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Home My WebLink About911194.tiff APPLICATION AND REPORT FOR REGULAR (112) OPERATION - DRY PIT BAS$OR PIT N0. 3 Weld County, Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Division PERMIT APPLICATION Submitted by: Weld County Department of Engineering 933 N. 11th Avenue P.O. Box 758 Greeley, CO 80631-0758 Phone - 303-356-4000, Ext. 4750 Attn: Donald Carroll, Administrative Manager SEPTEMBER, 1991 911194 �Gx 30 • REGULAR OPERATION (112) RECLAMATION PERMIT APPLICATION FORM The application for a Regular Operation Reclamation Permit contains three major parts : (1 ) the application form; (2) Exhibits A-S; and, (3) the application fee. When you submit your application, be sure to include five (5) signed copies of the application form , five (5) copies of Exhibits A-S, and a check for the application fee described under Section (14) on Page 3. To expedite processing, please provide the information in the format and order described in this form. a a GENERAL OPERATION INFORMATION Type or print clearly, in the space provided, all information described below. v a �veaav aoaaaa vov 3 1 . Applicant/operator name: Weld County, Colorado 1 . 1 Type of organization (corporation, partnership, etc. ) : Government 2. Operation name (pit, mine or site name) : Weld County - Bashor Pit #3 2. 1 I .R.S. Tax ID No. or Social Security No. : 98-03551 3. Permitted Acres: 10.2 Permitted acres Please indicate acreage to the nearest tenth (10th) acre. 3. 1 Application fee (see Section 14) : $1,875.00 Application fee 4. Substance(s) to be mined (e.g. , gravel/XOldiAimamoxk: Gravel - Dry Pit 5. Name of owner of surface of affected land: David L. Bashor 6. Name of owner of subsurface rights of affected land: same as Above If 2 or more owners , refer to. Exhibit P. 7. Type of mining operation: x Surface _ Underground 8. Location Information: the center of the area where the majority of mining will occur lies in: COUNTY: Weld PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN (check one) : x 6th (Colorado) 10th (New Mexico) Ute TOWNSHIP (write number and check direction) : T 10 x North South RANGE (write number and check direction) : R 61 East x West SECTION (write number) : 5 7 — QUARTER SECTION (check one) : _ NE _ NW x SE _ SW QUARTER/QUARTER SECTION (check one) : NE NW 1 SE SW GENERAL DESCRIPTION: (miles and direction One mile west and two miles south of Grover, Colorado from nearest town and approximate elevation) WCR 87 and WCR 118 - Elevation 5040 I.3,11.191 91 —p- 9. Correspondence Information: APPLICANT/OPERATOR (name, address, and phone of name to be used on permit) Individual ' s Name: Kenneth Schraeder - Supervisor Company Name: Weld County - Mining Division Street: P.O. Box 758 City: Greeley State: co Zip Code : 80631 Area Code: 303 Telephone: 356-4000, Ext. 4750 PERMITTING CONTACT (if different from applicant/operator above) Individual ' s Name: Donald Carroll - Administrative Manager Company Name: Weld County - Engineering Department Street: P.o. Box 758 City: Greeley State: co Zip Code : 80631 Area Code: 303 Telephone: 356-4000, Ext. 4750 INSPECTION CONTACT Individual ' s Name: Kenneth Schraeder - Supervisor Company Name: Weld County - Mining Division Street: P.O. Box 758 City: Greeley State: co Zip Code: 80631 Area Code: 303 Telephone: 356-4000, Ext. 4750 CC: STATE OR FEDERAL LANDOWNER (if any) Agency: Street: City: State: Zip Code: Area Code : Telephone: CC: STATE OR FEDERAL LANDOWNER ( if any) Agency: Street: City: State: Zip Code: Area Code: Telephone: -3- 1O. Primary future _ Cropland(CR) x Pastureland(PL) _ General Agriculture(GA) (Post-mining) _ Rangeland(RL) _ Forestry(FR) _ Wildlife Habitat(WL) land use Residential (RS) Recreation(RC) Industrial/Commercial (IC) (check one) : _ Developed Water Resources(WR) _ Solid Waste Disposal (WD) 11 . Primary present Cropland(CR) _ Pastureland(PL) _ General Agriculture(GA) land use x Rangeland(RL) _ Forestry(FR) _ Wildlife Habitat(WL) (check one) : Residential (RS) Recreation(RC) _ Industrial/Commercial (IC) _ Developed Water Resources(WR) 12. Method of Mining: _ Quarry (QR) _ Solution (SO) 12a. Other: Briefly explain mining method (e.g. Placer, truck/shovel ) . °Den Pit — Dry 13. On Site Processing: Solution (SO) Chemical (CH) _ Thermal (TH) _ Heap Leach (HL) _ Vat Leach (VL) 14. Application Fee: The application fee for quarry mining is $2,325. The application fee for solution mining or any chemical or thermal processing is $3, 100. If none of these methods or processes are to be included in the operation then the application fee is $1 ,875. An applicant will not be issued a reclamation permit until notified by the Division that this application and the required performance and financial warranties have been approved. Alternatively, an automatic approval will occur where the Division fails to notify the applicant/operator that the application has been denied. The final agency action must be made within 120 calendar days from the date the application was submitted. However, the performance and financial warranties must be approved by the Division or Board before a permit will be issued even if you receive an automatic approval . NO MINING OPERATIONS SHALL BEGIN UNTIL A PERMIT IS ISSUED (Rule 7.2(2)) . It shall be a provision of this permit that the operations will be conducted in accordance with the terms and conditions listed in your application, as well as with the provisions of the Act and the Mineral Rules and Regulations in effect at the time the permit is issued. 91.11 a t • —4_ Notice Requirements Immediately after the first publication of your notice in a newspaper of general circulation in the locality of your proposed mining operation, you must mail a copy of the notice to all owners of record of surface rights to the affected land and all owners of record of lands that are within 200 feet of the boundary of the affected land. Notice requirements are specified in Rule 2.2. A copy of a form which includes all required information for the notice has been attached for your use. You will need to provide the Division proof of notice prior to the decision date, which may be by submitting return receipts of a certified mailing or by proof of personal service (Rule 2.2.2(6)) . NOTE TO COMMENTORS/OBJECTORS: It is likely there will be additions , changes , and deletions to this document prior to final decision by the Mined Land Reclamation Board or Division. Therefore, if you have any comments or concerns , you should contact the applicant or the Division prior to the decision date so that you will know what changes may have been made to the application document. The Division is not allowed to consider comments, unless they are written, and received prior to the end of the public comment period. You should contact the applicant for the final date of the public comment period. If you have questions about the Mined Land Reclamation Board and Division' s review and decision or hearing process , you should contact the Division at (303) 866-3567. As an authorized representative of the applicant, I hereby certify that the operation described herein has met the minimum requirements of the following terms and conditions : 1 . This mining operation will not adversely affect the stability of any significant, valuable and permanent man-made structure(s) located within two hundred (200) feetof the affected lands . However, where there is an agreement that damage to the structure is be be compensated for by the applicant/operator (C.R.S. 34-32-115(4)(d)) , then mining may occur within 200 feet. Proof of an agreement must be submitted to the Division prior to the decision date. 2. No mining operation will be located on lands where such operations are prohibited by law (C.R.S. 34-32-115(4)(f)) ; 3. As the applicant/operator, I do not have any mining/prospecting operations in the State of Colorado currently in violation of the provisions of the Mined Land Reclamation Act (C.R.S. 34-32-120) as determined through a Board finding. -5- 4. I understand that statements in the application are being made under penalty of perjury and that false statements made herein are punishable as a Class 1 misdemeanor pursuant to Section 18-8-503, C.R.S. Signed and dated this q _1 day of 0(510/ 04)v 1191" 4'G'v1/44 Weld County Board of CommiscionPrs Applicant/Operator If Corporation ,Attest (Seal ) By: . a By: 714/1,4,4-7•6 Title: C rm MaWOD4C9)tCounty Clerk to Boar( State of a,_064O0 ) ) ss . County of t3E-e-D ) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged befo/re me this t day of (2eZ;6.A, . C1 by6-0,ennAl Loscy as 0-21-/4/1eAMAJ of 60403 Gl4 ewmf/`/ eiimeS,Uoce4 Notary Public My C3T.