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Home My WebLink About20040109.tiff EXHIBIT GH so- Oft e^� 2004-0109 1 * * * * a a a a 1 * * of r a 1 * ** sr * 1 * t a * a 1 1 a a 1t * * a t t 1 1 * f upfon '.ieaday.s l olln;er 1 „f. Upton ^.Ie aJ,ry z air,.. , , ,..;::: ,27,,,,,,,,, n 1111 Ma ".;.:,.a:2,9,--'`- . " *^ Lnotnn 'Ieado,.,_ I upton Meadows Lupton Meadows ie Lupton Meadows kr. r r p q re. p4 tip Lupton Meadows JA Lupton Meadows "'t < . g :,a . " p._ ‘-';',;•40 4-;V: Lupton Meadows r Lupton Meadows Lupton Meadows 5 � � • f S■ Lupton Meadows k aa y�e f is cuV 5 fiFs,�x�°�"^ jr a Y �"aa� n� a � I at�as I Iror� . Fmn I I I I 1 _.1 Hazardous Diesel Exhausts "Diesel exhaust contains over 40 toxic air contaminants known as cancer causing substances." Enviromnental Protection Agency Toxic Asphalt Emissions 6 "Increased exposure to fine particles is associated with frequency of childhood illnesses and can also reduce lung function in children". Environmental Protection Agency Increased Levels of Dust Pollution ' y9ni' $ 1'i cAr4 t,'r Ma a 2 Damage to Water Sources x^t � x a Little Dry Creek Increased Presence of West Nile Virus 2170 Cases in Colorado 44 Deaths 292 in Weld County Damage to Wildlife Population White Tail Dear Song Birds Wild Turkeys Blue Heron Great Homed Owls Sand Hill Cranes Bald&Golden Eagles Pelicans Prairie&Red Fox Ducks Logger Head Turtles Geese 3 comma l Safety Traffic Overall Increase of Traffic School Bus Route Traffic Flow Highway 85 Access Irrigation Bridge at CR 16&CR 25 S Turn on CR 16 Speed Limit Weight Limit Specific Road and Weld County Accident Statistics Flood Plain Diversion of Flood Water Petroleum Use in Flood Plain Overall Increase in Traffic scuts N.H.Rye.. ca 12.5 I�.I L ° I © L 0.1° i) cc as 96 AcCi [x -1 sand Km- awcrvc zs \ Ir cit as __ .H.r IM c)Ave IL� School Bus Route 1 y .4w it 4„ 54 children ride on bus route IA through Lupton Meadows and Vollmer. 4 $oeed Limit R':!R Traffic Flow ..uu.M.m.w.r t ,s A I .......... gym AU case C 25 +\ I%.02O1 0400 WW1-- ' •--4-- ■.MrvMr. c\1A ~L_ ../ HWY US [7 R0021 HWY 85 q I I- [-N-0 ldl u right tUN l.. I 1 J t i CR It.-..... "'s — _...._.-......_ r-,�5 E2—tuo fhM i.. i • ..S • 5 Intersection Highway 85&CR 18 An accident occurs at this intersection every 3.3 days. Colorado State Patrol,Statistics Divisiou CRIB&CR25 I / Burlgc=1911. '10wi0c / 'IYurk=10It rode I ill ._................. . ..... .__ Irrigation Bridge at CR 18 &CR 25 .1' " :,42:/4",,, 6 ation Bridge at CR 18 &CR 25 yxv \ \ '2 \m e » � Irrigation Bridge at CR 18 &CR 25 any . % ';.,,,./.l7lt` « $ ' � \ � > \ ��% « , : �: :� w>� >. » �a . © �1,.•- m: Irrigation Bridge mae &sa § \ \ - . \. /y } � y ? . ,: > 7 CR 18&CR 25 �� ) m ©� CR 18&CR 25 ^«} , Turning_ ey,aa ?y \ \ § \ � . . . . 8 CR 25 '+ e9 t' i'. Pf ° °t $ x1' R,;t1Pof mx ! A.,4O4 Breakdowns , 4t{ 'k p d �{ 14 ,.Sry iPurfa,tP•fik"j- xti ter. / 1 7 CR 20&CR 25 /1 9 Noise Pollution "Destruction of a quiet country atmosphere" Light Pollution Lighting required to illuminate this size of project is like putting Coors Field in the middle of our neighborhood. Visual Pollution 4000.1-41 r.+ S Turn on CR l8 ,7 Wit'-8' aH .1.,„,:,, I ua : ',7'.-,R Weld County Accident Statistics "Weld County has the highest rate of semi-truck related accidents in the state of Colorado". CDOF Diversion of Flood Water ' - »r 10 Petroleum Use in Flood Plain is Concerns Welfare Odor Noise Pollution Light Pollution Visual Pollution Hours of operation Property values Odor Noxious odors alone can cause serious and debilitating injury. nuke University 11 Hours of Operation 5:30 AM to 8:30 PM 24 hours a day(when necessary) May be tolerable for an industrial zone,but not for an agricultural residential neighborhood. Property Values Property values are reduced up to 56% when located next to an asphalt plant. Pivcola Property Study Comprehensive Plan of Weld County Section 225-80 Commercial Mineral Resource Deposits L ._minimizes traffic impacts Section 22-2-10 Section 22-2-20 Land Use Catepories Foundation≥f Future Land ...predominate land use UseI is agriculture J ...protective of health safety and welfare of the county. r Section 22-2-60 Supporting agriculture will Laud Ilse Catcvnrics continue to be a significant -_cotnntercial and industrial — goal of the county. uses within zone district A Section 22-2-40 are only allowed when A icullural Industr�&Benefits directly related to agriculture. �_ .. ,000 operators iv Weld Count Couvty] 13 Vii.. + ,.