally Threatened Species, FE = Federally Endangered Species, FC= Federally Candidate "Water depletions in the South Platte River may affect the species and/or critical habitat in downstream reaches in other counties or states. Sources: Service 2008; CDOW 2007. Interior Least Tern, Piping Plover, Whooping Crane, and Pallid Sturgeon The interior least tern, piping plover, whooping crane, and pallid sturgeon are species that are affected by water depletions from the South Platte River. All water depletions associated with the proposed project from the South Platte River would be augmented as required by the Substitute Water Supply Plan as approved by the Colorado State Engineers Office. Thus, these species would not be affected by the proposed project, and a consultation with the Service would not be required. Ute Ladies' -Tresses Orchid and Colorado Butterfly Plant The entire mine footprint is dry and lacks the subirrigation hydrology needed to support populations of Ute ladies' -tresses orchid or Colorado butterfly plant. Riparian areas would also be avoided to the maximum extent practicable. Potential habitats for the species listed below are more prevalent within the project area, and are discussed in further detail in the following sections. Bhrckfooted Ferret The black -footed ferret is a federal- and state -listed endangered species closely associated with the presence of prairie dogs. The project area is located within a Service Block -Cleared Area for black -footed ferrets (Service 2007). In designating a block - cleared area, the Service determined that populations of ferrets are unlikely to occur within the block -cleared area and individuals or agencies are no longer required to 6 ERO Resources Corporation WILDLIFE RESOURCES ASSESSMENT MORTON LAKES PROPERTY WELD COUNTY, COLORADO • • • conduct surveys or coordinate with the Service prior to conducting activities in that area. Additionally, the 2008 site visit was conducted to identify the location and size of any prairie dog towns within and near the proposed project area, and to evaluate the capability of any existing prairie dog towns to support black -footed ferrets. Federal guidelines establish a minimum of 80 acres of black -tailed prairie dog towns that the Service believes is needed to support the black -footed ferret (50 CFR 402). No prairie dog colony is currently located within the proposed project area. No action is necessary regarding the black -footed ferret. Preble's Meadow Jumping Mouse Species Background Preble's was listed as a threatened species on May 13, 1998 under the ESA (see Federal Register Vol. 63, No 232:66777-66784 12/3/98). After reviewing recent studies and the best scientific and commercial data available, the Service concluded on July 10, 2008 that (1) the Preble's meadow jumping mouse is a valid subspecies and should not be delisted based upon taxonomic revision; (2) the subspecies is not threatened throughout all of its range; and (3) the portion of the current range of the subspecies located in Colorado represents a significant portion of the current range where Preble's is likely to become endangered within the foreseeable future, and the subspecies remains threatened in Colorado. Under existing regulations, either a habitat assessment or a full presence/absence survey for Preble's is required for any habitat -disturbing activity within areas determined to be potential Preble's habitat (generally stream and riparian habitats along the Colorado Front Range). Typically, Preble's occurs below 7,600 feet in elevation, generally in lowlands with medium to high moisture along permanent or intermittent streams and canals (Meaney et al. 1997). Preble's occurs in low undergrowth consisting of grasses and forbs, in open wet meadows, riparian corridors near forests, or where tall shrubs and low trees provide adequate cover (Service 1999; Meaney et al. 1997). Preble's typically inhabits areas characterized by well -developed plains riparian vegetation with relatively undisturbed grassland and a water source nearby. 7 ERG Resources Corporation WILDLIFE RESOURCES ASSESSMENT MORTON LAKES PROPERTY WELD COUNTY, COLORADO • • On July 10, 2008 (73 FR 39790) the Service removed Preble's populations in Wyoming from the list of species protected under the ESA. The Service also amended the listing for Preble's to indicate the subspecies remains threatened in the Colorado portion of its range. Thus, Preble's remains protected in Colorado. Potential Habitat and Possible Effects The project area was assessed for potential Preble's habitat. Current guidelines call for a 300 -foot setback from the 100 -year floodplain on drainages that are potential Preble's habitat. All projects within the 300 -foot setback require that either a habitat assessment or presence -absence survey of the site documenting the absence of Preble's and/or suitable habitat be submitted to the Service for its approval. Suitable habitat for Preble's does occur within the project area in the pasture southeast of Big Dry Creek; however, several trapping surveys have been conducted within 1 mile upstream and downstream of the project area on both Big Dry Creek and the South Platte River with no Preble's found (ERO 2004; Service 2005). The project area is also isolated from any known Preble's populations, with the closest population more than 15 miles downstream along the South Platte River trapped by Savage and Savage in 2001 (Service 2005). These previous trapping surveys indicate it is unlikely that the proposed project would adversely affect the continued existence of Preble's. State Endangered, Threatened, and Species of Concern Numerous species that potentially occur in Weld County are considered endangered, threatened, or species of concern by the State of Colorado (Table 2). According to Colorado law (Colo. Rev. Stat. Ann. §§ 33-2-102-106), the State must maintain a list of species determined to be endangered or threatened within the State. State -listed wildlife species that are not already protected under the ESA are protected under State Statute 33, which is regulated by the CDOW. None of the species listed in Tables 1 or 2 were observed on the subject property at the time the habitat survey was conducted by ERO. 8 ERO Resources Corporation WILDLIFE RESOURCES ASSESSMENT MORTON LAKES PROPERTY WELD COUNTY, COLORADO • • • The habitat affinities, presence of potential habitat on the property, and impacts to these species or habitats are provided in the following discussion. No regulations currently exist for state species of concern. However, if any species were to be listed during construction, state regulations could be enforced. Table 2. CDOW endangered, threatened, and species of concern potential Common Name Scientific Name (Stator) General Colorado Range Suitable Habitat Present Mammals Black -tailed prairie dog Cynomys ludovicianus (SC) Eastern Plains/Urban No - Not present Swift fox Vulpes velox (SC) Eastern Colorado No — Outside of range as mapped by CDOW Birds Bald eagle Halieeatus leucocephalus (ST) Nests in large trees along reservoirs and streams; forages on open water and within prairie dog towns Yes — Suitable hunting perches and foraging habitat along Big Dry Creek Western burrowing owl Athene cunicularia (ST) Grassland, shrublands, and deserts with ground squirrels No — No prairie dogs or suitable shortgrass prairie Greater sandhill Grus canadensis tabida (SC) Eastern Colorado; Grand Valley No — Area lacks foraging or secure roosting habitat crane Long -billed curlew Numenius americanus (SC) Southeastern Colorado No — Outside of known range Mountain plover Charadrius montanus (SC) Shortgrass in eastern plains and mountain valleys Marginal — No prairie dogs or large patches of suitable shortgrass prairie Ferruginous hawk Buteo regalis (SC) Northwestern, eastern Colorado Yes — Suitable winter foraging habitat American peregrine falcon Falco peregrinus (SC) Statewide except far east counties — cliffs/canyons No — Area lacks cliffs Western snowy plover Charadrius alexandrinus (SC) Eastern Colorado; South Park No — Area lacks suitable nesting substrate — Big Dry Creek incised 9 ERG Resources Corporation WILDLIFE RESOURCES ASSESSMENT MORTON LAKES PROPERTY WELD COUNTY, COLORADO • • • Common Name Scientific Name (Status*) General Colorado Range Suitable Habitat Present Fish Common Shiner Luxilus cornutus (SE) Slow flowing creeks with algal growth Unlikely — Mining setback along Big Dry Creek avoids habitat Iowa Darter Etheostoma exile (SC) South Platte Basin — Cool, clear water — vegetation over bank Amphibians and Reptiles Northern leopard frog Rana pipiens (SC) Eastern Colorado wetlands Yes, but degraded — Mining setback along Big Dry Creek avoids habitat Common gartersnake Thamnophis sirtalis South Platte Basin near water Yes — Mining setback along Big Dry Creek avoids habitat SE = Colorado Endangered Species, ST = Colorado Threatened Species, SC = Colorado Species o Special Concern. Source: CDOW 2007. There is no likelihood for the proposed project to directly affect the greater sandhill crane, long -billed curlew, American peregrine falcon, or western snowy plover because of the lack of potentially suitable habitat on the property. Mining setbacks along Big Dry Creek will vary from 75 to 450 feet, thus avoiding any potential adverse effects to common shiner and Iowa darter. Black -Tailed Prairie Dog Species Background The black -tailed prairie dog is a state species of special concern (CDOW 2007). Black -tailed prairie dogs are important components of the short and mesic grasslands systems. Threats to this species include habitat loss and degradation, habitat fragmentation, disease (Sylvatic plague), and lethal control activities (NatureServe 2006). Typically, areas occupied by prairie dogs have greater cover and abundance of perennial grasses and annual forbs compared to nonoccupied sites (Whicker and Detling 1988; Witmer et al. 2002). Black -tailed prairie dogs are commonly considered a "keystone" species because their activities (burrowing and intense grazing) provide food and shelter for many other grassland species, which has a large effect on community structure and ecosystem 10 FRO Resources Corporation WILDLIFE RESOURCES ASSESSMENT MORTON LAKES PROPERTY WELD COUNTY, COLORADO • • • function (Power et al. 1996). Prairie dogs can contribute to overall landscape heterogeneity, affect nutrient cycling, and provide nest sites and shelter for wildlife (Whicker and Detling 1988). Species such as black -footed ferret, burrowing owl, prairie rattlesnake, and mountain plover are closely linked to prairie dog burrow systems for food and/or cover. Prairie dogs also provide an important prey resource for numerous predators including American badger, coyote, red fox, bald eagle, golden eagle, ferruginous hawk, and other raptors. Prairie dogs also can denude the surface by clipping aboveground vegetation and contributing to exposed bare ground by digging up roots (Kuford 1958; Smith 1967). No prairie dog colony is currently located within the proposed project area. No action is necessary regarding the black -tailed prairie dog. Swift Fox Species Background The swift fox is a state species of special concern. The distribution of swift fox includes the grasslands of the Great Plains including eastern Colorado (Fitzgerald et al. 1994). Den sites are usually located on sites dominated by native shortgrass prairie species such as blue grama and buffalograss. The swift fox is sometimes associated with prairie dog towns, although they generally excavate their own dens (Fitzgerald et al. 1994). Potential Habitat and Possible Effects The project area does not support native shortgrass prairie habitat that the swift fox typically favors and is outside of the potential range of the species as mapped by CDOW (NDIS 2008). The proposed project would not impact the swift fox. Bald Eagle Species Background The bald eagle is a state threatened species. The bald eagle has a historical distribution throughout most of the U.S. As a result of population declines attributed to habitat loss, the use of organochlorine pesticides, and mortality from shooting, the bald eagle was listed as an endangered species in 1978 (Buehler 2000; 43 FR 6233 [February 14, 1978]). Since its listing, the bald eagle population has been increasing (Buehler 2000). The bald eagle was downlisted from endangered to threatened in 1995 (64 FR 11 ERO Resources Corporation WILDLIFE RESOURCES ASSESSMENT MORTON LAKES PROPERTY WELD COUNTY, COLORADO • • • 36454 [July 6, 1999]). On August 8, 2007, the bald eagle was removed from the list of threatened and endangered species protected under the ESA (72 FR 37346). Although the bald eagle will no longer be protected under the ESA, bald eagles are still protected by two other major federal laws: the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (BGEPA) and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA). The Colorado Field Office of the Service recommends adhering to CDOW's "Recommended Buffer Zones and Seasonal Restrictions for Colorado Raptors" (2008) to avoid and minimize the likelihood