„i:ai^.n re' January 10,1995 My Commission Expires : (08/91 ) 2823F General Overview The proposed Bashor Pit No. 3 is located just north of the existing Bashor Pit (81-293) , but in the same pastureland which is located at Weld County Roads 87 and 118. Weld County will make use of this additional gravel area to obtain sand and gravel for use in the immediate quadrant of county roads to eliminate long hauling distances. This procedure establishes an intermittent use of the pit. The mining plan is to haul material to county roadways in the vicinity when the need arises. Operating equipment will consist of a dozer, loader, trucks, and screening plant. Existing topsoil will be removed from the area to be mined and placed on the previously exposed and finished pit area. All excess topsoil will be stockpiled for the final reclamation process. The mining and processing will then take place. As each block of mining is completed, the pit edges will be finished to a 4:1 slope. ;�+ 11 CIA Table of Contents Paee General Overview 1 Application Forms: Colorado Mined Land Reclamation 2 Weld County Use by Special Review Exhibit A - Legal Description B - Index, Vicinity Map C - Pre-Mining and Mining Plan Map(s) Back Packet of Affected Lands D - Mining Plan Back Packet E - Reclamation Plan F - Reclamation Plan Map Back Packet G - Water Information H - Wildlife Information I - Soil Information J - Vegetation Information K - Climate L - Reclamation Costs N - Other Permits and Licenses O - Source of Legal Right to Enter P - Owner of Record of Surface and Subsurface Q - Municipalities Within Two Miles R - Notification to Commissioners and Soil Conservation District S - Filing with Weld County Clerk and Recorder al ^4 q 4 EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION A parcel of land being part of the Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4) of Section Seven (7) , Township Ten (10) North, Range Sixty-one (61) West of the Sixth Principal Meridian (6th P.M. ) , County of Weld, State of Colorado and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at the Section Corner common to Sections 7/8/17/18, T.10N. , R.61W. and assuming the East line of said Section 7 as bearing North 00 00'00" East with all other bearings contained herein relative thereto. From said point the Quarter Corner common to Sections 7/8, T.10N. , R.61W. bears North 00 00'00" East a distance of 2639.74 feet and the Section Corner common to Sections 5/6/7/8, T.10N. , R.61W, bears North 00 00'00" East a distance of 5279.47 feet. Aforesaid three aliquot corners are monumented by a set 30" of 2 3/8" O.D. galvanized steel pipe with a 3 1/4" Diam. aluminum cap stamped as per BIM instructions and JONES LS 22098. The Section Corner common to Sections 5/6/7/8, T.10N. , R.61W. is set in a cast iron monument box with lid marked RANGE POINT: #1 THENCE North 00 00'00" East along said East line a distance of 820.76 feet to a set monument being 18" of #4' rebar with yellow plastic cap stamped JONES LS22098, said Monument Type (MT) hereinafter referred to as MT #1. Said point being the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. #2 THENCE North 90 00'00" West a distance of 700.00 feet to a set monument being MT #1: #3 THENCE North 00 00'00" East a distance of 637.84 feet to a set monument being MT #1: #4 THENCE North 90 00'00" East a distance of 700.00 feet to a set monument being MT #1. Said point being on the East line of said Section 7; #5 THENCE South 00 00'00" East along said East line a distance of 637.34 feet to the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. Said described parcel of land contains 10.242 acres, more or less (+/-) , and is subject to any rights-of-way or easements as granted or reserved by instruments of record or as now existing on said described parcel of land. . 1 gay -rt G 1.1 145 146 117 Us 119 130 ISI IS2 1117 ISI ISS 1Ni 177 1.4 116 160 161 16? 16] 164 167 C> 1S p N 71 72 7S 77 79 11 13 1! h _ N 91 92 9S 97 99 701 102 103 107 lOq TtT ..r. l A R • I E - 0 U N T r 1443W042W -�_ . 8...— '�slw 8609, N[snas.A '� _ l } i . • . . 1 - T [T 1�q r i i l, _ .�.... 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H; r,` �a 44v'..: 9 '� �.d T .sr, • f 'r .v4-I 5 :w.f.:11 4:i w33� m% ,i:' t, t tl,�i - ,.i ••• ar :4��. f'-+rk?e1 a: l '44 7C.. \ 9 F a#-•••• . V; `1� Iil i3f `•'s i 'rr', ~r + r�.r i.a`- ' y..: �a a \ •-• tit l- 5� -i� ' _ 4,. , t 7.72 yx..r ,. - - s a _ i. L <r F if k9 ^41,1 Y'� .v0..9�^,.. '^ -1�v 9 - r �``,3,µ 1 s R. - . 154 4 41 l 1i Z71 ^-h4;y i r 1 M I t r� 14 5 4 41 - -- co- y _... ____ _— k „}. r 18 17 1 '�;.2 v v r 444.5t ♦ 9 35 41 / f i 41 4 vi :h•4•11 rt �� 9 v v:. �. t � t:1.4' ,s xr' .. 44 -41e!-"A.": \ 1 41 4. kint 4 4 I y .� r .35 35 MI 4 4 43 32 p 3 4{ • 1 41 - 24 V 35 19 �' ` \... 19 g• 20 5 Li 72 76 54 :'t, 4 4 Q - ..:Le.;'4 '. 1.: 73 73 / F I a (int 1+. EXHIBIT D Mining Plan - Mining is being and will be accomplished by surface earthmoving machines, primarily with a rubber-tired front end loader dumping into tractor- trailer dump trucks. Extraction of the dry alluvial material will be less than 20,000 tons per year. Approximately two (2) acres of the site may be considered as a major disturbance area, including both the excavated area and the stockpile. The remainder of the area will either be undisturbed or only slightly disturbed. The mined area is above any ground water. Therefore, this would be considered a "dry pit" operation. Useable material is near the surface, with little or no overburden. It is relatively fine-grained, with 1008 passing a 1" sieve. The meager topsoil, less than 6" thick, has been and will be pushed aside into small mounds by dozers and front-end loaders for future replacement. Current operations are taking place in Section 18 (same pastureland, just one section south) , File No. 81-293. Q7.1.1 C S EXHIBIT E Reclamation Plan - All stockpiled material will be removed from the site, or incorporated into the excavated area as part of the reclamation plan. As a large enough area is completed, the excavated area will be regraded to slopes flatter than four feet horizontal for each vertical foot. The finished area will be sloped to correspond to the natural drainage pattern of the surrounding area. The stockpiled topsoil will be placed uniformly on the graded surfaces at a thickness equal to the adjacent lands. In this case, less than 6", using rubber-tired scrapers and blade graders. The finished surfaces will be seeded with grasses compatible to the area during the season, and at such rates as recommended by the Soil Conservation Service, and as detailed in Exhibit D. The reclamation plan will result in a return of the area to the equivalent use of the adjacent native pastureland. EXHIBIT G The operation will be completely dry as there is no surface or ground water on the site. A water tank truck will be assigned to the project when it is in operation. Water will be obtained by permission from stock water ponds, springs in the area, or be hauled from the County Shop in Greeley. No major amounts of water will be used. Either water or chemical dust control material will be used at the site, and on the adjacent haul road. °1..E. 4° EXHIBIT H Mined Land Wildlife Questionnaire Don Bogart Fort Collins, Colorado 11.19'S ---- MINED LAND WILDLIFE QUESTIONAIRE RECEIVET srEP 0 1591' for limited impact and select regular mine applications 1. Name of Company/Mine: Weld County-Mining Division 2. Name/Address/Phone of Contact Person: Kenneth Schraeder P.O. Box 758 Greeley,Co. 80631 356-4000 x4750 3. Location of Mine: Weld T10N R61W Section 7 SE/SE (County, Township, Range, Section to nearest quarter quarter; Exhibit A-MIR appl.) 4. Nearest Town/General Location: Grover,Co. 5. Land Ownership (Circle) Private 2. /F1N/ 3, WOrp 4 paw*/ 6. Present Land Use: Rangeland 7. Proposed Final Land Use: Pastureland 8. Type of Operation: 1. Surface 2. /1491ergr00$91/ 9. Minerals being mined: Gravel 10. Number and Description of Surface Acres Disturbed by Mining/not including roads (Exhibit D-MLR) : 10.2 Permited Acres 11. Miles of roads to be constructed: 700'+- on the site. 12. Life of Mine (years) : .5 Years. 