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Home My WebLink About830951.tiff APPLICATION & REPORT FOR: WELD COUNTY - DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING WELD COUNTY , COLORADO REGULAR MINE OPERATION-OPEN PIT LEHR PIT WELD COUNTY, COLORADO SUBMITTED BY: WELD COUNTY - DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING 933 NORTH 11th AVENUE GREELEY, COLORADO 80631 MR. DON CARROLL PHONE: 356-4000 EXT. 4750 PREPARED BY: c��v 0 ��$ McRAE & SHORT, INC. \493 1227 - 8th AVENUE GREELEY, COLORADO 80631 eu'e‘ PHONE: 356-3101 NOVEMBER 23, 1983 PROJECT NO. 119-831 030951 TABLE OF CONTENTS EXHIBIT ITEM PAGE TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 APPLICATION FORMS: COLORADO MINED LAND RECLAMATION 2 WELD COUNTY : USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW 5 A LEGAL DESCRIPTION 8 B AREA MAP 9 VICINITY MAP 10 C SITE MAP BACK POCKET D MINING PLAN 11 GRAVEL INFORMATION 12 MINING PLAN MAP BACK POCKET E RECLAMATION PLAN 17 F RECLAMATION PLAN MAP BACK POCKET G WATER INFORMATION 18 H WILD LIFE INFORMATION 19 I SOILS INFORMATION 21 J VEGETATIVE INFORMATION 21 L RECLAMATION COSTS 27 M COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL ZONING 29 N OTHER PERMITS & LICENCES 29 0 SOURCE OF LEGAL RIGHT TO ENTER 30 P OWNERS OF RECORD OF SURFACE & SUBSURFACE 33 1 • to./ Aeik O4 C0z0 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES P A itV 41664 9 D.Monte Pascoe,Executive Director �( $ MINED LAND RECLAMATION DIVISION DAVID C.SHELTON Director /876% Richard D.lamm4.831 Governor REGULAR (112) PERMIT APPLICATION •- FORM State of Colorado Application for Mining and Department of Natural Resources Reclamation Permit, Pursuant to MINED LAND RECLAMATION BOARD AND DIVISION 34-32-101 et seq. , C.R.S. 1973, 1313 Sherman Street, Room 423 as amended Denver, Colorado 80203 (303) 866-3567 (Type or Print Clearly) 1. Name of Operation LEHR PIT (pit, mine or site name) 2. Name of Applicant/Operator WELD COUNTY - DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING (name to be used on permit) 3. Address and Phone Number of 933 WORTH 11th AVENUE (P.O. BOX 758, GREELEY, CO. 80632) Local Office RRFFIFY. CO. 80631 PHONE: 356-4000, EXT. 4750 4. Address and Phone Number of General Office _ . Name and Phone Number of Person MR. DON CARROLL Staff Members Should Contact ---- - PHONE: 356-4000, EXT, 4750 6. Parent Corporation, If Any N/A (include name and address)7. --— Owner(s) of Record of Affected JUNE H. LEHR , 3254 County Road 20, Longmont, CO. 80501 Land (surface area) (if more than two, list in EXHIBIT P) 8. Cwner(s) of Substance to be JUNE H. LEHR Mined (if more than two, list in EXHIBIT P) 9. Source of Legal Right to Enter GRAVEL LEASE (indicate what type of proof is included in EXHIBIT O) See _ 34-32-I12(2) (d) Type of Mine and Substance to OPEN PIT FOR SAND AND GRAVEL be Mined (specify underground, ---- open pit, quarry, etc. and substance(s) to be mined) 423 Centennial Building, 1313 Sherman Street Denver, Colorado 80203 Tel. (303) 866-3567 2 REGULAR (112) PERMIT APPLICATION FORM -2- :1. General Location and Elevation ,SOUTH HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER, SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP (miles and direction from nearest town and approximate 10 NORTH, RANGE 67 WEST OF THE 6th P.M. , WELD COUNTY, site elevation) COLORADO ELEVATION = 5565 4 MILES SOUTHEAST OF CARR, CO. i2. County ---- WELD COUNTY 3a. Total Surface Acreage to be In- cluded in Permit. (see Rule 1.1(2)) 20.0 ACRES 3b. Total Acreage of Affected Lands — - (see Rule 2.11(14)) 20.0 ACRES 14. Application Fee (see RULE 2 to $3�_Dp - REQUEST GOVERNFNTAL AGENCY WAIVER determine amount, based on permitted area) :.5. Present Land Use (i.e., agri- GRAVEL BREAK IN PRAIRIE GRASSLAND cultural, industrial, etc.) 26. Surrounding Land Uses PRAIRIE GRASSLAND, SOME CULTIVATION i7. Proposed Future Land Use (final use after reclamation) PRAIRIE GRASSLAND ?8. List Mining Operations Currently NONE In Violation of the Act. (see 34-32-120) 9. The Lands Herein Do Not Affect TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE, NONE OF THE LANDS SO any of the Lands Described in -- Section 115(4) (f) of the Mined DESCRIBED ARE INCLUDED IN THIS APPLICATION. Land Reclamation Act. (specify affirmation) - — MAPS AND EXHIBITS r_h each of the five (5) copies of the application form, the applicant must submit a correspond- set of the maps and exhibits outlined in RULE 2, as follows: 1. EXHIBIT A - Legal Description 2. EXHIBIT B - Index Map 3. EXHIBIT C - Pre-mining and Mining Plan Map(s) of Affected Lands 4. EXHIBIT D - Mining Plan 5. EXHIBIT E - Reclamation Plan EXHIBIT F - Reclamation Plan Map • EXHIBIT G - Water Information EXHIBIT H - Wildlife Information • EXHIBIT I - Soils Information • EXHIBIT J -- Vegetation Information • EXHIBIT K - Climate • EXHIBIT L - Reclamation Costs • EXHIBIT M - Compliance with Local Zoning ) See 34--32-125(4)() & 109(6) &(3: E XJLSSIT N - Other Permits or Licenses ) See 34-32-115(4)&(4) (c) EXHIBIT 0 - Source of Legal Right to Enter ) See 34-32-112(2) (d) EXHIBIT P - Owners of Record of Surface and Subsurface Rights) See 34-32-112(2) (b)&(c) 3 RECULAR (112) PERi4Ii' APPL1CATIC:i FORM -3- NOTICE OF PROCEDURES After the application is considered "filed" (pursuant to RULE 1.1(10)) with the Mined Land Reclamation Division, notice procedures outlined in RULE 2.2 must be followed. (Format for such notices will be included in the letter you receive from the MLR Staff informing you of the _o:npleteness ("filing") of your application. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION This space can be referenced for further information of any of the items in this form. 