of violating the BGEPA or the MBTA. The bald eagle is primarily a winter resident in Colorado, although nesting along rivers and the Colorado Front Range has increased in recent years. A total of 74 active nests were mapped throughout Colorado in 2005, with 22 active nests along the Front Range (NDIS 2008). Most nesting in Colorado occurs near lakes or reservoirs or along rivers. Typical bald eagle nesting habitat consists of forests or wooded areas that contain tall, aged, dying, and dead trees (Martell 1992). Bald eagles seek aquatic habitat for foraging and typically prefer fish, although they also feed on birds, mammals, and carrion, particularly in winter (Buehler 2000; Sharps and Uresk 1990). Prairie dogs provide a major food resource for bald eagles wintering along the Colorado Front Range (ESE 1988). Potential Habitat and Possible Effects The South Platte River, located east of the project area, provides bald eagle winter foraging and winter concentration habitat within the project area, as well as summer foraging habitat. Eagles foraging along the South Platte River may occasionally forage near Big Dry Creek, which provides mature cottonwood stands for perching while searching for prey. The Colorado NDIS database (CNDIS 2008) does not identify any known eagle nest sites or wintering areas on the project area. Furthermore, no potential eagle nests were observed during the 2008 site visit. The nearest known nest sites are approximately 2 miles southwest of the project area near Wattenberg, and more than 3 miles northwest near Firestone. A communal roost supporting more than 20 wintering eagles is located approximately 1.5 miles south of the project area. Because the project 12 ERO Resources Corporolion WILDLIFE RESOURCES ASSESSMENT MORTON LAKES PROPERTY WELD COUNTY, COLORADO • • • area is heavily disturbed by agriculture and contains no active prairie dog colonies, eagles would likely be attracted to the project area primarily by the presence of fish and waterfowl on Big Dry Creek and the presence of large trees for perching. The majority of cottonwood trees along Big Dry Creek are outside of the proposed mine footprint. These trees would continue to provide perching habitat for eagles and other raptor species. The proposed project would likely reduce eagle perching over the short term in areas near the active mine stage, but adequate perch sites would be available in areas not actively mined. Thus, the proposed project would not likely adversely affect the bald eagle and no action is necessary. Western Burrowing Owl Species Background The western burrowing owl (burrowing owl) is a small migrant owl listed by the State of Colorado as a threatened species and federally protected under the MBTA. Primary threats to the burrowing owl include habitat loss and fragmentation, anthropogenic sources of mortality such as vehicular collisions, and loss of wintering grounds, largely in Mexico (McDonald et al. 2004). Potential Habitat and Possible Effects In general, burrowing owls are found in grasslands with vegetation less than 4 inches high and a relatively large proportion of bare ground (Gillihan and Hutchings 2000). In Colorado, burrowing owls are usually associated with black -tailed prairie dog colonies (Kingery 1998; Andrews and Righter 1992). More than 70 percent of sightings reported by Colorado Breeding Bird Atlasers were in prairie dog colonies (Kingery 1998). Burrowing owls usually arrive on their breeding grounds around mid -March to early April and remain until September (Haug and Oliphant 1990). Burrowing owls are present in Colorado between March 1 and October 31, with breeding from mid -April to early/mid-August (Andrews and Righter 1992; Kingery 1998). The CDOW suggests conducting burrowing owl clearance surveys in prairie dog towns that are subject to poisoning and/or construction projects between March 1 and October 31. No prairie dog 13 ERO Resources Corporation WILDLIFE RESOURCES ASSESSMENT MORTON LAKES PROPERTY WELD COUNTY, COLORADO • • • colony is currently located within the proposed project area. No action is necessary regarding the western burrowing owl. Mountain Plover Species Background The mountain plover is a state species of special concern. This species nests primarily in shortgrass prairie sites used historically by prairie dogs, bison, and pronghorn. Typically, plovers nest in areas that maintain approximately 30 percent bare ground and are often found in disturbed habitats, burned prairie, fallow agricultural fields, and prairie dog colonies. This species avoids vegetation greater than 6 inches in height and hillsides or steeper slopes. Potential Habitat and Possible Effects Vegetation attributes characteristic of potential mountain plover habitat exists in the southeast portion of the project area near the west side of Big Dry Creek (Figure 2). Although this area is heavily grazed and vegetation is shorter than 6 inches in height, the quality of suitable habitat for mountain plover is marginal. No additional mountain plover habitat was identified during the 2008 site visit. Grassland and pasture vegetation on other parts of the project area is generally greater than 6 inches in height and the area contains very little of the bare ground component preferred by breeding mountain plovers (Knopf 1996). Because shortgrass and grazed portions of the project area are limited in size and lack many of the habitat attributes that attract mountain plover, the project would not likely affect this species and no action is necessary. Ferruginous Hawk Species Background The ferruginous hawk is the largest hawk in North America and is a state species of special concern. This species inhabits open prairie and desert habitats, and is strongly associated with primary prey species such as ground squirrels and jackrabbits. Ferruginous hawks are relatively common winter residents in eastern Colorado, particularly in association with the black -tailed prairie dog (Beane 1996). This species has been known to breed in scattered locations in eastern Colorado, none of which are 14 ERG Resources Corporation WILDLIFE RESOURCES ASSESSMENT MORTON LAKES PROPERTY WELD COUNTY, COLORADO • • • near the project area (Kingery 1998). Currently, no nesting ferruginous hawks are known to occur in southwestern Weld County or western Adams County. Potential Habitat and Possible Effects No potential ferruginous hawk nesting sites were observed during the 2008 site visit and suitable prey resources are lacking within the project area. The project would not likely affect the ferruginous hawk; therefore, no action is necessary. Northern Leopard Frog Species Background The northern leopard frog is a state species of special concern that prefers the banks and shallow portions of marshes, wet meadows, ponds, lakes, and streams, particularly where rooted aquatic vegetation is present (Hammerson 1999). Leopard frogs prefer permanent bodies of water and are a wide-ranging species known to occur at elevations up to 11,000 feet. The northern leopard frog range is up to 3 miles and they feed on insects, spiders, and worms. Worldwide and in Colorado, amphibian populations have declined for reasons not well known. Potential Habitat and Possible Effects Leopard frogs may be present within the project area in wetlands along Big Dry Creek and pockets of wetlands in the southeast corner of the property. Leopard frogs likely inhabit wet areas in or adjacent to any of the waterways on the property. The leopard frog is currently not protected under federal, state, or county regulations. However, if the species were to become federally or state listed in the future, regulations regarding protection of this species could be imposed. The 75- to 450 -foot setback along Big Dry Creek would effectively avoid and minimize most adverse impacts to the northern leopard frog; therefore, no action is necessary at this time. Common Garter Snake Species Background The common garter snake is considered globally secure but rare in Colorado and is a state species of special concern. This species occurs only along the South Platte River drainage below 6,000 feet in northeastern Colorado (Hammerson 1999). This snake 15 ERO Resources Corporation WILDLIFE RESOURCES ASSESSMENT MORTON LAKES PROPERTY WELD COUNTY, COLORADO • • inhabits marshes, ponds, and stream edges, essentially restricted to aquatic and riparian habitats within floodplains. Potential Habitat and Possible Effects Suitable habitat for the common garter snake is present in the project area. Riparian and wetland areas associated with Big Dry Creek could potentially support populations of this species. The 75- to 450 -foot setback along Big Dry Creek would effectively avoid and minimize adverse impacts to the common garter snake. This species would not likely be affected by the project. Large Mammals Areas within the project area provide habitat for animals including coyote (Canis latrans), red fox (Vulpes vulpes), American badger (Taxidea taxus), beaver (Castor canadensis), and raccoon (Procyon lotor). According to the Colorado NDIS, the project area does not contain seasonal elk (Cervus elaphus) or pronghorn (Antilocapra americana) ranges. The South Platte River corridor, located east of the project area, is mapped as a white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) winter concentration area and winter range, and is within the mule deer (Odocoileus hemonius) overall range (NDIS 2008). The Big Dry Creek corridor provides a potential movement corridor for these species. White-tailed deer were observed on the site and the adjacent property during the 2008 site visit. The proposed project would establish a 75- to 450 -foot setback along the Big Dry Creek corridor to minimize large mammal impacts to the maximum extent practicable. Small Mammals Small mammals such as cottontail rabbits (Sylvilagus spp.), deer mice (Peromyscus maniculatus), and pocket gophers (Geomys bursarius) use habitat within the project area. These species are abundant and widespread throughout northeastern Colorado. Birds Many species of birds occur in the riparian and cultivated areas of the project area. Birds observed during the 2008 site visit include cliff swallows (Petrochelidon 16 FRO Resources Corporolion WILDLIFE RESOURCES ASSESSMENT MORTON LAKES PROPERTY WELD COUNTY, COLORADO • • • pyrrhonota), Swainson's hawks (Buteo swainsoni), and red-tailed hawks (Buteo jamaicensis). One potential raptor nest was observed in 2006 within large cottonwoods along the eastern edge of the property boundary and Big Dry Creek, and is most likely a red-tailed hawk nest. Because the 2008 site visit was conducted in September when trees were leafed out and birds were not nesting, it is unknown if additional nests are located within the project area or if the nest observed in 2006 is active during the breeding season. If it is necessary to remove the trees with the nest, it must be done outside of the breeding season to avoid potential MBTA violations. Red-tailed and Swainson's hawks breed in Colorado from mid -February through August. If construction activities occur during the breeding season, reasonable precautions should be taken to ensure that raptors and other birds are not using the nests. If raptors are observed nesting within the project area, CDOW has recommended buffer zones of mile for red-tailed hawk nests and '4 mile for Swainson's hawk nests (2008). Activities that would directly impact an active nest or that would encroach close enough to cause adult birds to abandon a nest during the breeding season (i.e., within the recommended buffer zones) should be restricted. Wildlife Corridors The project area contains no sensitive wildlife migration corridors identified by the CDOW (NDIS 2008). The wetland and riparian habitat along Big Dry Creek provides important travel corridors for many species found along the Front Range including mule and white-tailed deer, waterfowl, raptors, small mammals, and other prairie species. Buffers between mining stages and Big Dry Creek would be retained so that wildlife can continue to use the area for foraging and as a movement corridor. Proposed Activities to Avoid and Reduce Wildlife Impacts Migratory Birds Implement migratory bird guidelines that include: • Initiating project activity to avoid disturbing migratory bird habitat during the breeding season, defined as between April 1 and August 31. • Conducting pre -disturbance surveys to identify active migratory bird nests in habitat that cannot be avoided during the breeding season. 