13. Description of Operation and Reclamation -- Additional sheets may be attached (Exhibits B E-MLR) 14. Please enclose Maps of Project Operation, Disturbance Areas and Reclamation (Exhibit C.) This will expedite processing. Your cooperation is appreciated. Q1-1-1,9 15, Prepared by: Donard Carroll Admin. Manager _, . , Date: September 3, 1991 ' MINED LAND WILDLIFE STATEMENT/EVALUATION (Revised) for limited impact and select regular mine applications The following information pertaining to wildlife is provided for use by Mined Land Reclamation Board in their consideration of a mining permit for: Bashor Pit 113, Weld County Mining Div. SEA, SE}, Sec. 7, T10N, R61W Name/Type and Location of Mine (Legal) Wildlife Species list: Deer, antelope, coyote, fox, weasel, badger, rabbits, dove, raptors, seasonal songbirds and numerous small rodents. Endangered/critical species/impacted: No known threatened or endangered species. Critical habitats/vegetative communities impacted: NA 1. Assessment of impact: Minor-area of mining is short grass prairie, adjacent to a well traveled county road. Mine Reclamation recommendations (include key species/habitats for which restoration is designed) . Concur with reclamation plans as stated in the application. As this is a rather dry upland site, the seeding should be protected from grazing until it is well established. Prepared By: a. Date: 7/ 1 Submitted By: Date: 011.1111 This statement is void if not processed within 1 year. This analysis does not constitute approval of application. Page 2 of 2 EXHIBITS I AND J Soil and Vegetation Information Soil Conservation Service Frank Riggle Greeley, Colorado �.. . Ij WEST GREELEY SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT 4302 WEST 9TH STREET ROAD GREELEY, COLORADO 80634 (303) 356-6506 RECEIVED SEP 1 2 1991 September 4, 1991 Weld County Dept. of Engineering - Attn:Mr Don Carroll 933 N. 11th Ave. P.O. Box 758 Greeley, CO 80631-0758 SUBJECT: Bashor Pit #3 Dear Mr. Carroll, I have discussed the Bashor Pit #3 MLRD permit application with Frank Riggle, District Conservationist for the USDA Soil Conservation Service. We have the following concerns about the reclamation plan: 1)If the stockpiled topsoil is to be stored for more than one year, the pile should be seeded with the recommended grass mix to prevent wind erosion and reduce weed infestation. 2)After the contours are reshaped and the seeding is complete, the area should be mulched with 3000-4000 lbs/ac of weed free, native grass hay. This mulch should then be crimped into the surface. This will help prevent erosion while the grass is germinating. Enclosed you will find a seeding recommendation which complies with SCS standards and specifications for critical area treatments. If I can be of any further assistance, please feel free to contact me at the above address or phone me at (303)356-6506. Sincerely, Dwayne K. Newman Resource Conservationist • awl_1 T .. - c - - -. 1 1 ,.... f'"�h:ll � �" i._l,�.i' ._1 l 1:i.}Inj.=l l r�...:1" L.11' c.t �� _ -- �._ _ i ,!:. i f. .. Vl/'.,i_ft L.• ._ ._ __ t _ GRASS' SEEDING RATE CALCY ;TIC>N S PLAi'•NE°-: Dwayne Newman DA • . 09/04/91 . PART I : SEEDING PLANNED CONTRACT OR AGREEMENT ft:none: Field No. : NLRA: G67 Acres: 1 .0 Irrigated: CIN No. : Dr�iand: *** Pract . No. : 550 Range Site: Loamy Plains Prar._t. Name: Range. Seeding Seedbed Prep. Seceding Operation : Method- Dates: Nov. - Apr. Appr. Dates_. Mid-June Method- Drill- *** Clean-tilled- Interseed-- Firm Seedbed--*** Broadcast- Stubble- Drill T'_tpe- Grass Interseed- Drill Spacing- 6-1'2° Othier--• mulch/crimp Planting depth 1/4-1/2" Fertilizer : Weed Control : Pounds actual per acre (avail . ) Dates: Late May - June Nitrogen: N/A Mowing- first year Phosphate: N/A Chemical- when grass mature Potassium: N/A Typo' and Amount- consult chemical corn Mulch : Kind- native grass hay Amount-t- 3OCJt'1-4nno ( l bs/ ) How Applied- N/A Moat Anchored-1.:r4...ITIP_CI Anchor depth-3-4H (7) SEEDING PLANNED: (3) (4) (5) (6) TOTAL PLS ( 1 ) ('2) PLS/ACRE OF PLS RATE PLANNED REQUIRED VARIETY SPECIES @ 100% MIXTURE PER ACRE ACRE: FOR SEEDING Arribs - - __ Western- i::htgr , 16. 0 45 7. 2C .1 . 0 7 Vaughn Sideoats Gi^ama 9. 0 2 -7..25 1 . 0 i•. Hachitag],t t L r'^ca ITI i:i 3. 0 15 0. 45 .t Plric. �: 11 s 0. 41 e i-�witchgrass 4, 5 c G';. - 1 ,u7 Lodorm Gr. NG,edlograss i+0. iJ 10 1 . 00• 1 .0 1 .0 100 11 . 17 11 . 1 REMARKS! Above rats are for drilled seedirq. If broadcast, double amounts 7.hown in col Lmn five= (5 ) . If seed mi:•iture :.s h;-e-'-bl•_?naed, calibrate drill based on rr-cl,,._,.:.raa seeding rata for the dominant '=species in the mix . Planned amounts are for one ,acre. , P.I1191, EXHIBIT K Climate United States Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service and Forest Service in cooperation with Colorado Agricultural Experiment Station a 191. soil survey of Weld County, Colorado Northern Part United States Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service and Forest Service in cooperation with Colorado Agricultural Experiment Station 2 Soil survey climate competition for forage started to be a problem. The homestead acts of the late 1800's and early 1900's Prepared by the National Climatic Center, Asheville, North Carolina. brought in more and more farmers, and by 1913 about The survey area generally is warm in summer and has 35 percent of the area had been converted to cropland. fregent hot days. In winter, periods of very cold weather The drought and depression of the 1930's caused a occur as a result of Arctic air moving in from the north or decline in the number of small cultivated farms. Farmers northeast; however, milder periods occur when westerly could no longer make a living from small holdings winds are warmed as they move downslope. Most managed for intensive cash crops. Many farmers left the precipitation falls as rain during the warmer part of the area. The Bankhead-Jones Farm Tenant Act, passed in year and normally is heaviest late in spring and early in 1937, was a repurchase law designed to aid the summer. Winter snowstorms are frequent, but snow resettlement of farmers, to convert submarginal cropland cover commonly disappears during milder periods. back to grassland, to help stabilize the economy, and to In winter, the average temperature is 29 degrees F assist those who chose to stay. and the average daily minimum temperature is 14 The Soil Conservation Service administered the degrees. The lowest temperature on record, which purchase units as land utilization projects from 1938 to occurred at Greeley on February 1, 1951, is -39 degrees. 1954. The land was then transferred to the Forest In summer, the average temperature is 70 degrees and Service. Studies of the land were made, and in 1960 the the average daily maximum temperature is 87 degrees. areas of rangeland suitable for permanent retention were The highest recorded temperature, which occurred at Ft. designated as national grasslands. The grasslands Lupton on June 23, 1954, is 108 degrees. ' became a part of the national forest system. In 1961 the The total annual precipitation is 12 inches. Of this, 9 grassland in the survey area was designated Pawnee inches, or 75 percent, usually falls in April through National Grassland. September, which includes the growing season for most Presently, about 10,000 cattle graze the public land of crops. In 2 years out of 10, the rainfall in April through the Pawnee National Grassland, which facilitates the September is less than 6.5 inches. The heaviest 1-day total management and enhances the economy of the rainfall during the period of record was 3.2 inches at area. The objective of management of national Greeley on June 8, 1974. Thunderstorms occur on about grasslands is to develop and execute conservation and 41 days each year, and most occur in summer. utilization programs for all renewable resources in The average seasonal snowfall is 40 inches. The national grassland areas; this, to the extent feasible, greatest snow depth at any one time during the period of record was 30 inches. On an average of 18 days, at promotes the integration of the federally administered least 1 inch of snow is on the ground. The number of land with the associated