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Roy Romer
Governor
Michael B.Long
Division Director
Notice of 112 Regular Reclamation Permit Application Consideration
DATE: February 16, 1993
TO: Weld County Board of Commissioners
915 10th Street
Gr .e1310A 80632
FROM: Car Mount, Senior Reclamation Specialist
RE: Sterling Ready Mix Concrete Inc. , Orchard Pit, File No. M-93-009
Please be advised that Sterling Ready Mix Concrete Inc. , whose address and
telephone number are P.O. Box 1149, Sterling, CO 80751 , (303) 522-6500, has
filed an application to conduct surface mining and reclamation, at or near
Section 23, Township 4N, Range 61W, 6th Prime Meridian in Weld County. The
application decision is scheduled for May 17, 1993.
Copies of the application are available for review at the Weld County Clerk &
Recorder' s office and at the office of the Division of Minerals and Geology,
Room 215, 1313 Sherman Street, Denver, Colorado 80203.
All comments or objections must be submitted in writing and received by the
Division no later than 20 days after the date of last publication in order to
be considered in the application review process .
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STERLING READY-MIX
CONCRETE COMPANY
Orchard Pit
Weld County, Colorado
February, 1993
APPLICATION FOR A
MINED LAND
RECLAMATION PERMIT
PREPARED BY
_ ENVIRONMENT, INC.
7985 VANCE DR., #205A
Arvada, Colorado 80004
(303) 423-7297
REGULAR OPERATION (112)
RECLAMATION PERMIT
APPLICATION FORM
Mgt Og: _CX— New Application (Rule 2) _ Amendment Application (Rule 1 .8)
Conversion Application (Rule 1 .10)
This 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) signeil copies of the signed
application form, Five Copies of Exhibits A—S, and a check for the application fee
described under (3) below. To expedite processing, please provide the information in
the format and order described in this form.
GENERAL OPERATION INFORMATION
Type or Print clearly, in the apace provided, all information described below.
— 1 . Applicant/Operator Name: Sterlinv_hgady Mix Concrete Company• Ind
1 .1 Type of Organization (corporation, partnership, etc.) : Corporation_—�_
2. Operation Name (Pit, mine or site name) : Orchard Pit ----
2.1 I.R.S. Tax ID No. or Social Security No. : 84-Q61453 L_
3. Permitted Acres : 182 .63 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/gold/borrow) : _Cixaya _
5. Name of owner of surface of affected land Sublette South _-
6. Name of owner of subsurface of affected land __E1jblette South
If 2 or more owners, refer to Exhibit P.
7. Type of Mining Operation XX Surface _ Underground
8. Location Information. The center of the area where the majority of the mining
will occur lies in:
COUNTY: Weld
PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN (check one) : fl 6th (Colorado) _ 10th (New Mexico) _ Ute '
TOWNSHIP (write number and check direction) : T � XX NORTH _ SOUTH
RANGE (write number and check direction) : R 61 _ EAST —WEST
SECTION (write number) : S 23
QUARTER SECTION (check'one) : _ NE _ NW X SE _ SW
QUARTER/QUARTER SECTION (check one) : _ NE _ NW fl SE _ SW
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: of
(miles and direction 3.5 miles ea6.t..g as . t
ters .AilpA south
from nearest town and
approximate elevation HWY 34 on WCR 93 . aporox,,_glgv. 4430
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9. Correspondence Information
APPLICANT/OPERATOR (name, address and phone of name to be used on permit)
Individual's Name: Robert C. kkAtee
Company Name: Sterling Reji4y_Mix Concrete Co. . Ing___
Street: P.O. Box 1149
City: erling -
State: Colorado Zip Code: 80751
Area Code: (303) Telephone: 2-6500
pERMITTING CONTACT (if different from applicant/operator above)
Individual's Name: Stevan L. O'B,rian —
Company Name: Environment. Inc. _
Street: 7985 VanQg Dr. . Suits 205A _
City: _dada.
State: Colorado Zip Code: 80003 _
Area Code: 303 Telephone: 423-7297
INSPECTIQ Q LIACI
Individual's Name: Robgrt C. McAtegJ_
Company Name: Sterling Ready Mix CQpgrelg Co. . Inc
Street: PLO. Box 1149
City: Sterling--- —
State: Colorado i»_ Zip Code: 80751
Area Code: _3.Q3) Telephone: 522-650Q__�
— CC: TS ATE ORDZppRAj,DANDOWNER (if_Any
Agency: Not agpliaahle_—_Street: _
City:
State: - Zip Code: —_
Area Code: Telephone:
CC: STATE OR FEDERAL LARjflQ Elnij_gnyl
Agency: Not applicable
Street: —
City:
State: Zip Code:
Area Code: Telephone:
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10. Primary future Cropland (CR) _ Pastureland (PL) _ General Agriculture (GA)
(post-mining _+ Rangeland (RL) Forestry (FR) _ Wildlife Habitat (WL)
land use _ Residential (RS) XX Recreation (RC) _ Industrial/Commercial( IC)
(check one) : _ Developed Water Resources (WR)
11 . Primary present _ Cropland (CR) _ Pastureland (PL) _ General Agriculture (GA)
land use XX Rangeland (RL) _ Forestry (FR) _ Wildlife Habitat (WL)
(check one) : _ Residential (RS) _ Recreation (RC) _ Industrial/Commercial( IC)
_ Developed Water Resources (WR)
12. Method_s2f_minifg: _ Quarry (QR) _ Solution (SO)
12a. other: Briefly explain mining method (e.g. Placer, truck/shovel) .
eraygl_yill be..4r.ge4 from_At sits_lgaders and_trusLa will haul.
13 . On sitg_8rncflaling: Solution (SO) _ Chemical (CH) Thermal (TH)
Heap Leach (HL) _ Vat Leach (VL)
14. ADDl}.gRtion Fgg:
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 than
the application fee is $1 ,875
An applicant will not be issued a reclamation permit until notified by the Division
that this application tat 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 days from the date the application 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 affect at the time
the permit is issued.
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Notice Reaigments
Immediately . after 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 owner 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 the 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 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.
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 certify that the operation described
_ herein has me.t 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)
feet of the affected lands. However, where there is an agreement between the
applicant/operator and the persons having an interest, in the structure that
damage to the structure is to 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 thru a Board finding.
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4. I understand that the 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 S'/4 day of �PfJri.-e ./7 "I-3.
Applicant/operator If Corporation Attest (Seal)
By: Robert C. McAtee _ By: ?72'o�criri -
Title: President _ Corporate Secrets'sp Equivalent
Town/City/Country "
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State of COLORADO )
) as
County of LOGAN
The forgoing instrument was acknowledged before me this µ days of %3
by �- ./f" < + i, ' r as of 277-7,74/7"71.i_.
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Notary Public .7'4 e2/
' My commission expires : �<<i 3>_�_�
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE #
LEGAL DESCRIPTION - EXHIBIT A 2
INDEX MAP - EXHIBIT B 3
VICINITY MAP - EXHIBIT B-1 4
AFFECTED LANDS MAP - EXHIBIT C 5
MINING PLAN MAP - EXHIBIT C-1 6
MINING PLAN
MINING PLAN AND TIMETABLE - EXHIBIT D 7
RECLAMATION PLAN
RECLAMATION PLAN AND TIMETABLE - EXHIBIT E 16
CROSS SECTION SKETCH 31
RECLAMATION PLAN MAP - EXHIBIT F 32
BASELINE INFORMATION
WATER INFORMATION - EXHIBIT G 33
WILDLIFE STATEMENT - EXHIBIT H. 34
SOILS AND VEGETATION - EXHIBIT I/J 39
SOILS MAP - EXHIBIT I-1 57
WETLANDS INFORMATION 58
WETLANDS MAP - EXHIBIT 1-2 67
CLIMATE - EXHIBIT K 68
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
RECLAMATION COSTS - EXHIBIT L 69
OTHER PERMITS AND LICENSES - EXHIBIT N 70
SOURCE OF LEGAL RIGHT TO ENTER - EXHIBIT 0 71
OWNERS OF RECORD OF AFFECTED LAND - EXHIBIT P 72
MUNICIPALITIES WITHIN TWO MILES - EXHIBIT Q 73
NOTICE TO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND SOIL CONSERVATION
DISTRICT - EXHIBIT R 74
PROOF OF FILING WITH COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER -
- EXHIBIT S 76
APPENDIX
LETTER FROM DITCH COMPANY 77
PUBLISHED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FILING 78
PROOF OF PUBLICATION 79
NOTICE TO ADJOINING LANDOWNERS 80
CERTIFIED MAIL RECEIPTS 81
LOCAL GOVERNMENT APPROVAL 82
CERTIFICATE OF SECRETARY 87
EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (NE%) AND IN THE
EAST HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (E? SE4) OF SECTION 23 , TOWNSHIP
4 NORTH, RANGE 61 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, WELD COUNTY
COLORADO SAID PARCEL BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT A RECOVERED BLM BRASS CAP AT THE EAST QUARTER
(E4) CORNER OF SAID SECTION 23 ; THENCE SOUTH 0°04' 10" EAST ALONG
THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 23 A DISTANCE OF 521. 3 FEET TO A
POINT ON THE CENTERLINE OF AN EXISTING COUNTY ROAD; THENCE NORTH
83°07' 10" WEST ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF SAID COUNTY ROAD A DISTANCE
OF 80. 4 FEET TO THE POINT OF CURVATURE OF A HORIZONTAL CIRCULAR
CURVE TO THE LEFT WHOSE DELTA ANGLE IS 23°17'20" AND WHOSE RADIUS
IS 716. 2 FEET; THENCE ALONG THE ARC OF SAID HORIZONTAL CIRCULAR
CURVE A DISTANCE OF 291. 1 FEET (THE CORD OF SAID ARC BEARS SOUTH
85°14 ' 10" WEST AND IS 689 . 1 FEET IN LENGTH) ; THENCE SOUTH
73 °35' 30" WEST ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF SAID COUNTY ROAD A DISTANCE
OF 1008 . 3 FEET TO A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF THE EAST HALF OF THE
SOUTHEAST QUARTER (Ez SE4) ; THENCE NORTH 0°31'30" WEST ALONG THE
WEST LINE OF SAID EZ SE4 A DISTANCE OF 814 .7 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST
CORNER OF SAID EZ SE4 A DISTANCE OF 1342 . 6 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST
CORNER OF SAID NE4; THENCE NORTH 0°58'30" WEST A DISTANCE OF 2643 . 6
FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID NE4; THENCE SOUTH 89°53 '20"
EAST A DISTANCE OF 2712 . 4 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID
SECTION 23 ; THENCE SOUTH 0°222 ' 330" EAST ALONG THE EAST LINE OF
SAID SECTION 23 A DISTANCE OF 2627 . 0 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING
AND CONTAINING 182 . 63 ACRES, MORE OF LESS, EXCEPTING THERE FROM A
PARCEL OF LAND IN THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE NE4 AS CONVEYED BY
DEED RECORDED FEBRUARY 5, 1908 IN BOOK 273 AT PAGE 121 OF THE WELD
COUNTY RECORDS AND SUBJECT TO A COUNTY ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY, PUTNAM
DITCH RIGHT-OF-WAY, AND LOWER PLATTE AND BEAVER DRAINAGE SYSTEM
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EXHIBIT D
MINING PLAN AND TIMETABLE
LOCATION
The property is located in Weld County approximately 3 . 50
miles east of Masters Colorado along the South Platte River.
Please refer to Map Exhibit B - Vicinity Map for the property
configuration and the relationships to surrounding geological
features.
There are 182 . 63 acres ± in the Affected Lands outline shown
on AFFECTED LANDS MAP - EXHIBIT C. The northern boundary line of
the property is in the river and the southern boundary is Weld
County Road (WCR) 422. The permit area is located northeast of
the intersection of Weld County Roads 932 and 422, south of the
river. The gravel deposit is an alluvial deposit that averages 60
feet deep across the property and the site elevation is approxi-
mately 4430 feet, sea level datum.
CURRENT CONDITIONS
Map Exhibit C shows the outline of the Affected Lands, the
touching landowners, the 200 foot ownership, current topography,
and hydrologic features of the property. We have leased this
ground from Sublette South a general partnership to mine the
gravel. The land is presently used for agricultural purposes
(winter pasture) by the landowner. A section of the northern
permitted area is river bottom with cottonwood trees and river
bottom habitat. In the southern "panhandle" of the property is an
area of wetlands that will not be mined. Surrounding property uses
include irrigated agriculture on the west and south. The east is
bordered by more winter graze/wetland area and the north side is
river bottom.
The SOILS MAP - EXHIBIT I-1 shows the soil types as delineated
by the Soil Conservation Service (SCS) in their report. MAP
EXHIBIT I-2 is a Wetlands Delineation map prepared by ERO Resources
Corporation showing the areas of upland and wetland habitat on the
property. It will be used to establish data needed for a 404
permit we must obtain before reclamation can begin on the property.
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MINING PLAN EXHIBIT D (cont)
We will be applying for this permit shortly after the NLRB receives
this application.
GEOLOGIC SETTING
The affected lands are located along the South Platte River
in a Quaternary age, Piney Creek alluvial deposit. The eastward
dipping beds of Upper Cretaceous age are overlain at an angular
unconformity by the Pine Creek alluvium. The sand and gravel
encountered in the Piney Creek alluvium are a result of water
erosion and redeposition of rock materials from the front range of
the Rocky Mountains. The deposition of this material occurred
during a time when the river was much larger that it is now. But,
judging from the scarcity of large rocks found at the location, the
velocity of the river must have slowed sufficiently to have dropped
boulders and most large cobble before it reached this point.
