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Home My WebLink About830749.tiff RESOLUTION RE: APPROVAL OF USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW FOR AN OPEN-CUT GRAVEL MINING OPERATION (WET PIT) - WESTERN PAVING CONSTRUCTION COMPANY WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld. County, Colorado, pursuant to Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners held a public hearing on the 25th day of May, 1983, at the hour of 2 : 00 o' clock p.m. in the Chamberso£ the Board for the purpose of hearing the application of Western Paving Construction Company, c/o Mac Graham, 1400 64th Avenue, P.O. Box 21649 , Denver, Colorado 80221 , for a Use by Special Review for an Open-Cut Gravel Mining Opera- tion (Wet Pit) , on the following described real estate, to-wit: Part of the North Half, Northeast Quarter of Section 16, Township 2 North, Range 68 West of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado. WHEREAS, Section 24 . 4 .2 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance provides standards for review of said Use by Special Review, and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners heard all of the testimony and statements of those present, has studied the request of the applLcant and the recommendations of the Weld County Plan- ning Commission and all of the exhibits and evidence presented in this matter, and having been fully informed, finds that : 1. This request is in compliance with the Weld County Com- prehensive Plan and the Weld County Extraction Plan, Mineral Resources, Volume II. The Weld County area in question is located in a resource conservation area. The Weld County Extraction Plan states that extraction shall be encouraged in resource conservation areas, as long as appropriate extraction standards are followed. 2 . The submitted materials are in compliance with appli- cation requirements of Section 24. 7 ; 44 . 1; 44 . 2 ; and 44 . 3 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance. 3 . It is the opinion of the Board of County Commissioners that the applicant has shown compliance with Sections 24 . 4 . 2 and 44 et seq. of the Weld County Zoning Ordin- ance as follows: a.. The proposal is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan policies which allow uses of an industrial nature to occur where the resources are available (i.e. gravel and sand operations as noted on pages 62-63 of the Comprehensive Plan. ) b , The proposal is consistent with the intent of the Agricultural Zone District in that the proposed S 10 149 PAGE 2, USR, WESTERN PAVING use does not interfere with other agricultural activites in the area or the County and as a Use by Special Review can take place in the district. c. The activities proposed will be compatible with existing agricultural and rural residential uses in the neighborhood, as well as with projected development in the future. d. Use by Special Review Operations and Design Stand- ards provide adequate protection of the health, safety and welfare of the area and the County. e,. The subject site is in a Flood Hazard Overlay District area. Operations Standards address this concern. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Com- missioners that the application for a Use by Special Review for an open-cut gravel mining operation (wet pit) on the hereinabove described parcel of land be, and hereby is, granted subject to the following conditions: 1 . The attached Operation Standards being recommended and approved for this request, as amended by Planning staff . 2 . The following note being placed on the Use by Special Review Permit plat: NOTE : The Mined Land Reclamation Board has the authority to issue permits for mining and reclamation activities,. Activities related to mining and reclamation are, therefore under the jurisdiction of the Mined Land Reclamation Board; however, Weld County has jurisdiction of those matters outlined in the Operation Standards. 3. The approved Operation Standards shall be placed on the UZe By Special Review Permit plat. The Use by Special Review Permit plat shall be delivered to the Department of Planning Services. 4 . The applicant shall comply with Section 26 . 2 ; 26. 4 .9 ; 26 . 5 . 2 and 53. 7 . 1.2 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance in the event any portion of Idaho Creek is to be altered or relocated. Also, in the event of Idaho Creek alter- ation or relocation, the Army Corps of Engineers (Permit Branch, Omaha, Nebraska) shall be notified and the applicant shall comply with Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, obtaining a 404 Permit prior to any stream alteration or relocation. 5 . Prior to the extraction of sand and/or gravel material within the subject area, the applicant shall submit to the Weld County Planning Department a signed agreement with the Water User' s Association of District #6 , the Rural Ditch Company and the Smith and Emmons Ditch Company regarding the sand and gravel mining issues as they affect use and effectiveness of those ditches. The primary concerns involve disruption of f:Lows, points of diversion both into and from the subject pro- perty, and relocation of ditches and ditch structures. PAGE 3, USR, WESTERN PAVING 6 . Prior to the extraction of any sand and/or gravel material from the Use by Special Review area, the applicant shall offer and agree to an acceptable pro- gram of road maintenance with the Weld County Com- missioners . The agreement shall mitigate impacts generated on county roads by the gravel mining oper- ation' s truck traffic. The maintenance proposal shall address maintenance of the haul routes on Weld. County Road 7. The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 25th day of May, A.D. , :L983 . BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ATTEST: l i iU'.G:4, Q,,-,C e,(A4.20/U'.lml WELD COUNTY, COLORADO 7 ) � 7 Weld County Clerk and Recorder _ ,d and Clerk tog the Board - Chuck Carlson, Chairman BY:' �j , / 1'�-i \\ (p!i4, ��' /''-Liir-tJ r It Deputy County- C er Jp11 n T. Martin, k_Pro-Tem APPROVED AS TO FORM: �h & ( 'Gene R. Brant er C �, -�. a"--49-ateXt,2 r -� County Attorney Norman Carlson J cque 'ne John on DAY FILE: JUNE 1, 1983 Page 2 RE: Operation Standards - Western Paving *11. Prior to the extraction of any sand and/or gravel material from the Use by Special Review area, the applicant shall offer and agree to an acceptable program of road maintenance with the Weld County Commissioners. The agreement shall mitigate impacts generated on county roads by the gravel pining operation's truck traffic. The maintenance proposal shall address maintenance of the haul routes on Weld County Road 7. * Operations Standards added at the hearing conducted on May 25, 1983, as recommended by the planning staff. • HEARING CERTIFICATION DOCKET #83-28 RE: USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW, OPEN-CUT GRAVEL MINING OPERATION (WET PIT) , WESTERN PAVING CONSTRUCTION COMPANY A public hearing was conducted on May 25 , 1983 at 2:CO P. M. , with the following present: Chuck Carlson Chairman John Martin Pro Tern Gene R:antner Commissioner Norman Carlson Commissioner JacyueLine Johnson Commissioner Also present: _ Acting Clerk to the Board, Tommie Antuna Assistant County Attorney, Lee D. Morrison Planning Department Representative, Rod Allison The following business was transacted: I hereby certify that pursuant to a notice dated May 9, 1983, duly published May 12, 1983, in the La Salle Leader, a public hearing was held for the purpose of considering the application from Western Paving Construction Company for a Use by Special Review, for an open-cut gravel mining operation (wet pit) . Mr. Morrison, Assistant County Attorney, read the application into the record. Rod Allison, representing the Planning Department, read the favorable recom- mendation from the Weld County Planning Commission into the record. The recn- mendation contained conditions as stated in the Operations Standards. (Tape Change #83-57) Mr. Allison said that the Planning staff recommends that conditions #5 and #6 be made Development Standards #10 and #11. Mac Graham, representing the applicant, was present. Mr. Graham said this proposal was to begin mining in July on 55 acres of an 80 acre parcel. Mr. Graham said they had just completed reclamation on the piece which they finished within the past year and a half, and they had opened another pit just to the north of that pit. He said the NPDES permits, and the other necessary permits, are already in existence for this property. He said if the Board approves this request, they will proceed to the Mined Land Reclamation Board, which moats in June. If they also find in favor of this request, the company will start operations in July. After further discussion, Commissioner Brantner moved that this request be approved with conditions recommended by the Planning Commission and Development Standards as amended by the Planning Department. Commissioner N. Carlson seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. APPROVED: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS A TEST: /i itt � ,.. AD WELD COUNTY, COLO n Weld County Cl k and Recorder �0 C rnrZii�, . and Clerk to the Board Chuc Carlson, By; C ii�-w-l/L�C le/Li� 1s/ 7 i-v i. `2/714Ct Deputy County Clerk /T. Martin, Pro-Tem Li e Gene R. Brantner Q CZ-1-44--- - Norman Carlson )tasie ss John TAPE #83-56 & #83-57 DOCKET #83-28 LHR 2150 DAY FILE: June 1, 1983 ATTENDANCE RECORD TODAY ' S HEARINGS ARE AS FOLLOWS : MAY 25 , 1983 DOCKET # 83-28 - USR, Western Paving Construction Co. -e� i C DOCKET # 83-27 - USR, Ray Mathews / A/� 12 DOCKET # PLEASE write or print legibly your name address and she ROC = ( as above) or the applicants name of the _ aaring you are attonaing . NAME ADDRESS HEARING ATTENDTNG �oc-CCC (\CX � S �Y �_ AUK I (9U CAS � �C� `X_\± v :�d \Y � ,-�� C��'.Ac c ) C . L^cam) f 4 ^-/1A Dtc F/1 7,r," nett —'g 1�G'i/lH dG1Ai s< /50e) tc: 7z '431 irzicr f cy /"14' a/15 !