private and other public lands such days varies greatly from year to year. into natural management units, which favors the The average relative humidity in midafternoon is about development of sound land conservation and utilization 40 percent. Humidity is higher at night, and the average practices. Cattle use the forage about 5 months out of at dawn is about 69 percent. The sun shines 71 percent the year. of the time possible in summer and 70 percent in winter. The federal land is open to hunting that is subject to The prevailing wind is from the south. Average state laws and regulations. Wildlife in this grassland area windspeed is highest, 10.4 miles per hour, in April. includes antelope, a few deer, some coyotes, and In some years during winter, a blizzard with high winds rabbits. A few prairie dog towns are scattered throughout and drifting snow occurs in the survey area and snow the area. remains on the ground for many weeks. In some years One of the main recreational uses of the area is bird during summer, hailstorms cause severe damage to watching. The grassland supports large numbers of birds crops in the area. of many species, especially during migrations. The area is known internationally as an excellent study area for Pawnee National Grassland birds of prey, and it has good breeding populations of unique high plains species such as mountain plover, By Steward J. Adams, district ranger, Forest Service. burrowing owl, McCowan's longspur, and chestnut- The Pawnee National Grassland (see map at the back collared longspur. Hikers also use areas of the of this publication) is one of 19 national grasslands in grassland, although there are no special hiking trails. the western United States. Most of the Pawnee National Crow Valley Park is one-fourth mile north of the town Grassland is flat to rolling prairie grassland intermingled of Briggsdale. The park is located among shade trees with privately owned farmland and grassland. along Crow Creek. Picnic and camping areas are in the The national grasslands were started as part of an park. The campground is closed in winter. economic program. The land originally was settled by Additional information on the Pawnee National stockmen whose ranches covered vast areas of the Grassland can be obtained from the local office of the plains. During the late 1800's, overgrazing and Forest Service. 01 1 Ali 9.,s �. +•rt1•`F iM, 4 " $ffi'� rl t to,17� �'-pf.?^''��.,, -ea., ,y� ys. � :n4'.G 14ty 32 ,. , Ns1p1 ' -s sti. s Y. 9 .g IT3`tr}i"4hi wf 9 1Y. 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A- 41 • 17 .4","-,,Si".--, 't i`r c r r S57. 9 35 in( i '+t 9 5 c:/ 41 56 .4. 0 lin(si - J C. - I "�' _• 44 41 ' 9 ,}• - ,.flint v 4 ` 4 .. 1I PM v / .' 35 95 i I 4 9 � . 4 J3 32 44 , V 41 3 24 ,1 as 19 19 3I 20 5 . / n )3 72 74 54 / \_r: 4;\ . 4 -... .� 73 c q n( , index to soil reap units 1—Altvan fine sandy loam, 0 to 6 percent slopes 11 38—Nucla loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes 30 2—Altvan fine sandy loam, 6 to 9 percent slopes 12 39—Nucla loam, 3 to 9 percent slopes 30 3—Argiustolls-Rock outcrop complex, 0 to 9 percent 40—Nunn loam, 0 to 6 percent slopes 31 slopes 12 41—Nunn clay loam, 0 to 6 percent slopes 31 4—Ascalon fine sandy loam, 0 to 6 percent slopes... 13 42—Olney loamy sand, 0 to 3 percent slopes 31 5—Ascalon fine sandy loam, 6 to 9 percent slopes... 13 43—Olney loamy sand, 3 to 9 percent slopes 32 6—Ascalon-Blakeland complex, 3 to 15 percent 44—Olney fine sandy loam, 0 to 6 percent slopes 32 slopes 13 45—Olney fine sandy loam, 6 to 9 percent slopes 33 7—Ascalon-Bushman-Curabith complex, 0 to 3 46—Otero sandy loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes 33 percent slopes 14 47—Otero sandy loam, 3 to 9 percent slopes 34 8—Ascalon-Bushman-Curabith complex, 3 to 15 48—Otero-Tassel complex, 6 to 30 percent slopes 34 percent slopes 15 49—Paoli fine sandy loam, 0 to 6 percent slopes 35 9—Avar fine sandy loam 16 50—Paoli fine sandy loam, 6 to 9 percent slopes 36 10—Avar-Manzanola complex, 0 to 3 percent slopes 16 51—Peetz gravelly sandy loam, 5 to 20 percent 11—Badland 17 slopes 36 12—Bankard loamy fine sand, 0 to 3 percent slopes 17 52—Peetz-Altvan complex, 0 to 20 percent slopes 36 13—Blakeland loamy sand, 0 to 6 percent slopes 17 53—Peetz-Rock outcrop complex, 9 to 40 percent 14—Blakeland loamy sand, 6 to 12 percent slopes... 18 slopes 15—Bresser sandy loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes 18 54—Platner loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes 3g 16—Bresser sandy loam, 3 to 9 percent slopes 19 55—Renohill fine sandy loam, 0 to 6 percent slopes 38 17—Bushman fine sandy loam, 0 to 3 percent 56—Renohill fine sandy loam, 6 to 9 percent slopes 39 slopes 19 57—Renohill-Shingle complex, 3 to 9 percent slopes 39 18—Bushman fine sandy loam, 3 to 9 percent 58—Rosebud fine sandy loam, 0 to 6 percent slopes 19 19—Bushman-Curabith-Canyon complex, 0 to 20 slopes 40 59—Rosebud fine sandy loam, 6 to 9 percent percent slopes 20 20—Cascajo gravelly sandy loam, 5 to 20 percent slopes 40 slo es 20 60-Shingle clay loam, 0 to 9 percent slopes 41 21—Cus 61—Stoneham fine sandy loam, 0 to 6 percent hman fine sandy loam, 0 to 6 percent slopes slopes 41 21 62—Stoneham fine sandy loam, 6 to 9 percent 22—Cushman fine sandy loam, 6 to 9 percent slopes 42 slopes 22 23—Dacono clay loam, 0 to 6 percent slopes 22 63—Tassel loamy fine sand, 5 to 20 percent slopes. 42 24—Eckley sandy clay loam, 0 to 6 percent slopes 22 64—Terry sandy loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes 42 25—Eckley sandy clay loam, 6 to 9 percent slopes... 23 65—Terry sandy loam, 3 66—Thedalund-Keota loa m , percent slopes 43 26—Eckley-Dix-Blakeland complex, 6 to 20 percent s 0 to 3 percent slopes 43 slopes 67—Thedalund-Keota loams, 3 to 9 percent slopes.. 44 23 68—Treon fine sandy loam, 5 to 20 percent slopes.. 44 27—Epping silt loam, 0 to 9 percent slopes 28—Haplaquolls-Fluvaquents complex, frequently 24 69—Treon-Rock outcrop complex, 9 to 40 percent flooded slopes 45 2 29—Haverson loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes 5 70—Ustic Torriorthents-Rock outcrop complex, 9 to 30—Keith loam, 0 to 6 percent slopes 40 percent slopes 45 31—Kim-Mitchell complex, 0 to 6 percent slopes 26 71—Vona loamy sand, 0 to 3 percent slopes 46 32—Kim-Mitchell complex, 6 to 9 percent slopes 26 72—Vona loamy sand, 3 to 9 percent slopes 46 27 73—Vona sandy loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes 47 33-Kim-Shingle complex, 6 to 30 percent slopes 34—Manter sandy loam, 0 to 6 percent slopes 27 74—Vona sandy loam, 3 to 9 percent slopes 47 35—Manter sandy loam, 6 to 9 percent slopes 28 75—Wages fine sandy loam, 0 to 6 percent slopes... 48 36—Manzanola clay loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes 28 76—Wages fine sandy loam, t to 9 percent slopes... 48 37—Midway clay loam, 0 to 9 percent slopes 29 77—Weld loam, 0 to 6 percent slopes qg 29 iv Weld County, Colorado, Northern Part 13 4—Ascalon fine sandy loam, 0 to 6 percent slopes. 5—Ascalon fine sandy loam, 6 to 9 percent slopes. This deep, well drained soil is on smooth to moderately This deep, well drained soil is on moderately dissected dissected plains. It formed in calcareous loamy alluvium. to highly dissected plains. It formed in calcareous loamy Typically, the surface layer is dark brown fine sandy alluvium. loam 8 inches thick. The subsoil is sandy clay loam 14 Typically, the surface layer is dark brown fine sandy inches thick. The substratum to a depth of 60 inches or loam 6 inches thick. The subsoil is sandy clay loam 15 more is calcareous sandy loam. In some areas the inches thick. The substratum to a depth of 60 inches or surface layer is loam. more is calcareous sandy loam. In some areas the Included in this unit are small areas of Ascalon fine surface layer is loam. sandy loam that has slopes of 6 to 9 percent, Olney fine Included in this unit are small areas of Altvan fine sandy loam, and Otero sandy loam. Also included are sandy loam, Cascajo gravelly sandy loam, and Peetz some areas of Rock outcrop. gravelly sandy loam. Also included are some areas of Permeability of this Ascalon soil is moderate. Available Rock outcrop. water capacity is high. Effective rooting depth is 60 Permeability of this Ascalon soil is moderate. Available inches or more. Runoff is