This type material is found from south of Denver to the state
line along the South Platte River. The quantity of course gravels
and sand vary from a ratio of 80% rock to 20% sand in Denver to 30%
rock 70% sand at Julesburge. We have found along this section of
the river has a 50% rock, 50% sand ratio and the deposit is
approximately 60 feet deep. As you move to the south across the
property it thins to almost nothing near the road. Overlying the
deposit is a thin layer of soil that varies from 0 to 17 inches
averaging 5 inches overall.
SOILS AND OVERBURDEN
There are two types of soils found on the site. These soils
appear to be typical along the South Platte River in Weld County.
They have no unusual qualities and are marginal for agricultural
purposes. See EXHIBITI/J for the soils information prepared by the
Soil Conservation Service, and WILDland MANagement Services
regarding soils at this site. The soil information presented by
the SCS is not site specific, it describes in general terms the
nature of the soils found at this site. Since, their data is not
site specific so we have supplemented it with our site specific
observations below, and included the general information as
reference material.
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MINING PLAN EXHIBIT D (cont)
The 2 types of natural soil on the parcel as determined by the
Soil Conservation Service, are designated as map Units 3 , and 10 -
- see MAP EXHIBIT I-1 for the locations of these soils. Unit 3 , Aquolls
and Aquents - gravelly substratum, covers approximately 70 . 84 ac. or
90. 5% of the mined area. This soil is described as having a dark
colored surface layer of deep, poorly drained soil formed in recent
alluvium. This description applies to the top 0 to 17 inches of
material found on this site. We will salvage as much of the
topsoil layer as possible to use during reclamation. Underlaying
this top layer is the sand and gravel we will be mining.
Unit 10, Bankard Sandy Loam - 0 to 3% slopes, covers 7 . 41 ac. ± or
9. 5% of the mined area. This soil is described as a deep exces-
sively drained soil found in flood planes throughout Weld County.
The surface material is a brown sandy loam that varies from 0 to 4
inches, averaging 1. 5 inches. On this parcel the soil is located
immediately adjacent to the river or in the southwest corner. The
only portion of soil we will disturb is in the southwest corner
where the Plant Site will be.
Of the total 101. 11 acres ± to be disturbed, 68 . 92 acres ±
will be water (lake area or drainages) or roads after reclamation
is complete. That leaves 32 . 19 ac ± to be revegetated as discussed
in EXHIBIT E - RECLAMATION PLAN. It is obvious that sufficient
quantities of soil will be available to reclaim the disturbed lands
to their present condition. The soils in this area may not be of
high quality, but the soils to be salvaged and replaced are
representative of what is there now. The topsoil stockpiles will
be located so as to reduce the haul distances when reclamation
starts. See MAP EXHIBIT C-1 for the approximate location of the
areas discussed in this text.
MINING PLAN
This pit will 'be operated year-around by Sterling Ready Mix
Concrete Company, weather permitting, as a specification aggregates
supply for their own use or for sale on the open market. It will
be a single stage mining operation located on 182 . 63 ac. ± south of
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MINING PLAN EXHIBIT D (cont)
the South Platte River in Weld County. MAP EXHIBIT C-1 - MINING PLAN
MAP, delineates the proposed mining operation and shows what the
property could look like after 60% of the area is mined and
partially reclaimed. Please note that reclamation is running
concurrent with mining to reduce the amount of disturbance at any
one time.
This parcel can be broken into three distinct areas; the area
to be mined; an area of wetlands to the south and river bottom in
the north. The river bottom area contains large cottonwood trees
and river bottom habitat and is not part of the mining area but is
included in the permit should the owners wish to enhance the area
for wildlife use during the life of the mine. The wetlands in the
southern "panhandle" of the property will not be mined. While we
do not anticipate disturbing these two areas totally, we may have
to do some work in them as part of the wetlands mitigation plan
needed to obtain a U. S. Army Corp of Engineers 404 Permit, so they
are included in this permit.
Operations will commence in the Plant Site area by stripping any
topsoil encountered and stockpiling it for use in reclamation.
Once this is done and the processing equipment is set up, an area
of approximately 10. 00 acres will be stripped just north of the
Plant Site, this is where mining will begin. A dragline will be used
to open a pond on which a gravel dredge will be set.
The dredge is capable of mining to depths of 60+ feet and is
the most feasible way to mine this particular type of material.
Once the dredge and dredge boat are floating, mining will proceed
to the north towards the river until the northern setback line is
encountered. The mining face will then turn east and work towards
the eastern setback line. Mining will continue in a clock wise
direction until all material is removed.
Because there are large quantities of reject sand, a dredge
is the most efficient way to move this material without the cost
becoming prohibitive. A central pivot point for the dredge will be
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MINING PLAN EXHIBIT D (cont)
located on the Plant Site area, this point is where the pipe from the
dredge reaches the lake shore. The pivot point may change as
mining progresses, in the beginning it will be on the north side of
the Plant Site. As mining moves east it may be relocated to the east
or northeast side of the Plant Site. When mining is complete the
dredge will be removed and the remaining area will be mined using
a dragline.
The extracted materials will be moved to the Plant Site via an
enclosed pipe that is part of the dredge. Here it will be run thru
a Sauerman to separate the reject sand from the courser sand and
gravel we are interested in. The courser sand and gravel will be
processed and stockpiled in the Plant Site area until it is removed
to market. The reject sand will be pumped back into the lake area
where it will be used as fill along the lake shores and to create
the dividers between the lakes. Please see MAP EXHIBIT F - RECLAMA-
TION PLAN MAP for the approximate shape of the lakes when reclama-
tion is complete.
Thus, mining equipment may include but is not limited to, a
gravel dredge and it's auxiliary equipment, front-end loaders,
scrapers, a dragline, bulldozers, conveyors, dump trucks and a
water truck.
We have chosen to start on the west side because there is a
large area of uplands where we can stockpile processed and mined
materials without filling a wetland area. The Corp of Engineers,
in Denver has indicated that filling wetland areas before having a
permit is in violation of Section 404 regulations. Before
reclamation can begin we will have to obtain a 404 permit. We do
not know how long it will take to obtain this permit so it is
imperative we not fill wetlands until the permit is issued.
In the beginning the reject sand we expect to encounter will
be stored along the sides of the Plant Site. This material will be a
fine sand that could be defined as overburden, however it is found
throughout the reserve. We will be using this material to
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reconstruct the lake dividers and slopes around the perimeter of
the mined area, more detail on this process is given in the
reclamation plan following this section.
As mining progresses, additional area will be stripped ahead
of the mine face and the topsoil will be stockpiled along the
setbacks around the mine area. This material will be used when
reclamation begins. It will be needed for resoiling slopes and
other areas where soil will be needed to establish vegetation. By
limiting the amount of area stripped at any one time we will lessen
the visual affects of the mining operation as much as possible.
There are 182 . 63 acre ± in the affected lands, 101. 11 acres
± will be disturbed as part of the mining operation. The remaining
81. 52 acres ± will have little or no disturbance throughout the
life of the mine. The 101. 11 acres ± will contain 78 . 25 acres ±
that will be mined as one big lake and the balance of the area will
be setbacks around the perimeter of the lake. The area mined will
have 53 . 63 acres ± that is 60 feet ± deep; 22 . 88 acres ± in the
below water slopes; and 1. 74 acres ± in the above water slopes.
Please refer to the Mining Timetable on page 15 for the estimated
acreage of each area associated with the mining part of this
operation.
The amount of land disturbed at one time will be limited to
that area needed for processing and stockpiles (Plant Site) , 15 . 00
acres ±; stripped pre-mining area, 5. 00 acres ± and the actual
mined area will have no more than 5. 00 acres ± needing reclamation
(lake area does not need reclamation) . This means that there will
be no more than 25. 00 acres ± needing reclamation at any one time.
Note that any area covered by water needs no reclamation except in
a narrow band below water, around the lake shore, where slopes have
to be established to no greater than 3h to lv according to State
Law.
The Plant Site area will be the last area to be mined as the
reserves are exhausted. Since the Plant Site will be utilized
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throughout the life of the mine it will accommodate the processing
equipment for the gravel operation and may serve as a site for
auxiliary uses. These uses may include an asphalt batch plant, a
concrete batch plant and/or a concrete casting facility. In
addition, this site is close to the haul road on the west property
line we will use for ingress and egress.
As mining progresses around the property the bank slopes will
be created in two stages. When a dredge is used the native
materials tend to sluff off the banks and assume an angle of repose
of 22h to lv. This happens because the material in this area is
unconsolidated and vertical slopes can not be maintained as mining
occurs. This means that to maintain a setback of 100 feet when the
gravel is 60 feet thick the mining line has be no less than 75 feet
inside the setback lines to allow for the sloughing. The second
step will be to cover these natural slopes with some of the large
amount of reject sand available. This will establish the slopes to
the prescribed 3h to lv in some areas. Where we are created the
dividers between the lakes portions of these slopes will have the
upper 10 to 15 feet sloped at a rate of 5h to lv. In other place
the lake bottom will be filled to create shallow areas. A dredge
makes this fairly simple since the reject sand is contained in
solution (water) and can be pumped and place wherever it is needed.
As we noted above 50% of all the material we handle will be this
reject sand so to avoid handling it more than once we will be
reconstructing the banks as mining progresses. This will also
reduce the amount of reclamation work needed on the below water
slopes.
There are two ditches owned by the Lower Platte and Beaver
Ditch Company (LP&B) shown on MAP EXHIBIT C. These ditches will not
be affected by the mining operation. Neither of these ditches have
been maintained by the LP&B for many years. We have contacted the
Ditch Company and they have no problem with our proposed plan.
They have stated these ditches are of little use, but they have not
been officially abandoned. The fact that they have not been
maintained and they were cut by the eastern drainage ditch tends to
confirm their comment.
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The drainage ditch running along the east property line
bisected these ditches. We do not know when it was constructed but
any water that is collected by the LP&B ditches would drain into
this waterway and return to the river. Sublette South owns the
water in this drainage ditch, however mining will not affect it
either.
This is a wet mining operation so we expect no unusual dust
control problems. We can only estimate the amount of water needed
for dust control at this time. The actual amounts needed will be
addressed when we apply for the Senate Bill 120 Well Permit thru
the Stated Engineers office. Most of the water we use for dust
control will be used on haul roads. On a typical operation of this
type we use 8 to 14 ac-ft per year.
Wherever the mining operation is adjacent to the South Platte
River a 200 foot setback will be maintained. This is solely for
safety reasons and should not be construed as anything else. The
only place this happens is in the northeast corner of the property.
Along the rest of the north side we will maintain a 100 foot
setback from the drop off into the slough. The setbacks along the
west and east sides will also be 100 feet. All the setbacks will
be used as areas to stockpile soils and will contain access roads
around the mined area. The setback lines on the map are the
indication of the mining limits, i.e. the top of the slope into the
lake area. Once the bank slopes are established and we are assured
the setbacks will no longer be disturbed they will be reclaimed in
the prescribed manner. As noted above the area needing reclamation
will be no more than 25. 00 acres ± at one time.
All interior pit slopes will be maintained with a pit-ward
attitude so that there will be no drainage off the affected land.
This same slope management plan will prevent any offsite slides or
other disruptions, and will also address some of the stormwater
runoff question arising from the new Clean Water Act. No water
will be discharged from the pit, but we will be applying for a
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit to
address the Stormwater Permit that is now required by law.
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Sublette South has adequate water available to meet the
requirements for evaporative loss. Application will be made for a
well permit to address this requirement. A 404 permit will be
required because we will be mining into wetland areas and opening
waters of the U. S. . A 404 permit is necessary because, during
reclamation we will be placing dredge fill materials in the lake
area and in the foot print of the wetland areas. We are working on
this permit and do not expect any problems in obtaining it. While
this permit is not needed to mine wetlands it is needed to reclaim.
Part of the 404 permit will be a mitigation plan to restore the
wetland areas mined. See the Reclamation Plan for more discussion on
the wetlands.
MINING TIMETABLE.
The continuing uncertainty of economic conditions in the
construction materials industry precludes an accurate forecast of
demand during the life of the mine. We therefore, elect to
estimate the mining timetable based on an average year and expect
a specific year to vary widely from the average.
ESTIMATED MINING TIMETABLE
ACRES ±
Ave. Annual
Total Set- Undist- Production
Years Area Mined backs urbed (Tons)
10-15 182 . 63 78 .25 22 .86 81. 52 250, 000 T.
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EXHIBIT E
RECLAMATION PLAN AND TIMETABLE
RECLAMATION PLAN.
The proposed future use is to be a series of four private
ponds with surrounding wildlife habitat areas. We intend to create
a quiet haven with facilities for recreational purposes such as
fishing, bird hunting, boating and swimming. Sterling Ready-Mix
Concrete Company, Inc. in conjunction with Sublette South (the
property owners) have prepared this plan to meet the final intended
use, i.e. a wildlife habitat reserve. WILDland MANagement Services
has been retained by the owners to provide the expertise and
guidance to ensure the reclamation plan meets their needs. The
owners have been consulted throughout the planning process to
ensure they are comfortable with this plan.
In the MINING PLAN, we discussed mining 78 . 25 acres ± within
the permit boundary and using the reject sand to create the four
individual pond. These dividers are discussed in the following
RECLAMATION PLAN. Please refer to MAP EXHIBIT F - RECLAMATION PLAN
MAP to see the location of the areas we discuss in this text. In
general, there will be four (4) ponds created by using the reject
sand to establish dividers throughout the mined area. The ponds
created will have irregular shapes and sizes depending on the
amount of fill available. This will serve to create a more
pleasing appearance and improve the use for the land-owners. The
proposed setbacks, shown on the MAP EXHIBIT F, define the outside
limits of the area to be mined, this is where the slopes into the
ponds will begin. Not only will the pond boundaries be irregular
but the below-water-slopes will vary from 5: 1 to 3 : 1 within the 5
feet above to 10 feet below area around the pond. The exact
location of the 5h to lv slopes are not known at this time, they
will be created as backfilling is done in conjunction with the land
owners wishes. In addition, there may be some areas where the
sloping is shallower depending on the uses the owners plan. These
shallower areas, may be used as swim beach, shallow areas where
waterfowl decoys can be set and/or fish spawning areas.
