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Home My WebLink About20012126 Weld County Department of Planning Services ;' ,. February 5, 2001 ATTN: Kim Ogle Case #USR-1306 ed Ccuriy pinl1r!ig C_ pT 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 4 2001 RECEUJ' ED Dear Mr. Ogle, We are writing to oppose the Use By Special Review Permit #1306 application by Platte Sand and Gravel, LLC. Currently, we are in the process of purchasing the property located at 10997 WCR #36. We had no idea, at the time of negotiating with the current owner, what was being planned for the land directly behind and to the north of the property. We first must say that our concerns are not of a personal nature against Mr. Tom Sharkey or Mr. Rocky Hoffschneider. We understand fully their right to the mineral claims on their property. We also send this letter with all due respect for Weld County policy under Section 22-5-80 of the Weld County Comprehensive Plan. However, we do believe that USR #1306 does not warrant approval. Our leading concern is for that of the immense and diverse wildlife populations in the area - especially the bald eagle population. We know of at least 11 adult and juvenile bald eagles which utilize the trees directly behind 10997 WCR #36. Weld County wildlife biologist Courtney Crawford recently indicated that, based on data gathered by their department, that at least one and possibly two night roost sites have been confirmed within the proposed mining boundaries. They now have volunteers documenting throughout the day, the continuing activity of these birds as nesting season fast approaches. Mr. Crawford also indicated that the possibility of a nesting site exists which would require by federal law significant restrictions on mining and hauling in proximity of up to a half-mile range. We request that no approval of any disruption of this site be granted until it is accurately and completely surveyed for the specific activities of this endangered species. There is also the possibility of other endangered species for which no site survey, that we are aware of, has been completed. We request that the proper surveys for the Preble's meadow jumping mouse, the Ute Ladies'tresses orchid, as well as proper survey's for possible other endangered plants and vertebrae, be required before any disruption of this land occurs. In our view, we as human beings are charged with the stewardship of the earth and its wildlife. We must take responsibility for caring for all species, let alone those we are mandated by law to care for which are now in danger of extinction. This area is one of the few existing today with such a diverse wetland and dryland population of wildlife. Populations of burrowing owls, badgers, foxes, coyotes, hawks, falcons and numerous other mammals and waterfowl call this property home. We must do what we can and at the very least, what is required by law, to preserve their quality of life. The sheer scope of this project, with 40 acres of exposed mining occurring at any one time is simply not in compliance with the Weld County Comprehensive plan which specifies "reasonable and orderly development of mineral resources". The number of other plants (concrete batch, asphalt batch, asphalt recycling, etc...) would turn this beautiful, peaceful, rural area into an industrial site. icai 2001-2126 The quality of life in this area would seriously decrease. Most of the residents here, ourselves included utilize the surrounding roads (which would become haul routes) for our leisure and recreational activities - most of which involve horses. This would become all but impossible given the rate of truck traffic and the noise which would accompany this traffic. The peaceful existence of this agricultural and farming community would be destroyed. Psychologically, the unending noise, dust and light poses significant risk to all of us - animal and human alike. The traffic volume is of great concern to us. The numbers quoted in the application do not appear to include up to 200 employee vehicles, delivery vehicles, or incoming trucks bringing in asphalt or concrete to be recycled. Looking at all of this together, we start to get a picture of 300-500 vehicles per day. In a 10-hour period, that works out to be approximately one vehicle every 1-2 minutes! A traffic study, to our knowledge, has not been performed for the proposed haul route. We request that a traffic study be completed before any decision regarding the application is made. The surrounding roads are not designed for this type of heavy traffic. No mention of mitigation concerning traffic, school bus routes or safety considerations was mentioned in the application. In investigating other nearby gravel mines (of which there are several - although the application states there are none), we found that they all are immediately accessed by at least one main, paved highway or byway. The application states that one of the benefits of this location is its easy access - yet a new road must be built, and the haul route runs directly through a rural community (where we and other community members ride on horseback, travel in slow- moving farm vehicles, etc...) before traveling several more miles to reach the highway where they will pass two other working gravel mines! We have serious concerns for ourselves and our children in negotiating this much traffic on these country roads. The new road extending WCR23 to the north would intersect our only means of arriving to and departing from our home. We would be coming and going in vehicles as well as riding on horseback across this road. Considering the number of vehicles planned (which of course could be more depending upon "market demand"), we feel we will be running a risk every time we come home, leave, or ride our horses out of our drive. No mention of these potential risks exists in the application. Nor is there adequate consideration to the noise of"fake brakes" - a potential hazard for anyone riding a horse nearby. Horses spook quite easily with any sudden, loud noise. No mention is made of liability for injury caused by a fall from a spooking horse due to traffic or noise from traffic. We also have serious concerns about the stability of the water table and our own and others' domestic wells. No mention of liability for changes to the water table and the possible resulting dry wells is mentioned. We cannot endorse an operation of this size that does not adequately address the need for responsibility around the viability of the surrounding wells - both domestic and agricultural. We are concerned about mosquito populations rising to an intolerable level due to standing water. Again, no mention was made concerning this problem. Noise Pollution. At the levels stated in the application, 200 feet away will be like living on an industrial site. This is not acceptable for the homeowners, including ourselves who fall within this 200 foot range. Dust Pollution. We are concerned that watering the roads twice a day will in no way be sufficient for the type and volume of truck traffic planned. It is mentioned in the application that dry mining may occur at the discretion of the operator. Nowhere does it address dust mitigation for anytype of mining activities. Light Pollution. No mention is made around lighting requirements. Twenty four hour availability of the plant area for maintenance, etc... will require 24 hours of lighting. Already this particular community has had to adjust to the large St. Vrain Power Plant, which lights up the sky and surrounding area 365 nights per year. Perhaps that is enough to ask of one community. This excessive lighting is potentially unhealthy for the humans and animals which endure constant night exposure. Migratory patterns of many species of birds are thrown off by human, artificial lighting. Nothing is mentioned in the application addressing lighting intentions. In the application, it is stated that the plant area will be moved as needed. Moved to where? We are concerned that at some point the intention is to