slow to medium, and the water capacity is high. Effective tooting depth is 60 hazard of water erosion is slight to moderate. The inches or more. Runoff is medium to rapid, and the hazard of soil blowing is moderate. hazard of water erosion is high. The hazard of soil This unit is used as nonirrigated cropland and blowing is moderate. rangeland. Winter wheat is the main crop. This unit is used as rangeland and nonirrigated This unit is well suited to winter wheat, barley, oats, cropland. Areas of nonirrigated cropland are poorly and sorghum. Because precipitation is not sufficient for suited for use as rangeland and should be seeded to annual cropping, a cropping system that includes small adapted grasses. grain and summer fallow is most suitable. Precipitation The potential plant community on this unit is mainly usually is too low for crops on this unit to make efficient blue grama, western wheatgrass, sedges, and fertilizer. buffalograss. The average annual production of air-dry use 11 Maintaining crop residue on or near the surface vegetation ranges from 400 to 1,300 pounds. If the range is overgrazed, the proportion of preferred reduces runoff, reduces soil blowing, and helps to maintain soil tilth and organic matter content. Stubble- forage plants decreases and the proportion , lf less mulch farming, striperopping, and minimum tillage help to preferred forage plants increases. Therefore, livestock control erosion and conserve moisture. Terraces reduce grazing should be managed runoff and the risk of erosion and help to conserve of preferred species is maintained in the plant so that the desired balance community. moisture. Range seeding is suitable if the range is in poor The potential plant community on this unit is mainly condition. The plants selected for seeding should meet blue grama, western wheatgrass, sedges, and the seasonal requirements of livestock or wildlife, or buffalograss. The average annual production of air-dry _ both. Other management practices that are suitable for vegetation ranges from 500 to 1,500 pounds. use on this unit are proper range use, deferred grazing, If the range is overgrazed, the proportion of preferred and rotation grazing. If the plant cover is disturbed, forage plants decreases and the proportion of less protection from erosion is needed. Loss of the surface preferred forage plants increases. Therefore, livestock layer results in a severe decrease in productivity and in grazing should be managed so that the desired balance the potential of the soil to produce plants suitable for of preferred species is maintained in the plant grazing. community. This unit is well suited to windbreaks and Range seeding is suitable if the range is in poor environmental plantings. Supplemental irrigation may be condition. The plants selected for seeding should meet needed when planting and during dry periods. the seasonal requirements of livestock or wildlife, or This map unit is in capability subclass Vle, both. Other management practices that are suitable for nonirrigated, and in Loamy Plains range site. use on this unit are proper range use, deferred grazing, and rotation grazing. If the plant cover is disturbed, 6—Ascalon-Blakeland complex, 3 to 15 percent protection from erosion is needed. Loss of the surface slopes. This map unit is on alluvial and colluvial fans layer results in a severe decrease in productivity and in and on moderately dissected to highly dissected plains. the potential of the soil to produce plants suitable for This unit is 50 percent Ascalon fine sandy loam and grazing. 30 percent Blakeland loamy sand. The components of This unit is well suited to windbreaks and this unit are so intricately intermingled that it was not environmental plantings. Supplemental irrigation may be practical to map them separately at the scale used. needed when planting and during dry periods. Included in this unit is about 20 percent Bushman fine This map unit is in capability subclass IVe, sandy loam, Bresser sandy loam, and Wages fine sandy nonirrigated, and in Loamy Plains range site. loam. .5:1-1-119.1. 1- 1 19.'{. �� 38 Soil sury b� ti.f"s of preferred species is maintained in the plant buffalograss. The average annual production of air-dry community. vegetation ranges from 500 to 1,500 pounds. t If the plant cover is disturbed, protection from erosion If the range is overgrazed, the proportion of preferred r: is needed. Loss of the surface layer results in a severe forage plants decreases and the proportion of less k' decrease in productivity and in the potential of the unit to preferred forage plants increases. Therefore, livestock j produce plants suitable for grazing. Slope limits access grazing should be managed so that the desired balance J. by livestock and results in overgrazing of the less sloping of preferred species is maintained in the plant areas. community. Management practices suitable for use on this unit are Range seeding is suitable if the range is in poor p;, proper range use, deferred grazing, and rotation grazing. condition. The plants selected for seeding should meet Livestock grazing should be managed to protect the unit the seasonal requirements of livestock or wildlife, or from excessive erosion. Mechanical treatment is not both. Other management practices that are suitable for tf practical because of the areas of Rock outcrop and the use on this unit are proper range use, deferred grazing, steepness of slope. and rotation grazing. If the plant cover is disturbed, This unit is poorly suited to windbreaks and protection from soil blowing is needed. Loss of the environmental plantings. The main limitations of the surface layer results in a severe decrease in productivity Peetz soil are the high content of lime, moderate and in the potential of the soil to produce plants suitable available water capacity, and steepness of slope. for grazing. Supplemental irrigation may be needed when planting This unit is well suited to windbreaks and and during dry periods. environmental plantings. Supplemental irrigation may be This map unit is in capability subclass Vlls, needed when planting and during d nonirrigated, and in Gravel Breaks range site. P 9 g dry periods. This map unit is in capability subclass IV, nonirrigated, • 54—Platner loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes. This deep, and in Loamy Plains range site. well drained soil is on smooth to slightly dissected plains 55—Renohill fine sandy loam, 0 to 6 percent and adjacent stream terraces. It formed in calcareous slopes. This moderately deep, well drained soil is on loamy alluvium. Typically, the surface layer is grayish brown loam 4 slightly dissected to moderately dissected plains. It inches thick. The subsoil is clay, clay loam, and silty clay formed in calcareous loamy or clayey residuum derived loam 20 inches thick. The substratum to a depth of 60 dominantly from shale. inches or more is calcareous fine sandy loam and sandy Typically, the surface layer is brown fine sandy loam 5 loam. inches thick. The subsoil is clay loam 13 inches thick. Included in this unit are small areas of Ascalon fine The substratum is calcareous clay loam 14 inches thick. • Shale is at a depth of 32 inches. Depth to shale ranges sandy loam, Manzanola clay loam, and Nunn clay loam. from 20 to 40 inches. In some areas the surface layer is Also included are soils that have a fine sandy loam or sandy loam surface layer. loam or clay loam. Permeability of this Platner soil is slow. Available water Included in this unit are small areas of Midway clay capacity is high. Effective rooting depth is 60 inches or loam, Shingle loam, and Rock outcrop of shale. more. Runoff is slow, and the hazard of water erosion is Permeability of this Renohill soil is slow. Available slight. The hazard of soil blowing is moderate. water capacity is moderate. Effective rooting depth is 20 This unit is used as nonirrigated cropland and to 40 inches. Runoff is medium, and the hazard of water rangeland. Winter wheat is the main crop. erosion is slight to moderate. The hazard of soil blowing vi This unit is well suited to winter wheat, barley, oats; is moderate. and sorghum. Low annual precipitation is the main This unit is used as rangeland and nonirrigated limitation for the crops that can be grown on this unit. cropland. ' ki Because precipitation is not