HomeMy WebLinkAbout20000617 DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES
1555 N. 17th Avenue, Greeley, Colorado 80631
Phone (970)353-6100, Ext. 3540 Fax (970)304-6498
USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW(MINING OPERATION)APPLICATION
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES USE ONLY
Application Fee • Receipt Number Case Number
Recording Fee Receipt Number Zoning District
Application Checked By: Planner Assigned to Case
To be completed by APPLICANT is accordance with procedural guide requirements:
1. I (we), the undersigned, hereby request a hearing before the Weld County Planning Commission
concerning a proposed sand and gravel (gravel, coal, borrow pit, etc.) mining operation for the following
described unincorporated area of Weld County:
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Please see Exhibit A
PARCEL NUMBER: See attached (12 digit number-found on Tax I.D. Information or obtained at the
Assessor's Office).
2. Surface owner(s)of area of land described
Name: CAMAS, Colorado Inc. 3605 S. Teller Street, Lakewood, CO 80235
Name: Ed Orr, 826 9`h Street Plaza, Greeley, CO 80537
3. Owner(s)of mineral rights or substance to be mined
Name: CAMAS, Colorado Inc. 3605 S. Teller Street Lakewood, CO 80235
4. Source of applicant's legal right to enter and to mine on the land described:
Please see attached Exhibit N
(Include certified copy of any document(s) noted
5. Applicant's address: CAMAS, Colorado Inc., 3605 S. Teller Street, Lakewood, CO 80235
Phone (303) 716-5312
6. Identify any prior permits for mining held by applicant or affiliated person:
USR1046—Longmont(Tull Farm)—Cooley Gravel Company
USR877, 2" & 3'd Am USR 877—Longmont(Distel, Sherwood, Bigelow)-CAMAS, Colorado, Inc.
USR905—Platte Valley Pit—C & M Companies
USR897—WW Farm Pit—CAMAS, Colorado, Inc.
USR978—83rd J.V. Resource—Best Way Paving Company
7. Description of Operation
A. Types and number of operating and processing equipment to be used Please see Exhibit D
B. Maximum number of employees: 35, and number of shifts: 2
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D. Thickness of mineral deposit: Please see Exhibit D
E. This will be a wet/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) Entrance to the site will
be from the existing access point on 83rd Avenue. Temporary access points will
be located along 71st Avenue.
8. Description of reclamation
A. Proposed reclamation land use(s): Water storage,wetlands and wildlife habitat
B. Source of technical advise for reclamation: Tuttle Applegate, Inc.
C. Explanation of Reclamation Process: Please see Exhibit E
I hereby depose and state under the penalties of perjury that all statements, proposals and/or
plans submitted with or contained within this application are true and correct to the best of my
knowledge.
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Signature: Owner/Au rized Agent
September 24, 1999
Weld County Department of Planning Services
1550 North 17th Avenue
Greeley, CO 80631
RE: Amendment to USR-897 for Sand and Gravel Mining
To Whom It May Concern:
CAMAS, Colorado Inc., is applying for an amendment to Use by Special Review 897 for
Gravel Mining and Concrete and Asphalt Batch Plant. The amendment will include an
additional 70 acres into the existing permit boundary. In addition, a small portion in the
existing Cell 1 area will be amended out.
This letter will supply the narrative segment of the application requirements. In addition,
this letter is formatted in the same numerical order as the procedural guide for the
application submittal requirements.
1. The completed application form along with the application fee is attached.
2. A detailed description of the method of the mining operation is as follows:
a. The types and numbers of equipment and facilities can be found in Exhibit
D of the attached Division of Minerals and Geology (DMG) Permit
Application.
b. The maximum number of employees will be 35. The number of shifts will
be 2, which will operate Monday through Saturday, during daylight hours.
c. The operation will be a dry pit.
d. All trucks will exit the property onto 83`d Avenue which is also known as
WCR 27, and proceed north or south. The primary haul route will be from
83`d Avenue south to State Highway 34.
e. The special use permit boundary includes approximately 340 acres, of
which 252 acres will be mined. There will be seven mining phases.
Weld County Planning
CAMAS Colorado,Inc
Riverview Resource Mining Permit
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Mining will begin in Cell A, as shown on Exhibit C of the DMG, and then
move to the east to Cell 1.
f. The duration of the mining operation will be 13 to 20 years, depending on
market demand. It is expected that the operator will excavate
approximately 15 to 25 acres per year. This mining operation is intended
to be a continuous operation with no significant cessation in mining.
g. Sand and gravel deposit depth and thickness vary from 4 to 30 feet. The
overburden and topsoil vary in thickness from 2 to 11 feet.
h. Proposed use of the reclaimed land is for water storage and habitat
locations. A full explanation of the reclamation process is described in
Exhibit E of the DMG Permit Application.
3. A list of the names, addresses and the corresponding parcel identification numbers
assigned by the Weld County Assessors Office for surrounding property owners is
attached.
4. A list of the names and addresses of mineral owners and lessees of minerals on or
under the parcel of land being considered in the amendment is attached.
5. A copy of the reclamation plans as submitted to the State of Colorado DMG is
enclosed for review. Copies of the plan for obtaining water supplies, cross
sections of drainage structures and profiles and typical cross sections of haul
roads will be submitted if deemed necessary by the Board of County
Commissioners.
6. This Use by Special Review application for a mining operation is consistent with
the Weld County Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive plan allows for and
encourages the extraction of sand and gravel deposits. CM. Goal 2 states that the
County should promote the reasonable and orderly development of mineral
resources. This application and accompanying materials clearly demonstrates
compliance with this goal.
All activities at the mining site are guided by the regulations of the Mine Safety
and Health Act (MSHA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA).
These requirements along with the Weld County Comprehensive Plan,
specifically CM.Goal 4 which states minimize hazardous conditions related to
mining activities and the mining site, will minimize or eliminate the potential
adverse impact of the operation on surrounding properties. The application is
proposing setbacks, noise controls, dust controls and general site conditions which
will help to comply with the goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan.
Reclamation activities will be concurrent with the mining operation.
Disturbances to the site will be minimized as much as possible. Wildlife hab:.tat
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CAMAS Colorado,Inc.
Riverview Resource Mining Permit
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on the site will be preserved throughout the mining by use of the wildlife habitat
area located at the southern edge of Cell 4. In addition, the reclaimed use of water
storage will further promote the use of the area for habitat location.
7. This application is located in the A (Agricultural) Zone District and is listed as a
use allowed by special review under Section 31.4.1 of the Weld County Zoning
Ordinance.
8. The subject site has a limited amount of prime agricultural ground. A majority of
the property lies within the 100 year flood plain which limits the agricultural
productiveness of the site. The area inhabited by the flood plain has historically
been utilized as pasture land.
9. The protection of the health, safety and welfare of the inhabitants of the
neighborhood and the County are being considered by the applicant. Possible
fugitive dust emissions from the site will be minimized by watering and re-
vegetation activities. Noise levels will comply with the requirements of the Weld
County Health Department.
Only one main access point will be used for the truck traffic at the site.
Temporary access locations will be located along 71st Avenue for initial mining
setup.
Through measures taken by the applicant along with the Conditions of Approval
and Development Standards as established by the County through the permitting
process, the consideration of health, safety and welfare of Weld County citizens
will be protected.
10. Surrounding land uses are primarily agricultural in nature. An existing sand and
gravel operation exists to the west. A minor subdivision is located to the north.
The City of Greeley is located to the southeast and the Cache La Poudre River lies
along the south. Compatibility with surrounding land uses will be assured by
setbacks, noise limitations, landscaping measures and Conditions of Approval and
Development Standards as established by the County.
11. Future development of the area is described as open space. The use of sand and
gravel mining with the reclaimed area being utilized as water storage will be
consistent with the Weld County Comprehensive Plan.
12. The subject site is not located in a geologic hazard area or airport overlay district.
However, the subject site does lie within a flood plain area. A flood hazard
development permit will be submitted to adhere to all FEMA rules and
regulations as described in Section 26 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance.
Weld County Planning
CAMAS Colorado,Inc.
Riverview Resource Mining Permit
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13. Drinking water to the site will be supplied by Sharkstooth Pipeline.
14. A deed is attached which identifies the applicants interest in the property under
consideration. In addition, a lease agreement is attached for the portion of the
property know as Cells 1 owned by Ed Orr.
15. A noise report is not included, but will be provided if deemed necessary by the
Weld County Planning Department
16. Other information determined necessary by the Board of County Commissioners
or the Department of Planning Services will be provided upon request.
Sincerely,
TUTTLE APPLEGATE, INC..
4 far
Shani L. Eastin
Planner
CC: TA File #99-182
Connie Davis, CAMAS Colorado, Inc.
Mike Refer, CAMAS Colorado, Inc.
September 23, 1999
Weld County Planning Department
1400 North 17th Avenue
Greeley, CO 80631
RE: Riverview Resource Sand and Gravel Mining Operation
To Whom It May Concern:
This letter authorizes Tuttle Applegate, Inc., to act in my behalf to obtain all appropriate permits
for an amendment to USR- 897 for sand and gravel mining.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
CAMAS COLORADO, INC.
'Mire et e7-9------
VP VP of Public Affairs and Administration
AMENDED USR APPLICATION
FOR SAND AND GRAVEL MINING
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
Prepared For:
CAMAS COLORADO, INC.
3605 SOUTH TELLER STREET
LAKEWOOD, CO 80235
Prepared By:
71uttleApplegate,lnc.
Consultants for Land, Mineral and Water Development
11990 Grant Street, Suite 304, Denver, CO 80233
TELEPHONE: (303) 452-6611 FAX: (303) 452-2759
SEPT. , 1999
TA Job #99-182
DMG REGULAR 112 OPERATION
PERMIT APPLICATION
Prepared For:
CAMAS COLORADO, INC.
3605 SOUTH TELLER STREET
LAKEWOOD, CO 80235
Prepared By:
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71 ittleApplegate,In c.
Consultants for Land, Mineral and Water Development
11990 Grant Street, Suite 304, Denver, CO 80233
TELEPHONE: (303) 452-6611 FAX: (303) 452-2759
SEPT. , 1999
TA Job #99-182
STATE OF COLORADO
DIVISION OF MINERALS AND GEOLOGY
Department of Natural Resources -�
131.1 Sherman St.,Room 215
Denver,Colorado 80203 DIVISION 0
Phone:13031866-1567 MINERALS!
FAX.(303)832-8106 & 1
GEOLOGY
RECLAMATION
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS MINING•SAFETr I
REGULAR(112)OPERATION
RECLAMATION PERMIT APPLICATION FORM Bill Owen'
Governor
Greg E.Walther
Executive Dire(Ior
CHECK ONE: X New Application(Rule 1.4.5) Amendment Application(Rule 1.10M"hael a Eong
PP PP �IVRIOo Dlrecmr
Conversion Application(Rule 1.11)
Permit fl M - - -_ (provide for Amendments and Conversions of existing permits)
The application for a Construction Materials Regular 112 Operation Reclamation Permit contains three major parts:(1)the application form;
(2)Exhibits A-S,Addendum 1,any sections of Exhibit 6.5(Geotechnical Stability Exhibit;and(3)the application fee. When you submit your
application, be sure to include one(I) complete signed and notarized IVORY ORIGINAL and four(4) copies of the completed Ivory
application form,five(5)copies of Exhibits A-S,Addendum 1,appropriate sections of 6.5(Geotechnical Stability Exhibit,and a check for
the application fee described under Section (4) below. Exhibits should NOT be bound or in a 3-ring binder; maps should be folded to
8 1/2" X 11" or 8 1/2"X 14" size. To expedite processing,please provide the information in the format and order described in this form.
GENERAL OPERATION INFORMATION
Type or print clearly,in the space provided,ALL information requested below.
1. Applicant/operator or company name(name to be used on permit): CAMAS Colorado, Inc.
1.1 Type of organization(corporation,partnership,etc.): Corporation
1.2 I.R.S.Tax I.D.No.or Social Security Number:
2. Operation name(pit,mine or site camel: Riverview Resource
3. Permitted acreage(new or existing site): 340 _ permitted acres
3.1 Change in acreage(+) _ acres
3.2 Total acreage in Permit area acres -
4. Fees:
4.1 New Application ( I.875.0 L application fee
4.2 New Quarry Application $ . 5.00_ quarry application
4.3 Milling Application(Non-DMO) $3.100.00- milling application
4.4 Amendment Fee $1.550.00 amendment fee
4.5 Conversion to 112 operation(set by statute) $1,875.00- conversion fee
5. Primary commoditie(s)to be mined: sand gavel _
5.1 Incidental commoditie(s)to be mined: I. n/a - Ibs/Pons/vr 2. / lbs/Tons/yr
3. / Ibs/Tons/vr 4. / Ibs/fons/vr 5. / Ibs/fons/yr
5.2 Anticipated end use of primary commoditie(s)to be mined: rnnstn)rti nn materi a 1 e
5.3 Anticipated end use of incidental commoditie(s)to be mined: a/a
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6. Name of owner of subsurface rights of affected land: Refer to Exhibit 0
If 2 or more owners."refer to Exhibit O".