'c the best of my knowledge, all the information presented in th 's appli atio is true and :orrect. BY: a0 4 Drew L. Sc e ti a TITLE: Director of Engineering N- (Signature by individual legally authorized to bind the operator to this application) DATE: November 21, 1983 i Rev. 3/9/82). / 4 APPLICATION USE ay SPECIAL REVIEW Department of Planning Services, 915 Tenth Street, Greeley, Colorado Phone - 356-4000 - Ext. 400 Case Number Date Received Application Checked by Application Fee Receipt Number_ Recording Fee ' Receipt eksmbex TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT: (please print or type, except for necessary T T' signature) I (we), the undersigned, hereby request hearings before the Weld County planning Commission and the Weld County Board of County Ccmmissioners concerning the pro- posed Special Review Permit of the following described unincorporated area of Weld County Colorado: LEGAL DESCRIPTION or SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT AREA: SJ SE; Section 1 R ft�77. L bESCSIPTION of contiguous property owned upon which Special Review Permit is proposed: Section T N, R 'd Property Address (if available) PRESENT ZONE A • AGRICULTURAL OVERLAY ZONES NONE TOTAL ACREAGE PECIPOSED LAND USED OPEN PIT MINE FQR SANG & GRAVEL EXISTING LAND USE RANGEI ANti SURFACE FEE (PROPERTY OWNERS) OF AREA PROPOSED FOR REZONING: Name: JUNE H LEHR Address: City Zip Home Telephone N Business Telephone $ Nerve: Address: City Zip Home Telephone F Business Telephone A Name Address: City Zip Home Telephone r Business Telephone 4 APPLICANT OR AUTIIORIZED AGENT (if different than above) : Iiame: WELtZ COOLY - OEPA,4TMFNI nc Ft,1GTNFE'1.LNC. (MR OQN fRPROL1 ) Address: 930 NORTH 11th AVENUE CityS:BEELFY—Ce—__ Zip RUfil! Home Telephone n� Business Telephone A35ji_4flf[ FIT. 47;0 Owner(s) and/or lessees of mineral rights on or ender the subject properties of record in the Weld County Assessor's Office: Name: JUNE H. LEHR Address: 54 W )2 20 City [ONUMvr1 i C5I Zip 5 1 same: Address: City — Zip _ Name: Address: City _ Zip I hereby dopo:c and state under the panalities of pe r,ury that all statements, proposals and/or plans submitted with or contained within thin application are true and corre- t to the best of my knowledge. COUNTY OF WEL:) ) STATE OF ) •`\e\`�t Siyn:t_ut'e: Gamer or Authorized lg^.n 14 Subper Ad anuO;wcrn to before me t:is ao y '7: .4/0"4.4011C-4.44,4' 19 93 )- ' L () NOTAN: P :ntl: /Z Z 7-0 • :v}J za:rtisr ^'y�'�r:irns_ __d_//P� —%r _ a'J 49e6 WELD COUNTY, COLORADO SPECIAL USE APPLICATION For OPEN CUT MINE PERMIT (gravel pits, etc.) weld County Department of Planning Services 915 - 10th Street, Greeley, CO Phone 356-4000 EXT 400 For Department of Planning Services Use Only Case Number: Date Application Received: PC Hearing Date: Section: , Township: North, Range: Nest Zoning District: Recording Fee: Permit Fee: Recording Fee Receipt #: Receipt Number: Application Reviewed By 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 GRAVE! (gravel, coal, borrow pit, etc.) mining operation for the following described unincorporated area of Weld County: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: TOTAL ACREAGE: 2. Surface owner(s) of area of land described Name:JUNE H..LEHR Address: 3254 WCR 20 Phone: Name: Address: LONGMONT, CU. 80501 Phone: 3. Owner(s) of mineral rights to substance to be mined Name: AS ABOVE Address: Phone: Name: Address: Phone: 4. Source of applicants Legal Right to enter and to mine on the land described: SEE REPORT : (Attach Certified Copy of any Document noted to the Back of This Form) 5. Address of applicant and general office WELD COUNTY - DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING Applicants address:P.O. BOX 758.GREELEY, CO. 80632 Phone:356-4000, EXT 4750 General Office address:933 N. 11th AVE. GREELEY. CO Phone: n 6. Identif80631 y any prior permits for open cut mining held by applicant or affiliated person: COUNTY HAS NUMEROUS PERMITS IN OPERATION 7. Description of Operation a. Types and number of operating and processing equipment to be employed: IOADER - 1 DOZER - 1 TRUCKS - 5 - 10 - CRUSHER - 1 b. Maximum number of employees: 15 , and number of shifts: 1 6 c. Number of stages to be worked: A)yFNW6Y AS, and periods of time each is to be worked: DEPENDENT ON BUDGET AND CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTAINANCE WORK IN THE VICINITY. d. Thickness of mineral deposit: 9 feet, and thickness of the overburden: 0 - B" e. This will be a U)t/dry 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): MINING OPERATION & ROAD MAINTAINANCE AND CONSTRUCTION AND ROUTES AND BRIDGES ARE CO-ORDINATED IN SAME COUNTY DEPARTMENT. 8. Description of Rehabilitation a. Proposed rehabilitation land use(s):RETURN TO ORIGINAL PRAIRIE GRASSLAND b. Source of technical advice for reclamation: U S, DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE, Soil fnNSFRVATTON SFRVIcE. c. Explanation of Reclamation Process: TOPSOIL STRIPPED AND STOCKPILES; BANKS SLOPED TO NOT TO EXCEED 4:1 AT ENU IF MINING OPERATION AND lOPSUlL RFPIACED. BANKS LEFT ROUGH TO MINIMIZE WIND EROSION & RUNOFF. SEEDING AND REE_VEGETATION COMPLETED AS PER RECOMMENDATIONS IN REPORT. I hereby depose and state under the penalitiee of per;ury that 411 statement , proposals and/or plans sutmitted with or contained within thia application are tIU. and correct to the best of my knowledge. COUNTY OF WELD --. STATE OF COLCR,A00 P, ! and f c' cc Signature: Owner or Authorized hgcn SerlbJ�d &lwfirn to before me this ay o.' L 19 3 • t ..! n �GYoAp 7GLA-4, I- 1 SE'1t. : U = _ c `A NOTARY P0ALIC /7Z]� Ar` J ••.v�=pg7l es.. tre Sirns_I /// d /9,6 dolt * .•5 Pied' of Survey_ b Al 90° 00' 00" 6 /320. 00' • O O ,Oe O � VVV ‘9 O W 20. 00 Ac. 3 OO Soo/O: /".:300' O O O O O a. to /roe .4nS of $P9innini S90. 00' 00" W /32O0O' merino'on- /Woo' 5 oot. 0 County Rood 120 5'o SA Lino 5'Pc. /, 9E Coe. gee, 1, 7./oAl., R4.7k/ $'K. / T. /oA., R/e7k/. LEGAL DESCRIPTION A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 1 , TOWNSHIP 10 NORTH, RANGE 67 WEST OF THE 6th P.M. , WELD COUNTY, COLORADO AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 1 AND CONSIDERING THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 1 TO BEAR SOUTH 90° 00' 00" WEST, AND WITH ALL BEARINGS CON- TAINED HEREIN RELATIVE THERETO; THENCE SOUTH 90° 00' 00" WEST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 1 , 1100.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00° 00' 00" EAST, 100.00 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 90° 00' 00" WEST, 1320.