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WHEREAS , the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and WHEREAS , the Board of County Commissioners held a public hearing on the 25th day of September, 1985 , at the hour of 2 : 00 p.m. in the Chambers of the Board for the purpose of hearing the application of Ed Loloff Construction , Inc. , 145 3rd Street, Kersey, Colorado 80644 , for a Use by Special Review for a wet, open-cut sand and gravel operation on the following described real estate, to-wit: The SEa NWP and Sh NEQ NW4 of Section 4 , Township 5 North, Range 65 West of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado WHEREAS, Section 24 .4. 2 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance provides standards for review of said Use by Special Review, and WHEREAS , the Board of County Commissioners heard all of the testimony and statements of those present, has studied the request of the applicant and the recommendations of the Weld County Planning Commission and all of the exhibits and evidence presented in this matter and, having been fully informed, finds that this request shall be approved for the following reasons: 1 . The submitted materials are in compliance with the application requirements of Section 24 .7 , 44 . 1 , 44 .2 and 44 .3 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance. 2 . It is the opinion of the Board of County Commissioners that the applicant has shown compliance with Section 24 .4 .2 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance as follows: a. This request is in compliance with the Weld County Comprehensive Plan and the Weld County Extraction Plan, Mineral Resources, Volume II . The Weld County area in question is located in a resource conservation area. The Weld County Extraction Plan states that extraction shall be encouraged in / 27 850084 Page 2 RE: USR - LOLOFF resource conservation areas, as long as appropriate extraction standards are followed. The proposal is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan policies which allow uses of an industrial nature to occur where the resources are available (i.e. , sand and gravel operations as noted on pages 62-63 of the Comprehensive Plan. ) b. The proposal is consistent with the intent of the Agricultural Zone District in that the proposed use does not interfere with other agricultural activities in the area or the County, and as a Use by Special Review the activity can take place in the district. c. The activities proposed will be compatible with existing agricultural and rural residential uses in the neighborhood, as well as the projected development in the future. d. The Greeley Planning Commission has reviewed this proposal and has recommended no objection to the request. e. The subject site is in a Flood Hazard Overlay District area. Development Standard #12 addresses this concern. f. The subject site is in the Horizontal Zone of the Greeley-Weld County Airport Overlay District. Development Standard #10 addresses this concern. g. Use by Special Review Standards provide adequate protection of the health, safety and welfare of the neighborhood and County. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, that the application for a Use by Special Review for a wet, open-cut sand and gravel operation on the hereinabove described parcel of land be , and hereby is, granted subject to the following conditions: 1 . The attached Standards for Use by Special Review be adopted and placed on the Use by Special Review plat prior to recording. Page 3 RE: USR - LOLOFF 2 . No building or electrical permits shall be issued for the Use by Special Review Permit area until the plat has been delivered to the Department of Planning Services Office and compliance with Development Standard #2 has been met. The prescribed Use by Special Review activity shall not occur and building or electrical permits shall not be issued until the Use by Special Review plat has been recorded in the office of the Weld County Clerk and Recorder. 3 . The applicant and/or operator shall be required to obtain all applicable building or electrical permits for USR-690 : 85 : 34 . 4 . The following note being placed on the Use by Special Review Permit plat: NOTE: The Mined Land Reclamation Board has the authority to issue permits for mining and reclamation activities. Activities related to mining and reclamation are, therefore, under the jurisdiction of the Mined Land Reclamation Board; however, Weld County has jurisdiction of those matters outlined in the Development Standards. 5 . The applicant shall submit evidence of compliance with Section 44 .4 . 10 , Insurance, to the Department of Planning Services . 6 . Prior to recording the Use by Special Review plat, the applicant shall offer and agree to acceptable programs of road maintenance with the Weld County Commissioners and the City of Greeley Public Works Department. The agreements shall mitigate impacts generated on Balsam Avenue by the gravel mining operation' s truck traffic. Page 4 RE: USR - LOLOFF The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 25th day of September, A.D. , 1985 . '111 -L-0. ZLry BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ATTEST: WELD COUNTY, COLORADO Weld County Clerk and Recorder \,, • , and Clerk to the Board ine Joh sin, Chairman // BY-,;_ OM/1- i cs l A-2 . Bra ner, ro-Tem eputy County erk APPROVED AS TO FORM: C.W. Kir:Fl�� Go County Attorney Fra ' Yamag,i hi DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS Ed Loloff Construction, Inc. USR-690 :85 :34 1 . The uses permitted on the parcels shall be the extraction of sand and gravel as described in the application materials on file with the Department of Planning Services and subject to the Development Standards listed herein. 2 . Petroleum products and compressed flammable gases are hazardous substances per C.R.S. 29-22-107 (2) (a) . Prior to the issuance of building permits, the applicant shall provide a list of the maximum quantities of hazardous substances expected at the site and emergency phone numbers to the State Health Department, Division of Waste Management; the Weld County Emergency Response Coordinator; and the Western Hills Fire Protection District. Evidence of this listing and emergency phone numbers shall be provided to the Department of Planning Services prior to the issuance of building permits. 3 . Vehicular traffic shall ingress and egress onto Weld County Road 41 1/2 as shown on the submitted Use by Special Review plat. The haul route shall be from the point of ingress and egress south to Colorado Highway 263 . 4 . The operator shall complete road maintenance and improvements agreements with Weld County and the City of Greeley, and upgrade Weld County Road 41 1/2 to the specifications outlined by the Board of County Commissioners prior to extraction of sand and gravel from the Use by Special Review area. 5 . The property owner (s) and/or operator shall apply for a well permit with the Division of Water Resources to comply with C.R.S. 37-90-137 . Prior to extraction of sand and gravel , a copy of the well permit application shall be forwarded to the Department of Planning Services. 6 . The Use by Special Review area shall be enclosed by a six foot chain-link fence with a three-strand barbed wire top. The fence shall he erected prior to beginning the the sand and gravel operation. 7 . Signs stating "No Trespassing" shall be posted and maintained on the chain link fence at intervals of sixty feet. Page 2 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS - LOLOFF, USR 8 . The owner/operator shall maintain a fifty foot (50 ' ) setback from Balsam Avenue in the mining operation. 9 . The owner and/or operator shall conduct periodic monitoring of the surrounding area ' s water well levels. 10 . Structures on the site shall not exceed one-hundred-fifty feet (150 ' ) in height, in accordance with Airport Zone Height Limitations , Section 51 . 3 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance. 11 . The applicant shall obtain a N.P.D.E.S. Permit from the Water Quality Control Division of the Colorado State Health Department prior to discharge of any water into the Cache la Poudre River. A copy of the N.P.D.E.S . Permit shall be forwarded to the Department of Planning Services. 12 . All operations on said described parcel shall be in conformance with the Weld County Flood Hazard Regulations including: A. No fill, berms or stockpiles of sand and gravel shall be placed in the one-hundred-year flood plain of the Cache la Poudre River which would obstruct passage of flood flows; and B. All fuel tanks , septic tanks, temporary buildings , and any other hazardous items that might wash away during flooding shall be securely anchored and adequately flood-proofed to avoid creation of a health hazard. Following completion of mining, all temporary buildings shall be removed. 13. The open-cut gravel operation shall comply with Section 44 .4 , Operation Policies . 14 . The applicant shall comply with the design standards for the Use by Special Review, Section 24 .5 et seq. , of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance. 15 . The applicant shall comply with the Development Standards for Uses by Special Review, Section 24 . 6 et seq. , of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance. 16 . Representatives or members of the Weld County Health Department and Weld County Department of Planning Services shall be granted access onto the site at any reasonable time in order to insure the operations carried out on the site Page 3 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS - LOLOFF, USR comply with the Development Standards stated herein and all applicable Weld County Regulations. 17 . The Use by Special Review area shall be limited to the plans shown herein and governed by the Standards as stated above and all applicable Weld County Regulations. Any material deviations from the plans and/or Standards as shown or stated above shall require the approval of an amendment of the Permit by the Weld County Planning Commission and the Board of County Commissioners before such changes from the plans and/or Standards are permitted. Any other changes shall be filed in the office of the Department of Planning Services. 18 . The property owner and/or operator of this operation shall be responsible for complying with all of the above stated Standards . Noncompliance with any of the above stated Standards may be reason for revocation of the Permit by the Board of County Commissioners. 19 . The owner/operator shall plant a greenbelt along the entire south boundary of the Use by Special Review site within one year of the beginning of sand and gravel excavation. The greenbelt shall be planted and maintained in accordance with Soil Conservation Service recommendations. NEARING CERTIFICATION DOCKET NO. 85-62 RE: USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW, WET, OPEN-CUT SAND AND GRAVEL OPERATION - ED LOLOFF CONSTRUCTION, INC. A public hearing was conducted on September 25, 1985, at 2:00 P.M. , with the following present: Commissioner Jacqueline Johnson, Chairman Commissioner Gene Brantner, Pro-Tem Commissioner C.W. Kirby Commissioner Gordon E. Lacy Commissioner Frank Yamaguchi Also present: Acting Clerk to the Board, Mary Reiff Assistant County Attorney, Lee D. Morrison Planning Department representative, Assistant County Attorney The following business was transacted: I hereby certify that pursuant to a notice dated August 19, 1985, and duly published September 12, 1985, in the Johnstown Breeze, a public hearing was conducted to consider the request of Ed Loloff Construction, Inc. , for a Use by Special Review for a wet, open-cut sand and gravel operation. Lee Morrison, Assistant County Attorney, made this matter of record. Gloria Dunn, Planning Department representative, read the favorable recommendation of the Planning Commission into the record, stating that 18 Development Standards are porposed for this operation. She said that the Planning staff recommends that Condition #6 be changed to begin "Prior to recording the Use by Special Review plat. . ." Vern Nelson, of Nelson Engineers, came forward to represent the applicant and answer questions of the Board. Mr. Nelson requested that Development Standard #8 be changed to require only a 50—foot setback from Balsam Avenue. Considerable discussion was held concerning the terms of the Road Maintenance and Improvement Agreement which is to be signed in connection with this matter. Mr. Nelson stated that mining operations may not be commenced for a year and one-half or so at this location. Commissioner Kirby moved to amend Development Standard #8 to require only 50-foot setback from Balsam Avenue. Commissioner Lacy seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Robert Francis, a neighbor, came forward to speak in opposition to this request. He stated that he does not want any loss of ground water because of this operation and requested that a greenbelt and fence be in place and maintained before operations commence. Following discussion, Commissioner Kirby moved to add Development Standard #19, addressing the issue of a greenbelt. Seconded by Commissioner Lacy, the motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Lacy moved to approve this request for a Use by Special Review, subject to the Development Standards and Conditions as amended and discussed. The motion, seconded by Commissioner Kirby, carried unanimously. / / I Page 2 CERTIFICATION: USR - LOLOFF This Certification was approved on the 30th day of September, 1985. APPROVED: 1jJ� BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ATTEST: // ��Ltc} -^ on .f.?ice WELD COUNTY, COLORADO Weld County Clerk and Recorder and Clerk to the Board \ 6 ine Jo on, Chairman k6792iYyLc o i D puty County Clem Gene R. Brant�Pro-T C.W. Kir Go on 5 a Frank Yamaguchi TAPE #85-81 DOCKET #85-62 LHR 2278 TMVENTCRY OF ITFMS FUTMIT:FP FCR CONSIDEP.?TION Case Number (/J 2 69(, AJ /2 S Submitted or Prepared Prior to Hearing At Pearing 1. Application 174() Pages / 2. Application plat(s) 3 page(s) 3. DPS Referral Summary Sheet 4. DPS Recommendation V 5. DPS Surrounding Propery Owner Mailing List f/ 6. DPS Mineral Owners Mailing List 7. DPS Maps Prepared by Planning Technician V 8. DPS Notice of Hearing 9. DPS Case Summary Sheet 10. DPS Field Check p tirK.O '-^^ / 2'-3 X 5n- 11 . /I1 xy, -y D.er 12. Pi �w (7-/ aer,ti I-, ( ��tti/�0--30-�� �,. 6 (1 cd , 14. 0 Uanmirvr e 15d (8-s-15) P-,n.. ,Qv..._- d 6 4A^- 16t>V - (1-5-8.5) /1.ft-e,..: r 18. /left 19. 20. I hereby certify that the (7 items identified herein were submitted to the Department of Planning Services at or prior to the scheduled Planning Commission hearing. I further c tify that these items werorwarded to the Clerk to the Board's office on G/J 19 • Current Planner STATE OF COLORADO ) COUNTY OF WELD ) SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO BEFORE ME THIS DAY OF Q.. ts_ \ 19 %5 SEAL 0LI Cock NolARY PUBLIC T MY COMMISSION FXPIRRS MY Commission Expires Feb. 13, 19$9 EXHIBIT INVENTORY CONTROL SHEET �Se- Case _ Exhibit Submitted By Exhibit Description 12 A. a9,26-Olp B. a „l�y,� Vad..>y�3c 2 3-eGc , /z€.67- C. Tom/ �'„li9,7 ( ,a»z[� „ �?a>?tG!/L/ O9-zaZ# D. 1S&.4 /6S22.../7 J E. F. G. H. I. J. K. L. M. N. 0. DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES PHONE(303)356-4000 EXT.4400 ... 915 10th STREET •.:4, GREELEY,COLORADO 80631 14, 1 4--.• ks b ' COLORADO NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Weld County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on August 6, 1985, at 1:30 p.m. to review a request for approval of a Use by Special Review Permit for a wet, open-cut sand and gravel operation from Loloff Construction, Inc. , on a parcel of land described as the SEA NWT, S1 NE14 NWI , Section 4, T5N, R65W of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado, containing 55.17 acres, more or less. The public hearing to be held by the Weld County Planning Commission for the consideration of the above referenced request will be conducted in the Weld County Commissioners' Rearing Room, First Floor, Weld County Centennial Center, 915 Tenth Street, Greeley, Colorado. Comments or objections related to the above request should be submitted in writing to the Weld County Department of Planning Services, 915 Tenth Street, Room 342, Greeley, Colorado 80631, before the above date or presented at the public hearing on August 6, 1985. Copies of the application are available for public inspection in the Department of Planning Services, Room 342, Weld County Centennial Center, 915 Tenth Street, Greeley, Colorado, - Phone - 356-4000, Extension 4400. Robert E. Ehrlich, Chairman Weld County Planning Commission To be published in the Johnstown Breeze To be published one (1) time by Junly 11, 1985 Received by: (71447(A_ (/C/ C A • Date: 7/V/• IJ/qf NOT I C E Pursuant to the zoning laws of the State of Colorado and the Weld County Zoning Ordinance, a public hearing will be held in the Chambers of the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, Weld County Centennial Center, 915 10th Street, First Floor, Greeley, Colorado, at the time specified. All persons in any manner interested in the Use by Special Review are requested to attend and may be heard. Should the applicant or any interested party desire the presence of a certified court reporter to make a record of the proceedings, in addition to the taped record which will be kept during the hearing, the Clerk to the Board's Office can be contacted for a list of certified court reporters in the area. If a court reporter is obtained, the Clerk to the Board's Office shall be advised in writing of such action at least five days prior to the hearing. The cost of engaging a court reporter shall be borne by the requesting party. BE IT ALSO KNOWN that the text and maps so certified by the Weld County Planning Commission may be examined in the office of the Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners, located in the Weld County Centennial Center, 915 10th Street, Third Floor, Greeley, Colorado. APPLICANT DOCKET NO. 85-62 Ed Loloff Construction, Inc. 145 3rd Street Kersey, Colorado 80644 DATE: September 25, 1985 TIME: 2:00 P.M. REQUEST: Use by Special Review - Wet, open-cut sand and gravel operation LEGAL DESCRIPTION: The SE} NWI and Si NE} NWI of Section 4, Township 5 North, Range 65 West of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO BY: MARY ANN FEUERSTEIN COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER AND CLERK TO THE BOARD BY: Mary Reiff, Deputy DATED: August 19, 1985 PUBLISHED: September 12, 1985, in the Johnstown Breeze XH/8/7 27 NOT I C E Pursuant to the zoning laws of the State of Colorado and the Weld County Zoning Ordinance, a public hearing will be held in the Chambers of the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, Weld County Centennial Center, 915 10th Street, First Floor, Greeley, Colorado, at the time specified. All persons in any manner interested in the Use by Special Review are requested to attend and may be heard. Should the applicant or any interested party desire the presence of a certified court reporter to make a record of the proceedings, in addition to the taped record which will be kept during the hearing, the Clerk to the Board's Office can be contacted for a list of certified court reporters in the area. If a court reporter is obtained, the Clerk to the Board's Office shall be advised in writing of such action at least five days prior to the hearing. The cost of engaging a court reporter shall be borne by the requesting party. BE IT ALSO KNOWN that the text and maps so certified by the Weld County Planning Commission may be examined in the office of the Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners, located in the Weld County Centennial Center, 915 10th Street, Third Floor, Greeley, Colorado. APPLICANT DOCKET NO. 85-62 Ed Loloff Construction, Inc. 145 3rd Street Kersey, Colorado 80644 DATE: September 25, 1985 TIME: 2:00 P.M. REQUEST: Use by Special Review - Wet, open-cut sand and gravel operation LEGAL DESCRIPTION: The SE} NW} and Si NE} NWk of Section 4, Township 5 North, Range 65 West of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO BY: MARY ANN FEUERSTEIN COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER AND CLERK TO THE BOARD BY: Mary Reiff, Deputy DATED: August 19, 1985 PUBLISHED: September 12, 1985, in the Johnstown Breeze MOTS , AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION Elie . of Sting Isms cry , holk to *, f IM i el of THE JOHNSTOWN BREEZE Colorard apoeunt000noeljd�Ooiwinw STATE OF COLORADO I >MredL Fhatt d o,Fjagr 015 toll! 1 SS e at t b ttme bbbad: ' COUNTY OF WELD I Nreraa Ammons ry ft aa^t(• manner I, Clyde Briggs, do solemnly swear that I and t«rat p.