Of the 182 . 63 acres ± in the permitted area, 101. 11 acres ±
will be disturbed for mining and 81. 52 acres ± will be left in its
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natural state or enhanced as discussed in the MINING PLAN. Within
the area to be mined (101. 11 ac ±) the four ponds created will
cover approximately 65.89 surface acres while the 34 . 22 acres ±
remaining will be above water. The reclamation area has 3 . 03 acres
± of road, and 31. 19 acres ± will need resoiling and revegetation.
As outlined in the MINING PLAN, 101. 11 acres ± of the
permitted area will be disturbed as a result of mining. This pit
will not be staged so mining will proceed in roughly a clockwise
direction starting in the southwest, above the PLANT SITE and work
north then east and south pivoting around the northeast corner of
the PLANT SITE. As mining progresses the perimeter area will be
left at or near 2=h to lv as discussed in the MINING PLAN. To
establish the final slopes and dividers, the reject sand will be
pumped back onto the mined slopes with the dredge to create the
desired final slopes.
Since reject sand will be used to created the dividers between
the ponds and the slopes around the perimeter of the mined area,
only minor amounts of slope work will be necessary. This will also
insure, that if mining ceases before it is complete, only a minor
amount of work would have to be done to finish reclamation in the
disturbed area. Other procedures within this plan are designed to
minimize the effect of mid-plan stoppage. One example is the
placement of the soil stockpiles around the setback/perimeter of
the mined area. This will place the topsoil where it will be
needed for reclamation and will reduce the distance it has to be
hauled for reclamation. Usually, this will mean it simply has to
be shaped and graded.
Soils are to be stripped as mining progresses. The plan calls
for having no more than 25. 00 acres ± disturbed at any one time.
As mining progresses across the property some parts of the property
will remain undisturbed while other areas will be either stripped,
mined, partially reclaimed or totally reclaimed. The MINING PLAN
MAP - EXHIBIT C-1 shows how the pit will look when approximately 60%
is mined and partially reclaimed, note the various stages of work
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being done at this time. The RECLAMATION PLAN MAP - EXHIBIT F show
how the area will look when reclamation is complete.
We expect to salvage sufficient topsoil to meet reclamation
requirements. Of the 101. 11 acres ± disturbed only 34 . 22 acres ±
or approximately 34% will need resoiling and revegetated. The ERO
report in the SOILS AND VEGETATION - EXHIBIT I/J, indicates the soil
depth is as deep as 17 inches in one location but averages 5
inches, our own observations of the property indicate the average
is 4 to 6 inches of salvageable soils. Never-the-less, what soils
can be salvaged will be stockpiled in perimeter areas and used in
resoiling when final grading is completed. There appears to be
more than adequate soils to meet the demand. The setback areas
will not be stripped, so only the dividers and wetland areas will
be resoiled. We estimate there is 52 , 600 YD3 of salvageable soils
and we will need 21, 000 YD3 for reclamation on the 32 . 19 acres ± to
be revegetated. A cover crop of Western Wheatgrass will be planted
on any soil stockpiles that remain undisturbed for at least a year.
Salvaged fines from the processing operation may also be used
as a growth medium or root zone layer for the wetland areas we will
have to create to satisfy the Corp of Engineers. Some of the
excess soil will provide fill in areas that will contain cattails
and bulrushes. The use of soil under the water surface, will serve
to enhance the growth potential in the areas were cattails are
wanted. In addition minor amounts of off site fill material may be
used to create fish habitat in the lakes. This material will be
broken concrete or similar materials. Our intent in not to create
a landfill, but to rather use this material to create sub-surface
structure for fish.
The area will be returned to at least it's present vegetative
condition when reclamation is complete. Because there will be
ponds on the property we are not able to return the area is its
exact present condition. When complete, the area will be better
for wildlife use than before mining began. The Soil Conservation
Service (SCS) and WILDland MANagement Services reports in EXHIBITI/J
gives the background information needed to establish present ground
cover percentages.
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Existing soils in place have been capable of producing a
fairly dense cover of native grasses suitable for grazing purposes
when not abused. The SCS reports coverage is from 40 to 50 percent
and WILDland MANagement Services site study indicated a more
realistic figure is closer to 40% with a 10 to 15% basal area
coverage. We will use this data when doing reclamation.
When final grading and reshaping is complete, the area will
be resoiled. Soil will be spread over the surface to a depth of
4 to 6 inches. The key to doing this is how much available soil
exists when mining is complete. Careful analysis of the growth
medium and salvageable soil will permit the operator to implement
a soil additive program and to monitor the prescribed seeding plan
to determine if the plan requires revision. Under normal weather
conditions, an adequate moisture reserve will be present for
establishment of the proposed seed mixture. In addition, the
divider height will be close to the pond level so some sub-
irrigation will take place, see the CROSS SECTION SKETCH on page
31. In a few areas it may be necessary to broadcast the seed, in
which case the seed amounts will be doubled.
REVEGETATION PROGRAM.
The revegetation program to be implemented by Sterling Ready
Mix Concrete, Inc. is detailed below. It incorporates recommenda-
tion taken from the report prepared by Mr. Gary Davis of the Soil
Conservation Service's, Ft. Morgan office and by Mr. Rick Sandquist
of WILDland MANagement Services. Their reports are located in
Exhibit 1/J of this application.
REVEGETATION INFORMATION
The topsoiling plan presented earlier and the revegetation
program are devised after careful review of the existing soil
conditions and present vegetation, both on site and in the reports
contained in EXHIBIT I/J - SOILS AND VEGETATION. Revegetation will be
carried out in such, a way so as to establish a diverse, effective
and long-lasting vegetative cover that is capable of self-regenera-
tion without continued dependence on irrigation, soil amendments or
fertilizers. The plan is designed to create a vegetative cover
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that is at least equal in extent to the cover of the natural
vegetation before mining. The use of species native to the area
are included. Since the intended use of the reclaimed land is a
wildlife habitat reserve, the land will be restored to slopes
commensurate with such uses.
Seed will be drilled wherever possible, when drilling is not
possible, the seed will be broadcast. The revegetation plan
provides for the greatest probability of success in plant estab-
lishment and vegetative development by considering environmental
factors such as seasonal patterns of precipitation, temperatures
and wind. Other considerations, such as soil texture, fertility,
slope stability and the direction in which slopes face, have been
considered. A weed control plan is included in the program.
Access roads will be constructed through the areas to be
planted to provide access for planting crews and for the super-
vision and inspection of the reclamation plan. These roads will
remain so the owner's have access to the ponds when reclamation is
complete. Final grading on the roads will be done before the pit
is closed.
FERTILIZER.
Because of soil conditions and the necessity for using reject
sand as a base material for the dividers, the operator may have to
apply fertilizers to the seedbed before planting. Topsoiled areas
may also be tested during the beginning of the second year and fer-
tilizer added accordingly because the soils may lose their
nutrients rapidly. The SCS recommends using 40 lbs of Nitrogen and
40 lbs of Potassium (P2O5) per acre to enhance growth, we will
follow their recommendations if test results show fertilizer is
necessary.
SEEDBED PREPARATION.
When the filling is complete and the soils have been spread,
the surface where seed is to be drilled, will be smoothed of large
clods and worked until moderately fine. The surface will be left
fairly rough where seed is to be broadcast. Prior to grass
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seeding, a cover crop of oats will be planted. This follows the
SCS recommendations. This cover crop is planted in the spring so
by fall it can be mown. The grasses are then inter-seeded in the
stubble left from the crop. As we understand it the cover crop
provides two benefits; the stubble protects and shades the new
grasses as they come in and the crop residue serves as a mulch. In
addition the oats will provide food for upland wildlife in the
area.
SEEDING TIME.
The grass seed mixture will be planted at one of two times.
-- If fall planting is convenient, the grass seed will be planted
before the first freeze (about the time Winterwheat is planted) .
If spring planting is convenient, it will be done in late April or
in May. The time of planting will be controlled by when the soil
areas are ready for planting and when the cover crop cycle is
complete.
GRASSES.
This seed mixture is a combination of suggestion from the SCS
the DOW and native seed on the site:
PROPOSED SEED MIX
Species Lbs. PLS/Acre
Prairie Sandreed (Goshen) 0.70
Switchgrass (Blackwell) 0.75
Yellow Indiangrass (Cheyenne) 1. 50
Western Wheatgrass (Arriba) 2.40
Alkali Sacton 0.23
Sand Bluestem (Elinda) 1. 10
Little Bluestem (Lovington) 0. 35
Big Bluestem (Raw) 2 .40
TOTALS 9 . 43
The number of Pounds-Live Seed (PLS) shown are recalculated from
_ his recommendations shown in EXHIBITI/J, because we found a discrep-
ancy in the percentages in his mix. He has recommended doubling
this mixture because of the critical disturbance at the site. We
have found that doubling the mixture does not necessarily improve
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the germination rate. We will assume responsibility for making it
grow and choose to use the rate shown. This mixture contains
native grasses found on the property and adjoining areas. Using
this mixture will provide approximately 35. 18 seeds per square
foot, which is greater than the 20 seed per sq ft recommended by
the SCS in their Technical Note Paper "Colorado Agronomy Note NO. 61".
We are using Mr. Davis's suggestion of planting a cover crop
of Sorghum or small grain prior to planting the grasses. It seems
that when the grass seed mixture is inter-seeded with this crop it
serves to retain moisture and shade the grasses as they germinate.
In addition it should retard the growth of weeds in the seedbed and
provide additional grain for the wildlife using the property.
Please see the discussion under SEEDBED PREPARATION for the
reasoning behind this recommendation. If the seed is broadcast, it
will be doubled and spread on a rough surface and the seeded areas
will be dragged or raked thoroughly. As noted in the SCS recommen-
dations, Straw Mulch is optional, so we will not use any mulch
unless we have trouble establishing the grasses. Mr. Rogstad from
the Division of Wildlife (DOW) has suggested we add small plots of
Purple Prairie Clover (Kanab) around the reclaimed area. We
believe this has it's merits so will hand seed the plots around the
lakes, but their exact location and number are not determined at
this time.
WEED CONTROL.
The revegetated areas will be monitored closely each spring
for the first two years to determine if weeds are invading the
area. Weed control will be initiated if the problem becomes
serious or has not resolved itself by the end of the second year.
In no way should this be take to mean that we will try to eradicate
the weeds from the property. Some weeds are beneficial to the
upland game species in the area. They provide important protection
from the elements during winter. Total eradication of weeds from
the site is not necessary desirable, so we will be using controls
on the noxious weeds and letting the rest grow in select area. It
may be necessary to control weeds by mowing after the first year;
the feasibility of chemical weed control methods will be studied
should it be necessary. We are hesitant to use chemicals because
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of the seedbeds close proximity to water and the possible risk of
contamination occurring. Noxious weed control will be very
important on this site, we will follow Extension Service recommen-
dations to control them.
IRRIGATION.
No irrigation is planned for revegetated area in the pit, it
tends to make the vegetation dependent on water and does not
promote a vegetation cover that is diverse and capable of self
regeneration. Since the divider height will be close to the pond
surface level we think sub-irrigation will take place. This will
tend to promote a wetland type of setting, in which case irrigation
will not be needed. We will be discussing wetlands replacement
with the U. S. Army Corp of Engineers as we prepare the wetland
mitigation plans needed in the 404 permit application.
PONDS
The RECLAMATION PLAN MAP shows the 4 ponds to be created when
reclamation is complete. The following text is an over view of
each pond and it's possible uses. All of the slope grades noted in
the following text refer to the band of slope from 5 feet above
water to 10 feet below water unless otherwise noted.
POND # 1
Is located in the southwest part of the property it will be
19 . 91 Acres ± in size. Mining will begin in this pond area
and work around the PLANT SITE, that takes up the southern two-
thirds of this pond. The northern part will be the first
_ mined area and the southern part will be the last reclaimed.
Approximately 50% of the slopes around this pond will be 5h to
lv. This pond may contain a swimming beach on the south side,
in which case part of that area will be sloped 10h to lv.
POND # 2
This is the smallest pond of the four at 8 . 10 acres ±. It
will also be the shallowest. As the slopes are reconstructed
they will tend to overlap raising the bottom. In addition
this pond may become the settling pond for washed material.
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The owners intend to use this pond as duck hunting area so the
shallower the better. When completely reclaimed, one could
expect this pond to have shallow slopes and be ringed by
cattails. The center of the pond would be open water, this
will provide deep water for protection of waterfowl using the
lake and, yet have adequate cover around the shore for hiding
places.
POND # 3
Being the largest pond this pond will be used as a fish pond
and boating area. It will have a surface area of approximate-
ly 22 . 50 acres. Some of the slopes will be 5h to lv but most
will be 3h to lv. Additional fish structure may be added as
reclamation progresses, but the exact location and amount is
not known at this time.
POND # 4
This will be an 18 . 19 acre ± pond in the southeast part of the
property. The southern end of this pond will be a transition
area from open pond area to the existing wetlands in the
southern panhandle of the property. The gravel is shallower
along this side of the property so shallower slopes can be
expected. The north and east slopes will be predominately 3h
to lv while the southern one will be 5h to lv or less. The
southern panhandle wetlands are associated with warm water
sloughs and year around seepage. We expect this water to
enter Pond 4 keeping the southern end open year around.