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00° 00' 00" EAST, 660. 00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 90° 00' 00" EAST, 1320.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00° 00' 00" WEST, 660.00 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; SAID TRACT OF LAND CONTAINS 20.0 ACRES , MORE OR LESS. SURVEYOR'S CERTIFICATE I DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT, UNDER MY PERSONAL SUPERVISION �o``�P�D�B.nM'v,, THIS PLAT AND LEGAL DESCRIPTION WERE PREPARED ON c`��,Q•�C>�Srega?y�' OCTOBER 26 , 1983 FROM AN ACTUAL AND ACCURATE SURVEY OF THE LAND COMPLETED ON JUNE 15 , 1983. 66161/9 ceendaafra 3A:4 GERALD B. McRAE, PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER AND "n°F.iC0%-°"° LAND SURVEYOR, COLORADO REG. NO. 6616 n FYI-MU T A 1 •— a ._,..,a4,• .„_,_______ I • : f - Tr 11 1,,. I .. L1� in 4 ��-1- ` � 1 } ��" _ r ,'`� j . .; i --- ... ,; - II h I. 1A- 1' 1 1 -I- -- - -y I- . 1 �; l }Lr t 1 7, ...—t I 120 I I , • �I� \--,--M. '�_..� �� 1 11N1 122 1 �i \, . �i J I ; . • II Iw_. e, ___�, Y ......... . ...• i . \ Iw-. ' .. m ... .. q- .. 7 Y o .. 4- �� •� . L • .A 1. • k . -.4 . m II t,•- x II -. 4\ I .. n. \.. .I( [ . _ILL 1 • u.__ • �4 I q�1 1 - r i�l�'� ^ I' ^��r..a ID.•1 t 1. Lt ] • - • " ' 1 4. A. •m •l m —tt f 1 p._. i > , .__ op 111 1 "- ► T R_. 1 I el • , 11.`I Lr r ..G lit Si A• 9 i1 _ ►�!' CIS Yn 1 El - - 7'�•y)t, • ..- 17Yr ulllR 43 I xt 1Li L _ is ,r ,► 4Y! 4S i i 40 •- 1 I\ O lJ/11�),1�11Mf:�ls S. ��►- N��•. m .. , s , ,.x_. r* o �' �,ri 1�s it - n EXHIBIT B w-_ _ ITV !� y"a 61t t r , a � � or AREA MAP - LEHR PIT til �! a -- 34 ' . j I� (` r t WELD COUNTY - DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING �I;E��`. r y,_ WELD COUNTY, COLORADO • It �36 / 32 ss 66,6 __ Fes I' .li5616 (1 1 1- B II S II i ) � h ri 00 T.IOIJ. l?.Io7W. nyr)rrrirrIl \ Gi j 0 fiLe1"211. 73tir.; J 56.86 48 kJ& an d do 120 !z s �,._,, _. I._,. Gravel Pit1�s6iz1� y X 1 o 1 I �I L W' � �. r � ° �� 8 o u I --S---'.N1t . 1 �.d (lam 1 s , t 593 1 5se> . k -. 77� lase? "s 5560 I L'- `. A ) B i I' I r / .1,5496 1.• C. �� O T �� I3 ��, Ili i 5s6�I / 17 o\ \/ /' ll / c// - \\). 0 �� 5 1 ,5 9? 1 (� _ ; ' alP; l�-zoo i., IIBM 1�. ;, ,.. i,(4i 5555 �__� �, i I fld'oin;n Own rs f(�, �ln 500' ' - v I .. �� crave <• :. lla.ol a�wPll II, ,, \ EXHIBIT B VICINITY MAP - LEHR PIT ) 24 / I \ 19 WELD COUNTY - DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING WELD COUNTY, COLORADO EXHIBIT D MINING PLAN The Lehr Pit is located in the Northwest corner of Weld County. Presently there is a large gravel pit to the East of the proposed site. The State Highway Department made major use of this pit during the construction of U.S. Highway No. 85. The pit has previously been known as the Tucker Pit or the Thomas Pit. It has been used by other contractors since. Weld County has used this old pit for the past three (3) years to obtain sand and gravel to use on County roads in the area in their gravelling and maintenance program. The gravel from this location is suitable for crush- ing and therefore, one of the better sources of material in this area. The County plans to extend this existing pit to the West and have obtained a 10-Year lease for the material from the Lehr Pit. Operation of the pit will be intermittant. The County, as budgeted or as a specific need arises , will move equipemnt to the site; the material will be processed and hauled to the jobsite. Normally, all material excavated and processed will be removed from the site and no major stockpiles will remain. Operating equipment will consist of dozers , loaders , trucks and a portable crusher. The County plans to continue the mining as it has been done previously, i .e. , moving into the Easterly face of the-site, across its North-South width. Existing topsoil will be removed from the area to be mined and placed on the previously exposed and finished pit area. Any excess topsoil will be stockpiled for the final reclamation process. The mining and processing will then take place. As each block of mining is completed, the pit edges will be finished to a 4:1 slope. The operation will be completely "dry" as there is no surface or ground water on the site. It is anticipated that size of the area to be worked at any one time will not be more than two (2) Acres. Initial quantity estimates indicate approximately 200,00 CY on the site. The County estimatesa 15 to 20 year life of the proposed pit. 11 EXHIBIT D 0 0 WELD COUNTY SOIL SURVEY PROJECT NO . - PROJECT ,6C4 %LIZ <.4ivey DATE SAMPLED ,S/j/j? /geo,00.r,O /4 LOCATION jfpttQ Tio/✓ Tact .fS� SAMPLE NO. / STATION ' - BORING NO. - SOIL TYPE 4r A .,,' (,o,Ay,7 DEPTH SAMPLE REMARKS : /."e-' ,v4ie Ator.Sff/A4, Ar o-vt T m „MAW/ /on s €.2F Toi/J -Au iii_- ..Clnt42/ AS/n%5"d A20 cr %sir �PFa 4 W.U/_-g /Lore ///on•�.a_f J SAMPLED BY) ,e,„ • • • 12 EXHIBIT D , f j ✓L.�. �/ " _l GRAIN SIZE CLASSIFICATIO PROJECT acres.eSu vsy PROJECT NO. — __ SAMPLE NO. 1 - ---_ DATE OF TEST -517_/7,' -- LOCATION o yypf __ /i gact..a) SAMPLED BY CLASSIFICATION > �,P�c a/ TESTED BY � ee€ kw?, Curs --- WEIGHT OF DRY SAMPLE AND CONTAINER _ co( 7z,/p WEIGHT OF CONTAINER 306 , do WEIGHT OF DRY SAMPLE � 6S , SO GRADATION SIEVE WEIGHT RETAINED % RETAINED % PASSING 1 SPECIFICATION ;; �,- - - loo - - - 2 -A- 3 as. 2O--- l3 66._ 84__,.a //Z / 7230 7. e_ ._ / z9/ . /S ye. 3/ 66, 8 fir /0/. .35- 9 ?8 6a S- 2/9. 9.6 ' ___.._2,02_ -_ 963_____ ._. r/0 a96 /o.s� . 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Assumed Water Content - - z o - Weight of Soil + Mold 25, // 25,58 23:2O >- 1-- -- - --- —-__ �_ — `- a Weight of Mold /4/.,c3_ /9!,63 i9.&3 - - wa WeIght of Soil in Mold --_ /a98 /D,5'..C //.07 W Wet Density, pcf • /39.70 /s%s96 /5/7,5 Dry Density, pcf /3277 /37./3 /377 --- --1--1-, 4 ,_ , _ .._,� ._ ___,' ` _ _ - -- —" -i-' Maximum Dry Density - - -- /37, 7P.C. F. W cn �_ -- :: ...5/A`/�,r'"`_ :- -_,_T. Optimum Moisture _ _- - = 7. 3 % -1I_ . _ -y_ 411 . + fl I MOISTURE % 15 GRAIN SIZE CLASSIFICATION PROJECT �,r�y, C .S/4Cy4/ PROJECT NO. SAMPLE NO. DATE OF TEST J,// a LOCATION 1---- /17 . SAMPLED BY 7.. ,lypedy/_� CLASSIFICATION _} %�ys7y�,Q TESTED BY Eli' f WEIGHT OF DRY SAMPLE AND CONTAINER WEIGHT OF CONTAINER 297. 