- a am publisher of The Johnstown Breeze; >tbouw that the same is a weekly newspaper lntergeed or fhy printed, in whole or in part, and published ra°`portw to,'tma court in the County of Weld, State of Colorado,taindroceedr to or the and has a general circulation therein; that on to the said newspaper has been r lone ntheee :_he Clerk published e office can be con continuously and uninterruptedly in said tatted fora gar of certified court County of Weld for a period of more than reporters In the area, If a court none,is obtained,the Clerk to fifty-two consecutive weeks prior to the aevieed In writing such shall first publication of the annexed legal notice at 1u Mye'Own* toe the or advertisement; that said newspaper has hecoat a been admitted to the United States mails as °� r Ma8 W ngbay Me lT ALSO p„y, ^e second-class matter under the provisions of BE RALSO KNOWN,that the the Act of March 3, 1879, or any t• o Qbumys005 ;brthe amendments thereof, and that said nlNtlon may bee no,n+tied in the newspaper is_ a weekly newspaper duly office Mthe Clerk tothe Boarded qualified for publishing legal notices and County Commlaawnere, located w Me wad �ury Centennial advertisements within the meaning of the Center, file 70tH $eryet• Third laws of the State of Colorado. 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Cclaratla DOCKET NO. 85-82 That the annexed legal notice or advertise- APPLICANT ment was- published in the regular and Ed Lowe Conpfir�o Inc entire issue of every number of said weekly 145 SNI Kersey, Colgate 8 tD newspaper for the period of / consecu- DATE: September 28, ipM5 tive insertions; and that the first TIME: 2:00 P.M. • publication of said notice was in the issue of REQUEST: Use said newspaper dated VI Z— A.D. 1,2�_ Review l weL by Special and that the last publication of said notice and gravel operetloePeo-ccut sand was in the issue of said newspaper dated LEGAL DESCRIPTION: The SE% A.D. 19 Nww and sX NEX NWX or In witness whereof I have hereunto set Section 4, tnt NJp 6 North,Ren a Ms w t of the Mtb P.M my hand this ..L.7 day of if t weld Cow*/Colorado A.D. 19.g BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY COLORADO BY: MARY ANN Publisher FEUERSTEIN COUNTY LERK AND RECORDER AND ,CLLERK TO THE GUARD Subscribed and sworn to before me, a BY: Mary Reiff, 0Itwty Notary Public in and for the County of DATED: August 19, 1005 Wei, State of ColoradoJ.his .../.J. day of ,(a �- --1PUBLISHED:9115, in the Johnstown Breeze September 12, A.U. 1'.�-.��... .7 ,419._ Notary Public My commission expires My C_ iurt Jung 14, 1-- 2 S-.91b Pt,tico -' . — 1.-L . Affidavit of Publication STATE OF COLORADO ss. County of Weld, I, Betty J. Poppe of said County of Weld, being duly sworn, say that I am an advertising clerk of THE GREELEY DAILY TRIBUNE, and THE GREELEY REPUBLICAN that the same is a daily newspaper of general circulation and printed and published in the City of Greeley, in said county and state; that the notice or ea+ er.kl advertisement, of which the annexed is a true copy, has 3 i� been published in said daily newspaper for consecutive Floor,Greeley,toiorado,at me time !cif1a.An Onions n (days) (APIA that the notice was published in the manner Interested InMe following proposed Change of Zone are aasmay l»At�qS��, regular and entire issue of every number of said S 1�IfarJay If foamy da a&ilia presence of a aim t reporter to make a d d pr ouch, ar, m newspaper during the period and time of publication of ddes[Miwhich nt Wlnathehertins the rkfsfrr eotrlcecengqamt uMefcerfolw said notice, and in the newspaper proper and not in a WWII In*earn If acres of sugactClerk N,w qa ` wn uR awlsN In wrnlna a aaen.mot.+ supplement thereof; that the first publication of said ,Nis " rbet? ar the cost of engaging azoun notice was contained in the issue of said newspaper stir *[tale antlmaapaar cerrlfletloy M'Weltl Cb1N1lZ 1a - netw ehaminW In Me in nure the bearing date coo is /etra of County Ceminiielenera,located Me Weld Col**tennedaN Cantor,915 Wit Street, Third Plow,Greeley, mo DDOC ND,Ilea• . APPWCANT ' Eleventh LLl r uStreet EttlAblift t"`"'n M` day of September A.D. 1985 1, tereey,Calaraeeloe"M rE, s,MI and the last publication thereof; in the issue of said LLEau�tCl:EIS a R rna w Igtlai Raalew—Wet, open-cut lane and newspaper bearing date the LEGALS CRIP LEGAL f�Ilet a No The Range NW'Ai and of e NE W N., of s.crlen 4 T^•^�a North.Renaa K West of the stn P.M.,Weld Eleventh c:owlfy• t GoIet ' BOARDS:PP COUIITY COIRMISn1ONER5 I WEWCOUNTY,COLORADO day of September A.D. 1985 • that said The Greeley Daily Tribune and The Greeley ' h Republican, has been published continuously and i.,:iS uninterruptedly during the period of at least six months next prior to the first issue thereof contained said notice or advertisement above referred to;that said newspaper has been admitted to the United States mails as second-class matter under the provisions of the Act of March 3, 1879, or any amendments thereof; and that said newspaper is a daily newspaper duly qualified for publishing legal notices and advertisements within the meaning of the laws of the State of Colorado. September 11,1985 Total Charge: $26.24 L J . I� �i Advertising Clerk Subscribed and sworn to before me this 11 day of September A.D. 1,19_85_ omI as o commi on expire/4V EyDHP. ,ta 14 L/J /?urc -'e'4q ()Votary Public DATE: August 19 , 1985 TO: The Board of County Commissioners Weld County, Colorado FROM: Clerk to the Board Office Commissioners: If you have no objections, we have tentatively set the following hearings for the 25th day of September, 1985 , at 2 :00 P.M. Docket No. 85-61 - Ed Loloff Construction, Inc. , COZ , C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) and R-1 (Low Density Residential) to A (Agricultural) Docket No. 85-62 - Ed Loloff Construction, Inc. , USR, Wet, open-cut sand and gravel operation OFFICE OF THE CLEE TO THE BOARD BY: j % ) Deputy The above mentioned hearing date and hearing time may be scheduled on the agenda as stated above. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO ni Summary of the Weld County Planning Commission Meeting August 6, 1985 Page 13 MOTION: Bill McMurray moved Case Number Z-420:85:5 for Ed Loloff Construction, Inc. , for a Change of Zone from Residential-One (low density residential) and Commercial-One (neighborhood commercial) to the Agricultural zone district be forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with the Planning Commission's recommendation for approval based upon the recommendations and conditions as outlined by the Department of Planning Services staff and the testimony heard by the Planning Commission. Motion seconded by Jack Holman. The Chairman called for discussion from the members of the Planning Commission. Discussion followed. The Chairman asked the secretary to poll the members of the Planning Commission for their decision. Lydia Dunbar - yes; Paulette Weaver - No, because based on the change of zone standards the existing zoning is not necessarily faulty if we see a lot of commercial and residential use in the area as is. She also does not see changing conditions in the area, and one of the uses that would be allowed on the property, which is a sand and gravel mining operation, would not be compatible with an area such as this is and as close to the city of Greeley as this is. Bill McMurray - yes; Jack Holman - yes; Sharon Linhart - Yes, because she does find there is compliance with the Comprehensive Plan in that the need to extract the minerals should be met before there is an attempt to develop the land in another way. She also feels there is an opportunity to have even better conditions, a more pleasant atmosphere in this neighborhood after extraction of the minerals, if we are careful in the way we plan and extract the minerals. The existing zoning can be faulty since it appears it can be developed residentially, primarily because of the flood prone area and the airport overlay zone in addition to the minerals. Motion carried with four voting for the motion and one voting against the motion. CASE NUMBER: USR-690:85:34 APPLICANT: Ed Loloff Construction, Inc. REQUEST: A Use by Special Review Permit for a wet, open-cut sand and gravel operation LEGAL DESCRIPTION: The SE1 NWI and the Sts NEI NW;, Section 4, T5N, R65W of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado LOCATION: Adjacent to the Greeley City Limits on the south; west of Balsam Avenue and north of Colorado State Highway 263 Summary of the Held County Planning Commission Meeting August 6, 1985 Page 14 APPEARANCE: Lavern Nelson, P.E. , Nelson Engineering, represented the applicant. The applicant intends to have a sand and gravel mine at this site. This will be a wet pit operation and will have an estimated operation life of twenty-six years. They must have the approval of the Board of County Commissioners and the Mired Land Reclamation Board before they can began any sand and gravel mining operations on this property. This will be a limited operation. There will be three phases and gravel taken from the pit will only be about four hundred tons per day. They have agreed that if five hundred tons per day is taken out of this pit they will oil the road. Until that time, they will maintain the gravel road in a good manner. There will be heavy equipment on this site, dragline, crusher, trucks, etc. The crusher will remain on the north end of the property during all three phases. Mr. Nelson also reviewed the reclamation plans that are planned in conjunction with the Soil Conservation Service. Tape 214 - Side 1 Lee Morrison explained the required setbacks are usually determined by the County's thoroughfare plan. The Chairman called for discussion from the members of the audience. Robert Francis, Surrounding Property Owner, reported he is not against this proposed sand and gravel operation, but is concerned about water table in the area and the effect it may have on the wells in the area. Lee Morrison explained the County does not adjudicate water rights and the County cannot act on water rights. Jim Taylor, Surrounding Property Owner, represented the Fuhloff's and Juanicorena's as well as himself. He is against this proposal because of the a possibility of declining land values, dust, noise, and a possible loss of water to the domestic and irrigation wells in the area. Diane Taylor, Surrounding Property Owner, spoke against this proposal for the same reasons stated above. Chuck Carlson, Surrounding Property Owner, stated he is not against this proposal. However, he would like to see it completed before twenty-six years. He felt once reclamation of the area is completed it would be an asset to the neighborhood. Tape 214 - Side 2 Summary of the Weld County Planning Commission Meeting August 6, 1985 Page 15 The Chairman stated that due to the lateness of the hour she is asking that the recommendation, conditions, and development standards be dispensed with and that they be filed with the summary as a permanent record of these proceedings. If anyone in the audience wishes to review these items they may ask to review a copy in the office of the Department of Planning Services. NOTION: Jack Holman moved a new Operation Standard #9 be added to read as follows: "The owner and/or operator shall conduct periodic monitoring of the surrounding area's water well levels." Motion seconded by Paulette Weaver. The Chairman called for discussion from the members of the Planning Commission. Discussion followed. The Chairman asked the members of the Planning Commission for their decision. Motion carried unanimously. MOTION: Bill McMurray moved Case Number USR-690:85:34 for Ed Loloff Construction, Inc. , for a Use by Special Review Permit for a wet, open-cut sand and gravel operation be forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with the Planning Commission's recommendation for approval based upon the recommendations, conditions, and development standards as outlined by the Department of Planning Services staff. Motion seconded by Lydia Dunbar. The Chairman called for discussion from the members of the Planning Commission. The one hundred foot buffer zone requirement was discussed, but the Planning Commission members felt this should remain as requested by the Engineering Department. The Chairman asked the secretary to poll the members of the Planning Commission for their decision. Lydia Dunbar - yes; Paulette Weaver - No, she feels this operation is not compatible with current and future land-use - in the area. Especially, when given the time frame of the element. Bill McMurray - yes; Jack Holman - yes; Sharon Linhart - Yes, for some of the same reasons delineated on the previous request. Motion carried with four voting for the motion and one voting against the motion. 7, '"nS ) -- 1<< I �ti „%u_It/ AUG 9194 � ' i BEFORE THE WELD COUNTY, COLORADO PLANNING COMMIS 144---1_21f504 m GRGELEY. COLD lb/ RESOLUTION OF RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Moved by Bill McMurray that the following resolution be introduced for passage by the Weld County Planning Commission. Be it Resolved by the Weld County Planning Commission that the application for: CASE NUMBER: USR-690:85:34 NAME: Ed Loloff Construction, Inc. ADDRESS: 145 Third Street, Kersey, Colorado 80644 REQUEST: A Use by Special Review permit for a wet, open-cut sand and gravel operation LEGAL DESCRIPTION: The SEA NWT and Sk NE% NA of Section 4, T5N, R65W of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado LOCATION: Contiguous with the Greeley City Limits on the south; north of Colorado State Highway 263 and west of Balsam Avenue be recommended favorably to the Board of County Commissioners for the following reasons: 1. The submitted materials are in compliance with application requirements of Section 24.7, 44. 1 , 44.2, and 44.3 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance. 2. It is the opinion of the Weld County Planning Commission that the applicant has shown compliance with Section 24.3.1 et seq. of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance as follows: This request is in compliance with the Weld County Comprehensive Plan and the Weld County Extraction Plan, Mineral Resources, Volume II. The Weld County area in question is located in a resource conservation area. The Weld County Extraction Plan states that extraction shall be encouraged in resource conservation areas, as long as appropriate extraction standards are followed. The proposal is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan policies which allow uses of an industrial nature to occur where the resources are available (i.e. , sand and gravel operations as noted on pages 62-63 of the Comprehensive Plan) ; - The proposal is consistent with the intent of the Agricultural zone district in that the proposed use does not interfere with other agricultural activities in the area or the County, and as a Use by Special Review the activity can take place in the district; "' Exnnllil7 USR-690:85:34 Ed Loloff Construction, Inc. August 6, 1985 Page 2 - The activities proposed will be compatible with existing agricultural and rural residential uses in the neighborhood, as well as the projected development in the future; - The Greeley Planning Commission has reviewed this proposal and has recommended no objection to the request; - The subject site is in a Flood Hazard Overlay District area. Development Standard #12 addresses this concern; - The subject site is in the Horizontal Zone of the Greeley Weld County Airport Overlay District. Development Standard #10 address this concern; and - Use by Special Review Standards provide adequate protection of the health, safety and welfare of the neighborhood and County. The Department of Planning Services staff recommendation for approval is conditional upon the following: 1. The attached Standards for Use by Special Review be adopted and placed on the Use by Special Review plat prior to recording. 2. No building or electrical permits shall be issued for the Use by Special Review permit area until the plat has been delivered to the Department of Planning Services office and compliance with Development Standard #2 has been met. The prescribed Use by Special Review activity shall not occur and building or electrical permits shall not be issued until the Use by Special Review plat has been recorded in the office of the Weld County Clerk and Recorder. 3. The applicant and/or operator shall be required to obtain all applicable building or electrical permits for USR-690:85:34. USR-690:85:34 Ed Loloff Construction, Inc. August 6, 1985 Page 3 4. The following note being placed on the Use by Special Review Permit plat; NOTE: The Mined Land Reclamation Board has the authority to issued permits for mining and reclamation activities. Activities related to mining and reclamation are, therefore, under the jurisdiction of the Mined Land Reclamation Board; however, Weld County has jurisdiction of those matters outlined in the Development Standards. 5. Prior to the Board of County Commissioner's hearing, the applicant shall submit evidence of compliance with Section 44.4. 10, Insurance, to the Department of Planning Services. 6. Prior to the Board of County Commissioner's hearing, the applicant shall offer and agree to acceptable programs of road maintenance with the Weld County Commissioners and the City of Greeley Public Works Department. The agreements shall mitigate impacts generated on Balsam Avenue by the gravel mining operation's truck traffic. Motion seconded by Lydia Dunbar. Vote: For Passage Against Passage Lydia Dunbar Paulette Weaver Bill McMurray Jack Holman Sharon Linhart The Chairman declared the Resolution passed and ordered that a certified copy be forwarded with the file of this case to the Board of County Commissioners for further proceedings. USR-690:85:34 Ed Loloff Construction, Inc. August 6, 1985 Page 4 CERTIFICATION OF COPY I, Bobbie Good, Recording Secretary o fthe Weld County Planning Commission, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing Resolution is a true copy of the Resolution of the Planning Commission of Weld County, Colorado, adopted on August 6, 1985, and recorded in Book No. IX of the proceedings of the said Planning Commission. Dated the 7th day of August, 1985. a:O.1, v c\ooc, Bobbie Good Secretary DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS Ed Loloff Construction, Inc. USR-690:85:34 1. The uses permitted on the parcels shall be the extraction of sand and gravel as described in the application materials on file with the Department of Planning Services and subject to the Development Standards listed hereon. 2. Petroleum products and compressed flammable gases are hazardous substances per C.R.S. 29-22-107 (2) (a). Prior to the issuance of building permits the applicant shall provide a list of the maximum quantities of hazardous substances expected at the site and emergency phone numbers to the State Health Department, Division of Waste Management, the Weld County Emergency Response Coordinator, and the Western Hills Fire Protection District. Evidence of this listing and emergency phone numbers shall be provided to the Department of Planning Services prior to the issuance of building permits. 3. Vehicular traffic shall ingress and egress onto Weld County Road 41-1/2 as shown on the submitted Use by Special Review plat. The haul route shall be from the point of ingress and egress south to Colorado Highway 263. 4. The operator shall complete road maintenance and improvements agreements with Weld County and the City of Greeley, and upgrade Weld County Road 41-1/2 to the specifications outlined by the Board of County Commissioners prior to extraction of sand and gravel from the Use by Special Review area. 5. The property owner(s) and/or operator shall apply for a well permit with the Division of Water Resources to comply with C.R.S. 37-90-137. Prior to extraction of sand and gravel, a copy of the well permit application shall be forwarded to the Department of Planning Services. 6. The Use by Special Review area shall be enclosed by a six foot (6') chain link fence with a three (3) strand barbed wire top. The fence shall be erected prior to beginning the the sand and gravel operation. 7. Signs stating "No Trespassing" shall be posted and maintained on the chain link fence at intervals of sixty feet (60') 8. The owner/operator shall maintain a one-hundred foot (100') setback from Balsam Avenue in the mining operation. 