sufficient for annual The potential plant community on this unit is mainly cropping, a cropping system that includes small grain blue grama, western wheatgrass, sedges, and and summer fallow is most suitable. Precipitation usually buffalograss. The average annual production of air-dry is too low for crops on this unit to make efficient use of vegetation ranges from 500 to 1,500 pounds. fertilizer. If the range is overgrazed, the proportion of preferred Maintaining crop residue on or near the surface forage plants decreases and the proportion of less reduces runoff, reduces soil blowing, and helps to preferred forage plants increases. Therefore, livestock maintain soil tilth and organic matter content. Stubble- grazing should be managed so that the desired balance mulch farming, striperopping, and minimum tillage help to of preferred species is maintained in the plant control erosion and conserve moisture. Terraces reduce community. runoff and the risk of erosion and help to conserve Range seeding is suitable if the range is in poor moisture. condition. The plants selected for seeding should meet The potential plant community on this unit is mainly the seasonal requirements of livestock or wildlife, or blue grama, western wheatgrass, sedges, and both. Other management practices that are suitable for • O1i- 1gX EXHIBIT L Reclamation Costs - Finish Grading $1,000.00 Topsoiling $1,000.00 Fertilize $ 500.00 Seeding $ 500.00 Total Cost for Reclamation $3,000.00 Performance Warranty OAF 4g1 • STATE OF COLORADO MINED LAND RECLAMATION DIVISION of �o� Department of Natural Resources Val N'' 1313 Sherman St.,Room 215 ("Q� Denver.CO 80203 ., �• • 303 866-3567 ins/ FAX: 303 832.8106 Roy Romer. Governor Fred R.Banta, Division Director PERFORMANCE WARRANTY Operator: Weld County, Colorado Operation: Bashor Pit No. 3 Permit No: KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, THAT: WHEREAS, the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Act, CRS as amended, 34-32-101 et seq. (the "Act" ) , as amended, provides that no permit may be issued underlie Act until the Mined Land Reclamation Board (the "Board" ) receives a performance warranty (or warranties) that is a written promise to comply with all applicable requirements of the Act. WHEREAS, Weld Council (the "Operator" ) , has applied for a permit to conduct a mining operation known as Bashor Pit No. 3 (the "Operation" ) on certain lands in Weld County, -Colorado. These lands are described in the permit application, as amended and supplemented, and are referred to herein as the "Affected Lands". WHEREAS, in its application for the permit, the Operator has agreed to be bound by all requirements of the Act and all applicable rules and regulations of the Board, as amended from time to time. WHEREAS, the Board has determined, in accordance with the Act, that the estimated costs of reclamation with regard to those affected lands in Weld County which are now or may become subject to the permit are those amounts tor the stated periods of time as set forth in the financial warranty, which may be amended from time to time to reflect revised estimates of said costs of reclamation. WHEREAS, the Operator hereby gives the Board a performance warranty pursuant to Section 34-32-117(2) of the Act, and herein promises the Board that it will comply with all applicable requirements of the Act with regard to those Affected Lands. -2- NOW, THEREFORE, the Operator hereby promises the Board that it will comply with all applicable requirements of the Act and rules and regulations of the Board with respect to the Affected Lands. FURTHER, the Operator hereby promises the Board that it will comply with all of the terms of the application for a permit, as amended and supplemented, as well as any conditions attached to the permit by the Board. Further, the Operator promises the Board, pursuant to 34-32-112(1 )(d) of the Act, that it has the lawful authority to enter upon the Affected Lands to conduct mining operations, including, but not limited to, reclamation. The Operator further recognizes the right of the Board to enter to •reclaim lands affected by the operation. The description of lands herein is for convenience of reference only, and no error in such description, nor any revision of the permitted mining area, nor the disturbance by the Warrantor of lands outside of the permitted mining area shall alter or diminish the Operator's obligation hereunder, which shall extend to the reclamation of all such lands disturbed. The obligation of the Operator hereunder is such that, if the Operator shall successfully comply with the requirements of the Act, applicable rules and regulations , and the permit, then the Board, upon a finding that the Operator has so complied, shall release this performance warranty, and the Operator from its obligation hereunder, to the extent that the Board determines that such compliance has been accomplished. The obligation of the Operator hereunder shall continue until released in whole or in part by the Board in accordance with applicable law. In further satisfaction of the requirements of the Act, the Operator has attached hereto its financial warranty, which may be amended from time to time. The Operator agrees that it will maintain a financial warranty (or warranties) for the estimated costs of reclamation in good standing for the entire life of the permit. If the Board determines that the Operator is in default under this performance warranty and has failed to are such default, although written notice of such default and ample time to cure such default have been given, the Operator's financial warranty shall be subject to forfeiture. This performance warranty may be executed in multiple copies , each of which shall be treated as an original , but together they constitute only one agreement, the validity and interpretation of which shall be governed by the 1aws of the State of Colorado. -3- The provisions hereof shall bind and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their successors and assigns. SIGNED, SEALED AND DATED, this (11-11 day of gdotCJt_, Chairma , rd o C ilty Commissioners Weld Cm,nry Board of Commissioness(SEAL) ATTEST: / 7/Gi;�r,�'! Operator WELD COUNTY CLER' TO T • BOARDS By: Gordon E. Lacy ' BY: // Title: Chairman DE UTY CLER 0 THE BOARD NOTARIZ N OF OPERATOR' S ACKNOWLEDGMENT STATE OF OD.Cpez.44)d ) ) ss. COUNTY OF it JEC.E) ) The f going instrument was acknowledged before me this /d day of ��rL A-Ai me it , by "°t 80�n nF°Wirt Ofitta ISS/6r C45• as OTARY P B C APPROVED: STATE OF COLORADO MINED LAND RECLAMATION DIVISION MINED LAND RECLAMATION BOARD By: Date , Director 6427F (01/91 ) C71} q EXHIBIT N Other Permits and Licenses Use by Special Review for Mining Permit Q � i 94 WELD COUNTY, COLORADO USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW APPLICATION for MINING PERMIT Weld County Department of Planning Services, 915 ]0th Street, Greeley, Colorado, Phone 356-4000, Extension 4400 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 A: 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 gravel (gravel, 7 nalcicx nwojiticagiti€x) mining operation for the following described unincorporated area of Weld County: LEGAL DESCRIPTION SE 1/4 of Section Seven (7) , Township Ten (10) North, Range Sixty-one (61) West of the Sixth Principal Meridian (6th P.M.) , County of Weld, State of Colorado TOTAL ACREAGE: 2. Surface owner(s) of area of land described Name: David L. Bashor Address: Rt. 1, Grover, CO Phone:895-2368 Name: 567971 [JCR 87 Address: 80729 Phone: 3. Owner(s) of mineral rights to substance to be mined Name: Same Address: Phone: Name: Address: Phone: 4. Source of applicants' legal right to enter and to mine on the land described: See report -- pages (attached) (Attached certified copy of any document noted to the back of this form) 5. Address of applicant and general office Applicants address: P.O. Box 758 Phone: 356-4000 General Office address: 933 North 11th Ave. Phone: 356-4000 Greeley, CO 80632 6. Identify any prior permits for mining held by applicant or affiliated person: Weld County - Road & Bridge Department 7. Description of Operation a. Types and number of operating an processing equipment to be employed: Dozer - 1; Loader - 1; Trucks 5-10; Scraper - 1 b. Maximum number of employees: 10 , and number of. shifts: 1 c. Number of stages to be worked: 1 , and periods of time each is to be worked: Dependent on budget, construction and maintenance — d. Thickness of mineral deposit: 25 feet, and thickness of the overburden: 6" e. This will be a /If/dry pit operation. f. Site entrance/exit points and county roads and bridges to be utilized between site and delivery point(s) (must be coordinated with County Engineer) : Routes, bridges are coordinated in the same County Department 8. Description of Rehabilitation a. Proposed rehabilitation land use(s) : Pasturing b. Source of technical advice for reclamation: U.S. Department of Argiculture, Soil Conservation Service c. Explanation of Reclamation Process: Top Soil stripped and stockpiled. Reseeding and revegetation completed as per recommendations in the report. 