7. Name of owner of surface of affected land: Refer to Exhibit 0
7.1 Names of the holders of any recorded easements on the affected land: Public Service, Western
Area Power line
8. Tyne of mining operation: X Surface Underground
9. Location Information: The center of the area where the majority of mining will occur:
COUNTY: Weld
PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN(check one): X 6th(Colorado) _ 10th(New Mexico) __Ute
SECTION(write number): S 32 and 33
TOWNSHIP(write number and check direction): T (l j North _South
RANGE(write number and check direction): R ¢6 _East X West
QUARTER SECTION(check one): NE NW _SE SW
QUARTER/QUARTER SECTION(check one): _NE _NW _SE _SW
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:(the number of miles and direction from the nearest town and the approximate elevation):
Approximately 1/2 mile north of the City of Greeley. Approximate elevation 4705
10. Primary future(Post-mining)land use(check one):
- Cropland(CR) _ Pastureland(PL) _ General Agriculture(GA)
- Rangeland(RL) _ Forestry(FR) _ Wildlife Habitat(WL)
Residential(Rs) _ Recreation(RC) _ Industrial/Commercial(IC)
X Developed Water Resources(WR) _ Solid Waste Disposal(WD)
11. Primary precut land use(check one):
_ Cropland(CR) X Pastureland(PL) _ General Agriculture(GA) •
- Rangeland(RL) _ Forestty(FR) _ Wildlife Habitat(WL)
_ Residential(RS) _ Recreation(RC) _ IndustriaVCommercial(IC)
_ Developed Water Resources(WR)
12. Method of Mining: Briefly explain mining method(e.g.truck/shovel):
Dry surface mining using conveyors
tb transport material to processing area. Dewatering will be required.
13. On Site Processing: _x_ Crushing/Screening
13.1 Briefly explain mining method(e.g.truck/shovel): Processing will involve crushing screening
and washing of the resource.
List any designated chemicals or acid-producing materials to be used or stored within permit area: non anticipated.,
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14. Correspondence Information:
APPLICANT/OPERATOR (name,address,and phone of name to be used on permit)
Contact's Name: Mike C. Refer Title: VP of Public Affairs and
Company Name: CAMAS, Colorado, Inc. Administration
Street: 3605 South Teller Street
City: Lakewood
State: Colorado Zip Code: 80235
Telephone Number: L 303 1. 716-5312
Fax Number: f 303 1- 716-5299
PERMITTING CONTACT (if different from applicant/operator above)
Contact's Name: Shani Eastin Title: Planner
Company Name: Tut t leApp l e late. Inc
Street: 11990 Grant St. Suite 304
City: Denver,
State: __ _ Zip Code: 80233
Telephone Number. ! 303 _1- 452-6611
FaxN':mber ( 303 j_ 452-2759
INSPECTION CONTACT
Contact's Name: Mike C. Refer Tide: VP of Public Affairs and
Company Name: CAMAS, Colorado, Inc. Administ
Street: 3005 South Teller Street
City: Lakewood
State: Colorado Zip Code: 80235
Telephone Number: ( 30,3 _ 716-5312
Fax Number: ( 303 )_ 716-5299
CC: STATE OR FEDERAL LANDOWNERlif amyl
Agency.---- —— —
Street:
City:
State: Zip Code:
Telephone Number: f )-
CC: STATE OR FEDERAL LANDOWNER(if any)
Agency:
Street:
City:
State: Zip Code:-
Telephone Number: ( 1-
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15. Description of Amendment or Conversion:
If you are amending or converting an existing operation,provide a brief narrative describing the proposed change(s).
N/A
Maps and Exhibits:
Five(5)complete,unbound application packages must be submitted. One complete application package consists of a signed application
form and the set of maps and exhibits referenced below as Exhibits A-S,Addendum I,and the Geotechnical Stability Exhibit. Each
exhibit within the application must be presented as a separate section. Begin each exhibit on a new page. Pages should be numbered
consecutively for ease of reference. If separate documents are used as appendices,please reference these by name in the exhibit.
With each of the five(5)signed application forms,you must submit a corresponding set of the maps and exhibits as described in the
following references to Rule 6.4,6.5,and 1.6.2(I)(b):
EXHIBIT A Legal Description
EXHIBIT B Index Map
EXHIBIT C Pre-Mining and Mining Plan Map(s)of Affected Lands to include the location of any recorded
easements
EXHIBIT D Mining Plan
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 Information
EXHIBIT L Reclamation Costs
EXHIBIT M Other Permits and Licenses
EXHIBIT N Source of Legal Right-To-Enter,to include holders of any recorded easements
EXHIBIT O Owners of Record of Affected Land(Surface Area)and Owners of Substance to be Mined,to include
holders of any recorded easements
EXHIBIT P Municipalities Within Two Miles
EXHIBIT Q Proof of Mailing of Notices to County Commissioners and Soil Conservation District
EXHIBIT R Proof of Filing with County Clerk or Recorder
EXHIBIT S Permanent Man-Made Structures
Rule 1.6.2(1)(b) ADDENDUM 1 -Notice Requirements(sample enclosed)
Rule 6.5 Geotechnical Stability Exhibit(any required sections)
The instructions for preparing Exhibits A-S,Addendum 1,and Geotechnical Stability Exhibit are specified under Rule 6.4 and 6.5 and
Rule 1.6.2(1)(b)of the Rules and Regulations. If you have any questions on preparing the Exhibits or content of the information required,
or would like to schedule a pre-application meeting you may contact the Office at 303-866-3567.
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Responsibilities as a Permittee:
Upon application approval and permit issuance, this application becomes a legally binding document. Therefore,
there are a number of important requirements which you, as a permittee, should fully understand. These
requirements are listed below. Please read and initial each requirement, in the space provided, to acknowledge
that you understand your obligations. If you do not understand these obligations then please contact this Office
for a full explanation.
I. Your obligation to reclaim the site is not limited to the amount of the financial warranty. You assume
legal liability for all reasonable expenses which the Board or the Office may incur to reclaim the affected
lands associated with your mining operation in the event your permit is revoked and financial warranty is
forfeited;
2. The Board may suspend or revoke this permit, or assess a civil penalty, upon a finding that the
permittee violated the terms or conditions of this permit, the Act, the Mineral Rules and Regulations, or that
information contained in the application or your permit misrepresent important material facts;
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. If your mining and reclamation operations affect areas beyond the boundaries of an approved permit
boundary, substantial civil penalties, to you as permittee can result;
C`) 4. Any modification to the approved mining and reclamation plan from those described in your approved
application requires you to submit a permit modification and obtain approval from the Board or Office; _C( r"" 5. It is your responsibility to notify the Office of any changes in your address or phone number;
6. Upon permit issuance and prior to beginning on-site mining activity, you must post a sign at the
entrance of the mine site, which shall be clearly visible from the access road, with the following information
(Rule 3.1.12):
a. the name of the operator;
b. a statement that a reclamation permit for the operation has been issued by the Colorado
Mined Land Reclamation Board; and,
c. the permit number.
). " The boundaries of the permit boundary area must be marked by monuments or other markers that are
clearly visible and adequate to delineate such boundaries prior to site disturbance.
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D8. It is a provision of this permit that the operations will be conducted in accordance with the terms and
conditions listed in your application, as well as with the provisions of the Act and the Construction Material
Rules and Regulations in effect at the time the permit is issued.
9. Annually, on the anniversary date of permit issuance, you must submit an annual fee as specified by
tatute, and an annual report which includes a map describing the acreage affected and the acreage
reclaimed to date (if there are changes from the previous year), any monitoring required by the Reclamation
Plan to be submitted annually on the anniversary date of the permit approval. Annual fees are for the
previous year a permit is held. For example, a permit with the anniversary date of July 1, 1995, the annual
fee is for the period of July 1, 1994 through June 30, 1995. Failure to submit your annual fee and report by
the permit anniversary date may result in a civil penalty, revocation of your permit, and forfeiture of your
financial warranty. It is your responsibility, as the permittee, to continue to pay your annual fee to the
Office until the Board releases you from your total reclamation responsibility.
10. For joint venture/partnership operators: the signing representative is authorized to sign this document
and a power of attorney(provided by the partner(s)) authorizing the signature of the representative is
attached to this application.
NOTE TO COMMENTORS/OBJECTORS:
It is likely there will be additions,changes, and deletions to this document prior to final decision by the Office.
Therefore, if you have any comments or concerns you must contact the applicant or the Office prior to the
decision date so that you will know what changes may have been made to the application document.
The Office is not allowed to consider comments, unless they are written, and received prior to the end of the
public comment period. You should contact the applicant for the final date of the public comment period.
If you have questions about the Mined Land Reclamation Board and Office's review and decision or appeals
process, you may contact the Office at(303) 866-3567.
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Certification:
As an authorized representative of the applicant, I hereby certify that the operation described has met the minimum
requirements of the following terms and conditions:
1. To the best of my knowledge,all significant, valuable and permanent man-made structure(s) in existence at the time
this application is filed,and located within 200 feet of the proposed affected area have been identified in this application
(Section 34-32.5-I 15(4Xe), C.R.S.).
2. No mining operation will be located on lands where such operations are prohibited by law(Section
34-32.5-115(4Xf),C.R.S.;
3. As the applicant/operator, I do not have any extraction/exploration operations in the State of Colorado currently in
violation of the provisions of the Colorado Land Reclamation Act for the Extraction of Construction Materials(Section
34-32.5-120,C.R.S.)as determined through a Board finding.
4. I understand that statements in the application are being made under penalty of perjury and that false statements
made herein are punishable as a Class I misdemeanor pursuant to Section 18-8-503,C.R.S.
Signed and dated this 4 day of OC t0 3 45-'-C q
CA-M 4-5 c OL-02AeU J-N C , If Corporation Attest(Seal)
Applicant/Operator or Company Name
Sign 6 ! p c" Signed:_AsarialleciA____,
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Corporate Secretary or Equivalent
Title: V (C I-_ (R RL�7 9 C t IMEl 1 I s TO-A I /O i Town/City/County Clerk
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SIGNATURES MUST BE IN BLUE INK
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You must post sufficient Notices at the location of the proposed mine site to clearly identify the site as the location of a proposed
mining operation. The following is a sample of the Notice required for Rule 1.6.2(1)(6)that you may wish to use.
NOTICE
This site is the location of a proposed construction materials operation. (Name of the Applicant/Operator)CAMAS Colorado
whose addressand phone number is(Address and Phone Number of the Applicant/Operator)3605 S. Teller St. Lakewooc
has applied for a Reclamation Permit with the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board. Anyone wishing to comment on they
application may view the application at the(County Name) Weld County Clerk or Recorder's Office,(Clerk
or Recorder's Office Address) 910 10th Street, Greeley, C�rtd should send comments prior to the end of the public
comment period to the Division of Minerals and Geology, 1313 Sherman St, Room 215, Denver, Colorado 80203.
Certification:
`, 1 , hereby certify that I posted a sign containing the above notice for the proposed permit
area known as the(Name of Operation) f? be.'-u/ C w on(Date Posted) C/G be v / /9 y r1
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SIGNATURE DATE
04/25/97 CONO1KE
NAMES OF OWNERS OF PROPERTY WITHIN 600 FEET
NAME ARW IRS PARCEL I.D.NO.
L TOLLGATE FARMS INC 080529000038
179 5 MONROE ST
DENVER CO 50209
2. ALLISON BEVERLEE A 080529000029
13165 WELD CO RD 84
GREELEY CO 80631
3. GOETZEL RICHARD W @ MARY ANN 080529 048
1/2 INT @
13469 WELD CO RD 66
GREELEY CO 60631
4. GOETZEL LESTER V @ CORABELLE 080529000049
13451 WELD CO RD 64
GREELEY CO 80631
5. FEUERSTEIN CLYDE W @ KATHLEEN 080529000023
W AS JT
(62.5 INT) @
4250 W 161H 5T #13
GREELEY CO 80634
6. HEINIKE STEVEN K & 0805290'.0051
13771 WELD CO RD 64
GREELEY CO 80631
1. 1EUERSTEIN CLYDE W 080529000052
9250 W 16114 ST 113
GREELEY CO 80634
5. SELLYER SHERRIE L 080532000044
13276 WELD CO RD 64
GREELEY CO 80631
9 WRIGHT GREGORY C 080532100065
21156 E EUCLID OR
AURORA CO 80016
10 SEARS. C RAYMOND @ SALLY K. 080532100064
13644 WELD CO RD 64
GREELEY CO 80631
11. ORACLE JONATHAN LEE @ PAULA 080532000061
13648 WELD CO RD 64
GREELEY CO 50631
12 ERBES EARL L @ SUZANNE T 080532000046
13668 WELD CO RD 64
GREELEY CO f10431
1] I.0111155 JUST PH U @ ✓-.F': D80572000043
U-lO LA ry LU 50631 1 1
la. BENSON NOBLE R @ MARY SUE 080532001001
30942 ROCKY ROAD
GREELEY CO 80631
15. DAWSON WAYNE L @ JOYCE A 000532001002
30878 ROCKY ROAD
GREELEY CO 80631
16. MILLER RAND & DONNA J 080532001003
30667 ROCKY ROAD
GREELEY CO 80631
17. DAVIS KIM
080532001003
30856 ROCKY ROAD
GREELEY CO 50631
18. BAGLEY. DAVID L. @ MICHAELEEN M. 095911211024
1357 43RD AVE. #22
GREELEY CO 80631
19. GOEIMEL. RICHARD & We ANN 080533000001
1/2 INT @ 080529000050
13489 WELD CO RD 66
GREELEY CO 80531
20. WELD COUNTY 080532000050
915 10111 ST 08053330002]
GREELEY CO 80631
21, OURAN RINE 080533300025
23981 WARREN RD
SW JACINTO CA 92383
22. LOWELL-PAUL DAIRY INC 080533000004
14332 WELD CO RD 64
GREELEY CO 80631
23 BUSMAN. DANIEL @ MILDRED L. 080533000049
30598 WELD CO RD 29
GREELEY CO 80634
24. ORR ED @ SUSIE ANN 080532400054
C/O ORR LAND CO 080532400010
826 9111 51 PLAZA 080533300022
GREELEY CO 80631
25. ORR ED& SUSIE ANN 080532000063
C/O ORR LAND CO 080532300064
826 9111 ST PLAZA
GREELEY CO 80631
26. WELD COUNTY 080532000052
915 10TH ST
GREELEY CO 80631
27. PDUORE RIVER TRAIL EDUCATION BOARD 08053100.058 •
UNC LABORTORY SCHOOL
BISHOP LEAR DR
GREELEY CO 80639
28 HALL GEORGE @ BETTY 080531100064
3026 4TH AVE
GREELEY CO 80631
29 FIRESPEN WILBERT W @ M RUTH 080530400073
39053 WELD CO RD 27
GREELEY CO 80631
Date: 09/24/99 �y
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September 23, 1999
Weld County Planning Department
1400 North 17th Avenue
Greeley, CO 80631
RE: Riverview Resource Sand and Gravel Mining Operation
To Whom It May Concern:
This letter authorizes Tuttle Applegate, Inc., to act in my behalf to obtain all appropriate permits
for an amendment to USR- 897 for sand and gravel mining.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
CAMAS COLORADO, INC.