WETLANDS
Part of the initial review we did on this property was to
determine the amount of wetlands on the site. With the political
climate at the Federal level, regarding wetlands, being what it is
we felt a wetland study was called for. We contacted Mr. Steve
Dougherty, of ERO Resources, Inc. , to preform an analysis of the
property. When it was determined there were jurisdictional
wetlands on the property we had him complete a comprehensive
detailed survey. His report is included in the EXHIBIT I/J - SOILS
AND VEGETATION section of this submittal. The WETLANDS MAP in
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that section shows the area of wetlands and uplands ERO found on
the site. This report was then submitted to the U. S. Army Corp of
Engineers (Corp) in Omaha for review and comment/approval. The
Corp accepted the wetland delineations on July 15th, 1992 , their
letter is also included with the ERO report. Table A , recaps the
total area and the numbers of wetland and upland areas in the
various sectors of the affected lands.
TABLE A
DESCRIPTION ACRES ±
TOTAL AREA 182.63
RIVER AREA 33.47
AREA BELOW DELINEATION LINE 144.16
WETLANDS 55.33
UPLANDS 88.43
PONDS 0.40
AREA TO BE MINED 10t11
WETLANDS 23.69
UPLANDS 77.37
PONDS 0.05
UNDISTURBED SOUTH OF MINED AREA 43.05
WETLANDS 31.64
UPLANDS 11M6
PONDS 0.35
The report indicated that in the 144 . 16 acres south of the
South Platte River, there are 55. 28 acres ± of jurisdictional
wetlands, 0. 45 acres ± in three small ponds and 88 . 43 acres ± of
upland area. Mining will disturb 23 . 69 acres ± of the total
wetland area on the site. Wetlands around pond areas are usually
defined as those areas where the water is less than 2 feet deep.
Using this as a guide we would have a minimum of 1.85 acres on
13 , 430 linear feet of shore, when the underwater slopes are 3h to
lv. This would increase as the slopes approach 5h to lv. Since
the top of the dividers will be close to the water table an
additional 11. 27 acres ± could become replacement wetlands. The
wetlands we construct on this site will serve two purposes. One,
they will replace those we will be removing as part of the mining
plan and two, they will serve to clean storm runoff and process
water that returns to the dredged ponds. As such they are not
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"water of the state" until after mining and reclamation is
complete. The cattail wetlands around the lakes will also serve to
clean surface runoff after mining is complete and reclamation
begins.
We have talked with Mr. Terry McKee in the Corps office in
Denver regarding the need for a Section 404 Permit. He has said
that as long as we ohly mine we are, OK. But before we begin
reclamation by filling in wetland areas or the foot print of
wetland areas, a permit is required, i.e. to place fill in "waters
of the U. S. " . We will be applying for this permit as soon as
possible after the mining permit is issued. A wetlands mitigation
plan showing how we will replace the disturbed wetland area will be
part of that permit application. The reclamation plan we have
proposed should meet the requirements so we do not expect any
problems. In addition, Mr. McKee has indicated the existing
grassland type wetlands now on the site have less value than those
we propose to create in the mined area.
TREES
We will not disturb a large number of trees during mining.
In fact we are attempting to preserve as many as possible at the
owners request. See MAP EXHIBIT F for the location of the trees and
shrubs discussed in this text. We know of six trees, within the
area to be mined that will be lost. This plan includes installing
100 trees in select areas around the pond perimeter and on the
dividers that separated the ponds. We will use only Cottonwoods
for these plantings since they are the predominate species in the
area. The landowners may wish to add additional species later on,
but they are not part of this plan. As is typical we expect a
survival rate of 30 to 40% after the first year. The trees will be
obtained from two sources, the Seedling Tree Program operated by
the Colorado State Forest Service - Weld Extension Service or from
native growth along the river. The seedlings will tend to be
smaller, 8 to 15 inches tall, while the native ones will be larger,
up to two inches in' diameter.
In addition to the trees, native fruit bearing shrubs will be
planted in thickets, located around the ponds. They will provide
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RECLAMATION PLAN EXHIBIT E (cont)
food and cover for wildlife. The shrubs available from the Forest
Service are Wild Plumb, Sand/Nanking Cherry and Golden Current.
These thickets will comprise of 20 to 40 seedlings planted in close
groups, we expect to use 300 total. Red Willow and Sandbar Willow
will be transplanted from surrounding areas to the pond shore and
along the South Platte River bank in the northeast corner. As with
most willow, cuttings taken from existing plants will grow when
implanted in moist ground. The willows will help stabilize the
river banks during highwater periods and provide additional cover
around the ponds. The exact number of willow planted will depend
entirely on the owners wishes and are mentioned here only as
information.
RECLAMATION PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The operator intends to mine the property in compliance with
_ the Reclamation Performance Standards of Rule 6. Grading will be
performed to create a final topography that is compatible with the
intended final land use. Most of the dividers and slope areas will
be filled to create the final slopes. These slopes will vary from
5: 1 to 3 : 1 depending on the final use proposed in a particular area
of a pond; the remainder of the area will retain its present
drainage pattern.
The fill used to create the slopes, is native material found
on the site at this time. It consists of reject sand, minor
amounts of overburden and topsoil. Some off site fill materials
may be use to enhance fish habitat in the ponds, this material may
consist of broke concrete or other materials suitable for that
purpose. The pit will be reclaimed so that a suitable grade for
drainage exists, all surface runoff will be directed into the ponds
created. Any reject sand placed around the pit will be naturally
compacted since it is mixed with and transported by water. This
type of backfilling tends to firm up and stabilize during the first
6 months after being placed.
All grading will be done in a manner to control erosion and
to protect areas outside the affected land from slides or other
damage. All backfilling and grading will be completed as soon as
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RECLAMATION PLAN EXHIBIT E (cont)
_ feasible after mining is completed. All refuse will be hauled away
or disposed of in a manner that will control unsightliness and
protect the drainage system from pollution. There are no acid-
forming or toxic materials involved in this operation. The minimal
amounts of petroleum products stored at the site will be done as
prescribed by applicable laws. The storage tanks will be surround-
ed by a berm adequate to retain any fluid should a tank rupture.
In addition there is adequate absorbent materials on site to
contain any spills that would occur outside the berms. There are
no drill or auger holes on the land. Maximum slopes will be within
the limits set forth in the Rules and Regulations of the Board and
will be capable of being traversed by machinery.
The operator does not expect prevailing hydrologic conditions
to be disturbed. Sterling Ready Mix Concrete Company, Inc. will
comply with applicable Colorado water laws and regulations (as the
operator understands them) governing injury to existing water
rights in order to minimize any disturbance, which might occur to
the prevailing hydrologic balance of the affected land and sur-
rounding area and to the quality of water in surface and ground-
water systems both during and after the mining operation and during
reclamation. In addition, the operator expects to comply with
applicable Federal and Colorado water quality laws and regulations.
Any water used in the operation of the processing plants and gravel
pit will come from water owned by Sublette South as outlined in the
lease agreement and described in WATER - EXHIBIT G.
This is a dredge facility, but there are no temporary
siltation structures involved in this operation and no mining is
done within the confines of the river. A U.S. Army Corp of
Engineers Permit is required for reclamation because of the
wetlands on the site. We will be working with them to acquire this
permit. Settling ponds will be constructed on the site to collect
water from the washing operation before it re-enters the mined part
of the lake area. There will be no earthen dams on the mined area.
The mining and reclamation plans consider existing wildlife
conditions and final reclamation will enhance the area for wildlife
use. The mining and reclamation plans take into account the safety
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RECLAMATION PLAN EXHIBIT E (cont)
and protection of wildlife remaining on the mine site, at the
processing site and along all access roads to the site. Wildlife
habitat creation and management is a specific part of the reclama-
tion plan. Whenever possible and with the cooperation of the
landowners, Sterling Ready-Mix Concrete Company will work toward
the improvement of habitat for wildlife. Some of the recommenda-
tions made by the DOW in the WILDLIFE STATEMENT - EXHIBIT H, have
been incorporated in this permit. Others will be done if practical
by the operator or by the landowners as they develop the wildlife
potential of the site. Our comments to Mr. Rogstads' report
preface his letter.
Topsoil in the area is poor in quality. When topsoil must be
removed to reach the mineral deposit, it will be segregated and
stockpiled. If the topsoil piles remain undisturbed for more than
a year, a vegetative cover of Western Wheatgrass or other means
will be employed to preserve the topsoil from wind- and water
erosion and keep it free of contaminants so that it remains useful
for sustaining vegetation when reclamation begins. The stockpiles
will be located in areas where disturbances by ongoing mining
operations will be at a minimum, i. e. along setbacks on the pit
perimeter. The topsoil will be handled as little as possible until
it is replaced onto disturbed areas. The operator will take
measures necessary to insure the stability of the replaced topsoil
on graded slopes and spreading it as evenly a possible. Fertilizer
and other soil amendments will be used, if needed, in accordance
with the SCS recommendations.
RECLAMATION TIMETABLE.
Reclamation will begin once enough area has been opened so
that any reclamation completed will not be disturbed as mining
progresses. This may take 5 or more years depending on the
economic condition is the area and the amount of material mined.
The operator anticipates that approximately 75% of the total mined
land will be reclaimed by the time mining is completed. We expect
all dividers and some of the slopes will be completed when mining
ends so only a small amount of area will need grading. Shortly
there after all resoiling and revegetation will be completed,
probably by the end of the second fall after mining is completed.
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RECLAMATION PLAN EXHIBIT E (cont)
The area will be monitored for success of revegetation until
accepted by the Board. If revegetation failures occur prior to
release, an analysis of the site will be made and the area will be
revegetated again as necessary.
RECLAMATION TIMETABLE
Acres ±
Lake Revege- Undist- Belowiwater
Years Total Area tation Road urbed Slopes
3-5 182 . 63 65 . 89 32 . 19 3 . 03 81. 52 38 . 62
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EXHIBIT G
WATER INFORMATION
The Orchard Pit sits south of the South Platte River, three
and one-half miles east of Masters, Colorado. Mining will not take
place in the river and there are no creeks or tributaries of the
Platte that cross the property. This will be a wet mining operation
on an alluvial deposit of gravel. Ground water is approximately 2
feet below the current ground surface and will accumulate in the
excavation area. For this reason a Substitute Supply plan or
augmentation plan will be needed before ground water can be
exposed.
The Lower Platte and Beaver Ditch Company (LP&B) has two
branches of an irrigation ditch that crosses the property. The
location of these ditches are shown on the Affected Lands Map.
These ditches will not be disturbed by the mining operation since
they are outside the mined area. In addition there is a letter
from LP&B in the APPENDIX allowing us to mine within 200 feet oft
he ditches. The drainage lateral along the east property line will
not be disturbed also. Sublette South owns this ditch and water,
some of which will be used to augment the evaporative loss we
expect from the gravel lakes.
The pit will not be dewatered for mining, but under the new
Clean Water Act a NPDES Permit for Storm water discharges will be
obtained. The wetland areas to be created around the ponds will
become part of the treatment for storm runoff and process water
filtering. In addition, we will be preparing a Storm Water
Discharge Permit for the pit as prescribed in the Rules and
Regulations. The pit will be graded such that all surface water
runoff is retained on the site and all off site runoff will is
diverted around the property.
We estimate dust control for the various parts of the
operation, i.e. roads, crushing, washing, etc. will use 14 ac-ft
per year. Our experience is that the processed materials retain 2%
moisture by weight. We will prepare a Well Permit/Temporary Supply
Plan prior to exposing any ground water as required by the Division
of Water Resources.
No water will be used for reclamation, nor will the revegetated
areas be irrigated. Whenever possible, waste material will be used
to back fill lake area reducing the amount of lake surface exposed
to evaporation.
The operators intent is to minimize the disturbances to the
prevailing hydrologic balance of the affected land and of the
surrounding area and to the quality and quantity of the surface and
ground water system, booth during and after mining and reclamation.
We believe we will be in compliance will all state and federal laws
and regulations governing water and water rights.
Our Lease agreement with Sublette South says they will supply
water needed for the operation from water they own. They have
various sources including, ditch water, Non-GASP wells and Junior
water rights that are available for augmentation. We will supply
all necessary information when we apply for the Temporary Supply
Plan. This water will only be used if said use complies with State
water law.
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EXHIBIT H
WILDLIFE STATEMENT.
The following information was received in response to our
request for a Wildlife Statement From the Division of Wildlife. We
would like to thank Mr. Bogart and Mr. Rogstad for their input and
comments regarding this plan and we have used some of their recommen-
dations for species of shrubs, and grasses in our Reclamation Plan
presented in this text. We will not commit to all items they outline
but will be working with them as reclamation progresses to assure
the issues are addressed. The 404/wetland issue will be resolved
with the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers. We understand their concerns
regarding the River Otter and Eagles in the area and will work with
the DOW to assure they are not disturbed. Sublette South, the owners
are committed to improving the wildlife potential on the parcel and
have retained Mr. Rick Sandquist of WILDland Management Services to
oversee the planning and to work with us in preparing this plan.
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WILDLIFE STATEMENT- EXHIBIT H (cont.)
STATE OF COLORADO REFER TO
Roy Romer, Governor
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES 5.534,44t,4O
DIVISION OF WILDLIFE RECEIVED ti
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Q J .
Perry D. Olson, Director NOV 2D ,99 -OA, F
6060 Broadway
Denver, Colorado 60216
Telephone: 1303) 297-11192 f-
ENVIRONMENT INC. For Wildlie
For People
November 24, 1992
Stevan L. O'Brian
7985 Vance Drive, Suite 205A
Arvada, Colorado 80003
Dear Steve:
•
Larry Rogstad and I have been putting together a report on this pit for the county. Larry has
written this up for them, and since it just about covers the wildlife concerns. I'm enclosing a
copy of it for you, rather than write a separate one.