^uce "A ;1 e (2I2OIA) 15.0715-/ ?V17/I t es ert, t(2‘v,n w4-1 (��-ar-G:L,�� r-�/KJ, /i cc �c.1.t-4A t !l t i If N OTICE Pursuant to the zoning laws of the State of Colorado and the Weld County Zoning Ordinance, a public hearing will be held in the Chambers of the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, Weld County Centennial Center., 915 10th Street, Greeley, Colorado, at the time specified. All persons in any manner interested in the Use By Special Review are requested to attend and may be heard. BE IT ALSO KNOWN that the text and maps so certified by the Weld County Planning Commission may be examined in the office of the Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners, located in the Weld County Centennial Center, 915 10th Street, Third Floor, Greeley, Colorado. DOCKET NO. 83 -28 APPLICANT Western Paving Construction Company c/o Mac Graham P . O. Box 21649 Denver, Colorado 80221 DATE: May 25 , 1983 TIME: 2 : 00 P. M. REQUEST: Use By Special Review - An open-cut gravel mining operation (wet pit) LEGAL DESCRIPTION Part of the North Half, Northeast Quarter of Section 16 , Township 2 North Range 68 West of the 6th P. M. , Weld County, Colorado. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO BY: MARY ANN FEUERSTEIN COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER AND CLERK TO THE BOARD BY: Jeannette Sears , Deputy DATED: May 9 , 1983 PUBLISHED: May 12 , 1983 in the La Salle Leader • LHR2167 AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION L.ONGMONT DAILY TIMES-CALL State of Colorado County of Boulder ) SS Roger L. Morris do solemnly swear that the LONGMONT DAILY TIMES-CALL is a daily newspaper printed, in whole or in part, and published in • NOTICE the City of Longmont, County of Boulder, State of Colorado„ Pursuant to the toning laws of the State of Colorado and the Weld County Zoning and which has general circulation therein and in parts of Boulder Ordirynoe.a public heering wit be held in MlnluiMn Chambers Weld cooimn o ort and Weld Counties; that said newspaper has been continuously do.-Weld County Centennial center.016 and uninterruptedly published for a period of more than six months 10th SN«t. Greeley. Cando.at the time specified.Ali persons In enY Wenner next prior to the first publication of the annexed legal notice intermitted In the Use By Special Review ' are requested to Wane and may be of advertisement, that said newspaper has been admitted to the h heard.AL5O KNOWN that the lest ane'- United States mails as second-class matter under the provisions maps so certified'by the Weld County planning Commission may be examined of the Act of March 3, 1879, or any amendments thereof, and In the oleo.of Clerk to Me Board of County Commissioners, located in Me that said newspaper is a daily newspaper duly qualified for publishing si»tCount Centennial 915 10th legal notices and advertisements within the meaning of the laws • DDOOCKET1�T�� of the State of Colorado: that copies of each number of said -Western Pewng Construction Company cio Mac Graham newspaper, in which said notice or advertisement was published. 1 P.O.Benaeu' Denver.Colorado 60121 were transmitted by mail of carrier to each of the subscribers DATE May of said newspaper, according to the accustomed mode of business REQUEST:Use By Special Review—An opencut gravel mining operation lwereiti in this office. LEGAL DESCRIPTION Part of the North Nall.Northwest Quarter. of Section 10.TowneMp 2 North Range N That the annexed legal notice or advertisement was published West of the 6M P.M..Weld Colyty.Colo- rade. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS in the regular and entire editions of said daily newspaper oggexepgh - WELDCOUNTv COLORADO BY:MARY ANN P,SUERSTEIN COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER ,AND CLERK TO TIE BOARD nek)(AI XtkEX*KM X1, t CeXe4041XWeiFIX for the period of 1 'j it JeannetteSears.Denim DATED:May 9.1061 Published in the Daily Times-Call.Long- mont.Colo.May 16.1063 consecutive insertions; and that the first publication of said notice was in the issue of said newspaper dated M.aY--.16-e 19 83 and that the last publication of said notice was in • the issue of said newspaper dated.. MaY 16 , 79 83 etitatA Assistant Business Manager Subscribed and sworn to before me this 16th day of Ras 19...83. • My Commission Expires Notar is FEE $ 10.60 .. < ,.:/•N , PITH 5 c. Nfs:1 1-1300-02 !V i .r „se .y.� • BEFORE THE WELD COUNTY, COLORADO PLANNING COMMISS ' = 0? r n RESOLUTION OF RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMM IONff 3 1983 , /: ' ,? /- (rL,ps_,,, Date May 3, 1983 Case No. USR # 551:83:14 6F:es-EL colaa. APPLICATION OF Western Paving Construction Company _ ADDRESS c/o Mac Graham, 1400 64th Avenue, P.O. Box 21649, Denver, Colorado 80221 Moved by Bob Ehrlich that the following resolution be introduced for passage by the Weld County Planning Commission: Be it Resolved by the Weld County Planning Commission that the application for an open-rut gravel mining operation (wet pit) located on the following described property in Weld County, Colorado, to-wit: N' NE1, Section 1.6, T2N, R68W of the 6th P.M. ,, Weld County, Colorado be recommended (favorably) QUflraltW ) to the Board of County Commissioners for the following reasons: 1. This request is in compliance with the Weld County Comprehensive Plan and the Weld County Extraction Plan, Mineral Resources, Volume II. The Weld County area in question is located in a resource conservation area. The Weld County Extraction Plan states that extraction shall be encouraged in resource conservation areas, as long as apprDpriate extraction standards are followed. 2. The submitted materials are in compliance with application require- ments of Section 24.7; 44.1; 44.2 and 44.3 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance. 3. It is the opinion of the Weld County Planning Commission that the applicant has shown compliance with Sections 24.3.1.1 and 44 et seq. of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance as follows: Motion seconded by Wilbur Wafel _ Vote: For Passage Wilbur Wafel Against Passage Bob Ehrlich Jack Holman Bill Diehl Jerry Kiefer The Chairman declared the Resolution passed and ordered that a certi-Fied copy be forwarded with the file of this case to the Board of County Commissioners for further proceedings. CERTIFICATION OF COPY I, Bobbie Good , Recording Secretary of the Weld County Planning Commission, do 'lereby certify that the above and foregoing Resolution is a true copy of the Resolution of the Planning Commission of Weld County, Colorado, adopted on May 3, 1983 and recorded in Book No. VIII_ of the proceedings of the said Planning Commission. Dated the 4th day of May , 1983 . 54sts..-a. C\aock Secretary USR-551:83:14 Western Paving Construction Company A Use by Special Review Permit for an Open-Cut Gravel Mining Operation (wet pit) NZ NE1, Section 16, T2N, R68W of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado May 3, 1983 Page 2 a. The proposal is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan policies which allow uses of an industrial nature to occur where the resources are available (i.e. gravel and sand operations as noted on pages 62-63 of the Comprehensive Plan) . b. The proposal is consistent with the intent of the Agricultural Zone District in that the proposed use does not interefere with other agricultural activities in the area or the County and as a Use by Special Review can take place in the district. c. The activities proposed will be compatible with existing agriculturall. and rural residential uses in the neighborhood, as well as with projected development in the future. d. Use by Special Review Operations and Design Standards provide adequate protection of the health, safety and welfare of the area and the County. e. The subject site is in a Flood Hazard Overlay District area. Operation Standards address this concern. The Planning Commission recommendation for approval is conditional upon the following: 1. The attached Operation Standards being rcommended and approved for this request. 2. The following note being placed on the Use by Special Review Permit plat: NOTE: The Mined Land Reclamation Board has the authority to issue permits for mining and reclamation activities. Activities related to mining and reclamation are, therefore under the jurisdiction of the Mined Land Reclamation Board; however, Weld County has jurisdiction of those matters outlined in the Operation Standards. 3. The approved Operation Standards shall be placed on the Use by Special Review Permit plat. The Use by Special Review Permit plat shall be delivered to the Department of Planning Services. 4. The applicant shall comply with Sections 26.2; 26.4.9; 26.5.2 and 53. 7.1.2 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance in the event any portion of Idaho Creek is to be altered or relocated. Also, in the event of Idaho Creek alteration or relocation, the Army Corps of Engineers (Permit Branch, Omaha, Nebraska) shall be notified and the applicant shall comply with Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, obtaining a 404 Permit prior to any stream alteration or relocation. 5. Prior to the extraction of sand and/or gravel material within the subject area, the applicant shall submit to the Weld County Planning Department a signed agreement with the Water User' s Association of District #6, the Rural. Ditch Company and the Smith and Emmons Ditch Company regarding the sand and gravel mining issues as they affect use and effectiveness of those ditches. The primary concerns involve distruption of flows, paints of diversion both into and from the subject property, and relocation of ditches and ditch structures. USR-551:83:14 Western Paving Construction Company A Use by Special Review Permit for an Open-Cut Gravel Mining Operation (wet pit) Nz NEZ, Section 16, T2N, R68W of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado May 3, 1983 Page 3 6. Prior to the extraction of any sand and/or gravel material from the Use by Special Review area, the applicant shall offer and agree to an acceptable program of road maintenance with the Weld County Commissioners. The agreement shall mitigate impacts generates on county roads by the gravel mining operation's truck traffic. The maintenance proposal shall address maintenance of the haul routes on Weld County Road 7. MM:rg it " ,-• ,,; -1 , , t''� ¢ . 