60 WEIGHT OF DRY SAMPLE 362 90- GRADATION SIEVE WEIGHT RETAINED '% RETAINED % PASSING SPECIFICATION (sac Lao_9_ 21'. 80 d ?/, - boa----- - - - B. 259, 70 -- /0.99 ,72.8 2s_-SS z0e -- 798,- /o • 3/, 67 /, / -/2 -200 -Z 6 p0 - /_•- /O TOTAL WEIGHT 2.362. 30- % LOST , O3 FIELD MOISTURE CONTENT WET WEIGHT _ ATTERBERGLIMITS DRY WEIGHT LIQUID LIMIT �— LOSS PLASTIC LIMIT a % MOISTURE PLASTIC INDEX o_ GROUP INDEX — 16 EXHIBIT E RECLAMATION PLAN The Reclamation Plan is to return the site to its natural condition of open rangeland. A mixture of grasses suitable to the area has been recommended by the Soil Conservation Service. As noted in the soil des- criptions , this area is poorly suited to windbreaks and environmental plantings. As outlined in the Mining Plan, the County will initiate the reclama- tion plan as part of the mining operation. Thts area is a gravel out- break and there is essentially no topsoil material existing. The exist- ing vegetation and soil fines will be replaced on the site to provide as good a growth medium as possible. All finished areas will be shaped to not exceed a 4:1 slope. All areas will be left in a rough condition to minimize wind erosion and runoff and encourage natural re-seeding. Upon completion of the pit or the end of the lease, the County will complete the seeding of the site in accordance with the Soil Conservation Service recommendations. See Exhibit I & J, pp.21-26 of this report. 17 EXHIBIT E EXHIBIT G WATER INFORMATION The nearest defined surface flow is Lone Tree Creek located approximately one-half (1/2) mile to the East of the site and abount twenty-five (25) feet lower in elevation. Previous mining has not revealed any ground water at the site. Therefore, it is our opinion that neither the surface nor groundwater systems will be directly affected by this mining opera- tion and that no discharge permits will be required. Water will be used in the operation of the pit on the crusher; . as dust control on the site; and on the gravel roads used for hauling. A water tank truck will be assigned to the project when it is in operation. Water will be obtained by permission from stock water ponds or springs in the area , or hauled from the County Shops in Greeley. No major amounts of water will be used. 18 EXHIBIT G ii MINED LAND WILDLIFE QUESTIONAIRE for limited impact and select regular mine applications 1. Name of Company/Mine: WELD COUNTY (LEHR PIT) 2. Name/Address/Phone of Contact Person:DREW L. SCHELTINGA, DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING FOR WELD COUNTY, P.O. BOX 758, GREELEY, CO. 80632, PH: 356-4000, EXT. 750 3. Location of Mine: S 1/2 SE 4; 1-10-67 (County, Township, Range, Section to nearest quarter quarter; Exhibit A—MLR app1. ) 4. Nearest Town/General Location: 4 MILES SOUTHEAST OF CARR, WELD COUNTY, COLORADO. 5. Land Ownership (Circle)O Private 2. BLM 3. USES 4. Other GRAVEL LEASE TO COUNTY 6. Present Land Use: GRAZING 7. Proposed Final Land Use: RETURN TO ORIGINAL USE 8. Type of Operation: Ol Surface 2. 06WWWW4 9. Minerals being mined: GRAVEL 10. Number and Description of Surface Acres Disturbed by Mining/not including roads (Exhibit D-MLR) : ±20 ACRES 11. Miles of roads to be constructed: NONE 12. Life of Mine (years) : ±10 YEARS 13. Description of Operation and Reclamation -- Additional sheets may be attached (Exhibits B & E-MLR) Report being prepared. 14. Please enclose Maps of Project Operation, Disturbance Areas and Reclamation (Exhibit C. ) This will expedite processing. Your cooperation is appreciated. E - / SHORT, 'HO R T, `INC. 15, Prepared by: .e:sA �•!'li 4442' Date: zi /,T3 GERALD B. P1cRAE 19 EXHIBI H Porn ` of 2 MINED LAND WILDLIFE STATEMENT/EVALUATION (Revised) for limited impact and select regular mine applications The following information pertaining to wildlife is provided for use by Mined Land Reclamation Board in their consideration of a mining permit for: Lehr Pit - Sand & Gravel - S1, Sec. 1, T1ON, R67W, Weld County Name/Type and Location of Mine (Legal) Wildlife Species list: • Antelope, coyote, weasel, pheasant, dove, raptors, badger, numerous seasonal songbirds and small rodents. Endangered/critical species/impacted: No known threatened or endangered species. Critical habitats/vegetative communities impacted: N/A Assessment of impact: - Minor - Open grassland used for grazing - soil is sandy and poor. Mine Reclamation recommendations (include key species/habitats for which restoration is designed) . Grade and level the area and reseed to native grasses, should be protected from livestock until established. Prepared Bv: Don Bogart 0 Date: 7/5/83 Submitted Bv: Date: This statement is void if not processed within 1 Year. This analysis does not constitute approval of application. 20 EXHIBIT H Page 2 of 2 .-� United States Soil ( 6k Department of Conservation 4302 W. 9th St. Rd. , Greeley, CO 80634 Agriculture Service July 13, 1983 Gerald H. 'lcRae 'lcP.ae "< Short, Inc. 1227 8th Ave. Sreeley, CO 80631 lean Ir. Iciae: Please find enclosed information which you requested regarding the reclamation bf four open-pit gravel miNning operations located in Weld Co. , Colorado, on the following sites: 1 . Lehr pit SE* Section 1 , T1ON, R67W 20 + ac. 2. Sheffler pit SW-); Section 5, T11N, R57W 9 + ac. 3. Wilson pit St Section 30, TSN, R57W 20 + ac. 4. J. clmilce pit SET Section 12, T1ON, R60W 9 ± ac. The soils on these sites consist mainly of Cascajo or Peetz gravelly sandy loam. Descriptions of each have been enclosed for your review as well as vegetative inventories for the Lehr, Wilson and Ehmke pit'•areas. Vegetation adjacent to the Sheffler pit consisted primarily of crested wheatgrass and yellow sweetclover. Prior to actual seeding, the area should be shaped so that slopes do not exceed a grade of 4: 1 . Topsoil should then be replaced to a minimum depth of 6 inches. Selection of species was based upon existing vegetation near the sites as well as the ease of establishment exhibited by certain grasses on the soils involved. I have made two different seeding recommendations to be used on the four sites arid they are as follows: I, _Lehr, Wilson, and Ehinke_pits l ziac,to Varloty 3cieA % of Aix, be seeded Acres Total PL;' ' Vaughn Sideaats grama 50 4. 