move the plant further south for the convenience of the operator. Considering the concerns around the bald eagle habitat as well as the potential of living with a plant site directly in our backyard we strongly oppose the idea of a moveable plant. Perhaps the plant site will move further north with the anticipated railroad access? We don't know, and without delineating a permanent site, neither does anyone else until its too late. We are deeply concerned about the hours of operation. Four a.m. to 8 p.m. is not in line with "reasonable and orderly". The disruption to our and other's family, farming and rural life would be immense. In the fall, we breed two of our mares. Upon consultation with our veterinarian, we have serious concerns about encountering problems with both breeding and gestation due to the stress put on these animals living in such close proximity to the high volumes of noise, traffic, dust, and various other �-- mining and plant activities. Finally, we understand Weld County to be committed to preserving prime agricultural land. As we are moving from Boulder County, we know what it is like to live in a county which has developed so much of its agricultural land that there are yearly struggles to find enough hay and alfalfa to feed local livestock. Prices of $9-$12 per bale are now the norm and people feel lucky if they can find any at all. Hay and Alfalfa are trucked in from southern and eastern Colorado in order to supplement ever dwindling supplies. Boulder County did not think ahead about their agricultural needs. Weld County however, is aware of theirs. This is an opportunity to support and be in compliance with both the town of Platteville's and Weld County's comprehensive plans. As new citizens, we fully support the county and town in their endeavors to maintain quality of life for their citizens. The rejection of USR#1306, based upon its non- compliance with both comprehensive plans, will let people know that Weld County is indeed serious. Thank you in advance for your time in reading our concerns. Sincerely, D e and Jill Eldredge C February 6, 2001 I '2001 Weld County Dept. of Planning Service t <7, 5.` ' `' 1555 N. 17th Ave. Greeley, Colo. 80631 Attention: Kim Ogle RE: Case#USR-1306 We own 80 acres and are also buy another 80 acres next door which border WCR 40 and 25. Our home is located on the corner of that intersection. It currently is a productive working farm. Our concerns are with future water table levels(will taking 600,000 cu. yds. of gravel yearly) lower our water table and if so make our water wells fail? Another concern is traffic on WCR 40 (it is called a local delivery route in the application, no reference is made to the number of vehicles, type of vehicles this is very vague. An added concern is for local children(we have one daughter age 10) who rides the school bus on this road and WCR 23 and 36 every day where there could possibly be 120 or more large trucks driving daily. Not only is it unsafe it is very dangerous with the condition of these older county roads, widths are decreased by numerous culverts, ditches, fence lines, farm equipment and others. Air quality is also a concern, spring and summer months are already a hardship with existing traffic dust, I can only imagine it being worse with the added traffic. Will we be able to open our windows and enjoy the country air, and life style we choose years ago? Last but not least we oppose the industrial applications concrete and asphalt batch plants, asphalt and concrete recycling plant, pre-cast concrete plant. For what possible reason would we want those activities to be located in the center of a viable agricultural area that we have now. To sum up we live in weld county because we choose to.We farm our land as it was intended to when generations past broke it from sagebrush. Please help keep it that way for future weld county residents. We urge you to oppose USR#1306 Platte Sand and Gravel, LLC Thank You, .11-ZHPC.09..49 Donald C. and Barbara L. Boos 19113 Weld County Rd. 25 Platteville, Colo. 80651 970-737-2976 EXEUNT Imo_ February 7, 2001 Weld County Planning Department Attn: Kim Ogle ,' 1555 N 17th?we Greeley, CO 80631 RE: USR-1306 F R' ` - ^ ` Dear Mr. Ogle, Please enter this letter into the file as opposition to the above referenced Use By Special Review case. Although I live approximately three miles from the site of the proposed gravel mine and batch plants, I feel strongly that my quality of life would be impacted by the mining. The traffic pattern could possibly send as many as two hundred gravel trucks directly in front of my home on Highway 66. The application states that Highway 66 and WCR 21 would be the access for reaching south of Platteville towards the Denver area. Anyone who is familiar with Highway 66 already knows that this highway is quite possibly one of the most dangerous stretches of highway in Colorado at the moment. The road is not designed for that amount of truck traffic. And it appears to me that the route that Platte Sand and Gravel has chosen is designed specifically to avoid checking at the Port of Entry that is one half mile south of Platteville. I strongly suggest,if it has not been done already, that Weld County Roads and the Colorado Department of Transportation do a traffic study on the intersection of Highway 66 and WCR 21. I'm quite sure that the results will be that the intersection does not meet the safety requirements for the volume of traffic the gravel mine would demand. In addition to the traffic issue,I have other concerns. The length of the permit, size of the operation and the batch plants in a flood plain seem to be overzealous. I have concerns with the wildlife of the area, the historical content of the area, and the impact of such a large operation for such a length of time on the surrounding landowners. Although there are differing opinions about the impact of mining to water supplies, this mine, simply by its size and length could impact surrounding prime agricultural property by drying up or severely limiting the quality underground wells. Sincerely, Linda Pyeatt 9826 Hwy 66 Platteville, CO 80651 Mr. Kim Ogle,Planner �1�.�d _-L' Weld County Dept of Planning Services 1555N. 17th Ave. Greeley, CO 80631 ate, c9 -, As an adjoining property owner to the proposed Platt Sand and Gravel, LLC (Case #USR-1306) operation I am very concerned about: • The length in years of the permit requested, which would turn an agriculture property into an industrial site. • The lowering of the water table to the surrounding property, which has occurred with other similar operations. • The amount of traffic that will be added to the county roads, which will make my travel to and from work more dangerous as well as for all the school buses that travel these roads. • The quality of life that I have enjoyed, since 1983 will be destroyed by dust, noise, pollution, loss of water, wear and tear on the roads, and the disrupting of the lives of the wild life which is abundant at this location. • Preservation of our history should be of great importance and this location is the site of the original Fort St. Vrain trading post. I want it to be known that I Kathryn Hardin stand opposed to this request to permit such an operation. Kathryn Hardin 11250 WCR 38 Platteville, CO 80651 r II EXHIBIT February 8, 2001 Mr. Kim Ogle Planner Weld County Department of Planning Services 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, Colorado 80631 Royce A. Reinick 11049 W.C.RD. 40 Platteville, Colorado 80651 970-737-0454 Dear Mr, Ogle As a concerned citizen of Weld County, at the intersection of Weld County Road 40 and 23, my family is opposing the Use By Special Review Permit #1306 application by Platte Sand and Gravel, LLC. First, my children wait for the school bus to pick them up at approx. 7:30 a.m., and drop them off at approx. 