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 j Si a wn Authorized Agent Subscribed and sworn to before me this 4:2 day of att.( , 191/ SEAL 0 ARY P L My Commission expires My Commission Expires January 10,1995 L: i [ Cl'i��"""T�/ //al, VVELD COUN I'Y am' I'0 T E Q ARD BY: DEPUTY CLERK TO HE BOARD / ql • 11191 . S AFFIDAVIT OF INTEREST OWNERS MINERALS AND/OR SUBSURFACE Application No. Subject Property Bashor Pit #3 SE 1/4 Section 7, Township 10 North, Range 61 West of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, CO 10.3 acres STATE OF COLORADO ) as. 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 minerals 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, from an ownership update from a title or abstract company, or an attorney. • Kenneth Schraeder, Mining Supervisor The foregoing instrument was subscribed and sworn to before me this day of , 19 , By WITNESS my hand and official seal. My Commission expires: Notary Public 2 NAMES OF OWNERS OF PROPERTY WITHIN '00 FEET Please print or type ADDRESS, TOWN/CITY, ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NAME STATE AND ZIP CODE IDENTIFICATION # David Leslie Bashor Rt. 1, Grover, CO 80729 0291-07-000-002 Fred & Roxanne L. Marick 59703 WCR 87, Grover, CO 80729 0291-08-000-003 David Leslie Bashor Rt. 1, Grover, CO 80729 0291-18-000-001 David Leslie Bashor Rt. 1, Grover, CO 80729 0291-17-000-009 A • BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SIGN POSTING CERTIFICATE I HEREBY CERTIFY UNDER THE PENALTIES OF PERJURY THAT THE SIGN PROVIDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES WAS POSTED ON THE PROPERTY AT LEAST 10 DAYS BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONER'S HEARING FOR CASE NUMBER THE SIGN WAS POSTED BY: M ring Supervisor Kenneth Schraede- — NAME OF PERSON POSTING SIGN SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT STATE OF COLORADO ; ss_ COUNTY OF WELD 1 SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO BEFORE ME THIS DAY OF 19 SEAL NOTARY PUBLIC MY COMMISSION EXPIRES 19 LAST DAY TO POST SIGN IS: 21.1.1 91 EXHIBIT 0 Source of Legal Right to Enter 01 Vitro AGREEMENT FOR USE OF SOIL AND OR GRAVEL FOR ROAD PURPOSES THIS AGREEMENT, made this 20 day of August , 1991, by and between Dave Bashor, 56971 WCR 87, Grover, CO 80729 and Weld County Road and Bridge Dept. hereinafter referred to as Owner, of Bashor Pit Sec. 7. T10N, R61W of the 6th P.M. , and the WELD COUNTY ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, for the benefit and on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners, Weld County, Colorado, hereinafter referred to as Weld County. WHEREAS, Weld County is in need of soil and or gravel for the construction of county roads, and .. - WHEREAS, Owner owns certain land on which there is soil and or gravel suitable for use in construction of county roads. NOW, THEREFORE, Owner and Weld County agree that Weld County may use its equip- ment to remove the soil and or gravel from Owner' s land. Owner and Weld County also agree to the following provisions (if none, write none) : Weld County will be responsible for all permits and will try not to ruin any more grass on the road into the pit than is absolutely necessary. Weld County will also take care of the fence along the pit site. c/) �. )21--tre--, •f'%--..--1-1,t2 Owner WELD COUNTY ,IC.-7:3T: Aideet fluil By: ?_D�Uii ALEB•rC TO THE BOARD DE?UTY CLci2K TO THE SCsecni=\ cc . 1e Lp, C'Lc Li c= ii • ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS (—\ 1 Term of Agreement. The term of this agreement shall be from the date of execution to and until 5 years later, unless sooner terminated in writing by either party. Said notice of termination must be received at least .ten (10) days prior to the stated Aate of termination. 2. Property Descriotion. The Owner hereby agrees to grant to the County the right to enter the following described property situation in Weld County, Colorado: Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4) of Sec. 7, T10N, R61W of the 6th P.M. WCR 87 at WCR 120 • 3. Royalty on Sand and Gravel . The County agrees t0 pay the Owner a royalty of 0.45 per cubic yard for ail material removed during the term of this lease. Such royalty is to be paid on a monthly basis for material removed. 4. ACC2SS. The Owner agrees to provide land for haul road and direct access to the work area. The County agrees to construct ana maintain said haul road in good condition and to obliterate haul road at termination of this agreement. 5. Books and =ecords . The . County agrees to keep accurate records of all material removed from said described lands and will , at all reasonable times , make said records available to Owner for their inspection. 6. Notices . Any notice of termination or other demand by the Owner or the Ccunt•: shall be in writing and forwarded by certified mail the following address : Owner: Dave Bashor 56971 WCR 87 Grover, CO 80729 County: Weld County Mining Department P.O. Box 758 Greeley, CO 80632 911191 EXHIBIT P Owner(s) of Record of Affected Land (Surface Area) and Owner of Substance to be Mined. 2. 1_11.9.1 NAMES OF OWNERS OF PROPERTY WITHIN 200 -FEET Please print or type ADDRESS, TOWN/CITY, • ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NAME STATE AND ZIP CODE IDENTIFICATION R David Leslie Bashor Rt. 1, Grover, CO 80729 0291-07-000-002 Fred & Roxanne L. Marick 59703 WCR 87, Grover, CO 80729 0291-08-000-003 David Leslie Bashor Rt. 1, Grover, CO 80729 0291-18-000-001 David Leslie Bashor Rt. 1, Grover, CO 80729 0291-17-000-009 • 01 set ;f4 EXHIBIT Q Municipalities Within Two Miles f3:1119. 1. s 0. v-Y s `b:i 4ikx' , r : e x'�`+a`-*��,� +s�r t, 4 o+ �,.a5.,- tn�.' nN1{ilk � k�a�; TOWN 4�TOWN HALL ADDRESS }'ELEPHONF, >,,' CITY 4TOWN OFFICIALS '"„;�,'rF'' TERH IXPI[tE3 COUNCIL MEETING TItg t ` r . t" �"7 o" �I j•833 3252„.4.14' .5.74:•1t7-;‘5P:'-'1941r.9475.2-•04:•VHith nn Lhl Cla k-et•S K "e.-k7`Tf5y 2nd 4'4th rThuradaY� 142^'14 Sow of Fredarlc,f44 +'''...."..".",12,,,,o----'-- 333 5tti Strut ,+ 1` '��c833 2816 - -�,, tEdwardIaBlianta _''Mayez'kµ�„gr4.4 92 }fir 7 30 pms� K. 'Fh r�'' �p ;v- -P. O. 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Box 128 -• 737 2386 .„....."-"/".•••• Michael Ikenouye,• '''"Pro Ism 4 92 , N r x 14h x; . ..Gilezest, COJ 80623 • « .-Mark Profits,'Council .: 4 92 A n o�T 'OfLiee P 737-2426 '^ .- � ;� � �Pziseilla-Scharer;Council 4 92 ft. r �. me .tv up7:2a7„t`''r� � .,:"••,.7",,..7:,!'•;•'•"".••` .Karma-Vigil,':Council W'K1•-: 4 91 - � "x '. -.?'7anet ilhitaker:'Couneil� .: 4 94 � s x Wxti r • . :�. ,,., .. '- a ,".A -Attornq '.Chulie Kueh�ameistar ��., .. '� Yr1 F''?:; .-.\.• . ;'.. t •� c"'$ ., alt¢ 3 '..nqr�II .V , ' .s� .. City oL Gseelp.. 1' " •Valerie Skiet 'Aetins Clerk 1st mad 3rd Tuesday. '•�v� ,1000 10th Street 330 1117 c" -. F William Morton'Mayor°~<-� Il 91 7:30 p m r �t�; p.frH y- Greeley CO 80631 330 8440 t..4.-75..'''''"'"i David,Weskins `Prn Tem'F�t' 11-91 .L-':.-I >."�"�:'' <yA�>r . 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CO 80729 ..-.LoznaMlller,`Counail•.'•', . 4-92 -,' '~. .. .. - `- - �: Office F 895-2213 Gres Everitt, Council 4-92 - Suuday 9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. -Paul Vey, Council -g 4-92 s - C.A' ` Albert Siam, Coonall 1-92 -.. _ - '�Carol Opdyeke;`Cooneil Sown of Hudson 536-4268 Shirley E..Robertson,�Clerk - 2nd 4 4th Wednesday, 557 Ash Street, Box 351 536-4250 _Robert Hamden, Mayor -• 4-9a 7:30 p.m. - Hudson, CO 80642 536-4267 - Joe Sibbitts, Pro Tem 4-94 Office 4, 536-9311 Arlyn Plucker, Council •:: .4-94 - ' M-F 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - '- "Gilbert Waldron, 4-92 _ '' - 1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. '"`Jerry Schneider, Council . 