5 lbs. 4y ± 220. 5 lbs. Lovington Blue grama 30 0.9 lbs. 49 + 39.7 lbs. Pastura Little bluestem 20 1 .4 lbs. 49 + 68.6 lb ;. 328.8 lbs. PTT DES - Pure Live Seed = Germination X % Purity O 21 EXHIBITS I & J 1 II. Sheffler pit Variety Species % of Mix. lbs./ac. to be seeded Acres Total PLS Luna Pubescent wheat 100% 9.0 lbs. 9 81 lbs. PLS The above seeding rates are based on 40 PLS per square foot for critical area plant- ings. The seed should be planted to a depth of * to 3/4 inches using a grass drill equip- ped with a satisfactory feeding mechanism, agitator, double disk furrow openers and packer wheels. A straw mulch should be applied at the rate of 4000 lbs./ac. and should be crimped into the soil to prevent blowing. Several other mulching methods are available and I have enclosed a copy of our mulching standards and specifications for your use. Prior to seeding, fertilizer should be applied at a rate of 40 lbs. of phosphorus and 40 lbs. of nitrogen per acre. Seeding should be done in the fall of the year, usually after October 31st, when the ground is sufficiently cold enough to prevent germination before the next years grow- season. Spring seeding (before April 15th) is also acceptable, but not recom- mended, since spring tillage operations tend to deplete soil moisture. if a grass drill is not available and a broadcast method of seeding is used, the seeding rate should be doubled and the seed raked into the soil to insure good seed to soil contact. It is important that all critical area plantings be protected from disturbances by people, vehicles and livestock until the new vegetation has sufficiently been established. If I can be of any further assistance to you concerning this matter, please contact, me. Sincerely, Alan S. Forkey Range Conservationist Greeley SCS Field Office Pib7kp cc: :grew ?heltinga,-Weld Co. Engineer 22 CO-ECS-2 4/82 U. S. Department of Agriculture (180-1?-11) Soil Conservation Service ,11-)F'P' . Conservationist _ J Ily 7� iqFi Date RANGE CONDITION INVENTORY FLANGE SITE_ cal2FItliEAKS SOIL UNIT CASCA.JO f:.p SL LAND UNIT LEHR _-_ --� LOCATION OF INVENTORY :1F' 1-10-67 Field Number Acres VEGETATION • % composi- t in po- List of Plant Species tion by tential Grasses and Grass-like weight (air- plant com- ---------�_ _ dry) munity 11T LiaLIA THRKAr cQ.lI I':ET., IL 1 ;:k;:.' TI{F.F,r::.l. ' C fEATGRASS , •i, +2T�ii—i;T,ih•':.:�?. ''`-L2 -Eh -HhTR' '""'.r{ --- -- �, U T S �'i:EL,/_220E R 1mE VERF;RNn --- __ -- -_.- ,• V SPI..E. r.nr._.l.isr1"70 / PEPPERPO" '1`'[ :1��1 .—_ _ -- :/ . r rb- .+r:3 (',v. r._�r,i T•. ' �'K.}�.F.E'!�I� WED --_ - 1/T I _ / _1200.4 RAPE -T „�,1 x:70' T '' r.+H AT / WAVBY-LEAF THISTLE _ ._� GRO.J::I:'EL / LOCOWEED- 2/, SCA'-LET (J.OL'E'4AT,LOW / EVENING PRI'-1R..')S} �rt','rr SNAKEwE�I' : EGGAR ICKS T/', P US1j 'rr•vr.rtr;?,59 '1 1 PRTCKT. :•• PEAR CACTUS Other Forbs and Traces (T) Totals • 100',; 28 Vegetation Den=.t,' 25 t Rarac. Condzt)on Class ' 1. 1- Annual Yicl , Total _,- Kc,'h<, - _^ lbs/ac air-dry Major Animal Classes Planned for cATmtE •• Annual Palatable Yield , Total Kg/ha lbs/ac air-dry Annual Useable Yield, Total -_--_Kg/ha _--- --_--` lbs/ac air-dry • Range condition class may be lowered one condition class from Excellent, Good or Fa: : when total annual yield is significantly (259 ) below the site's potential. " See Lack page 23 20—Cascajo gravelly sandy loam, 5 to 20 percent 51 Peetz gravelly sandy loam, 5 to 20 percent slopes. This deep, excessively drained soil is on slopes; This deep, somewhat excessively drained soil is backslopes and shoulders of moderately dissected to highly dissected upland ridges and breaks. It formed in on backslopes and shoulders of moderately dissected to calcareous gravelly alluvium. Slopes are concave. Areas highly dissected upland ridges and breaks. It formed in are long and narrow and are 20 to 1,000 acres. calcareous gravelly alluvium. Slopes are convex. Areas Typically, 15 to 35 percent of the surface is covered are nearly linear in shape and are 20 to 1,000 acres in with gravel and cobbles. The surface layer is dark size. Typically, 15 to 35 percent of the surface is covered grayish brown gravelly sandy loam 3 inches thick. The next with gravel and cobbles. Typically, the upper part of the layer is calcareous very gravelly loamy coarse sand 21 inches thick. Below this to a depth of 60 inches or surfacei layer s grayish brown gravelly sandy loam 4 more is calcareous very gravelly loamy coarse sand. my thick, and the tlhick. The art is underlying brown very gravelly Included in this unit are small areas of soils, on loamy f sand 4 inches o thick. calcareous very material ll a backslopes, shoulders, and crests of upland ridges and depth of 60 inches or more is gravelly sand. breaks, that have fine-grained sandstone or siltstone at a Included in this unit are small areas of Altvan sandy depth of 20 to 40 inches; Rock outcrop on shoulders loam on the tops of upland ridges and breaks; Rock and crests of upland ridges and breaks; and Otero sandy outcrop on shoulders of upland ridges and breaks; loam and Stoneham fine sandy loam on the lower parts Bushman fine sandy loam on backslopes and foot of backslopes and on upland ridges and breaks. slopes of upland ridges and breaks; and Ascalon fine included areas make up about 25 percent of the total sandy loam and Wages fine sandy loam on foot slopes acreage. The percentage varies from one area to of upland ridges and breaks. Included areas make up another. about 20 percent of the total acreage. Permeability of this Cascajo soil is moderately rapid to Permeability of this Peetz soil is rapid. Available water a depth of 3 inches and rapid below this depth. Available capacity is moderate. Effective rooting depth is 60 water capacity is moderate. Effective rooting depth is 60 inches or more. Runoff is slow, and the hazard of water nches or more. Runoff is medium, and the hazard of erosion is high to very high. The hazard of soil blowing is water