3:30 p.m., on road 40 at the intersection of road 23. My family is not the only family with children getting on and off the school bus at this intersection. As declared in the application road 40 will be used for material needed in the immediate vicinity of the mine. This means all potential 130 loads with destinations North of road 40 will access road 40 at the intersection of road 40 and 23. This would be the shortest rout to Gilcrest, LaSalle, Milliken, Johnstown, "Greeley", "Loveland", "Ft. Collins",.. You now see the potential risks. Each morning and afternoon we have two school busses that travel on road 40 that we can see from the intersection of road 40 and 23. The first travels North on 23 and turns East on 40, the second travels West on 40 and turns south on 23. Keep in mind that the 130 outbound loads per day amounts to 260 round trips on road 40. Second, road 40 is extremely narrow from highway 60 to the intersection of road 23. As you travel these 3 miles, the width of the road is inadequate for this increased traffic. The telephone poles are directly off the road to the north approx. 10 feet from the centerline of the road. Today if I am West bound on road 40 and sharing the road with an East bound truck; I stop next to the telephone poles to allow room for the truck to pass. This issue needs to be addressed today with school busses. Road 40 is the narrowest at the end of our driveway, the exact place that the school bus stops to load and unload our children. Third, the amount of dust generated on road 40 today poses a health issue. If a vehicle is directly in front of you on road 40, you must let them advance a '''A to 'A a mile to allow the dust cloud to clear. If you don't, you cannot see the vehicle in front of you or on coming traffic. Keep in mind that a dairy is located at the intersection of road 40 and 23. The milk barn is approx. 50 yards South of road 40. This increased traffic and increased dust would create a huge health risk to the quality of dairy products produced on this farm, and decrease the over all health of the cattle due to breathing dust. EXM1Bff I Fourth, the amount of noise generated from this amount of truck traffic would drastically reduce the quiet enjoyment of our property. Previously we owned a home at the intersection of highway 60 and road 46. This is the truck route to the ConAgra feedlot East of highway 60. The J-Brakes would start at 5:15 a.m. and continue until approx. 5:30 p.m. This is the same situation we would have at the intersection of road 40 and 23. Fifth, the passing of permit #1306 would devaluate our property by approx. 25% of the appraised value with out the truck traffic. No one would purchase the properties along the truck routes with this amount of truck traffic, dust, noise, and increased risk of having an accident. No one. As a real estate broker with past listing near gravel pits, no one wants to be exposed to the truck traffic, dust, noise, and increased risk of having an accident. Also, the mounds of sand, gravel, asphalt, used concrete, used asphalt, and wash out sights of concrete trucks, do not help with the overall sight of the adjacent land. Pour a 75-foot high mount of sand, gravel, asphalt, used concrete, and used asphalt in your back yard and you understand how the valuation of your property diminishes. Sixth, when Platte, Sand& Gravel L.L.C. dewaters the site of excavation, how long before our shallow water wells dry up? This is bound to happen especially in a dry year like we had in 2000. Seventh, we have much better places to install sand and gravel pits. Last year Ed Kammerzell @ 22434 highway 60 Milliken, Colorado sold his river bottom property only 6 miles from Tom Sharkeys property. This sand and gravel pit has highway access directly to highway 60. The trucks will not pass any house on a dirt road to access the highway; no school bus issues, and the proposed processing sight will be %2 a mile from the nearest resident. We ask that you give careful consideration to our simple concerns contained in this letter. We do not want permit#1306 to be approved. We have hundreds of other places along the South Platte River and St. Vrain Creek to install a sand and gravel pit that will minimize the conflicts by 90%. Royce & Tania Reinick Remmington, Mason, Magnuson Reinick Gildefietttmi-, gyali -; /q /o / /e:ry, °ye_ /e.d County Pianniuig Dept. /5-55 N / '7/=` 4o- 1 % 2001 igtte-lit3 3 � E + a D atit4 /214 0)4 , r /1,,30 nobt, O2- yuzfrt-LtTt2- tr ° -ear a— Q �Y�- Ov•.Q- � CA1� vyt we,Nifyijert v;\ Yrti-le-tk y fruvvitA,-+ etv,e,Q *Ikcete 0_271_41-o Wit, )(we. 1 -4,Le-c) 14-1 Lyeic.42) o-u\s20 IA-Ae-z-ta A w unit UA`-tt^-t_1?-1 0 U'u.2 0. SA l ".. ��2��✓ZP Guti W_/ -4-- Clb-dfY 161 -Q1L-11Y-'`I ItZ,(1-€,PLe-eL-4 ste-dt G _ Feo uytj yit4/1&41 pia 1/1^ 9-ge hateAe- , )2DZ 3 [ f- 36 �-. itya l �Q ,Co o63l February 8, 2001 'i'kid CCu:1 y Pi-nn ,ig D.)p, Kim Ogle 12 20W Weld County Department of Planning Services 1555 N. 17th Ave _' I 11 Greeley, CO 80631 RE: USR#1306, Platte Sand and Gravel, LLC Dear Mr. Ogle: This letter is to express our concerns with this application. We would like you to delay your decision to approve this application for the following concerns: 1). School Bus route - Weld County Road 23 is on a main school bus route for Weld District RE-1. 2). Farm equipment traffic - We farm farms on weld county roads 21, 23, 25 1/2, 32, 36, and 38. With most of the equipment exceeding 20 foot in width this would be a serious traffic hazard. r 3). Water wells - We are concerned our irrigation and domestic wells will be effected. 4). Property Values- Our understanding is this size of a project should benefit both the applicant and the neighborhood. We are greatly concerned that our values of our property will diminish. We are in the process of having our property appraised to justify this concern. 5). Blind Intersection - The corner of WCR 23 and 32 1/2 (where the bridge over the Platte River is higher than the intersection)the visibility is limited. 6). Traffic Control Study - We want a traffic control study completed before a decision is made on this application. We ask you to give consideration to our concerns in this letter because we feel this will greatly effect our quality of life. rib Stacey L. Odenbaugh \Brenda K. Odenbaugh Shirley . Odenbaugh 16114 WCR 23 16114 WCR 23 16124 WCR 23 Platteville, CO 80651 Platteville, CO 80651 Platteville, CO 8065 t 970-785-2861 970-785-2861 970-785-6181 CO ?4c E Weld County Planning Dept MtZ . tLt A CE,LEt -Pt- t.JE� ce . 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I have owned this property only since December of 1999. During the past year, I, as well, as family and friends, have worked incessantly to improve this property. I have spent a great deal of time and money. This property is not only my home but it has also become a reputable horse boarding and training facility. I have many boarders who cherish the peace and serenity out here. This proposed gravel pit and haul route has brought much concern to myself and my boarders. I have many young horses and many"green" riders that board here. My liability as a trainer and facility owner would increase dramatically with 100-300 trucks driving down my property boundary on a daily basis. I would also like to mention the amount of noise and �-•• dust that the excessive amount of traffic would bring. I depend on monthly boarding fees and training fees to keep this property and feel as though this gravel operation and especially,the haul route, will eventually disable my efforts to keep this property. In addition, the area hosts several Bald Eagles. There is a roosting site not far from the proposed haul route. The mining activity and increased traffic is sure to force the eagles out of the area. I am also extremely concerned about water table protection. It has been brought to my attention that the water table will change, especially with a mining operation of this size. I am not only concerned about my domestic well but also the irrigation well that provides water to 20 or more acres of alfalfa. Afterall, this area is zoned agricultural not industrial! There are so many issues concerning this proposed mining operation USR#1306. The extreme