9. The owner and/or operator shall conduct periodic monitoring of the surrounding area's water well levels. Development Standards USR-640:85:34 Ed Loloff Construction, Inc. Page 2 10. Structures on the site shall not exceed one-hundred-fifty feet (150') in height, in accordance with Airport Zone Height Limitations, Section 51.3 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance. 11. The applicant shall obtain a N.P.D.E.S. Permit from the Water Quality Control Division of the Colorado State Health Department prior to discharge of any water into the Cache la Poudre River. A copy of the N.P.D.E.S. Permit shall be forwarded to the Department of Planning Services. 12. All operations on said described parcel shall be in conformance with the Weld County Food Hazard Regulations including: A. No fill, berms or stockpiles of sand and gravel shall be placed in the one hundred (100) year flood plain of the Cache la Poudre River which would obstruct passage of flood flows; and B. All fuel tanks, septic tanks, temporary buildings, and any other hazardous items that might wash away during flooding shall be securely anchored and adequately flood-proofed to avoid creation of a health hazard. Following completion of mining, all temporary buildings shall be removed. 13. The open-cut gravel operation shall comply with Section 44.4, Operation Policies. 14. The applicant shall comply with the design standards for the Use by Special Review, Section 24.5 et seq. , of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance. 15. The applicant shall comply with the Development Standards for Uses by Special Review, Section 24.6 et seq. , of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance. 16. Representatives or members of the Weld County Health Department and Weld County Department of Planning Services shall be granted access onto the site at any reasonable time in order to insure the operations carried out on the site comply with the Development Standards stated hereon and all applicable Weld County Regulations. USR:690:85:34 Development Standards Ed Loloff Construction, Inc. Page 3 17. The Use by Special Review area shall be limited to the plans shown hereon and governed by the Standards as stated above and all applicable Weld County Regulations. Any material deviations from the plans and/or Standards as shown or stated above shall require the approval of an amendment of the Permit by the Weld County Planning Commission and the Board of County Commissioners before such changes from the plans and/or Standards are permitted. Any other changes shall be filed in the office of the Department of Planning Services. 18. 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'� :. - -�, i ::•: • ,; i, <:oLo, RECEIJED JUN 2 �t 1S85 1O o DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES * % p o *; David H.Getches,Executive Director ken,no,� MINED LAND RECLAMATION DIVISION * 1876 DAVID C. SHELTON, Director Z Richard D.Lamm i ,• r ./' Governor June 20, 1985 • Mr. Vern Nelson Nelson Engineers 520 Greeley National Plaza Greeley, CO 80631 RE: Ed Loloff Construction, Inc. Pit - File No. M-85-112 Dear Mr. Nelson: I have reviewed this application for adequacy and have the following questions and comments that must be addressed in detail at least 10 days prior to the August 22-23, 1985 meeting of the Mined Land Reclamation Board: A. Exhibit D - Mining Plan 1 . Please enter into an agreement with the owners of all permanent, man-made structures located within 200 feet of the mining operation that damage to the structure will be compensated for by the operator. Please provide a copy of the agreement for the file. The staff has identified a number of buildings and a power lines, are there any other structures? 2. Please describe the method to be used to mine the gravel deposit in detail . 3. The staff understands that the operator will stock pile the topsoil in the locations marked O.P.A. , is this correct? 4. As required by the performance standards, the operator must-salvage and stockpile the topsoil separate from the rest of the overburden in order to protect the quality of the growth medium. The staff recommends that the operator' s topsoil stockpiles have slopes no steeper than 3.1 to allow the topsoil piles to be revegetated if they are to remain in place for greater than one growing season. Please indicate if the operator has a problem with this and if so, why. 5. During the life of the project, the operator must have sufficient topsoil stockpiled to replace 6-12 inches over all land areas. Please indicate the amount of topsoil to be stockpiled in cubic yards and the number of acres of land to be disturbed, requiring revegetation, at the worst case. 423 Centennial Building, 1313 Sherman Street Denver, Colorado 80203 Tel. (303) 866-3567 6. Please provide the Division with a copy of the zoning permit with stipulations as soon as it is available. 7. During the life of the project, the operator must have sufficient overburden stockpiled to complete the required backfilling, in order to create 3.1 slopes around the perimeter of the pond as outlined on Map 3. 8. During mining, what will be the maximum length of shoreline that will require backfilling above which reclamation activities will commence? How many cubic yards of overburden will be necessary in order to complete the required backfilling of this length of shoreline to a 3.1 slope? B. Exhibit E - Reclamation Plan 1 . The operator has indicated that dikes will be created as part of the reclamation. Please provide a cross section of the dike and describe the location of the dike. The operator should discuss the design of the dike with the state engineers office. 2. If this is to be a wet mining operation, please describe how the operator will backfill to create 3.1 slopes, 5 feet above to 10 feet below the expected water line. 3. The staff recommends that in addition to the 3. 1 maximum slopes around the perimeter, the operator provide some shoreline areas with slopes of 5.1 or less for emergent aquatic vegetation. 4. What portion of the SCS information does the operator not intend to follow as a commitment for final reclamation? 5. Please list the species of trees and shrubs thatthe operator wishes to plant and provide a description of numbers to be used, size and general placement. C. Exhibit G - Water Information 1 . As it appears that this is going to be a dewatering operation, please describe the location of the water holding ponds referred to and describe the size and depth necessary to hold all waters generated from the dewatering operation. 2. Since at least a portion of the mining will involve dewatering, please assess how this activity will affect wells in the vicinity of the operation and describe what, if any, monitoring wells are going to be constructed. Please be as specific as possible. 3. The Division of Water Resources is currently reviewing this application, a copy of their review will be sent as soon as it is available. F. Exhibit L - Reclamation Costs 1 . Please provide the data and cost calculations utilized to arrive at the reclamation cost figures. Please be certain that all costs take into account the type of equipment utilized, rental and operating costs, type of operation, maximum disturbance in acres requiring various types of reclamation, costs of materials by unit, amount of material to be used to perform each phase of the reclamation, etc. G. Exhibit M - Compliance with Local Zoning 1 . In order to help facilitate a rapid review, please provide proof of conformance with local zoning as soon as it is available. H. Exhibit 0 - Source of Legal Right to Enter 1 . The staff understands that the operator recently became the owner of this property as outlined in the Commitment for title Insurance. Is this correct? 2. Please note that the legal description in Exhibit A deviates from the legal found in the title commitment. Please indicate which is correct. If Exhibit A is not correct, please provide a new premining plan map showing the correct Exhibit A. I. Public Notification 1 . Please provide a copy of the newspaper proof of publication and proof of landowner and adjacent landowner notification. I look forward to reviewing your response to this letter. Please feel free to contact me if there are any questions/ Sincerely, a(e-o % Cam= James B. McArdle Senior Reclamation Specialist JBM/sjv 1433F NELSON ENGINEERS GREELEY NATIONAL PLAZA 822 7TH STREET GREELEY,COLORADO 80631 (303)3566362 July 19, 1985 James B. McArdle Senior Reclamation Specialist Mined Land Reclamation Division 423 Centennial Building 1313 Sherman Street Denver, Colorado 80203 Re: Ed Loloff Const. , Inc. Gravel Mine File No. M-85-112 Dear Mr. McArdle: We request a continuance of the board' s consideration of the Ed Loloff Const. , Inc. , application. The Weld County Commissioners will not address our rezoning application until early September. We therefore request that our application be placed on the agenda for the board's September 25 , 1985 , meeting. Respectfully, NELSON ENGINEERS /v2 Thomas S. Caldwell, C.E. TSC/gc NELSON ENGINEERS GREELEV NATIONAL PLAZA 822 7TH STREET GREELEY,COLORADO 80631 (303)356-6362 August 13, 1985 James B. McArdle Sr. Reclamation Specialist Mined Land Reclamation Division 423 Centennial Building 1313 Sherman Street Denver, Colorado 80203 Re: Ed Loloff Const. , Inc. File No. M-85-112 Dear Mr. McArdle: This application addendum responds to the concerns and questions expressed in your review of June 20, 1985. We have addressed the concerns in the order and under the headings used in your review, and have enclosed a copy of the review for your convenience. We have also made minor revisions to the application drawings, and have enclosed two copies of these herein. Some changes have been made in the proposed methods of mining and reclamation. The outer embankment will be excavated to the finished slope, and no embankment backfilling is contemplated. Embankment resoiling will occur concurrent with mining, and extra topsoil will be stockpiled in those buffer zones which are above the flood plain. Finally, the deposit will be mined wet, and there is no foreseeable need for dewatering. We hope the following paragraphs fully answer the concerns of your review. A. Exhibit D - Mining Plan 1. The mine owner accepts responsilbity for damage caused to offsite structures in accordance with Colorado Law, as well as the responsiblity for liability insurance as required by Weld County. We will advise adjacent landowners of these responsi- bilities, and notify them of the pending application, via registered mail. 2 . Mining will commence at the southern end of Mining Area I. Excavation will be achieved by dragline, and the pit will be worked wet; no dewatering is now foreseen. The mined material will be hauled to onsite crushers or screens, or be loaded directly into trucks for immediate sale. The operator expects a market demand for most of the overburden stripped from the site. James B. McArdle Sr. Reclamation Specialist Mined Land Reclamation Division August 13, 1985 Page Two The outer embankment of the pit will be excavated to a 3 :1 slope from the existing grade to ten feet below thewaterline, and at a 2 :1 slope from that point down. The slope above waterline will be notched back to allow for resoiling. (Please see revised reclamation plan sheet) . Topsoil will be stripped ahead of the advancing pit, to a depth of six inches. Topsoil stripping will proceed far enough to uncover a 180 day supply of sand and gravel. This corresponds to 0 .6 acres at the estimated rate of mining. The outer embankment will be resoiled and revegetated concurrent with mining. Buffer zones within the 100 year flood zone will be resoiled to a depth of 6 to 12 inches. Buffer zones above the flood zone will serve as topsoil stockpile areas. Resoiling in these areas will be to a depth of 18 to 24 inches. The western portion of the property, Mining Area I, will be mined first, as shown on the mining plan. The eastern portion, Mining Area II, will be mined next using the same steps outlined above. 3. The mining plan has been revised to show topsoil stockpiling in those buffer zones which are above the 100 year flood zone. These areas are labeled "T. S. Stockpile Area" . (Please see revised mining plan sheet) . 4. The operator intends to stockpile topsoil separately, to maintain the stockpile slopes at no greater than 3 :1, and to seed the stockpiles as necessary to prevent erosion. 5. A total of 34 , 500 cubic yards of topsoil will be stripped during the life of the mine. The ultimate pond will contain approximately 36 acres of water surface, leaving a maximum of 19 acres in need of resoiling. This will allow an average resoiling depth of greater than 12 inches. James B. McArdle Sr. Reclamation Specialist Mined Land Reclamation Division August 13 , 1985 Page Three At no point in the life of the mine will there be a shortage of topsoil to cover the disturbed areas, since more area will be stripped than will need resoiling. Embankment resoiling will occur concurrent with mining. Topsoil stockpiled at depths of 18 to 24 inches in buffer zones will provide extra topsoil should an unexpected need arise. 6 . An application for zone change and Special Use Permit was filed with Weld County in May of this year. Final county approval will be given by the County Commissioners; no date is yet available for their consideration of the application. 7 . The outer embankment of the pit will be excavated so as to leave a 3 :1 slope from at least five feet above the waterline to ten feet below. The reclamation plan has been revised to show this excavation slope. No backfilling will be required for reclamation. (Please see revised reclamation plan sheet) . 8. The shoreline will be excavated to the proper slope, and not require backfilling. (Please see revised drawing) . B. Exhibit E - Reclamation Plan 1. The use of the word "dike" in the application was inappropriate, inthat dikes can serve as small dams, restraining a hydraulic head, and must be designed for safety against rupture. The ultimate pond will be surrounded by a resoiled, revegetated embankment. The top of this embankment will taper into the grade of the surrounding land. The water surface will match the level of the local water table. There is no possibility of rupture for such a structure. Embankment sections are shown on the Reclamation Plan. (Please see revised drawing) . 2 . The operator will excavate the outer embankment slopes to the proper slope. (Please see revised drawing) . No backfilling will be required. Resoiling will occur above the waterline. James B. McArdle Sr. Reclamation Specialist Mined Land Reclamation Division August 13, 1985 Page Four 3 . The operator is prepared to waste part of the overburden from Mining Area II against the south embankment. Ten percent of the overburden from MA-II (9690 cubic yards ) would provide a 5 :1 slope along the south embankment for a distance of 150 feet. 4. The operator intends to follow the recoiling, mulching, fertilization, and seeding recommendations pertaining to grasses, as provided by the Soil Conservation Service. The operator does not intend to selectively strip or stockpile topsoil by soil unit, as suggested, due to the complex boundaries of the soil units in the area. The operator intends to follow SCS recommendations with regard to tree and shrub planting, with the qualifications stated in the next paragraph. The shoreline will be graded to a 3 :1 slope from at least five feet above to ten feet below the ultimate water surface. 5 . The SCS suggests species , locations, and spacing for tree and shrub planting in Exhibit AA of the application. The operator intends to follow the SCS suggestions, except where their timing will interfere with mining operations. All plantings will be completed by the time of final reclamation. C. Exhibit G - Water Information 1. After due consideration, the operator has decided to mine the deposit wet, in the manner described above in paragraph A-2 . The operator foresees no need for dewatering ponds . 2. No dewatering operations are contemplated. 3. We will review the comments of the Division of Water Resources as soon as they become available. (Note: Paragraph labels "D" and "E" were inadvertently skipped in MLRB review. No content is missing) . James B. McArdle Sr. Reclamation Specialist Mined Land Reclamation Division August 13, 1985 Page Six We hope that we have answered the concerns of your application review. Please feel free to call on our office if there are any questions. Respectfully, NELSON ENGINEERS Thomas S. Caldwell, C.E. TSC/gc enclosures EXHIBIT "AD-1" Reclamation Costs - 1985 Dollars Estimated Reclamation Task Cost * Miscellaneous finish grading - areas outside of embankments. $ 5, 000 * Resoiling to 12" (average) depth - embankments, planting areas, and disturbed areas - 19 . 3 acres @ $300/acre. 5, 790 Mulching, seedbed preparation, grass seeding and fertilization - 19 . 3 acres @ $420/acre. 8 , 106 Planting of visual screen atop embankments : 600 American Plum shrubs @ $5 . 80/each, installed; 3, 480 200 Red Cedar saplings @ $32 . 00/each, installed. 6,400 * Fencing repair and general cleanup. 1,500 Total Estimated Reclamation Cost $30,276 * Tasks accomplished using operators equipment and personnel. \/ .. Ca! ; \ 4 ; \ cc 0 \ } O •t , Nisi 4 -1 Ill ® m . CO \a' $ k (( / \ / 8 E_ 2 ) / $ / m2 \ 41 N. S s ® f k tu k / R ° % i � § 2 \ lq } In \ '§ % 0 j 4 \ i a ) C \ \ ® § Q CO ll § \ & %f \ t±� , f \ . § 4 ' �flt ti \ . Qc \ . 2 , % [ \» Y7 \ / : § ( 7 [ : \ j � { > * ., y , , ID % � ±% \ ` � ° a \ \} / ® ~ � % % § i , ) � a.744 2y _ ,w�Wa2w / j � ) \ - - kb �g � 2xa�� / � \ ' .. tA CL � � \% ! { « � % qf $ .t \C3 § \ 3 ) \ \ Ck ti-: 4) � 5 GREELEY CIVIC CENTER, GREELEY, COLORADO 80631 Gty O{ (303)353-6123 Greeley July 30 , 1985 Weld County Department of Planning Services 915 10th Street Greeley, Colorado 80632 ATTENTION : Gloria Dunn RE: Ed Loloff Construction , Inc. , Request for Sand and Gravel Pit on Balsam Avenue Dear Ms . Dunn : The City of Greeley has recently annexed approximately 1 ,000 feet of Balsam Avenue north of Highway 263 (E. 8th Street). Because the existing road is to be used as the access road to the proposed sand and gravel pit , the City would like to see the roadway improved to the same standards as being requested by the County Engineer 's Office for that portion of Balsam Avenue that is still in Weld County. Please be aware that this is a request only as we have no means of enforcing the requirements. Also, please be aware that the City would bear no costs involved in upgrading the roadway. We do feel strongly, however, that because of the increased traffic on the roadway, improvements are needed to control dust and to keep the roadway from deteriorating. If you have any questions or need additional information, please call me. Sincerely , Gar Air?nrfrY Jo son Engineering Director Public Works Department �Ifr— '---- 11 ` " () 19E5 ClW LI` — Yield Co. Planning Commission \ C-x 17 x'/d/. - NELSON ENGINEERS GREELEY NATIONAL PLAZA 822 7TH STREET GREELEY,COLORADO 80631 (303)356 6362 August 5, 1985 � �_ nn_ 1 11 �! `. :is C(•' I�i?j Donald R. Carroll Administrative Manager Weld County Engineering Department Weld Co. Planning Commits:0y P. 0. Box 758 Greeley, Colorado 80631 Re: Ed Loloff Const. , Inc. - USR-690 :85 :34 Dear Mr. Carroll: Gloria Dunn passed onto us a memorandum dated July 23, outlining your concerns with the Ed Loloff Const. , Inc. application for Use by Special Review. As engineers for Mr. Loloff, we would like to take this opportunity to address those concerns. We desire to work with your office towards solutions acceptable to both the county and to the economics of sand and gravel mining. The first matter of concern is the setback separating the excavation line from the Balsam Avenue right-of-way. Balsam Avenue is 30 feet wide and has a 60 foot right-of-way. Our application shows a 50 foot setback from the right-of-way, leaving 65 feet between the road edge and the excavation line. We believe that the proposed 50 foot setback is sufficient to avoid affecting the stability of the roadbed. The excavation slope is of a stable, safe design. If flood waters raise the pit water elevation, it is unlikely that wave action could erode away the 50 foot buffer zone before the high water receded or remedial action was taken. In any case, the operator will be responsible for damage caused to Balsam Avenue resulting from the mine operation, as part of the proposed Road Maintenance and Improvement Agreement (discussed below) . Since the haul route passes in front of the setback area in question, operator correction of damage to the roadbed is ensured. The second matter of concern is a Road Maintenance and Improvement Agreement. The operator concurs that such an agreement is needed, and suggests the following provisions be included: i/ MEmORAnDU nine Gloria Dunn Date To Currant Plannar August 6, 1985 COLORADO From ❑nnald R Carroll . Administrative Manager - Engineering Dept. Subject: Fd I oloff Construction Inc. - USR-690:85:34 __ First matter concerning setback separating the excavation line from Balsam Avenue right-of-way. Setback This setback is retained for a number of reasons, including future expansion to widen the road. [ _ Mined Land Reclamation requires a 200 foot setback. In my letter of July 23, 1985, we had reduced this requirement to one hundred feet. This is the minimum that we would be comfortable with. Road Maintenance and Improvement Agreement All of the other operators with like gravel pit facilities have agreed to pave the haul road to eliminate dust control and wear and tear on equipment. (3-0 M7; &L' fry Alf, 1t1a w! v14,1) DRC/bf Date: August 6, 1985 CASE NUMBER: USR-690:85:34 NAME: Ed Loloff Construction, Inc. ADDRESS: 145 Third Street, Kersey, Colorado 80644 REQUEST: A Use by Special Review permit for a wet, open-cut sand and gravel operation LEGAL DESCRIPTION: The SE1 NW' and S1 NE1 NWT of Section 4, T5N, R65W of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado LOCATION: Contiguous with the Greeley City Limits on the south; north of Colorado State Highway 263 and west of Balsam Avenue THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES STAFF RECOMMENDS THAT THIS REQUEST BE APPROVED FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. The submitted materials are in compliance with application requirements of Section 24.7, 44. 