erosion is moderate to very high. The hazard of slight. soil blowing is slight. Most areas of this unit are used as rangeland. A few Most areas of this unit are used as rangeland. A few areas are used as a source of gravel. areas are used as a source of gravel. The potential plant community on this unit is mainly The potential plant community on this unit is mainly blue grama, little bluestem, sideoats grama, and prairie blue grama, little bluestem, sideoats grama, and prairie sandreed. The average annual production of air-dry sandreed. The average annual production of air-dry vegetation ranges from 500 to 1,200 pounds. vegetation ranges from 500 to 1,200 pounds. If the range is overgrazed, tho proportion of preferred If the range is overgrazed, the proportion of preferred forage plants decreases and the proportion of less forage plants decreases and the proportion of less preferred forage plants increases. Therefore, livestock preferred forage plants increases. Therefore, livestock grazing should be managed so that the desired balance grazing should be managed so that the desired balance of preferred species is maintained in the plant of preferred species is maintained in the plant community. community. Management practices that are suitable for use on this Areas that are heavily infested with undesirable plants unit are proper range use, deferred grazing, and rotation can be improved by proper grazing management, grazing. Livestock grazing should be managed to protect Management practices that are suitable for use on this the soil in this unit from erosion. Slope limits access by unit are proper range use, deferred grazing, and rotation livestock and results in overgrazing of the less sloping grazing, Mechanical treatment is not practical because of areas. If the plant cover is disturbed, protection from the stony surface and the steepness of slope. If the erosion is needed. Loss of the surface layer results in a plant cover is disturbed, protection from erosion is severe decrease in productivity and in the potential of needed. Loss of the surface layer results in a severe the soil to produce plants suitable for grazing. decrease in productivity and in the potential of the soil in This unit is poorly suited to windbreaks and this unit to produce plants suitable for grazing. Slope environmental plantings. The main limitations are the Hinds access by livestock and results in overgrazing of high content of lime and the moderate available water the less sloping areas. capacity. Supplemental irrigation may be needed when This unit is poorly suited to windbreaks and planting and during dry periods. Summer fallow, environmental plantings. The main limitations are the cultivation for weed control, and selection of adapted large accumulations of lime and moderate available plants are needed to insure establishment and survival water capacity. Supplemental irrigation may be needed of seedlings. This map unit is in capability subclass Vle, when planting and during dry periods. Summer fallow, nonirrigated, and in Gravel Breaks range site. cultivation for weed control, and selection of adapted plants are needed to insure establishment and survival of seedlings. This map unit is in capability subclass Vlls, nonirrigated, and in Gravel Breaks range site. - 24 CG-ECS-5 U.S. Department of Agriculture 6/B2 Soil Conservation Service ( 150-12-II) • PART I - GRASS SEEDING PLANNED Planner: c F nroca Late Producer: Y 7/11 Contract or Agreement / 1. Field No. Ac. Contract Item No. _ Practice No. and Name ('ritical Are� Plantinp land Resource Area 67 Irrigated Dryland X Range Site ({ravel breaks 2. Planned: light disking to remove weeds & Seedbed Prep: (a) Method break uA surface crust Seeding Operation: (a) Method: drill }' (b) Approximate dates interseec (c) Clean tilled broadcast Firm seedbed ---- Stubble cover (b) Drill spacing fi—f?'f (c) vale Interseed ---- TYpE (d) planti ny CC'tr 4 1 „ Other Fertilizer: Weed Control : Pounds actual per acre N2 2n lhs (available) P205 40 lbs. Mowing: X K Chemical : _ Type d Amon'^t Dates: Mulch: Kind: straw Amount: y.00a pounds/Ac now-applied: how-ancnored: Crisped Anchoraje depth: Seed: ( 1) 2) Required PLS rates % of spe:les variety Species per acre ( 100%) in mixture _Vaughn_ cirieoats gra>na, 9.0 lbs/aa. 50, Jovinptnn Altte grams 3 01hs /ac 3DG' P•stura Littlo bluostem 7.0 lbo.-/ao. 20M (3) (4) (5) PLS seeding rate Total °LS lbs/ per species/Ac. Planner species planned ( I)x(2) Acres (3)x(4) 4.5 lbs. Ggi 220.5 n 1 Lbq 49+ 39.7 -s 1 lbs. 44f ' 6R A TOTAL, 32g,,,A lbs PLS Remarks: UT ?' pure iive Senri� — 2 farmi nation �9 P '+drt 328.8 lb �— 25 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Technical Guide Soil Conservation Service Section Iv Colorado All Field Offices February 1982 STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATION MULCHING - 484 (Acre) Standard Definition 8. Straw or Hay Mulch Applying plant residues or other I . The material will he grass materials not produced on the site to hay or cereal grain straw ( both the soil surface. referred to as straw in these specifications) . Purpose 2. The normal rate of appli- To conserve moisture; prevent surface cation shall be 4,000 lbs/ac. of compaction or crusting; reduce runoff air-dry material spread uniformly and erosion; control insects; and help over the area. establish plant cover. 