17 ERO Resources Corporation WILDLIFE RESOURCES ASSESSMENT MORTON LAKES PROPERTY WELD COUNTY, COLORADO • • • • Requesting a permit from the Service in cases where removal of a nest is necessary to ensure public and worker safety. Raptors The CDOW has developed recommended buffer zones and seasonal restrictions for new surface occupancy within certain distances of nest sites of several raptor species. Surface occupancy is defined as human -occupied buildings and other structures such as oil and gas wells, roads, railroad tracks, or trails. The Service typically considers that implementation of the CDOW buffers and seasonal restrictions, along with the following conservation measures, fulfills MBTA compliance requirements for raptors: • Conduct a raptor nest survey prior to project construction to identify raptor nests and nesting activity in the vicinity of the project. • If an active raptor nest is found on -site, comply with the recommended buffers and seasonal restrictions recommended by CDOW (2008) for raptors during construction to avoid nest abandonment. • Work with CDOW and the Service to develop mitigation options that may include installing nest deterrents to prevent nesting before April 1, and removing these deterrents no more than 24 hours before initiation of the project. This is an acceptable alternative to prohibiting construction activity during the breeding season. If disturbance of raptor nests is unavoidable, mitigation measures could include the construction of artificial nests in suitable habitat or enhancement of prey habitat. If raptor nests could be impacted by the proposed project, specific mitigation measures for impacts to nesting raptors would be developed in coordination with the CDOW and Service prior to construction. Bald Eagle The use of the project area by bald eagles is not well documented; however, to avoid a violation of the BGEPA and the MBTA, the following measures will be conducted prior to project construction: • Conduct seasonal surveys to determine the significance of the area to bald eagles. 18 FRO Resources (orporolion WILDLIFE RESOURCES ASSESSMENT MORTON LAKES PROPERTY WELD COUNTY, COLORADO • • • • Conduct annual monitoring to look for new nest sites and communal night roosts. Conclusions and Recommendations Black -footed Ferret, Western Burrowing Owl, and Black -tailed Prairie Dog The project area is located within the Service's Block -Cleared Area for black -footed ferrets. In addition, no prairie dog colony is currently located within the proposed project area; therefore, no action is necessary regarding the black -footed ferret. Also, because no prairie dog colony is currently located within the proposed project area, no action is necessary regarding the Western burrowing owl or the black -tailed prairie dog. Ute Ladies' -Tresses Orchid and Colorado Butterfly Plant Potential habitat for the Ute ladies' -tresses orchid and Colorado butterfly plant in the project area is unlikely and implementation of the 75- to 450 -foot setback from Big Dry Creek would avoid impacts to these species. Preble's Meadow Jumping Mouse The project area contains potential habitat for Preble's along Big Dry Creek. However, several trapping surveys have been conducted within 1 mile upstream and downstream of the project area with no Preble's found. Although the project area is isolated from any known Preble's populations, the Service may require a trapping survey to verify the absence of Preble's in potential habitat along Big Dry Creek or avoidance of potential habitat. Mountain Plover, Northern Leopard Frog, Common Garter Snake, and Ferruginous Hawk The project area contains potential habitat for state species of special concern, including the mountain plover, northern leopard frog, common garter snake, and winter foraging habitat for ferruginous hawk. Potential habitat for the mountain plover and ferruginous hawk is marginal, and implementation of the 75- to 450 -foot setback from Big Dry Creek would avoid most adverse impacts to the northern leopard frog and common garter snake. 19 FRO Resources forpormion WILDLIFE RESOURCES ASSESSMENT MORTON LAKES PROPERTY WELD COUNTY, COLORADO • • • Swift Fox The project area does not contain potential habitat for the swift fox; therefore, the proposed project would have no effect on this species. Large Mammals, Small Mammals, Birds, and Wildlife Corridors No NDIS-mapped large mammal migration corridors exist on the project area. However, large mammals (white-tailed and mule deer), small mammals (raccoon, coyote, rodents), birds, reptiles, and amphibians likely travel the Big Dry Creek corridors. Buffers between mining stages and Big Dry Creek should be retained so that wildlife can continue using the area for foraging and as a movement corridor. References Andrews, R.A. and R. Righter. 1992. Colorado Birds. Denver Museum of Natural History, Denver, CO. Beane, R.D. 1996. Raptor Habitat Relationships at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Area. MSC. Thesis. University of Colorado at Denver. Denver, CO. Buehler, D. A. 2000. Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus). In The Birds of North America, No. 506 (A. Poole and F. Gill, eds.). The Birds of North America, Inc., Philadelphia, PA. Colorado Division of Wildlife (CDOW). 2007. Colorado Listing of Endangered, Threatened, and Wildlife Species of Special Concern. Available at: http://wildlife.state.co.us/species_cons/list.asp. Last updated October 2007. Colorado Division of Wildlife (CDOW). 2008. Recommended Buffer Zones and Seasonal Restrictions for Colorado Raptors. February. Environmental Science and Engineering (ESE). 1988. Bald Eagle Study Winters 1986- 1987, 1987-1988 Final Report. Prepared for the Office of the Program Manager, Rocky Mountain Arsenal Contamination Cleanup. ERO Resources Corporation (ERO). 2004. Preble's Meadow Jumping Mouse Presence/Absence Survey Lafarge Fort Lupton Properties. Prepared for Lafarge NA. July 19. Fitzgerald, J.P., C.A. Meaney, and D.M. Armstrong. 1994. Mammals of Colorado. University Press of Colorado and Denver Museum of Natural History. Gillihan, S.C. and S.W. Hutchings. 2000. Best management practices for shortgrass prairie birds: a landowner's guide. Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. Brighton, CO. 20 ERO Resources Corporation WILDLIFE RESOURCES ASSESSMENT MORTON LAKES PROPERTY WELD COUNTY, COLORADO • • • Hammerson, G.A. 1999. Amphibians and Reptiles in Colorado. University Press of Colorado and Colorado Division of Wildlife. Haug, E.A. and L.W. Oliphant. 1990. Movements, activity patterns, and habitat use of burrowing owls in Saskatchewan. Journal of Wildlife Management 54:27-35. King, T. L., F. Switzer, C.L. Morrison, M.S. Eackles, C.C. Young, B.A. Lubinski, and P. Cryan. 2006. Comprehensive genetic analyses reveal evolutionary distinction of a mouse (Zapus hudsonius preblei) proposed for delisting from the U.S. Endangered Species Act. Molecular Ecology. In press. Kingery, H.E. (ed.). 1998. Colorado Breeding Bird Atlas. Colorado Bird Atlas Partnership and Colorado Division of Wildlife, Denver. Knopf, F.L. 1996. Mountain Plover (Charadrius montanus). In The Birds of North America, No. 211 (A. Poole and F. Gill, eds.). The Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia, PA, and The American Ornithologists' Union. Washington, DC. Kuford, C.C. 1958. Prairie dogs, Whitefaces, and Blue Grama. Wildlife Monograph 1- 78. Martell, M. 1992. Bald Eagle Winter Management Guidelines. USFWS, Reg. 3, Minneapolis, MN. McCallum, D. A., W. D. Graul, and R. Zaccagnini. 1977. The breeding status of the Long -billed Curlew in Colorado. Auk 94:599-601. McDonald, D., N.M. Korfanta, and S.J. Lantz. 2004. The Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia): a technical conservation assessment. USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Region. Available at: http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/projects/scp/assessments/bu rrowingowl.pdf. Meaney, C.A., A. Deans, N.W. Clippenger, M. Rider, N. Daly, and M. O'Shea -Stone. 1997. Third year survey for Preble's meadow jumping mouse (Zapus hudsonius preblei) in Colorado. Under contract to Colorado Division of Wildlife. Boulder, CO. Natural Diversity Information Source (NDIS). 2008. Colorado Division of Wildlife database, bald eagle winter activities. Available at: http://ndis.nrel.colostate.edu/wildlifespx.asp?SpCode=040231. Downloaded on September 30, 2008. NatureServe Explorer. 2006. Available at: http://www.natureserve.org/explorer/servlet/NatureServe. Power, M.E., D. Tilman, J.A. Estes, B.A. Menge, W.T. Bond, L.S. Mills, G. Daily, J.C. Castilla, J. Lutchonco, and R.T. Paine. 1996. Challenges in the Quest for Keystone Species. BioScience 46:609-620. Ramey, R.R., H.P. Liu, L.M. Carpenter, and J.D. Wehausen. 2005. Genetic relatedness of the Preble's meadow jumping mouse (Zapus hudsonius preblet) to nearby subspecies of Z. hudsonius as inferred from variation in cranial morphology, 21 FRO Resources Corporation WILDLIFE RESOURCES ASSESSMENT MORTON LAKES PROPERTY WELD COUNTY, COLORADO • • • mitochondrial DNA, and microsatellite DNA: implications for taxonomy and conservation." Animal Conservation. 8:329 346. Sharps, J. C. and D. W. Uresk. 1990. Ecological review of black -tailed prairie dogs and associated species in western South Dakota. The Great Basin Naturalist 50:339-345. Smith, R.E. 1967. Natural History of the Prairie Dog in Kansas. University of Kansas Museum of Natural History Misc. Publication No. 49. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service). 1999. Survey Guidelines for Preble's Meadow Jumping Mouse. USFWS, Colorado Field Office. Revised April 2004. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service). 2005. Unpublished trapping database for Preble's meadow jumping mouse. Last updated September 2005. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service). 2007. Block -cleared Areas for Black -Footed Ferret Surveys in Colorado. Available at: http://www.fws.gov/mountain- prairie/species/mammals/blackfootedferret/statewide_block clearance_map.pdf. July. Whicker, A.D. and J.K. Detling. 1988. Ecological Consequences of Prairie Dog Disturbances. BioScience, 38:778-785. Witmer, G.W., K.C. VerCauteren, K.M. Manci, and D.M. Dees. 2002. Urban -suburban prairie dog management opportunities and challenges. 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Looking northeast from access road and power lines. Photo 2 - Fallow agricultural field. Looking northeast from access road and Big Dry Creek. MORTON LAKES PHOTO LOG SEPTEMBER 4, 2008 • • • Photo 3 - Big Dry Creek. Looking east from Lupton Bottoms Ditch headgate. Photo 4 - Big Dry Creek. Looking southeast from Lupton Bottoms Ditch headgate. Photo 6 - Pasture with potentially suitable Preble's habitat in background. Looking northeast from southern edge of project area at Big Dry Creek. Photo 7 - Fallow agricultural land. Looking west from southern edge of project area at Big Dry Creek. MORTON LAKES PHOTO LOG SEPTEMBER 4, 2008 • • • Photo 9 - Pasture. Looking west from eastern edge of property line, south of Big Dry Creek. Photo 10 - Agricultural field. Looking northeast from southwest corner of project area. MORTON LAKES PHOTO LOG SEPTEMBER 4, 2008 • • Photo 11 - Fallow agricultural field. Looking northeast from access road and Brighton Ditch. Photo 12 a Fallow agricultural field. Looking southwest from access road. Page 1 of 1 Esther Gesick • From: Kim Ogle Sent: Friday, April 24, 2009 3:08 PM To: Esther Gesick Subject: FW: Morton Propane Tanks Status From: Michael Hart [mailto:mjhart0l@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2009 12:00 PM To: Kim Ogle; Clayton D. Kimmi Cc: Bill Timmons Subject: Morton Propane Tanks Status Kim and Clay: Just wanted to give you an update on the status of the Morton propane tanks. The propane tank by the horse barn has been removed from the property and the one at the west end of the house was moved up on to the elevated area where the house sits and will be anchored to prevent it from moving in the event of a flood. Cheers, Mike •Michael J. (Mike) Hart Hart Environmental Office (303)444-6602 Fax (303)402-9049 P.O. Box 1303 Boulder, CO 80306 EXHIBIT I .5 B 4/24/2009 STATE OF COLORADO DIVISION OF RECLAMATION, MINING AND SAFETY Department of Natural Resources 1313 Sherman St., Room 215 enver, Colorado 80203 one: (303) 866-3567 FAX: (303) 832-8106 DATE: December 16, 2008 Weld County Planning Department GREELEY OFFICE DEC 1 711nW RECEIVED Notice of 112 Construction Materials Reclamation Permit Application Consideration TO: Monica Mika -Daniels Weld County Planning Department Planning Director 918 10th St Greeley, CO 80631 gcs FROM: Eric C. Scott, Environmental Pro ection pecralist COLORADO DIVISION OF RECLAMATION MINING —&— SAFETY Bill Ritter, Jr. Governor Harris D. Sherman Executive Director Ronald W. Cattany Division Director Natural Resource Trustee RE: Ready Mixed Concrete Company dba Ready Mixed Aggregates, Morton Lakes, File No. M-2008-082 •Please be advised that on December 16, 2008, Ready Mixed Concrete Company dba Ready Mixed Aggregates, whose address and telephone number are 14585 Brighton Road , Brighton, CO 80601; (303) 659-0630, filed an application to conduct Surface extraction of construction materials and reclamation, at or near Section I, Township IN, Range 67W, 06th Prime Meridian, in Weld County. Please be advised that the permit area may be located in more than one Section, Township, and Range. The application decision is scheduled for March 16, 2009. A copy of the application is available for review at the Weld County Clerk & Recorder's office and at the office of the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety, Room 