1, 44.2, and 44.3 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance. 2. It is the opinion of the Department of Planning Services staff that the applicant has shown compliance with Section 24.3. 1 et seq. of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance as follows: - This request is in compliance with the Weld County Comprehensive Plan and the Weld County Extraction Plan, Mineral Resources, Volume II. The Weld County area in question is located in a resource conservation area. The Weld County Extraction Plan states that extraction shall be encouraged in resource conservation areas, as long as appropriate extraction standards are followed. The proposal is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan policies which allow uses of an industrial nature to occur where the resources are available (i.e. , sand and gravel operations as noted on pages 62-63 of the Comprehensive Plan) ; - The proposal is consistent with the intent of the Agricultural zone district in that the proposed use does not interfere with other agricultural activities in the area or the County, and as a Use by Special Review the activity can take place in the district; - The activities proposed will be compatible with existing agricultural and rural residential uses in the neighborhood, as well as the projected development in the future; USR-690:85:34 Ed Loloff Construction, Inc. Page 2 - The Greeley Planning Commission has reviewed this proposal and has recommended no objection to the request; - The subject site is in a Flood Hazard Overlay District area. Development Standard #10 addresses this concern; - The subject site is in the Horizontal Zone of the Greeley Weld County Airport Overlay District. Development Standard #8 address this concern; and - Use by Special Review Standards provide adequate protection of the health, safety and welfare of the neighborhood and County. The Department of Planning Services staff recommendation for approval is conditional upon the following: 1. The attached Standards for Use by Special Review be adopted and placed on the Use by Special Review plat prior to recording. 2. No building or electrical permits shall be issued for the Use by Special Review permit area until the plat has been delivered to the Department of Planning Services office and compliance with Development Standard #2 has been met. The prescribed Use by Special Review activity shall not occur and building or electrical permits shall not be issued until the Use by Special Review plat has been recorded in the office of the Weld County Clerk and Recorder. 3. The applicant and/or operator shall be required to obtain all applicable building or electrical permits for USR-690:85:34. 4. The following note being placed on the Use by Special Review Permit plat; NOTE: The Mined Land Reclamation Board has the authority to issued permits for mining and reclamation activities. Activities related to mining and reclamation are, therefore, under the jurisdiction of the Mined Land Reclamation Board; however, Weld County has jurisdiction of those matters outlined in the Development Standards. USR-690:85:34 Ed Loloff Construction Page 3 5. Prior to the Board of County Commissioner's hearing, the applicant shall submit evidence of compliance with Section 44.4.10, Insurance, to the Department of Planning Services. 6. Prior to the Board of County Commissioner's hearing, the applicant shall offer and agree to acceptable programs of road maintenance with the Weld County Commissioners and the City of Greeley Public Works Department. The agreements shall mitigate impacts generated on Balsam Avenue by the gravel mining operation's truck traffic. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS Ed Loloff Construction, Inc. USR-690:85:34 1. The uses permitted on the parcels shall be the extraction of sand and gravel as described in the application materials on file with the Department of Planning Services and subject to the Development Standards listed hereon. 2. Petroleum products and compressed flammable gases are hazardous substances per C.R.S. 29-22-107 (2) (a) . Prior to the issuance of building permits the applicant shall provide a list of the maximum quantities of hazardous substances expected at the site and emergency phone numbers to the State Health Department, Division of Waste Management, the Weld County Emergency Response Coordinator, and the Western Hills Fire Protection District. Evidence of this listing and emergency phone numbers shall be provided to the Department of Planning Services prior to the issuance of building permits. 3. Vehicular traffic shall ingress and egress onto Weld County Road 41-1/2 as shown on the submitted Use by Special Review plat. The haul route shall be from the point of ingress and egress south to Colorado Highway 263. 4. The operator shall complete road maintenance and improvements agreements with Weld County and the City of Greeley, and upgrade Weld County Road 41-1/2 to the specifications outlined by the Board of County Commissioners prior to extraction of sand and gravel from the Use by Special Review area. 5. The property owner(s) and/or operator shall apply for a well permit with the Division of Water Resources to comply with C.R.S. 37-90-137. Prior to extraction of sand and gravel, a copy of the well permit application shall be forwarded to the Department of Planning Services. 6. The Use by Special Review area shall be enclosed by a six foot (6') chain link fence with a three (3) strand barbed wire top. The fence shall be erected prior to beginning the the sand and gravel operation. 7. Signs stating "No Trespassing" shall be posted and maintained on the chain link fence at intervals of sixty feet (60') 8. The owner/operator shall maintain a one-hundred foot (100') setback from Balsam Avenue in the mining operation. Development Standards USR-690:85:34 Ed Loloff Construction, Inc. Page 2 8. Structures on the site shall not exceed one-hundred-fifty feet (150') in height, in accordance with Airport Zone Height Limitations, Section 51.3 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance. 9. The applicant shall obtain a N.P.D.E.S. Permit from the Water Quality Control Division of the Colorado State Health Department prior to discharge of any water into the Cache la Poudre River. A copy of the N.P.D.E.S. Permit shall be forwarded to the Department of Planning Services. 10. All operations on said described parcel shall be in conformance with the Weld County Food Hazard Regulations including: A. No fill, berms or stockpiles of sand and gravel shall be placed in the one hundred (100) year flood plain of the Cache la Poudre River which would obstruct passage of flood flows; and B. All fuel tanks, septic tanks, temporary buildings, and any other hazardous items that might wash away during flooding shall be securely anchored and adequately flood-proofed to avoid creation of a health hazard. Following completion of mining, all temporary buildings shall be removed. 11. The open-cut gravel operation shall comply with Section 44.4, Operation Policies. 12. The applicant shall comply with the design standards for the Use by Special Review, Section 24.5 et seq. , of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance. 13. The applicant shall comply with the Operation Standards for Uses by Special Review, Section 24.6 et seq. , of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance. 14. Representatives or members of the Weld County Health Department and Weld County Department of Planning Services shall be granted access onto the site at any reasonable time in order to insure the operations carried out on the site comply with the Development Standards stated hereon and all applicable Weld County Regulations. USR:690:85:34 Development Standards Ed Loloff Construction, Inc. Page 3 15. The Use by Special Review area shall be limited to the plans shown hereon and governed by the Standards as stated above and all applicable Weld County Regulations. Any material deviations from the plans and/or Standards as shown or stated above shall require the approval of an amendment of the Permit by the Weld County Planning Commission and the Board of County Commissioners before such changes from the plans and/or Standards are permitted. Any other changes shall be filed in the office of the Department of Planning Services. 16. The property owner and/or operator of this operation shall be responsible for complying with all of the above stated Standards. Noncompliance with any of the above stated Standards may be reason for revocation of the Permit by the Board of County Commissioners. it/71 ct" r in. e /(I FIELD CHECK FILING NUMBER: USR-690:85:34 DATE OF INSPECTION: July 19, 1985 NAME: Ed Loloff Construction, Inc. REQUEST: Use by Special Review permit for a wet, open—cut sand and gravel operation. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: SEA NWT and Slv NE% NW14 of Section 4, T5N, R65W of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado. LOCATION: Within .25 mile north and east of Greeley city limits, north of Colorado Highway 263 and west of Balsam Avenue. LAND USE: N Two residences, cropland, Weld County Road 62. E Balsam Avenue, farmland, 2 residences S Four residences, commercial strip W Farmland, 8 or more residences, commercial strip ZONING: N R-1 (low density residential) E Agricultural, R-1 (low density residential) S C-1 (neighborhood commercial) , Greeley City limits W R-1 (low density residential) , C-1 (neighborhood commercial) and Greeley city limits. COMMENTS: Access is to Balsam Avenue, a gravel surfaced road. There are no structures on the property. The land is idle with great variation in slope. This site was recently approved for oil and gas drilling. Approximately 15 residences are within 1/4 mile. By: Gloria V. Dunn Current Tanner NEL ON ENGINEERS GREELEY NATIONAL PLAZA 822 7TH STREET GREELEY,COLORADO 80631 1303) 356-6362 July 23, 1985 Gloria Dunn Weld County Planner 915 Tenth Street Greeley, Colorado 80631 Re: Special Use Application for Ed Loloff Const. , Inc. Sand and Gravel Mine Dear Ms. Dunn: We would like to take this opportunity to amend portions of the above mentioned application. Due consideration of state, city, and county concerns have made some minor revisions necessary. These revisions in no way change the nature or scope of the operation. 1. The City of Greeley requested that a 40 ' strip to the west of Balsam Avenue centerline be reserved for a future street right-of-way. We have revised our drawings to reflect this. 2. Due to concerns of the State Mined Land Reclamation Board, the pit excavation slope has been made less steep. The embankment detail on the reclamation plan shows this revision. 3 . The mine operator has decided to mine the deposit wet, using a dragline. No pumping will be needed for this method, as was stated in the original application. We are fully prepared to provide fresh prints of the application drawings showing these revisions. Please call us if you think this is necessary. Respectfully, NELSON ENGINEERS Thomas S. Caldwell, C.E. 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CASE NUMBER: USR-690 SENT REFERRALS OUT: REFERRALS TO BE RECEIVED BY: July 26, 1985 NO SR NR NO SR NR County Attorney X X Western Hills Fire Department X Weld County Health Dept. 1804 Cherry Avenue Greeley, Colorado 80631 xEngineering Department County Extension Agent X Greeley Soil Conservation District xn Office of Emergency Mngmt 4302 9th Street Road Greeley, Colorado 80631 State Engineer 0,0or(vo o r _Soy i 541,44, of Division of Water Resources o ! u 1313 Sherman St. , Room 818 Denver, CO 80203 State Highway Department 1420 2nd Street Greeley, CO 80631 _ Colorado Department of Health Water Quality Control Division 4210 East 11th Avenue Denver, CO 80220 City of Greeley Planning Department 919 7th Street Greeley, CO 80631 Tri Area Planning Commission P.O. Box 363 Frederick, CO 80530 X Paulette Weaver 1725 12th Avenue Greeley, Colorado 80631 X Greeley Planning Commission c/o Steve Hill 919 7th Street Greeley, Colorado 80631 NO=No Objection SR=Specific Recommendations NR=No Response (ft ts4i469 , 1O R n D Gloria Dunn wine. To Current Planner _ Date July 23, 1985COLORADO From Donald R. Carroll , Administrative Manager - Engineering Dept. Subject: Ed Loloff Construction, Inc. - USR-690:85:34 We have reviewed the application from Ed Loloff for Special Use Permit for 55. 170 acres in a wet, open-cut sand and gravel mining operation. In response to our converation of July 22, I basically recommended from the Mined Land Reclamation Division "Mineral Rules and Regulations" : 115 (4) (d) (5) "The mining operation will adversely affect the stability of any significant, valuable, and permanent man-made structures located within two hundred feet of the affected land, except where there is an agreement between the operator and the persons having an interest in the structure that damage to the structure is to be compensated for by the operator;" for Ed Loloff Construction Inc. Mining and Pre-Mining Plans . I denied the request for a 50-foot setback. We would allow excavation within 100 feet of the right-of-way on Weld County Balsam Avenue. This should not release the applicant or operator from any liability that may occur as a result of the mining activity. Haul Route : The designated haul route to be improved will be Weld County Road 412 (Balsam Avenue) from the entrance of the gravel pit, south to Colorado State Highways 263 (8th Street) . The applicant should be required to obtain a Road Maintenance and Improvement Agreement from the County and the city. Enclosed is a sample of an agreement with Connell Resources Inc. of Windsor, a similiar sand and gravel operation. The gravel pit will generate increased truck traffic, and the county road serving the property will not efficiently support the increased truck traffic. DRC/bf cc: Gary Johnson, Greeley Engineering Director Steve Hill , City Planning Dept. 4jfl\ E ORAn yolkTo Planning Department Date 7-16,-RS COLORADO From Allen F. Palmquist Subject: Case# U.S.R.-690:85:3`4 We have no problems with this as long as: 1. Required air pollution permit is obtained 2. Septic systems are permitted and designed according to county regulations.°72_711FHirl';11[P,Fr . Weld Co. Planning Commssiea MAILING LIST Ed Loloff Construction Company USR-690:85:34 Z-420:85:5 Davis Farms, Inc. P.O. Box 836 Greeley, Colorado 80631 W. S. Howard 1000 South Geneva Street Denver, Colorado 80220 George T. Ashen 1000 South Geneva Street Denver, Colorado 80220 Marge T. Ruland and Helen T. Redmann P.O. Box 1803 Greeley, Colorado 80631 Karl and Renate F. Kohlhoff 701 Balsam Avenue Greeley, Colorado 80631 Robert W. Noffsinger P.O. Box 488 Greeley, Colorado 80631 Eldon L. and Patricia J. Harrell Route 1 Box 4-E Greeley, Colorado 80631 Katharine S. McElroy, et al P.O. Box 609 Greeley, Colorado 80632 John C. and Charlotte A. Carlson 203 North 40th Avenue Greeley, Colorado 80631 Frank E. Moore and Frank E. Moore, Jr. 922 Ilth Street Greeley, Colorado 80631 Robert D. Francis P.O. Box 1608 Greeley, Colorado 80631 C MINERAL OWNER'S LIST Loloff Construction Company USR-690:85:34 Z-420:85:5 R. A. Resources, Inc. 1101 29th Street Road Greeley, Colorado 80631 APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR • GRAVEL MINING AND RECLAMATION ED LOLOFF CONST. , INC. MAY, 1985 APPLICANT: ED LOLOFF CONST. , INC. 145 THIRD KERSEY, COLORADO 80644 353-1621 APPLICATION PREPARED BY: NELSON ENGINEERS GREELEY NATIONAL PLAZA 822 SEVENTH STREET, SUITE 520 GREELEY, COLORADO 80631 356-6362 PROJECT NO. 5014 NELSON ENGINEERS GREELEY NATIONAL PLAZA 822 7TH STREET GREELEY,COLORADO 80631 (3031 356-6362 May 24, 1985 Department of Planning Weld County Services Building Greeley, Colorado 80631 Gentlemen: This application is in request for a Use by Special Review (USR) Permit for the extraction of sand and gravel in a part of Section 4, Township 5 North, Range 65 West of the 6th P.M. , which is owned and will be operated by Ed Loloff Const. , Inc. As can be seen on the plan sheets, the subject property is located approximately 1.5 miles east of Greeley. The property has a high commercial aggregate value, as can be seen by the mining plan map. The property is presently zoned C-1 and R-1. The applicant is in the process of a zone change to Agricultural, a zoning which allows sand and gravel extraction under the provisions of a Use by Special Review Permit. The subject property is not located in ari area of geologic hazard. The southern one-third of the parcel is located in Flood Zone AO and Flood Zone B. The property is within the A-P Airport Overlay District. This district limits structure heights as detailed on the Weld County Airport Zoning Map. The northeast corner of the property represents the "worst case" of height restrictions. The height restriction at this point is 130 feet. No structure of this height is needed for the gravel mining operation. As stated in the Weld County Comprehensive Plan, the present economy in the front range corridor is causing an increasing demand for sand and gravel extraction in Weld County. Also, no building development is allowed on sites underlain with commercial mineral deposits until extraction of the mineral resources is complete. The proposed mining and reclamation operations will follow the plan detailed in the enclosed application. The proposed rate of sand and gravel extraction is relatively low; one daytime shift will remove approximately 400 tons per day. Noise levels are not expected to exceed those May 24, 1985 Department of Planning Weld County Services Building Greeley, Colorado 80631 normally associated with the surrounding agricultural land use. Extra maintenance for the gravel county road fronting the property may be required; the operator agrees to provide the extra road maintenance required as a result of his use. We hope that this application has addressed the USR requirements and concerns of Weld County. If you have any questions about the application, please call. Respectfully, NELSON ENGINEERS • LaVern C. Nelson, P.E. Engineering agent for the applicant LCN/gc enclosures APPLICATION USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW Department of Planning Services, 915 Tenth Street, Creeley, Colorado 80631 Phone - 356-4000 - Ext. 4400 Case Number Date Received Application Checked by Mylar plat submitted Application Fee Receipt Number Recording Fee F Receipt Number • TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT: (please print or type, except for necessary signature) I (we), the. undersigned, hereby request hearings before the Weld County Planning Commission and the Weld County Board of County Commissioners concerning the proposed Special Review Permit of the following described unincorporated area of Weld County Colorado: LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT AREA: A part of Section 4 T 5 N, R 65 w - See Exhibit "A" LEGAL DESCRIPTION of contiguous property owned upon which Special Review Permit is proposed: N/a Section T N, R W Property Address (if available) see Exhibit "A" - Plan Sheet 1 PRESENT ZONE C-1 and R-1 OVERLAY zoNEsWeld County Airport Overlay Zone TOTAL ACREAGE 55. 