4-92 ' Judith Parker, Council ` : 4-94 _ . William Schmidt, Council 4-92 - Attorney -James Malone? Administrator - C. Robb Fuller -s: • Sown of Johnstown Dina Seale, Clerk . -.. -. First JohnstownMonday.,.• F 108 Charlotte Strut :.. .- - Jim Noah. Mayor - 4-92 7:00 p.m. 5 - P.O. Box 306 - Ray Wades, Pro Tem 4-92 - -' - '-- Johnstown, CO 80534 - Robert Zenner, Council 4-94 - - Otfice * 587-466♦ - Debra Arndt,.Council 4-94 - M-P 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Chester Hays, Council 4-94 Hill Conklin, Council 4-92 - - David Bejarano, Council 4-92 . - Police Chief Kenneth Kroh F . - ' Attorney - John Parrott t'• ' .-.,' _ EXHIBIT R Proof of Mailing of Notice to County Commissioners and Soil Conservation District. WEST GREELEY 80R.CONSERVAigN 4302 YL 9th St RIX Minn CO 80634 ,�3S s07J�•_ r,t 4 "s ti SEP 1991 grcovEll >;#O4 `r<.as'v' el 14 4 NOTICE OF FILING APPLICATION FOR COLORADO MINED LAND RECLAMATION PERMIT FOR REGULAR (112) OPERATION NOTICE TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE LOCAL SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT West Greeley DISTRICT Weld County (Operator) has applied for a reclamation permit from the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board ("the Board" ) to conduct mining operations in Weld County. The attached information is being provided to notify you of the location and nature of the proposed operation. The entire application is on file with the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Division ("the Division" ) and the local county clerk and recorder. The applicant proposes to reclaim the affected land to Pastureland Pursuant to C.R.S. 34-32-116(7)(j ) the Board is required to confer with the local Soil Conservation Districts before approving of the post-mining land use. Accordingly, the Board would appreciate your comments on the proposed operation. Please note that, in order to preserve your right to a hearing before the Board on this application, you must submit written comments on the application within twenty (20) days of the date of last publication of notice pursuant to C.R.S. 34-32-112(10). If you would like to discuss the proposed post-mining land use, or any other issue regarding this application, please contact the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Division, 1313 Sherman Street, Room 215 , Denver, Colorado 80203 , (303) 866-3567. NOTE TO OPERATOR: You must attach a copy of the first two pages of the application to this notice. If this is a notice of a change to a previously filed application you must either attach a copy of the changes , or attach a complete and accurate description of the change. 1307F-4 tmc_ EXHIBIT S Proof of Filing with County Clerk and Recorder °// /g1 • 4'iEI J t,rii' :,TY • —n. C!—F n c — ." _ TO Iri'= �vr.:.i. NOTICE OF FILING APPLICATION FOR COLORADO MINED LAND RECLAMATION PERMIT FOR REGULAR (112) OPERATION NOTICE TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Weld COUNTY Weld County (Operator) has applied for a reclamation permit from the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board ( "the Board") to conduct mining operations in Weld County. The attached information is being provided to notify you of the location and nature of the proposed operation. The entire application is on file with the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Division ("the Division") and the local county clerk and recorder. The applicant proposes to reclaim the affected land to Pastureland Pursuant to C.R.S. 34-32-116(7) (j) the Board is required to confer with the local Board of County Commissioners before approving of the post-mining land use. Accordingly, the Board would appreciate your comments on the proposed operation. Please note that, in order to preserve your right to a hearing before the Board on this application, you must submit written comments on the application within twenty (20) days of the date of last publication of notice pursuant to C.R.S. 34-32-112(10) . If you would like to discuss the proposed post-mining land use, ' or any other issue regarding this application, please contact the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Division, 1313 Sherman Street, Room 215, Denver, Colorado 80203, (303) 866-3567. NOTE TO OPERATOR: You must attach a copy of the first four pages of the application to this notice. If this is a notice of a change to a previously filed application you must either attach a copy of the changes, or attach a complete and accurate description of the change. 1307F-8 0.. Li:, _ 04 • fQ • AN EXAMPLE PUBLIC NOTICE WHICH MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE LAW IS SHOWN BELOW. YOU WILL NEED TO FILL IN THE BLANKS WITH DATES ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. PUBLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Date of commencement and date of completion should represent the dates which you feel most accurately describe the life of the operation. For all Limited Impact (110(2) ) Operations , this notice must be published once within 10 days of the date of submittal . The final date for receiving comments is 10 days after the date of publication. For all Regular (112) Operations, this notice must be published once a week for four consecutive weeks, starting within 10 days of the date of submittal . The final date for receiving comments is the 20th day after the fourth publication or the next regular business day. All notices mist be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the locality of the proposed mining operation and mailed to the landowners as set forth in the rules . Since the date for consideration of your application may change, DO NOT include it in this notice. For a complete discussion of the notice procedures and objections , please refer to C.R.S. 34-32-112(10) , 110(7) (c) , 114, and 115. PUBLIC NOTICE (Operator Name) Weld County ; (Address and Phone) P.O. Box 758 Greeley, CO 80631 356-4000, Ext. 4750 has files an application for a Mining and Reclamation permit with the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board under provisions of the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Act. The proposed mine is known as the (Name of Mine) Bashor Pit No. 3 > and is located at or near Section 7 , Township 10 North > Range 61 West , 6th Prime Meridian. The proposed date of commencement is J.yumay i , 1951 and the proposed date of completion is 1.i,4,sT zo , igglo . —Tr Proposed future use of the land is (Future Lanause) Pastureland Additional information and tentative decision date may be ootainea from the Mined Land Reclamation Division, 1313 Sherman Street, Room 215 , Denver, Colorado 80203 (303) 866-3567, or (County Name) Weld County Clerk & Recorder; (Clerk & Recorder's Address) P.O. Box 758 or the above-named applicant. Written comments must be received by the Mined Land Reclamation Board by 5:00 p.m, on movEmeseR 2O , 19 a1 2833F (01 /91 ) fall -114 NOTICE Pursuant to the notice procedures of the Mined Land Reclamation Board, State of Colorado, the following open pit gravel application is on file for public review 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: Weld County 915 10th Street Greeley, CO 80632 LOCATION: SE 1/4 of Section 7, Township 10 North, Range 61 West ,of the 6th Principal Meridian, County of Weld, 10.2 acres, Bashor Pit No. 3, WCR 87 at WCR 118. Proposed Date of Commencement Has had prior use Proposed Completion Date Approximately 5 years Proposed Future Use of Affected Land Pastureland Location Where Additional Information on the Operation May Be Obtained Weld County Engineering Department 933 North 11th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Location and Final Date for Filing Objections with the Mined Land Reclamation Board Nove^+BER 20� i941 Date. Time and Place Set for Consideration by the Mined Land Reclamation Board. if known Mined Land Reclamation 723 Centennial Building 1313 Sherman Street Denver, CO 80203 Telephone - 839-3567 THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO BY: MARY ANN FEUERSTEIN COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER DATED: PUBLICATION DATES: O cTo 8 ER 1 u i 17 , 2:41 B1 Q� I9.4 Hello