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LAND USE: N Existing gravel pit operation E Cropland and residences ; Weld County Road 7 S Weld County Road 201/2, Cropland and Pasture (area approved for gravel operatic W Pasture and Cattle ZONING: N Agricultural LOCATION: Approximately 3.25 miles northwest E Agricultural of Firestone west of Weld County Road 7 and S AgriculturalL north of Weld County Road 7 W Agricultural COMMENTS: Access to the site is from Weld County Road 7, a paved road. The topography of the subject site contains rolling hills and pasture. The subject site contains a pond. Idaho Creek traverses across the southeast part of the subject site. The Community of Rinn exists south of the subject site area. There are approximately nine (9) residences along Weld County Road 7 and approximately six (6) residences along Weld County Road 20`=i within z mile of the subject site. BY: V'o & /Sr- Rod Allison, Current Planner II RA:r€; ( CASE SUMMARY SHEET Case Number: USR-551:83:4 Size of Parcel: 80 acres, more or less Request : A Use by Special Review Permit for an Open-Cut Gravel Mining Operation Staff Member to Contact: Mike Mullen or Rod Allison Possible Issues Summarized from Application Materials: The Department of Planning Services staff has not received any contact from surrounding residents objecting to this proposal. However, there were objectors, at the hearing on the gravel pit operation just south of this proposal. The applicant has yet to complete an agreement with the Water Users' Association District #6. Refer to letter from Wallace Grant dated April 5, 1983. RA:rg . •4'4 • . - ik : 14 i it I r AAA i • i • • 4I : v } • E I 1 ,la 1 , 1 tlr• aI. Aak , , t) . , ,y„ 0 1 ti j 1 ''L- a . a . . APPLICATION USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW , ii I /fri,,c J. : Department of Planning Services, 915 Tenth Street, Greeley, Colorado //4/-\`.: j Phone - 356-4000 - Ext. 400c-...4(, . �OJ -.N-..:-"( ,; i1 . Case Number (AS2 SC! : 8'3 ' IS Date Received \ -. J '�'�/r ill Z7.- . MI5�. Sc7 //// Application Feec ed by �15i� �_ n e r p %' Application Fee 3.So•`,3 Receipt Number leugla / Recording Fee Receipt Number ( a��, ' — tC0 �-- / 44,4 TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT: (please print or type, except for necessary signature) I (we) , the undersigned, hereby request hearings before the Weld County Planning Commission and the Weld County Board of County Commissioners concerning the pro- posed Special Review Permit of the following described unincorporated area of Weld County Colorado: LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT AREA: NzNE; Section 16 T 2 N, Rob W LEGAL DESCRIPTION of contiguous property owned upon which Special Review Permit is 1402000044 Portion of Section 9 _raN, R 68 W (SUP 397) Property Address (if available) ' I PRESENT ZONE AG OVERLAY ZONES TOTAL ACREAGE pp PROPOSED LAND USE AG _ EXISTING LAND USE AG SURFACE FEE (PROPERTY OWNERS) OF AREA PROPOSED FOR REZONING: Name: JA Groom Jt & Nancy Groom -- Address: 9777 Wald Cn Rd 7 City' nngmnnt f:nlnrado ZiP 805.0) Home Telephone # Business Telephone # Name: Address: City Zip Home Telephone # Business Telephone # Name Address: City Zip Home Telephone # Business Telephone # — APPLICANT OR AUTHORIZED AGENT (if different than above) : Name: WESTERN PAVING CONSTRUCTION CO Address:I400 W. 64th Avenue City Denver Colorado Zip R0221 Home Telephone 4 Business Telephone # 42B-OR0fl Owner(s) and/or lessees of mineral rights on or under the subject properties of record in the Weld County Assessor' s Office: Oil & Gas Lease w/Amoco Prod. Co., Recorded 4/13/72 -Book 666,Rec # J Name: J.L. GROOM JR. & NANCY QaBOQM — 1587630 Address: 9777 Weld County Rd 7 City I ongmnnt Colorado ZiP _I_ 115O1 Name: Address: _City _Zip _— Name: Address: City Zip_— I hereby depose and state under the oenalities of perjury that all statements, proposals and/or plans submitted wita or contained within this application are true and correct to the best of my knowledge. COUNTY OF ADAMS ) WESTERN PAVING CONSTRUCTION O.STATE OF COLORADO ) --L 6C �/ CZ. � Sig ure: //Owner or Authorized Agent ' Frank M. Graham Jr. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 4th day of _ March �� — 19 83 �/ �: . 4Y efi—eQom C c_e SEAL ' NOTAPY 1400 W.64th Ave., Denver,Co. 80221 My commission expires ___ WELD CtiUNTY, COLORADO _ SPECIAL USE APPLICATION ', For �> OPEN CUT MINE PERMIT ( ,L3 E 1 ';; 1 1CS (gravel pits, etc. ) II�` I L ) 111t _J /I Weld County Department of Planning Services 915 - 10th Wthiractifkiiming&MOVIRTo Phone 356-4000 EXT 400 For Department of Planning Services Use Only Case Number: (is!? 5cj, : 83: 13 Date Application Received: PC Hearing Date: /IIdy S,, 1183 Section: Kp , Township: .2 North, Range: Co 8 West Zoning District: 4 Recording Fee: Permit Fee: 33O. ° Recording Fee Receipt kt: Receipt Number: (4.2 3 1.2 763 Application Reviewed By Al15/14 To Be Completed by APPLICANT In Accordance With Procedural Guide Requirements : 1. I (we) , the undersigned, hereby request a hearing before the Weld County Planning Commission concerning a proposed Open Cut GRAVEL (gravel, coal, borrow pit, etc. ) raining operation for the following described unincorporated area of Weld County: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: North One-Half of Northeast Quarter (NINE;), Sec. 16, Township 2 North, Range 68 West of the 6th P.M.,Weld County, Colorado TOTAL ACREAGE: 80+ 2. Surface owner(s) of area of land described Name: J.L. Groom Jr. Address : 9777 Weld Co Rd 7 Phone: 772-0379 Name: (Nancy Groom Address : Longmont,CO 80501 Phone: 3. Owner(s) of mineral rights to substance to be mined Name: J.L. Groom Jr. Address9777 Weld Co Rd 7 Phone: 7i2-0379 Name:Nancy Groom Address : Longmont,CU 605UI Phone: 4. Source of applicants Legal Right to enter and to mine on the land described: See attached letter 10/11/82 from Owners (Attach Certified Copy of any Document noted to the Back of This Form) 5. Address of applicant and general office Applicants address: 1400 W.64th Ave,Denver,Co. 80221 _Phone: 428-0800 General Office address: Same Phone: Same 6. Identify any prior permits for open cut mining held by applicant or affiliated person: USR 488-82-2 and Oper of SUP 397 (Also see attached listing of permits granted) 7. Description of Operation a. Types and number of operating and processing equipment to be employed: See attached b. Maximum number of employees: 12 , and number of shifts : 1 c. Number cf stat . to be worked: 1 , and periods of time each is to be worked: Fall of 1983 through 1986 d. Thickness of mineral deposit: 15 feet, and thickness of the overburcen: e. This will be a pit operation f. Site entrance/exit points and county roads and bridges to be utilized between site and delivery point(s) (must be coordinated with County Engineer) : Negotiations with County Engineer and Commissioners are proceeding alter a meeting and site inspection on February 24, 1983 8. Description of Rehabilitation a. Proposed rehabilitation land use(s) : Agriculture b. Source of technical advice for reclamation: Soil Conservation Service c. Explanation of Reclamation Process: Immediately after mining is complete, slope will be reconstructed. Species and exact location of seeding to be determined at time of n anting in accordance with Soil Conservation Service recommendations. I hereby depose and state under the penalties of perjury that all statements, proposals and/or plans submitted with or contained within this application are true and correct to the best of my knowledge. COUNTY OF ADAMS STATE OF no' )R ADO WESTERN PAVING CON TRUCTION , � Signature: Owner/Authorized Agent Frank M. Graham Jr. subscribed and sworn to before me this 4th day of March 1983 . SEAL ."t?i/ NOTARY PUBLIC 1400 W. 64th Avenue, Denver, Co. 80221 My Commission expires C MINING PLAN Mining will begin with the stripping of approximately 1 ' of topsoil and vegetation. This material will be stockpiled primarily around the perimeter of the pits for later use. These stockpiles, which will be approximately 10' high, will act as a sound barrier between the mining operation and the residents. As these piles are soil and vegetation, it is anticipated that they will quickly be covered with new growth, thereby acting as a dust preventative. The area to be mined will be trenched by dragline and dewatered. The water will be discharged to Idaho Creek or its irrigation ditches, under the authority of an NP.D.E.S. permit. The discharged water will be moni- tored daily and regulated to prevent flooding of downstream lands. A portable crusher spread will be located near the area to be worked to crush, size and stockpile the gravel, thereby reducing travel distance of the loaders. The gravel stockpiles and plant will not be positioned in the floodway. These stockpiles will be positioned between the mining operation and the reisdents as an added measure of sound protection, and the haul roads will be wetted for dust suppression. The gravel mined is in a damp state. However, the processing equipment is fitted with spray bars and these are kept in use during operations. The water for dust suppression will be imported until a local source, properly decreed, is obtained. Fifteen feet of alluvium will be removed. This operation is expected to last two years. However, market conditions dictate the amount of material to be removed from this site. Gravel trucks will enter and exit the mine from the north. (See letters of approval from the county and state road departments.) Western Paving maintains very strict control over its trucking operations. Bunching up, speeding, racing, passing, tailgating, driving in a careless manner or any other discourteous manner, can be cause for dismissal. In addition, drinking or other drug use while operating any of our equipment is cause for Immediate dismissal. It is the responsibility of Western Paving's drivers to remove all loose rock and dirt from their trucks before leaving the pit, with properly distributed loads not exceeding the weight limits. Should any Western Paving driver receive a traffic ticket or an overweight ticket, it is their responsibility to pay them. Western Paving will not pay for any tickets. Western Paving purchases the latest equipment, including extra large truck dump boxes, so that the load sits well down inside these boxes, and does not protrude, where the wind may blow the sand onto the road. The mining and reclamation plan is consistent with the mineral extraction plan of the Weld County comprehensive plan. Mining is allowed and is consistent with the intent of the agriculture district. The uses allowed will be compatible with the surrounding agriculture and gravel mining operations. The mining plan does not conflict with future development as projected by the comprehensive plan of the county, as the future is agriculture. The property lies within the Boulder Creek flood plain and complies with the Weld County zoning ordinance. The mining plan represents the highest and best use of the marginal agriculture land. The mining plan explains that there is adequate provision for health, safety and welfare of the inhabitants of the neighborhood and the county. Western Paving's trucks