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VP of Public Affairs and Administration
EXHIBIT A
Legal Description
ALL THAT PART OF THE N'h AND THE N%2 OF THE S% OF SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 6
NORTH, RANGE 66 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M. LYING NORTH OF THE CACHE LA
POUDRE RIVER.
AND
THAT PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE IN THE WEST HALF OF THE WEST HALF OF
SECTION 33 AND THE EAST HALF OF THE EAST HALF OF SECTION 32, BOTH IN
TOWNSHIP 6 NORTH, RANGE 66 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., COUNTY OF WELD, STATE
OF COLORADO.
AND
BEING A PORTION OF THE EAST HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION
32, TOWNSHIP 6 NORTH, RANGE 66 WEST OF THE 6T" P.M. LYING NORTH OF THE
CENTERLINE OF THE CACHE LA POUDRE RIVER AND ALSO THAT PORTION OF THE
SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP
6 NORTH, RANGE 66 WEST OF THE 6T" P.M. LYING NORTH OF THE CACHE LA
POUDRE RIVER, COUNTY OF WELD, STATE OF COLORADO, ALSO KNOWN AS LOT B
OR RECORDED EXEMPTION NO. 0805-32-1-RE 1539, RECORDED OCTOBER 28, 1993 IN
BOOK 1408 AS RECEPTION NO 23570787. TOGETHER WITH A PARCEL OF LAND
SITUATE IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF
SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 6 NORTH, RANGE 66 WEST OF THE 6'" P.M., COUNTY OF
WELD, STATE OF COLORADO.
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EXHIBIT D
Mining Plan
Riverview Resource property has a significant commercial deposit of sand and gravel located in
the alluvium of the Cache La Poudre River in Weld County. There is an existing mining
operation immediately to the west of this property and agricultural type uses to the north. To the
south is vacant property currently within the City of Greeley, which is planned for residential
development. To the east is a mixture of residential uses, commercial uses and a dairy.
The site consists of irrigated farm and pastureland. Some wetland areas and woody vegetation
occur on either side of the Poudre River. The power transmission line located on the west side of
the property, running northwest to southeast, will be avoided during the mining process.
The topography of the site is generally flat except along the portion near"0" Street. This area is
ten (10) to fifteen (15) feet higher in elevation than the area near the river and is out of the 100
year floodplain.
The sand and gravel deposit varies in thickness from four (4) to thirty(30) feet. The overburden
thickness varies in thickness from two and one-half(21/2) to eleven and one-half(11'/z) feet.
The deposit will be mined dry through use of dewatering trenches and pumps. Initially the topsoil
and overburden will be stripped by scrapers and stockpiled. Later these stockpiles will be used in
reclaiming and sloping the lakeshore.
With in-progress reclamation, it is the intent of the operator to replace the overburden and topsoil
in its final location quickly. As mining progresses, the operator will replace the topsoil and
spread it on the lakeshore slopes immediately after it is stripped from a new mining area.
Direction of mining is generally away from the river. When the alluvium is sufficiently dry,
front-end loaders will excavate the material and deposit it either on haul trucks or on a system of
conveyors, which will transport the material to the aggregate processing area. Last, the
processing area will be mined, after which all equipment will be moved offsite.
The processing area contains the crushing, screening concrete and asphalt plants and washing
equipment for the raw material. Most of the material will be washed for use in the on-site
concrete plant and sold as aggregate. Annual production will depend upon the demand for
construction materials. The anticipated production is approximately 500,000 tons per year. This
production will also vary depending on the amount of outside sales.
Generally we believe the mine will progress according to the following time table:
Cell A 1-2 years 21.94 acres
Cell 1 1-2 years 22.87 acres
Cell 2 3-4 years 55.07 acres
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Cell 3 2-3 years 27.41 acres
Cell 4 4-5 years 87.35 acres
Cell 5 1-2 years 22.90 acres
Cell 6 1-2 years 15.04 acres
Total Operation 13 to 20 years Total Acres 252.58 acres
In order to gain an understanding of the extent of the mining operation, it is helpful to know the
acres disturbed by different aspects of the mine. We have selected a point in time where the
mining disturbance could be at its maximum. This occurs during the mining of Cell 4. Here the
dewatering trench will be at its maximum length along with roads to the processing area. The
following acres of disturbance apply at this time:
A. Stripped overburden and topsoil in anticipation of mining 3 acres
B. Active mining area 6 acres
C. Topsoil and overburden stockpiles 2 acres
D. Dewatering trench 1 acre
E. Roads 1 acre
F. Aggregate processing plant 15 acres
G. Settling pond 4 acres
H Lakeshore topsoiling and seeding 2 acres
Total Disturbed Area 34 acres
Dikes, as shown on Exhibit C and F, will be placed between reclaimed reservoir areas to increase
water storage capacity. As a secondary benefit, the creation of ponds in this area will enhance the
wildlife habitat presently found in the riparian riverbank area.
The following equipment and facilities may be utilized in this operation:
Loaders (2) Bottled Water Scraper(1) Aggregate Wash Plant Feeders
Fuel Truck Fuel Tank Electric Control Van
Screens (2) Mechanic Truck Generators (2) Conveyors (15)
Excavator Dozer Crushers Concrete Batch Plant
Road Grader Haul Trucks (5) Portable Toilets Shop Building
Office Trailer Asphalt Plant Ready Mix Concrete Trucks (5)
Truck Scale Hot Oil Tanks Water Truck(4)
By pumping, groundwater will be discharged from all the mining cells into the Cache la Poudre
River or into adjacent mined cells.
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EXHIBIT E
Reclamation Plan
Reclamation of the site will consist of ponds as water storage reservoirs, wetlands and wildlife
habitat.
Dikes will be utilized to form separate ponds to increase water storage capacity. The dikes will
be constructed of overburden. As a secondary benefit, the creation of ponds in this area will
enhance the wildlife habitat presently found in the riparian riverbank area.
The resource will be mined to the underlying bedrock. Overburden and processing plant fines
will be redistributed to provide a stable base for the reseeding along the bank shores. Revegetated
slopes will be 3:1 and 2:1 —ten feet below water configuration, allowing seeding along the
shoreline as well as providing access into and out of the ponds.
Weeds are not expected to pose a problem in revegetating the site. If they do become a problem,
they will be controlled mechanically with minimum chemical application so that native species
will not be destroyed by the application of excess herbicides.
Reclamation Measures/Materials Handling
The mining will create the rough topography for the lakeshores. Instead of being mined
vertically, these lakeshores will be mined at vertical to '/2:1 and compacted backfill to 3:1/2:1
configuration. Overburden and topsoil will be placed on the shoreline for final grading.
Compaction of this overburden will occur by the scrapers and dozers which place the soil. There
are no structures proposed here so no greater compaction is required. Final grading will be done
along the contours and revegetation will occur as soon as possible to prevent erosion. Lakeshores
will be graded and seeded within one to two years after the mining occurs.
The mining will leave no highwalls on the property. No acid forming or toxic materials are used
in the mining. There will be no auger holes or shafts left on the property. The operator will
utilize concurrent reclamation in this operation.
Backfill generated on the site will include concrete, silts and clays from the materials washing
operation and non-marketable fine material. These backfill materials will be compacted on the
floor of the processing area and buried along the lakeshore. The reclaimed mined area in Cell 1
will not be lined.
Inert fill generated off the permit area will also be brought onto the site as backfill. This material
could include concrete, soil, brick, and limited amounts of asphalt. Generally, any asphalt
brought in will be recycled into new product. These off-site inert materials will be disposed of in
a similar manner as those generated on-site as described above. Since this material is inert, there
will be no release of pollutants. This reclamation plan identifies off-site material to be used as
backfill. Therefore, no further notice to the Division is required.
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Water—General Requirements
Disturbance of the area will be done to minimize the effect on the prevailing hydrologic balance
as follows:
a. The operator shall comply with all applicable Colorado water laws.
b. The operator shall comply with all applicable Federal and State water quality laws
and regulations.
c. The operator shall comply with all Federal and State requirements for dredge and
fill.
Groundwater— Specific Requirements
The operation will not affect groundwater quality on or off the site. The operation will comply
with all State groundwater quality standards.
In the wash plant, water will be recycled to a settling pond. Flocculants may be utilized to assist
in the settling out of suspended solids. Flocculants used will not contain hazardous or toxic
materials. The water recycled in the washing operation will not be released into any waterways.
The clays and silts salvaged from the washing operation may be used as fill material.
All chemicals and materials used in the concrete and asphalt plants will be stored and handled
properly according to separate permits with the Colorado Department of Health.
Due to the absence of any pollutants, groundwater quality monitoring is not required in this
operation.
Wildlife
The proposed reclamation plan will create new areas for wildlife habitat. All activities will be
planned considering the safety and protection of wildlife on the property. Some species may be
temporarily displaced by the mining activities. These species are expected to reestablish with no
difficulty after the reclamation has been completed. The creation of the lakes will create more
importunities for aquatic birds, mammals, and fish.
Existing wildlife habitat is not anticipated to be affected during the mining operation because
riverbank wetland areas will not be disturbed.
In addition, a habitat restoration is being created at the south western portion of the property.
This area is the end location of a relocated warm water slough. This area will allow for a year
round nesting and habitat area for numerous types of species.
Topsoiling
The top six inches of soil is classified as topsoil. This layer includes the root zone of the grasses.
It will be stripped and stockpiled separately. By using concurrent reclamation techniques, the
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topsoil should only remain for one to two years. If the stockpile remains more than one growing
season, it will be seeded with wheatgrass to prevent erosion.
Topsoil will be replaced in reclaimed areas in the same six inch depth.
Revegetation
The reclamation for this site will include water storage. Slopes will be no greater than 3:1. The
grasses were selected to be long lasting and regenerate themselves. The ground will be fine
graded and prepared for seeding. Fertilizers will be used according to recommendations from the
Soil Conservation Services.
If a significant invasion of noxious weeds occurs, the area will be mowed periodically for control.
Weeds will be mowed before they go to seed during the first growing season. Mechanical control
will be used as a first priority. Chemical methods will only be used if no other alternative
produces acceptable results.
As mining operations are completed, the area will be graded and shaped. Runoff or excess water
from adjacent areas will not be allowed to flow over any of the slopes. Berms will be constructed
to divert this excess water and dispose of it in a safe non-erosive manner.
The seedbed will be worked up and be weed free and firm at the time of planting. If the seed is
broadcast, the seeding rates will be doubled.
Based on the soils in the area, the following seeding mixtures are recommended:
Vaughn Side Oats Grama 30% 1.35 #PLS/ac.
Grenville Switchgrass 20% 0.5 #PLS/ac.
Lovington Blue Grama 20% 0.3 #PLS/ac.
Barton Western Wheatgrass 30% 2.4 #PLS/ac.
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Barton Western Wheatgrass 30% 3.2 #PLS/ac.
Luna Pubescent Wheatgrass 30% 3.6 #PLS/ac.
Lincoln Smooth Bromegrass 40% 1.30#PLS/ac.
Seeds will be planted with a drill equipped with depth bands and press wheels. The seeded areas
will then be covered with straw mulch, at a rate of 4,000 pounds per acre. The straw will be
crimped into the soil to control erosion until the grass becomes established. Seeding will be done
between November 1 and May 1 and as soon as fine grading is completed.
Cattle and horses will not be grazed on the revegetated areas for at least two years so the grasses
can become established.