size of the operation, the proposed access which affects so many residents, the wetlands and riparian areas, water table protection, schoolbus routes, and numerous other concerns are extremely valid reasons why this application requires thoughtful consideration. I appreciate your consideration in this matter. Sincerely, Kristi Plutt Weld County Resident EXPOS Weld County Planning Dem 11419 WCR 36 FEB l , 20W Platteville, Colorado 80651 February 12, 2001 RECEIVED Mr. Kim Ogle, Planner 1/ �d Weld County Department of Planning Services 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, Colorado Dear Mr. Ogle, This letter is written in opposition to USRli1306. We live in close proximity to both the mining site and the designated haul route specified in the application by Platte Sand & Gravel, LLC. We ask that you consider the negative effects this project would have on our farm and our community. The following concerns need to be considered: • The noise, air and water pollution created by the operation. • The traffic on the haul route would greatly diminish our safety in using the roads for agricultural purposes as well as routine travel by car. • Degradation of our wells for agricultural and personal use. • Loss of property value. • Diminishment of our agricultural way of life which is why we chose Weld County to live in. • This application lacks fundamental compliance with current Weld County Code. Our concerns are detailed in the United Neighborhood Letter regarding this application. Thank you for your consideration of these issues.L)ttit 614.1. 1 O Jean Brandenburg 3P.4,• Bruce Rippb EXHIBIT 1 II _ ) ) Weld County Planrh )Dept. Neighborhood Letter January 29, 2000 l-LP ? _, 2001; UNITED NEIGHBORHOOD RESPONSE , RE: USR#1306, Platte Sand & Gravel, LLC SIGNATURE PRINTED NAME PHYSICAL ADDRESS CITY/STATE/ZIP , /ti.— A , 1�'L\Ln` Li�: �`' c`x\\\'�C `�`- \ \� \ � �`� I1�- �j� ,C` fi("\ 'Xl 1\`?' .)A t jonr/d- She oil Gc)c ;Jane/ j9(c /9 (.Jck 051/4. Plc, Ikvl,i//c , C° VX657 c&C ,C5 -L., %�eJe i~C.:,S ,,,,.,,< _ / 9 6 (9 (if cR 2 5 17-z. n4 lie L.,I4 c ' ice 5/ / --' 6did _ e7,0-, /sr-n/4)79 4 //lao.6' nit 3 _ c/A7/,ed;7/. n3) eb6,-, .111- sagrfirn m. /.r//GSaAI g26n w e.n. e2g-- Plate v,//e , l'D zrDgS 4.. .._ /3 (A.AA____. 6. lA1: C.s.N ?Le p % (A c.w. z.t Pfaff-.a.;, 114 i Ct, RODS / 'rL✓'C lCG ., 1.7; // C . .(//, i'1 -C / ' //e L�c . I . L 6.4- -C�r i.c/k:'-G' LY_Z 5> / J t,nas c _ 13 ve L��Y, ) //�� R 324 2 . -e (- L Sloes- q0-Z vv). (7o-v, \pc\rU v. r '2 11.E 1 ViW� Lao PIqH vMQ E?)G•5I %,),_i_ lLv 6ac‘ kkifac,05k _ it‘00 Lact Ti2 >L+ku; Ir a I / EXHIBIT 10 I 02/13/2001 13: 07 9707852937 DEPRATT PAGE 02 January 17, 2001 Mr. Kim Ogle Weld County Planning Department 1555 N. 17"' Ave. Greeley, CO 80631 RE: USR-1306 - Rocky Hoffschneider(Platte Sand & Gravel, LLC) The following questions are submitted after careful review of the application submitted by the referenced company above. 1. The following are established gravel pits within the immediate surrounding area. The company states that there are no other gravel pits in the area. How can a statement like this be made with the following list: a. Varra Companies - Highway 66 and County Road 19; b. Hall Irwin - 1-25 and County Road 24 (Brighton, Greeley, Windsor) c. Camas and Lafarge (Greeley Area); d. Odenbaugh Pit - County Road 23. e. Yvv.M1.ke,,. ?: k-. t-c utu.e ( o 2. Why should there be another batch plant and precast plant within four (4) miles of the already established Platteville Ready Mix on the east side of Highway 85? 3. In a letter prepared by Mr. Steve O'Brian, of Environment Inc., dated December 11, 2000, Page 3 - He states that "This application can stand on its merits and we can work around their regulation to protect endangered species." Why should this organization be able to work around any regulation when everyone else (Camas, Lafarge, Hall-Irwin) be made to abide by the law? 4. Mr. O'Brian also verbally stated to Mr. Dave Eldredge, (individual wanting to purchase the property that is surrounded on all sides by the proposed properties for mining) that, "300 vehicles will blow down WCR 23 a day." This is a far cry from the proposed 20+ trucks stated in the application. 5. Page 25 of the said application is a Noise Report, however, I deem this worthless due to the fact is was not a "site specific" report. EXHIBIT I _CPA_ 02/13/2001 13: 07 9707852937 DEPRATT PAGE 03 Questions Regarding Platte Sand and Gravel Page 2 of 4 USR -1306 6. The proposed plant and equipment is stated to not be closer that 500 feet to the property line. The statement made in the application states that they do not believe the noise generated from this operation will disturb surrounding residences. Flow can this be stated if the noise report on Page 25 is not site specific? 7. There is one house that is severely affected by this operation due to the fact it is surrounded on all four sides of its property lines, not more than within 200 feet of the operation. What are noise levels at that location? 8. In the noise report, Page 25 of the application, it doesn't mention if the decibels of noise made by the equipment were made with equipment in the working mode or in an idle position? This would have a significant difference in the noise levels. 9. Has FEMA been consulted regarding the effects of storing asphalt for recycling in a flood plain? Is an Asphalt plant even allowed within a flood plain? What are the FEMA requirements regarding temporary structures in a flood plain? r 10. The entire mining area is in a FP1 or FP2 zone, except for the old ranch headquarters. Will the proposed shop area and plant be elevated above the 100 year flood mark? The Hoffschneider house is at an elevation of 4763.5 and the north end of the mining area is at 4734.5. It would appear that there is almost 30 feet difference in elevation. Will the stock piles of material (i.e. gravel, sand, rock, and recycled asphalt) affect the 100 year flood plain mark? In other words, the lake is dug out and full of water and the material is stock piled around the lake. Will this force flood tables to raise? 11. The application states two continuous shifts of 4:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.. What happened to the 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. scheduled in the summer and a 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m shift in the winter? (This statement was made to Mike DePratt and Dave Eldredge by the Weld County Planner - Kim Ogle). 12. The application states that vehicle speed will be 15 mph on interior roads. Who will be in control to enforce that speed? Should the truck-speed on the county roads then be posted as 25 mph on WCR 23 for all trucks over five (5) tons? This would include all gravel haul trucks, concrete trucks, asphalt trucks, pre- cast trucks and semi's associated with this operation. 02/13/2001 13:07 9707852937 DEPRATT PAGE 04 Questions Regarding Platte Sand and Gravel Page 3 of 4 USR -1306 13. It is well known that WCR 36 is used as a "short-cut" for semi's to dodge the port of entry. Should WCR 36 be posted 30 mph for all vehicles five (5) tons or more? 14. Dust control by watering twice a day is inconsistent. Why not Envirotech (what the County uses on WCR 36 and 23) as the dust control agent? What time of day would the watering of the roads take place? 15. The "Sharkey" property is covered with thistle ( a noxious weed as per the Weld County Agricultural Department). They have done nothing with the weeds they have now. Will this mining project, such as the removal of top soil, help spread this already established thistle problem? Should a weed consultant be employed by the company to ensure no further spreading to the surrounding agricultural properties? 16. What does the "buffer area" consist of? 200 feet along the property lines? Will this area be planted with trees, landscaped or left as is? 17. Will the "buffer area" be used as a driveway or road? 18. How will the company tie in their proposed road at WCR 23? How do they propose entering WCR 23 or exiting WCR 23 with regards to safety of the public? There is no Right of Way (ROW) west of WCR 23, as stated in the application (see Attachment 1 - Quit Claim Deed, dated August 31, 1972, which gives that 60 feet of ground back to the property owners - i.e. Mr. Norm Swank). 