170 PROPOSED LAND USE sand and gravel reclamation EXISTING LAND USE unused SURFACE FEE (PROPERTY OWNERS) OF AREA PROPOSED FOR THE USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW: Name: Ed Loloff Const. , Inc. Address: 145 Third City Kersey zip 60644 Home Telephone # 352-0845 Business Telephone # 353-16'21 Name: Address: City Zip Home Telephone # Business Telephone # Name: Address: City Zip Home Telephone It Business Telephone # APPLICANT OR AUTHORIZED AGENT (if different than above): Name: N/a Address: City Zip Home Telephone # Business Telephone # List the owner(s) and/or lessees of mineral rights on or under the subject properties of record. Name: Ed Loloff Const. , Inc. Address: 145 Third City Kersey Zip 80644 Name: R A Resources , Inc. (oil and gas lease) Address: 1101 29th Street Road _city Greeley Zip 80631 Name: Address: City Zip I hereby depose and state under the penalities of perjury that all statements, proposals and/or plans submitted with or contained within this application are true and correct to the best of my knowledge. COUNTY OF WELD ) STATE OF COLORADO ) n /� Signature: Owner of Aut r d Agent Subscrited and sworn to before me this%q day of 19 . SEAL liZA- l f2 4) RYY PUBLIC creel National Plaza I'� / 822 venth Street, Suite 520 My commission expires l�,Q,,LJ/ /3 i),7,?i),7,? Greeley, Colorado 80631 WELD COUNTY, COLORADO SPECIAL USE APPLICATION For OPEN CUT MINE PERMIT (gravel pits, etc. ) Weld County Department of Planning Services 915 - 10th Street, Greeley, CO Phone 356-4000 EXT 400 For Department of Planning Services Use Only Case Number: • Date Application Received: PC Hearing Date: Section: Township: North, Range: West Zoning District: Recording Fee: Permit Fee: Recording Fee Receipt #: Receipt Number: Application Reviewed By To Be Completed by APPLICANT In Accordance With Procedural Guide Requirements: 1. I (we) , the undersigned, hereby request a hearing before the Weld County Planning Commission concerning a proposed Open Cut gravel (gravel, coal, borrow pit, etc.) mining operation for the following described unincorporated area of Weld County: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: See Exhibit A - Plan Sheet 1 TOTAL ACREAGE: 55. 170 + 2. Surface owner(s) of area of land described Name: Ed Loloff Const. , Address: 143 Third, Kersey,CO phone: 353-1621 Name: Inc. Address: 80644 Phone: 3. Owner(s) of mineral rights to substance to be mined Name: Same as No. 2 Address: Phone: Name: Address: Phone: 4. Source of applicants Legal Right to enter and to mine on the land described: See Exhibit "EE" (Attach Certified Copy of any Document noted to the Back of This Form) 5. Address of applicant and general office Applicants address: Same as No. 2 Phone: General Office address: Phone: 6. Identify any prior permits for open cut mining held by applicant or affiliated person: 7. Description of Operation a. Types and number of operating and processing equipment to be employed: One crushing and screening plant including office, maintenance shop, and scale. Dozers, scrapers, trucks , and miscellaneous equipment. See Exhibit "A", and proposed extraction standards. and number of shifts: b. Maximum number of employees: 5 , c. Number of stages to be worked: 2 , and periods of time each is to be worked: Area 1 - 1986 - 2012; Area 2 - 2012 - 2030 Varies up d. Thickness of mineral deposit: to 56 feet, and thickness of the overburden: Varies up to 5 feet. e. This will be a wet/dry pit operation: Area has a high ground water table. Areas being excavated will be pumped during extraction of gravel . 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) : See plans - Hauling will be accomplished over on-site roads to County Road 41 1/2 to 8th Avenue. 8. Description of Rehabilitation a. Proposed rehabilitation land use(s) : See She*t3, Exhibit "E"- Open Space/ Wildlife Habitat b. Source of technical advice for reclamation: Various governmental agencies (Department of Wildlife, SCS, MLRB, etc.) and Nelson Engineers, Greeley, Co. c. Explanation of Reclamation Process: See Sheet 3 and Exhibit "E" of attachments I hereby depose and state under the penalties of perjury that all statements, proposals and/or plans submitted with or contained within this application are true and correct to the best of my knowledge. COUNTY OF Weld STATE OF Colorado v'7`p Signature: Owner/Authorized Agent subscribed and sworn to before me this ,- 9 day of May , 19 85. - SEAL .e1//21/1/22 t4) NO- Y PUBLIC Gre ey. National Plaza 822 Seventh Street, Suite 520 My. Commission expires (2/AJQ /3 /q P7 Greeley, Colorado 80631 _ .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. RECEIVE& MAR oe•cozocozc 1 1 1985 c"" iiar w DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ta. David H.Getches,Executive Director MINED LAND RECLAMATION DIVISION 876 DAVID C. SHELTON, Director 7• g r �/ Richard D.Lamm Governor ,,is ci r �.�„2 ,, REGULAR (112) PERMIT APPLICATION FORM Application for Mining and Reclamation Permit, Pursuant to C.R.S. 1973, 34-32-101, et LE, as amended. (Type of Print Clearly) Ed Loloff Const. , Inc. 1. Name of Operation (pit, mine or site name) Sand and Gravel • 2. Name of Applicant/Operator Ed Loloff Const. , Inc. (name to be used on permit) 3. Address and Phone Number of 145 Third Street Local Office Kersey, Colorado 80644 (303) 353-1621 4. Address and Phone Number of same as 3 General Office 5. Name and Phone Number of Person Edward Loloff Staff Members Should Contact (303) 353-1621 6. Parent Corporation, If Any n/a (include name and address) 7. Owner(s) of Record of Affected same as 2 Land (surface area) (if more than two, list in EXHIBIT P) 8. Owner(s) of Substance to be same, as 2 Mined (if more than two, list in EXHIBIT P) 423 Centennial Building, 1313 Sherman Street Denver, Colorado 80203 Tel. (30R) 866-3567 -2- 9. Source of Legal Right-to-Enter Title Commitment Policy by (indicate what type of proof is ( Stewart Title Company included in EXHIBIT 0) See Exhibit "0" Rule 34-32-112(2)(d) 10. Type of Mine and Substance to open Pit - Sand and Gravel be Mined (specify underground, i open pit, quarry, etc. and substance(s) to be mined 11. General Location and Elevation 1 .5 miles northeast of Greeley, Colorado (miles and direction from ( Approximate site elevation 4640 (msl .) nearest town and approximate I site elevation 12. County Weld County 13a Total Surface Acreage to be Included in Permit (Rule 1 .1 (2)) 55. 17 t acres 13b Total Acreage of Affected Lands (Rule 2.11(14)) 55. 17 - acres 14. Application Fee (see Rule 2 to determine amount, based on permitted area) $860.00 15. Present Land Use (i .e., agricultural, industrial , etc.) Vacant - unused 16. Surrounding Land Uses Agricultural 17. Proposed Future Land Use (final use after reclamation) open space/wildlife habitat 18. List Mining Operations Currently None In Violation of the Act. (See 34-32-120) 19. The Lands Herein Do Not Affect Affirmative any of the Lands Described in Section 115(4) (f) of the Mined "Land Reclamation Act. (specify affirmation) -3- MAPS AND EXHIBITS With each of the five (5) copies of the application form, the applicant must submit a corresponding set of the maps and exhibits outlined in rule 2, as follows: 1 . EXHIBIT A - Legal Description 2. EXHIBIT B - Index Map 3. EXHIBIT C - Pre-Mining and Mining Plan Map(s) of Affected Lands 4. EXHIBIT 0 - Mining Plan 5. EXHIBIT E - Reclamation Plan 6. EXHIBIT F - Reclamation Plan Map 7. EXHIBIT G - Water Information 8. EXHIBIT H - Wildlife Information 9. EXHIBIT I - Soils Information 10. EXHIBIT J - Vegetation Information 11. EXHIBIT K - Climate 12. EXHIBIT L - Reclamation Costs 13. EXHIBIT M - Compliance with Local Zoning (See 34-32-115(4)(e) and 109(6)&(8) 14. EXHIBIT N - Other Permits or Licenses (See 34-32-115(4)&(4)(c) 15. EXHIBIT 0 - Source of Legal Right-To-Enter (See 34-32-112(2)(d) 16. EXHIBIT P - Owners of Record of Surface and Subsurface Rights (See 34-32-112(2)(b)&(c) NOTICE PROCEDURES After the application is considered "filed" (pursuant to Rule 1. 1(10) with the Mined Land Reclamation Division, notice procedures outlined in Rule 2.2 must be followed. (Format for such notices will be included in the letter you receive from the MLR staff informing you of the Completeness ("filing") of your application.) FINANCIAL WARRANTY All applicants must submit a financial warranty in an amount determined by the Board prior to permit issuance. The law and regulations allow for several different types of financial warranty. You should determine what type of financial warranty you desire to use and obtain the appropriate forms from the Mined Land Reclamation Division during the application review period to facilitate finalization of an acceptable financial warranty and permit issuance. COLORADO WATER LAWS The permittee is encouraged to contact the State Engineer, with regard to the administration of water rights, and the Colorado Department of Health, with regard to the discharge of pollutants into the waters of the State. Violation of Colorado water laws could result in enforcement actions taken by the State Engineer and/or the Colorado Department of Health. -4- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION This space can be referenced for further information of any of the items in this form. • To the best of my knowledge, all the information presented in this application is true and correct. Date: 37--- 3 — /3 , By: Zeor ✓ L t' ii-e-C, title (Signature by individual legally authorized to bind the operator to this application) (Rev. 4/84) Doc. No. 5547 ATTACHMENT TO REGULAR (112 ) PERMIT APPLICATION TO MINED LAND RECLAMATION BOARD FOR MINING AND RECLAMATION PERMIT FOR ED LOLOFF CONST. , INC. , KERSEY, COLORADO MAY, 1985 EXHIBIT A - Legal Description Included on Sheet 1 of plan sheets. EXHIBIT B - Index Map Included on Sheet 1 of plan sheets. EXHIBIT C - Pre-Mining Plan Map of Affected Lands Included on Sheet 1 of plan sheets. a. All immediate adjacent surface owners are shown on Pre-Mining Map (Exhibit C) . b. Creeks, roads, buildings, power line (Home Light and Power) , and other topographic features shown on the topographic map (Exhibit C) . c. Contours shown on the topographic map. d. Area involved in operation - 55.17+ acres. e. Vegetation in area to be mined is -entirely covered with a sparse growth of native bottom land grasses and weeds. No mature woody vegetation exists on-site. f. Water information - existing surface water resources shown on Exhibit C. See also Exhibit G. EXHIBIT D - Mining Plan a. & b. Mining by surface earthmoving machines. Mining operation will include use of rock crushers, office, and scales with scale house. c. No irrigation water diversions within property. Finished excavations to be maintained as a water impoundment pond is created from ground water and natural runoff. d. See Mining Plan Map. Each designated area is worked separately and in sequence indicated. Area is shown on Exhibit D plan. All areas are subject to major disturbance. e. Time periods of each designated area is shown on Exhibit D. Gravel thickness varies - see Mining Plan, Exhibit D. Overburden is described in Exhibit AA. Sandstone- siltstone bedrock stratum underlies mineable sand/gravel material. EXHIBIT E - Reclamation Plan a. The operator proposes to reclaim the area through development of a water impoundment with seeded dikes, trees, and shrubs suitable for open space and wildlife habitat purposes. The reclamation will include a water impoundment generally within the natural ground water levels of the immediate area. Because the bottom of the excavation is well below normal ground water, the future use is development of a pond that could be used as habitat for numerous wildlife species. The pond will have a shaped dike with at least three feet of freeboard. All finished slopes from five feet above to ten feet below the expected water line will have a slope no steeper than 3 horizontal to 1 vertical, and will be compacted using standard heavy duty earthmoving equipment. b. This area can be reclaimed and used in much the same way as a number of parks in the City of Greeley, such as Glenmere and Bittersweet parks. The reclaimed area used as open space and wildlife habitat will fit well into the agricultural zoning of the local land use plan according to local zoning regulations. c. The affected lands will be reclaimed for open space and wildlife habitat purposes within five years after reclamation has commenced. c-1. Grading - All grading will be accomplished as soon as feasible, approximately one year after the mining process is completed, using heavy earthmoving equipment. All areas outside the site will be protected from erosion or siltation as a result of the operations. No refuse and acid forming or toxic materials that might create water pollution are anticipated to result from the proposed mining operation. No drill or auger holes, or shafts result from the mining operation. Again, all finished slopes from five feet above to ten feet below the expected water line will have a slope no steeper than 3 horizontal to 1 vertical. c-2 . Water - The operator intends to comply with applicable Colorado water laws and regulations governing water rights and with applicable Federal and Colorado laws and regulations governing water quality and dredge and fill requirements where applicable. Although the excavated area will remain inundated, no water is generated nor consumed as a result of the mining operation. The water impounded is that occuring from natural ground water seepage in the area or runoff entering the area from adjacent natural drainage ways. Since no water is consumed, the amount of water released is equivalent to the amount entering the area. See also the USDA Soil Conservation Service information noted as Exhibit AA regarding ground water, soils, and grasses in the area. c-3. Wildlife - The Colorado Division of Wildlife is currently reviewing the Pre-Mining Plan. A copy of their review will be sent to you for comment as soon as it is available. No conflicts with wildlife is anticipated regarding reclamation. c-4 . Topsoiling - Topsoil is quite limited in the native area and it is mostly of poor quality as shown on Exhibit AA. However, the limited topsoil will be stockpiled above the 100 year floodprone district and will be spread uniformly in depths of approximately 6"-12" on the dike areas above the water line of the water impoundment and in other locations that might have been disturbed during the mining operations to provide a support for vegetation. Topsoil will be maintained in a useable condition by creating vegetative cover if prolonged storage is required. c-5. Revegetation - Revegetation will occur only on the dikes above the water line of the impoundment and on the locations disturbed by the mining operation. It will consist of seeding of grasses compatible to the area as described by the SCS in Exhibit AA or as further recommended by that agency. Seeding schedules and application rates will be as recommended by the SCS. Trees or shrubs which are adaptable to the area will be used as screening. Plantings will be in accordance with the SCS recommendations as the areas are completed and reclamation occurs. d. Implementation of the reclamation plan will result in future use of the area through the innate values of a water impoundment which naturally provides a source for open space and wildlife habitat. The proposed permit area is not highly valuable for agricultural purposes as may be seen by reference to Exhibit AA. The reclaimed site will be consistent with the surrounding area with regard to natural vegetation, wildlife, and quality of water and air. Wildlife in the area would have a reasonably equivalent access. No less water in the area will result from the change. No air pollution will result, and in fact with more area dedicated to water, less dust should result. The water impoundment is described in paragraph a. of this Exhibit. e. For grading, compaction, and stabilization operations, refer to paragraph c-1. of this exhibit. For topsoiling operations, refer to paragraph c-4 . of this exhibit. For vegetation operations, refer to paragrph c-5. of this exhibit. f. Timetables - Area i - 25 .5+ acres. Mining operations in this area will begin within the next one or two years and is anticipated to occur from about 1986 - 2012 . Reclamation planting will follow the schedules provided by the SCS. Area II - 17 . 2+ acres. This area will be mined after Area I from about 2012 - 2030. Reclamation will begin as soon as practical and will be completed within the five year limit allowed by the Act. As with Area I, reclamation planting will follow the recommendations and schedules of the SCS. g. (i ) See Reclamation Plan and Details (Attached plan sheet as Exhibit F) . (ii ) See Exhibit AA - Applicant to comply with SCS recommendations. (iii ) Fertilization will be accomplished at time of seeding operations. (iv) See Exhibit E, paragraph c-5. (v) See Exhibit E, paragraph c-4. EXHIBIT F - Reclamation Plan Map - See attached map. EXHIBIT G - Water Information The reclaimed operation is expected to have a very minimal effect upon other water systems in the area. The reclamation land use of open space and wildlife habitat will not consume ground water, other than minor evaporative and transpirative losses. The impounded water will seek a level equal to that of the natural water table. The underground water table in the area surrounding the site will be relatively unaffected by the reclaimed area. Water from dewatering operations will be pumped into ponds developed on-site for that purpose. All excavations and piled materials will be sloped so that runoff from disturbed areas will flow into the ponds created and designed for that purpose. Wastes from machinery maintenance will be confined to localized areas so that none of those wastes reach water areas. There will be no project water requirements for development mining areas, other than occasional dust control operations. The amount of water needed for dust control is not expected to exceed 1,000 gallons per week during dry conditions. The water will be purchased from the City of Greeley system or the North Weld County Water District. The applicant intends to spread excavated sand and gravel on haul roads, thereby greatly limiting the need for dust control measures. EXHIBIT H - Wildlife - See Exhibit E, paragraph c-3 . EXHIBIT I - Soils - See Exhibit AA. EXHIBIT J - Vegetative - See Exhibit AA. EXHIBIT K - Climate Average seasonal precipitation varies from 10 to 19 inches per year. Temperature ranges are those normal to northern Colorado east of the mountains along the front range and vary from a plus 100 F. to a low of minus 20 F. EXHIBIT L - Reclamation Costs - (1985 Dollars) Finishing Grading $10 ,00O Seeding 3 , 000 Fertilizing 2,000 Topsoiling 5,000 Miscellaneous Items (shrubs and tree saplings ) 10,000 Total Estimated Reclamation Costs $30 ,000 EXHIBIT M - Rule 9 .1 (1) - Deleted. EXHIBIT N - Rule 9 . 1 (2 ) - Deleted. EXHIBIT 0 -' Rule 9.1 (3 ) - See Exhibit EE - Title Commitment Policy. EXHIBIT P - See Items 7 and 8 of Permit Application - Owner shown on attached map. f tXH I ti I I "HA" RECEIVED MAY I 5 i981 United States Soil 4302 West 9th St . Rd . Department of Conservation Greeley , Colorado Agriculture Service 80634 May 13 , 1985 • Thomas S . Caldwell Nelson Engineers Greeley National Plaza 822 7th St . Greeley , CO 80631 Dear Mr . Caldwell : As per your request 4/23/1985 , please find the following attached: 1 . Order 1 Soil Survey Map 2 . Available Topsoil Mmap 3 . Critical Area Planting Specification 4 . Mulching Specification The following seeding mixture is recommended for this site : DRILL SPECIES RATE (BROADCAST) Vaughn sideoats grama 2 . 3 ( 4 . 6) lbs . /ac . Critana thickspike wheatgrass 1 . 7 ( 3 . 4 ) lbs . /ac . Arriba western wheatgrass 1 . 6 ( 3 . 