*s " - • rw.Awe 4:. NON-COMPATIBLE 14 EXHIBIT 6Z February 15,2003 Banks and Gesso, LLC 720 Kipling St. Suite 117 Lakewood, Colorado 80215 Re: Heit Sand and Gravel Mine To: Tug Martin and Andrea Schlichenmayer, • The residents of Lupton Meadows sub-division and the surrounding areas would like to inform you of our position on your proposal to permit the Heit property for a sand, gravel, asphalt and concrete plant. After a lengthy meeting of the immediate residents of the Heit farm, we have addressed many concerns, some of which being the water of course, the noise, pollution and traffic. After much heart felt discussion we can find no compromise to make a mining operation permissible in an agricultural and residential area such as ours. We will be following the progress of your permitting and plan on protecting our property values the safety and health of our families, and our live stock and agricultural livelihood. Please find attached the names, addresses, and signatures of the residents of Fort Lupton, who are opposed to the intrusion of a commercial gravel, asphalt and concrete plant. This list is not yet complete at this time. Our area is not available for commercial investment groups to destroy a way of life or to endanger our families. Thank youfor allowing us to assist you in your decision. (,% /CLCGta, Laura Coyle 9046 WCR 25 Fort Lupton, Co. 80621 Lupton Meadows Resident Print Name Address y�5 1 1 Signature Date '), ze I /0,VOS bOL,rz ' 3. au G- ' <LG 'r7e2 /0/'P/' 3 enie 2 0 1� ,,i a_--22c� 4.3A //I/YS . �'a T- L C 6 D9 .& / 7.) CO /6- .'27 L 5. / • A) / 70C/C47??/ d'i /P41 72,2-o 3— /. a ra-- p vo 6zt 6. C - l CC/ OA, Y14 / l L/J c-a- ,--.772/2- G. `- rtcraT C�A ?l IiJC.g ;_S c(AAA-k,im.PIO a- 22 -03 8.,St-theAtii.4.b l_,,(4 /Is3olde...P o2h 8S7-g1-2-s— , -a .,- -o_3 92 74 C ' P50FC/' o .s`Ce ?er 0,2-.22 -O y io. 'e t- /` - s t pnc /. r- - j �' s7 Z7a7 iz o,s delcActfro/ 2,2-2;_S 11. 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EXHIBIT My name is Laura Coyle and I live at 9046 WCR 25 with my husband Neil and our 20 month old . and we are expecting another baby in Feb.I will be presenting facts to prove the incompatibility of asphalt, concrete and gravel mining operation in our area. 1.Health Hazardous diesel exhaust— Health Effects of Diesel Exhaust Information provided by EPA Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment and the American Lung Association WHAT IS DIESEL EXHAUST? Diesel exhaust is produced when an engine burns diesel fuel. It is a complex mixture of thousands of gases and fine particles that contain more than 40 TOXIC air contaminants.These include many KNOWN or suspected cancer-causing substances,such as BENZENE,ARSENIC and FORMALDEHYDE.It also contains other harmful pollutants, including NITROGEN OXIDES. PEOPLE ARE EXPOSED TO DIESEL EXHAUST. Diesel exhaust particles and gases are suspended in the air,so exposure to this pollutant occurs whenever a person breathes in air containing these substances.Those spending time on or near roads with truck traffic face exposure to higher levels of diesel exhaust and face higher health risks.Just playing outside will expose(our children). HEALTH EFFECTS OF DIESEL EXHAUST. As we breath,the toxic gases and small particles of diesel exhaust are drawn into the lungs.The microscopic particles in diesel exhaust are less that one-fifth the thickness of a human hair and are small enough to penetrate into the lung tissues,where they contribute to a range of health problems including:the potential of mutations in cells that can lead to cancer.In fact,long term exposure to diesel exhaust particles poses the HIGHEST cancer risk of any toxic air contaminant evaluated by the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment. There are IMMEDIATE health effects from diesel exhaust including irritation to the eyes,nose, throat and lungs.It can cause coughs,headaches, lightheadedness and nausea.Studies have found that diesel exhaust particles made people with allergies more susceptible to the materials to which they are already allergic,such as dust and pollen,(and we know that trucks cause dust). Diesel engines are a major source of fine-particle pollution.The elderly and people with