19. There is a statement on Page 25 of the application which says that the company will work with the-neiohbors. Should the company be required to give the owners an option to be bought out? Such as a relocation settlement? 20. 4:bo o •p appraiser be called in to appraise the surrounding properties prior to the ining,operatibn to establish property values? What about relators opinions oft the resale value of the property after a pit is started? Is it hard to sell your property next to an active pit? 21. Mr. Francis Adler, a long time resident Of the area in question, has mentioned a historical site marked by a monurdentwhere the old Fort Saint Vrain once stood. This would be directly in the mining EttteS(,'bdt has not been mentioned. 22. Should it be 'p rohibited" to use.a "Jake Dfakw for semi's on County Roads 23 and 36, entering the proposed pit areal 02/13/2001 13: 07 9707852937 DEPRATT PAGE 05 Questions Regarding Platte Sand and Gravel Page 4 of 4 USR -1306 23. Why will this mined area remain in the private use of the land owner after each lake is completed? Surrounding neighbors are forced to "put up with" this disturbance for the next 100 years, however, we will not be able to enjoy the proposed benefits? Varra Companies is turning their area over to the Town of Firestone as a pristine open space for the public. Why does this company retain the privacy? Surrounding neighbors will be giving up their privacy for 100 years with nothing in return. 24. What are the benefits that Weld County, neighbors, and the surrounding agricultural areas will see that the company talks of? It is understood that most of this gravel will end up at this companies sister location located in the Littleton area. How does this benefit Weld County if it is being shipped to another location 60 miles out of Weld County boundaries? 25. In Section 6 (24.7.1.3) of the application a statement explaining the uses permitted will be compatible with the existing surrounding land uses, including a description of existing land uses of all properties adjacent to the property. The answer given was that the mining within 200 feet of a home and land owner will have little affect on the surrounding uses. What about the property value and serenity? These things are priceless to the surrounding area. It will greatly affect the area especially the areas to the south. There is more than five (5) homes to be affected, despite what is stated in the application. 26. This mine is next to an urban growth area. The Town of Platteville's growth area is North to WCR 36 and West to WCR 23. This mine will impact any further growth that may happen North of WCR 36. If this mine goes for the full proposed 100 years, how can the Town of Platteville expand to the North? The Town's plan shows expansion to WCR 36 by the year 2025. This only covers 25 years. The Town of Platteville will need to expand to survive. However, if a 100 mine is in the way, it interferes with the comprehension plan of the Town. These questions are respectfully submitted for the sole use of the Weld County Planning and Zoning Department, to be presented at the scheduled meeting on February 20, 2001. Mike E.[ 10997 WCR36 Platteville, CO 80651 970-785-6357 970-785-2937(Fax) e-mail: ddfishflt1 aol.com 02/13/2001 13:07 9707852937 DEPRATT PAGE 01 Mike and Gina DePratt FAX TRANSMISSION DATE: A3/C9( RE: U S a - 13OCo TO: K H.. (.21-e Total Number of Pages Including This Cover Sheet This Fax is For Your: Signature Information V Records Comments: kip-. , ei \ e_ -\ 1A- c�c�un.'e11 sa ! &/,r/o f . - 1L-esc qVi c v.Ar a K F� ��kjvedts O4 4 oe:L c •• CUuCew S -I L44 50 ti -ec..a.(/ nn �J ss«2 +ham-- G. 4 L� n^�� w-e1s cal_P�ch eet cti,AcL r-' I '- '-� FAriC n..c o Cc_ll c_t.,cL �� ✓ie.e_ -1L4- 4U�.. ccA- . Thank You_ (jilt A Mike and Gina DePratt 10997 WCR 36 Phone: 970-785-8357 Platteville, CO 80651 Fax; 970-785-2937 E-Mail: ddflshfl@aol.com i. 16 Los C a U. S, R, / 3o `. k!d County rl2nning Dopt. Pk-ft-c _Cana d Grate l 1-1, G , L. 2001, itE y ij, \ 2D I T tam i_0 ri +i n9 i n r . curd +o }ham proposal 0rnncernin9 the. Thai-fcvillc j Crct.,v�.l pig-. I and. rn4 -aYAi I1. re.51de Yc.ry Ylr°ar t & si c or 1--h-L5 \�.. ropo scd 1 erckve.I -pit C&-rna3 14- Lone. crns `Mc 9rea.tlii . 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Sc r°ek 9 4 + t a,# (4.) /S o )00+ up Crap ?c R- 1O0 R o g- S 4, 1e ,t1i„f- III kde bitwee1.l & ++ 11 T /dn w 1..)), � I • � t*�L�n :.r i � I r e e. T + is }Y0+ Y?u t, dawk a. ., bard - s it , s Sceh 4Q. foQ . L✓e cL/So (1,t7l,foHank tl o r)rcie. %I, (Jk '; foe I Was grit ,'!c'd CO:;ity P4anr;��gD^:pt. Vt.• R SEEDS , C. P.O. BOX 1477 X41 )t 1350 KANSAS AVE 8 . LONGMONT, CO 80501 `* ( TA r ) TEL: (303) 678-7333 zh. N L° SEEDEXSEED.COM ,--. `;fold County Planning Dept. February 12,2001 Melissa Stoneid lb ZOoi 2547 56th Ave 80 Greeley, EIVED To Whom This May Concern, I am writing this letter to voice my concern and dismay about the proposed gravel mine operation in Platteville. My name is Melissa Stone and I board my horse with Kristi Plutt on RD 36. It is a beautiful place to ride and observe the many Bald Eagles and Golden Eagles and other raptors who hunt along the river on a daily basis. The peace and tranquility of the river valley would greatly be disrupted if the Platte Sand and Gravel Company is allowed to use the private access roads through the community of residents who live there. The other major concern I have is the pollution of the South Platte River with the operation of this magnitude so close. I can't imagine that the State of Colorado would give such approval if it has done so nor can I imagine the Weld County would approve this application. I look forward to being at The Weld County Panning Commission meeting on Feb 20 to also voice my concerns about this application. Sincerely Melissa Stone r I PAULA A. & DELBERT E. RUPPEL February 5,2001 Weld County Department of Planning Service Attn:Kim Ogle 1555 North 17th Avenue \ !rid CCunly Pi. n.ni lg D".;pt. Greeley,CO 80631 Re:Case#USR-1036 T` 1 t-` 2001 Dear Sir or Madam: R ?" E. V ' We live in Platteville,CO and wish to advise you of our concern regarding proposed Case# USR-1036 for a mining operation near our home. Specific wording in the proposal allowing"any means necessary" could be used to get the product to market gravely concerns us. One of our concerns regards the increased truck traffic on our already dilapidated road system. The road system in our area is comprised of many dirt county roads. These roads are not designed to accommodate any heavy truck traffic. Agricultural and natural gas/oil rig trucks use the paved county roads in our area. These roads are already deteriorated and filled with potholes, increasing heavy traffic on these roads will only make the situation worse. A second concern for us is the proximity of the proposed site to the county road that goes by our home. It is County Road 32 '/z and is one of only two paved roads in the area that has a bridge that cross the Platte River and lead to Highway 85. This road is already dangerous because of the multiple curves as the road leads into Platteville and becomes Grand Avenue. The final curve leading into Platteville accommodates the only egress to our subdivision. I cannot count the times our family has witnessed"near-misses" at this intersection. We are afraid that this intersection will become one of"hits"should the tractor trailer traffic increase. Our gravest concern stems from the vague wording of the proposal. We feel that the mining operation could adversely affect not only the lives of the citizens in the area,but also the natural habitat of many species in our area. We have enjoyed living in the Platte River and Saint Vrain River valley. Often, as we commute to work or to the store, we are blessed to witness the beauty of our national symbol as it soars in the sky and targets a rodent as its next meal. We are against the proposal Case # USR-1036. There are already several mining operations between Highway 66 and County Road 24 along the Saint Vrain River. We are not convinced another operation is necessary. We also do not feel the taxes generated from such an operation could offset the potential damage an operation of that magnitude could cause,much less benefit the citizens of our communities. Thank you for your time and consideration in reviewing this matter and please consider our concerns when making your decision. Sinc ly, 1flS j (1,-- 1.7(>P� Q Paula A. Delbert E.Ruppel f/LG4 455 STEVENS CIRCLE • PLATTE.VILI.E, CO• 80651 MIND PHONE: 970-785-9440 • FAX: 303-938-5520 1 ✓eld County Planning Dept, P 15 2001 To Whom It May Concern: RECEIVE® I have read though S &H Mine's 30-page proposal of there intentions in Plattivelle. And yet, I don't see where it really benefits these areas. So as a resident of Platteville I am very apposed of S &H Mine nearer or around is community. 