run with the latest quiet tires, and have the most up-to-date noise suppression equipment.. Our 1980 vehicles already operate quieter than the January 1 , 1982 E.P,A, Regulation of 80 dB(A), It is interesting to note that many luxury cars, at full throttle, produce sound levels in the high 70's. Midsize and small cars in the high 80cdB(A) range. Cruising levels for most cars and trucks is approaching the same figure. A 1985 dB(A) requirement for trucks, by the E.P.A. is expected soon, further reducing the maximum limit. With the current horsepower capabilities of our units, the driver will not have to accelerate hard in order to pull away from a stop sign briskly and maintain the proper speed in the flow of traffic. Gravel from this pit is scheduled for distribution in Weld, Larimer, Boulder and Adams Counties and the Northern Metropolitan markets as asphalt roads, runways, parking lots, driveways and for chuck hole repairs. i MINING EQUIPMENT Scrapers, dozers, draglines, loaders, trucks, feeders, conveycrs, crushers, screens, sand screws, silos, road trucks, scales , blades, compactors, seed drills, and many picks and shovels. WESTERN PAVING CONSTRUCTION CO. OPEN MINING PERMITS GRANTED BY DEPT, OF NATURAL RESOURCES, ( MINED LAND RECLAMATION State Permit I# Pit Name Location 73-9 Filippone/Petrino Pit 201 W. 64th Ave Adams Co., CO 74-15 Weng Pit East of Lyons, CO Boulder County 75-39 Metzger Pit • 104th Ave & Platte River Adams County 76-4 McIntyre Street Project 48th and McIntyre St. (Bandimere Pit Expanded) Jefferson County 76-8 LaRusso Pit 2200 W. 60th Avenue Adams County Unnumbered(1975) North Table Mountain Jefferson County 79-113 Del Camino Pit (St.Vrain Ltd) Boulder County, CO 79-214 Deer Creek Quarry Deer Creek Canyon Rd Jefferson County 77-169 York Pit 6193 Pecos St. Adams County Zang Street Project " Jefferson County FOLLOWING PITS WERE APPROVED BY THE LAND BOARD, AND HAVE BEEN COMPLETED AND RECLAIMED: 73-13 Birdland Park Pit 51st & Garrison St. Arvada, CO 10 Winslow Pit 1600 W. 64th Ave. Adams County 39 Carbon Mountain Pit Jefferson County (This property sold to US COE) COUNTY APPROVED PITS: Tani Pit Adams County Gregory Pit Boulder County Cottonwood Farm Weld County Stagecoach Pit Adams County • Joint Venture w/Brannan Sand & Gravel Co. "Permit held in name of Brannan Sand & Gravel Co. (Also Jt.Venture w/WPCo) OPERATIONS STANDARDS 1. The uses permitted shall be the extraction of sand and gravel as described herein . Said document is on file with the Weld County Department of Planning Services . Additionally , all uses permitted by right of the Weld County Zoning Regulations . 2. No excavation or processing of sand and gravel shall be permitted nearer than 10 feet to the boundary of adjacent property , easement or irrigation ditch or right-of-way , nor nearer than 125 feet to any existing residence , unless , by written agreement , the owner or owners of such adjacent property consent to a lesser distance and the Planning Commission approves such lesser distance . The Planning Commission may set a greater distance than mentioned above , when , in their opinion, it is justified . 3. All sand and gravel operations shall be conducted during the hours of daylight except in the case of public or private emergency or to make necessary repairs to equipment . This restriction shall not apply to peration of administrative and executive offices or repair facilities located on the property . 4. • The Special Use Permit area shall be maintained in such a manner so as to prevent soil erosion , fugitive dust and growth of noxious weeds . the site shall be maintained in such a manner as to present a neat and well kept appearance . 5. Existing trees and ground cover along public road frontage and its drainageway shall be preserved , maintained and supplemented if necessary , for the depth of the setback in order to protect against and/or reduce noise , dust and erosion. Where topsoil is removed , sufficient arable soil shall he set aside , 6. for respreading over the excavated area . 7. Insurance - The operator shall furnish evidence that he is insured to the extent of not less than 5100 , 000 . 00 against liability for any negligent act or omission by the operator from the operation or maintenance of the sand and gravel pit and the extraction and production of sand and gravel and all activities connected with or incidental thereto . 8. Lighting provided for security and night operation on the site shall be designed, so that the lighting will not adversely affect the surrounding property owners . 9. All phases of the sand and gravel operation shall comply with all applicable County , State and Federal Health Standards and Regulations and other applicable rules and regulations of governmental bodies having jurisdiction on the premises . 10. All access roads from surface gravel mining operations to public highways , roads , or streets , shall be paved or otherwise treated to minimize dust conditions on all parts of such access roads which are located within one- fourth miles of the public highways , road or streets . All accesses shall have the approval of the Weld County Engineering Department . All accesses shall be constructed in accordance with the recommendations and/or requirements of the Weld County Engineering Department. ERATIONS STANDARDS (Cont '( 11 . Any operations of the gravel pit should not obstruct the passage of the 100 year flood flows to the point that it has any adverse effects on others . 12 . Fuel tanks , septic tanks , and other items that might wash away during flooding and create "hazards to public health" should be located outside the 100-year floodplain or securely anchored and adequately floodproofed to avoid creation of this type hazard . Any additional temporary structures that may be required should be located outside the 100-year floodplain . 13 . All temporary and portable structures should be removed from the area upon completion of mining and the land returned to as natural a state as possible. 14 . All phases of the operation shall comply with the requirements of the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Act and other applicable rules and regulations of governmental bodies having jurisdiction on the promises . 15 . The owner and/or operator shall submit to the Weld County Department of Planning Services copies of any technical revisions , amendments , or annual reports submitted under the terms of the permit conditions for the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board . 16 . A gravel processing plant for crushing and sizing may be allowed on site. 17 . The Special Use Permit shall be limited to the plans shown hereon and governed by the Operations Standards state above and all applicable Weld County Regulations . Any material deviations from the plans and/or Operations Standards as shown or stated above shall require Cthe approval of an amendment to the Special Use Permit by the Planning Commission and the Board of County Commissioners before such changes from the plans and/or Operations Standards shall be permitted . Any other changes from the plans and/or Operations Standards shall be filed in the office of the Department of Planning Services . 18 . The property owner and/or operator of this operation shall be responsible for complying with all of the above state Operations Standards . Noncompliance with any of the above stated Operations Standards may be reason for revocation of the Special Use Permit by the Board of County Commissioners . HEALTH AND SAFETY FENCING Perimeter fencing will be erected and maintained prior to and for the duration of all mining operations on the prop- erty for the purpose of public safety and the security of machinery and equipment. Perimeter fencing will consist of 3 strands of barbed wire. BLAS'T'ING No blasting will be involved in the mining operations on the property. ACCIDENT PREVENTION Proper precautions for accident prevention will be exercised at all times for the protection of all persons and property , actively and passively employed in, visiting and in the vicinity of the proposed project. Safety provisions and applicable laws and codes will be observed as prescribed by the Mine, Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) of the Division of US Dept. of Labor, Mining Enforcement and Safety Administration (MESA) Colorado Bureau of Mines, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) , Department of Transportation (DOT) Weld County Highway Department, Colorado Department of Highways, Colorado Department of Health and the E. P .A . Machinery, equipment and all hazards will be guarded in accordance with the safety provisions of these governing authorities . USE OF PREMISES All equipment, storage of materials and construction operation will be confined to the limits prescribed oy ordinances or permits and as shown on the drawings and in the text of this report, or as may be directed by the proper governing authorities . Equipment and the storage of materials will not unreasonably encumber the premises . The proposed mining operations will coly with all reasonable instructions of the proper governing authorities and ordinances and codes regarding signs, traffic , fire and imminent danger. Disposal of materials, debris, rubbish and trash during and upon completion of mining and reclamation operations shall comply with applicable laws and ordinances. HEALTH AND SAFETY GEOLOGIC HAZARDS No material geologic hazards exists or will be created by the proposed gravel extraction and land reclamation plans. As the existing natural slopes will be replaced by steeper slopes at many locations, the questions of potential future slope instability is of greatest interest as a geologic hazards . However, the proposed average 3: 1 slopes in the natural `r.ee-draining gravels will pose no problem. During the placement of the earth eaaankments , temporary steep slopes will exist. These should pose no problem , particularly in view of the vertical cuts in the nearby pits that have remained stable for many months. SANITARY FACILITIES Adequate sanitary facilities will be furnished, installed and maii:tained for the workmen. As the needs arise , a sufficient number of enclosed temporary toilets will be conveniently placed outside the 100 yr. flood plain, as required by the Sanitary Code of the State of Colorado. Drinking water will be provided from an approved source, so piped or transported as to keep it safe and fresh, and served in a single service container or satisfactory type of sanitary drinking water. All such facilities and services shall ae furnished in strict accordance with existing and governing health regulations . • RECLAMATION PLAN Reclamation will begin with the sloping of the sides of the 55 acre pit. These slopes will not be steeper than 3H/1V. Reclamation will start near the end of the mining phase. The Olney loam as available will be used for plating the disturbed areas. This soil will also be used for land leveling south of Idaho Creek when= the owner will be responsible for planting of grasses, crop or re--establishing of an arena. Adequate soil will be stock- piled around the parimeter of mining during the stripping phase to plate the cisturbed areas 12" thick, excepting several areas where reject sand, as available, will be placed for beaches. The slope of these beaches will be 5H/1 V or less. Grasses will be planted per Soil Conservation Service recommendations. Trees and shrubs will be selected and planted as soon as final configuration of the lake is determined and the perma- nent ground water elevation is established. A minimum concentration of six trees and ten shrubs per disturbed acre will be planted in accordance with Soil Conservation Service recommendations. Maintenance of the reclaimed areas will continue for three years as necessary. \e 41 • 65 •� ea t t 5 4 ... ..Y ... 