2 ) lbs . /ac . The area should be mulched and crimped or tacked with 3500-4000 lbs . /ac . mountain meadow hay , or other grass hay free of volunteer wheat or barley . The area should be spring seeded not later than May 1 , but after April 1 . Mowing weeds may be necessary for 2 years . Fertilizer is recommended at the rate of 40 lbs . nitrogen and 40 lbs . phosphorus per acre . Topsoil should be replaced to a depth of 12 inches . Animal manures at the rate of 8 T/ac. @ 80% moisture should be applied and incorporated if the topsoil stockpiles have been stored for more than 2 years . Topsoil stockpiles in long term storage should be seeded to a cover crop of 4 . 5( 9 ) lbs . /ac . Vaughn sideoats grama and . 2( . 4 ) lbs . /ac . Ladak alfalfa to retain as many soil microorganisms as possible . Considering the small amount of topsoil needed to reclaim the pond edge , the pit operator can b.e very selective about which topsoil to use in the reclamation process . The topsoil to be salvaged for on-site reclamation should come from soil mapping unit 10 - Bankard sandy loam. The soils in the swale positions , soil mapping unit 3 - Aquolls and Aquents , are rich in organic matter but have tXlI!SI I "AA" significantly more clay , commonly clay loamy and light clays . These soils could be salvaged and sold for topsoil on the local commercial market for landscaping purposes . This material , when mixed with equal amounts of sandy loam or loamy sand , would be good planting medium for lawns , trees and shrubs . The final grade along the edge of the pond should be 4 : 1 or flatter . This will provide access for fisherman . Anything steeper is generally inaccessable . The site is also subject to ground water and will be in a flooded condition after mining . If the post-mining land use is wildlife , I have two further recommendations . In the early stages of mining , preferably by year 5 , a visual barrier should be established along the east boundary of the property and along a portion of the north and south boundaries . This barrier should consist of two rows of trees and shrubs. The first row should be 5 feet from the property boundary and consist of American Plum( shrubs ) on 4 foot centers . The second row should be Eastern redcedar ( trees ) 15 feet from the first row on 12 foot centers . This barrier will provide security for waterfowl on the pond area . With 4 : 1 slopes around the perimeter of the pond, there is- a very narrow area for emergent aquatic vegetation to become established . This type of vegetation is important for feeding and nesting sites . In the area where the topsoil was stockpiled , west of the shop area , an opportunity exists to create an area of emergent vegetation when the pit is abandaned . When the topsoil is removed from the stockpile , this area could be graded such that the north end of the stockpile is 6 inches above static groundwater and sloping southward at a 1% slope into the pit . The pit edge of this grading could be left at the angle of repose . This grading , when flooded , would provide an area for sedges , rushes , and cattails to become established and could provide feeding and nesting cover for waterfowl . If you have any questions or further reclamation needs , please call . Sincerely , 4.dtp ,a 4 Gregory L. Snell Soil Conservationist Greeley Field Office GLS/kep i£XHiLififfs'IAALNP.."a YF w •..1I I T J t i r � �, ss 1 1II , � 11 r ,Y O`� ,>� 449 L' 1 '1 : P 4f y qw} pp 1 7 1 1 '�' 4y. yIi � � t Ii �r3- .. {/, 4;:,, , 1,4 Lr"' 'iei4' 1 H>r+ a �`a . . 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' t / CF ��} nli. i p t 1 ,e`.yF ,.I�jyt 5° \ 5� 1 -0 `'.I �' I i A \ 'LI i // ir)_c:_ r' ` 4 eT „ fi ,A .;$• ,,A,, i cRe � 1 / is V EXHIBIT "AA" i.. -* UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Technical Guide Soil Conservation Service Section IV Colorado All Field Offices July 1981 STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS CRITICAL AREA PLANTING (ac.) _ _ _. (342) Standard Planning considerations De£im*tion,---' Other conservation practices, including but not limited to diversions, land Planting vegetation, such as trees, smoothing, obstruction removal, surface shrubs, vines, grasses or forbs, and subsurface drains, and underground on highly erodible or critically outlets, may be necessary to prepare a eroding areas (does not include, tree critical area for planting. Site pre- planting mainly for wood products) . paration accomplished through the appli- cation of the above practices should Purpose result in a site meeting the following standards. To stabilize the soil, reduce damage from sediment and runoff to downstream 1. Land slopes should not exceed 50 areas, and improve wildlife habitat percent (2:1) and should be flatQ44 0 and visual resources. where feasible and practicable. Conditions where practice applies 2. Soils or soil materials must have sufficient depth and potential On highly erodible or critically ero- fertility to support the type of dible or critically eroding areas. vegetation to he established. These areas usually cannot be stabil- ized by ordinary conservation treat- 3. Materials such as rocks and trash ment and management and, if left that will interfere with planting untreated, can cause severe erosion must be removed. or sediment damage. Examples of applicable areas are dams, dikes, 4. Runoff water from the site or adja- mine spoil, levees, roadsides, cuts, cent areas must be controlled in a fills, surface-mined areas, and de- manner that will prevent serious nuded or gullied areas where vegeta- erosion and damage to the planting. tion is difficult to establish by usual planting methods. Specifications Critical area planting should be Topsoiling applied only on sites that have the capability of supporting vegetation. In the event that the soils have insuffi- Some critical areas are so hostile to cient depth or have physical character- plant growth, because of climate, istics unsuitable for development of soils or slope, that stabilization vegetative cover, topsoil or soil material can be achieved only through struc- having the capability of supporting the tural measures. planned vegetative planting shall be brought in and spread over the deficient areas. The material must be applied uniformly in sufficient depth to support the type and quality of vegetative cover planned for the site. Source of materials must be approved by the responsible technician. TUN #170 • i 342-2 Critical Area Planting -'r,• Fertilizer requirements 1. All critical area plantings shall be fertilized unless field evidence or a laboratory soil analysis indicates sufficient amounts of nitrogen and phosphorus are present for establishment of vegetation. 2. The rate of fertilizer application shall be no less than 40 pounds of nitrogen (N) and 40 pounds of phosphate (P205) per acre. Animal manures or similar organic material may be uses to supply all or part of the specified nutrients. 3. Time of application shall be immediately tpi.4 to seeding, of seeding, or immediately following seeding, as applicable to the kind of fertilizer and type of equipment used. Seedbed preparation The seedbed shall be well settled and firm, but friable enough that seed can be placed at the seeding depths specified in "Depth of seeding." The seedbed shall be reasonably free of weeds . Cou, Litive stands of weeds that are present before seeding must be controlled by shallow tillage or by application of herbicides labeled for this purpose. t .let ��� Soils that have been over-compacted by traffic or ,'quipment, especially when wet, should be tilled to break up rooting restrictive layers, and then harrowed , rolled or packed to prepare the re : : i.red firm seedbed. Methods of seeding 1. Seed should be planted with a drill on all slopes of 33 percent (3:1) or flatter. The drill must have the capability of handling the kind and rate of seed being planted. 2. Seed may be broadcast by hand, by mechanical spreader, or by hydraulic equipment on areas that are small, too steep, or not accessible for seed-drill operations. This specification does not provide for hydraulic application of seed and mulch in a single operation. Depth of seeding 1. Seed planted with a drill shall bo covered with soil to adepth of 1/4 to 3/4 inch. 2. Seed planted by the bra:' a.ast method shall be incorporated into the surface soil, not to exceed a depth of 3,'4 inch, by raking, harrowing or other proven method. 3. Indian ricegrass may be seeded to a depth of 2 inches on sandy loam and loamy sand soils. USDA/SCS/COLORADO 7/81 TON #170 EXHIBIl "HA" • Critical Area Planting 342-3 Time of seeding ` z Grasses, legumes and other seeded species shall be planted within the seeding periods specified in Table 1, with the provision that up to 10. days tolerance from the specified periods may be allowed for the purpose of adapting to local soil moisture conditions. Rocky Mountain penstemon, hairy vetch, milkvetch and Indian ricegra5s should be planted in the fall so that freezing and thawing can break seed dormancy for spring germination. Table 1. Seeding dates for Critical Area Plantings Cool Season Plants Warm Season Plants MLRA* Dormant-Spring Summer Dormant-Spring Summer D-34A,B,C, Oct 15-Apr 30 Jul 15-Aug 31 Oct 15-Apr 30 Jun 15-Jul 15 D-35,D-37, D-39 E-48A,E-48B, Oct 1-Apr 30 Jun 15-Jul 15 i/ Oct 1-Apr 30 Jun 15-Jul 15 E-47 E-49A,E-49B Oct 15-May 15 Aug 1-Aug 31 2/ Oct 15 May 31 11-51 Oct 15-Apr 15 Jun 15-Jul 15 Oct 15-Apr 15 Jun 15-Jul 15 G-67 So.Colo. Nov 1-Apr 30 Aug 15-Sep 15 2/ Nov 1-May 31 G-70,H-77 G-67 No.Colo. Oct 15-May 15 Aug 15-Sep 15 Nov 1-May 31 H-72 G-69A,G-69B Nov 1-Apr 30 Aug 15-Sep 15 2/ Nov 1-May 31 *Major Land Resource Area 1/ Applicable to MLRA E-48A and E-48B on eastern slope of Rocky Mountains. 2/ Applicable to irrigated sites. Rates of seeding Seeding rates shall be in accordance with Colorado Agronomy Technical Note #61, "Seeding Rates" dated March 16, 1981. Purity and germination tests for all lots of seed shall be less than one year old. SEE 00,10_ Selection of species Species planted shall be selected from the tables of "Perennial Grasses and Forbs for Critical Area Plantings" and from the table of "Woody Plants for Critical Area Plantings" attached to this specification (Tables 2 through 12) . Use the attached map of Major Land Resource Areas as a guide to the plant tables. The tables list species that are normally available on a commercial basis. Other plants that are indigenous to the site may also be planted whenever available. TGN #170 USDA/SCS/Colorado-7/81 342-4 Critical Area Planting • Mulching Jee �'- Critical area plantings shall be mulched where rapid establishment of seeded species is essential , or where one or more of the following factors are likely to cause failure of the planting, as determined by the responsible technician. • 1. Low or erratic precipitation 2. Droughty or slowly permeable soils 3. High soil temperatures 4. Erosive soils 5. Drying winds Where need for mulching has been determined, follow standard and specifications for "Mulching" (484) . Cover crops or crop residues produced on ; he site will satisfy mulching requirements if present in sufficient quantity -.o provide needed soil protection and moisture conservation. Planting trees , shrubs and vines 1. Planting of woody plants must be done in late winter or early spring before bud burst. 2. Roots shall be kept Moist at all times before planting. 3. Roots should be spread out as close to natural position as possible during planting. 4. Holes shall be deep and wiGc enough to accommodate seedlings without bending roots. +.• • 5. Stock should be set the same depth as in the nursery or slightly deeper. In no case should a plant be set shallower than it was in the nursery. 6. Soil shall be packed well around root" until seedling cannot be easily pulled from the ground. Care s''.,. ld he taken to eliminate all air pockets in the soil around the roe' 7 . Plants shall be :at( cod at planting time. Supplemental water for establishment of plantings 1. Seeded plantings. In IfiiRVrtit1fh'll areas, where water is available and where rapid establishment is r riled, irrigation of new seeding should be performed during the first gr• • :i_nason.. Water should be applied. at approximately 1-week intervals , at a rate of 3/4 - 1 inch per application, when rainfall is deficient for plant development. 2. Woody plantings. Woody transplants should be watered at time of planting, followed by application of at least 1 gallon per plant per week, applied to the soil at the base of the plant during the first growing season. • USDA/SCS/Colorado-7/81 TGN #170 EXHIBIT "AA" 342- ritical Area Planting Protection of planting. Planted sites shall be protected from trampling and grazing until plants are well established. In heavy-use areas, critical area plantings should be protected by fencing or barriers. Woody seedling transplants may be protected from rodents and browsing animals by enclosing the plant in Vexar tubing or by painting with animal repellent. The Vexar tubing must be anchored to the soil by means of a lath or long wire staple to prevent removal of the tubing by wind . A. Management 1 . " Range seeding will be undertaken only where grazing by domestic livestock will be controlled to permit plants to become well established. 2. Range seedings will be protected from all livestock from the date of seeding for at least two successive growing seasons, or until the seeded plants are well, established. One exception is crested wheatgrass , it should not ever be- grazed until the second growing season. necesSitry Zt(gtr5 • 3. Weed control for estab- Mew•Kt M0.y lishment: a. Grasses ( 1) Broadleaf weeds should be sprayed while actively growing and before reaching 4-6 inches in height. Seeded grasses should be in a 4 leaf stage prior to spraying. Selective herbicides such as 2 , 4-D and/or Banvel• 1/ should be applied according to labeled instructions . ( 1/8 - 1/4 lb. ai. of Banvel with 1/2 - 1 lb. ai. of 2 , 4-D provides good control of actively growing annual broadleafs in seedling growth • stage. It may be necessary to spray twice the first year and once the second year after planting. ) • 1/ Use of trade name is for clarity only and does not imply endorsement of any one product over others labeled for the same treatment . EXHIBIT "AA" e UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Technical Guide Soil Conservation Service Section IV Colorado All Field Offices February 1982 STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATION MULCHING - 484 (Acre) Standard Definition B. Straw or Hay Mulch Applying plant residues or other 1. The material will be grass materials not produced on the site to hay ea eee_al hrai.. etre.. (both the soil surface. referred to as straw in these specifications) . Purpose 2. The normal rate of appli- To conserve moisture; prevent surface cation shall be 4,000 lbs/ac. of compaction or crusting; reduce runoff air-dry material spread uniformly and erosion; control insects; and help over the area. establish plant cover. 3. At least 50% of the mulch Conditions where practice applies by weight shall be 10 inches or more in length. On soils subject to erosion on which low-residue-producing crops, such as 4. The straw will be free of grapes and small fruits are grown; on noxious weeds. critical areas; and on soils that have a low infiltration rate. 5. One of the following methods of anchoring the straw mulch will be used: Specifications a. Manufactured mulch A. General netting: Mulch netting will be pulled hand tight over straw. 1 . The area shall be relatively Mulch netting will be held firmly smooth and free of gullies or drifts. in place by metal pins commer- cially available from mulch net 2. Mulching material shall be manufacturers for this purpose. applied immediately before or after They are usually made of 8 guage seeding unless seed is applied with wire and are 6-8 inches long. Pin the mulch. When stabilizing sandy spacing will be in accordance with soils it is recommended that seeding the manufacturer's instructions. will be done after mulch application If the soil is sandy or otherwise to prevent seeding too deep. For loose, use longer pins and wooden additional information refer to stakes to firmly secure the Agronomy Technical Note 1147 (Rev. 1) . netting. TGN 11182 2/82 484-2-Mulching b. Asphalt: Either liquid or emulsified asphalt products may be blown on with the straw, or sprayed or sprinkled after the straw is spread. An application rate of 0.10 gal/sq.yd. or 500 gal/ac. should be used with the liquid asphalt and a rate of 0.04 gal/sq.yd. or approximately 200 gal/ac. should be used for the emulsified asphalt. Manufacturer's recommendations should be followed in the mixture of -asphalt and carrying agent. c. Other products are polyvinyl T acetates and organic tackifiers. d. Mechanical method - special equipment is manufactured specifically for this purpose. However, if a "mulch crimper" is not available, a farm type disc plow can be used by setting the disc straight and apply adequate-weight to crimp the straw 4 inches into the soil. C. Jute Netting A heavy woven jute mesh designed for mulching. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. D. Excelsior-Mat A wood product covered with a plastic netting. Installation will be in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. , E. Erosion Control Fabric or Blanket A biodegradable polypropylene material constructed with knitted yarn interwoven with strips of paper. Installation will be in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. F. Feedlot or Barnyard Manure 1. The manure must be of a type that has 60% or more, by weight, heavy chunks 5 inches or more in diameter. Granular or powdery manure will not meet specifications. 2 . The minimumrate of application shall be 20 tons per acre spread uniformly over the area. 3. 