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Trees and shrubs will be planted in clusters as part of the reclamation plan. Each cluster will
contain five to ten trees to ten to twenty shrubs. Trees will be selected from the following list:
Willow Cottonwood Hackberry
Honey Locust Scotch Pine Austrian Pine
Eastern Red Cedar Rocky Mountain Juniper
Shrubs will be selected from the following list:
Winterfat Snowberry Native Plum
Sandcherry Rabbit Bush Siberian Peashrub
Sumac Lilac Tartarian Honeysuckle
Trees and shrubs will either be nursery grown or native collected stock. The newly planted trees
and shrubs will be watered from a truck for the first several years.
Reclamation will occur as mining progresses throughout the life of the mine. During the fall,
those areas mined during the past year will be graded with overburden and topsoil. Seeding and
mulching will generally occur in the fall.
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EXHIBIT F
Reclamation Plan Map
See Attached Map
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EXHIBIT G
Water Information
The proposed mining operation is located in the Section 32 and Section 33, Township 6 North,
Range 66 West in Weld County. The site is located between 71st Avenue and 83rd Avenue south
of O Street in the northwest portion of Greeley. The operation will impact the Cache La Poudre
River in the form of depletions due to evaporation and operational losses associated with mining.
These impacts, however, are of minor consequence and can be mitigated without injury to the
vested senior rights downstream of the site. The operation will consist of sand and gravel
production.
The project will create seven open gravel pit lakes with approximately 265 acres of exposed
surface at reclamation. The reclamation plan will leave six lined lakes and one unlined lake that
will be hydraulically connected to the alluvial aquifer. A substitute supply plan for the
replacement of stream depletions during the mining phase will be submitted to the State
Engineer's Office. The operator will obtain an approved augmentation plan through Colorado
Water Court after mining is completed. The length for the completion of the project is estimated
at 25 years.
Water Use
Water use at the site will include evaporation from the wash pond, settling pond and dewatering
trenches, water retained in material removed from the site and dust control of haul roads and
stockpiles. The exposed groundwater associated with the dewatering trenches is estimated at 1.0
acre. The total exposed acreage during mining will be approximately 5 acres.
Mining at the site will intercept the groundwater table. In order to enable dry mining, dewatering
trenches will be constructed around the perimeter of the pit. This water will be routed and
pumped back to the Cache La Poudre River.
The NOAA Technical Report NWS 33, Evaporation Atlas for the Contiguous 48 United States
(U.S. Department of Commerce) was used to determine gross evaporation. For this location, the
annual evaporation is 45.0 inches. Monthly evaporation percentages as suggested by the Office
of the State Engineer were used to calculate monthly evaporation.
Precipitation was estimated using the Colorado Climate Center's Monthly Climatic Data for the
Windsor Weather Station. Annual precipitation at the site was assumed to be equal to the
Windsor station, which is 12.54 inches. Effective precipitation was calculated as 70% of total
precipitation. Net evaporation was then computed as the difference between gross evaporation
and effective precipitation. The net annual evaporation at the site is 3.02 feet. Thus, the resulting
net annual evaporative consumptive use during mining operations is 15.1 acre-feet. The
evaporation associated with the post reclamation lakes will be approximately 800 acre-feet per
year. The post mining augmentation requirements can be seen in Table No. 1.
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As material is excavated, it will be washed on site. The water retained in this material is
considered as consumptive use. The anticipated amount of material that will be mined and
washed each year is estimated at 400,000 tons. Assuming 4 percent moisture content by weight
as suggested by the State Engineer's Office, the total annual depletion due to water retained in
product is 11.8 acre-feet.
In addition, water use at the site will include dust control. This is water applied to haul roads and
stockpiles. It is estimated that one load from a 3000-gallon capacity water truck (Monday
through Friday) for nine months is required for dust control. This results in a consumptive use of
1.8 acre-feet per year.
The total annual consumptive uses associated with the mining operations are as follows:
Evaporation 15.1 acre-feet
Moisture Retained in Product 11.8 acre-feet
Dust Control 1.8 acre-feet
Total 28.7 acre-feet
Water Rights
The operator of the site controls 30 shares of the William R. Jones Ditch and 5 shares of the
Whitney Ditch that were historically used for irrigation on the site. The proposed mining
operation will include all the area historically irrigated with these shares. Due to the dry-up of the
historically irrigated lands, the ditch shares will be made available for stream depletions due to
the mining operation.
The William R. Jones Ditch shares yield approximately 6.5 acre-feet/share and the Whitney Ditch
shares yield approximately 33 acre-feet/share. The combination of the water rights will supply
approximately 360 acre-feet of replacement water on an annual basis.
The William R. Jones Ditch shares and the Whitney Ditch shares will be used to replace out of
priority stream depletions during mining. An application to temporarily change the use of the
Jones and Whitney shares from agricultural use to augmentation will be submitted to the State
Engineer's Office. The reclamation augmentation requirements will also be mitigated with the
Whitney and Jones Ditch shares.
Surrounding Water Rights
Exhibit G-1 shows the permitted and/or adjudicated water rights within one half mile of the site.
Well and water rights tabulations from the State Engineer's Office were used to locate the
surrounding wells and water rights as shown in Exhibit G-1.
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Discharge Permit
A Discharge Permit will be applied for with the Colorado Health Department. This permit will be
obtained before the mining operations begin.
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EXHIBIT G
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SOURCE OF INFORMATION: U.S.
N)) DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR, GEOLOGICAL
SURVEY, 7.5 MINUTE BRACEWELL
2000 1000 0 2000 QUADRANGLE, 1980.
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ACTIVITY STATUS 1ST USED ANN AREA GEOL WELL WELL WTR SEC LOC TWN P
CD DATE CD DATE WV MD DB USE DATE APR IRR AQFR YIELD DPTH LEV COORD QTRS SEC SHP RNG M
1GR-i WEL BOICE FRANK RT 2 BOX 209 GREELEY,C0 80631
NP 04-30-1960 OC 06-13-1912 3 0 1 06-01-1940 0 0 600.00 54 25 26305,600E Ne 28 6N 66W 5
]] 1 WEL CARLSON CARL J 210010TH ST RD GREELEY,CO 80631
3 0 8 08-12-1960 0 0 10.00 30 20 0,0 SWSE 28 6N 66W 5
-41770R 1 WEL FEUERSTEIN CLYDE W 6 KATHLEEN W 13771 WELD CO RD 64 GREELEY,CO 80831 ��.-��
3 0 1 0 0 700.00 42 20 2640S,665W 124W3V� 228 6N 66W 5
TOR- 1 WEL FEUERSTEIN C GREELEY,CO 80631
NP 11-15-1983 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0,0 28 6N 66W S
1 WEL MCKAY LAND MD CATTLE CO.&ANDERSO 1915 14TH AV GREELEY,CO 80631
3 0 8 11-17-1875 0 1.00 15.00 43 8 6436,2290W SESW 28 6N 66W S
7 l 1pfg 1 WEL MC KAY LAND CA GREELEY,C080631
71N NP A 10-02-1975 RC 11-26-1975 1 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0,0 SESW 28 6N 66W S
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ACTIVITY STATUS 1ST USED ANN AREA GEOL WELL WELL WTR SEC LOC TWN p
CD DATE CD DATE WD MO DB USE DATE APR RR AGER YIELD DPTH LEV COORD (MS SEC SHP RNG M
-1 1 VvEL SWANSON 5 6 HANNAH RT 2 BX 172 GREELEY,CO 80631
3 0 0 1 04-30-1925 0 0 750.00 30 24 0,0 NaS 29 6N 66W S
;2pWR-1 WEL GOETZEL ELSIE 1357E WELD CTY RD 66 GREELEY,CO 80631 RC 1021-1990 3 0 0 1 0 0 1000.00 43 16 0,0 Re) 29 6N 66W S
49HTlt' 1 WEL EMERSON JOHN K P 0 BOX 298 CASTLE ROCK,CO 80104
3 0 1 0 0 300.00 33 17 0,0 NVe 29 6N 66W S
T951 1 WEL GOETZEL RICHARD&MARY ANN 13489 WELD CTV RD 66 GREELEY,CO 80631 �✓
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RC 1021-1990 J 0 1 0807-1935 0 0 600.00 40 20 DO NESW 29 BN 66W 5
12952R-) 1 WEL GOETZEL RICHARD 8 MARY ANN 13489 VWE.LD CTY ROAD 66 GREELEY,CO 80631
RC 1021-1990 3 0 0 1 0 0 400.00 40 20 0,0 NESW 29 6N 66W S
729538 I WEl GOETZEL RICHARD 8 MARY ANN 13489 WELD CTY ROAD 66 GREELEY.CO 80631
RC 1021-1990 3 0 0 1 0 0 900.00 43 20 0,0 NESW 29 6N 66W $
65568 1 WEL FIRESTIEN LOUIE R F D GREELEY,CO 80631
3 0 1 08-20-1954 0 0 280.00 38 21 0,0 NWSW 29 6N 66W S
6557R-\) 1 WEL FIRESTIEN LOUIE R F O GREELEY,CO 80631
3 0 1 04-22-1955 0 0 295.00 32 15 0,0 NWSW 29 6N 66W S
661AD : 0 WEL FEUERSTEIN CLYDE W GREELEY,CO 80631
CAD) 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0,0 SWSW 29 6N 66W S
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PERMIT 0 CTY OWNER INFORMATION
ACTIVITY STATUS 1ST USED ANN AREA GEOL WELL WELL WTR SEC LOC TWN P
CD DATE CD DATE WD MD DB USE DATE APR IRR AOFR YIELD DPTH LEV COORD OTRS SEC SHP RNG M
IF 1 WEL HENRY DOUGLAS F 8 SUSAN G 12230 WELD CTY RD 66 GREELEY.CO 80631
RC 09-13-1994 3 0 0 1 04-30-1963 0 0 275.00 45 19 800N,20W (NW 4W)30 6N 66W S
4 _•
l 611A)1 WEL BROWN A GREELEY,CO 80631
NP 06-05-1980 3 0 0 89 0 0 0 0 0 0,0 NWSE 30 6N 66W S
40761 1 WEL ETTER FRED 8 MARIE E RT 2 BOX 248 GREIELEY.CO 80631 `''-
3 0 1 04-29-1965 0 0 300.00 28 18 00 eLrsW) 30 6N 66W S
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PERMIT D CTY OWNER INFORMATION
ACTIVITY STATUS 1ST USED ANN AREA GEOL WELL WELL WTR SEC LOC TWN P
CD DATE CD DATE WD MD DB USE DATE APR IRR AOFR YIELD DPTH LEV COORD OTRS SEC SHP RNG M
SENOR," IAEL HALL-IRWIN CONSTRUCTION CO CIO 1960 INDUSTRIAL CIR LONGMONT,CO 80501
/1GI�06-22-1990 3 Q 0 0 GW 0 25 0 0,0 31 6N 66W S
14490A19-1 s WEL HALL IRWIN CONSTRUCTION CO PO BOX 659 GREELEY,CO 80632
I �Q 01-08-1998 3 0 0 0 G 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0 0,0 NE 31 6N 66W S
1191 F) 1 WEL HALL IRWIN CONSTRUCTION CO P O BOX 659 GREELEY,CO 80632
� NP 12-18-1998 3 0 0 0 G 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0 0,0 NE 31 6N 66W S
'11 0441 1 WEL STOCKOVER WILLIAM M GREELEV.CO 80631
3 0 9 04-05-1962 0 0 20.00 26 6 0,0 SENE 31 6N 66W