1a �:l ",,.i `r .' 28 64 . 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Aquepts, which have a lighter colored surface layer, make up about 25 percent. About 20 percent is soils that are well drained and soils that have sandstone or shale within 48 inches of the surface. These are deep, poorly drained soils that formed in recent alluvium. No one pedon is typical. Commonly the soils have a mottled, mildly to moderately alkaline loamy or clayey surface layer and underlying material that extends to a depth of 60 inches or more. In places they have a gleyed layer in the underlying material. Most of the acreage is subject to excessive runoff. The water table Is at or near the surface in spring and during the peak of the irrigation season. These soils are used for rangeland and wildlife habitat. Some small areas are irrigated pasture. The potential native vegetation is dominated by switchgras:s, prairie cordgrass, saltgrass, alkali sacaton, big bluestem, indiangrass, western wheatgrass, slender wheatgrass, sedge, and rush. Cattails and bullrush grow in the swampy spots associated with these range sites. Potential production ranges from 4,000 pounds per acre In favorable years to 3,000 pounds in unfavorable years. As range condition deteriorates, the tall and mid grasses decrease, production drops, and saltgrass, sedge, and rush increase. The farming and irrigation in adjacent areas has increased the amount of salts on much of the acreage. Management of vegetation on this soil should be based on taking half and leaving half of the total annual production. Switchgrass, big bluestem, Indiangrass, western wheatgrass, pubescent wheatgrass, intermediate wheatgrass, tall wheatgrass, and tall fescue are suitable for seeding. The plants selected should meet the seasonal requirements of livestock. For successful seeding, a firm prepared seedbed is needed. A grass drill should be used. Seeding early in spring has proven most successful. Tillage is needed to eliminate the undesirable vegetation. Wetland wildlife, especially waterfowl, utilize this unit. The wetland plants provide nesting and protective cover as well as some food. The nearby irrigated cropland, where wildlife obtain much of their food and find protective cover, makes this unit valuable to both wetland and openland wildlife. Oaenland wild life, especially pheasant, use this unit for cover and nesting , Deer find excellent cover in some areas. These valuable wildlife areas should be protected from fire and fenced to prevent encroach- ment and aieruse by livestock. They should not be drained. Capability subclass Vltiv; Aquolls in Salt Meadow range site, Aquepts in Wet Meadow range site. 10__ BANKARD SANDY LOAM, 0 TO 3 PERCENT SLOPES. This is a deep somewhat excessively drained soil on flood plains at elevations of 4,450 to 5,000 feet. It formed in stratified recent alluvium along streams and rivers. Included in mapping are numerous sand and gravel bars and small areas of noncalcareous soils. Typically the surface layer of this Bankard soil is brown sandy loam about 4 inches thick. The underlying material to a depth of 60 inches is pale brown calcareous sand stratified with thin lenses of sandy loam, loam, and fine gravel. Permeability is moderately rapid. Available water capacity is low. The effective rooting depth is 60 inches or more. Surface runoff is slow, and the erosion hazard is low. This soil is suited to limited cropping. It is sandy and subject to flooding. Pasture is the best use. Tall wheatgrass, tall fescue, and annual sweetclover are some of the most suitable crops. Light, frequent irrigation by `urrows and flooding is best. Commercial fertilizer improves the amount and value of forage produced. The potential native vegetation is dominated by switchgrass, indian- grass, sand bluestem, sand reedgrass, sideoats grama, needleandthread, and blue grama. Much of this range site includes other soils and vegetation in such a complex pattern that it is difficult to map them separately. Potential production ranges from 2,500 pounds per acre in favorable years to 1 ,500 pounds in unfavorable years. As range condition deteriorates, the tall and mid grasses decrease; blue grama, sand dropseed, and forbs increase; and forage production drops. Undesirable weeds and annuals invade the site as range condition becomes poorer. Management of vegetation should be based on taking half and leaving half of the total annual production. Seeding is desirable only in areas large enough to interseed or to prepare a seedbed. Switchgrass, sand bluestem, sand reedgrass, sideoats grama, little bluestem, blue grama, pubescent wheatgrass, and intermediate wheatgrass are suitable for seeding. This soil :an be seeded by using an interseeder or a firm, clean sorghum stubble. A grass drill is required. Seeding early in spring has proven most successful. This soil is generally not suited to the establishment and growth of trees arid shrubs. Onsite investigation is needed to determine feasibility and possible tree and shrub species. Wildlife Is an important secondary use of this soil. The cropland areas provide favorable habitat for ring-necked pheasant and mourning dove. Many nongame species can be attracted by establishing areas for nesting and escape cover. For pheasants, undisturbed nesting cover is essential and should be included in plans for habitat development, especially in areas of intensive agriculture. Rangeland wildlife, for example, deer and antelope, can be attracted by managing livestock grazing and reseeding where needed. 1 This soil is not suited to urban or recreational development because of the flood hazard. Capability subclass IVw irrigated, Vlw nonirrigated; Sandy Bottom land range site. 47__ OLNEY FINE SANDY LOAM, 1 TO 3 PERCENT SLOPES. This is a deep, well drained soil on plains at elevations of 4,600 to 5,200 feet. It formed in mixed outwash deposits. Included in mapping are small areas of soils that have a dark surface layer. Some small leveled areas are also included. Typically the surface layer of this Olney soil is grayish brown fine sandy loam about 10 inches thick. The subsoil is yellowish brown and very pale brown sandy clay loam about 14 Inches thick, The substratum to a depth of 60 inches is very pale brown, calcareous fine sandy loam. Permeability and available water capacity are moderate. The effective rooting depth is 60 inches or more. Surface runoff is medium, and the eorsion hazard is low. In irrigated areas this oil is suited to all crops commonly grown in the area, including corn, sugar beets, beans, alfalfa, small grain, potatoes, and onions. An example of a suitable cropping system is 3 to 4 years of alfalfa followed by corn, corn for silage, sugar beets, small grain, or beans. Land leveling, ditch lining, and installing pipelines may be needed for proper water application. All methods of irrigation are suitable, but furrow irrigation is the most common. Barnyard manure and commercial fertilizer are needed for top yields. In nonirrigated areas this soil is suited to winter wheat, barley, and sorghum. Most of the acreage is planted to winter wheat. The predicted average yield is 28 bushels per acre. The soil is summer fallowed in alternate years to allow moisture accumulation. Generally precipitation is too low for beneficial use of fertilizer. Stubble mulch farming, striperopping, and minimum tillage are needed to control soil blowing and water erosion. Terracing also may be needed to control water erosion. The potential native vegetation on this range site is dominated by sand bluestem, sand reedgrass, and blue grama. Needleandthread, switchgrass, sideoats grama, and western wheatgrass are also prominent. Potential pro— duction ranges from 2,200 pounds per acre in favorable years to 1 ,800 pounds in iunfavorable years. As range condition deteriorates, the sand bluestem, sand reedgrass, and switchgrass decrease and blue grama, sand dropseed, and sand sage increase. Annual weeds and grasses invade the site as range condition becomes poorer. Management of vegetation on this soil should be based on taking half and leaving half of the total annual production. Seeding is desirable if the range is in poor condition. Sand bluestem, sand reedgrass, switchgrass, sideoats grama, blue grama, and pubescent wheatgrass are suitable for seeeding. The grass selected should meet the seasonal requirements of livestock. It can be seeded into a clean, firm sorghum stubble, or ilt can be drilled into a firm prepared seedbed. Seeding early in spring has proven most successful. Windbreaks and environmental plantings are generally suited to this soil. Soil blowing, the principal hazard in establishing trees and shrubs, can be controlled by cultivating only in the tree row and by leaving a strip of vegetation between the rows. Supplemental irrigation may be needed at the time of planting and during dry periods. Trees that are best suited and have good survival are Rocky Mountain juniper, eastern redcedar, ponderosa pine, Siberian elm, Russian-olive, and hackberry. The shrubs best suited are skunkbush sumac, lilac, and Siberian peashrub. Wildlife is an important secondary use of this soil. The cropland areas