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This is a deep, These are deep, poorly drained soils that formed in w drained soil on to aces at elevatio s of 4,500 to 4,90 recent alluvium. No one pedon is typical. Commonly the f et. It formed in o alluvium dep ited by the m . r soils have a mottled, mildly alkaline to moderately al- vers. Included in apping are sm I areas of soils at kaline loamy or clayey surface layer and underlying show evidence of oor drainage. so included are all, material and are underlain by sand or sand and gravel long and narrow reas of sand an gravel deposits. within 48 inches. In places they have a gleyed layer in the Typically the urface layer of is Altvan soil is ayish underlying material. brown loam a out 10 inches t ick. The subsoil s brown Most of the acreage is subject to flooding. The water and light ye owish brown cl loam and sandy clay loam table is at or near the surface early in spring and recedes about 14 in es thick. The s stratum is calca eous loamy to as deep as 48 inches late in fall in some years. sand abou 5 inches thick o er gravelly sand These soils are used for rangeland and wildlife habitat. Perm bility and a ailable water capacity are Some small areas have been reclaimed by major drainage moder e. The effective rooting depth is 0 to 40 inches. and leveling and are used for irrigated crops. Surfa e runoff is medi , and the erosio hazard is low. The potential native vegetation is dominated by alkali T s soil is used a ost entirely for rrigated crops. sacaton, switchgrass, and western wheatgrass. Saltgrass, is 'ted to all crop commonly grow in the area, incl - sedge, rush, and alkali bluegrass are also prominent. i corn, sugar be s, beans, alfalfa, mall grain, pota es, Potential production ranges from 3,000 pounds per acre in nd onions. An e mple of a suitab cropping syste is 3 favorable years to 2,000 pounds in unfavorable.years. As to 4 years of alfa followed b corn, corn for ilage, range condition deteriorates, the switchgrass, alkali sugar beets, s all grain, or b ns. Land leveli , ditch lining, and i falling pipelines ay be needed f r proper sacaton, and western wheatgrass decrease and saltgrass, sedge, and rush increase. water appli tion. All met ods of irrigatio are suitable, b furrow ir- Management of vegetation should be based on taking rigation i the most comm n. Barnyard ma re and com- half and leaving half of the total annual production. Seed- mercial ertilizer are nee d for top yields ing is difficult and costly because numerous tillage prac- Win reaks and env' onmental plant' s of trees d tices are required to eliminate the saltgrass sod. shru commonly gro n in the area e generally ell Switchgrass, western wheatgrass, alkali sacaton, tall sui d to this soil. Cultivation to control corn eting wheatgrass, and tall fescue are suitable for seeding. They v etation should e continued fo as many y ars as can be seeded into a clean, firm seedbed. Seedbed ssible following lanting. Trees t t are best s ited and preparation usually requires more than 1 year to ave good survi al are Rocky M ntain junip , eastern eliminate the saltgrass sod. A grass drill should be used. redcedar, pond osa pine, Siberi elm, Russi -olive, and Seeding early in spring has proven most successful. Wetland wildlife, especially waterfowl, utilize this unit. hackberry. T shrubs best su' ed are sk bush sumac, lilac, Siberia peashrub, and erican plu The wetland plants provide nesting and protective cover, y as well as some food. The nearby irrigated cropland, This soil an produce hab' t elements that are hi suitable f openland wild e including heasant, co on- where wildlife obtain much of their food and fmd protec- tail, and ourning dove. uch crops wheat, co , and tive cover, makes this unit valuable to both wetland and alfalfa rovide suitabl habitat fo openland ildlife, openland wildlife. espec' lly pheasant. ree and rub planti gs and Openland wildlife, especially pheasant, use this unit for und' turbed nesting over would nhance ope and wil- cover and nesting. Deer fmd excellent cover in some dli populations. areas. is Altvan soi has fair to good potenti for urban These valuable wildlife areas should be protected from nd recreational evelopment. he chief Ii ting soil f - fire and fenced to prevent encroachment and overuse by tures for urba developmen are the sh . k-swell po n- livestock. They should not be drained. tial of the s soil as it ets and dri and the pid These soils have good potential as a source of sand a d permeability of the sand and gravel bstratum. eptic gravel. Capability subclass VIw; Salt Meadow range si tank abso ion fields f ction proper , but in pl es the 4—Aquolls nd Aquepts flooded. T s nearly evel substratu does not ontain enou fines to roperly ma unit is i depressions . smooth pl ' s and alo g the filter t leachate. ewage lag ons requir sealing. b toms of atural drain eways thro ghout the survey Lawns shrubs, and rees grow ell. Capabil' y subclass. ea. Aqu s, which ha e a dark co red surf e layer, IIe it gated. make up bout 55 pe ent of the nit. Ague ts, which ; 3-Aquolls and Aquents, gravelly substratum. This have a ghter colore surface lay r, make about nearly level map unit is on bottom lands and flood plains percen . About 20 rcent is soi that are ell drain d of all the major streams in the survey area. Aquolls, and s ils that have andstone or shale with' 48 inche of which have a dark colored surface layer, make up about the urface. EXHIBIT "AA" 12 SOIL SURVEY This oil has good p tential for urban and recreational Wildlife is an important secondary use of this soil. The devel ment. Increas d population gro th in the surve cropland areas provide favorable habitat for ring-necked area as resulted inIncreased homesi construction. T e pheasant and mourning dove. Many nongame species can chi limiting soil f atures for urban evelopment are he be attracted by establishing areas for nesting and escape s 'nk-swell potential of the subsoi as it wets and ries cover. For pheasants, undisturbed nesting cover is essen- d the limitedagility of this soil support a load. eptic tial and should be included in plans for habitat develop- ank absorptio fields function operly, but con "ix, ment, especially in areas of intensive agriculture. Range- sewage syste s should be prole' ed if the popul ion den- land wildlife, for example, deer and antelope, can be at- sity increas . Because of the moderately rapi permea- tracted by managing livestock grazing and reseeding bility of th substratum, sew ge lagoons mus be sealed. where needed. Lawns, s bs, and trees ow well. Capab'ity subclass This soil is not suited to urban or recreational develop- Ile irrig ed. ment because of the flood hazard. Capability subclass 10:—Bankard sandy loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes. This IVw irrigated, VIw nonirrigated; Sandy Bottom land is a deep, somewhat excessively drained soil on flood range site. plains at elevations of 4,450 to 5,000 feet. It formed in 11—BP ser sandy loam, 0 t 1 percent slopes. Th's is stratified recent alluvium along streams and rivers. In- a deep, ell drained soil on to aces at elevations of ,700 eluded in mapping are numerous sand and gravel bars to 4,8 feet. It formed i alluvium deposited the and small areas of noncalcareous soils. Soul Platte River. Includ in mapping are sm 1 areas Typically the surface layer of this Bankard soil is of s ils that have sand d gravelly sand in e lower brown sandy loam about 4 inches thick. The underlying p of the substratum. material to a depth of 60 inches is pale brown calcareous ypically the surface ayer is grayish brow sandy loam sand stratified with thin lenses of sandy loam, loam, and bout 11 inches thick. he subsoil is brown nd yellowish fine gravel. brown sandy clay 1 m about 19 inches ick. The sub- Permeability is moderately rapid. Available water stratum to a depth f 60 inches is loamy s nd. capacity is low. The effective rooting depth is 60 inches or Permeability nd available wate capacity are more. Surface runoff is slow, and the erosion hazard is moderate. The ffective rooting dep is 60 inches or low. more. Surface noff is slow, and t erosion hazard is This soil is suited to limited cropping. It is sandy and low subject to flooding. Pasture is the best use. Tall wheat- This soil ' used almost entirely for irrigated crops. It grass, tall fescue, and annual sweetclover are some of the is suited t all crops commonly own in the area inclu most suitable crops. Light, frequent irrigation by furrows ing corn, ugar beets, beans, alf a, small grain, potato s, and flooding is best. Commercial fertilizer improves the and oni s. An example of a s table cropping system s 3 amount and value of forage produced. to 4 ars of alfalfa follow d by corn, corn for ' age, The potential native vegetation is dominated by suga beets, small grain, or eans. Few conservatio prac- switchgrass, indiangrass, sand bluestem, sand reedgrass, lice are needed to mainti top yields. sideoats grama, needleandthread, and blue grama. Much 11 methods of irriga on are suitable, but f now ir- of this range site includes other soils and vegetation in gation is the most co mon. Barnyard manur and com- such a complex pattern that it is difficult to map them mercial fertilizer are ededfor top yields. separately.Potential production ranges from 2,500 pounds Windbreaks and a vi tal plantings re generally per acre in favorable years to 1,500 pounds in unfavorable years. As range condition deteriorates, the tall and mid suited to this soil. oil blowing, the prin pal hazard in grasses decrease; blue grama, sand dropseed, and forbs establishing trees and shrubs, can bee trolled by cul- increase; and forage production drops. Undesirable weeds tivating only in he tree row and by aving a strip of and annuals invade the site as range condition becomes vegetation be een the rows. Supp mental irrigation may be need d at the time of plan g and during dry poorer. Management of vegetation should be based on taking periods. Tre that are best suited d have good survival half and leaving half of the total annual production. Seed- are Rocky ountain juniper, east redcedar, ponderos ing is desirable only in areas large enough to interseed or pine, Sib an elm, Russian-oli e, and hackberry. T to prepare a seedbed. Switchgrass, sand bluestem, sand shrubs st suited are skunkbu sumac, lilac, and Sib reedgrass, sideoats grama, little bluestem, blue grama, pu- an pea rub. bescent wheatgrass, and intermediate wheatgrass are Wi life is an important econdary use of thi soil. suitable for seeding. This soil can be seeded by using an Rin necked pheasant, mo ' g dove, and ma non- interseeder or a firm, clean sorghum stubble. A grass drill ga e species can be attr eted by establishing eas for is required. Seeding early in spring has proven most suc- n sting and escape cov r. For pheasants, isturbed cessful. esting cover is essent 1 and should be inclu d in plans This soil is generally not suited to the establishment for habitat developm , especially in areas of intense and growth of trees and shrubs. Onsite investigation is agriculture. needed to determine feasibility and possible tree and This soil has goo potential for urban d retreat nal shrub species. development. La s, shrubs, and trees grow wel The • r" EXHIBIT "AA" 34 SOIL SURVEY or drilled into firm, clean sorghum s bble. Seeding tivating only in the tree row and by leaving a strip of early in spri has proven most s cessful. Brush vegetation between the rows. Supplemental irrigation management n also help to improve d eriorated range. may be needed at the time of planting and during dry Windbrea and environmental plan ngs are fairly well periods. Trees that are best suited and have good survival suited to t s soil. Blowing sand and ow available water are Rocky Mountain juniper, eastern redcedar, ponderosa capacity e the principal hazards in establishing trees pine, Siberian elm, Russian-olive, and hackberry. The and sh s. This soil is so loos that trees should be shrubs best suited are skunkbush sumac, lilac, and Siberi- planted in shallow furrows, a vegetation is neede an peashrub. betwe n the rows. Supplements irrigation may be nee d Wildlife is an important secondary use of this soil. to i ure survival. Trees tha are best suited and ve Ring-necked pheasant, mourning dove, and many non- goo survival are Rocky ountain juniper, a tern game species can be attracted by establishing areas for re cedar, ponderosa pine, d Siberian elm. The rubs nesting and escape cover. For pheasants, undisturbed st suited are skunkb h sumac, lilac, and iberian nesting cover is essential and should be included in plans peashrub. for habitat development, especially in areas of intensive Wildlife is an import nt secondary use of th. soil. The agriculture. cropland areas provid favorable habitat for ing-necked Rapid expansion of Greeley and the surrounding area pheasant and mourn. g dove. Many nonga species can has resulted in urbanization of much of this Otero soil. be attracted by es bushing areas for nest' g and escape This soil has excellent potential for urban and recrea- cover. For pheas ts, undisturbed nestin cover is essen- tional development. The only limiting feature is the tial and should e included in plans for habitat develop- moderately rapid permeability in the substratum, which ment, especiall in areas of intensive griculture. Range- causes a hazard of ground water contamination from land wildlife, or example, the prong rn antelope, can b sewage -lagoons. Lawns, shrubs, and trees grow well. attracted b developing livestoc watering faciliti s, Capability subclass IIs irrigated. managing estock grazing, and re eding where need d. 51—Oter sandy loam, 1 to 3 percent lopes. This is a Few a as of this soil are in major growth an ur- deep, well rained soil on plains at ele tions of 4,700 to banized enters. The chief limi, ng feature is th rapid 5,250 fe . It formed in mixed o wash and eolian perme ility in the substrata , whieh causes a h zard of deposits Included in mapping are sm 11 areas of soils that grow water contamination rom seepage. Pot ntial for have 1 m and clay loam underlying aterial. rec ation is poor because of the sandy su ace layer. Ty tally the surface layer is b own sandy loam about C ability subclass IVe i gated, VIe noni ated; Deep 12 i ches thick. The underlying aterial to a depth of 60 nd range site. in es is pale brown calcareous me sandy loam. ---)1{510;—Otero sandy loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes. This is a ermeability is rapid. Av ilable water capacity is deep, well drained soil on smooth plains at elevations of oderate. The effective ro ing depth is 60 inches 4,700 to 5,250 feet. It formed in mixed outwash and eolian more. Surface runoff is sl , and the erosion hazar is deposits. Included in mapping are small areas of soils that low. have loam and clay loam underlying material. This soil is used almo entirely for irrigated cro s. It Typically the surface layer is brown sandy loam about is suited to all crops c monly grown in the are . Land 12 inches thick. The underlying material to a depth of 60 leveling, ditch lining and installing pipelines ay be inches is pale brown calcareous fine sandy loam. needed for proper w er application. Permeability is rapid. Available water capacity is All methods of ' igation are suitable, but urrow ir- moderate. The effective rooting depth is 60 inches or rigation is the mot common. Barnyard man a and com- more. Surface runoff is slow, and the erosion hazard is mercial fertilizer are needed for top yields. low. In nonirrigat d areas this soil is suited t winter wheat, This soil is used almost entirely for irrigated crops. It barley, and s ghum. Most of the acre a is planted to is suited to all crops commonly grown in the area, includ- winter whe . The predicted average y eld is 28 bushels ing corn, sugar beets, beans, alfalfa, small grain, potatoes, per acre. T e soil is summer fallowe in alternate years and onions. An example of a suitable cropping system is 3 to allow oisture accumulation. Gen ally precipitaiton is to 4 years of alfalfa followed by corn, corn for silage, too low r beneficial use of fertiliz . sugar beets, small grain, or beans. Generally, such charac- Stub a mulch farming, striper° ping, and minimum til- teristics as a high clay content or a rapidly permeable lage a needed to control wate erosion. Terracing al substratum slightly restrict some crops. may a needed to control water erosion. All methods of irrigation are suitable, but furrow ir- a potential native vege tion on this range si is rigation is the most common. Proper irrigation water d inated by sand blueste , sand reedgrass, and blue management is essential. Barnyard manure and commer- ama. Needleandthread, witchgrass, sideoats rama, cial fertilizer are needed for top yields. and western wheatgrass are also prominent. P tential Windbreaks and environmental plantings are generally production ranges from ,200 pounds per acre i favora- suited to this soil. Soil blowing, the principal hazard in ble years to 1,800 you s in unfavorable years As range establishing trees and shrubs, can be controlled by cul- condition deteriorates the sand bluestem, san reedgrass, EXHIBIT "AA" 44 SOIL SURVEY to allow moisture ccumulation. Generally p ecipitation is Permeability is rapid. Available water capacity is low. too low to make eneficial use of fertilizer. The effective rooting depth is 60 inches or more. Surface Stubble mule farming, striperopping, d minimum til- runoff is medium, and the erosion hazard is moderate. lage are need to control soil blowing d water erosion. The potential native vegetation is dominated by little Terracing als may be needed to contr water erosion. bluestem, sideoats grama, sand reedgrass, blue grama, The pot tial native vegetation is dominated by hairy grama, switchgrass, and needleandthread. Potential western w eatgrass and blue gram . Buffalograss is also production ranges from 700 pounds per acre in favorable present. otential production ran es from 1,000 pounds years to 200 pounds in unfavorable years. As range condi- per acr in favorable years to 6 pounds in unfavorable tion deteriorates, the tall and mid grasses decrease, blue years. As range condition dete ' rates, a blue grama-buf- grama and hairy grama increase, and forage production falo ass sod forms. Undesir le weeds and annuals i - drops. vad the site as range eondit' n becomes poorer. Management of vegetation should be based on taking anagement of vegetatio on this soil should be b sed half or less of the total annual production. Deferred graz- taking half and leaving alf of the total annual p oduc- ing is practical in improving range condition. Seeding and ion. Range pitting can r uce runoff. Seeding is d sirable mechanical treatment are impractical. if the range is in poo condition. Western wh atgrass, Windbreaks and environmental plantings generally are blue grama, sideoat grama, buffalograss, ubescent not suited to these soils. Onsite investigation is needed to wheatgrass, and cres ed wheatgrass are suita e for seed- determine if plantings are feasible. ing. The grass sele ed should meet the sea nal require- Wildlife populations are limited because the necessary ments of livestoc . It can be seeded int a clean, firm habitat elements are lacking. Because most of the acreage sorghum stubble or it can be drilled into firm prepared is rangeland, only rangeland wildlife, for example scaled quail and antelope, are typical. Extreme care is needed in seedbed. Seedi early in spring has pro en most success- ful. managing livestock grazing in order to provide suitable Windbrea and environmental pl tings of trees and habitat on these soils. shrubs co only grown in the ax a are generally well Potential is poor for urban and recreational develop- ment. The chief limiting soil features are the loose, coarse suited t this soil. Cultivation o control competin vegetati n should be continued for as many years textured soil, steep slopes, and rapid permeability. Capa- possib following planting. Tre s that are best suited nd bility subclass VIIs irrigated, VIIs nonirrigated; Gravel have ood survival are Rock Mountain juniper, e tern Breaks range site. red dar 69—Valent and, 0 to 3 perce t slopes. This is a dee ponderosa pine, Si Brian elm, Russian-oli e, and excessively ained soil on plai at elevations of 4,650 o ha berry. The shrubs bes suited are skunkbus sumac, 5,100 feet. It formed in e 'an deposits. Include in 1'ac, Siberian peashrub, a d American plum. mapping a small areas of oils that have lime wit in a Wildlife is an import t secondary use of tic soil. The depth of 0 inches. cropland areas provid favorable habitat for 'ng-necked Typi lly the surface ayer is brown sand out 8 pheasant and mourni g dove. Many nonga species can inche thick. The under ying material to a de h of 60 be attracted by est fishing areas for nes ng and escape inch is brown sand. cover. For pheasa ts, undisturbed nestin cover is essen- rmeability is r id. Available water apacity is tial and should included in plans fo habitat develop- derate. The effe ive rooting depth is 0 inches or ment, especial] in areas of intensive griculture. Range- ore. Surface run ff is slow, and the er ion hazard is land wildlife, or example, the prong rn antelope, can be ow. attracted b developing livestoc watering facilities, This soil is suited to limited cr ping. Intensive managing l' estock grazing, and re eeding where needed. cropping is h rdous because of ero on. The cropping This so' has poor potential fo urban and recreatio 1 system shoul be limited to such clos grown crops as al- develop ent. Slow permeabilit and high shrink s ell falfa, wbea and barley. The soil ]so is suited to ir- cause roblems in dwelling a road construction. pa- rigated pa ture. A suitable crop ng system is 3 to 4 bility subclass IIIe irrigate , IVe nonirrigated; ayey years of lfalfa followed by 2 y ars of corn and sma Plai s range site. grain an alfalfa seeded with a rse crop. 68—Ustic Ton-iorthents, moderately steep. These are Clos y spaced contour ditch or sprinkers can be ed deep, excessively drained soils on terrace breaks and in i ' ating close grown crop . Contour furrows or rin- escarpments at elevations of 4,450 to 5,100 feet. They kler should be used for ne crops. Applications bar- formed in gravelly alluvium and have slopes of 9 to 25 any rd manure and comme ial fertilizer help to aintain percent. Included in mapping are small areas of soils that g od production. have pockets of sandy loam and loam in the underlying The potential vege tion is dominated y sand material. bluestem, sand reed ss, switchgrass, side is grama, Typically the surface layer is pale brown gravelly sand needleandthread, littl bluestem, and blue ama. Poten- about 10 inches thick. The underlying material to a depth tial production ran es from 2,500 pound per acre in of 60 inches is pale brown gravelly sand. favorable years to ,800 pounds in unfav able years. As r EXHIBIT "AA" 100 SOIL SURVEY TABLE 6.--BUILDING SITE DEVELOPMENT [Some of the terms used in this table to describe restrictive soil features are defined in the Glossary. See text for definitions of "slight," "moderate," and "severe." Absence of an entry means soil was not rated] Soil name and Shallow ; Dwellings I Dwellings i Small Local roads map symbol excavations : without : with commercial and streets i basements i basements buildings ' I , : 1 , 2 Severe: :Moderate: :Moderate: Moderate: Moderate: Altvan cutbanks cave. : shrink-swell. I shrink-swell. shrink-swell. shrink-swell, frost action. 