215, 1313 Sherman Street, Denver, Colorado 80203. if you desire to make comments or objections, they must be submitted within twenty (20) days of the date of the last newspaper public notice to be considered in the application review process by the Division. You should contact the applicant for the newspaper publication date. If we do not receive your comments or any objection by the end of the public comment period, the Office will assume you have no objection or comment to the proposed activity. • EXHIBIT Mined Land Reclamation Denver • Grand Junction • Durango Office of Office of Active and Inactive Mines a r M-zoba- o8z STATE OF COLORADO • • • DIVISION OF RECLAMATION, MINING AND SAFETY Department of Natural Resources 1313 Sherman St, Room 215 Denver, Colorado 80203 Phone: (303) 866-3567 FAX: (303) 832-8106 CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS REGULAR (112) OPERATION RECLAMATION PERMIT APPLICATION FORM J --5- 08 COLORADO DIVISION OF RECLAMATION MINING —&--- SAFETY Bill Ritter, Jr. Governor CHECK ONE: There is a File Number Already Assigned to this Operation Harris D. Sherman Executive Director Permit # M - (Please reference the tile number currently assigned to this operatigio,ala W. cattany X New Application (Rule 1.4.5) Amendment Application (Rule 1.10) Division Director Natural Resource Trustee Conversion Application (Rule 1.11) Permit # M - (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 I, 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 ORIGINAL and one (1) copy of the completed application form, two (2) copies of Exhibits A -S, Addendum 1, appropriate sections of 6.5 (Geotechnical Stability Exhibit, and a check for the application fee described under Section (4) below. Exhibits should NOT 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. I. Applicant/operator or company name (name to be used on permit): Ready Mixed Concrete Company 1.1 Type of organization (corporation, partnership, etc.): Corporation 2. Operation name (pit, mine or site name): Morton Lakes 3. Permitted acreage (new or existing site): 3.1 Change in acreage (+) 3.2 Total acreage in Permit area 4. Fees: 4.1 New Application 4.2 New Quarry Application 4.4 Amendment Fee 4.5 Conversion to 112 operation (set by statute) 18 0 permitted acres acres 18 0 acres S24196.00 application fee $3,342.00 quarry application $2,229,110 amendment fee 52496.00 conversion fee 5. Primary commodities) to be mined: Sand and Gravel 5.1 Incidental commodities) to be mined: I. lbs/Tons/yr 2. i lbs/Tons/yr 3. / lbs/Tons/yr 4. / lbs!Tons/yr 5. lbs/Tons/yr 5.2 Anticipated end use of primary conmtoditie(s) to be mined: 5.3 Anticipated end use of incidental commodities) to be mined: N . A . Office of Mined Land Reclamation Denver - Grand Junction • Durango Office of Active and Inactive Mines -2- • • 6. Name of owner of subsurface riots of affected land: Morton Lakes, LLC If 2 or more owners, "refer to Exhibit O". 7. Name of owner of surface of affected land: Morton Lakes , LLC 8. Type of mining operation: X Surface Underground 9. Location Information: The center of the area where the majority of mining will occur: COUNTY: Weld PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN (check one): X 6th (Colorado) _ SECTION (write number): S 1&12 TOWNSHIP (write number and check direction): RANGE (write number and check direction): QUARTER SECTION (check one): T 1 R 67 10th (New Mexico) the X North South X West SE SW East X NE NW QUARTER/QUARTER SECTION (check one): NE NW SE SW GENERAL DESCRIPTION: (the number of miles and direction from the nearest town and the approximate elevation): One half mile west of Fort Lupton, Colorado at elevation 4,900 feet 10. Primary Mine Entrance Location (report in either Latitude/Longitude OR UTM): Latitude/Longitude: Example: (N) 39° 44' 12.98" (W) 104° 59' 3.87" Latitude (N): deg min sec Longitude (W): deg min sec OR Example: (N) (W) 39.73691° -104.98449° Latitude (N) 40 , 08 002 (5 decimal places) Longitude(W) 104. 82585 (5 decimal places) OR Universal Tranverse Mercator (UTM) Example: 201336.3 E NAD27 Zone 13 4398351.2 N UTM Datum (specify NAD27, NAD83 or WGS 84) Easting Northing (2 decimal places) (2 decimal places) Zone I -3- 1 1. Correspondence Information: APPLICANT/OPERATOR (name, address, and phone of name to be used on permit) Contact's Name: Bill Timmons Title: General Manager Company Name: Ready Mixed Aggregates Street/P.O. Box: 14585 Brighton Road P.O. Box: City: Brighton State: Colorado Zip Code: 80601 Telephone Number: ( 303 )- 659-0630 Fax Number: j 303 )_ 659-0630 PERMITTING CONTACT (if different from applicant/operator above) Contact's Name: Mike Hart Title: Principal CompanyNarne: Hart Environmental Street/P.O. Box: P.O. Box: 1303 City: Boulder State: Colorado Zip Code: 80306 Telephone Number: ( 303 )- 444-6602 Fax Number. j 303 )_ 402-9049 INSPECTION CONTACT Contact's Name: Bill Timmons Title: Company Name: Same as Above Street/P.O. Box: P.O. Box: City: State: Zip Code: Telephone Number. ( ) - Fax Number: ( ) - CC: STATE OR FEDERAL LANJ)OWNER (if any) Agency: Street: City: State: Zip Code: Telephone Number: j ) - CC: STATE OR FEDERAL LANDOWNER (if any) Agency: Street: City: State: Telephone Number: ( ) - Zip Code: - - -4- • • 12. Primary future (Post -mining) land use (check onel: Cropland(CR) Pastureland(PL) General Agriculture(GA) Rangeland(RL) Forestry(FR) Wildlife Habitat(WL) Residential(RS) _ Recreation(RC) Industrial/Commercial(IC) X Developed Water Resources(WR) Solid Waste Disposal(WD) 13. Primary present land use (check onel: Cropland(CR) X Pastureland(PL) General Agriculture(GA) Rangeland(RL) Forestry(FR) Wildlife Habitat(WL) Residential(RS) Recreation(RC) Industrial/Commercial(IC) Developed Water Resources(WR) 14. Method of Mining: Briefly explain mining method (e,g. truck/shovel): Dry mining using front end loade] and field conveyors to transport sand and gravel to the processing plant. 15. On Site Processing: • X Crushing/Screening 13.1 Briefly explain mining method (e.g. truck/shovel): Same as 14 . above . List any designated chemicals or acid -producing materials to be used or stored within permit area: 16. Description of Amendment or Conversion: If you are amending or converting an existing operation, provide a brief narrative describing the proposed change(s). Commitment No. 11080971 EXHIBIT "A" S • Parcel A: Lot B of Recorded Exemption No. 1469 -12 -1 -RE 1525, as per the map recorded January 6, 1994 in Book 1421 at Reception No. 2367922, being a part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 1 and the Northeast 1/4 of Section 12, both in Township 1 North, Range 67 West of the 6th P.M., County of Weld, State of Colorado; Together with a non-exclusive easement and right of way for ingress and egress as granted in the document recorded April 10, 1985 at Reception No. 02005215. Parcel B: An access easement over a portion of Section 1, Township 1 North, Range 67 West of the 6th P.M., County of Weld, State of Colorado, described as: Commencing at the East quarter corner of Section 1, thence along the North line of said Southeast quarter N 89°58'58"W, 1229.79 feet; thence S 00°01'01"E, 60.00 feet to a point on the Southerly right of way line of State Highway 52, said point being the true point of beginning; thence parallel to and 25 feet East of the East line of a 20 foot road easement recorded in Book 1064 at Reception No. 02005215, S 01°43'52"W, 1002.52 feet; thence N 89°18'32" E, 73.36 feet to the Northeast corner of Lot B Recorded Exemption No. 1469 -12 -1 - RE 1525; thence S 00°32'40"W along the West line of said Lot B, 817.75 feet; thence N 90°00'00"W, 85.52 feet to a point on the Westerly line of a 20 foot road easement recorded in Book 1064 at Reception No. 002005215 on April 10, 1985; thence along said Westerly line the following six courses; N 00°06'24"E, 201.68 feet; N 03°11'27"W, 133.82 feet; N 04°34'46"W, 110.48 feet; N 00°41'44"W, 194.99 feet; N 01°48'23"W, 561.75 feet; N 01°43'52"W, 617.32 feet to a point on the Southerly right of way line of State Highway 52; Thence S 89°58'58"E, along said right of way line, 45.02 feet to the true point of beginning. Bearings are based on the North line of the Southeast quarter of Section 1, Township 1 North, Range 67 West of the 6th P.M., as monumented on the West end by a 3-1/4" cap stamped LS 25937; and on the East end by a witness corner set 59.00 feet South along the East line of the Southeast quarter of Section 1, being a 2-1/2" aluminum cap stamped "59'W.C.LS 13155", said line is assumed to bear N 89°58'58"W. HART ENVIRONMENTAL. P.() tiox a ro t 1300,10, Colorado 8u 3O,, Phone: ;01 r 1.n(i(7 January 6, 2009 Ms. Sharlene Haeger Colorado Division of Wildlife Leon Hagler State Wildlife Area 4207 W. County Road 16E Loveland, Colorado 80537 Re: Morton Lakes Sand and Gravel Pit Dear Ms. I laegler: • • At the request of the Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety, the attached questionnaire has been prepared for your review. The questionnaire provides information on Ready Mixed Concrete Company's proposed Morton Lakes Sand and Gravel Pit. Enclosed is a Wildlife Resources Assessment of the subject property prepared by: ERO Resources Corporation. If you need more information concerning the project, please contact me at (303) 444-6602. Sincerely, End. Electronic Cc: Bill Timmons Michael J. (Mike) Hart EXHIBIT • • MINED LAND WILDLIFE QUESTIONNAIRE 1. Operation Name: Morton Lakes Sand and Gravel Pit 2. Application Type: Regular 112 Permit Construction Materials, Surface Mining Operation. 3. Name and Address of Applicant: Ready Mixed Concrete Company 14585 Brighton Road Brighton, CO 80641 4. Name of Contact: Bill Timmons Telephone: (303) 659-0630 5. Location of Mine: Southern Weld County, parts of Sections 1 and 12, Township 1 North, Range 67 West, 6th Principal Meridian. Index map (Exhibit B) is attached. 6. Nearest Town: Fort Lupton, Colorado 7. Existing Vegetation and Land Use: The property is currently used for pasture and vegetable farming. Vegetation in the area proposed for development primarily consists of various grasses. Riparian habitats are found adjacent to Big Dry Creek. 8. Proposed Final Land Use: Reclamation of the site will include developed water storage through the creation of four (4) water storage lakes and creation of a 17 -acre wetland/wildlife habitat adjacent to Big Dry Creek. • • • • 9. Substance to be Mined: The operation will excavate and process alluvial sand and gravel. 10. Type of Mining Operation: Surface mining. 11. Depth of Excavation and Distance to Nearest Surface Water Flow: The maximum depth of excavation will be approximately 30 feet. The nearest flowing water source is Big Dry Creek. Mining setbacks will vary from 75 to 400 feet from Big Dry Creek. 12. Total Number of Acres to be Permitted: 180 acres. 13. Total Number of Acres Disturbed: The total number of acres to be disturbed will be approximately 132 acres. 14. Miles of Road to be Constructed: None. 15. Life of Mine: Sand and gravel reserves will be sufficient for approximately 12 years of mining. 16. During Which Months Do You Anticipate Active Operation? The project will be operated on a year-round basis. 17. Will the Completed Mine Contain Ponded Water? Yes. 18. Prepared by: Michael J. Hart Hart Environmental P.O. Box 1303, Boulder, CO 80306 Phone: (303) 444-6602 E -Mail: mjhart0l@gmail.com MORTON LAKES AGREEMENT This agreement is made by an between Ready Mixed Concrete Company a Colorado Corporation, 4395 Washington Street, Colorado 80216 and United Power, Inc. a Colorado Corporation, Post Office Box 929 Brighton, Colorado 80601. United Power, Inc.(United) owns aerial power line(s) (structure) located on a portion of the West one half (1/2) of the Southwest one quarter (SW Y4) of Section 6 and the West one half (1/2) of the Northwest (NW �/4) of Section 7 in Township 1 North, Range 66 West of the 6th Principal Meridian (PM) in Weld County, Colorado, land from which Ready Mixed Concrete Company intends to excavate sand and gravel. United also owns an aerial power tine along the north line of the Southeast one quarter (SE ') of Section 12, Township 1 North, Range 67 West of the 6th Principal Meridian (PM) in Weld County, Colorado. Ready Mixed Concrete Company has applied to the Colorado Division of Minerals and Geology for a Construction Materials (Regular 112 Operation) Reclamation Permit to mine sand and gravel from the Morton Lakes property located in parts of the Southeast one quarter (1/4) of Section 1 and the Northeast one quarter (1/4) of Section 12 in Township 1 North, Range 67 West of the 616 P.M. in Weld County, Colorado. The Construction Material Rules and Regulations of the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board require the applicant (Ready Mixed Concrete Company) to provide a notarized agreement between the applicant and the person(s) having an interest in any permanent man-made structures located within two hundred (200) feet of the affected land, stating that the applicant agrees to provide compensation for any damage to said structures. Therefore, Ready Mixed Concrete Company agrees to repair or replace at its expense any damage to the above referenced structure(s) due to its sand and gravel mining operation as approved by the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board. In witness whereof, the parties sign and accept this agreement on the ≥,day of January 2009. READY MIXED CONCRETE COMPANY By: ! �,rL Title: , J, Zf%�•v i.