1. Safety for our children on the truck routes indicated, as they catch the bus to and from school. 2. Traffic problems, We have 92 home at this time located in the Old Homestead Subdivision, and another 175 going just %2 mile North of there. With big trucks going in and out all day I can see some real problems with smaller vehicles, residential families who are coming and going to work. 3. Road deterioration, with 120 15-25 ton trucks daily on area roads. These roads are r going to wear out. Who is going to foot the bill to repair them?TAX PAYERS? People like me?NO THANK-YOU my taxes are high enough. 4. Wildlife, with the increased activity, noise & land damage the WILDLIFE will be driven away. 5. Historical Sites, that are in the path of where S&H Mine proposes their location to be. 6. Property Values, Families will decide not to move to our nice clean town and families will move away because of the noise and population in the air. Sincerely, EILEEN HUNTER res. Soar Ln, Platte e, Co - / IIWNW MI February 13, 2001 '" u': s :_ ni, ,(g Copt. Mr. Kim Ogle, Planner _ Weld County Department of Planning Services L E 1555 N. 17th Ave. Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Mr. Ogle: This letter concerns the Use By Special Review Permit#1306 application by Platte Sand and Gravel, LLC. I am a resident(WCR 40 '/z) of the area which will receive the most adverse impact from this proposed mining operation. I am strongly opposed to the approval of this permit based in part on the following reasons. First, my husband's family has lived and farmed in this area for over fifty years. We are grateful for the opportunity to farm this land and we hold dear the quality of life that farming has provided. As you are no doubt aware, many valuable fanning acres are lost each day to development and projects such as the one currently under consideration. Agriculture is taking a beating in Weld County. The approval of USR#1306 would contribute drastically to its demise. It puts our very livelihood in peril by significantly reducing the water table for wells located one mile east of the proposed site. It is imperative that there be sufficient water available to irrigate crops. In addition, there are numerous traffic concerns which need to be addressed. It is my understanding that there could be up to 200 trucks traveling along county access roads each day. This increased volume will result in an increased risk to my two school age children who ride the school bus every day. It will also result in increased noise, dust and exhaust pollution. These are by no means the only concerns I have. There are many others which I share with my neighbors. I only ask that you please give these issues careful consideration. Thank you, / n O.�� `a '�' - Lauri Frank 11957 WCR 40 %Z Platteville, CO 80651 EXHIBIT 44- ii;; February 13, 2001 ,l '-p7. f'; r 7�'v 1 Mr. Kim Ogle, Planner Weld County Department of Planning Services t 1555 N. 17th Ave. Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Mr. Ogle: This letter concerns the Use By Special Review Permit #1306 application by Platte Sand and Gravel, LLC. I am a resident (WCR 40 %2) of the area which will receive the most adverse impact from this proposed mining operation. I am strongly opposed to the approval of this permit based in part on the following reasons. First, my family has lived and farmed in this area for over fifty years. We are grateful for the opportunity to farm this land and we hold dear the quality of life that farming has provided. As you are no doubt aware, many valuable farming acres qre lost each day to development and projects such as the one currently under consideration. Agriculture is taking a beating in Weld County. The approval of USR#1306 would contribute drastically to its demise. It puts my very livelihood in peril by significantly reducing the water table for my wells located one mile east of the proposed site. It is imperative that there be sufficient water available to irrigate crops. In addition, there are numerous traffic concerns which need to be addressed. It is my understanding that there could be up to 200 trucks traveling along county access roads each day. This increased volume will result in an increased risk to my two school age children who ride the school bus every day. It will also result in increased noise, dust and exhaust pollution. These are by no means the only concerns I have. There are many others which I share with my neighbors. I only ask that you please give these issues careful consideration, Thank u, U Alan Frank 11957 WCR 40 V2 Platteville, CO 80651 mow 1 IP! PATINA OIL&GAS CORPORATION ..^ 1625 Broadway, Suite 2000 Denver, Colorado 80202 (303) 389-3600 February 15,2001 (303) 389-3680 Fax Weld County Department of Planning Services Attn: Kim Ogle 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 i eki County Pionr,ing Copt. Re: Case Number: USR-1306 1 Township 3 North,Range 67 West " ?OW Section 2: E%:SW'/, � Weld County, Colorado 1? F C t"' N h r Y \ Ladies and Gentlemen: With respect to the referenced Case Number and application for Gravel Mining Operation, please be advised that Patina Oil & Gas Corporation ("Patina") is the owner of certain oil and gas leasehold rights under the application lands and operates one oil and gas well on the lands. Patina is very concerned about the impact the mining operation will have on Patina's ability to develop,produce, operate and maintain oil and gas wells on the lands. Patina has received no confirmation from the applicant that Patina's real property rights to use a reasonable portion of the surface of the lands for oil and gas development are being preserved. By virtue of its ownership of a portion of the oil and gas leasehold estate underlying the lands, Patina has the right to access the oil and gas under the lands by drilling vertical oil and gas wells pursuant to existing Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission well location rules, including Rule 318A. Patina is strongly opposed to any surface development that would require Patina to incur the additional costs and risk associated with directional drilling or that would impair Patina's access to its existing Scottsdale Ranch 2-11L well or other potential well locations. To reiterate, Patina objects and is opposed to any county sanctioned use of the surface that would preclude Patina from drilling, producing, operating and maintaining oil and gas wells on the lands. Until this matter is resolved by agreement with the applicant, Patina is not waiving its rights as a leasehold owner. The Gravel Mining Operation must take into account Patina's existing and potential wellsites, pipelines, access roads and production facilities. Patina requests that these comments be entered into the record for the application and that Patina continue to be provided with advance notice of all future public hearings affecting the application. If you