-99904E-1 WEL HALL IRWIN CONSTRUCTION C/O 3026 4TH AVE GREELEY,CO 80631 �
NP 07-21-1969 SP 08-29-1990 3 0 0 0 G 0 0 GW 0 0 0 1980N,660W (WNW _31 6N 66W 5
--14648M'Y WEL HALL-IRWN CNSTR CO GREELEY,CO 80631
eD 01-15.1988 3 0 0 3 0 0 GW 0 0 0 0,0 SWNW 31 814 66W S
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99988E--1 WEL HALL-IRWIN CONSTR CO C/O 3026 4TH AVE GREELEY,CO 80631 '' rI��v�]y
NP 06-17-1988 SA 12-20-1990 3 0 0 3 07-02-1968 0 0 GW 0 0 0 1980N660W �►L 31 6N 66W S
t4$66A13-1' WEL HALL-IRNBN CONST C/O 3026 4TH AVE GREELEY,CO 80631 A►
(9O,'07-21-1989 3 0 0 3 0 0 GW 0 0 0 1980N,660W SWNW 31 6N 66W 5
9t498P--1 WEL HALL IRWIN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY %TUTTLE APPLEGATE 11990 GRANT ST#304 DENVER,CO 80233-1136
12-22-1998 CA 05-26-1999 3 1 0.00 0.00 GW 0.00 0 0 2400N,100W SWNW 31 6N 68W S
61gcRF 3 WEL HALL-IRWIN CONST CO 'A TUTTLE APPLEGATE INC 11990 GRANT ST#304 DENVER,Co 80233-1136
NP 05-04-1999 3 1 0 0 GW 0 0 0 2400N,100W a NW) 31 6N 66W 5
REPORT DATE COLORADO WELLS,APPLICATIONS,AND PERMITS PAGE 1
Thu Aug 121L26:06 MDT 1999 COLORADO DIVISION OF WATER RESOUCES
PERMIT D CTY OWNER INFORMATION
ACTIVITY STATUS 1ST USED ANN AREA GEOL WELL WELL WIR SEC LOC 1WN P
CD DATE CD DATE WO MD DB USE DATE APR IRR AOFR YIELD DPTH LEV COORD CTRS SEC SHP RNG M
W1071 ML ELDER CHRIS D 13648 WCR 64 GREELEY,CO 80631
/• 0504-1990 AR 03-19-1991 3 0 0 89 0 0 GW 0 0 0 940N21316 NWNE 32 6N 66W 5
46615F 1 WEL ELDER CHRIS 13644 WCR 64 GREELEY.CO 80631
NP 07-28-1997 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 940N,2130E NWNE 32 6N 66W S
89 1 WEL GIFFORD DAVID.1 RT 2 BOX 222 GREELEY,CO 80631
3 0 8 07-12-1973 0 0 15.00 28 9 100N,1650W NENW 32 6N 66W S
U1 WEL CBM READY MIXED CONCRETE CO 7916 NIWOT RD NIWOT,CO 60544
AP 09-20-1991 AU 09.25-1991 3 0 0 0 0 0 GW 0 0 0 25005,2050W NENW 32 6N 66W 5
1 WEL CSM READY MIXED CONCRETE CO 7916 NIWOT RD NIWOT,C080544
AP 09-20-1991 AU 09-25-1991 3 0 0 0 0 0 OW 0 0 0 250001150E NESE 32 6N 66W S
95$7.2111u/
-WEL MURPHY THOMAS M %LT ENVIRONMENTAL INC 2150 W 29TH AVE 9710 DENVER,CO 80211
//MCry�08-15-1995 3 D M 0 0 GW 0 0 0 00 NWSW 32 6N 66W S
6747) 1 WEL ORR ED 8269TH STREET GREELEY,CO 80831
NP 07-22-1996 3 8 L 0 0 GW 0 0 0 12505,1370W SESW 32 6N 66W S
-9W6B81trT WEL ORR ED %LESH DRILLING 826 9TH ST GREELEY,CO 80631
Ci W-18-1996 3 G M 0 0 GW 0 0 0 0,0 SESW 32 6N 66W S
174477.,1 WEL ORR ED 549N 71ST AVE GREELEY,CO80634
NP 09-20.1993 3 0 0 8 L 0 0 OW 700 41 21 12505,1200W SWSW 32 6N 66W S
'b823r1 WEL CLARK DAVID 671528TH ST GREELEY,CO 80831
EP 04-26-1977 EP 05-10-1979 3 0 0 8 08.21-1985 0 0 OW 0 0 0 2505,150W SWSW 32 6N 66W S
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PERMIT D CTY OWNER INFORMATION
ACTNITY STATUS 1ST USED ANN AREA GEOL WELL WELL WTR SEC LOC TWN P
CD DATE CO DATE WD MD DB USE DATE APR IRR AGAR YIELD DPTH LEV COORD ()IRS SEC SHP RNG M
77133-0 WEL GREELEY TRADING INC GREELEY,CO 80632
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0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0,0 NENE 33 6N 66W S
470R) 1 WEL TALLMANWB R2 BX 210 GREELEY,CO 80631
y
3 0 0 1 06-11-1949 0 0 700.00 10 6 0,0 NENW 33 6N 66W S
198 1 WEL LOWELL PAUL DAIRY RT2 BOX 178A GREELEY,CO 80631
3 0 8 07-08-1971 0 0 15.00 36 12 0,0 NENW 33 6N 66W S
72188R 1 WEL BUXMAN DAN RT 2 BX 175 GREELEY,CO 80631
3 0 1 0 0 400.00 21 9 0,0 SENW 33 6N 66W S,
25', RrT WEL SYNDER OIL CO %LT ENVIRONMENTAL INC 2150 W 29TH AVE STE 310 DENVER,CO 80211
AD 04-07-1995 3 0 0 0 M 0.00 0 GW 0.00 0 0 0,0 SENW 33 6N 66W 6
0 ,1 1 WEL BUXMAN D GREELEY,CO 80610
AP 03-21-1978 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0,0 SENW 33 6N 66W S
-A28Y 1 WEL DAVIS W H GREELEY,CO 80631
NP 04-27-1977 3 0 0 6 01-21-1986 0 0 0 0 0 0,0 SESE 33 6N 66W 5
,,D 1 WEL BUXMAN DANIEL 30598 WELD CNTY RD 29 GREELEY,CO 80634 GRAVEL PIT
AP 01-30-1990 AU 02-02-1990 3 0 0 0 G 0 0 GW 0 0 0 0,0 NESW 33 6N 66W S
(77747F)1 WEL GREELEY CITY OF 1000 10TH ST GREELEY,CO 80631
NP 08-29.1990 3 0 0 1 0 0 GW 0 0 0 16506,1250W NWSW 33 6N 66W 5
3TfeeMM-1 WEL GREELEY CITY OF %R&R WELL 8 PUMP INC BOX 577 GREELEY,CO 80632
02-26-1998 3 O M 0 0 GW 12.50 30 5 0,0 NWSW 33 6N 66W S
`�93 1 WEL BOOS GILBERT MR AND MRS 2120 7TH ST ROAD GREELEY,CO 80631 LOT 7 J B ACRES
3 D 0 8 06-01-1972 0 0 5.00 210 19 0,0 SWSW 33 6N 66W S
99071 1 WEL HARRING BILLY A 403 N 66TH AVE GREELEY,CO 80631
3 0 8 07-06-1972 0 0 0.10 42 20 0,0 SWSW 33 6N 66W S
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H
Use Decreed U Adj Adjudicatn Prey Mj Apprtpm 0 Adein Priority (but Sego P Alter - - - Comment
9 L-des haunt Type Cate Late Cate 9 Rather Niter Case A ma
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2.0000 C S 09/10/1953 12/18/1945 09/20/1936 35050.31674 11217 107 1757
2.2300 C S 09/10/1953 12/18/1945 06/30/1936 35050.31592 11217 104 1754
5700 C S 09/10/1953 12/18/1945 06/30/1938 35050.32322 11217 151 1754
10 C 0 12/31/1972 07/31/1936 31623.00000 W 3504 3823
C 0 12/31/1972 08/01/1940 33085.00000 W 3504 3824
1 12/31/1970 05/31/1937 31927.00000 W 286 3847 830(281
09/10/1953 12/18/1945 05/31/1925 35050.27544 11217 307 1427
12/31/1970 12/30/1949 36523.00000 W 228 1625 A
12/31/1970 04/30/1951 37009.00000 W 328 1642
I
12/31/1971 08/20/1954 38217.00000 W 1419 2586
12/31/1971 04/22/1955 38462.00000 W 1419 2587
12/31/1972 08/31/1935 31288.00000 W5182 2844A
12/31/1972 05/31/1940 33023.00000 N 5182 2845 A
, 12/31/1972 05/31/1954 38136.00000 W 5182 2846 A
12/31/1971 05/20/1963 41412.00000 W 985 1825 A
I 12/31/1972 09/21/1999 36423.00000 N 2797 2145
I 12/31/1972 06/20/1965 42174.00000 N 2797 2146 A
1 04/11/1882 09/01/1871 7914.00000 320 1033 156 8204343/860(268
1C 12/31/1988 12/31/1987 12/18/1987 50403.50390 8804127 4536 A AKA ISI1(Y IAKE OESCE 96+04113
12/31/1988 12/31/1987 12/18/1987 50403.50390 8804127 4537 A AKA 11103 TARE 03]CE
12/31/1988 12/31/1987 07/29/1988 50614.00000 8801127 4538 P 8804127 NO1 LUCK IR GW3[E/1WiL R311AU NG 714 R JUNES I)WIR
.,C 12/31/1994 12/31/1993 05/17/1994 52732.00000 9404096 5194 PITIED BY JONES 101101 30CPS 0210& P(?& 1009 01,43
1,90E 04/11/1882 09/01/1871 7914.00000 9104121 5257 MAN 01/06/1997
1 12/31/1972 12/31/1904 20088.00000 W 2133 1992
1,C 12/31/1989 12/31/1988 02/22/1989 50822.00000 89(19030 4453 9504025
1,C 12/31/1990 12/31/1989 02/23/1990 51188.00000 9004029 4624
12/31/1990 12/31/1989 02/28/1990 51193.00000 9001026 4625
3,C 12/31/1990 12/31/1989 02/23/1990 51188.00000 9009028 4626
1,C 12/31/1989 12/31/1988 02/22/1989 50822.00000 9509025 5205 WEE ABS 10/12/1995
04/11/1882 10/01/1871 7944.00000 320 1043 152
) 04/11/1882 07/15/1872 8232.00000 320 1044 152
3 04/11/1882 05/15/1873 8536.00000 320 1045 152
),TV 04/11/1882 04/01/1870 7396.00000 W 2024 1804 300934 TR DATE 7-28-1972
1,TP 04/11/1882 10/01/1871 7944.00000 N 2024 1807 305101 1R DATE 7-28-1972
),1F 04/11/1882 07/15/1872 8232.00000 N 2024 1808 305101 TR 11E 7-28-1972
3,71 04/11/1882 05/15/1873 8536.00000 W 2024 1811 305101 7R(POE 7-28-1972
) 04/11/1882 04/01/1870 7396.00000 320 1042 152 14-7984
3,7T 04/11/1882 05/15/1873 8536.00000 9204097 4971 A 300934 0EII USB&pin IONSU3Y NEIL USERS NT 01/31/1994
3,TP 04/11/1882 05/15/1873 8536.00000 9204097 4972 A 300934 QEG USE &AUG KERSEY WEfL USERS NG 01/31/1994
1,7T 04/11/1882 07/15/1872 8232.00000 9209097 4973 A 300934 O!G 1SE &NE HORSEY NEIL USERS AUG 01/31/1994
3,1F 04/11/1882 07/15/1872 8232.00000 9201097 4974 A 300934 044(3 USE &AEG KERSLY(CL USERS NG 01/31/1999
3,TT 04/11/1882 10/01/1871 7944.00000 9204097 4975 A 300934 CMG USE&MG KEFSEY WELL USERS AEG 01/31/1994
3,TF 04/11/1882 10/01/1871 7944.00000 9209097 4976 A 300934 CRC ISE&NIGMACEY WELL USERS ATM 01/31/1994
1,7T 04/11/1882 04/01/1870 7396.00000 9201097 4977 A 300934 0113 USE 6 AUG 1C12939 WEIL USERS AUG 01/31/1994
3,1F 04/11/1882 04/01/1870 7396.00000 920(097 4978 A 300934 0443 USE &AUG KFF.SEY WELL USERS AID 01/31/1994
S,C 12/31/1995 12/31/1994 05/16/1990 52960.51270 9504272 5259
09/10/1953 12/18/1945 06/15/1938 35050.32307 11217 150 1850
3 12/31/1988 12/31/1987 12/31/1964 50403.42003 8809093 4265
EXHIBIT H
Wildlife Information
The area within the permit boundary consists mainly of pasture lands and irrigated croplands. In
the southeast corner of the site is an oxbow of the Cache La Poudre River that contains a
cottonwood-willow lowland riparian plant community. This area contains mature cottonwoods
and varied riparian plants that would provide cover and food for a number of wildlife species.
A warm water slough will be diverted around the western portion of the site and outcrop in the
southwestern portion of the property boundary. This area will also provide cover and food for a
number of wildlife species.
Seasonal use of the Cache La Poudre River corridor may vary by species. Migrating waterfowl
may use the area for resting and overnight stops from September through December. Various
reptiles, amphibians, shorebirds, hawks, owls, small mammals and deer may use the area on a
year-round basis for nesting, cover and food.
During mining activities, the additional human activities may disturb some of the animal residents
of the area. As the mining is confined to specific areas to limit the total disturbed mined acreage
at any one time, this will help limit the disturbance to the wildlife of the area.
Following the reclamation of the area, there will be additional water area and additional potential
wetland or lowland riparian areas. Species impacted by the mining are expected to return to the
area following mining, with a possible increase in numbers and species due to the increase in
potential habitat.
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Soils Information
Six types of soil lie within the permit area according to the Weld County Soil Survey, conducted
by the United States Department of Agriculture. They are as follows:
1. (3) Aquolls and Aquents, Gravelly Substatum
2. (10) Bankard Sandy Loam
3. (32) Kim Loam
4. (41) Nunn Clay Loam
5. (47) Olney Fine Sandy Loam
6. (50, 51, 52) Otero Sandy Loam
See Attached Map.
(3) Aquolls and Aquents, Gravelly Substratum
This map unit is on bottom lands and floodplains of all major streams in the survey area. This
unit consists of 60 percent Aquolls and 35 percent Aquents soils. These soils are deep, and poorly
drained. They formed in recent alluvium. The surface is a mildly alkaline to moderately alkaline
loamy or clayey layer, as well as the underlying material which is underlain by sand or sand and
gravel within 48 inches. The water table is at or n ear the surface, creating a hydric soil condition.
The erosion hazard due to wind is low.