provide favorable habitat for ring-necked pheasant and mourning dove. Many nongame species can be attracted by establishing areas for nesting and escape? cover. For pheasants, undisturbed nesting cover is essential and should be included in plans for habitat development, especially in areas of intensive agriculture. Rangeland wildlife, for example, the pronghorn antelope, can be attracted by developing livestock watering facilities, managing livestock grazing, and reseeding where needed. Rapid expansion of Greeley and the surrounding area has resulted in urbanization of much of the Olney soil. This soil has good potential for urban and recreational development. The only limiting feature is the moderately rapid permeability in the substratum, which causes a hazard of ground water contamination from sewage lagoons. Lawns, shrubs, and trees grow well. Capability subclass Ile irrigated, IVe nonirrigated; Sandy Plains range site. � 1 AGREEMENT REGARDING SAND AND GRAVEL MINING AND AUGMENTATION PLAN PERTAINING THERETO 1. PARTIES. The parties to this Agreement are WESTERN PAVING CONSTRUCTION CO., a Colorado corporation ("Western"), JAY L. GROOM and NANCY GROOM ("Groom"), THE WATER USERS ASSOCIATION OF DISTRICT NO. 6, a Colorado nonprofit corporation ("Water Users"), and THE SMITH AND EMMONS DITCH COMPANY, a Colorado mutual ditch company ("Smith and Emmons"). The reference to "Water Users" as used in this Agreement shall be interpreted to include the Water Users, member ditches of the Water Users, and the Smith and Emmons ditch companies, unless the context indicates otherwise. 2. RECITALS. Groom owns the property described on Exhibit A. (the "Groom" Farm). Western has leased the Groom Farm for sand and gravel mining and has applied to Weld County for a special use permit and the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board for a mining permit, to permit it to conduct sand and gravel mining activities on the property. It is also anticipated by the Water Users that the mining operations contemplated by Western may have an impact on historical surface and ground water patterns on and in the vicinity of the Groom Farm property, ( may affec : the flow of water in the Smith and Emmons ditch, and may ',crease the risk of ditch washout from flooding. Fur- thermore, the parties acknowledge that the construction of a lake, which is part of Western's reclamation plan, will result in additional evaporation from open water surfaces which will adversely affect Water Users unless augmented. The Water Users have no objection to Western's mining opera- tions and reclamation of the Groom Farm property if the concerns expressed above are addressed and the interests of the Water Users are satisfactorily protected. Western and Groom have agreed to protect those interests and the purpose of this Agreement is to set forth the specific agreements of the parties. 3. WESTERN'S AGREEMENTS. Western agrees as follows: a. To conduct its mining operations on the Groom Farm in accordance with the Mining and Reclamation Plan as finally approved by Weld County and the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board. b. To construct the lake which it constructs pursuant to the approved mining and reclamation plan in a good and workman- like manner and to equip the lake with such structures as are required by law. • - 1 - c. To relocate and reconstruct the Smith and Emmons ditch, as well as any historical wasteways crossing the Groom Farm property, in such a manner as to assure that no ditch user or person affected by such ditch shall be injured and in such a manner that the water and waste water flowing in such ditch will flow in the same manner and at the same time, and that such ditci and wasteways shall have the same capacity as they have historically had. The Smith and Emmons ditch shall be re- located and reconstructed according to plans and specifications approved in advance. The original ditch shall not be removed until the new ditch has been used for one irrigating season to show that it operates properly. Acceptance of the new ditch and abandonment of the old ditch shall not relieve Western of any of its obligations under this Agreement. If any ditches or laterals are eliminated as the result of Western's mining opera- tions or reclamation (for example, the plan contemplates elimina- tion of a lateral of the Smith and Emmons Ditch), Western shall obtain written consents from the water user affected by such elimination and/or relocation, or, in the alternative, a court decree permitting such elimination, and shall furnish copies of those consents and/or decrees to the Water Users. d. To guarantee Smith and Emmons that it will continue to receive water at the same points at which the ditch now flows from the Groom Farm property, and that the times and rates of delivery will not be changed nor will carrying losses he increased, as a result of Western's mining operations, Western affirmatively assumes the responsibility for delivering water to that ditch in accordance with the foregoing and agrees that if, because of its mining operations and reclamation, water cannot or is not delivered to the Smith and Emmons ditch in accordance with historical flows, Western shall obtain and deliver such additional water to the headgate of the ditch as is necessary to duplicate historic pattern or compensate user of the ditch for any losses resulting from Western's failure to do so. e. To guarantee to Smith and Emmons that carrying losses from seepage of the ditch as it passes through or around the Groom Farm property will not be greater than historical carry- ing losses or, if so, that such losses shall be replaced immediately by Western. Western agrees to install, within 90 days after mining permits are issued by the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board and prior to the commencement of mining operations, measuring devices cn the Smith and Emmons ditch above - and below the Groom Farm property so that an historical flow pattern before mining operations are commenced can be established. During and after mining operations and reclamation, Western agrees to take such action as is necessary to prevent increased carrying losses, including lining the ditch, if necessary. - 2 - r\ f. That it has installed and will maintain a system adjacent to the perimeter of Groom Farm to monitor ground water tables to determine the impact of its mining operations and reclamation on ground water levels on adjacent property. If the monitoring system indicates a change in the water table caused by Western's mining operations or reclamation, Western shall install a system for recharging ground water levels and/or an alternative method for protecting property owners from injury as the result of changes in ground water levels. Western affirmatively agrees to recharge ground water levels or furnish alternate water supplies to property owners whose ground water table falls as the result of its mining operations and reclamation. g. To pay to the Water Users the sum of $ as reimbursement for its necessary and reasonable expenses incurred in connection with its review of the mining and reclamation plan and the preparation of this Agreement. 4. GROOM'S AGREEMENTS. Groom agrees as follows: a. To file an Application for Water Rights, including storage rights, claiming that it has an appropriation of water by virtue of the contemplated mining operation and reclamation plan, subject, however, to this Agreement. b. To augment Boulder Creek, in accordance with the water augmentation policy for gravel pits of the Water Users Association of District No. 6, thereby preventing injury to other water users, by conveying to the Water Users Association of Dis— trict No. 6 an amount equal to two acre feet of augmentation for each surface acre of lake constructed. Western's current plans call for the construction of approximately 55 surface acres of lake. If at the end of its mining operations on the property, Western has constructed a lake having more or less than this number of surface acres, Water Users shall convey to Groom all water which has been conveyed to the Water Users by Groom over and above an amount determined by multiplying the number of surface acres of lake by two acre feet or, if necessary, Groorn shall convi:y to the Water Users additional water in order to equal the amount of two acre feet for each surface acre of lake constructed. Groom further agrees that the water rights which shall be used for augmentation in compliance with the foregoing provisions and in compliance with the water augmentation policy for gravel pits of the Water Users Association of District No. 6 shall be the portion of the water rights described on Exhibit B required by this paragraph, or comparable water rights. — 3 — c. In order to implement the provisions of this Agreement, the water rights described above shall be conveyed to the Water Users Association of District No. 6 by deed or by appropriate stock transfer and, the deed of conveyance shall recite or the stock certificate issued to the Water Users shall bear the following notation: "These water rights (shares) and the uses of water attributable thereto are restricted by an Agreement dated entered into between Wes- tern Paving Construction Co., a Colorado corporation, Jay L. Groom and Nancy Groom, the Water Users Assoc- iation of District No. 6, a Colorado nonprofit corporation, and the Smith and Emmons Ditch Company, a Colorado mutual ditch company, and are subject to the terms of that Agreement. Said Agreement is recorded in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Weld County, Colorado, and affects part of Sections Township 2 North, Range 68 West of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado." d. With respect to the water rights transferred and/or restricted pursuant to this Agreement, pay all ditch assessments until such rights are required for augmentation at and from which time the Water Users shall pay all ditch assessments. Voting of the :hares transferred pursuant to this Agreement shall be determined by the Board of Directors of the Water Users Associa- tion of Ditstict No. 6. 