• State of Colorado County of Denver 1 EXHIBIT I t;.c� WO NUMBER ROW t,L halt :'1 Al ObPA 4S41po1$— Sur•.ar The going i s cn was acknowleig before me this .2day of 2009 I' by ,r, 4-4 A t t La -ca.›. —Mixed Concrete Comp y f My Commission expires: S - 7 - L/ UNITED I WER, INC. By. Title: -7/100140- State of Colorado County of Adams JAN 11�PY The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 2061 day of F.bruarf 2009 by DEAN A. 1•lU68UCK as lifltlAlA6ER b ,l D or£ United Power, Tnc Notary Public / ' .• ; hvitraa My Commission expires: 04/ ltd / 2 4,,/ l;_ - p,UJtU.4 . n • 2 • WfONUMBFR - pow NL:MBER ; 29Oioce. 5O(pot • • • J.. I JJ c;.,. / 51)1 ,TI l` 1 i—Q•7id �{'A '2d r ', itle 1 I L i 1 e k. q -. ‘1 N 41 “ 4=._I,Fot 111.1 :Lu on I \,,, I ] i / 12 'NI South Platte Hwy *85 _ / q O 7 PROJECT SITE - °■_-,' { 111111 vt uu'� �� kzs ✓ ( 4, �.^�. \ _� l sue, ' ✓' // ._... ��JJ ,7, / C:'' t rL ...i C I . R67W R66W Morton Lakes Index Map n.t.s. date: Oct. 1, 2008 N r N NukiiIER I ROW FUN_ER Zqui oae (� I-47SOloola \HEEc • • • HART ENVIRONMENTAL P.O. Box 1303 Boulder, Colorado 80306 Phone: 303.444.6602 March 6, 2009 John Butera Anadarko 1099 18`" Street Denver, Colorado 80202 Re: Morton Lakes Sand and Gravel Mining Permit Dear John: As you know, Ready Mixed Concrete Company is in the process of seeking permit approval for its Morton Lakes sand and gravel mine from the Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety. The State's permit process encourages applicants to seek, were possible, agreements from owners of "structures" within 200 feet of land affected by the proposed mining. Pursuant to the State's regulations I have prepared an Agreement (see attached) for your consideration, whereby Ready Mixed Concrete Company (RMCC) agrees to repair or replace any damage to Kerr-McGee's structures, caused by the Morton Lakes sand and gravel mining operation. Please take a look at the attached Agreement and let me know if it meets with your approval. If so, I'd like to have the Agreement signed and notarized by the appropriate representative of your Company and returned to me. I will then have the Agreement executed by RMCC and return a fully executed copy to you. Give me a call if you have any questions or want to discuss the Agreement. End. Cc by c -mail to: Bill Timmons, RMCC Eric Scott, DRM&S Certified Mail # 70081140000479918849 114dnud< Bunkde( roam n.r ?Aoki lIC,PinunIlia Sincerely, EXHIBIT I G..D • • • ANADARKO AGREEMENT This agreement is made by an between the Ready Mixed Concrete Company (RMCC) a Colorado Corporation, 14585 Brighton Road, Brighton, Colorado 80601 and Kerr- McGee Oil & Gas Onshore LP ("KMG"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Anadarko Petroleum Corporation, 1099 18th Street, Suite 1200, Denver, Colorado 80202. KMG owns (structures) located on portions of the Southeast one quarter (SE 'A ) of Section 1 and the Northeast one quarter (NE Y. ) of Section 12 all located in Township 1 North, Range 67 West of the 6th Principal Meridian (PM) in Weld County, Colorado. RMCC has applied to the Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety (Division) for a Construction Materials Regular 112c Operation Reclamation Permit for the Morton Lakes Sand and Gravel Pit (Division File No. 2008-082). The Construction Material Rules and Regulations of the Colorado Mined I,and Reclamation Board require the applicant (RMCC) to provide the Division, if possible, a notarized agreement between the applicant and the person(s) having an interest in any permanent man-made structures located within two hundred (200) feet of the affected land, stating that the applicant (RMCC) agrees to provide compensation for any damage to said structures. Therefore, RMCC agrees to repair or replace at its expense any damage to the above referenced structures due to its sand and gravel mining operation as approved by the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board. In witness whereof, the parties sign and accept this agreement on the day of March 2009. READY MIXED CONCRETE COMPANY. By: Name: (print) Title: State of Colorado City & County of Denver The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of March 2009 by as of Ready Mixed Concrete Company. Notary Public My Commission expires: 3/18/2009 1 • KERR-McGEE OIL & GAS ONSHORE LP By: Name: (print) Title: State of Colorado City & County of Denver The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of March 2009 by: as of Kerr-McGee Oil & Gas Onshore LP, a Delaware limited partnership. Witness my hand and official seal. • Notary Public My Commission expires: • • • • SENDER: COMPLETE THIS SECTION • Complete items 1, 2, and 3. Also complete item 4 N Restricted Delivery is desired.._ • Print your name and address on the reverse so that we can return the card to you. • Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece, or on the front if space permits. 1. Article Addressed to: John Butera Anadarko 1099 18th Street Denver, Colorado 80202 O. Is delivery address different from Item 17 I7 Yes It YES, enter delivery address below: Cl No ❑ Agent ❑ Addressee by ( : d Name) C. of SP6497 Service Type Certified Mail Cl Registered Cl Insured Mall ❑ Express Mail ❑ Return Receipt for Merchandise ❑ C.O.D. 4. Restricted Delivery? (Extra Fee) ❑ Yes 2. Article Number (Transfer from service label) PS Form 3811. February 2004 Domestic Return Receipt 7008 1140 ❑004 7991 8849 a- a- rn C Cr lr r a- a C C r9 rR ra m a C N U.S. Postal Service, CERTIFIED MAIL,., RECEIPT (Domestic Mail Only; No Insurance Coverage Provided) Postage Certified Fee Return Receipt Fee (Endorsement Required) Restricted Delivery Fee (Endorsement Required) Tolai Postage & Fees senr .00 .00 J,90 47448 •_ t ,, i Postmark -/1L .\(.� Here 03/06/2009 S'leeA° ,p,f,,VZ4)O(O M c), I & Na. ----- rarnarianiaciraisiti Gay, Slate, zlPt4 102595-02-M-1540 • • GMail q(:. n•,- BETA DRM&S Ageement 2 messages Michael Hart <mjhart01@gmail.com> Michael Hart <mjhart0l@gmail.com> To: John Butera <jon.buteraCaradarko.com> Cc: Bill Timmons <billtim ans@boral.com>, Eric Scott <eric.scott@state.co.us> John: Al, Mar 6, 2009 at 3:52 PM As you know, Ready Mixed Concrete Company is in the process of seeking permit approval for its Morton Lakes sand and gravel mine from the Colorado Division of Reclamation, Miring and Safety. The State's permit process encottages applicants to seek, were possible, agreements from owners of "structures" within 200 feet of land affected by the proposed miring. Pursuart to the State's regulations I have prepared an Agreement (see attached) for your consideration, whereby Ready Mixed Concrete Company (RMCC) agrees to repair or replace any damage to Kerr-McGee's structures, caused by the Morton Lakes sand and gravel miring operation. Please take a look at the attached Agreement and let me know if it meets with your approval. If so, I'd like to have the Agreement signed and notarized by the appropriate representative of your Company and returned to me. I will then have the Agreement executed by RMCC and return a fully executed copy to you. Give me a call it you have any questions or want to discuss the Agreement. Thanks, Mike Michael J. (Mike) Hart Hart Environmental Office (303)444-6602 Fax (303)402-9049 P.O. Box 1303 Boulder, CO 80306 2 attachments Butera Ltr. 03.06.09.pdt 9 235K Anadarko Agreement 03.06.09.doc j 27K Bill Timmons (Const Mat • Brighton) <Bill.Timmons@boral.com> Fri, Mar 6, 2009 at 3:59 PM To: rr>jhart01@gmail.com Thanks mike Now that the Bromley Lakes ARA permit amendment is done and was turned in today I will have more time to help next week I will Monday after meetings. HAGweekend Bill From: Michael Hart To: John Butera Cc: Bill Timmons (Const Mat - Brighton); Eric Scott Sent: Fri Mar 06 17:52:51 2009 ;of 2 3/6/2009 4:03 1 Morton Lakes Index Map n.t.s. date: Oct. 1, 2c) (38 WI0 ROARER ROW NUMBER 29.1.. .• J45dool6 ixsst AGREEMENT • This agreement is made by and between Ready Mixed Concrete Company (RMCC) dba Ready Mixed Aggregates, Inc., 4395 Washington Street, Denver, Colorado 80216 and Public Service Company of Colorado (PSCo), 550 15th Street, Suite 700, Denver Colorado 80202. Public Service Company of Colorado owns electric and/or gas transmission and/or distribution utility facilities and associated appurtenances located on a portion of the following described property: NE 12 T1 N, R67W of the 61h Principal Meridian in Weld County, Colorado. Ready Mixed Concrete Company proposes conducting mining activities on or near the property on which the PSCo facilities referenced above are located, and has applied to the Colorado Division of Minerals and Geology for a Construction Materials Regular 112 Operation Reclamation Permit (# M-2008-082). The Construction Material Rules and Regulations of the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board require Ready Mixed Concrete Company to provide a notarized agreement between the Applicant Ready Mixed Concrete Company and the person(s) having an interest in significant or permanent man-made structures located within two hundred (200) feet of the affected land, stating that the Applicant agrees to provide compensation for any damage to said structures. Therefore, Ready Mixed Concrete Company agrees to repair or replace at its expense any damage to the above referenced structures due to its sand and gravel mining operation as approved by the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board. In addition, Ready Mixed Concrete Company is responsible for all costs associated with the relocation of any PSCo facilities necessary to accommodate the mining operation. Applicant agrees to separately enter into a License Agreement with PSCo for any work to be performed on any PSCo property or within any easement held by PSCo, including the use of any roads crossing any such property or easement. This Agreement shall not be construed to limit the rights or remedies available to PSCo. • 1 of 3 • • • In witness whereof, the parties sign and accept this agreement on the day of 2009. Ready Mixed Concrete Company dba Ready Mixed Aggregates, Inc. By: Title: State of Colorado, County of )ss. The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of , 2009 by as of Notary Public My Commission expires: 2 of 3 • PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF COLORADO By: Riley Hill, As Agent for Public Service Company of Colorado Xcel Energy Services, Inc. Regional Vice President Customer and Community Service Department State of Colorado, )ss. County of The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of 2009 by as of Public Service Company of Colorado. • • Notary Public My Commission expires: 3 of 3 HART ENVIRONMENTAL • • P.O. Box 1303 Boulder, Colorado so 306 Phone: 303.4.1-4.6602 March 20, 2009 Mr. Kim Ogle Weld County Department of Planning Services 918 10th Street Greeley, CO 80631 RE: Morton Lakes Surface Use Agreement Dear Kim: Per our recent discussions regarding the development of a Surface Use Agreement between Ready Mixed Concrete Company and Anadarko (aka Ken -McGee), I have prepared a brief chronology of meeting dates and e-mail exchanges (see attached) related to the development of the Morton Lakes Surface Use Agreement between the two parties. Ready Mixed Concrete Company (RMCC) initiated the first meeting with Anadarko on Friday, October 10, 2008 well before the Morton Lakes USR Application was filed with your office on November 11, 2008. This initial meeting was followed up with a Morton Lakes site visit on Thursday, October 23, 2008 to look at future oil and gas operations areas. We next met on Wednesday, February 11, 2009 to discuss future wells and directional drilling locations. This meeting was followed by a second site visit by John Butera and Dave Haertel with Anadarko to evaluate the operations areas RMCC intended to provide for future oil and gas operations. The most recent meeting with John and Dave was Friday, March 13, 2009 at which time both parties were in general agreement about the locations of future oil and gas operations areas at Morton Lakes. Over the past five (5) months we have been able to identify future oil and gas operations locations that will allow RMCC to effectively mine and reclaim its property and Anadarko to fully develop its oil and gas rights. Next, we will begin drafting a Surface Use Agreement (SUA) based on the locations for future operations, which both parties have initially agreed to. We hope to use the Holton Lakes SUA as a model for the Morton Lakes SUA. After you have had an opportunity to review the attached, please do not hesitate to call me at (303) 444-6602 with any questions or requests for additional information. Encl. Cc: Bill Timmons, Ready Mixed Aggregate Sincerely, Michael J. (Mike) Hart EXHIBIT I (D. .jnrau - IVIOLLOI1 nuuwg Mil rtccmurauvu rlalI llLLrl.