(10) Bankard Sandy Loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes
The Bankard soils is a deep, somewhat excessively drained soil. It is formed on floodplains from
stratified recent alluvium. The surface is a sandy loam. The underlying material is a calcareous
sand stratified with thin lenses of sandy loam, loam, and fine gravel. The soils have moderately
rapid permeability. Their available water holding capacity is low. Roots penetrate to 60 inches or
more. Runoff is slow and the erosion hazard due to wind is severe.
(32) Kim Loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes
The Kim soil is a deep, well drained soil. It is formed on smooth plains and alluvial fans from
mixed eolian deposits and parent material. The surface and subsoil is a loam. The underlying
material is a fine sandy loam. The soils have moderate permeability. Their available water
holding capacity is high. Roots penetrate to 60 inches or more. Runoff is slow and the erosion
hazard due to wind is high.
(41) Nunn Clay Loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes
This is a deep, well drained soil on terraces and smooth plains. It formed in mixed alluvioum and
eolian deposits. Permeability is moderately slow. Available water capacity is high. The effective
rooting depth is 60 inches or more. Surface runoff is slow, and the erosion hazard is low.
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(47) Olney Fine Sandy Loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes
This is a deep, well drained soil. It formed in mixed outwash deposits. Typically the surface
layer of this Olney soil is grayish brown fine sandy loam about 10 inches thick. The subsoil is
yellowish brown and very pale brown sandy clay loam about 14 inches thick. The substratum to a
depth of 60 inches is very pale brown, calcareous fine sandy loam. Permeability and available
water capacity are moderate. The effective rooting depth is 60 inches or more. Surface runoff is
medium, and the erosion hazard is low.
(50) (51) (52) Otero Sandy Loam
The Otero soil is a deep, well drained soil. It is formed on smooth plains in mixed outwash
deposits. The surface is a sandy loam. The underlying material is a calcareous fine sandy loam.
The soils have rapid permeability. Their available water holding capacity is moderate. Roots
penetrate to 60 inches or more. Runoff is slow ad the erosion hazard due to wind is severe.
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- SOURCE OF INFORMATION: U.S
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULURE, SOIL
CONSERVATION SERVICE, WELD
COUNTY, COLORADO, SOUTHERN
2000 1000 0 2000
PART, BRACEWELL QUADRANGLE,
n-----a-- --I SHEET 7, 1974.
SCALE IN FEET
Ogle: 6/29/99
Job No. 99-192 RIVERVIEW RESOURCE a_ TuttleApplegate,lnc.
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EXHIBIT J
Vegetation Information
Vegetation ranges from woody riparian communities along the Cache La Poudre River to upland
grasslands to the north. Along the river, cottonwood forests range from large cottonwood
galleries along old meanders to narrow rows along the banks of the river.
Patches of sandbar willows occur underneath the cottonwoods and in more open areas.
The understory contains reed canarygrass, smooth brome, and other introduced grasses. Most of
the cottonwood galleries and some of the sandbar willow areas are uplands based on exact species
component and soil characteristics. Wetlands occur in the bottom of old side channels and along
the river.
The large flat flood plain contains a complex patter of plant communities ranging from cattail
marshes, to wet meadows, to mesic and upland meadows. The upland areas are covered mostly
with western wheatgrass, smooth brome, alkali sacaton, and saltgrass. Saltgrass and foxtail barley
dominate the moist transition areas between wetland and upland grasslands. The upland grasses
continue into the highlands north of the flood plain.
River View Resource,CAMAS Colorado,Inc.
DMG 112 Permit
Page 17
EXHIBIT K
Climate
The climatology data recorded at the Greeley weather station indicates the average annual
precipitation at the site to be approximately 14.21 inches per year and annual mean temperature to
be approximately 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
Average Monthly Total
Temperature(F) Precipitation
(inches)
January 27 .49
February 33 .37
March 41 1.14
April 49 1.68
May 58 2.55
June 68 1.94
July 73 1.45
August 71 1.15
September 62 1.14
October 51 .99
November 37 .85
December 29 .45
Mean/Total 50 14.21
The above information was obtained from Colorado State University web site at the following
address: ulysses.atmos.colostate.edu
River View Resource,CAMAS Colorado,Inc.
DMG 112 Permit
Page 18
EXHIBIT L
Reclamation Cost Estimate
In order to calculate maximum potential reclamation liability to the State, we have selected a
point in time where the mining disturbance could be at its maximum. This point occurs during the
mining of the cell 4. Here the dewatering ditch will be at its maximum length along with roads to
the processing area. Please refer to page 5 for a listing of disturbed areas that total 34 acres. This
estimate will follow the same order as the listing on page 5.
A. Stripped overburden and topsoil Qty Units Unit Cost Cost
1. Replace the silty, clayey sand, 8' 600 haul, over 3 ac 38,720 CY $ .95 $36,784
2. Replace topsoil, 6" 600 ft haul, over 3 ac 2,420 CY .95 2,299
3. Seed and mulch 3 AC 800.00 2,400
B. Active mining area
1. Will fill in with water
2. Compacted clay liner, 1,200' 14,850 CY 1.25 18,562
3. Reduce active mining face, 1,400', dozer push 16,600 CY .60 9,960
C. Topsoil and overburden stockpiles
1. See Item H below for these costs
D. Dewatering trench
1. Dozer soil into trench, 500' length at 18'deep, 50'push 1,000 CY 0.60 600
2. Replace topsoil, 6" 500' haul 37 CY 1.25 46
3. Seed and mulch .045 AC 800.00 36
E. Roads
1. Gravel roads to remain
F. Aggregate concrete and asphalt processing plant area
1. Move the surge pile into settling pond 175 CY 1.25 219
2. Wash plant, remove concrete pad 14 CY 65.00 910
3. Concrete plant, remove concrete pad 37 CY 65.00 2,405
4. Shop, demo and remove 40,000 CF 0.18 7,200
5. Office, remove concrete footings 111 CY 65.00 7,215
6. Scale, remove concrete base 16 CY 65.00 1,040
7. Scarify ground 15 AC 150.00 2,250
8. Spread topsoil, 6" 12,100 CY 1.25 15,125
9. Seed and mulch 15 AC 800.00 12,000
River View Resource, CAMAS Colorado,Inc
DMG 112 Penni,
Page 19
G. Settling pond Qty Units Unit Cost Cost
1, Place overburden, 6" on 4 ac 3,226 CY $ 1.25 4,033
2. Place topsoil, 6" over 4 ac 3,226 CY 1.25 4,033
3. Seed and mulch 4 AC 800.00 1,600
H Lakeshore Topsoiling and Reseeding
1. Seed and mulch 1 AC 800.00 800
Disturbance Costs $129,517
Contractor Mob/Demob (8%) $ 10,361
Overhead (18.5%) $ 25,877
Administrative(5%) $ 8,287
Total Proposed Financial Warranty $174,042
Disturbed Acreage 34
Financial Warranty per Acre $5,118
River View Resource, CAMAS Colorado,Inc.
DMG 112 Permit
Page 20
EXHIBIT M
Other Permit and Licenses
The following is a list of other permits and licenses required for this mining operation:
• Weld County Use by Special Review Permit
• Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Air Pollutant Emission Notice
(APEN)
• Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Process Water Discharge Permit and
Stormwater Management Plan
• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nationwide Permit
• Weld County Flood Hazard Development Permit
River View Resource.CAMAS Colorado.Inc.
DMG 112 Permit
Page 21
10/06/99 23:05 FAX 202
EXHIBIT N
Source of Legal Right to Enter
The following document is a Warranty Deed indicating that CAMAS, Colorado Inc.,the
applicant, is the owner of a majority of the property and has the right to enter for mining and
reclamation purposes.
As the property owner of a portion of the property, I,Ed On, do hereby authorize the mining of
my property as described in this permit application.
Ed On:,Property Owner Date
22.e.Ar' 7/9.4..c.) 4.77- 95
Susie Orr,Property Owner Date
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River View Raoaa2e,fw Me
WIG 112 Permit
Page 22
EXHIBIT 0
Owner of Record of Affected Land (Surface Area) and Owner of Substance to
be Mined
CAMAS Colorado, Inc.
3605 South Teller Street
Lakewood, CO 80235
Ed and Susie On
C/O On Land Company
826 9`h Street Plaza
Greeley, CO 80631
River View Resource, CAMAS Colorado,Inc
DMG 112 Permit
Page 23
EXHIBIT P
Municipalities within Two Miles
City of Greeley
1000 10th Street
Greeley, CO 80631
River View Resource,CAMAS Colorado,Inc.
UMG 112 Permit
Page 24
EXHIBIT Q
Proof of Mailing Notices to County Commissioners and Soil Conservation
District
See Attached
River View Resource,CAMAS Colorado,Inc.
DMG 112 Permit
Page 25
EXHIBIT R
Proof of Filing with County Clerk or Recorder
See Attached
River View Resource,CAMAS Colorado,Inc.
DING 112 Permit
Page 26
EXHIBIT S
Permanent Man-Made Structures Within 200 Feet of the Affected Land
Permanent man-made structures within 200 feet of the active mining area that are owned by
others include the following:
83rd Avenue/Weld County Road 27/"0"Street/71'Avenue
Weld County
Irrigation Ditch
Jones Ditch
Whitney Ditch Company
Phone Lines/Poles
US West
Residential Structures
Sherrie Sellmer
Kim Davis
Joe Lohnes
Farm Buildings/Outbuildings
Sherrie Sellmer
Wayne Dawson
Underground Gas Pipeline
Conoco
Overhead/Underground Electrical Lines/
Public Service Company
Poudre Valley REA
Western Area Power
Utility Lines
Sharks Tooth Pipleline
North Weld County Water District
Engineered evaluations will be submitted for all above structures prior to mining within 200 feet
of the structure.
River View Resource,CAMAS Colorado,Inc.
DMC II Permit
Page 27
lluttleApplegate,lnc.
Consultants for Land, Mineral and Water
January 7, 2000
Kim Ogle
Weld County Planning Department
1555 North 17th Avenue
Greeley, CO 80634
RE: AmUSR-897 Riverview Resource
Dear Kim:
Attached, please find 20 copies of the revised mining and reclamation plans for the above
described permit. The revisions are as follows:
• Mining Cell 1 has been removed from the mining and reclamation plan. As
such, Cell A has been relabeled to Cell 1.
• A new topography layer has been added to the mining and reclamation plan.
The permit area now consists of approximately 325 acres with the decrease of Cell I.
If you have any question, please call.
Sincerely,
TUTTLEAPPLEGATE, INC.
Shani L. Eastin
Planner
CC: TA File 99-182
EXHIBIT
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11990 Grant St. • Suite 304 • Denver, CO 80233 5441 Boeing Drive. • Suite 200 • Loveland, CO 80536-8855
(30;3) 452-6611 • Fax(303) 452-2759 (970) 461-9884 • Fax (970i 613-1177
(11"C11(
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES
PHONE (970)353-6100, EXT.3540
O FAX(970)304-6498
E-mail address: kogle@CO.WeId.CO.US
• WELD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
COLORADO 1555 N. 17TH AVENUE
GREELEY,COLORADO 806:1
January 10, 2000
Weld County Planning Commissioners
1555 North 15th Avenue
Greeley, CO 80631
Subject: Amendment to Application (AmUSR-897, Camas Colorado) .
Dear Planning Commissioners:
Please find attached a revised mining plan and a revised reclamation plan for the above referenced permit
as submitted by Tuttle Applegate, the client's representative on Monday January 10, 2000. The revisions are
as follows:
Mining Cell 1 has been removed from the mining and reclamation plan. As such,
Cell A has been relabeled Cell 1.
Topographic information has been added to both the mining and reclamation' plan.
Please note, all mining and reclamation activities are north of the Cache La Poudre River. The permit area,
as delineated consists of approximately 325 acres with the elimination of Cell 1. The amended Use by Special
Review consists of approximately 47 acres more or less.
Additionally, I am enclosing correspondence received in our office after the December 7, 1999 hearing before
the Planning Commission.
If you need any further information, please feel free to contact me at the above address, telephone number
or e-mail address.
Sincerely,
Kim Ogle
Current Planner
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TuttleApplegate,lnc.
Consultants tor Land, Mineral and Water
January 11, 2000
Kim Ogle
Weld County Planning Department
1555 North 17th Avenue
Greeley, CO 80634
RE: AmUSR-897 Riverview Resource
Dear Kim:
Attached, please find a revised legal description and two reduced copies of Exhibit C and
F' on overhead projection paper.
If you have any question, please call.
Sincerely, „,d County Planning De
TUTTLEAPPLEGATE, INC. '(3 20 !1
RECEIVED
Shani L. Eastin
Planner
CC: TA File 99-182
EXHIBIT
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11990 Grant St. • Suite 304 • Denver, CO 80233 5441 Boeing Drive. • Suite 200 • Loveland, CO 80536-8855
(303) 452-6611 • Fax (303) 452-2759 (970) 461-9884 • Fax (97C) 613-1177
EXHIBIT A
Legal Description
ALL THAT PART OF THE N% AND THE N1/2 OF THE 5' OF SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 6
NORTH, RANGE 66 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M. LYING NORTH OF THE CACHE LA
POUDRE RIVER.