I trust this will cover the points of your concern.
Sincerely yours,
on ogart
Environme tal Biologist
DB/jk/L34
cc: R. Moss
File
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WILDLIFE STATEMENT - EXHIBIT H (cont.)
STATE OF COLORADO REFER TO
Roy Romer, Governor
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES RECEIVED (OORi°°
DIVISION OF WILDLIFE NOV t
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER O V 2 ' 1992 3 f
Perry D. Olson, Director c'.. p�/
6060 Broadway O4 Df/
Denver, o 97-110216 OF
INC. ForWildlife-
T e l e p h o n e: (303) 297-119 2
Larry Rogstad, District Wildlife Manager For People
10/22/92
Current Planner, Dept. of Planning Services
Weld County 915 10th street
Greeley, Colorado 80631 Case Number USR-990
To Whom It May Concern:
Representatives from the Division of Wildlife met with Mr. Rick Sandquist, of
WILDland MANagement Services, on the Orchard Pit site. We have also reviewed
the USR application Submitted by Sublette South for the proposed mining opera-
tion. In this letter you will find the Division's comments on this plan.
The site is in the South Platte River bottom. Low elevation riparian habitat
is the most important wildlife habitat in our state. The close association
of irrigated ag. fields, cottonwood/willow forest, sloughs, cattail marsh, and
river bottom pasture creates a haven for a very diverse wildlife resource. In
this area one can commonly see: wild turkey, whitetail and mule deer, several
species of waterfowl, a wide variety of furbearers and small game, songbirds
_ raptors, and numerous species of small vertebrates. All are dependent on this
relatively undisturbed river bottom. There are significant wetlands on this
parcel. Wintering bald eagles are a Lzmitcin occurance in this area. There has
been attempted nesting by bald eagles during the last five years on adjacent
properties upstream from this site (less than one mile) , and approximately
four miles east of the site. There was a reliable siting of river otters on
the South Platte just west of Orchard, Colorado in the fall of 1991 . River otters
and bald eagles are both on the Endangered Species List for Colorado. Obviously,
this property lies in a crucial wildlife habitat. Changes in land use in this area
should take its importance for wildlife into account. The goal should be to main-
tain the integrity of this habitat and, if possible, to increase its diversity.
Mining of this site will undoubtedly create a temporary disturbance. Reclamation
of the site can,if done with rare and consideration, achieve the goal of increasing
habitat diversity. The key to reclamation is careful planning, and diligent imple-
mentation of the reclamation plan. Anything less may leave an ugly scar in one of
Weld County's most important natural resource areas.
The Division appreciates the efforts of Mr. O'Brian and Mr. Sandquist in putting
together the plan for this proposal. The reclamation plans for the upland areas
of the mine are well researched and carefully laid out. Details concerning wet-
land mitigation and reclamation are missing from this plan. We realize that
information on this will be forthcoming through negotiations with the Corps of
Engineers. However, until the Division has the chance to review the wetland
plan it is difficult to.endorse the proposal as a whole.
On the following page you will find several suggestions that may be included in
the reclamation plan for the Orchard Pit.
DEPARTMENT OF' NATURAL RESOURCES, Hamlet J. Barry, Executive Director
WILDLIFE COMMISSION, William R. Hegberg, Chairman • Dennis Luttrell, Vice Chairman • Eldon W. Cooper, Secretary
Felix Chavez, Member . Rebecca L. Frank Member • Louis F. Swift, Member • George VanDenBerg, Member • Larry M. Wright, Member
WILDLIFE STATEMENT - EXHIBIT H (cont.)
1. The installation of additional fencing be kept to a minimum. If additional
fencing is needed it should be designed and installed to minimize the risk for
deer and other wildlife that may move through the property. The Division can
suggest appropriate fence designs for this purpose.
2. The seed mix suggested by the S.C.S. provides a diverse seeding that should
— do well at the site. It is important that the proper variety of each grass sp.
be selected for seeding. The following varieties, listed in bold print for each
grass species,would make a good choice.
Big Bluestem-Raw Yellow Indiangrass-L1ano,Cbeyenne,or Otto
Sand Bluestem-Elides, or Garden Prairie Sandreed-Goshen
Little Bluestein-Lovington Western Wheatgrass-Arriba
Switchgrass-(tenville, Blackwell, or Nebraska 28
Since the reclaim site will be situated in an area with a high water table it may
be appropriate to reverse the relative amounts of Big Bluestein and Sand Bluestem
in the mixture. Big Bluestem does better in mister settings.
Additionally, if a seed source can be found it would be good to add Prairie Cord-
grass (available variety) at the rate et 0.6 Lbs. P1S/acre to the mixture. This
cordgrass is a native species adapted to sloughs and wet drainages. Since it forms
a sod it could play an important role in stabilizing the shoreline. It can also
produce nesting cover.
On upper slope sites Side Oats Gramna (Vaughn, Niner, or Haskell) at 1 .35Lbs.PIS/acre
could be added for diversity.
Purple Prairie Clover (Kanab) at .1 Lb.PLS/acre should be added as a legume nitrogen
fixer. The use of yellow or white sweet clover should be avoided in the seed mix.
These plants would flourish for two years at the cost of the newly planted grass.
To increase site diversity small plots of sweet clover could be established to pro-
vide food and cover in specific locations on the parcel.
3. Prior to seeding, upland sites should be manured to increase organic content and
to bank nutrients. Phosphorus should be applied at the rate of 40Lbs/acre. Since
nitrogen is water soluble it should be applied after seed germination.
4. Fall planting would be best. But seeding could occur any time through mid April.
5. Pond shape and contour should be highly irregular. Islands and loafing areas
should be created for nesting/resting habitat. Old tree trunks or large rocks can
be placed in shallows to increase resting cover. Pond bottoms should be uneven
_ and the >>g,- of structure will increase fishery potential.
6. Since shorelines will be created using the waste sand from mining/control of
erosion should be a major emphasis of the reclamation plan. Use of sod forming,
wetland grass species like Prairie Cordgrass, Reed Canarygrass, or Phragmites
along the shoreline, especially in leeward areas, could help hold soils and de-
crease pond turbidity. These species also make dense stands of cover suitable
for waterfowl nesting. Willow plantings can also hold shorelines, and provide
cover. Plantings of emergent aquatic plants like smartweeds, bulrush, Bur-Reed,
and Potamogeton can break up wave action and provide cover. Other plants like
duck potato, duck weed, wild millet, and arrowhead can be established to provide
food and cover for waterfowl.
7.Woody plants should.be established throughout the site for increased hetero-
geneity. In addition to the plants mentioned in the reclamation plan the appli-
cants could work with wild rose, grape, snowberry and other plant species that
help hold soil, provide food and cover for wildlife. Cottonwood plantings should
include male and female trees. Other tree species will grow along the river.
Trees should be replaced at a minimum of one for each tree removed. Dead snags
should be left standing if they are not a safety concern.
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WILDLIFE STATEMENT - EXHIBIT H (cont.)
8. Since River Otters may be in the area, special care should be given if trapping
is used to control nuisance wildlife. It would be helpful to survey the river,
sloughs, and pond shorelines for otter sign before setting traps for beaver, mink
or muskrat.
9. Warm water sloughs/ditches found on the property should not be rerouted into
the gravel ponds. The warm water ditches along the river bottom provide crucial
habitat that holds waterfowl long after freeze up. Running warm water ditches into
still water will decrease the amount of open water available for waterfowl forcing
ducks out of the area.
10. Finally, wetland preservation is essential to managing natural resources. The
goal of any land use proposal involving wetlands should be no net loss of the wet-
lands. Acre for acre replacement for destroyed wetlands should be a minimum ob-
jective in this plan.
If you have any questions concerning the information in this letter, feel free to
contact me at 352-2143. I look forward to working with Mr. Sandquist on this pro-
ject.
Best Regards,
_. -
Larry Rogstad
cc Rick Sandquist
Rick Moss, D.O.W.
file
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EXHIBIT I and J
SOILS AND VEGETATION
Most of the following information was supplied by Mr. Gary G.
Davis from the Ft. Morgan office of the Soil Conservation Service.
During numerous site visits with Mr. Rick Sandquist of WILDiand
MANagement Services, Mr Davis made suggestions and recommendation
regarding reclamation. We have incorporated Mr. Davis's recommen-
dations in the reclamation plan. WILDland MANagement Services has
provided more site specific information regarding basal areas and
percentage covers for the background vegetation information. In
addition, the topsoil information was obtained from observations we
made on the site and obtained from the Wetlands Report prepared by
ERO Resources.
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SOILS AND VEGETATIr ' EXHIBIT I/J (CONT.)
WILDland MANagement Services
P. 0. Box 23,
Orchard, CO 80649
Phone 303-645-2471
Steve O' Brian July 14, 1982
Environment, Inc.
7985 Vance Drive
Arvada, CO 80003
Dear Steve,
As per our phone conversation of last evening, I have researched
soils and vegitation for the proposed Sublette gravel mining site.
Gary Davis, Range Conservationist for the Soil Conservation
Service in Ft. Morgan, CO, has reviewed the soils information
available from the wetland analysis completed for you by Steve
Dougherty at ERO. Gary is comfortable with the data presented in
that wetlands report. He confided to me that a S. C. S. soil survey
of this site would take quite some time to get to due to bacKlogs
and time constraints, and that they are recommending the hiring of
_ outside contractors to do these types of surveys. There is no
need to duplicate efforts here.
Gary' s specific recommendations and comments based on his personal
observation and Knowledge of the site are:
Top Soil Depths are extremely variable across the entire project.
area. Average depths, based on ERO ' s data, are 5 to 6 inches.
_. Current Vegitative Cover as expressed by basal density ( the area
covered by stems alone if all top growth and thatch are
removed) is a maximum of 10% to 15%. Existing live ground
cover does not exceed 40%.
Seeding Mixture recommendation will be forwarded to you as soon
as it is completed by S. C. S. It will include Switchgrass,
Sand bluestem, Prairie sandreed, Indiangrass, . Alkali sacaton,
Western wheatgrass, and Prairie cordgrass. These are all
desireable range and wildlife species.
Cultural recommendations include seeding twice the normal dryland
_ rate per acre because of the critical nature of reclamation.
A spring cover crop should be planted first, then interseed
the grasses as soil, shade, and moisture conditions dictate.
That failing, the last resort alternative would be to mulch
with clean wheatstraw and/or manure. Fertalization may be
required at anywhere From 15 to 40 pounds of available
nitrogen per acre.
I hope these site specific recomendations provided by S. C. S. , and
the soils data provided by ERO meet the permitting criteria.
Sincerely;
Rick. L. San quist
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SOILS AND VEGETATIr ' EXHIBIT I/J (CONT.)
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE . . CO-ECS-5
SOIL CONSERVATION SERVICE (180-12-11)
-- COLORADO Rev. 4/92
PART I - GRASS SEEDING PLANNED
Producer: Sublette Land & Cattle Co. planner: Gary G. Davis Date: 8-6-92
Contract or Agreement 8 we Contract Item No. NA Field No. 1
Practice Name & No. ritir,l =za= Plant#1f%• * Irrigated Dr:iand K
Land Resource Area 67 Range Site Salt meadnu £ QanAv bottomland
Seedbed Preparation: Method Cover Crop Approximate dates Nov 1 - April 30
Dead Litter Cover; Crop residue Kind, Pounds residue needed. 75nn
Clean till, Firm Seedbed, Interseed, Other Sorghum or small grains
Seeding Operation: Drill X Interseed Broadcast Date Nov 1 - April 30
Drill spacing 7-1n" Type n n with Depth Planting depth 1/2"
Bands
Fertilizer: Pounds actual available nutrient per acre recommended.
Nitrogen (N2) 40 Phosphorus (P205) n Potassium (K)
Weed Control : Chemical, Kind & Amount2.4-n: Banvel & Othertlechanical mowing
Flash Grazing Dates First summer after seeding at minimum
Mulch: Kind Optional Amount Loon lbs/Ac. How applied spread
How anchored crimp Anchored depth 4"
Seed Recommendations * Planned acres undetermined at present time. Therefore
simply multiply column 113 times column #4 to determine column #5 in each
phase of reclamation. (1) (2)
Required PLS rates % of species
Species Variety per acre (100%) in mixture
Sand Bluestein Woodward 16.0 15
Prairie Sandreed Goshen 7.0 10
Switchgrass Blackwell 5.0 1S
Yellow indiangrass Cheyenne 10 0 15
Western Wheatgrass Arriha 16 0 20
A]kali Sikeston Salada_Saltalk 1 5
20
little Rim:scram rimarrnp 7 n
(3) (4) 11.0 (5) 10
Big Bluestein Kato
PLS seeding rate Total PLS lbs/
per species/Ac. - Planned species planned
(1)x(2) Acres (3) x(4)
2.4
. 7
. 75
-. 1 5
3 7
3
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1 . 1
SCS cost shared programs such as Great Plains, Watershed activities,
RCSD measures and any other program requires the use of Certified Seed
- (Blue Tag) if available.
Remarks Four wing salt bush is a uRtive shrub on the salt meadow site.
This should be added to the above grass seed_ox planted as seedlings. Also
there are many desirable forbs which could be included to enhance the seeding.
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SOILS AND VEGETATION EXHIBIT I/J (CONT.)