// Ilia' l.LlItlE0c.cVll V lllal v:w —LOW. I I V' VIlL 77wr w VT yl4Ry Gm:il Michael Hart <mjhart0l m gmail.com> • Morton Mining and Reclamation Plans • • 12 messages Michael Hart <mjhart01@gmail.com> To: John Butera <joinbutera@anadarko.com> Cc: Jeff Schwarz <JSchwars@cksmb.com>, Bill Timmons <bill.timmons@boral.com>, Keith Crotch <keith. crouch@a nadarko. com> Sat, Oct 11, 2008 at 4:00 PM John: As promised, attached are the miring and reclamation plans for the Morton Lakes sand and gravel pit. Please let me know when you would like to visit the site. Thanks, Mike Michael J. (Mike) Hart Hart Environmental (303)444-6602 P.O. Box 1303 Boulder, CO 80306 2 attachments .� MORTON_USR_SH_3_EXTRACTION_PLAN_MAP_.pdf 2472K MORTON_USR_SH_4_RECLAMATION_PLAN_MAP_.pdf 1232K Butera, John <John.Butera@anadarko.com> Mon, Oct 13, 2008 at 8:43 AM To: Michael Hart <mjhart01@gmail.com> Michael, It is my understanding that RMCC will propose areas for drill pads prior to our field visit? Please correct me if I am wrong. Thanks From: Michael Hart [mailto:mjhart0l@gmail.com] Sent Saturday, October 11, 2008 4:00 PM To: Butera, John Cc: Jeff Schwarz; Bill Timmons; Crouch, Keith Subject Morton Mining and Reclamation Plans [Quoted text hidden] Michael Hart <mjhart01@gmail.com> Mon, Oct 13, 2008 at 8:50 AM To: "Butera, John" <John.Butera@anadarko.com> Cc: Bill Timmons <bill.timmons@boral.com>, Jeff Schwarz <JScrwars@cksmb.com>, Keith Crouch <keit h. crouch@a nadarko. com> John: We are looking at the areas we discussed at last Friday's meeting. I'll revise the aerial we reviewed at the meeting to reflect the drill pads we discussed. 1 of 4 3/20/2009 8:44 A Oman - Morton mining and xeciamanon Hans IRIP.// Iran.googlc.cu11V11Fll l/:ul-LIX.IR-/ Iv/vt-t<77VLvlcn-Fnwy • • • Mike [Quoted text hidden] Butera, John <John.Butera@anadarko.com> Mon, Oct 13, 2008 at 8:51 AM To: Michael Hart <mjhart0l@gmail.com> Cc: Bill Timmons <bill.timmors@boral.com>, Jeff Schwarz <JSchwars@cksmb.com>, "Crouch, Keith" <Keith. Crouch@anadarko. com> Excellent. Thanks. Anadarko Petroleum Corporation John F. Butera, RPL Senior Landman 1099 18th Street, Denver, CO 80202 Office: 720.929.6291 Fax: 720.929.7291 Mobile: 970.590.4751 From: Michael Hart [mailto:mjhart0l@gmail.com] Sent Monday, October 13, 2008 8:50 AM To: Butera, John Cc: Bill Timmons; Jeff Schwarz; Crouch, Keith Subject Re: Morton Mining and Redamation Plans [Quoted text hidden] Michael Hart <mjhart01@gmail.com> Mon, Oct 13, 2008 at 9:46 AM To: "Butera, John" <John.Butera@anadarko.com> Cc: Bill Timmons <bill.timmons@boral.com>, Jeff Schwarz <JSchwars@cksmb.com>, "Crouch, Keith" <Keith. Crouch@a nada rko. com> See attached. [Quoted text hidden] Morton Drill Wlndows.pdf 8332K Michael Hart <mjhart01@gmail.com> Mon, Oct 13, 2008 at 10:46 AM To: Jeff Schwarz <JSchwarz©cksmb.com> Forwarded message From: Michael Hart <mjhart0l@gmail.com> Date: Sat, Oct 11, 2008 at 4:00 PM Subject: Morton Mining and Reclamation Plans [Quoted text hidden] [Quoted text hidden] 2 attachments MORTON_ JSR_SH_3_EXTRACTION_PLAN_MAP_.pdf rJ 2472K 2 of 4 3/20/2009 8:44 � Gmail - Morton Mining and Reclamation Plans http://mai I.googe.cortvmat viol=tact IG / I u rot 4tyycevtew—pwcy—. MORTON_t1SR_SH_4_RECLAMATION_PLAN_MAP_.pdf 1232K • • • Butera, John <John.Butera@anadarko.com> To: Michael Hart <mjhart0l@gmail.com> How about we look at these sites on Wednesday of next week? What is a good time for you? I prefer the afternoon. Anadarko Petroleum Corporation John F. Butera, RPL Senior Landman 1099 18th Street, Denver, CO 80202 Office: 720.929.6291 Fax 720.929.7291 Mobile: 970.590.4751 Wed, Oct 15, 2008 at 1:48 PM From: Michael Hart [mailto:mjhart0l@cimail.com] Sent: Monday, October 13, 2008 9:46 AM [Quoted text hidden] [Quoted text hidden] Michael Hart <mjhart0l@gmail.com> To: "Butera, John" <John.Butera@anadarko.com> Cc: Bill Timmons <bill.timmons@boral.com> John: I am available anytime Thursday or Friday next week. Mike [Quoted text hidden] Wed, Oct 15, 2008 at 1:55 PM Bill Timmons (Const Mat - Brighton) <Bill.Timmons@boral.com> Wed, Oct 15, 2008 at 1:58 PM To: Michael Hart <mjhart01@gmail.com>,"Butera, John" <John.Butera@anadarko.com> Mike and John Either day will work for me. Thanks Bill From: Michael Hart [mailto:mjhart0l@cimail.com] Sent: Wednesday, October 15, 2008 1:56 PM To: Butera, John Cc: Bill Timmons (Const Mat - Brighton) [Quoted text hidden] [Quoted text hidden] 3 of 4 3/20/2009 8:44 ./ Gmail - Morton Mining and Reclamation Plans http://mail.google.com/mail/7m=1dik /lo/b[4zvvazvlew=pueq=. • • • Butera, John <John.Butera@anadarko.com> To: Michael Hart <mjhart01@gmail.com> Cc: Bill Timmons <bill.timmons@boral.com> How about Thursday at 1:00? Meeting Place? Anadarko Petroleum Corporation John F. Butera, RPL Senior Landman 1099 18th Street, Denver, CO 80202 Office: 720.929.6291 Fax: 720.929.7291 Mobile: 970.590.4751 Wed, Oct 15, 2008 at 2:18 PM From: Michael Hart [mailto:mihart0l@gmail.com] Sent Wednesday, October 15, 2008 1:56 PM To: Butera, John Cc: Bill Timmons [Quoted text hidden] [Quoted text hidden] Michael Hart <mjhart01@gmail.com> To: "Butera, John" <John.Butera@anadarko.com> Cc: Big Timmons <bill.timmons@boral.com> Wed, Oct 15, 2008 at 2:50 PM John: Yes, let's meet at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, October 23rd at the Fort Lupton ballfields on the north side of Highway 52. Mike [Quoted text hidden] Butera, John <John.Butera@anadarko.com> To: Michael Hart <mjhart01@gmail.com> Cc: Bill Timmons <bill.timmons@boral.com> See you then Anadarko Petroleum Corporation John F. Butera, RPL Senior Landman 1099 18th Street, Denver, CO 80202 Office: 720.929.6291 Fax: 720.929.7291 Mobile: 970.590.4751 Wed, Oct 15, 2008 at 3:11 PM From: Michael Hart [mailto:mihart0l@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, October 15, 2008 2:51 PM [Quoted text [idden] [Quoted text hidden] 4 of 4 3/20/2009 8:44 A Gmail - Morton USR Permit Application nap://mal l.gOogl C.CUIN I1m11/ : UI—LOCAL— / 1 U / U IYLJJa.Y ICw—Nunaj Michael Hart <mjhart0l@gmail.com> • Morton USR Permit Application • • 1 message Michael Hart <mjhart01@gmail.com> Tue, Nov 18, 2008 at 10:22 AM To: John Butera <jotn.butera@anadarko.com> Cc: Bill Timmons <bill.timmons@boral.com>, Jeff Schwarz <JSchwarz@cksmb.com>, Keith Crouch <keith.crouch@anadarko.com> com> John: Just a brief note to let you know that the Morton Lakes sand and gravel miring permit application (USR) was submitted to Weld County last Friday afternoon. Please don't hesitate to give me a call if you have any questions about the permit application. Regards, Mike Michael J. (Mike) Hart Hart Environmental (303)444-6602 P.O. Box 1303 Boulder, CO 80306 1 of 1 3/20/2009 8:45 lunar] - Morton Lakes Jun i • GM ii Michael Hart <mjhart01@gmail.com> Morton Lakes SUA 6 messages Michael Hart <mjhart01@gmail.com> Tue, Nov 18, 2008 at 9:59 AM To: John Butera <john.butera@anadarko.com> Cc: Bill Timmons <bill.timmons@boral.com>, Jeff Schwarz <JSchwarz@cksmb.com>, Keith Crouch <keit h. crouch@anada rko. com> John: What's your thinking regarding future well drilling locations on the Morton property following our October 23rd site visit? I have located the future directional drilling locations we discussed in the field on the attached aerial. If these locations are acceptable to Anadarko, RMCC will proceed with preparation of a draft SIJA. Please advise accordingly. Regards, Mike Michael J. (Mike) Hart Hart Environmental (303)444-6602 P.O. Box 1303 Boulder, CO 80306 SUA Aerial.pdf 6488K Bill Timmons (Const Mat - Brighton) <Bill.Timmons@boral.com> Tue, Nov 18, 2008 at 10:06 AM To: Michael Hart <mjhart01@gmail.com> Thanks Mike Let me know. Bill From: Michael Hart [mailto:mjhart0l@gmail.com) Sent Tuesday, November 18, 2008 8:59 AM To: John Butera Cc: Bill Timmons (Const Mat - Brighton); Jeff Schwarz; Keith Crouch Subject Morton Lakes SUA [Quoted text hidden] Butera, John <John.Butera@anadarko.com> To: Michael Hart <mjhart0l@gmaiicom> Mike I have been swamped and will review at the beginning of next week. Sorry for the delay. Anadarko Petroleum Corporation John F. Butera, RPL Senior Landman 1099 18th Street, Denver, CO 80202 Office: 720.929.6291 Fax: 720.929.7291 Tue, Nov 25, 2008 at 1:07 PM 1 of 3 3/20/2009 8:51 Gmail - Mining Drawing with Operation Areas nupaiman.googie.convnrau,:w-2.00m ,..,,,,, ��».",...... r..,.y GM it Michael Hart <mjhart0l@gmail.com> • Mining Drawing with Operation Areas • • 16 messages Butera, John <John.Butera@anadarko.com> Wed, Jan 28, 2009 at 3:33 PM To: Michael Hart <mjhart01@gmail.com> Michael I have not received a drawing showing the operation areas that we discussed in the field. Is this project still moving forward? Thanks Anadarko Petroleum Corporation John F. Butera, RPL Senior Landman 1099 18th Street, Denver, CO 80202 Office: 720.929.6291 Fax: 720.929.7291 Mobile: 970.590.4751 Michael Hart <mjhart0l@gmail.com> To: "Butera, John" <John.Butera@anadarko.com> Cc: Bill Timmons <bill.timmons@boral.com> Thu, Jan 29, 2009 at 10:11 AM John: I am resending an earlier e-mail to you dated November 18, 2008. Take a look at it and let me know how you want to proceed. Thanks, Mike [Quoted text hidden] Michael J. (Mike) Hart Hart Environmental Office (303)444-6602 Fax (303)402-9049 P.O. Box 1303 Boulder, CO 80306 Butera, John <John.Butera@anadarko.com> Thu, Jan 29, 2009 at 10:34 AM To: Michael Hart <mjhart01@gmail.com> Cc: Bill Timmons <bill.timmons@boral.com>, "Crotch, Keith" <Keith.Crouch@anadarko.com> Mike I received that drawing with notes but I thought you all were going to provide a proposed drawing like the one we received from you all on the Holton Property. Unfortunately what you provided does not provide any detail or understanding for what you are requesting. If you will want us to directionally drill wells that is an option if there is compensation for the relinquishment of our vertical locations and a suitable location to drill from which we discussed in the field. This should not be difficult once I know if you all want to drill directionally from a pad or if you are wanting us to drill vertical locations. I can lay out a plan with you direction. Please advise how you would like to proceed. Thanks Anadarko Petroleum Corporation John F. Butera, RPL Senior Landman I of 6 3/20/2009 8:56 , Gmail - Mining Drawing with Operation Areas nttp://maii.googie.com/maie r--, - • • • 1099 18th Street, Denver, CO 80202 Office: 720.929.6291 Fax: 720.929.7291 Mobile: 970.590.4751 From: Michael Hart [mailto:mihart0lCagmail.com] Sent Thursday, January 29, 2009 9:11 AM To: Butera, John Cc: Bill Timmons Subject: Re: Mining Drawing with Operation Areas [Quoted text hidden) Michael Hart <mJThart01@gmatl.com> To: "Butera, John" <John.Butera@anadarko.com> Cc: Bill Timmons <bill.timmons@boral.com>, "Crouch, Keith" <Keith.Crouch@anadarko.com> Thu, Jan 29, 2009 at 3:17 PM John: We seem to have a misunderstanding about how to proceed with the development of the SUA for the Morton property. As you will recall, on October 23, 2008 we inspected the Morton property and discussed possible future drilling location options. As a follow-up to that meeting I located the possible drilling locations we discussed in the field and sent same to you by e-mail dated November 18, 2008 asking you what you thought about the locations I identified on the aerial. On November 25, 2008 you responded to my November 18th e-mail saying that you would review the locations on the aerial and get back to me at the beginning of the next week which would have been December 1, 2008. Unfortunately, until yesterday, our last correspondence was your November 25, 2008 e-mail. As I see it, RMCC and Anadarko started the process of developing a Surface Use Agreement for the Morton property much as we did on the Holton property. I agree that we need more details about future drilling locations including compensation and the like and trust we are in the process of developing that information. I recognize that, with the passage of time, the aerial I prepared may have lost some of its utility; therefore, I have revised the aerial locating the proposed well drill sites (see attached). Perhaps the best way for us to proceed is to sit down and review the directional drill locations we discussed in the field last October and your drilling costs associated with those locations . Let me know what you think. Cheers, Mike [Quoted text hidden] ., Proposed Drill Sites 01.29.09.pdf 8334K Butera, John <John.Butera@anadarko.com> Thu, Jan 29, 2009 at 4:16 PM To: Michael Hart <mjhart01@gmail.com> Cc: Bill Timmons <bill.timmons@boral.com>, "Crotch, Keith" <Keith.Crouch@anadarko.com>, "Haertel, Dave" <Dave. Haertel@anadarko.com> My apologies Mike for my misunderstanding. I think it would help to sit down and discuss all of the options. I can have one of our field Landman present to look at any possible locations for drill pads. From what I remember the locations that we looked at in the field were acceptable to drill from. Would you like to propose a time for this meeting? Next week is not good as my schedule is filled. What times are you all