A.ND
AN EASEMENT FOR CONVEYING PURPOSES, APPROXIMATELY 8 ACRES IN SIZE, AS
SHOWN ON EXHIBIT C AND F OF THE DIVISION OF MINERALS AND GEOLOGY
PERMIT, LOCATED IN THE NORTHWEST PORTION OF THAT PARCEL OF LAND
SITUATED IN THE WEST HALF OF THE WEST HALF OF SECTION 33 AND THE EAST
HALF OF THE EAST HALF OF SECTION 32, BOTH IN TOWNSHIP 6 NORTH, RANGE 66
WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., COUNTY OF WELD, STATE OF COLORADO.
AND
BEING A PORTION OF THE EAST HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION
32, TOWNSHIP 6 NORTH, RANGE 66 WEST OF THE 6T" P.M. LYING NORTH OF TH E
CENTERLINE OF THE CACHE LA POUDRE RIVER AND ALSO THAT PORTION OF THE
SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP
6 NORTH, RANGE 66 WEST OF THE 6111 P.M. LYING NORTH OF T-IE CACHE LA
POUDRE RIVER, COUNTY OF WELD, STATE OF COLORADO, ALSO KNOWN AS LOT B
OR RECORDED EXEMPTION NO. 0805-32-1-RE 1539, RECORDED OCTOBER 28, 1993 IN
BOOK 1408 AS RECEPTION NO 23570787. TOGETHER WITH A PARCEL OF LAND
SITUATE IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF
SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 6 NORTH, RANGE 66 WEST OF THE 6T" ?.M., COUNTY OF
WELD, STATE OF COLORADO.
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Consultants for Land, Mineral and Water
January 17, 2000
Kim Ogle
Weld County Planning Department
1555 North 17th Avenue
Greeley, CO 80631
RE: Riverview Resource Amended USR-897
Dear Mr. Ogle:
On behalf of our client, CAMAS, Colorado, Inc., we would like request continuance of
the above permit to be considered by the Planning Commission, until February 15, 2000.
The additional time will allow the opportunity to work with surrounding property owners
and with the Colorado Division of Minerals and Geology.
Thank you for your time and consideration in this matter.
Sincerely,
TUTTLEAPPLEGATE, INC.
Gary J. Tuttle
CC: TA File#99-182
Mike Refer, CAMAS, Colorado, Inc.
Connie Davis, CAMAS, Colorado, Inc.
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RECEIVED
EXHIBIT
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11990 Grant St. • Suite 304 • Denver, CO 80233 5441 Boeing Drive. • Suite 200 • Loveland CO 80536-9655
(3C3) 452-6611 • Fax (303) 452-2759 (970) 461-9884 • Fax (970) 613-1177
STATE OF COLORADO
DIVISION OF MINERALS AND GEOLOGY ,�
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Mr. Mike Refer
CAMAS Co. Inc. � r.,,
7]08-M South Alton Way hfir hag I. .F _
Englewood, CO 80112 "'°n
RE: Technical Adequacy Review of New 112 Reclamation Permit Application.
Permit No. #M-99-098, Riverview Resources
Dear Mr. Refer,
This letter is being written address technical issues which must be resolved befDre the Division of
Minerals and Geology (DMG) can approve the new 112 application submitted by your company.
Permit No. #M-99-098, Riverview Resources Pit. Please address the following concerns prior to
the due date of January 12, 2000.
Exhibit D —Mining Plan
1) Is the planned asphalt plant to be temporary or permanent? If it is meant to be a permanent
structure, will this plant be left in place after reclamation is completed, or will it be
demolished? If temporary, what measures will be taken to prevent spills from the plant?
Please submit these details, in accordance with Rule 6.4.5(2) of the Construction Materials
Rules and Regulations.
2) Backfilling of slopes --- For backfilled slopes, please submit a backfilling plan that meets the
requirements of Rule 3.1.5(9) of the Construction Materials Rules and Regulations. Also,
please see question 4 of Tom Schreiner's review memo (Attachment 1).
3) What is the maximum length of shoreline which will be left exposed prior to backfilling?
Please specify, so we may accurately calculate the bond based on this estimate. This is in
accordance with Rule 6.4.5(2).
4) The siting of buildings and homes on the maps omits fencing, and the scale of 300' to an inch
makes it difficult to verify the 200-foot minimum distance from the mining limit to the
buildings, as well as the actual size of Rocky Road. Please re-submit the maps with a more
easily read scale, and include the residential fencing. Fences qualify as pennanent structures
that must be included in geotechnical stability analyses, in accordance with Rule 6.4.19 of the
Construction Materials Rules and Regulations.
Exhibit E—Reclamation Plan
5) A full analysis of hydrological concerns, and the information required to address the
Division's concerns regarding groundwater and surface water at the site, has been done by
Tom Schreiner of the Division (Attachment 1). These issues must also be resolved prior to
approval of this application by the Division, in accordance with Rules 3.1.6 and 3.1 .7 of the
Construction Materials Rules and Regulations.
6) No details about the construction of the liner, its installation, or the quality control measures
to be taken during the process of installing it have been furnished. Please submit these details,
in accordance with Rule 6.4.5(2)(a) of the Construction Materials Rules and Regulations. See
item number 10 of Tom Schreiner's review, also.
7) In accordance with Rule 6.4.5(2)(d), please specify what quantity of wheat grass, and what
species, will be used to seed the topsoil stockpiles, should they be left in place more than one
growing season.
8) The suggested seed mixes are both low in their pounds of Pure Live Seed per acre, and show
an unusually high percentage of wheatgrass species. The percentages cited on page 8 for the
mixes are erroneous (the correct percentages are: 30% Vaughn Side Oats Grama, 11%
Grenville Switchgrass, 6% Lovington Blue Grama, and 52% Barton Western Wheatgrass;
and 40% Barton Western Wheatgrass, 44% Luna Pubescent Wheatgrass, and 16% Lincoln
Smooth Brome). Please reconsider these seed mixes in light of the need to establish a
"diverse, effective, and long-lasting vegetative cover that is capable of self-regeneration
without continued dependence on irrigation, soil amendments or fertilizer, and is at least
equal in extent of cover to the surrounding area." The average Pure Live Seeds per square
foot should be around 40 PLS/ft2 for drilled seed, or 80 PLS/ft2 for broadcast seeds. Also,
please specify what the spacing of the clusters of trees and shrubs per acre will be, as well as
the percentage survival after a certain amount of time. This is in accordance with Rule
3.1.10(1) and 6.4.5(2)(f)(ii) of the Construction Materials Rules and Regulations.
9) Please commit to not exposing any groundwater until after the Office of the State Engineer
(OSE) approves the Substitute Supply Plan. In case of the accidental exposure of
groundwater during this time, please commit to backfilling the exposed waver to 2' above
water table, and notifying the OSE and DMG immediately. See item number 9 of Tom
Schreiner's review, also.
Exhibit S —Permanent Structures
10)"Where the mining operation will adversely affect the stability of any significant, valuable, or
permanent man-made structure located within two hundred (200) feet of of l'ected land, the
applicant may either provide a notarized agreement between the applicant and the person(s)
having an interest in the structure, that the applicant is to provide compensation for any
damage to the structure; or where such an agreement can not be reached, the applicant shall
provide an appropriate engineering evaluation that demonstrates that such a structure shall
not be damaged by activities occurring at the mining operation. ' No agreements or analyses
has been submitted at this time. Either compensation agreements must be ..greed upon with
the land and structure owners listed on the Exhibit C map and in Exhibit, a 200' setback must
be preserved, or a detailed engineering geotechnical stability analysis must be submitted. It
also appears that some of the structures on the Exhibit C Map which are within 200' of the
mining limits have not been included on this list (see Attachment 2, List A). Plese verify the
exact distances to the structures in question. This is in accordance with Ruh 6.4.19 of the
Construction Materials Rules and Regulations.
11) Objector Issues:
The City of Greeley is concerned that designating the end land-use as "water resources" will
compromise the wildlife habitat in the area. They would prefer that the reclamation plan included
several more measures (such as the inclusion of more native species, and the oversight of the
project by a qualified wildlife biologist/ecologist) that would make it a wildlife habitat. They are
also concerned about dust and noise impacts to the City residents to the south cf the site.
The Army Corps of Engineers (USACOE) has commented that their office should contacted if
any dredging or filling associated with this project is to take place in waters of the United States,
with Mr. Terry McKee to be the contact.
Comments from the State Division of Wildlife regarding the Weld County permit have been
forwarded to DMG. The Division of Wildlife's main concerns involving this development are the
narrowing of the riparian corridor associated with the Poudre River; obstruction of the movement
of free-ranging wildlife; loss of wetlands, subirrigated pasture, warm-water sloughs, wildlife
movement corridors, and potential habitat; water quality issues that may impact small fish
habitats, and the permanent loss of wildlife value because of increased human disturbance. They
recommend a different seed mixture, a weed control plan, variation of the shorelines, protection
of the warm-water sloughs, careful design of the fencing so as not to trap wildl.fe, a minimum
100-foot setback from the center of the river, and a complete survey for Preble's jumping mouse
and Ute Ladies' Tresses prior to the onset of mining.
Several residents have written in with objections, including the following issue>. DMG can only
address those concerns over which it has jurisdiction under the Colorado Land Reclamation Acto
for the Extraction of Construction Materials (C.R.S. 34-32.5-101 et.seq.). With this in mind, the
list below summarizes the objector's concerns and notes which adequacy items listed above
address these concerns.
1) Incorrect siting of buildings and homes on the map, with fencing omitted from the maps.
Please verify distances and include fencing on the maps. This is concern is included above
under DMG technical adequacy item number 4.
2) Incorrect sizing of Rocky Road on the map. Please verify the dimensions of this road and
adjust the map if errors have been made. This is concern is included above under DMG
technical adequacy item number 4.
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3) Lack of drainage tile location identification, or consideration of the consequences of
disturbing these drainage tiles. There is also a concern that no setback agreement has been
reached and no geotechnical stability analysis of excavations near this tile has beer done.
This concern is included above, under DMG technical adequacy item number 3 and number
9, and in Tom Schreiner's review, number 3.
4) Concerns about damage to existing structures near the site, and the lack of an engineering
evaluation of the area or setback agreement with the landowners. This concern is included
above under DMG technical adequacy item number 10.
5) Concerns about the groundwater and surface water flows from the north, should the drainage
tiles be disturbed; also a concern that the drainage agreement will not be honored. This
concern is included above under DMG technical adequacy items numbers 3 and 9, and in
Tom Schreiner's review, numbers 3 and 7.
6) Concerns about the groundwater and surface water flows if the ponds are 1_ned, and the
subsurface drainage area is reduced to a corridor through the residential area. This concern is
included above under DMG technical adequacy item number 3, and in Tom Schreiner's
review, number 8.
7) Concerns regarding the possible narrowing of the 100-year flood plain, and subsequent
flooding. This concern is included above under DMG technical adequacy i:em number 3 and
in Tom Schreiner's review, number 1, 2b, and 8.
8) Concerns that the stockpiling of materials near the river may change the course of the river.
This concern is included above under DMG technical adequacy item number 3 and in Tom
Schreiner's review, number 2a.
9) Concerns that the re-seeding will not be done in a timely fashion, and that weeds will
encroach upon the site and surrounding areas. Please verify that only two acres at a time will
be in the process of preparing for re-seeding each year, and that the rest of the 34 disturbed
acres will either be actively worked or part of the processing facilities.
10)Concerns that the groundwater monitoring plan is inadequate. This concerr is included above
under DMG technical adequacy item number 3, and in Tom Schreiner's review, number 8.
11)Concerns that the public on-site posting only consisted of one 8 '/" x 11" page at the
proposed site entrance. This posting is actually standard for new sites, and is not considered a
problem by DMG, in accordance with Rule 1.6.2(1)(b) of the Construction Materials Rules
and Regulations.
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The following concerns do not fall directly under DMG's jurisdiction, but were also expressed by
the adjacent landowners:
12)Concerns about the isolation of the housing development.
13)Concerns regarding noise.
14)Concerns regarding increased traffic.
15)Concerns regarding dirt.
16)Concerns regarding unpleasant views for many homeowners.
17)Concerns regarding damage to local roads due to heavy truck traffic.
18)Concerns regarding property devaluation due to adjacent mining.
Please address these concerns prior to the currently scheduled due date of January 12, 2000. If
these concerns are not dealt with, or the decision date extended by January 12. DMG will be
forced to deny your application. At this time, the Division is anticipating holding an Informal
Conference during the week of January 3, on the assumption that we will be able to give our
decision on this application on January 12.
If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact me at(303) 866-3567.
Sincerely,
Christina L. Kamnikar
Environmental Protection Specialist
Cc: Carl B. Mount, DMG
Shani Eastin, Tuttle-Applegate Inc.
Connie Davis, CAMAS
US Fish &Wildlife Service
US Army Corps of Engineers
Objection List
STATE OF COLORADO
DIVISION OF MINERALS AND GEOLOGY
I?e pa rmivrd rf Natural Resources lillib 1;I I Sherman SL Room 215
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Date : December 6, 1999 n iI N I N 3 S o F E T Y
To : Christina Kamnikar
From : Tom Schreiner e /7''
RE : Riverview Resources 112 Application, CAMAS Colorado, Inc. , File No. M-99-088
Hydrologic Review Comments
The following hydrologic concerns were identified during a review of the above mentioned
permit application and corresponding public comments. These concerns will need to be resolved
to the Division's satifaction prior to a recommendation of approval.