emphysema,asthma,chronic heart and lung disease are especially sensitive to fine-particle pollution.Numerous studies have linked elevated particle levels in the air to increased hospital admissions,emergency room visits,asthma attacks and premature deaths among those suffering from respiratory problems.Because children's lungs and respiratory system's are still developing, they are also more susceptible than healthy adults to fine particles.Exposure to£me particles is associated with increased frequency of childhood illnesses and can also reduce lung function in children. Researchers at UCLA have previously reported that increases in ambient air pollution increase the risk of low birth weight babies and premature births.The follow-up study examined mothers' differential exposure to air pollutants resulting from living near roadways with heavy traffic.THE STUDY REPORTED A 10 TO 20 PERCENT INCREASE IN THE RISK OF PRETERM BIRTHS AND LOW BIRTH WEIGHT IN INFANTS BORN TO WOMEN EXPOSED TO HIGH LEVELS OF TRAFFIC-RELATED AIR POLLUTION. Women whose third trimester fell during the fall or winter,when atmospheric stability tends to limit dispersion of pollutants, experienced the greatest effects. (-2003)American Lung Association. 2. Toxic asphalt emissions- Toxic Air Pollutants U.S.ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY NATURE AND SOURCES; Toxic air pollutants are those pollutants known or suspected to cause cancer or other serious health effects, such as birth defects or renroductive effects.Examples of toxic air pollutants include dioxins;benzene, arsenic,and all found in diesel fumes and asphalt production exhaust. HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS; At sufficient concentrations and exposure duration's,human health effects from toxic air pollutants can include cancer,poisoning,and rapid onset of sickness,such as nausea or difficulty in breathing.Other effects include immunological,neurological,reproductive,developmental and respiratory effects.Toxic air pollutants may also be deposited onto soil and into lakes and streams. Information collected from;Blue Ride Environmental Defense I.eam1 Material Safety Data Sheets for asphalt plants list hydrogen sulfide as a hazardous ingredient of common hot mix asphalt Hydrogen sulfide presents serious health risks to public health. "Public health scientists now recognize that hydrogen sulfide is a potent neurotoxin,and that chronic exposure to even low levels causes irreversible damage to the brain and central nervous system.Children are among the most susceptible to this poison gas."Neil Carman,Ph.D.and former environmental official for the state of Texas. Noxious odors alone can cause serious and debilitating injury.Research at Duke University found that people who live or work around foul odors often become depressed and irritable;the olfactory part of the brain is closely linked to the limbic system,the area that governs emotions. (Schiiffman, S.S. &Nagle, H T. Effect of environmental pollutants on taste and smell). 3.Increased levels of dust pollution- As I previously noted about the increase of allergies from the asphalt toxins,the residents surrounding the mining area will be subjected to a huge increase in dust particles from the mining operations and the increase in truck traffic.Any health issues that residents may already be suffering from will only be intensified by the intrusion of more harmful and even debilitating health factors from this increase in dust and irritants.We are in a particularly vulnerable position because we live on a river bottom,which is, subject to an inversion phenomenon. 4.Damage to water sources- This operation is less than 100 feet from neighboring domestic wells in the area.The EPA states that," toxic air pollutants may also be deposited onto soil and into lakes and streams".Little Dry Creek,which sits west of the proposed site,has wetland areas and a stream that runs through.This area would be in a precarious position to absorb these pollutants directly into a water source,which would then carry it into any number of neighboring sites and eventually into the Platte River.It seems that this occurrence could cause any number of health hazards in the area. S.Increase presence of West Nile Virus- In the state of Colorado we had 2170 cases of West Nile and 44 deaths.292 cases just in Weld County.The amount of Horse related cases found highest along the Platte River were 55. Our area has three horse breeding facilities that would have a higher risk of West Nile occurrences.Why are the counties not requiring a plan to keep the West Nile cases down?Shouldn't it be a requirement for these open pits of stagnant water to have some sort of spraying program?Why should we have to be exposed to a higher threat of West Nile when our area is already the hardest hit?This doesn't go along with the Health and Welfare plan of Weld County. 