3. At least 50Z of the mulch Conditions where practice applies by weight , hall be 10 inches or mote in length. On soils subject to erosion on which low-residue-producing crops, such as 4 . The straw wiLL. he free of grapes and small fruits are grown; on noxious woods. - critical areas; and on soils that have a low infiltration rate. 5. (inc of the following, methods of anchoring the straw mulct will be used: Specifications a. Manufactured mulch A. General netting: Mulch netting will be untied hand ti;;itt over straw. I . The area shall be relatively MuLth netting wiIL be held firmly smooth and free of gullies or drifts. in place by metal pins commer- cially available from mulch net 2. Mulching material shall be manufacturers for this purpose. applied immediately before or after They are usually made of 8 guage seeding unless seed is applied with wire and are 6-8 inches long. Pin the mulch. When stabilizing sandy spacing will he in accordance with sotLs it is recommended that seeding the manufacturer 's instructions. will he done after mulch application II. the soil H sandy or otherwise to prevent seeding too deep. For loose, use ion;;er pins and wooden additional information refer to stakes to firmly secure the Agronomy Technical Note #47 (Rev . I) . netting;. TON #l82 2/82 26 484-2-Mulching b. Asphalt: Either liquid or emulsified asphalt products may be blown on with the straw, or sprayed br sprinkled after the straw is spread. An application rate of 0.10 gal/sq.yd. or 500 gal/ac. should be used with the liquid asphalt and a rate of 0.04 gal/sq.yd. or approximately 200 gal/ac. should be used for the emulsified asphalt. Manufacturer' s recommendations should be followed in the mixture of asphalt and carrying agent. c. Other products are polyvinyl T acetates and organic tackifiers. d. Mechanical method - special equipment is manufactured specifically for this purpose. However, if a "mulch crimper" is not available, a farm type disc plow can be used by setting the disc straight and apply adequate weight to crimp the straw 4 inches into the soil. C. Jute Netting A heavy woven jute mesh designed for mulching. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. O. Excelsior Mat A wood product covered with a plastic netting. Installation will he in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. E. Erosion Control Fabric or Blanket A biodegradable po Lypropylcne uctLerial constructed with knitted yarn interwoven with strips of paper. Installation wilt be in accordance with the pani facturer's recommendations. P. Feedlot or Barnyard Manure I . The manure must be of a type that has 607 or more, by weight , heavy chunks 5 inches or more in diameter. Granular or powdery manure will not meet specifications. 2 . The minimum rate of application shall be 20 tons per acre spread uniformly over the area. 3. The manure will be applied immediately before or after seeding depending on conditions determined by the technician. TGN 11182 2/82 26-a EXHIBIT L RECLAMATION COSTS Due to the type of proposed reclamation, the site conditions, and final land use, the costs of reclamation are expected to be minimal . Good management and control during the mining operation by the County Engineer will minimize the expense to Weld County (the owner and operator) . Reclamation costs are estimated to be as follows : Site preparation $50.00/Acre Fertilization, Seed & Planting $200.00 Mulch $100.00 $350.00/Acre Total Cost = 20 Acres X $350.00 = $7000.00 The attached letter guarantees reclamation of the site by Weld County. 27 EXHIBIT L • a DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING 411 ; PHONE(303)356-4000 P.O. BOX 758 GREELEY,COLORADO 80632 ik COLORADO November 21, 1983 Mr. Peter V. O'Connor Reclamation Specialist Mined Land Reclamation Division 423 Centennial Building 1313 Sherman Street Denver, CO 80203 RE: Reclamation Costs , Exhibit L Dear Mr. O' Connor: According to Section 34-32-117 . (1) (E) of the "Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Act" , as amended, county govern- ments may substitute a written guarantee in lieu of surety . Weld County is hereby guaranteeing that the Lehr Pit will be reclaimed in accordance with the terms of the permit and section 34-32-116 , and recognize the cost will be approximately $7 , 000 . 00. Thank you for your cooperation. Sincerely Q Drew L. Sc elti Director of Engineering DLS/dm 28 EXHIBIT L EXHIBITS M & N LOCAL APPROVAL Application has been submitted concurrently to Weld County for "Use By Special Review" . There are no additional permits , licenses or approvals which must be obtained locally for this sand and gravel mining operation. Final approval will be submitted as soon as obtained. 29 EXHIBIT M & N RESOLUTION RE: APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN JUNE LEHR AND WELD COUNTY, COLORADO FOR USE OF SOIL AND/OR GRAVEL FOR ROAD PURPOSES ANb AUTHORIZATION FOR CHAIRMAN TO SIGN 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, Weld County is in need of soil and/or gravel for the construction of County roads, and WHEREAS, June Lehr owns certain land located in the SE: of Section 1, T10N, R67W of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado, on which there is soil and/or gravel suitable for use in construc- tion of County roads, and WHEREAS, an agreement for use of soil and/or gravel for road purposes between June Lehr and Weld County has been presented to the Board of County Commissioners, a copy of said agreement being attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners deems it advisable and in the best interests of Weld County to approve said agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Com- missioners of Weld County, Colorado that the agreement for use of soil and/or gravel for road purposes between June Lehr and Weld County be, and hereby is, approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chairman be, and hereby is, authorized to sign said agreement. The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 2nd day of March, A.D. , 1983. ] y -i- BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ATTEST: 11 � . I /' '%7fh WELD COUNTY, COLORADO Weld County Clerk and Recorder , and Clerk to the Boa yd C .uck Carlson, Chairman By:. T1A7)LYY A ./,-71'.. ;- /I'At7 . Deputy County 'Clerk Jo . Martin, Pro-Tem APPROV CC a �/ AS TO FORM: � vu/7�-- cS e R. Brantner f- County Attorney Norman Carlson quAtAne J hn on DAY FILE: March 7, 1983 30 EXHIBIT 0 15S; LT.g:+:eering Depart:ent AGREEMENT FOR USE Cr >; �I _�:d iC�. C'::''iF.