Exhibit D - Mining Plan
1. Several objectors have raised concerns regarding possible flooding and corresponding impacts
during mining and reclamation. Review of the mine and reclamation plan indicates that a
significant portion of the affected land may be subject to periodic flooding throughout the life of
the operation. Prior to a recommendation of approval the Division will require the applicant to
provide a thorough floodplain-impact analysis for the affected land and surrounding area. The
analysis should be developed using the most recent and accurate floodplain information
available. (The Division understands that a 1999 floodplain study for the area in question is
being finalized and has been prepared through the cooperative efforts of Weld County, City of
Greeley, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the Colorado Water Conservation Board). At a
minimum, the Division will require the applicant to provide a map that clearly defines the
boundaries of the 100-year floodplain for the Cache le Poudre River relative to the proposed
affected area, and an engineering analysis that can adequately predict any c'aanges to the current
100-year floodplain elevation, width/boundaries of the current 100-year floodplain, and flowpath
of a 100-year flood event both during mining and during final reclamation based on the proposed
plans.
2. Other related floodplain concerns that will need to be addressed include :he following:
a. All product, overburden, and topsoil stockpiles should be located outside of the boundaries of
the 100-year floodway, if possible. The applicant should provide a map showing the location,
orientation, and configuration of any stockpiles.
b. The applicant will need to provide a flooding impact analysis characterizing the lloodpath and
flow velocities for flooding events expected during the life of the operation. The applicant will
need to assess how much of the pit or lakes will be flooded, how the flood waters will be safely
routed back to the main channel of the Cache le Poudre. whether the agricultural drain tiles wtll
be affected, whether the headgate structures for the Jones Ditch and the CR eley #3 Ditch will be
affected, and how the riverbank and pitside banks will be protected from e<cessive erosion.
c. The mine plan map shows a proposed setback distance of at least 100 feet from the centerline
of the Cache le Poudre River to excavations in Cells 1. 2, and 3. The minimum setback distance
the Division will allow for pit excavations is 100 feet from the pit edge to Me top of the nearest
river bank during low flow times of the year. A minimum 200 foot buffer ..one will. need to be
maintained between the edge of the pit and top of the nearest bank of the Cache le Poudre River
at all times between April 1st and October 1st of each year. If the operator mines the zone
between 100 feet and 200 feet from pit edge to the top of the nearest bank c f the Cache le Poudre
River, all mining must be completed and backfilled to original ground surf:re within one low
flow season falling between October 1st and March 31st. If the applicant wishes to commit to
these criteria, then the Division will also require the following commitments : A) During each
year that the reclamation permit for the Riverview Resources Pit is active, the operator shall
provide to the Division of Minerals and Geology a signed affidavit stating that a 200 foot buffer
zone is established between the edge of the pit and the top of the river bank. The affidavit shall
be submitted by April 1st of each year and shall include a statement that the buffer zone will be
maintained during the period from April 1st through October 1st, B) If mining occurs within the
strip of land that is between 100 feet and 200 feet from the pit edge to the top of the nearest bank,
final reclamation will include a stable backfill to the original ground elevation within the mined
strip and reclamation of the surface of the fill in accordance with the approved reclamation plan,
and C) The operator will provide in Exhibit L, Reclamation Cost, an itemized cost for backfilling
to natural ground all areas mined within 200 feet of the top of the nearest river bank.
(As an alternative to the above criteria and commitments in Item 2, the applicant may revise the
mine and reclamation plan and maps to provide a mimimum setback distance of 400 feet from
the edge of the pit/lake to the top of the nearest river bank).
3. Exhibit C, Mine Plan Map shows the location of water tiles between Cells 4 and 5. Also,
several objectors have expressed concern over possible impacts from mining to existing drainage
tiles. As reported, the tiles are used to drain excess water from existing anc surrounding farm
land. The applicant will need to verify the location of all existing drainage tiles that occur within
the proposed affected land boundary as well as within 200 of the affected It nd. The operator will
need to demonstrate how compliance with Rule 6.4.19 will be achieved for each of the drainage
tiles identified.
Exhibit E - Reclamation Plan
4. The applicant states on page 6 that inert fill generated off the permit are:. will also be brought
on the site as backfill and that this material could include concrete, soil, brick, and limited
amounts of asphalt. The applicant should specifically state what offsite backfill materials will be
brought in and verify that they are consistent with the definition of"inert material" as listed in
Rule 1.1(20). Any other backfill materials, such as brick, may require analysis and testing to
verify that they are inert. Also, the applicant is advised to consult with rep-esentatives of Weld
County and the State of Colorado. Hazardous Materials & Waste Management Division for
specific permitting requirements involving solid waste disposal.
5. The applicant states on page 6 that reclamation of the site will consist of ponds as water
storage reservoirs, wetlands and wildlife habitat. The applicant also references on page 7
riverbank wetland areas and a habitat restoration at the southwestern portion of the property. The
applicant should spefically state whether a wetlands delineation has been conducted on the
proposed 340 acres to identify any wetlands within the permit area and whether the reclamation
plan will involve wetlands mitigation or creation of additional wetlands. (Wetlands may include
riparian zones as well as other habitat types). Acreages of these various ca:egories should be
identified. If the reclamation plan will require wetlands mitigation and/or creation, the applicant
will need to provide specific plans for grading, topsoiling, and revegetatior, of these areas. Also,
the applicant should state whether a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 404 permit application has
been filed and indicate the status of such application.
Exhibit G - Water Information
6. The applicant states on page 11 that dewatering trenches will be constructed around the
perimeter of the pit and that this water will be routed and pumped back to the Cache le Poudre
River. The operator will need to describe the details of how, when, and wtere this water
discharge will occur.
7. The applicant has proposed dewatering and dry mining methods which will intercept the
groundwater table of the affected land. The applicant has also proposed seven open pit gravel
lakes, of which six will be lined water storage reservoirs, with approximately 265 acres of
exposed surface at reclamation. Also, the applicant states on page 11 that the operation will
impact the Cache le Poudre River in the form of depletions due to evaporation and operational
losses associated with mining. Based on these criteria, it appears that the proposed operation
may directly affect surface or groundwater systems. Accordingly, the Division requests that the
applicant provide adequate information to characterize the alluvial-groundwater aquifer that will
be intercepted during mining and reclamation. At a minimum, the applicart should define the
following information for the affected land and surrounding area: average depth to groundwater.
groundwater gradient or flow direction, depth of aquifer, and aquifer transmissivity.
8. The operator has provided Exhibit G-1 which shows the permitted and/or adjudicated water
rights that are within one half mile of the site. A number of these water rights are located within
600 feet of the affected land. Prior to a recommendation of approval by the Division, the
applicant will need to demonstrate that impacts to surface and groundwate will be minimized
both during mining and reclamation. Several options are available that will satisfy this
requirement. The Division requests that the applicant review the options fisted below and
commit to completing one of the following:
Option A : The applicant will provide the Division with an assessment of the vertical and lateral
extent of anticipated impacts to groundwater associated with the six (6) lined water storage
reservoirs. As part of this assessment, the applicant will identify the owne- of any permanent,
man-made structure or permitted and/or adjudicated water right that may be adversely affected
and will provide a mitigation plan for such structure or permitted and/or adjudicated water right.
Also, prior to exposure of groundwater at the site, the applicant will provide the Division with
written evidence of a damage waiver from all owners of permitted and/or adjudicated water
rights within 600 feet of the affected land.
Option B : The applicant will provide the Division with an assessment oft le vertical and lateral
extent of anticipated impacts to groundwater associated with the six (6) lined water storage
reservoirs. As part of this assessment, the applicant will identify the owner of any permanent,
man-made structure or permitted and/or adjudicated water right that may be adversely affected
and will provide a mitigation plan for such structure or permitted and/or adjudicated water right.
Also. the applicant will provide the Division with a detailed groundwater i westigation to verify
whether the proposed rate of pumping, expected drawdown rate, and expected cone of depression
during maximum pit disturbance will or will not adversely affect the owner of any permitted
and/or adjudicated water right. If the groundwater investigation indicates that any owner of a
permitted and/or adjudicated water right may be adversely affected, the applicant will provide a
mitigation plan for such permitted and/or adjudicated water right. (For purposes of this
groundwater investigation, the maximum pit disturbance will be defined as the maximum
number of acres excavated and dewatered at any one time).
Option C : The applicant will provide the Division with a groundwater monitoring plan which
will be implemented by the operator to verify the presence or absence of impacts to the
groundwater system in the affected land and surrounding area throughout tie life of the
operation. At a minimum, the monitoring plan should include the location of monitoring
stations, frequency of water table elevations to be collected, commitments For baseline data
collection prior to exposure of groundwater, commitments for reporting measurements to the
Division, water level criteria that will be used to determine when an adverse affect :o
groundwater has occurred, and commitments for mitigation in the event the adverse impact
criteria are exceeded. If this option is chosen, the Division recommends that at least 12 months
of baseline water level data be collected prior to exposure of groundwater at the site.
9. The applicant states on page 11 that the project will create seven (7) opea gravel pit lakes with
approximately 265 acres of exposed surface at reclamation and that a substitute supply plan for
the replacement of stream depletions during the mining phase will be subrritted to the State
Engineer's Office (OSE). The applicant also states that the operator will optain an approved
augmentation plan through Colorado Water Court after mining is completed. The Division
requests that the applicant commit to no exposure of groundwater at the site until an OSE
approved temporary subsitute supply plan for mining purposes is obtained. Also, the Division
will require demonstration of a court approved augmentation plan for the s.te prior to financial
warranty release. In the event that all reclamation tasks for the Riverview Resource have been
completed to the Division's satifaction and a court approved augmentation plan is not available,
the Division may require a financial warranty adequate to complete an alternative reclamation
plan. This would consist of importing clean. inert backfill material to backfill the excavations to
an elevation that is at least two (2) feet above the groundwater surface: importing topsoil to cover
all backfilled areas to a depth of at least six (6) inches; and reseeding all backfilled and graded
areas.
10. The applicant states on page 6 that reclamation of the site will consist c f ponds as water
storage reservoirs. The applicant further states on page 11 that the project will create seven open
pit lakes with approximately 265 acres of exposed surface at reclamation; that six of the seven
lakes will be lined; and that the remaining lake will be unlined and hydrologically connected to
the alluvial aquifer. Prior to a recommendation of approval, the applicant will need to provide
details of the liner construction as well as suitability of the bedrock pit bottom for a water storage
reservoir. At a minimum, the applicant will need to provide the following details with respect to
liner construction: material to be used, source of the material, thickness of .ift to be
applied, final liner thickness, specific design permeability that will not be exceeded, number of
linear feet of liner to be constructed, and cross sectional design. At a minimum, the applicant
will need to provide the following details with respect to suitability of the bedrock for a water
storage reservoir: geology of the bedrock, thickness of the bedrock materia , degree of fractur.ng
expected, clay content, permeability expected, and hydrologic connection to the alluvial aquifer.
List A —Names Omitted from Exhibit S.
Landowners whose structures may lie within 200' of the mining limits, accord.ng to Exhibit C.
but whose names were omitted from the list of Exhibit S critical structures owners. Please verify
the exact distances to these structures from the proposed mining limits.
Allison Beverlee A.
13165 Weld Co Rd 64
Greeley, CO 80631
10.
Sears, C Raymond & Sally K.
13644 Weld Co Rd 64
Greeley, CO 80631
11.
Cragle, Jonathan Lee & Paula
13648 Weld Co Rd 64
Greeley, CO 80631
12.
Erbes, Earl L. & Suzanne T.
13668 Weld Co Rd 64
Greeley, CO 80431
14.
Benson, Noble R. & Mary Sue
30942 Rocky Road
Greeley, CO 80631
18.
Bagley, David L. & Michaeleen M.
1357 43rd Ave. #22
Greeley, CO 80631
23.
Baxman, Daniel & Mildred L.
30598 Weld Co Rd 29
Greeley, CO 80634
29.
Firestien, Wilbert W & M. Ruth
39053 Weld Co Rd 27
Greeley, CO 80631
Shani Eastin
Tuttle-Applegate, Inc.
11990 Grant St., Suite 304
Denver, CO 80233
Connie Davis, CAMAS
(see above)
Objector List
Myron and Mabel Cunning
442 N. Brisbane Ave.
Greeley,CO 80634
Troy and Jean Kyne
517 N. 71" Ave.
Greeley, CO 80634
3.
Richard Goetzel
13489 WCR#66
Greeley, CO 80631
4.
Jan and Helen Lohnes
13804 Weld County Road#64
Greeley,CO 80631-9331
5.
Ronald J. Spurlin
541 Brisbane Ave.
Greeley,CO 80634
6.
Matt and Lisa Geib
13742 Rocky Road
Greeley,CO 80634
7.
Wayne L. and Joyce A. Dawson
30878 Rocky Road
Greeley,CO 80631
8.
Kim Davis
30856 Rocky Road
Greeley,CO 80631-9375
9.
Jonathan Cragle
13648 WCR#64
Greeley, CO 80631
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City of Greeley
Kim Scopel, Natural Resources Planner
1100 10`"St.
Greeley, CO 80631
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