available for the week of the 9th? Would you like to have the meeting here in Denver or at another location? Thanks From: Michael Hart [mailto:mihart01@gmail.com] Sent Thursday, January 29, 2009 2:17 PM 2 of 6 3/20/2009 8:56 Gmail - Mining Drawing with Operation Areas http://mai I.goog]e.com/mantyw=z&ix= / Iwo i vayocv tcw—pwcy— To: Butera, John Cc: Bill Timmons; Crouch, Keith [Quoted text hdden] • • • [Quoted text hidden] Michael Hart <mjhart01@gmail.com> To: 'Butera, John" <John.Butera@anadarko.com> Cc: Bill Timmons <bill.timmons@boral.com> John: Let me get back to you after I check with Bill. Mike [Quoted text hidden] Thu, Jan 29, 2009 at 4:39 PM Bill Timmons (Const Mat - Brighton) <Bill.Timmons@boral.com> Thu, Jan 29, 2009 at 5:01 PM To: Michael Hart <mjhart0l@gmail.com> Mike Lets meet with him here at Brighton week after next. Any day but Moday. Bill From: Michael Hart [mailto:mjhart0lagmail.com] Sent Thursday, January 29, 2009 3:39 PM To: Butera, John Cc: Bill Timmons (Const Mat - Brighton) [Quoted text hdden] [Quoted text hidden] Butera, John <John.Butera@anadarko.com> To: Michael Hart <mjhart0l@gmail.com> Cc: Bill Timmons <bill.timmons@boral.com> That will be tine Mike. Thanks Anadarko Petroleum Corporation John F. Butera, RPL Senior Landman 1099 18th Street, Denver, CO 80202 Office: 720.929.6291 Fax 720.929.7291 Mobile: 970.590.4751 Thu, Jan 29, 2009 at 5:13 PM From: Michael Hart [mailto:mjhart0l@omail.com] Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2009 3:39 PM To: Butera, John Cc: Bill Timmons [Quoted text hdden] 3 of6 3/20/2009 8:56. Gmail - Mining Drawing with Operation Areas http://mail.googie.comrmawrut—nocItC LUiuL+l7- r —7 [Quoted text hidden] •Michael Hart <mjhart01@gmail.com> Thu, Jan 29, 2009 at 7:34 PM To: "Butera, John" <John.Butera@amadarko.com> Cc: Bill Timmons <bill.timmons@boral.com>, "Crouch, Keith" <Keith.Crouch@anadarko.com>, "Haertel, Dave" <Dave. Haertel@artadarko. com> John: Let's plan to meet at Bill's Brighton office the week of February 8th. Right now the only day that will not work is Monday, February 9th; other than that, the rest of the week is open. Please let me know what date and time that week will work best for you. Thanks, Mike [Quoted text hidden] Bill Timmons (Const Mat - Brighton) <Bill.Timmons@boral.com> Fri, Jan 30, 2009 at 7:34 AM To: mjhart0l@gmail.com Ok From: Michael Hart To: Butera, John Cc: Bill Timmons (Const Mat - Brighton); Crouch, Keith ; Haertel, Dave Sent: Thu Jan 29 20:34:44 2009 [Quoted text hidden] [Quoted text hidden] • • Butera, John <John.Butera@anadarko.com> Fri, Jan 30, 2009 at 8:54 AM To: Michael Hart <mjhart0l@gmail.com> Cc: Bill Timmons <bill.timmons@boral.com>, "Crouch, Keith" <Keith.Crouch@anadarko.com>, "Haertel, Dave" <Dave. Haertel@anadarko.com> Mike how does Wednesday the 11th at 2:00 look for you guys? Will you all have an attorney present for this meeting? Anadarko Petroleum Corporation John F. Butera, RPL Senior Landman 1099 18th Street, Denver, CO 80202 Office: 720.929.6291 Fax: 720.929.7291 Mobile: 970.590.4751 From: Michael Hart [mailto:mjhart0l@gmail.com] Sent Thursday, January 29, 2009 6:35 PM To: Butera, John Cc: Bill Timmons; Crouch, Keith; Haertel, Dave [Quoted text hidden] [Quoted text hidden] Michael Hart <mjhart0l@gmail.com> Fri, Jan 30, 2009 at 9:46 AM 4 of 6 3/20/2009 8:56 Gmail - Mining Drawing with Operation Areas ❑np://mall.googlc.Wuvinbui: w —Lai i.V, v.- ,,.rte • • • To: Michael Hart <mjhart01@gmail.com> Thanks Mike. See you then. Anadarko Petroleum Corporation John F. Butera, RPL Senior Landman 1099 18th Street, Denver, CO 80202 Office: 720.929.6291 Fax 720.929.7291 Mobile: 970.590.4751 From: Michael Hart [mailto:mihart0l@gmail.com] Sent Friday, January 30, 2009 5:18 PM To: Butera, John Cc: Bill Timmons [Quoted text hdden] [Quoted text hidden] 6 of 6 3/20/2009 8:56 Gmail - Today's Meeting http://mail.googie.com/maturm—LKtK—rtvivi'»L»Ixx,,.fl N,W9 • • GM it Michael Hart <mjhart01@gmail.com> Today's Meeting 5 messages Michael Hart <mjhart01@gmail.com> Wed, Feb 11, 2009 at 9:18 AM To: John Butera <joln.butera@anadarko.com> John: Confirming that Bill and I will meet you at 2:00 p.m. today at Bill's office in Brighton. Mike Michael J. (Mike) Hart Hart Environmental Office (303)444-6602 Fax (303)402-9049 P.O. Box 1303 Boulder, CO 80306 Butera, John <John.Butera@anadarko.com> To: Michael Hart <mjhart0l@gmail.com> Roger that. Could you please provide Bill's full address? Thanks Anadarko Petroleum Corporation John F. Butera, RPL Senior Landman 1099 18th Street, Deriver, CO 80202 Office: 720.929.6291 Fax: 720.929.7291 Mobile: 970.590.4751 Wed, Feb 11, 2009 at 9:20 AM From: Michael Hart [mailto:mjhart0l@gmail.comj Sent: Wednesday, February 11, 2009 8:19 AM To: Butera, John Subject: Today's Meeting [Quoted text hidden] Michael Hart <mjhart01@gmail.com> To: "Butera, John" <John.Butera@anadarko.com> You bet. The address is 14585 Brighton Road (zip is 80601) look for the Boral Sign on the west side of the road. [Quoted text hidden] Wed, Feb 11, 2009 at 10:08 AM Butera, John <John.Butera@anadarko.com> Wed, Feb 11, 2009 at 10:41 AM To: Michael Hart <mjhart0l@gmail.com> Thanks Mike. No attorneys present today correct? I of 2 3/20/2009 9:05 Gmail-Today's Meeting http://mai[.googie.cormmaui7OG x,bYw pawl • • Anadarko Petroleum Corporation John F. Butera, RPL Senior Landman 1099 18th Street, Denver, CO 80202 Office: 720.929.6291 Fax: 720.929/291 Mobile: 970.590.4751 From: Michael Hart [mailto:mihart0l@Clmail.com] Sent Wednesday, February 11, 2009 9:08 AM To: Butera, John Subject Re: Today's Meeting [Quoted text hidden] Michael Hart <mjhart01@gmail.com> Wed, Feb 11, 2009 at 10:46 AM To: "Butera, John" <John.Butera@anadarko.com> Correct. [Quoted text hidden] 2 of 2 3/20/2009 9:05 Gmail - Pad Drawings nap://rI1Gu.�,Vu�m.Vmwu,a.v:m ..w... ,.., ..,. r_--, Gm Michael Hart <mjhart01@gmail.com> • Pad Drawings • 2 messages Butera, John <John.Butera@anadarko.com> Fri, Feb 13, 2009 at 9:04 AM To: Bill Timmons <bill.timmons@boral.com>, Michael Hart <mjhart0l@gmail.com>, "Haertel, Dave" <Dave. Haertel@a nadarko. com> Bill & Mike, I looked at some different options for possible future locations and I am meeting with my boss on Wednesday to discuss. As soon as I meet with him I will get back with you. Thanks, Anadarko Petroleum Corporation John F. Butera, RPL Senior Landman 1099 18th Street, Denver, CO 80202 Office: 720.929.6291 Fax: 720.929.7291 Mobile: 970.590.4751 Michael Hart <mjhart01@gmail.com> To: "Butera, John" <John.Butera@anadarko.com> Cc: Bill Timmons <bill.timmons@boral.com>, "Haertel, Dave" <Dave.Haertel@anadarko.com> John: Thanks for the up -date. Bill and I look forward to hearing from you. Mike [Quoted text hidden] Michael J. (Mike) Hart Hart Emrirorwnertal Office (303)444-6602 Fax (303)402-9049 P.O. Box 1303 Boulder, CO 80306 Fri, Feb 13, 2009 at 9:22 AM 1 of 1 3/20/2009 9:10 . Gmail - Morton Property nup://rrrdll.gougte.convuvau,:w—ew.n ........ . ..... r- - Grp it Michael Hart <mjhart01@gmail.com> • Morton Property • • 2 messages Butera, John <John.Butera@anadarko.com> Thu, Feb 26, 2009 at 7:23 AM To: Bill Timmons <bill.timmons@boral.com>, Michael Hart <mjhart0l@gmail.com>, "Haertel, Dave" <Dave. Haertel@anad a rko. com> Gentleman, I just received all of the locations for the Morton property and surrounding area from our Geologist and will plot them on a drawing this week. Once completed we will send the drawing over and will discuss. Thanks, Anadarko Petroleum Corporation John F. Butera, RPL Senior Landman 1099 18th Street, Denver, CO 80202 Office: 720.929.6291 Fax: 720.929.7291 Mobile: 970.590.4751 Michael Hart <mjhart01@gmail.com> To: "Butera, John" <John.Butera@anadarko.com> Cc: Bill Timmons <bill.timmons@boral.com> John: Thanks for the update. Mike [Quoted text hidden] Michael J. (Mike) Hart Hart Environmental Office (303)444-6602 Fax (303)402-9049 P.O. Box 1303 Boulder, CO 80306 Thu, Feb 26, 2009 at 9:03 AM 1 of I 3/20/2009 9:13 . Gmail - Weld county ri arming Commissrnn nearing rvuucc Gm it Michael Hart <mjhart0l@gmail.com> • Weld County Planning Commission Hearing Notice 1 message Michael Hart <mjhart0l gmail.com> To: John Butera <john.butera@anadarko.com> Cc: Kim Ogle <kogle@co.weld.co.us>, Bill Timmons <bill.timmons@boral.com> Fri, Mar 6, 2009 at 5:01 PM John: As you know, Ready Muted Concrete Company (RMCC) has applied to Weld County for a Use by Special Review Permit to mine sand and gravel at its Morton Lakes Property located in parts of the Southeast (SE % ) of Section 1 and the Northeast (NE '/ ) of Section 12 all located in Township 1 North, Range 67 West of the 6th Principal Meriden P.M. Weld County, Colorado. Weld County now requires the Applicant (RMCC) to notify Anadarko that a hearing before the Weld County Planning Commission for consideration of the Morton Lakes USR Permit Application will be held on Tuesday, April 7, 2009 at the offices of the Weld County Planning Department located at 918, 10th Street, Greeley, Colorado. The planning Commission Hearing will begin at 1:30 p.m. on April 7th (See attached letter) Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions regarding this notice or the Morton Lakes USR or you can contact Kim Ogle, the Weld County Planner in charge of the County's review of this USR. Kim can be reached at ((70) 353-6100 Ext. 3540 or by e-mail at kogleaaco.weld.co.us. Thanks, Mike • Michael J. (Mike) Hart Hart Er rironmertal Office (303)444-6602 Fax (303)402-9049 P.O. Box 1303 Boulder, CO 80306 Butera Ltr. 03.06.09.pdf 245K • 1 of 1 3/20/2009 9:15 , Gmail - Morton Lakes Reclamation Plan nap:// maI I.gWgLC.wuyu Kann :ua ..wm ._,_-.. , • • • Gm Michael Hart <mjhart01@gmail.com> Morton Lakes Reclamation Plan 1 message Michael Hart <m hart01@gmail.com> To: "Haertel, Dave" <Dave.Haertel@anadarko.com> Cc: Bill Timmons <bill.timmons@boral.com>, John Butera <john.bldera@anadarko.com> Mon, Mar 16, 2009 at 9:07 AM Dave: Attached is the Reclamation Plan for Morton Lakes locating the future "Oil and Gas Operating Areas". Please let me know if you need anything else. Mike Michael J. (Mike) Hart Hart Environmental Office (303)444-6602 Fax (303)402-9049 P.O. Box 1303 Boulder, CO 80306 .� MORTON 3.11.09 DRM&S sh 7.pdf '-j 6375K 1 of 1 3/20/2009 9:17 AN • INITED POWER MEMORANDUM March 23, 2009 TO WELD COUNTY PLANNING, BUILDING AND ZONING c/o Kim Ogle FROM: Al Trujillo • • RESPONSE/RECOMMENDATIONS FOR NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENTS I I I NAME OF SUBDIVISION RECEIPT OF NOTICE COMMENTS DUE I I I I I I] I I l l l J l l l l I I I 1 1 1 1 READY MIXED CONCRETE CO MARCH 23, 2009 APRIL 7, 2009 I I I I 1 1 1 I I 1 1 IIJ 1 I IJIII I I I CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS ATTACHED 11 1 1 1 I II I I I I I I I I I I I IIIII I I I I l I l Please let me know if I can be of further assistance on this matter and thanks again for your help. I can be reached @ 1-303-637-1241. EXHIBIT &,6 A CONSUMER OWNED UTILITY • UNITED POWER, INC. CONSTRUCTION STANDARD MINING ACTIVITIES ADJACENT TO ELECTRIC POWER LINES In order to comply with applicable codes and regulations and United Power, Inc. safety and operational requirements, mining activities must maintain a minimum of 10' radial clearance from all overhead and underground electric power lines. No mining excavation shall be allowed within a minimum of 10' of any overhead or under- ground electric power line paralleling a public road or highway or other permanent access. Existing grade must be maintained for a minimum of 10' from the electric power line; from that point, a minimum 3:1 slope shall extend to a distance of at least 35' from the top of the excavation. No mining excavation shall be allowed within a minimum of 35' of either side of any over- head or underground electric power line with mining activities on both sides of the line. No excavation shall be allowed within a minimum of 20' of the point that any overhead electric power line guy wire anchor rod enters the ground. • • Continuous all weather access must be provided to and parallel to all electric power lines within the area of excavation. A 70' wide corridor, 35' on either side of the electric power line, shall be maintained to allow access to United Power, Inc. to overhead electric power poles and lines and to underground electric system facilities. The intent of this Policy is to ensure the integrity of the electric power line and provide for all weather access to the line for maintenance. All requests for variance to the Standard shall be subject to review and approval of the United Power, Inc. Safety Director. March 20, 2009 Standard mining adjacent to inn EXHIBIT "A" r 724 //- 4953• FT 4649 ,.. 4E3a ..1492? 4506 4546 4901 4, 0050 7a7 Olt ct 1 I 0433 7 (705 1 (21 \ 01492 .004 L' 4511-5051 1 I0744 . l / rrt t o3a'- "'► X463+ 036 \ •�: qPo I '19:3 • _ J 0PE I.E.3 �- ( 010531 t 1 V yQ j II • olg4 --I 4921. 92 I' / • 01.3 •. '4411 !"! u, <'22 a0'Olt'� 1‘.1 i i • 7843 111) 3333 2P33 I N:' .1831%( 1 02t sr 'WY 32 Itea�o oI� •04an •rat I / El 2006 , 1 22627 PEA t" x920 / :804 • .auu rows, LZTE(S)_ cc ' 2ec6;� rm r6563 i 460% • 2402 .n �•� s�a�a.