6.Damage to Wildlife Population- According to the State Legislature,local planning commissions are to protect lands from activities that could cause material damage to a wildlife habitat. Again,like I pointed out earlier that this property hosts a wetland habitat area.This area would be exposed to the toxic air pollutants being deposited onto soil or into the stream,affecting the ecological system and possibly human health through consumption of contaminated fresh water fish.This area is also a large habitat to:White Tail Deer,Wild Turkey,Great Homed Owls,Bald Eagles,Golden Eagles,Geese,Ducks, Pelicans,and Sand Hill Cranes.Along with:Coyotes,Rabbits,Raccoons,Prairie Fox,Red Fox,Skunks, Turtles,Blue Heron and song birds,which all of the residents enjoy. A. Overall Traffic Increase-This information was provided by Don Carroll from Weld County,October 16'"2003. Between Hwy 85 and Cty Rd 23 on Cty Rd. 18,this road supports 501 vehicles per day right now.And now we can add another 200 vehicles to that number for the traffic that will be coming from the newly permitted 100 acre pit on the corner of 18 and 25.So we are at 701 vehicles per day and now we are expected to feel safe with another 150 per day on this road making the total 851 vehicles per day.That would clog Rd 18 with 71 vehicles per hour in a 12-hour working day. Currently we have 137 vehicles along the paved section of Cty Rd 25 and that doesn't include the 200 additional vehicles from the 18 and 25 pit increasing the traffic to 337 per day.And the Heit pit wants to add another 150 making 487 vehicles on a small rural county road per day.That means 41 trucks per hour in a 12-hour working day,which will mean 1 vehicle every 68 seconds. B. School Bus Route-Fort Lupton Schools Transportation Office-Oct.St 2003 School bus route L-4 that encompasses this area and has 54 children on the bus.Twenty-six of these children are picked up and dropped off,in the area immediately surrounding the Heit farm.The times are from 7:00-7:30 in the morning and 3:40-4:25 at night.During winter hours these times are at dawn with little sunlight and dusk.Nine kindergarten children are returned home from 11:25-11:40 in the morning. This bus route will include stops on Cty Rd. 18 with 851 other vehicles a day and drop offs on Cty Rd.25 with 487 vehicles per day.How can Weld County afford this kind of traffic and still be looking out for the Safety,Health and Welfare of our children. C.Traffic Study For Banks and Gesso,Traffic Flow- Though perhaps minor,I would like to point out a couple of mistakes made in the traffic study done for Banks and Gesso.The study states in the opening description than Hwy 85 north of Rd 18 connects to Hwy 52,which is still south of Rd. 18.The correct description would be it connects to Hwy 66 north of Rd. 18. Also,I would like to point out that Rd. 18 does not have a speed limit sign posted of 40 mph as stated in the traffic report in the application.According to Weld County,there never has been one,beeanse the amount of traffic at this point on Rd. 18 doesn't require a sign having to be posted.So at this time the speed limit on Cty Rd. 18 is 55 mph.We would also like to point out that even though a designated route of travel may be suggested,these independent truck drivers will travel the shortest route possible.That would include Rd 20 and 25 north.We know this because we experience it all the time just with the county trucks that have a designated route.No one polices these regulations and we,as the residents in the area shouldn't have to. D.Roads and Bridges- Hwy 85-Addressing Hwy 85,which would have approximately 850 vehicles per day trying to enter from the west side of Rd. 18 onto Hwy 85. Rd. 18 has no improvements to it.There is not a right-hand turn lane, nor is there a left-hand turn lane.