1 1 ; quolls Severe: Severe: Severe: Severe: Severe: floods, floods, floods, floods, floods, wetness. wetness. wetness. wetness. wetness, frost action. Aquents Severe: Severe: Severe: Severe: Severe: floods, floods, floods, floods, floods, wetness. wetness. wetness. wetness. wetness, frost action. 4*: ' Aquolls Severe: :Severe: :Severe: Severe: :Severe: floods, I floods, : floods, floods, : floods, wetness. I wetness. wetness. wetness. wetness, frost action. $ Aquepts Severe: :Severe: Severe: Severe: Severe: floods, : floods, floods, floods, floods, wetness. I wetness. wetness. wetness. wetness, ' frost action. 5 Slight :Moderate: Moderate: Moderate: Moderate: Ascalon I low strength. low strength. : low strength. frost lw strength. 6, 7 :Slight :Moderate: Moderate: i Moderate: Moderate: Ascalon I low strength. low strength. I slope, frost action, ' low strength. low strength. i 8, 9 :Slight :Moderate: Moderate: Moderate: Moderate: Ascalon i I low strength. , low strength. low strength. I frost action, , , low strength. 1 ——j t70 Severe: :Severe: i Severe: Severe: Severe: tankard cutbanks cave, I floods. I floods. floods. floods. n nrtt 11 , 12 Slight :Slight Slight Slight Moderate: frost action. Bresser ' 13 Severe: Moderate: Moderate: Severe: Moderate: Cascajo cutbanks cave, slope. slope. slope. slope. small stones. 14, 15 Slight Slight Slight Slight Moderate: Colby low strength. 16, 17 Slight Slight Slight Moderate: Moderate: Colby slope. low strength. 18*: Colby Slight Slight Slight Moderate: Moderate: slope. low strength. Adena ,Slight Moderate: Moderate: Moderate: :Moderate: low strength. low strength. low strength, I low strength. slope. See footnote at end of table. EXHIBIT "M" 102 SOIL SURVEY TABLE 6.--BUILDING SITE DEVELOPMENT--Continued I I I Dwellin s ; Small Local roads Soil name and Shallow I Dwellings ' with g i commercial and streets map symbol excavations without basements : buildings basements $ 44 Slight Slight Slight :Slight Moderateength. Olney I • Slight Slight Slight :Moderate: Moderate: 4O` I slope. low strength. Olney Slight Slight Slight Moderate: 4O, ey Slight low strength. Olney Slight Moderate: Moderate: 4 Slight Slight slope. low strength. Olney Slight. 49 Severe: Slight Slight Slight Osgood cutbanks cave. r — Slight Slight Slight Slight. 50. 51 Slight Otero Slight Slight Slight Moderate: Slight. 52, 53 slope. Otero Severe: Severe: Moderate: 54 Slight Severe: floods. floods. low strength, Paoli floods. frost action. Slight Slight Slight, Slight Moderate: 55 Slig low strength, Paoli frost action. ' Severe: 56 Moderate: Moderate: Moderate: 'Moderate: Renohill depth to rock, low strength, low strength, : low strength, low nk-swell, too clayey. shrink-swell. sr - k, shrink-swell. shrink-swell. hinkswell 57 Moderate: Moderate: Moderate: Moderate: Severe: Renohill depth ab rock, low strength, low strength, slope, i low strength, too clayey. shrink-swell. r - - 1 shrink-swell. shinkswell, shrinkswel 5 , 59 Severe: Severe: Severe: Severe: Severe: Sh ingle depth to rock. depth to rock. depth to rock. depth to rock. depth to rock. 60*: Severe: Shingle Severe: Severe: Severe: Severe: depth to rock. depth to rock. depth to rock. depth to rock. depth to rock. Moderate: Moderate: Moderate: Severe: Renohill Moderate: low strength, depth to rock, low strength, low strength, slope, too clayey. shrink-swell. r - - shrink-swell. shinkswell, shrinkswell. Severe: Moderate: 61 Moderate: Moderate: Moderate: P de th to rock. Tassel depth to rock. depth to rock. depth to rock. slope. 62 Severe: Moderate: Severe: Moderate: Moderate: Terry depth to rock. depth to rock. depth to rock. depth to rock. depth to rock. 63 Severe: Moderate: Severe: Moderate: Moderate: Terry depth to rock. depth to rock. depth to rock. depth ope to rock, depth to rock. M derate: Moderate: Moderate: 64 Moderate: Moderate: d, Thedalund depth to rock. low strength. depth to rock. low strength. low strength. 65 Moderate: Moderate: Moderate: Moderate: Moderate: Thedalund depth to rock. low strength. depth to rock. low strength, low strength. slope. See footnote at end of table. <' EXHIBIT "AA" WELD COUNTY, COLORADO, SOUTHERN PART 103 TABLE 6.--BUILDING SITE DEVELOPMENT--Continued Soil name and I Shallow Dwellings ' Dwellings Small Local roads map symbol excavations without : with commercial and streets basements basements buildings ' : 66, 67 Moderate: Severe: S. :Severe: Severe: - Severe: Ulm too clayey. shrink-swell. I shrink-swell. i shrink-swell. low strength, - shrink-swell. 68* :Severe: Moderate: :Moderate: Moderate: Moderate: stic I small stones, slope. I slope. ; slope. slope. Torriorthents I cutbanks cave. : 1 i 69 Severe: Slight Slight Slight Slight. Valent cutbanks cave. 70 Severe: Slight Slight Moderate: Slight. Valent cutbanks cave. slope. 71*: Valent Severe: Slight Slight Moderate: Slight. cutbanks cave. slope. Loup Severe: Severe: Severe: Severe: Severe: wetness, wetness, wetness, wetness, wetness. cutbanks cave. floods. floods. floods. 72 'Slight Slight Slight Slight Moderate: Vona low strength. : 73, 74 :Slight Slight Slight Moderate: Moderate: Vona : slope. low strength. i 75, 76 :Slight Slight Slight Slight Moderate: Vona : low strength. • 77 :Slight Slight Slight Moderate: Moderate: Vona : slope. low strength. 78, 79 Slight Moderate: Moderate: Moderate: Moderate: Weld low strength, low strength, low strength, low strength, shrink-swell. shrink-swell. shrink-swell. shrink-swell, frost action. • 80 Slight Moderate: Moderate: Moderate: Moderate: Weld low strength, low strength, low strength, ' low strength, shrink-swell. shrink-swell, slope, shrink-swell, shrink-swell. frost action. 81*, 82*: Wiley Slight---- Moderate: Moderate: Moderate: Moderate: low strength, low strength, low strength, low strength, shrink-swell. shrink-swell, shrink-swell. shrink-swell. Colby Slight Slight Slight Slight Moderate: low strength. 83*: Wiley Slight Moderate: Moderate: Moderate: Moderate: low strength, low strength, low strength, low strength, shrink-swell. shrink-swell. slope, shrink-swell. shrink-swell. Colby Slight Slight Slight Moderate: Moderate: slope. low strength. * See map unit description for the composition and behavior of the map unit. s—__ American Land Title Association Commitment-Meddle 73 i i Eli, EXHIBIT A t4tt nF aaka� ? . ,ate-$m '4. ,t,_ "t %Y. COMMITMENT FOR TITLE INSURANCE I •!} lr ISSUED BY } S STEWART TITLE F ." it 3 GUARANTY COMPANY Ii$ .I �t�m, Pf t. (Iw yip} I ' ' GIs >I{ I 3Q1 el °I�� t STEWART TITLE GUARANTY COMP`'Y A Texas • •e ation, herein called the Company, for , °. l, ; valuable consideration, hereby commits to issue its policy or po icies of title insurance, as identified in Schedule A, in favor of the proposed Insured*named in Schedule A,as owner or mortgagee of the estate a ,, or interest covered hereby in the land •, ,,10'!•,•444::`, e• o in• 'chedule A, upon payment of the ,r a. premiums and charges therefor allsubfe 4 • 'Le� the les A and B and to the Conditions '(' • and Stipulations hereof. V..,• 4 This Commitment shall be effective onlywY�w, •entity of t `e proposed Insured and the amount of the policy or policies committed for hav• ` trd,irit Schedule A hereof by the Company, i-,: either at the time of the issuance of this Comm` itment or by subsequent endorsement. This Commitment is preliminaryao e ssuance of such pollicy or policies of title insurance and all liability and obligations hereunder's I. ea,`seand terminate six,months after the effective date hereof or when the policy or policies corn t , or shall issuee`,whichever first occurs, provided that the failure to issue such policy or policie i°`1 q ,' e atilt a�h�e Company. This Commitment shall not be valid or binding until countersigned by' -1'aut orize officer or agent. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Compan 7 h s caused this Commitment to be signed and sealed, to become valid when countersigned by an authorized officer or agent of the Company, all in accordance with its By-Laws.This Commitment is effective as of the date shown in Schedule A as"Effective Date." P .ST ' "TITLE M"lA GUARANTY COMPANY �1 Chairman of the Boar `"y3,": cOa R4To9i-f President `ip,, f � Y x 19 0 8 i•&c \/�a 7 t j� G F IV4 -y a• fw Ad CIA\Ott -Stump/ ✓LLLe 0/ t_�re:t 4e5; 1,Vgy it, ¢sa ' i ire' • 916 lah Sind r N;,dS 'cant HO ,7 Canuoa - iI ' • v), �,�f a; ii V I, a yf J b �tliaa it ,6 IIntlpn dGI�'.c Vb Ill la GI Inj r,, tee re� Serial No. C"1601- 27Q2L b = st' 165 25M 2-84 EXHIBIT "EE" • SCHEDULE A Order Number: 35778 Commitment Number: N/A • 1. Effective date: December 17, 1984 at 7:45 A.M. 2. Policy or Policies to be issued; Amount of Insurance A. ALTA Owner's Policy $ Proposed Insured: EDWARD C. LOLOFF AND DONALD E. LOLOFF 192,500.00 B. ALTA Loan Policy $ Proposed Insured: C. $ 3. The estate or Interest in the land described or referred to in this commitment and covered herein is fee simple and title thereto is at the effective date hereof vested in: FRANK E. MOORE AND FRANK E. MOORE, JR., an undivided n -third (1/3) interest; WILLIAM R. KOEHLER AND JAMES R. KOEHLER, an undivided -third (1/3) interest; and HELMUT BRUNNER AND ROBERT J. BRUNNER, an undivided o -third (1/3) interest 4. The land referred to in this commitment is described as follows: The Southeast Quarter of the rthwest Quart (SE1/4 NW1/4) and the South Half of the Northeast Quarter of Northwest Qua er (S1/2 NE1/4 NW1/4) of Section Four (4), Township Five (5) N t , Range Sixty-five (65) West of the 6th P.M., County of Weld, State of Color o Regular Rate Owner's $530.00 ins NOTE: Please reference any questions you may have on this file to Order No. 35778. Ade fra' L ' �` STEWART TITLE rued Coun rslgnalure Page 2 GUARANTY COMPANY 1652(20M 9/54) EXHIBIT "GEE" SCHEDULE B — Section 1 Order Number: 35778 Commitment Number:N/A Requirements The following are the requirements to be complied with:. Item (a) Payment to or for the account of the grantors or mortgagors of the full consideration for the estate or interest to be insured. Item (b) Proper instrument(s) creating the estate or interest to be insured must be executed and duly filed for record, to wit: 1. Warranty Deed from Frank E. Moore and Frank E. Moore, Jr., an undivided one-third (1/3) interest; William R. Koehler and James R. Koehler, an undivided one-third (1/3) interest and Helmut Brunner and Robert J. Brunner, an undivided one-third (1/3) interest vesting fee simple title in purchasers. 2. Payment of all taxes and assessments now due and payable. 3. Execution ,of lien affidavit and return to this office. ' r. STEWART TITLE EXHIBIT "EE" SCHEDULE B-Section 2 Exceptions Order Number: 35778 Commitment Number: N/A The policy or policies to be issued will contain exceptions to the following unless the same are disposed of to the satisfaction of the Company: 1. Rights or claims of parties in possession not shown by the public records. 2. Easements,or claims of easements,not shown by the public records. 3. Discrepancies,conflicts in boundary lines,shortage in area,encroachments,and any facts which a correct survey and inspection of the premises would disclose and which are not shown by the public records. 4. Any lien,or right to a lien,for services,labor or material heretofore or hereafter furnished,imposed by law and not shown by the public records. 5. Defects,liens,encumbrances,adverse claims or other matters,if any,created,first appearing in the public records or attaching subsequent to the effective date hereof but prior to the date the proposed insured acquires of record for value the estate or interest or mortgage thereon covered by this Commitment. i. Taxes for the year 1984 and subsequent years, not yet due and payable. 7. Right of Way granted by A. B. Owen, as heir to he E tate of Florence B. Owen, deceased to Home Light and Power Company, by i ns ' m nt recorded May 2, 1955 in . Book 1417 at page 541, granting unto se' • •mpany, s successors and assigns, the right, privilege and authority to .onst Ct, ope to and maintain its electric transmission, distriiut.' n and s- ice lines, whether said lines now or may hereafter serve the ropert here described or other property, with all poles, cross arms, cabl s, wires guy: , supports, fixtures and devices, used or useful i iii, opera ion of id line, through and along a course as said line may _ hereafter stru ed in, through, over or across: The N 1/4 of Section 4, ownship 5 North, r.anrle 65 West, of the 6th P.M., in the County of Weld, State of Colorado, the approximate center line of which right of way is more particu rly_Oescrihed as follows: Beginning at a point 1 foot East of .. the Northwest Corner of the S1/2 of the NE1/4 of said UW1/4; thence South, e. parallel to the West boundary of said NW1/4, to a point 1 foot East of the Southwest Corner of the SE1/4 of said NW1/4 as platted in Union Colony Subdivision in 1871 . 8. Oil and gas lease dated August 22, 1984, executed by Frank E. Moore and Frank E. Moore, Jr., William R. Koehler and James R. Koehler, Helmut Brunner and Robert J. Brunner, as lessor, and R A Resources, Inc. , as lessee, recorded September 6, 1984, in Book 1042, under Reception No. 1980409, for a primary term of One (1 ) year and as long thereafter as oil, nas, other hydrocarbons or other minerals is produced from said land hereunder, or drilling or rework in,o operations are conducted thereon. NOTE: The present ownership of said leasehold and other matters affecting the i nt rest--of the- 1 es-seA--are. not-. shown in this policy. 9. A peed of Trust from Frank E. Moore and Frank E. Moore, Jr. ; William R. Koehler and James R. Koehler; and Helmut Brunner and Robert J. Brunner to the Public Trustee of the County of Weld for the use of Mary E. Mertens and Corahelle Ooetzel to secure the principal sum of ¢50.410.00 and any other amounts payable under the terms thereof, dated June P, 1979 and recorded June 11, 1979 in Book 871 under Reception No. 179327?. and re-recorded October 11 , 197? in Rook R84 under Reception No. 1806095, Weld County Records. Exceptions numbered are hereby omitted. Page 4 STEWART TITLE 1654(20M1-64) GUARANTY COMPANY AFFIDAVIT OF INTEREST OWNERS SURFACE ESTATE Application No. Subject Property Ed Loloff Const. . Inc. Rezoning STATE OF COLORADO ) ss. COUNTY OF WELD ) _ THE UNDERSIGNED, being first duly sworn, states that to the best of his or her knowledge the attached list is a true and accurate list of the names, addresses and the corresponding Parcel Identification Number assigned by the Weld County Assessor of the owners of property (the surface estate) within • five hundred (500) feet of the property subject to the application. This list was compiled from the records of the Weld County Assessor, or an ownership update from a title or abstract company or attorney, derived from such records , or from the records of the Weld County Clerk and Recorder. The list compiled from the records of the Weld County Assessor shall have been assembled within thirty (30) days of the application submission date. NELSON ENGINEERS By: om Caldwell , C.E. The foregoing instrument was subscribed and sworn to before me this 17th day May , 19 85' by Tom Caldwell , C.E. for Nelson Engineers WITNESS my hand and official seal . My Commission expires : April 13, 1989 4727/0-/aWA-) Not y Public Greelth/ National Plaza 822. Seventh Street, Suite 520 Greeley, Colorado 80631 NAMES OF OWNERS OF PROPERTY WITHIN 500 FEET Please print or type NAME ADDRESS, TOWN/CITY, ASSESSOR'S PARCEL STATE AND 'LIP CODE IDENTIFICATION It Davis Farms . Inc. P.0, Box 836. Greeley. Co 80632 096104 OQ0D10-o01 -000 Howard, W.S. (70%) 1000 South Geneva St. Ashen. George T. (300) Denvgra Coi. +80222 096104 000011-001-000 Ruland, Marge T. P. 0. Box 1803 Redmann, Helen T. Greeley, Co. 80632 096104301002-001-000 Kohlhoff, Karl 701 Balsam Avenue Kohlhoff,:,Renate E. Greeley, Co. 80631 096104.301027-001-000 Taylor, James A. 665 North Balsom Avenue Taylor, Diana Greeley, CO_ 80631 096104301009-001 -0QQ_ P. 0. Box 488 Noffsinger, Robert W. Greeley, Co. 80632 096104 200010-001-000 HARRELL, Eldon L. Rt. 1 , Box 4-E HARRELL. Patricia J. Greeley, Co. 80631 Q96104200002-001-000 McElroy, Katharine S. P. 0. Box 609 etal , Greeley. CO. 80632 _096104 200001 -001-000 Carlson, John C. 203 North 40th Avenue Carlson. Charlotte A. Greeley, Colorado 80631 096104=200011-001-000 Moore, Frank E. 922 11th St. , Greeley, Co. 80631 Moore, Frank E. ,Jr. (1/3 int. , etal ) 096104200013-001-000 P. 0. Box 1608 Francis„Robert D. Greeley, CO. 80632 _ 096104-301011-001-000 Append _Note: Frank Moore, etal . , are previous owners of Loloff parcel . NOTF• Updated list on May 16, 1985. _at Weld County Assessor's Office to stay within 30 day time limit for rezoning application. AFFIDAVIT OF INTEREST OWNERS MINERALS AND/OR SUBSURFACE • Application No. Subject Property Ed Loloff Const. . Inc. Rezoning, STATE OF COLORADO ) ss. COUNTY OF WELD THE UNDERSIGNED, being first duly sworn, states that to the best of his or her knowledge the attached list is a true and accurate list of the names and addresses of all mineral owners and lessees of mineral owners on or under the parcel of land which is the subject of the application as their names appear upon the records in the Weld County Clerk and Recorder's Office, or from an ownership update from a title or abstract company or an attorney. NELSON ENGINEERS By: Tom Caldwell , C.E. The foregoing instrument was subscribed and sworn to before me this 17th day of May , 1985 By Tom Caldwell , C.E. for Nelson Engineers WITNESS my hand and official seal . My Commission expires : April 13, 1989 Nutary ublic Greele. National Plaza 822. Seventh Street, Suite 520 Greeley, Colorado 80631 NAMES OF HOLDERS OF MINERAL INTEREST 1. R A Resources, Inc. (1 year oil and gas lease) 1101 29th Street Road Greeley, Colorado 80631 (303 ) 353-6066 2 . Ed Loloff Const. , Inc. (all other mineral rights ) 145 Third Kersey, Colorado 80644 Source: Stewart Title Company MINED LAND WILDLIFE QUESTIONAIRE for limited impact and select regular mine applications 1. Name of Company/Mine: Ed Loloff Const. . Inc. 2. Name/Address/Phone of Contact Person: Tom Caldwell . Nelson Engineers, Greeley National Plaza, 822 Seventh Street, Suite 520, Greeley, Colorado 80631 , 356-6362 3. Location of Mine: See Exhibit A — Plan Sheet 1 (County, Township, Range, Section to nearest quarter quarter; Exhibit A—NLR appl.) 4. Nearest Town/General Location: 1 .5 miles east of Greeley 5. Land Ownership (Circle) 1. (Private 2. BLM 3. USFS 4. Other 6. Prese.iz Laud Use: Vacant - unused 7. Proposed Final Land Use: Sand/gravel open pit mine 8. Type of Operation: 1. (surface) 2. Underground 9. Minerals being mined: Sand 10. Number and Description of Surface Acres Disturbed by Mining/not including roads (Exhibit D-MLR) : 55 — Acres 11. Miles of roads to be constructed: Approximately 200' within property 12. Life of Mine (years) : Approximately 44 years 13. Description of Operation and Reclamation -- Additional sheets may be attached (Exhibits B & E-MLR) See attachments 14. Please enclose Maps of Project Operation, Disturbance Areas and Reclamation (Exhibit C.) This will expedite processing. Your cooperation is appreciated. ��;' � 4.--6/244.--6.15, Prepared by:i l 1 I / Date: TDi7 '9 LPh2E Lt D F 2 MINED LAND WILDLIFE STATEMENT/EVALUATION (Revised) i for limited impact and select regular mine applications The following information pertaining to wildlife is provided for use by Mined Land Reclamation Board in their consideration of a mining permit for: Ed Loloff Construction, Inc. Sand & Gravel - SE'NW', SkNEIT.NW1/4, Sec. 4 T5N, R65W, Weld County Name/Type and Location of Mine (Legal) Wildlife Species list: Deer, pheasant, dove, coyote, fox, skunk, opossum, raptors, weasel, rabbits (2 species) numerous small rodents and seasonal songbirds. Endangered/critical species/impacted: No known threatened or endangered species. Critical habitats/vegetative communities impacted: N/A Assessment of impact: Minor - Cultivated farmland Mine Reclamation recommendations (include key species/habitats for which restoration is designed) . This will apparently be developed as an aquatic ecosystem, however, no mention is made as to plant material to be used. Perhaps 30 or 40 years presents some uncertainties, but plans should include reseeding the dry sites to native grasses, shrubs and trees. I Prepared By: Don Bogart v Date: 5/31/85 Submitted By: Date: This statement is void if not processed within 1 year. This analysis does not constitute approval of application. Page 2 of 2 Hello