5. INDEMNIFICATION. Western hereby agrees to at all times indemnify and keep indemnified the Water Users Association of District No. 6, and the Smith and Emmons Ditch Company and their respective officers and directors, and hold and save them harmless from and against all liability for damages, loss, costs, charges and expenses of whatever kind and nature, including attorneys' fees, which they or any of them shall or may, at any time, sustain or incur by reason or in consequence of Western's mining operations or reclamation of the Groom Farm, so long as the proximate cause of such damage is due to circumstances which have been under the control of Western. Western shall not prov de any indemnity for damage caused by circumstances which have not been under its control, for instance, damage proxi-- mately caused by the failure to properly maintain the ditch after reclamation. 6. COVENANT RUNNING WITH THE LAND AND WATER RIGHTS AND EASEMENT, This Agreement shall be a covenant which runs with the land described on Exhibit A, and the water rights described above, and shall continue in effect and be binding upon the parties, their successors and assigns, unless or until the Water Users waive the terms hereof in writing or until entry of a judicial determination modifying this Agreement or determining that the provisions hereof are no longer required. - 4 - 7. WATER USER'S AGREEMENT. In considera tion of the covenants and agreements of Western, Groom, the Water Users and Smith and Emmons hereby: a. Withdraw any and all objections to the special use applization which Western has filed with Weld County and consent that the same may be issued at the discretion of Weld County. b. Withdraw any and all objections to the granting of the mining permit which Western has applied to the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board for and consent that the same may be ssued at the discretion of the Colorado Mined Land Reclamat on Board. c. Covenant that they will not raise any objection to the mining or reclamation conducted in accordance with the provisions hereof and the approved mining and reclamation plans, or commence any litigation seeking injunctive or compensatory relief arising therefrom except for violation of the covenants and agreements set forth herein. 8. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT. In the event that no Mining and Reclamation Plan is finally approved by Weld County and the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board, that mining permits are not granted, or that Western does not mine the property, this Agreement, at the written request of Groom and/ or Western, shall be null and void, and all water rights which have been conveyed or assigned to the Water Users pursuant hereto shall be returned to Groom, their successors or assigns. 9. ENFORCEMENT. This Agreement may be enforced by the Water Users, or any of its members who are adversely affected by any violation of any term hereof, by seeking any appropriate equitable and legal remedies, including injunctive relief, specific performance and damages. In the event that litigation is commenced by the Water Users or any of its members to obtain such enforcement, and the Water Users or any member prevails, Western or Groom or their successors and assigns (which- ever is found to be in default or liable) agree to pay for any reasonable attorneys' fees and court costs expended by the Water Users or the member in obtaining such enforcement. However, if Western or Groom prevail, the Water Users, or the member instituting the litigation, shall pay such fees and court costs expended by Western or Groom. 10. EXHIBITS. All exhibits referred to in this Agreement are, by reference, incorporated herein for all purposes. - 5 - 11. BINDING EFFECT. This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties and their respective successors and assigns. DATED: WESTERN PAVING CONSTRUCTION CO. THE WATER USERS A Colorado Corporation ASSOCIATION OF DISTRICT NO. 6, a Colorado nonprofit Corporation By By THE SMITH AND EMMONS DITCH COMPANY A Colorado Mutual Ditch Company By / JAY L. GROOM JR. NANCY GROOM — 6 - GRANT, MCCARREN 81C BERNARD WALLACE H. GRANT ATTORNEYS AT LAW HOWARD GRANT 1I906-i95s1 WILLIAM J. MCCARREN POST OFFICE BOX 979 JOHN 5 HOUGH 119'9-19791 DANIEL F BERNARC MARC R, CARLSON 515 KIMBARK STREET LONGMONT 1303) 776-9900 RICHARD N. LYON`, LONOMONT, COLORADO 00501 DENVER METRO 13031 s71_SSO9 JOHN J. MCHALE, JR. ROY S. HOWARD April 5, 1983 Weld County Department of Planning Services 915 Tenth Street Greeley, Colorado 80631 Re: Western Paving Construction Company - Groom Farm Case No. USR-551 :83:13 Attention: Michael S. Mullen, Current Planner Gentlemen: I am writing in response to your referral dated April 4, 1983 , regarding the above Application. A copy of the Application and supporting documents was forwarded to me as attorney for the Water Users ' Association of District No. 6, the Rural Ditch Company and the Smith and Emmons Ditch Company. I have reviewed the Application and discussed it with Mack Graham, representative of Western Paving Construction Company. Mr. Graham has also visited with Will Englehard, President of the Smith and Emmons Ditch Company, Dave Camenisch, President of the Rural Ditch Company and the Board of Directors of the Water Users' Association of District No. 6. We are presently working on an Aug • - mentation Agreement, similar to the Agreement recently entered into between Frontier Materials, Inc. , Stromquist Farms, the Water Users ' Association of District No. 6 and several ditch companies. That Agreement is 90% or more agreed upon and I anticipate that a final agreement will be arrived at in the near future, although because of logistics, it may take longer than that to obtain signatures of the parties. As soon as an agreement is arrived at, I will advise you and furnish you with a copy. Therefore, based upon the cooperation of Western Paving Construction Company to date, and in the past, and in anticipation of our arriving at a mutually satisfactory agreement, we find no conflicts between the Application and the interest of ou - clients. Very ticicly yours, r— N 1 -i Wallace H. Grant -P7[73(7,-, :l WHG:bm uPt� _"l __.. _`_L Enclosure I\) APR G 1983 Is_________ Welt! Co. Planning Commission NIT9mING BRAZING CARBURIZING SINTERING HYDROGEN ANNEALING einperature PRECIPITATION RDING QQ ///y CA RBOMIT iI DINti rocessing ,f�• SNORKEL OUI:NCHING® V M CRYOGENIC ScABILIZING BRIGHT HZARDENING 10477 WELD COUNTY ROAD 7• LONGMONT,COLORADO 80501 PATENTED, DECA RB FREE, CUSTOM HEA T TREATING TELEPHONE 303 772-0250 April 11 , 1983 Weld County Centennial Center Department of Planning Services 915 19th Street Greeley, Colorado 80631 Attn: Mr. Michael S. Mullen, Current Planner Case], USR-551 : 83 : 13 Gentlemen: We have several concerns about the proposed Groom Pit proposed to be operated by Western Paving Construction Company. Most of these items are in the process of negotiation with Mr. Wallace Grant, Atto-mey for District Six Water Users Association, and "Mac" Graham of Western Paving. They include, but are not limited to: (1) Relocation of two existing culverts in the Smith & Emmons ditch. (2) Installation of a new entry box on the property of Temperature Processing Co. , Inc. where the relocated Sm:Lth & Emmons will enter. (3) Reversing the slope of the ditch on the property of Temperature Processing to carry flow to the east from the new entry box (point of diversion) . (4) Adjustment of split voting shares to square with the by- laws of the Smith & Emmons Ditch Company. (5) Transfer of one pledged share of Smith & Emmons stock to District Six Water Users . (6) Installation of impervious clay on the south side of the Groom property so that the existing ground water tale on the Duckworth property, lying to the south, will not be adversely effected. It is our hDpe that the above items can be successfully settled and agreed to before the hearing on May 3, 1983. Weld County Centennial Center Department of Planning Services Page 2 We also note in the third paragraph of "Operation Standards" that the prcposed hours of operation are daylight hours . This seems to conflict with the requirements of the Weld County Comprehensive Zoning Plan for limiting hours of operation. Sincerely yours , Sa . iarres . SMITH & ENLMONS DITCH COMPANY WLE : jd Enclosure - 1 Weld Co.not of•Coto RICHARD D. LAMM !;e t d' ,iERIS A. DANIELSON Governor �' O State Engineer G 355H * 1876 * OFFICE OF THE STATE ENGINEER DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES 7 1313 Sherman Street-Room 818 --_ Denver, Colorado 80203 i! (303) 866-3581 �. w f May 2, 1983 --� Ccmmr __ Weld Co. Planning ssior, Mr. Michael S. Mullen Weld County Dept . of Planning Services 915 10th Street Greeley, CO 80631 Re: Western Paving, Groom Addition Dear Mr. Mullen: As requested, we have reviewed the above referenced application for a pit in Section 16, TUN, R68W. The application states that the mining operation will create additional pond surface area. The application also states that Western Paving will obtain a well permit for the additional pond surface area from our office if required. A well permit is required by our office since the source of water for the pond is ground water and since the wildlife in the area will beneficially use the reclaimed pond (see CRS 1973, 37-90-103) . Should Western Paving claim there is not a beneficial use of the pit water, the evaporation from the pond surface area created by mining would be considered a wasteful use of the ground water. Senior water right holders are rightfully entitled to this water. If there was a wasteful use of water, our Division Engineer would order the applicant to cease operations in compliance with CRS 1973 , 37-92-502(2) . Western Paving will not have difficulty obtaining a well permit if our office can accept as sufficient the contract included in the application between Western Paving, Jay and Nancy Groom, the Water Users Association of District No. 6, and the Smith & Emmons Ditch Company. This contract provides in part that Western Paving will replace water lost due to evaporation from the pond surface. The contract also provides that nearby ditches and wells will be protected from injury. Presently, we still have some concerns regarding the contract. These concerns would need to be resolved before we could accept the contract as being adequate. We feel that a meeting will be necessary to discuss our con- cerns with the Water Users Association of District No. 6. Also, before we can determine if the contract adequately protects senior water rights, the pre- sently missing information in the existing contract would need to be filled in. I Mr. Michael S. Mullen Page 2 May 2, L983 One issue not discussed in the contract is the source of water for the mine operation. The application states that water for dust suppression will be