�r_I I WCR 8 Note: This drawing Is not a monumented land survey and is intended only to depict the attached description. UNITED POWER UNITED POWER, INC. P.O. BOX 929 BRIGHTON, CO 80601 18551 East 1601° Avenue Brighton, CO 80601 303.659-0551 1-800-4683809 Scale: 1" =1,000' W/O # ROW # Map Location 45 Section 1&12 Township 1 North , Range 67 West 6th P.M., County of Weld,State of Colorado. • • AGREEMENT This agreement is made by an between the Ready Mixed Concrete Company (RMCC) a Colorado Corporation, 14585 Brighton Road, Brighton, Colorado 80601 and Wright Investment Group, Inc. (Wright) 1892 N. Denver Ave. Fort Lupton, Colorado 80621. Wright owns (structures) located on a portion of the Northeast one quarter (NE 1/4) Southeast one quarter (SE'/4) of Section 1, Township 1 North, Range 67 West of the 6th Principal Meridian (PM) in Weld County, Colorado. RMCC has applied to the Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety (Division) for a Construction Materials Regular 112c Operation Reclamation Permit for the Morton Lakes Sand and Gravel Pit (Division File No. 2008-082). The Construction Material Rules and Regulations of the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board require the applicant (RMCC) to provide the Division, if possible, a notarized agreement between the applicant and the person(s) having an interest in any permanent man-made structures located within two hundred (200) feet of the affected land, stating that the applicant (RMCC) agrees to provide compensation for any damage to said structures. Therefore, RMCC agrees to repair or replace at its expense any damage to the above referenced structures due to its sand and gravel mining operation as approved by the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board. In witness whereof, the parties sign and accept this agreement on the (o (‘-' day of March 2009. READY MIXED CONCRETE COMPANY. By: Title: State of Colorado County of Denver The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this (j klay of March 2009 by %.-kr),,-\ A,E.c-N`. .1. as ',k..-',k..-',k..-)---e.i. Q v -r of Ready Mixed Concrete .Company. �� ).‘k. . Q,r- \\c(Ak_s 1.., ,i151:111/4/ Notary Public • ',I s q' vTARY•• o= :: -7,- ml's : R7 $ My Commission expires: .;3 ( ) _1;, �.: �a •s,'on Exo s* EXHIBIT • Wright Investment Group, Inc. State of Colorado County of Weld Coffin Es ,pn 14 2 P ' th The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 40 day of March 2009 by: NiT'ary Public My Commission expires: I — !Li - a0 10 • • • AGREEMENT This agreement is made by an between Ready Mixed Concrete Company a Colorado Corporation, 4395 Washington Street, Colorado 80216 and United Power, Inc. a Colorado Corporation, Post Office Box 929 Brighton, Colorado 80601. United Power, Inc. owns power line(s) (structure) located on a portion of the West one half (1/2) of the Southwest one quarter (SW VI) of Section 6 and the West one half (1/2) of the Northwest (NW '/4) of Section 7 all in Township 1 North, Range 66 West of the 6th Principal Meridian (PM) in Weld County, Colorado, land from which Ready Mixed Concrete Company intends to excavate sand and gravel. Ready Mixed Concrete Company has applied to the Colorado Division of Minerals and Geology for a Construction Materials Regular 112 Operation Reclamation Permit to mine sand and gravel from the subject property. The Construction Material Rules and Regulations of the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board require the applicant (Ready Mixed Concrete Company) to provide a notarized agreement between the applicant and the person(s) having an interest in any permanent man-made structures located within two hundred (200) feet of the affected land, stating that the applicant agrees to provide compensation for any damage to said structures. Therefore, Ready Mixed Concrete Company agrees to repair or replace at its expense any damage to the above referenced structure(s) due to its sand and gravel mining operation as approved by the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board. , In witness whereof, the parties sign and accept this agreement on the day of Jmry 2007. Jw a READY MIXED CONCRETE COMPANY By: Title: State of Colorado County of Denver T, c foregoing in trument 'nal Cf 5 rt%Zh was ae,cnowledged before me this 'cir— day of January 2007 by as i c c_ J; cte: ± of Ready Mixed Concrete Company Notary Public My Commission expires O 1 EXHIBIT IP. UNITED PO R, 1NC. By: Title: n�wvr_ State of Colorado County of -Beiker :4b,ams 1M • -31-1,Q0 The The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 2? day ofJe»ttery 2007 by yalSazK as ii/v 6(fi cY Gk(J> of United Power, Inc. Cam-, < ./1 Notary Public My Commission expires: /-/12--1/ • • 2 JASON S. MAXEY Notary Public State of Colorado • • • STEWART AGREEMENT This agreement is made by an between the Ready Mixed Concrete Company (RMCC) a Colorado Corporation, 14585 Brighton Road. Brighton, Colorado 80601 and Carol Jo Stewart (Stewart) 11772 Colorado State Highway 52, Fort Lupton, Colorado 80621- 8362. Stewart owns a house. barn, out buildings and other structures in the Southwest one quarter (SW 'A ) of the Southeast one quarter (SF %4 ) of Section 1, Township 1 North. Range 67 West of the 6`h Principal Meridian (PM) in Weld County, Colorado. RMCC has applied to the Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety (Division) for a Construction Materials Regular 112c Operation Reclamation Permit for the Morton Lakes Sand and Gravel Pit. (Division File No. 2008-082). The Construction Material Rules and Regulations of the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board require the applicant (RMCC) to provide the Division, if possible, a notarized agreement between the applicant and the person(s) having an interest in any permanent man-made structures located within two hundred (200) feet of the affected land. stating that the applicant (RMCC) agrees to provide compensation for any damage to said structures. Therefore. RMCC agrees to repair or replace at its expense any damage to the above referenced structures due to its sand and gravel mining operation as approved by the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board. In witness whereof, the parties sign and accept this agreement on the,23 day of March 2009. READY MIXED CON`'REI' COMPANY. By: Title: f'r?cloy�. State of Colorado County of Denver foregoiatg ins}rument was a owledgccdd before me this2 5 day of March 2009 by rn ( Q, cis/44 of Ready Mixed Concrete C6nyany. No =Ty Public My Commission expires: 3 - 7 - J c c�� 1 • Carol Jo Stewart By: //a State of Colorado County of Weld /l / The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of March 2009 by Carol Jo Stewart. 6/A6 (( Notary l4ubtlic My Commission expires: i STATE OF COLORADO • • DIVISION OF RECLAMATION, MINING AND SAFETY Department of Natural Resources 1313 Sherman St., Room 215 Denver, Colorado 80203 Phone: (303) 866-3567 FAX: (303) 832-8106 March 26.2009 Mr. Bill Timmons Ready Mixed Concrete Company dha Ready Mixed Aggregates 14585 Brighton Road Brighton, CO 80601 COLORADO DIVISION OF RECLAMATION MINING — &— SAFETY Bill Ritter, Ir. Governor Harris D. Sherman Executive Director Ronald W. Cattany Division Director Natural Resource Trustee Re: File No. M-2008-082, Morton Lakes, 112c Decision Letter - Financial and Performance Warranty Request Dear Mr. Timmons: On March 26. 2009. the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety approved your 112c mining permit application. The amount of financial warranty set by the Division for this operation is $202.000.00. You must submit a financial warranty in this amount and a performance warranty in order for us to issue a permit. In the event you have requested a Financial warranty form. we have enclosed it in this letter. If you have not. please select a type of financial warranty from Rule 4.3. Then contact us so that we can provide you with the appropriate warranty form. We have enclosed a perlinmance warranty form with this letter for your use. PLEASE NOTE THAT MINING OPERATIONS MAY NOT COMMENCE UNTIL A PERMIT HAS BEEN ISSUED BY THE DIVISION AFTER RECEIPT OF YOUR FINANCIAL WARRANTY AND PERFORMANCE WARRANTY. A PERMIT WILL NOT BE ISSUED UNTIL WE VERIFY THE ADEQUACY OF BOTH YOUR FINANCIAL WARRANTY AND PERFORMANCE WARRANTY. Ifvou have any questions, please contact me at (303) 866-3567. x8140. Sincerely. (�• ��i�CJ" Eric C. Scott Environmental Protection Specialist Enclosure cc: Mike Hart, Hart Environmental Tony Waldron, DRMS EXHIBIT ln. Office of Mined Land Reclamation Denver • Grand Junction • Durango Office of Active and Inactive Mines Kerr-McGee Oil & Gas Onshore LP A Subsidiary of • Anadarko 2 Petroleum Corporation April 6, 2009 VIA FACSIMILE AND U.S. MAIL Weld County Planning Commission c/o Kim Ogle 4209 CR 24.5 Longmont, Colorado 80504 Re: Morton Lakes Ready Mixed Concrete Company — Applicant Township 1 North, Range 67 West, 6th P.M. Section I: SE/4 Section 12: NE/4 Weld County, Colorado Dear Mr. Ogle: • • This letter is being sent by Kerr-McGee Oil & Gas Onshore LP, a wholly owned subsidiary of Anadarko Petroleum Corporation ("KMG") per your request to inform you that KMG is in the process of working with the applicant to reach a mutually acceptable Surface Use Agreement. At this time the applicant is in review of the Surface Use Agreement and the associated drawings for possible well and production equipment locations. KMG's preferred practice is to have a Surface Use Agreement in place prior to final approval from the commission. At this time KMG does not have an executed Surface Use Agreement with the applicant and requests that the County make it a condition to the recording of the Final Plat. KMG is in agreement with paragraph 2 j. of Planning Staff's recommendation for approval as it appears in the April 9, Special Review Permit Administrative Review document worded as follows: "The applicant shall either submit a copy of an agreement with the property's mineral owner/operators (Kerr-McGee Oil & Gas Onshore LP) stipulating that the oil and gas activities have been adequately incorporated into the design of the site or show evidence that an adequate attempt has been made to mitigate the concerns of the mineral owner/operators." KMG's oil and gas assets have significant value, and the company is consequently concerned about any development or surface use or other action by the County that would impair or preclude its ability to develop its property. Please contact me at 720-929-6291 if you have any questions or comments about this matter. KMG hopes to conclude a mutually acceptable surface use agreement with the surface EXHIBIT CO. L • • Weld County Planning Commission April 6, 2009 Page 2 owner of the property and looks forward to working with the County to accomplish its land use planning goals. Sincerely, KERR-MCGEE OIL & GAS ONSHORE LP enior Landman • • \,I -'J • 4 , rJMt seas MPI SIM r �• — 2( z v 0 O 0 ets � o - r ea . 3 C � 3 0 J v 1Z. o 7 C 4 • .- `, ^ U C 0 f Zit "C fi t elocated gas line —=.V - 4- in / r a Mom Ott A2JdaNf1O8 1JW2f3d Z 0w t N n 0 Ea cc Z a 17 J • #Att:r COLORADO • • MEMORANDUM TO: Planning Commission DATE: April 7, 2009 FROM: Kim Ogle, Planning Services SUBJECT: Amendments to Preliminary Comments Ready Mixed Concrete Company Morton Lakes, LLC — USR 1682 Preliminary Comments 1.G state: G Setbacks to the mining operation are measured from the right-of-way or future right-of-way lines plus the standard setback of 20 feet in the agricultural zone district. No structure will be allowed in the future right-of-way. A slurry wall or retaining wall is considered a structure. The County has retained some rights -of -way from the 1889 Resolution.(Department of Public Works) This statement should read: G. Setbacks to the mining operation are measured from the right-of-way or future right-of-way lines plus the standard setback of 20 feet in the agricultural zone district. No structure will be allowed in the future right-of-way. A slurry wall or retaining wall is considered a structure. (Department of Public Works) Preliminary Comments 2.L state: L. The applicant shall provide a detailed drawing of the access points showing entrance and exit lanes with adequate turning radiuses, paving to the scale house, small paved parking lot to accommodate customers, circulation pattern on the immediate area including employee parking, truck parking area et cetera to the Department of Public Works. Evidence from the Department of Public Works that the application has been conditionally approved shall be provided to the Department of Planning Services. (Department of Planning Services) This statement should read: L. The applicant shall provide a detailed drawing of the access points showing entrance and exit lanes with adequate turning radiuses, small paved parking lot to accommodate customers, circulation pattern on the immediate area including employee parking, truck parking area et cetera. Evidence from the Department of Public Works that the application has been conditionally approved shall be provided to the Department of Planning Services. (Department of Planning Services) EXHIBIT I %M Hello