(See Map A).Traffic traveling north onto 85 from 18;would cause disastrous delays,not to mention dangerous,while trying to make a left hand turn across the hwy.For semi- trucks to make that turn safely across 4 lanes of traffic can take a considerable amount of time.Meanwhile the traffic behind has to wait because there is not a turn lane for either direction. According to CDOT,the northbound left-hand turn lane on Hwy 85 is does not meet the State Highway Access Code.They require this lane to be 695 feet longer than it is.(See Map).The lack of length causes traffic to be backed up into the north bound fast lane of traffic traveling at speeds of 65 mph and faster.An increase of traffic at this turn would only make the intersection more of a danger to everyone.The application also states that it would only require re-striping to make the lane longer.That is not true.The medium would require paving to lengthen the lane. Also,the right turn acceleration lane from 18 to southbound 85 is 175 feet too short according to the State Highway Access Code.This lane was just improved less that 2 years ago.Again they state that re-stripping would be all that's required to lengthen the lane and that is not true.It would require leveling and paving of the bar ditch. This intersection now functions at a"Poor to Failing"rate of service according to CDOT.In other words this intersection is very dangerous.And this is without the new pit with 200 more vehicles and with out adding the 150 more vehicles from the proposed Heit pit.This intersection can not absorb any more traffic. As reported by the Colorado State Patrol,Statistics Division,there were 109 accidents at Hwy 85 and Rd. 18 between January 2002 to January 2003.This includes 1 fatality.That would mean that this intersection has an accident every 3.3 days. Contrary to their traffic report I find it unbelievable that this kind of increase in traffic would not add significant delays at an already failing and dangerous intersection.Especially when every three to four days there could be an accident. WCR 18 and 25-At this intersection there is a narrow irrigation bridge,measuring 19 feet 10 inches across.The southbound lane on Rd.25,at this bridge,is only 9 feet 10 inches wide and a semi truck measures 10 feet across.Technically a semi truck doesn't even fit into this lane.Vehicles who travel south bound can't pull all the way up to the stop sign if a semi-truck is making a right turn.In fact they almost can't pull onto the bridge at all,to leave room for the semi to make the turn.It requires the entire lane of on coming traffic for these trucks to make the turn.(See Map B). So picture trucks coming from 18 heading west to turn north bound,right,onto Rd 25 and then vehicles or trucks waiting to turn east,left,onto Rd 18. This would cause immense delays in traffic,contrary to the traffic report stating no further impact.The report also states that the peak hours of traffic at this intersection would be right during the school bus route times. Also,this bridge has an exposed gas line that runs along the east side of this bridge.A risk of an accident at this intersection with semi trucks could be hazardous with the potential for an explosion if the line were to be broken.This bridge is slick in the winter and has a wooden guardrail on each side. WCR 25-Another turning area that would cause more traffic delays,and raise the occurrence for accidents,are the county trucks turning off Rd.25 into the county pit(Bearson),on the east side on the road.These trucks have got to use the on coming traffic lanes to make the turn into this pit.If traffic were traveling southbound on Rd.25 the trucks would have to wait or the traffic would have to wait for these trucks to make the turn.Also,the lane entering this pit is only wide enough to support one truck at a time. Therefore the trucks entering from 25 must wait for the trucks exiting the pit out on Rd 25.They have sat 5 to 6 trucks deep waiting and it blocks our driveway when this happens. Even if they stay back from the driveway to let you through,you can't see when it's safe to turn.Also,when these trucks are lined up like this it is very common for other trucks and vehicles to go around them,which is not safe. WCR 25 and 201/2-How this traffic study can compare the traffic impacts at Rd 25 and 18 and 201/2 and 