9. Aquolls-Aquents-Bankard 3—Aquolls and Aquents, gravelly substratum. This
nearly level map unit is on bottom lands and flood plains
Deep, level and nearly level, poorly drained and of all the major streams in the survey area. Aquolls,
somewhat excessively drained loamy soils and sandy which have a dark colored surface layer, make up about
loans formed in alluvium 60 percent of the µnit. Aquents, which have a lighter
This level and nearly level map unit is on flood plains colored surface layer, make up about 35 percent. About 5
along major streams throughout the survey area. It percent is Aquepts and Bankard sandy loam.
makes up about 5 percent of the total acreage. About 35 These are deep, poorly drained soils that formed in
percent is Aquolls, 20 percent is Aquents, 20 percent is recent alluvium. No one pedon is typical. Commonly the
_ Bankard soils, and 25 percent is soils of minor extent. sods have a mottled, mildly alkaline to moderately al-
Aquolls and Aquents form an intermingled complex kaline loamy or clayey surface layer and underlying
pattern along the outer limits of the bottom land, or flood material and are underlain by sand or sand and gravel
plain. Bankard soils are adjacent to the streams. Aquolls within 48 inches. In places they have a gleyed layer in the
and Aquents are poorly drained, and Bankard soils are underlying material.
somewhat excessively drained. Aquolls and Aquents are Most of the acreage is subject to flooding. The water
loamy and have a seasonal high water table. Bankard soils table is at or near the surface early in spring and recedes
have a sandy loam surface layer and sand underlying to as deep as 48 inches late in fall in some years.
material. These soils are used for rangeland and wildlife habitat.
Minor in this unit are the poorly drained Aquepts and Some small areas have been reclaimed by major drainage
the well drained Colombo, Haverson, and Nunn soils. and leveling and are used for irrigated crops.
This map unit is used mainly for rangeland and wildlife The potential native vegetation is dominated by alkali
habitat. Wetness and the hazard of flooding are the main sacaton, switchgrass, and western wheatgrass. Saltgrass,
limitations in farming and for most other purposes. The sedge, rush, and alkali bluegrass are also prominent.
potential is good for development of wetland wildlife potential production ranges from 3,000 pounds per acre in
habitat. This map unit also has good potential as a source favorable years to 2,000 pounds in unfavorable years. As
of sand and gravel. range condition deteriorates, the switchgrass, alkali
sacaton, and western wheatgrass decrease and saltgrass,
sedge, and rush increase.
Management of vegetation should be based on taking
half and leaving half of the total annual production. Seed-
ing is difficult and costly because numerous tillage prac-
tices are required to eliminate the saltgrass sod.
Switchgrass, western wheatgrass, alkali sacaton, tall
wheatgrass, and tall fescue are suitable for seeding. They
can be seeded into a clean, firm seedbed. Seedbed
preparation usually requires more than 1 year to
eliminate the saltgrass sod. A grass drill should be used.
Seeding early in spring has proven most successful.
Wetland wildlife, especially waterfowl, utilize this unit.
The wetland plants provide nesting and protective cover,
as well as some food. The nearby irrigated cropland,
where wildlife obtain much of their food and find protec-
tive cover, makes this unit valuable to both wetland and
openland wildlife.
Openland wildlife, especially pheasant, use this unit for
cover and nesting. Deer find excellent cover in some
areas.
These valuable wildlife areas should be protected from
fire and fenced to prevent encroachment and overuse by
livestock. They should not be drained.
These soils have good potential as a source of sand and
gravel. Capability subclass VIw; Salt Meadow range site.
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!tankard series 10—Ilankard sandy learn, 0 to 3 percent slopes. This
is a deep, somewhat excessively drained soil on flood
The IS:utkard series consists of deep, well drained to ex- plains at elevations of 4,150 to 5,000 feet. It formed in
cessively drained soils that formed in stratified sandy al- stratified recent alluvium along streams and rivers. In-
Inviunt. Banhard soils are on bottom lands. Slopes are 0 to chidesd areas mapping
noncal
careous
and gravel bars
3 percent. and
'Typically the surface layer of this [tankard soil is
It:utltrd soils are similar to the Ilavm'sou soils and are
brown sandy loans about 4 incites thick. The underlying
near the Aquolls and Aquents. Ilavcrsou soils are finer material to a depth of 60 inches is pale brown calcareous
textured in the C horizon. Aquolls and Aquents are sand stratified with thin lenses of sandy loam, loans, and
poorly drained. fine gravel.
Typical Peden of Itanlumd sandy learn, 0 to 3 percent Permeability is moderately rapid. Available water
slopes, 550 feet north and 2,9(111 feet west of the southeast capacity is low. The effective rooting depth is Il0 inches or
corner see. 30, 'I'. 5 N., It. 65 W. snore. Surface runoff is slow, and the erosion hazard is
low.
AI—,l to I; weaker brown granular structure;
6/3) sandy loatilt, ia brown Oscar 4/3) -'This soil is suited to limited cropping. It is s:irid :Ind
moist; weak kali g; r wavys-I, non, very friable; calcareous;
moderately alkaline; gradual, wavybonnd:rsy. subject Co flooding. Pasture is the best use. Tall wheat-
C—A to 60 inches; lade brows (IoY It 6/3) surd stratified with thin Ica- grass, tall fescue, and annual sweetelover are some of the
ses of loam, saintly loam, and sure gravel, brown (InYit 6/1) moist; most suitable crops. Light, frequent irrigation by fn rows
single grained; loose; CaICaruOlls; moderately alkaline. and flooding is best. Commercial fertilizer improves the
amount and value of forage produced.
- eats make
lop 0 soils parent o carbonates at the surface. Course frog- The potential native vegetation is (lionised erl by
mhe A to, op 0 to 1v lutrof of the soil.
switch sass, indimtgrass, sand bluestem, sand scold,saes,
The A het izm, has vnluu'nf G or ti dry and to f. moist and chrmna of 2 switchgrass,
3 . It is sassily loan or loamy sand. The C horizon Is commonly sand sideouts grama, needleandthread, and blue grama. Minch
or loamy sand. of this range site includes other soils and vegetation in
such a complex pattern that it is difficult to map them
separately. Potential production ranges from 2,5011 pounds
per acre in favorable years to 1,500 pounds in unfavorable
years. As range condition deteriorates, the tall and mid
grasses decrease; blue grama, sand dropseed, and Iorbs
increase; and forage production drops. Undesirable weeds
and annuals invade the site as range condition becomes
poorer.
Management of vegetation should be based on taking
half and leaving half of the total annual production. Seed
_ ing is desirable only in areas large enough to intersee'l on-
to prepare a seedbed. S vitchgrass, sand bluestem, sand
reed grass, sideoa is gram a, little bluestem, blue gram:', psi
bescent wheatgrass, and intermediate wheatgrass are
suitable for seeding. This soil can be seeded by using an
interseeder or a firm, clean sorghum stubble. A grass drill
is required. Seeding early in spring has proven most sue
cessful.
• This soil is generally not suited to the establishment
and growth of trees and shrubs. Onsite investigation is
needed to determine feasibility and possible tree and
shrub species.
-"- Wildlife is an important secondary use of this soil. The
cropland areas provide favorable habitat for ring-necked
pheasant and mourning dove. Many non game species can
be attracted by establishing areas for nesting and escape
cover. For pheasants, undisturbed nesting cover is essen-
tial and should be included in plans for habitat develop-
ment, especially in areas of intensive agriculture. Range-
land wildlife, for example, deer and antelope, can be at-
tracted by managing livestock grazing and reseeding
where needed.
This soil is not suited to urban or recreational develop-
ment because of the flood hazard. Capability_ subclass
IV w irrigated, VIw no nirrigated; Sandy Bottom land
range site.
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_ WELD COUNTY, COLORADO, SOUTHERN PART 121
TABLE 11 .--WILDLIFE HABITAT POTENTIALS— [See text for definitions of "good," "fair," "poor," and "very poor." Absence of an entry indicates the soil
was not rated]
Potential for habitat elements Potential as habitat for-__
Soil name and i Wild
map symbol Grain ; Grasses herbs- Shrubs 1 Wetland : Shallow Openland Wetland Rangeland
and seed and ceous I plants 1 water wildlife wildlife wildlife
crops'' ; legumes plants 1 areas ----r__
1 2 Good Good Fair Fair ;Poor ;Very poor Good Very poor Fa ir .
Altvan
(3A
Aquolls Poor Poor Good Fair ;Good Good Fair Good Fair .
;
Aquents
Poor Poor Good Fair ;Good Good Fair Good Fair .
_. 4'.
Aquolls Poor Poor Good Poor :Good Good Fair Good 1 Fair .
Aquepts Poor Poor Good Poor Good Good Fair Good Fair .
5, 6 Good Good Fair Fair Poor Very poor Good Very poor Fair .
Ascalon
7 Fair Good Fair Fair Poor Very poor Fair Very poor Fair .
Ascalon
8, 9 Good Good Fair Fair Poor Very poor Good Very poor Fair.
Ascalon
)( 10 Poor Fair Fair Fair ;Poor Very poor Fair Very poor Fair .
Bankard
11 , 12
Good Good Fair Fair Poor ;Very poor Good Very poor Fair .
Bresser
13 Very poor Very poor Fair Fair Very poor:Very poor Poor Very poor Fair .
Casc a jo
-- 14, 15 Good Good Fair Fair Poor ;Very poor Good Very poor Fair .
Colby
16, 17 Fair Good Fair Fair Poor ;Very poor Fair Very poor Fair .
Colby
18":
Colby Fair Good Fair Fair Poor Very poor Fair Very poor Fair .
Adana Fair Good Fair Fair Poor Very poor Fair Very poor Fair.
19, 20 Good Good Fair Fair Poor Very poor Good Very poor Fair .
Colombo
21 , 22 Good Good Fair Fair Poor Very poor Good Very poor;Fair .
— Dacono
23, 24 Good Good Fair Fair Poor Very poor Good Very poor Fair .
Fort Collins
26 Good Good Fair Fair ,Poor Very poor Good Very poor;Fair .
25, '
Haverson
27 Fair Fair Poor Poor ;Poor Poor Fair Poor Poor .
Heldt
28 Fair Fair Poor Poor ,Poor Very poor Fair Very poor,Poor.
Heldt
29 Good Good Fair Fair ;Poor ;Very poor Good Very poor Fair .
Julesburg
30 Good Good :Fair Fair ;Poor Very poor Good Very poor Fair.
Julesburg
See footnotes at end of table.
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TABLE 12.--ENGINEERING PROPERTIES AND CLASSIFICATIONS
(The symbol < means less than; > means greater than. Absence of an entry means data were not estimated !
I Classlflcatlon IFrag- I Percentage passing
Soil name and 'Depth' USDA texture I I Iments I sieve number-- _ Liquid I Plas-
map symbol I I 1 Unified I AASIITO I > 3 I 1 1 T limit ticity
' 1 I I Ilnchesl 4 1 10 I 40 1200 _ I Index
I N- f f I I Pet-1 I I 1— Pct ,
3• : i I I I I I
Aquolls I 0-48:Variable I --- --- --- --- I --- - --- ---
148-601Sand , gravelly :SP, SP-SM A-I 0-10 60-90 150-70 30-50 0-10 ' --- Or
-- I sand. I
I
Aquents 0-481Varlable --- --- I --- --- --- ---
48-601Sand and gravel SP, 5P-SM,A-1 0-10 60-90 150-70 30-50 0-10 --- ! OP
1 1 I
I
iq 0-4 ,Sandy loam ISM IA-2, A-4I 0 ,95-100190-100,60-70 30-40 I I FIP
11ankard 4-60:Fine sand , sand,ISP-SM, SMIA-2, 1 0-5 170-100160-100140-70 5-25 I - I HP
1 gravelly sand. I I A-3, I I I I
1 I A-1 I I 1 I I I
,
TABLE 13.--PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF SOILS
[The symbol < means less than; > means greater then. The erosion tolerance factor (T) is for the entire
profile. Absence of an entry means data were not available or were not estimated)
—I . I —T 1 I(Isk of corrosfon Eroslon!Wind
Soli name and Depth Permea- tellable Soil Salinity: Shrink- 1 T factorsierodl-
map symbol bility Ix water reaction I swell :Uncoated :Concrete bility
capacity_ :potential 1 steel 1 K t T ,group
fin —In71i In7In (-�1- Hmhos/cm: I I
I311
1 I
Aquolls 0-481 ___ ___ -__ 1 1___ 1--
48-601 >20 0.04-0.06 7.11-8,11 2-16 Low jlligh Moderate :--- :
I p _
Aquents , 0-481 --- , ___ ___ ___ 1 1 '___ 1__1118-601 >20 10.011-0.06 7.4-8.4 2-16 Low 1Iligh-----'Moderate I--- 1
I
1 f I 1
10 1 0-4 1 2.0-6.0 10.09-0. 121 7.4-8.4 I <2 :Low !Moderate :Low 10. 101 5 3
_ Dankard I II-601 6.0-20 :0.05-0.081 7.11-8.4 I <2 'Lou !Moderate 'Lou 10. 101
I ' I I I i
TABLE 14.--SOIL AND WATER FEATURES
[Absence of an entry indicates the feature is not a concern. See text for descriptions of symbols and such
terms as 'rare," "brief," and "perched." The symbol < means less than; > means greater than]
-- I T Ffoodrng I ]Ifg wterEa6f r JFe EC1
Soil name and Illydro-' 1 T I , f I Potential
map symbol I logic' Frequency Duration Months I Depth Kind Months Depthillard- 1 frost
IgrTo�
I ness I action
T T Ft In I--_ I.
I 1
3': 1 I I I
Aquolls D !Frequent---- Brief Apr-Jun10.5-1 .0,Apparent Apr-Jun >60 1 --- Nigh.
Aquents D 'Frequent---- Brief Apr-Junl0.5-1.0 Apparent Apr-Jun, >60. I --- :high.
I
I I I !
1 I 1 1 Y
10 I A 'Frequent---- ,Brief Mar-Junl >6.0 --- --- I >60 I --- !Low.
— Bankard I I I 1 1
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SOILS AND VEGETATII EXHIBIT IIJ (CONT.)