have any questions, please contact the undersigned or Terry Ruby at 303-389-3600. Sincerely, PA/T.71777 CORPORATION Vice President raN c: Terry Ruby IDOMMT SENT BY:45TH FLOOR ; 2-15- 1 ; 5:10PM ; DAVIS GRAHAM STUBBS 970 304 6498;# 2/ 3 Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP February 15, 2001 VIA FACSIMILE VIA FACSIMILE Ms. Kim Ogle - Planner Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board Weld County Department of Planning Services Division of Minerals and Geology 1555 North 17th Avenue 1313 Sherman Street, Room 215 Greeley, CO 80631 Denver, Colorado 80203 Re: Platte Sand & Gravel LLC/Proposed Mine Township 4 North Range_67 West Sections 26, 34 and 35 Weld County, Colorado �-. To Whom It May Concern: This law firm represents HS Resources, Inc. ("HSR") with respect to its oil and gas rights in Section 35 of Township 4 North, Range 67 West, Weld County, Colorado ("Leasehold Lands"). HSR currently operates several wells located on the Leasehold Lands and has exploration rights for future development that will require reasonable surface access to the Leasehold Lands. At the present time. HSR and the surface owner have not executed a surface use agreement!covering the mine. HSR requests that any permit approved by your agency or site- specific development plan approved by Weld County adequately accommodate HSR's rights or be contingent upon the execution of a surface use agreement between the applicant and HSR. Ve truly yours, ;ustin M. Ammons for DAVIS GRAHAM& STUB13S L.1.•P /'� x]51624,1 Dustin M.Ammons 303 802 7468 . dustin.ammons@dgslawtorn L.5 Scw•nreenln$uacl • S,hie SJU • Denver. Cclomrin HUZ0] • z:. .-_ ......—.� I —IL `BI ...7 8 2 9d0U • 'v 303 503 1317 www.dgslrw.cum SENT BY:45TH FLOOR ; 2-15- 1 ; 5:11PM ; DAVIS GRAHAM STUBBS-, 970 304 6498;# 3/ 3 Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP February 15, 2001 Page 2 cc: Mr. Rocky Hoffschneider Platte Sand &Gravel LLC P.O. Box 180 Littleton, CO 80160 Mr. Thomas M. Sharkey (surface owner) 15430 Coppertield Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80921 J. Wason (HS Resources) • 1550 Eevertprnth 5tree( • Suite.OO • f Pueur, i_olorann tln202 it 3 397 94OU ,ix yOS 893 1370 www.rig 51 a w.com AN- '— PUBLIC SERVICE // COMPANY OP COLORADO— A NEW CA,Yuev.NCRO,F5 COMPANY Fort Stint Vrai 2/13/2001 16805 WCR lsii w, Platteville, Col rado 80651 Telephone 90 620.1040 Weld County Planning and Zoning Commission Facsimile 303. 20.1378 155 N. 17th Ave. Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Kim Ogle Case#USR-1306 The purpose of this letter is to discuss the current application by Platte Sand and Gravel L C for gravel mining and related activities adjacent to our property. Fort St. Vrain (FSV)owns p operty on the east side of the South Platte River adjacent to the applicant,as well as,the applican owning property on the west side of the river adjacent to our site. I appreciate the opportunity to comment on their application. We haven't received any information directly from Weld County regarding this application,but it could easily have been sent to other offices at Xcel Energy. Please send any further correspondence directly to the plant at 16805 WCR 19 1/2, Platteville,Co 80651 Attn: Marty Block. We have also participated in some of the discussions between the neighbors and the appli t. Public Service Co, now Xcel Energy,has a rich history of working closely with the neigh�cirs from the time of the initial siting of the nuclear operations at FSV. We intend on continuing our participation in this process as the application moves through the various stages of approval. FSV is also concerned about what occurs in our neighborhood as we continue to consider the possibility of other energy dependent businesses being located on our property. FSV has been in discussions with various gravel mining operators for the last three years regarding mining on our property east of the South Platte River and south of the applicant. We have discussed our proposal for mining gravel on our property with Platte Sand and Grave LLC, the applicant, as a potential vendor. Our purpose in mining the gravel is to develop water storage to supplement the water supply to FSV and other generating assets as we continue to meet he growing energy needs of Colorado. We expect to be making application to Weld County r our own mining operation in the near term because this storage is important to meet our short t objectives. My concerns regarding the application are as follows: • The applicant will generate considerable truck traffic on roads adjacent to our plant, ich may affect the safety of our employees and contractors. Improvements to the roads w 11 help mitigate this effect,but we don't know what improvements are being proposed a part of this project. Improvements to the area where WC Road 23 joins WC Road 32 '4 j t east of the bridge over the South Platte should be completed. It's our hope the recent SW ✓eld transportation impact fee will provide additional funding to expedite the needed improvements. Ps', moor I _a- l00 ' 30Cd 310,1)-a3NIaW0J-nSd W021d LI : II 10 , SI 03d ** Z00 . 39tid 14101 ** 4 • The FSV mining operations we'll be proposing will add additional truck traffic to the roads around the site. We believe that all of the mining operations in the area should be considered in the aggregate,to determine the total impact on the roads and the neighborl. The recent Varra mining operation has had an effect on Hwy 66 and we understand them may be another mining application for the area just north of Hwy 66. This could result in multiple concurrent mining operations. • Hwy 66 should be improved to accommodate this traffic and the increasing traffic associated with the growth in the area. Our employees frequently take WC Road 34 west to I-25 because of their current safety concerns for travel on Hwy 66. These multiple mining operations will exaggerate this problem. • We understand the applicant's right to mine the gravel on his property similar to what we will be proposing. We don't understand the need for the other related asphalt batch plait and recycling operations and the applicant hasn't been clear around his business purposes for this expanded operation. In our discussions with the applicant,they haven't clearly identified the incremental traffic impacts from each of these operations. The applicant indicated a current problem with excessive concrete spoils at their Denver operation and we are concerned about our neighborhood being negatively impacted by this part of his proposed operation. • FSV is willing to discuss a mil option for transporting this material using our railroad spur from Milliken. Our discussions with other gravel vendors have indicated they didn't believe rail transport was financially viable. This possibility should be given serious consideration before it is represented to the neighbors as a method of mitigating the impact of trafhc- • FSV has completed significant environmental studies during our nuclear operating history. Most of this information is in the public domain and we are prepared to assist in identifying any potential problems such as wildlife habitat or archaeological issues. I appreciate your willingness to seriously consider the concerns of FSV and other adjacent neighbors. Marty Block Director Ft St Vrain Station Xcel Energy 200 ' 39Ud 313A3-aaNIgWOJ-fSd Woad LINT I0 , SI Had /e a Count.)r Planning Dept. _' ' ) 6 2001 , :> 02/12/01 G., eCg �3F' I have been a resident in Weld County in Platteville for. approximately 3 years. I like living here and would like to stay. I enjoy the peaceful atmosphere, good people & the natural beauty the area has to offer. I recently learned now a mining operation for sand & gravel, an asphalt batch plant, a concrete batch plant, an asphalt/concrete recycling plant and a precast concrete manufacturing plant are all now possibly going to be located a little over a mile from my neighborhood. Currently, my neighborhood consists of 92 houses (new) . Nearby, a new developement of 175 houses