imported until a local source, properly decreed, is obtained. We would only comment that the imported source must also be decreed so as to allow this use. In summary, we have no objection to the proposed operation provided Western Paving has a legal source of water for mining purposes and Western Paving obtains a well permit for the created pond surface. For Western Paving to obtain a well permit , the signed agreement between Western Paving and others would need to he acceptable to our office. Sincerely, ØnD. Simpson, P.E. Assistant State Engineer RDS/JRH:ma cc: Jim Clark, Div. Eng. District 6 Water Users Assoc. ENT of DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY OMAHA DISTRICT CORPS OF ENGINEERS 6014 U.S. Post Office and Courthouse " REPLY TO Omaha, Nebraska 68102 ATTENTION OF: April 12, 1983 - - Permits Branch PO Box 5, Omaha, NE 68101j Weld Co. Planning Cmmissian Mr. Michael S. Mullen Weld County Department of Planning Services 915 10th Street Greeley, Colorado 80631 Dear Mr. Mullen: Reference is made to your letter dated April 4, 1983 informing this office of the proposed gravel mining operation adjacent to Idaho Creek located in Section 16, Township 2 North, Range 68 West, Weld County, Colorado. The Corps' jurisdiction over Idaho Creek stems from Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. Section 404 regulates the discharge of dredged or fill material in our Nation's waterways, lakes, and wetlands and such activities must be authorized under current regulations with certain conditions or permitted by a Department of the Army Permit. It appears that reconstruction or relocation of Idaho Creek may be necessary during the project. It is requested that Western Paving Construction Co. submit a final set of plans to this office for detailed review of permit requirements. If you have any questions, contact this office or telephone Mr. Rick Osborn at (402) 221-3056 and reference Permit Inquiry No. CO 25B OXT 2 005284. Sincerely, Ralph J. Miller Chief, Regulatory Functions Branch Operations Division STATE OF COLORADO DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS April 18, 1983 P.O. Box 850 Jxy v. Greeley, Colorado 80632-0850 (303) 353-7232 \ \ J �r 7 Weld County /7/I i : , / Off System Lc. } Western Paving Special Review Permit Department of Plannng Services aoa/az �a Michael S. Mullen IIe�tlCp' Pa 1 Mi . S. of SH 119 and mmss;o,; 1 Mi . W. of I 25 Weld County 915 10th Street. DOH FILE 45100 Greeley, Colorado 80631 Dear Mr. Muller : We have reviewed the Western Paving Construction Company application for an open-cut gravel mining operation and we refer you to the August 4, 1981 , letter from Mr. Deane Stipp, District IV Assistant Maintenance Superintendent on this matter. As indicated in that letter, gravel trucks using S.H. 119 must stay within legal load limits and not allow gravel to fall on the highway. In addition, we recommend that an estimate of the average daily traffic be provided by the applicant. This information would be helpful in evaluating the impact of this mining operation on the county roads and the intersection of County Road 7 and S.H. 119. We would be interested in reviewing any traffic volume information which can be provided. Thank you for the opportunity to review this application. Very truly yours , ALBERT CHOTVACS ACTING DISTRICT ENGINEER nc, g / ouglas Rames District Preconstruction Engineer DDR:jm Enclosure cc: A. Chotvacs D. N. Fraser (2) File: Crier-Jacobson w/enclosure E ®RnnDUr � �. To Planning Department Dale April 8, 1983 _ COLORADO Fron Weld County Engineering Department Subject: Submittal Completeness Applicant: WESTERN PAVING CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Development Name: Subdivision Change of Zone Sketch Plan X Special Use P OTX Review Preliminary Plan Conditional Use Permit Final Plan Amendment The above apllication is: Complete X Incomplete (No road agreement) in regard to engineering information which must be submitted to • proceed with a proper Engineering Department review. The following additional information is required: In regards to the maintenance agreement we have attached to the Special Use Permit for the existing operation, the Commissioners are working with Western Paving on a new road agreement on paving Road 7. Further information may be requested at the time of the review. By: c ut4-%3:JC e Donald R. Carroll Arlminic+rte+iuo Mnnannr WE-83-0012 ot3 y ( 11 RICHARD D. LAMM * *: * JOHN W. ROLD GOVERNOR 1o *// DIRECTOR r /876/ COLORADO GEOLOGICAL SURVEY DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES 715 STATE CENTENNIAL BUILDING-1313 SHERMAN STREET I DENVER,COLORADO 80203 PHONE(303)866-2611 / ; - 'i I ! , 2 III April 11, 1983 `� ! 1 weld Co. f13Thling Commiss or, Mr. Michael Mullen Weld County Planning Department 915 10th Street Greeley, CD 80631 Dear Mr. Mullen: Re: USR-551:83:13, Groom Pit Addition Western Paving Construction Company has applied for a special-use permit to expand gravel mining activities at the Groom pit, located in the N2 NE/4 sec. 16, T2N, R68W. The 80-acre tract contains about 15 ft of sand and gravel with 1 ft of overburden and lies on gravel deposits mapped as fl on our aggregate resource maps of the Gowanda and Longmont quadrangles. The mining plan calls for operation of the site as a dry pit following dewatering and discharge into Idaho Creek or it; irrigation ditches . Following regrading of the pit slopes to the usual 3:1 grade, normal filling of the site by ground water will result in a 55-acre lake. The augmentation agreement appears quite adequate to cover relocation of the Smith and Emmons ditch and protection of water rights. Regarding the realignment of Idaho Creek, as near as I can determine from the topographic map of the site, the relocation will shorten the length of the channel by about 360 ft and effect an increase in grade of less than 0.07%, which I doubt would cause any erosional problems between the creek's entrance and exit points. With careful rebuilding of the rest of creek channel , I would not anticipate any serious geologic problems with operation of the site. Sincerely, Stephen D. Schwochow Engineering Geologist bn SDS-83-038 GEOLOGY STORY OF THE PAST. ..KEY TO THE FUTURE To Michael S. Mullen, Planner Date April 12 1983 _ )ph Ron Stow, Environmental Health Services YTJ° / From Western Paving/USR-551:83:13 Subject: _ -- --- ents are as follows: ication must be made to the Air Pollution Control Division, Colorado De- =ment of Health, 4210 E. 11th Ave. , Denver, CO for an air emissions permit the site. Crushers must also be permitted through that Division. Lication must be made to the Water Quality Control Division, Colorado Health irtment, for a NPDES permit - for water discharge. 3e levels must be maintained within the specified parameters of the Colorado ae Control Statutes. porary toilets are permissible during the construction stage. . However, if permanent structures are constructed, they are required to be served by e means of septic disposal. `1i 1-.PI: 13 19E3 I.- 04 tQ. maim.Cnmmisslaa ( lit United States Soil 9595 Nelson Road, Box D s Department of Conservation Longmont, CO 80501 ' Agriculture Service March 8. 1983 Mr. Frank. M. Graham, Jr. Planner Western Paving Construction Company P. 0. Box 21649 Denver, CO 80221 Dear Mack : In reviewing the proposed mining plan for the Groom site, I have these comments : Concerning the plan to fill a portion of the area south of Idaho Creek, I suggest that after the initial grade is established, a layer of top soil be placed using B+ ika`i41 sandy loam soil (the area mapped as 1}0.'i'7 in the published soil survey) as this appears to be the better soil on the site. Because of the final configuration of the proposed pit, care should be given to the establishment of the south and east banks of the pond to prevent bank erosion. With these concerns addressed, the basic seeding rates as attached are recommended. Shrub and tree plantings for wildlife and windbreaks as discussed will meet the needs for erosion control . Sincerely, I I( /2( im Hamilton District Conservationist O 7-04 SOIL C0SERVATION SERVICE (File Code CONS-14) 011 O v JE SHEET FOR PASTURE, KAY AND/ 'GE SEEDING -� Work Unit Longmont Producer Western Paving SEEDING PLANS: Field Nos: 1/ Jrriaated Pasture Mix. Species Suggested Varieties Amounts-Pounds/Acre (PLS) PLANNED GRASSES ' Smooth Brume Manchar 6.5# P.L.S. AND LEGUMES i ' Orchard Latar 2.0(1 P.L.S. AlFalfa Ranger 2.011 P.L.S. P.L .S. = Pure Live Seed ( PLANNED SEEDING DATES: March 1 to April 15th or August 1st to September 1st. ' FERTILIZATION RECOMMENDATIONS: SEED BED PREPARATION RECOMMENDATIONS: Where soil permits, plow, disc, float and pack. SEEDING EQUIPMENT PLANS: With good grain drill and packer wheels. OTHER POINTS: (Specify LRA, irrigated, dry, or range, seed bed, depth of seeding etc.) Lbs. of bulk seed required per acre = lbs. of pure live seed desired per acre divided by the purity percent X germination percent. if For GPCP - Show Field No. and CIN. (rile Code CONS-14) es " 41/1 !IDE SHEET FOR PASTURE, HAY A. RANGE SEEDING Work Unit Longmont Producer Western Paving • SEEDING PLANS: Field Not: l/ Critical Area Planting Species Suggested Varieties Amounts-Pounds/Acre (PLS) PLANNED GRASSES Russian Wild Rye 5 N. P.L.S. AND LEGUMES Sweet Clover (Yellow Blossom) 3.5 II P.L.S. P.L.S. - Pure Live Seed • C PLANNED SEEDING DATES: FERTILIZATION RE(:ne1ENDATIONS: • • • SEED BED PREPARATION RECOFL4ENDATION5: SEEDING EQUIPMENT PLANS: OTHER POINTS: (Specify LRA, irrigated, dry. or range, seed bed, depth of seeding etc.) • Lbs. of bulk seed required per acre - lbs. of pure live seed desired per acre divided by the purity percent X germination rercent. I/ For GPCP - Show Title' No. and CIN. • ( 1 / MAILING LIST USR 551 Tull Cattle Co. 1300 Plaza Ct. N. #200 Lafayette, CO 8880026 Robert and Elva Duckworth 2719 Weld County Road 20-1/2 Longmont, CO 80501 Ward and Mable Burrett 9735 Weld County Road 7 Longmont, CO 80501 Richard and Rochelle Couffal 9701 Weld County Road 7 Longmont, CO 80501 Temperature Processing 10477 Weld County Road 7 Longmont, CO 80501 W.G. and Anna Nadine Richards 10003 Weld County Road 7 • Longmont, CO 80501 St. Vrain Ltd. c/o Richard Domenico 8200 West 67th Avenue Arvada, CO 80004. Phillip E. Cameniech 10504 Weld County Road 7 Longmont, CO 80501 John T. Coppers 9998 Weld County Road 7 Longmont, CO 80501 Wm. E. and F. Marcia Drew 9816 Weld County Road 7 Longmont, CO 80501 John and Delores Jacobson 7320 West 95th Avenue Broomfield, CO 80020 Hello