25 is unbelievable.These two roads are like apples and oranges.Rd 20 1/2 is a dirt road that couldn't possibly have near the traffic on it as 18.There traffic study claims that the delay at 18 and 25 would be the same as at 25 and 20 1/2,making the delay less than one second.Not possible. As a tax payer in this county,I strongly protest,along with my neighbors,to the fact that"they don't think they should be responsiblejor any improvements to the roads,due to the fact that the proposed gravel mine doesn't add significant traffic to this intersection,(at 18 and Hwy 85),and the site is over two miles away." And they don't think they should be responsible".Then who should be?The site being this far away causes more wear to the county roads. This pit is not close to the highway,which puts it right in the middle of a agricultural community. And the turn lanes on Hwy 85?Who pays for these and it doesn't mean the intersection will be any safer with the increased semi truck traffic. I would also like to point out the dangerous"S"curve located on road 18 where the irrigation ditch runs through.This curve is sharp and dangerous.We have all seen many vehicles go into this large irrigation ditch and have even witnessed a semi turn over at this curve.The curve is dangerous because of the speed of the drivers and there inability to stay in there own lane.How can this be sake with 850 vehicles a day over this ditch? E.As I previously stated,there are no speed limit signs on any of these county roads.Therefore the speed limit is 55 mph.Semi trucks would be able to travel on a two lane county mad at 55 mph,as they are"paid by the load",so time is money. Again,who will police the travel routes of these trucks who use the unapproved routes? F.The weight of these trucks would cause expensive wear and tear on our roads.Being on the river bottom as we are,we battle sink holes that occur from the traffic we have now.Why should the taxpayers be responsible for more repairs,when the gravel and asphalt owners are making all the money at the expense of the residents. G.Weld county has the highest rate of semi truck related accidents that anywhere else in the state • ha eiIK,11/41 /4 1 ' 7„.:,,,r / Syr �Yf+ �. �k CI'�26lrY�n, 3bk lFTr pr • p__ k and fi. t {a er p ! : _ '.,$.. �� x pA�l E (;(�vpr xx �lu� „, .;:t.„..,-;,,,}.-s_,,,,...::.-.... ., ,,: 4., :iL7,..... . ...._____:„.„. : ,,ii ., .. _. ,_ ,....e;a;O11:t::,:-?iititi:... ,. .. :: i;st.. .4,7._.__ :: ."1,-_ a v �4r..77 ta 1 tir Y 4Th'{.v ii allilft.- :,, .,'�,.. .T'Y` n„r"- -1[,��' }' ._!y .. 3 Y + r ± f au..YOs..nr ter. . r 4 �.• �. '.,l t " S. M� � 4 9 ''.Wriwr..,v 4 — ""- ' ;. i k Wit, yt .y.y°*+ aH> e , r .e y r`*- ..� •w -'yr,,,, x N. ier m x. 1thrh t r waysvr fCY*L �, rr. 7 i ;�GL-r-ne l oa-i- rQ, O-1- e r �, 1 / uYV\ I, I 1 1 i 2 i t v ' tz-j i & 19 . ( • a l i WF�I i —ii, - I 4 -p I irr- st in 13 \-c i --1- i ( � ) ) J (,BEST > I to 3 s Flood Plain- ... Comprehensive plan;General Provisions C.The County will discourage inappropriate development in the natural hazard areas and reduce environmental degradation as much as possible. The construction of this pit would change the flood plain as we know it,and expose existing properties to flood damage that would otherwise have been safe.The berms they are proposing will push water to the sides,causing water to rise. The most important note,that should be the main basis for denying this application,is the hazardous materials that will be introduced into the flood plain.Has this application meet full compliance with FEMA regulations? How will the"rock in the river"effect the design and construction of our houses to meet flood requirements?Are the vents in our foundations going to be enough?Do we need more vents and will the vents still be facing the right way for the change of flow in water?What about the houses that are older and don't have the vents,are they going to be built high enough to be safe from the water that would build up around the berms? Have the Federal Regulations been met for this type of hazardous plan? Has the displacement of floodwaters been addressed? How would a flood affect the waters in the area with petroleum products introduced to the,river,Little Dry Creek and surrounding irrigation and waterways? C. Welfare- - 1. Odor:This could be considered a health hazard.Toxic air pollutants cause the odor.This odor caused by asphalt and diesel constitutes a public nuisance.The residences along the river aren't the only ones that will suffer from the odor.This will travel for miles wide.This odor will cause nose and throat irritation. "Noxious odors alone can cause serious and debilitating injury",say researchers at Duke University. 