is just starting to the northwest on rd.32} (even closer to the proposed mine site) . With the population growing in the area and related other factors I respectfullyya denial of mining application (case llusr-1306) . reluesT The following are some of the reasons an operation of this type is not suitable for this area: PROXIMITY - populated areas are too close. After housing projects are completed traffic will increaSe much more than at present. The operation states in it's review papers that they will havein'. constant daily operation-20 to 50 gravel trucks, 10 to 30 concrete mixer trucks, 20 to 30 asphalt trucks, 3 to 10 precast delivery trucks, 8-10 delivery vehicles, & miscellaneous other vehicles--all weighing 15 to 25 tons. This much heavy traffic will not mix well with increased daily car/truck passenger. traffic & farm machinery that currently rely on these local roads. The proposed truck route also goaonto highway 66 (currently heavily used & dangerous as it is) . Road 32},21,23 & surrounding area roads are not in great shape now and are surely not made to withstand up to 120 or so 15-25 ton trucks daily. After these roads wear outs:who will foot the bill for road repairs? They will rapidly wear out & taxes will most likely be effected-not a popular prospect nowadays. NOISE - The serenity of this area will become a thing of the past. Being about a mile away, I will most likely hear truck traffic noise, excavation noise, rock crushing noise, and a variety of other noises -coming from the site: The shift hours are to be 4a.m. to 8 p.m. Who will listen to the complaints of residents who are awoken at 4 a.m. daily? Eight a.m. to six p.m. are reasonable hours not 4 a.m. to 8 p.m. Those hours are preposterous. AIR POLLUTION - Concrete & asphalt manufacturing & recycling have potential for air degradation in. the area. Who will sincerely, regularly & rigidly enforce anti-pollution guidelines? Loose rock on theroads and dust may also be problems to contend with. DESTRUCTION OF WILDLIFE HABITAT — Currently the area is inhabited by a variety of wildlife=geese, ducks, eagles, woodpeckers, hawks, owls, foxes, skunks, deer, pttrie dogs, coyotes, possums, etc. etc. That is one. reason I enjoy living where I do. Just yards from the proposed property is an area I see numerous waterfowl using daily. The increased activity, the noise and destruction of land will drive this wildlife away. The river needs repair as it is but, increasing potential damage to it & surrounding wetlands is inexcusable. (cont.) EXHIBIT I7 2 DECREASE IN 3PERTY .BLUES - When prospective buyers/potential future residents see a gravel pit and more just down the road, they will probably reconsider & decide against relocating to Platteville. Current residents will most likely be leaving also. A lower standard of liming is not something to strive for. This situation is not fair to the people of Platteville & surrounding areas. We have worked hard to ensure our goals, aspirations, & happiness in life is attainable. Allowing this operation to commence activities (at the expense of surroundings& well baing of it's inhabitants)is a big mistake that will have a negative impact. S & H mine have no previous mining records as a company. This is troubling. With no apparent track record we have every right to be skeptical & very concerned. The unforseen consequences are definately worth considering. Who will enforce regulation? Who will monitor adherance to EPA standards? Who will regulate proper procedural methods? Who will adequately handle concerns, questions & complaints of local residents? Who will seriously monitor & regulate land reclamation? The requested lease is for approximately 115 years of operation. Promises of concern & -responsible action made today may not, see fruition as the 115 years pass. Please do not let the concerned citizens of Platteville down. Please deny the permit application for. cas₹-1usr=1306. Life in Weld County should continue to be an enjoyable, rewarding thing. - Thank you for your consideration, sincerely a concerned resident among ma y her , e ge Mandel. John C. Briggs 4958 Ashby St., NW Washington, DC 20007 202 342-9275 jcbriggs@aol.com February 12, 2001 Weld County Planning Commission 1555 N. 17th Ave. Greeley, CO 80631 RE: Proposed Gravel Pit of Platte Valley Sand and Gravel, WCR 23, Platteville, CO Dear Commission Members and Staff: Should your Commission choose to approve the subject project, approval should be conditional on completion of construction of new, heavy-duty, hard-surfaced, roads for WCR 40, 38, 36, 23, and 25, the main access roads to the pit. If your commission can not make such a conditional approval, please disapprove or postponed the approval until such time as new roads are in place. Property that I own will be negatively affected by the heavy increase in truck traffic associated with proposed gravel operation. The property, N1/2NE1/4 1-3 —67, will have a 1/2 mile frontage on WCR 38, one of the access road to and from the east, and Va mile frontage on WCR 25, the first road from the pit that offers access to and from the south. The present graveled roads are not suited to the volume of traffic associate with such an operation. The frequent passing of heavy trucks will generate an unacceptable and an unhealthy level of dust during dry periods. The heavy trucks will render the roads impassible to cars during wet weather. Thank you for the opportunity to comment on this proposal. Sincerely, /1'4 677`1 John C. Briggs MONT I _II_ ?rid County rHnnmg D^ot. EF3 16 X001 February 6. 2001 R..E C, ki tki Weld County Commissioners, !\ We are writing to you in regard to the gravel pit that is being proposed for the Platteville area by Platte Sand and Gravel on 850 acres approximately 3 miles northwest of Platteville. Our concerns are many and we ask you to please listen to our concerns and give them careful consideration. First of all we ask for an indepth traffic study on Colorado Highway 66, the Platteville city streets of Division (off of Hwy.66) and Grand, leading to the proposed area. Right now Grand will suffer a huge additional use as 175 new homes are being built as we speak. Division is of great concern because this street runs by our middle school and elementary school. Many children use this street to get to and from school every day. And as we all know highway 66 is heavily traveled now. One hundred more trucks a day will only make a bad problem worse. Besides traffic and safety concerns for our children we are also concerned about the wildlife habitat along the South Platte River. The gravel pit will be noisy, dusty and damaging to the bald eagle and other raptors in the area. Mr. Sharkey states in the Greeley Tribune that he is"doing it for his children" but his children would have to live to be well over 100 years old to see the lakes and beaches that Mr. Sharkey says he "will probably" give back to the state and or county at completion of the project. Mr. Sharkey also states that he"has a good job and doesn't necessarily need the money from the operation." In conclusion we ask you to please consider all the facts before making your decision. Sincerely, U ##O,84,01 / EXHIBIT Eip.'iroi,n,eut, • LARRY E.O'BRIAN FOUNDER 7085 VANCE DRIVE,SUITE 705A • ARVADA,COLORADO 00003 303-423-7291 FAX 303-423-7500 February 19, 2001 Mr. Kim Ogle Weld County Planning Department 1$5$ N. 17th Ave. Greeley, Colorado 80631 Dear Mr. Ogles RE: Mining Use by Special Review Platte Sand & Gravel LLC - USR-1306 On behalf of Platte Sand and Gravel L.L.C . , I am requesting a two week continuance from February 20, 2001 to March 6, 2001 for our hearing before the Weld county Planning Commission . This request is to allow ue additional time to address technical items outlined in the Staff review. Thank you for considering our request and if you have any questions please call me at (303 ) 423-7297 or Rocky Hoffschneider at (303 ) 274-4474 . Sincerely, Environment, Inc Stevan L. O'Brian Preaident cc Platte Sand & Gravel file EXHIBIT I A A A A Hello