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
- jolt CONSERVATION SERVICE
SECTION II-E
RANGE SITE DESCRIPTION
, COLORADO FIELD OFFICE
Site Name: Salt Meadow #35
Site Number: 067XY035CO
072XY035CO
MLRA: 67 & 72
Date Approved: October, 1989
A. PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
1. Physiographic Features
Toog. ion fromg3350ytos6000rly feet. Thel ° gently landscape°hasp a typical lowland
ranges
lowland
meadow appearance.
2 . Climatic Features
a. Precipitation averages 11 to 18 inches annually. From
75 to 80 percent of the precipitation is received between
May and October. High intensity summer storms followed by
hot, dry, windy periods are common. Additional runoff
moisture from adjacent areas or watertable soils provides
more production that can be expected from rainfall on this
site.
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
0. 4 0 . 4 0. 8 1. 4 2 . 5 2 . 5 2 . 3 1. 8 1 . 3 0 . 8 0 . 4 0. 4
b. Average annual temperature is approximately 50°F. Length
of the frost free period averages about 130 to 160 days
and occurs from the middle of May through the end of
September.
3 . Native (Climax Potential) Vegetation
a. The potential plant community is about 80 to 90 percent
grasses, 5 to- 10 percent forbs and 5 to 10 percent shrubs.
Alkali sacaton is the dominant plant in the potential
plant community. Switchgrass, western wheatgrass, prairie
cordgrass, inland saltgrass, alkali bluegrass, Baltic rush
and Nebraska sedge are also prominent. Canada wildrye,
little bluestem, slender wheatgrass, big bluestem, other
sedges and rushes, American licorice and fourwing saltbush
may be present in small amounts . Cottonwood and willow of
river bottoms often form bordering plant communities to
this site and occasionally cottonwood or willow may be
seen on a soil inclusion associated with this site.
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page 2 #35
b. Relative percentage of total plant community by weight,
air-dry:
PLANT COMP.
SYMBOL COMMON NAME SCIENTIFIC NAME J PERCENT
GRASS AND GRASSLIKE PLANTS
_ SPAI ALKALI SACATON SPOROBOLUS AIROIDES 35 25
40
PAVI2 SWITCHGRASS PANICUM VIRGATUM 2020 25
AGSM WESTERN WHEATGRASS AGROPYRON SMITHII
SPPE PRAIRIE CORDGRASS SPARTINA PECTINATA 100 15
10
- POJU ALKALI BLUEGRASS POA JUNCIFOLIA 3 7
ANGE BIG BLUESTEM ANDROPOGON GERARDII
DISPS2 INLAND SALTGRASS DISTICHLIS SPICATA STRICTA 2 5
JUBA BALTIC RUSH JUNCUS BALTICUS 2 5
- CANE2 NEBRASKA SEDGE CAREX NEBRASCENSIS
AGTR SLENDER WHEATGRASS AGROPYRON TRACHYCAULUM 2 5
SCSC LITTLE BLUESTEM SCHIZACHYRIUM SCOPARIUM T 5
_ ELCA4 CANADA WILDRYE ELYMUS CANADENSIS TT 5
SPGR ALKALI CORDGRASS SPARTINA GRACILIS T 5
SONU2 YELLOW INDIANGRASS SORGHASTRUM NUTANS T 3
HOJU FOXTAIL BARLEY HORDEUM JUBATUM 1
T 5
OTHER NATIVE GRASSES
FORBS
GYLE3 AMERICAN LICORICE GYLCYRRHIZA LEPIDOTA T 5
IVXA RAG SUMPWEED IVA XANTHIFOLIA TT 3
GAPA6 SMALLFLOWER GAURA GAURA PAR EUPATORIODES
VIFLORA
1
BREVC FALSE BONESET CORYMBULOSA T 1
T 5
OTHER NATIVE FORBS
- SHRUBS AND HALF-SHRUBS
ATCA2 FOURWING SALTBUSH ATRIPLEX CANSCENS
T 5
CHNA2 RUBBER RABBITBRUSH CHRYSOTHAMNUS NAUSEOSUS T 3
OTHER NATIVE SHRUBS
1/ Names according to National List of Scientific Plant Names
SCS-TP-159
c. Overgrazing with cattle will result in big bluestem,
switchgrass, prairie cordgrass, alkali sacaton, western
wheatgrass and fourwing saltbush to decrease or disappear
from the plant community. Inland saltgrass , sedges,
rushes and several forbs and shrubs increase or invade the
site. Continued overgrazing usually results in a sodbound
stand of inland saltgrass on this site.
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page 3 #35
d. Basal area (the area of ground surface covered by perennial
vegetation at ground level) is approximately 50 percent.
e. Annual Production
If the range is in excellent condition, the approximate
total annual production (air-dry) is:
Favorable Years 3500 pounds/Ac
Normal Years 2800 pounds/Ac
Unfavorable Years 1800 pounds/Ac
Of this production, 5-10 percent will likely be
unpalatable or out of reach of grazing animals.
4. Native Animal Community Associated with the Potential Plant
Community:
Deer and pronghorn are the principal big game herbivores . Other
species that make use of this site include jackrabbit, other
small mammals and rodents, ground nesting prairie birds, shore
birds and waterfowl .
5. Soils
The soils of this site are deep, somewhat poorly drained and
occur on terraces and bottomlands. The soils formed in
calcareous alluvium. The soil texture ranges from sandy loam to
clay.
Permeability is slow to moderate with a high to moderate
available water capacity. Surface runoff is slow to moderate.
Effective rooting depth of these soils is 60 inches more.
Soil Surface Slope
Series Texture Range Phase
Alda loam 0-3 saline
Alda fine sandy loam 0-3 saline
Apishapa clay 0-3 -
Haverson loam 0-3 saline
Hayford silty clay loam 0-3 saline
Heldt clay loam 0-3 saline
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SOILS AND VEGETATI' ' EXHIBIT I/J (CONT.)
page 4 #35
Soil Surface Slope
Series Texture Range Phase
Koen loam 0-3 -
Koen silt loam 0-3 -
Lamo clay loam 0-3 -
Las loam 0-3 -
Las loam 0-3 saline
Las Animas fine sandy loam 0-3 -
Lebsack clay loam 0-3 -
Loveland clay loam 0-3 -
_ Limon clay 0-3 saline
Mosher clay 0-3 -
Nunn clay loam 0-3 watertable
Nunn clay loam 0-3 wet
Satanta loam 0-3 watertable
Satanta loam 0-3 wet
Wann clay loam 0-3 saline
Wann fine sandy loam 0-3 saline
Wesplain loam 0-3 -
Wesplain silty clay loam 0-3 -
__ 6. Location of Typical Examples of the Site.
a. Lambertson Ranch, N of Briggsdale, Weld, Co.
b. Crosby Ranch, Weldona, Morgan, Co.
c. Tamarack Ranch, S of Crook, Logan, Co.
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page 5 #35
S. MAJOR USES AND INTERPRETATIONS FOR
1. Grazing
a. This site provides excellent grazing for cattle and horses.
It also provides good forage for deer and pronghorn.
The animal forage preference changes as the growing season
progresses. Alkali sacaton, big bluestem switchgrass and
prairie cordgrass are very palatable through the summer.
These plants will benefit by deferment from grazing during
late spring and summer.
Vegetative palatability will influence proper use
considerations. The season of use, weather, kind of
grazing animal, past grazing use and the plant composition
will directly influence animal preference and performance.
b. Guide to Initial Stocking Rates
(1) Stocking rates given below are based on continuous
use for the entire growing season, and are intended
only as an initial guide. Forage needs are
calculated on the basis of 900 lbs of air-dry forage
per animal unit month (AUM) . To maintain proper use
and allow for forage that disappears through
trampling, small herbivore use, weathering, etc. , 35
percent of the palatable forage produced is
considered available for grazing by large
herbivores.
Condition Percent Climax
Class Vegetation ATILVS Ac AUM
excellent 76-100 .76-1. 0 1. 0-1. 3
good 51- 75 . 51-. 75 1. 4-1.9
fair 26- 50 .26-. 50 2 . 0-3 . 9
poor 0- 25 0-.25 4 .0-+
(2) Adjustments to the initial stocking rates should be
made as needed to obtain proper use. With
specialized grazing systems, large livestock breeds,
uncontrolled big game herbivores, inaccessibility,
dormant season use, presence of introduced species,
etc. , stocking rate adjustments will be required.
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page 6 #35
c. Vegetation Palatability by Animal Class J
ANIMAL PREFERENCE
G S S
COMMON NAME CSH EDP BBM
GRASS AND GRASSLIKE PLANTS
ALKALI BLUEGRASS HUH HUH MMM
ALKALI CORDGRASS MLM LLL MMM
ALKALI SACATON HMH MLM LLM
BALTIC RUSH LLL LLL LLL
BIG BLUESTEM HHH MMM MMM
CANADA WILDRYE MMM MMM MMM
FOXTAIL BARLEY MMM MLM MHH
INLAND SALTGRASS LLL MLM LLM
LITTLE BLUESTEM HMH LML MMM
NEBRASKA SEDGE HMH HML MMM
PRAIRIE CORDGRASS MLM LLL MMM
SLENDER WHEATGRASS HHH HMM MMM
SWITCHGRASS HMH MMM HHH
WESTERN WHEATGRASS HMH MMM LMM
YELLOW INDIANGRASS HHH MMM MMM
FORKS
AMERICAN LICORICE LML HMM MMM
RAG SUMPWEED LLL LLL LLL
SMALLFLOWER GAURA MHH MHH HHH
FALSE BONESET LML LMM LLL
SHRUBS AND HALF-SHRUBS
FOURWING SALTBUSH HHM HHH HHH
RUBBER RABBITBRUSH LLL LLL MMM
2/ Vegetation palatability by animal class is based on the
attractiveness of the plant to animals as forage. Grazing preference
changes from time to time and place to place depending on the animal
class , plant palatability and nutrient value, stage of growth, and
season of use.
Animal class symbols: Animal preference
symbols:
C - Cows S - Sheep H - Horses
H - High
E - Elk D - Deer P - Pronghorn M - Medium
L - Low
G _ Upland S _ Songbirds S _ Small U - Unknown
B Gamebirds B M Mammals
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page 7 #35
d. Major Poisonous Plants to Livestock V
No poisonous plants to livestock are known at this time on
this site.
2/ For additional information regarding poisoning by specific plants,
see Colorado Range Technical Note.
2 . Wood Products
No known potential production.
3 . Wildlife Values
This site has good potential for wildlife habitat especially
since it usually occurs in association with other sites that
provide good cover for wildlife. This site supports good
populations of deer and jackrabbit. Due to run-in water from
_ ajacent sites or the presence of a water table, nesting areas
for ducks and geese are frequently available in depression
areas.
4. Hydrological Interpretations
Soils in this site are grouped into "B" and "C" hydrologic
group, as outlined in the Soils of Colorado Loss Factors and
Erodibilitv Hydrologic Groupings handbook. Field
investigations are needed to determine hydrologic cover
conditions and hydrologic curve numbers. Refer to Peak Flows
_ in Colorado handbook, and SCS National Engineering Handbook,
Section 4 , for hydrologic curve numbers and determining runoff
quantities.
5. Recreation and Natural Beauty
This site has good aesthetic appeal and natural beauty. This
site often occurs in conjunction with sites that have trees
and in combination with them presents a pleasant change from
the droughty areas frequently adjacent to these sites.
6. Endangered Plants and Animals
No endangered plants or animals are currently known to be
dependent on this site.
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Soil Conservation Service, Colorado
Technical Guide RANGE SITE NO. 31
Section II E Field Office
August 1975
RANGE SITE DESCRIPTION
for
SANDY BOTTOMLAND
Land Resource Area: Central High Plains (67)
Central High Tableland (72)
A. PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
I . Physiographic Features
Elevation is about 5000 feet. Topography is nearly level to gently
sloping. Surface may be smooth or there may be minor undulations.
This site often occupies the first bench between the streambed and
higher sandy land. It may also be found in a few sandy valleys and
drainageways where there is some effect from extra moisture.
2. Climatic Features
High intensity summer storms and hot dry periods between storms are
common. The effect of the semi-arid climate is offset to some extent
by a slightly to moderately effective water table or by occasional
flooding , or both. The average annual precipitation is from 13 to
17 inches with 75 to 80% falling from April to September. Optimum
growing season of native plants is late spring and summer.
3. Native (potential ) Vegetation
The vegetation has a definite tall grass appearance, dominated by
switchgrass , Indian grass, prairie sandweed and sand bluestem, with
smaller amounts of various midgrasses such as side-oats grama, little
bluestem, needle-and-thread , and Canada wildrye are scattered through-
out. Tall dropseed , sand dropseed , sedges , inland saltgrass , pere-
nnial forbs , and western wheatgrass may make up about 20% of the
vegetative composition. The ground cover is uniform with no bare
spots. The optimum ground cover is about 40%. Litter is abundant in
and between the plants with several inches of the topsoil darkened
by organic matter.
Cottonwood trees may occur occasionally on this site.
1
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RANGE SITE NO. 31 Page 2
SANDY BOTTOMLAND
August 1975
Native (potential ) Vegetation and Guide for Determining Range
Condition.
Percentage composition by weight of the principal species may
total as much as:
Grasses:
Switchgrass 25
Sand bluestem 15
Prairie sandreed 12
Indian grass 10
Little bluestem 5
Side-oats grama 5
Needle-and-thread 5 •
Canada wildrye 5
Tall sand dropseed 3
Inland saltgrass 3
Western wheatgrass 3
Grass-like:
Sedges 3
Forbs:
Perennial forbs 3
Plants that ere most likely to increase when the range deterio-
rates are: kochia, Russian thistle, tamarix, and other annuals.