2. Noise:The amount of noise that will be generated from this plant will be not only disruptive but will destroy a rural community,as we know it.We enjoy a quiet country atmosphere that is already intruded upon by the amount of equipment that we are subjected to now.We can not tolerate the added disruption of heavy equipment,graters,crushers,asphalt equipment,diesel engines,burners and the beeping of sensors on heavy equipment,from 5:30 in the morning until 8:30 at night 7 days a week.We are not Commerce City and we never want to be. 3. Lighting:The lighting equipment that would be required to run a plant like this after dark would be like moving Coors Field into Fort Lupton Meadows.Not only should the residents not have to tolerate this kind of intrusion,the wildlife in our area would also affected by it.How could the wildlife still feel that they're habitat was safe with all of this activity going on? 4. Visual:This is an ugly sight.In the middle of a clearly farming community someone would think to put an asphalt and concrete plant.Our area IS NOT industrial.Even though we already have a substantial amount of gravel mining in our area,we can not sustain any more.Enough is enough.The prospects of an asphalt plant are unbelievable.Many homes sit to the West and up above this farm.Not to mention the surrounding homes on the road would have this unsightly thing as their neighbor.Is the county planning to turn us into the west side of Hwy 85 south of Brighton? 5. Hours of Operation-This pit is asking to operate from 5:30 a.m.to 8:30 p.m.That would be 15 hours a day,6 days a week.They have also stated that they would run;24 hours a day during jobs or contracts deemed necessary.This is again perfect for an industrial area,not rural,agricultural.Who would want their family to live with a 24-hour mining operation? 6. Property Values-Who would want to buy one of our homes next door to asphalt plant?We found proof that there are adverse impacts on property values of properties located around an asphalt plant.(See attached).In fact the study shows a reduction in property values of up to 56%.Don't make us the Armpit of Southern Weld County.You have seen the homes in our area.We are living in homes worth half a million dollars and some more than that.We pay our fair share of property taxes for our places. BLUE RIDGE ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE LEAGUE Clean Air ASPHALT PLANTS canctesi +u.errs 11 atones, � i LINKS SEARCH j PINEOLA PROPERTY STUDY SHOWS ADVERSE IMPACTS FROM ASPHALT PLANT The Blue Ridge Environmental Defense released a study showing the adverse impacts on property values and quality of life around an asphalt plant in Pineola,North Carolina The study shows reductions in property values near the plant of up to 56%.Avery County tax adjustment officials used distance from Maymead Materials,Inc.asphalt plant and noxious odorous emissions as the bases for property value devaluation. The largest percentage drop was recorded on property located directly across the road from the plant.The largest dollar loss of$45,300 was at a church adjacent to the plant The study documents property value losses up to 3,200 feet from the plant. Pineola resident Dale Thompson and many of his neighbors sought tax relief when the asphalt plant effectively reduced their use and enjoyment of their homes and land.Mr. Thompson cited particulate pollution,reduced visibility and vile odors as reasons why he and his family can no longer spend time outdoors comfortably at either recreation or work. Many asphalt plant neighbors blame Maymead and the state for the onset of asthma and other respiratory problems. Other adverse health impacts include frequent nausea and psychological distress. The Pineola experience with property devaluation give us only a small part of the picture. Before any more permits are given to asphalt plants, states'health officials must conduct epidemiological studies around such facilities.It's simply absurd to say that asphalt plants