= ?OR RC\D PURPOSES • THIS AGREL ENT, made t:.is 3rd day of February , 1983, by and between June Lehr, 3254 Weld County Road 20, Longmont, CO 80501 hereinafter referred to as C:oner, or: Lehr Pit 20 Acres within SE: (Address) Sec. 1, T1ON, R67W (SEE ATTACHED MAP), and the WELD COUNTY DEPART- MENT OF ENGINEERING, for the 'eenefit and on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners, Weld C'cunt_, Colorado, hereinafter referred to aS Weld County. WHEREAS, Weld County .s 1:- hoed cr soil and/or gravel for the construction of county to<.d.:, and WHEREAS, Owner owns certain: las:d or. which there is soil and/or gravel suitable ;or use .in construction cf county roads. NOW, .ZHEREFORE, Owner and Weld County agree that Weld County may use its equipment to remove the soil and/or gravel from Owner's land. Owner and Weld County also agree to the following provisions: (if none, write none) The County will obtain any necessary permit from State Mined Land Reclamation Board, as well as any appropriate Special Use Permit granted by the Weld County planning Commission. Top soil will be stockpiled and replaced when the operation has been completed. The County will be responsible for keeping cattle within fence dur- ing mining or hauling operations by installing a temporary cattle guard and/or gate. Owner 'r1ELD v Note: If you agree with the terms of this agreement, please sign the original and return to us as soon as possible. Also, feel free to add any terms to the agreement you feel are necessary. 31 EXHIBIT 0 • A DDITI :•3A'_ I,ROVISIONS 1. Term of Agreement. The term of this agreement shall be from the date of execution to and until 10 years later. 2. Property Description. The Owner hereby agrees to grant to the County the right to enter the following described property situated in Weld County, Colorado: 20 Acres within SE: Sec. 1, T1ON, R67W (SEE ATTACHED MAP) Southeast of Carr, Colorado 3. Royalty on Sand and Gravel. The County agrees to pay the • Owner a royalty of $0.45 Cu. Yd. for a:1.materiai remover: during the term of this lease. Such royalty`is to be paid on a monthly basis for material removed. • 4. Access. The Owner ay_ees to provide land for haul road and direct access to the work area. The County agrees to construct and maintain said haul road in good condition and to obliterate haul road at termination of this agree- ment. 5. Books and Records. The County agrees to keep accurate records of all material, removed from said described lands and will, at all reasonable times, make said records availa- ble to Owner,for their inspection: 6. Notices. Any notice of terain.. :ion or other demand by the Owner or the County shall be 5., writing and forwarded by certified mail the following address: Owner: June Lehr 3254 Weld County Road 20 Longmont, CO 80501 County:`•:_J Co 1— _.;ser_rg Deoartment 937 RerLe Avenue P. O. Scr 750 Greeley, CO 80632-0758 32 EXHIBIT 0 AFFIDAVIT OF INTEREST OWNERS SURFACE ESTATE Application No. Subject Property PART OF SOUTHEAST QUARTER, SEC. 1, TOWNSHIP 10 NORTH, RANGE 67 WEST OF THE 6th P.M. , WELD COUNTY, COLORADO STATE OF COLORADO ) ss. COUNTY OF WELD THE UNDERSIGNED, being first duly sworn, states that to the best of his or her knowledge the attached list is a true and accurate list of the names , addresses and the corresponding Parcel Identification Number assigned by the Weld County Assessor of the owners of property (the surface estate) within • five hundred (500) feet of the property subject to the rpplication. This list was compiled from the records of the Weld County Assessor, or an ownership update from a title or abstract company or attorney, derived from such records , or from the records of the Weld County Clerk and Recorder. The list compiled from the records of the Weld County Assessor shall have been assembled within thirty (30) days of the application submission date. l_ The foregoing instrument was subscribed and sworn to before me this 22nddaY November , 1983 by Kathryn A. Wolking WITNESS my hand and official seal . My CommissiQ,n :expires : U /-P,-eu i r Notary Public 1221 8th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 34 NAMES OF OWNERS OF PROPERTY WITHIN 500 FEET Please print or type NAME ADDRESS, TOWN/CITY, ASSESSOR' S PARCEL STATE AND ZIP CODE IDENTIFICATION II 3254 Weld County Road 20 June H. Lehr Longmont, Co 80501 All of Section 1 62030301000006 Harold SidwelL Inc. Garr,_ CO 80612 East HSl'f Sec. 12 62030312000007 Randall P. Yates Carr, CO 80612 NW4, .Sectibn 12 62030312000009 35 AFFIDAVIT OF INTEREST OWNERS MINERALS AND/OR SUBSURFACE Application No. Subject Property PART OF SOUTHEAST QUARTER, SEC. 1 . TOWNSHIP 10 NORTH RANGE 67 WFST. OF THE 6th P.M. , WELD COUNTY, COLORADO. STATE OF COLORADO ) ss. COUNTY OF WELD ) THE UNDERSIGNED, being first duly sworn, states that to the best of his or her knowledge the attached list is a true and accurate list of the names and addresses of all mineral owners and lessees of mineral owners on or under the parcel of land which is the subject of the application as their names appear upon the records in the Weld County Clerk and Recorder's Office, or from an ownership update from a title or abstract company or an attorney. **This Affidavit is not to be n construed as a guarantee of I)/ // //1:-V) title and the liability of -- the Company hereunder is (7/ limited to the fee paid for this report. The foregoing instrument was subscribed and sworn to before me this 22nd day of _November 19$3_ By Kathryn d,_Wniking-_ WITNESS: rq hand ''and official seal . My `Eon ssl'd expires : Ock&-2 �.2.J 29 S • 1221 8th Avenue Notary Public Greeley, CO 80631 36 MINERALS AND/OR SUBSURFACE OWNERS OWNERS: Amy F. McElroy (1 interest) and Richard Melton Alt (i interest) 5954 Raymond Way Bunker Hill Road Sacramento, Calif. 95820 Tamworth, NH 03886 LESSEES: Power Resources Corporation P. 0. Box 622, Casper, WY 82601 Wyoming Mineral Corporation 3900 So. Wadsworth Blvd. , Lakewood, CO 80235 Van K. Bullock 1410 Security Life Bldg. , Denver, CO 80202 General American Oil Company of Texas 800 Anaconda Tower Bldg. , Denver, CO 80202 **This Affidavit is not to be construed as a guarantee of title and the liability of the Company hereunder is limited to the fee paid for this report. All the above Mineral and/or Subsurface Owners documents refer to Oil and Mineral Rights (including oil , gas , hydrocarbons and coal ; and Uranium , Vanadium and other fissionable source materials and with no specific inclusion of sand and gravel resources. 37 Hello