have no impact List of property values around Maymead Materials.asphalt plant Map of properties surrounding Maymead Materials asphalt plant (pusYd sv2aoz) Asphalt Plants http://www.brecll.org/air/maymead_propertystudy.htm 10/10/2003 Comprehensive plan of Weld County. After careful examination of the Weld Co.Comp.Plan,we can find and support the reasons this plant is incompatible with the agricultural and rural lifestyles of our sub-division. According to section 22-5-80,Commercial and mineral resource deposits goals and pollicies.CM.Policy 4.1.3.Requires that access roads to and within the site be located in a manner in which minimizes traffic impacts on surrounding land uses. I think that we have very clearly demonstrated that our area can not sustain any more traffic impacts. The safety and health of the residents of our area would be at serious risk Section 22-2-10 Land Use categories From the beginning of settlement in the county,economic activities have centered on agriculture.Even with increased growth,agricultural land use remains the predominant land use in the county. In our area alone we host onion farming and hay production. The soils report done describes the ground at this location is EXCELLENT for farming. Section 22-2-20 Foundation of future land use. Supporting agriculture will continue to be a significant goal of the county. Promote quality planning that is: 1. Sensitive to the surrounding land uses. 2. Respectful to the natural environment. 3. Protective of the health,safety,and welfare of the citizens of the county. 4. Regionally linked,i.e.,by roadways and trails. 5. Cognizant of incorporating progressive planning concepts creating an aesthetically pleasing and functional livable community. This plan is not sensitive to the surrounding area by the simple fact that we are not industrial or have any other asphalt production going on.Asphalt would not be sensitive to the natural environment.And we have proven that it is not protective of our health especially our children, or our safety by increased traffic, or our welfare.And it would destroy our community as we enjoy it. Nonurban growth will occur only at the intensity that can be supported,as determined through the land use application process. Agriculture will be supported and continue to be the mainstay of the county. All future land uses will be considered with an eye on quality. Again, our area can't support any more industrial growth Due to traffic and our agricultural lifestyles, such as farming and livestock production, our area is not conducive to this kind of growth. Areas comprised of limiting site factors contain certain physical elements that obstruct or are hazardous to certain types of development.These physical elements include flood plain,critical wildlife habitat areas, and other similar inhibiting elements. Land designated as having limited site factors are primarily defined by the 100 year flood plain. We clearly reside in the 100 year flood plain. The environmental risks, the risk to ground water and habitat and health are too high Petroleum products don't belong in the flood plain. The chances of contaminating water supplies are too dangerous. Section 22-2-40 Agricultural industry and benefits The agricultural industry in the County is a complete farm and food system. I. There are approximately three thousand operators of livestock,poultry,vegetable,fruit,nursery and grain farms located in the county. On road 25 and 18 you will find a tree farm, and farther north we have three horse farms, hay fields and livestock pastures. North of the proposed site is onion fields and another tree farm and plant nurseries, along with more hay production. Within a close proximity,you will find cattle production, dairy and poultry farms. Section 22-2-60 Land use categories- A.Policy 1.3.Allow commercial and industrial uses,WHICH ARE DIRECTLY RELATED TO,OR DEPENDENT UPON AGRICULTURE,to locate within the Zone District A when the impact to surrounding properties is minimal. The impact to us is not minimal and has no relation what so ever to agriculture nor is it dependent upon. Print Name Address/Q( r-,(. Signature �Daatte 4;401 1 1. 1��a �C\I-4 I D'7(Y) (.Q "1 3 O?) 9c-)r1O Licet tc k 1 t 4 C..XiI 6 2. J , le '' ( C5 z14^ 3. =,.)a, Y' ( C: \r' iAt kI fu7 1 �i. 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