The native plant community of plants and grasses that will immedi-
ately decrease as a result of ecolocical changes that take place
or as a result or range deterioration will be: Indian grass ,
switchgrass, sand bluestem, and prairie sardreed. The mid grasses
may increase. for a while but with serious deterioration of the
range resource, these will be replaced by sand sagebrush, three-awn,
and inland saltgrass. These plants with further deterioration,
will be replaced with noxious forbs, low-producing perennials and
annuals.
4. Total Annual Production
Favorable years 2500 Pounds per Acre Air Dry
Unfavorable years 1200 "
Median years 1800
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RANGE SITE NO. 31 Page 3
SANDY BOTTOMLAND
August 1975
5. Solis
a. The soils are usually deep but may be shallow and underlain by
clean sand or gravel .. They vary in texture from sandy loam to
loose sand. The sandy texture with its faster intake, deeper
penetration and more ready release of moisture than heavier
soils, is the principal factor affecting plant growth. However,
extra moisture allows significantly higher production than other
sandy sites and offsets to some extent the moderate to low water
holding capacity. Consequently, the vegetation is a mixture of
tall and midgrasses with the tall grasses typical of slightly
more moist locations predominating. In general , the salt concen-
tration is not strong enough to seriously affect climax vegetation,
but it may cause such species as saltgrass to become abundant
when the range is misused. A lower moisture content in the upper
foot or two of soil often makes the effect of salts more pronounced
than on adjacent wet meadows. The site is not highly erodible,
— but is subject to severe wind damage if denuded.
b. Soils in this site are:
Bankard sandy loam
Bankard loamy sand
6. Rare, Threatened or Endangered Plants and Animals
Animals that may be endangered are listed under Site 29, as these
two sites are in close association with each other.
Marsh Hoe., hi Carved - dy/cu.r/eu, .nal Pere/1'1;4. Fe-lC•Oq •
7. Location of Typical Examples of the Site
Big Sandy at Limon, Colorado
8. Field Offices in Colorado where the site occurs :
301 Akron 338 Lamar
305 Brighton 341 Longmont
311 Cheyenne Wells 351 Simla
313 Colorado Springs 352 Springfield
322 Flagler 354 Sterling
323 Fort Collins 355 Byers
325 Fort Morgan 356 Trinidad
329 Greeley 370 Eads
333 Holly 371 Hugo
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RANGE SITE DESCRIPTION - Colorado - 1974
B. Major Uses and Interpretations for the SANDY BOTTOMLAND Range Site
Use of Product Value Rating
Not
High Medium Low Appli-
cable
1 . Grazing
Cattle X
Sheep
x
Horses X
2. Wood Products
3. Wildlife
X
Antelope
X
Bison
' X
Deer
X
Elk
X
Cottontail
X
Jackrabbit
X
Upland game birds
X
Waterfowl
X
4. Watershed
5. Recreation and Natural Beauty X
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V TRI-LAKES PROJECT OFFICE,9307 STATE HWY 121
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n REPLY TO ATTENTION OF July 15, 1992
Mr. Rick L. Sandquist
Wildland Management Services
P.O. Box 23
Orchard, Colorado 80649
Dear Mr. Sandquist:
Reference is made to your July 13, 1992 site meeting with Mr. Terry McKee of this
office which concerns a wetland delineation and map for Sterling Ready Mix by ERO. This
proposed gravel mining project is located in Section 23, Township 4 North, Range 61 West,
Weld County, Colorado.
This letter is to inform you that the wetland delineation is considered accurate and
acceptable by this office. The wetlands are considered to be waters of the United States
pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. If a proposed activity requires the placement
of temporary or permanent dredged or fill material into these waters, this office should be
contacted for proper Department of the Army permits.
This wetlands jurisdictional delineation is valid for a period of three years from the date
of this letter unless new information warrants revision of the delineation before the expiration
date.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please feel free to contact Mr. Terry
McKee of my staff at (303) 979-4120 and reference project number 199280315.
Sincerely,
7
TIM Y T. ' AR
Project Manage
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SOILS AND VEGETATIryN EXHIBIT I/J (CONT.)
PRELIMINARY JURISDICTIONAL
WETLAND DELINEATION OF
STERLING READY MIX PROPERTY
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
INTRODUCTION
A preliminary jurisdictional wetland delineation of the Sterling Ready Mix property was
conducted on June 3, 1992 by Steve Dougherty and Kate Willer of ERO Resources
Corporation of Denver, Colorado. The jurisdictional wetland delineation was performed
using the 1987 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE) delineation manual.
SHE LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION
The Sterling Ready Mix property is located in extreme eastern Weld County,
approximately 2.5 miles southwest of the town of Orchard, south of the South Platte
River, and north of Colorado Highway 34 in Sec. 23, T4N, R61W (Figure 1). The
portion of the site delineated covers approximately 142 acres that occur within the
historic floodplain of the South Platte River.
Two major vegetation types occur within the property. A cottonwood riparian woodland
occupies approximately 21 acres of the property and occurs primarily along the banks of
the South Platte River. The remaining 142 acres comprise the delineation area and are
best described as a bottomland mesic to wet grassland and is composed of a series of
abandoned overflow channels or scrolls that are characterized by soil saturated to or near
the surface or standing water and are typically dominated by three-square, sedges, and
rushes. Interspersed among these channels are areas of higher elevation with coarser-
textured soils that exhibit better drainage characteristics than the surrounding channels.
The higher elevations are typically dominated by salt grass, switchgrass, sand dropseed,
and kochia. Areas between the most elevated sites and the wetland depressions exhibit
soil and vegetation characteristics intermediate between the elevated areas and the
depressions. The site is currently used for winter cattle pasture.
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PRELIMINARY JURISDICTIONAL
DELINEATION
STERLING READY MIX PROPERTY
The majority of the site has a high water table that has been historically collected
through a series of ditches and used as a source of augmentation water to meet
downstream demands. At the time of this survey, all the soils were moist immediately
below the surface due to recent rains and most of the depressions were saturated or had
standing water. Due to the recent rains and spring conditions it was assumed that
groundwater levels were at or near their highest levels for the growing season.
The majority of the area delineated has been mapped by the Soil Conservation Service
(SCS) as Aquolls and Aquents, gravelly substratum, and is considered a hydric soil in
southern Weld County. The southwest corner of the site, previously delineated as
upland, was mapped by the SCS as Bankard sandy loam. The southeast corner and
northern portions of the site were mapped by the National Wetland Inventory as upland
(Figure 2). Based on our delineation, the NWI mapping is very inaccurate in the
southern portion of the site (i.e. what NWI considered upland was among the most
hydric areas of the site).
METHODS
The COE 1987 jurisdictional wetland delineation manual was used to determine
thresholds for meeting criteria indicative of jurisdictional wetlands. A total of 20 sample
sites were used to help determine the extent of jurisdictional wetlands (completed data
forms attached). The site was previously divided into the following 4 different types
during the upland delineation performed on March 30, 1992 (Figure 2). These 4 types
were based on the likelihood of meeting the 1982 wetland delineation manual criteria for
jurisdictional wetlands.
1. Sites clearly dominated by obligate wetland vegetation and soils saturated to or
near the surface of with water standing were delineated as wetlands (wetlands).
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PRELIMINARY JURISDICTIONALINEATION
STTEL WETLAND MIX PROPERTY
2. Areas with plant comrtiunities composed of a mix of wetland plants (i.e., OBL,
FACW, FAC) and typically elevated above obvious wetland areas were delineated
as potential wetland areas. These areas were typically borderline in meeting
wetland soils and hydrology criteria (potential wetlands).
3. Areas that had scattered stands of obligate wetland species (e.g., sandbar willow)
but typically did not meet soils or hydrology criteria (potential uplands).
4. Sites that were clearly elevated above wetland or potential wetland sites and did
not meet the soils, hydrology, and vegetation criteria (uplands).
These 4 types closely correspond to the following plant communities:
1. Wetlands - Typha latifola
Scirpus validus
Scirpus americanus/Eleocharis spp.
Carex nebraskensis/Juncos balticus
Juncos balticus/Carex praegracilis
2. Potential Wetlands - Distichlis spicata/Panicum virgatum
Distichlis spicata/Juncos balticus
Distichlis spicata
3. Potential uplands - Salk exigua/Bromus japonicas
4. Uplands - Sporobolus cryptandrus/Distichlis spicata
Sporobolus cryptandruslAgropyron intermedial
Kochia scoparia
Each unit was reviewed in the field. All areas dominated by the plant communities in
the first type were considered jurisdictional wetlands and not sampled if there was
standing water or the soil was saturated to the surface. In the remaining areas a
community sample approach was taken. Plant communities were sampled until the
investigators were confident that a particular plant community was or was not a
jurisdictional wetland on this site.
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SOILS AND VEGETATIC EXHIBIT I/J (CONT.)
PRELIMINARY JURISDICTIONAL WETLAND DELINEATION
STERLING READY MIX PROPERTY
RESULTS
Approximately 56 acres of jurisdictional wetlands were delineated for the site (Figure 3).
The majority of the potential wetland areas were determined not to meet the criteria for
jurisdictional wetlands. The majority of the areas previously determined to be wetlands
were determined to be jurisdictional wetlands. The results of the delineation are
summarized in Table 2. Table 1 is a list of species abbreviations used in the summary.
COMMENTS
Much of the area previously mapped as potential wetland and subsequently as upland
was dominated by saltgrass. This species (Dirtichlis spicata) is listed as both FACW
(seashore saltgrass) and NI (inland saltgrass) by FWS for Region 5. In bordering Region
8, saltgrass is assigned a facultative indicator, and it is noted that this assignment was
based on limited ecological information. Saltgrass is a notoriously poor indicator of
jurisdictional wetlands. Most areas dominated by saltgrass on the Sterling Ready Mix site
did not meet the hydrology criteria for jurisdictional wetlands.
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Table 1. The following species abbreviations are used in this report:
Asclepias speciosa ASSP
_ Bromus japonicas BRJA
Carex praegracilis CAPR
Cif-shun arvense CIAR
Crepis runcinata CRRU
Distic/tlis spicata DISP
Equisetum hycrnale EQHY
Glycynhiza lepidota GLLE
Junctts balticus JUBA
Kocltia scoparia KOSC
Panicum vngaturn PAVI
Plantago major PLMA
Pact pratertsis POPR
Salir exigua SAEX
Scirpus americanus SCAM
Spartina peclicnata SPPE
Sporobolus cpptandrus SPCR
Toxicodendron rydbergii TORY
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PROPERTY LINE
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I=I R. 61 W., 6TH P.M., WELD COUNTY COLORADO
SCALE IN FEET
EXHIBIT K
- CLIMATE
This information was downloaded from the Climatology Database
at Colorado State University. The average Daily temperature is 49 . 8
degrees and the average precipitations amount is 13 . 11 inches per
year. The Ft. Morgan is the closest data collections station to this
property.
SUMMARY OF MONTHLY CLIMATIC DATA FOR FORT MORGAN, COLORADO
FOR YEARS 1975-1991 SUBSTATION NO. 53038 DIVISION 4
LATITUDE - 40° 15' LONGITUDE - 103° 48' ELEVATION - 4320 FEET
MONTHLY MEAN AVERAGE TEMP(F) MONTHLY PRECIPITATION (IN)
AVE. MAX. YEAR MIN. YEAR AVE. MAX. YEAR MIN. YEAR
JAN 24.4 32.7 1981 13.2 1979 JAN 0.21 0.73 1990 0.00 1983
FEB 30.6 38.3 1991 20.9 1989 FEB 0.13 0.75 1987 0.00 1991+
-- MAR 39.3 44.9 1986 34.7 1987 MAR 0.77 2.66 1990 0.00 1985
APR 49.0 55.2 1981 42.7 1983 APR 1.23 3.40 1983 0.23 1988
MAY 58.4 62.5 1977 54.3 1983 MAY 3.06 6.46 1987 0.80 1989
_ JUN 69.3 73.5 1988 64.3 1983 JUN 2.09 3.82 1989 0.53 1980
JUL 75.7 78.0 1980 72.3 1990 JUL 1.83 6.20 1990 0.33 1983
AUG 72.8 78.5 1983 70.0 1979 AUG 1.67 3.34 1979 0.02 1985
SEP 64.1 67.8 1990 59.3 1985 SEP 0.90 3.12 1989 0.02 1978
OCT 50.7 54.5 1979 46.7 1984 OCT 0.64 2.52 1984 0.00 1980
NOV 36.8 43.1 1981 26.1 1985 NOV 0.48 1.36 1991 0.00 1984+
DEC 26.4 36.0 1980 13.1 1983 DEC 0.25 0.66 1982 0.00 1991+
ANN. 49.8 52.1 1981 47.4 1985 13.11 18.86 1990 9.01 1976
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EXHIBIT L
RECLAMATION COSTS
Reclamation costs are estimated assuming that the greatest
area of disturbance will exist when the Plant Site/Shop area is
disturbed and approximately 70% of the area is mined and partially
reclaimed. At that time we will have to replace 13 , 970 cubic yards
of topsoil, and revegetate 20.78 ac. ±. The table below outlines
the various areas of disturbance at that time. The amount of
topsoil that will be re-spread is based on an average of 5 inches.
These figures are then used in the calculations for the bond
amount.
STAGE TOTAL SOIL DEPTH
NEEDS RESOILING 20.78 5"
NEEDS SEEDING 20. 78
FERTILIZER 20.78
GRADING/SHAPING 20.78
ROAD 3 . 03
UNMINED 103 .88 (NO RECLAMATION REQUIRED)
LAKE 41. 78 (NO RECLAMATION REQUIRED)
REVEGETATION COMPLETE 16. 19
RESOIL @ 5" 15, 970 CY
TREES 250
ESTIMATED UNIT COSTS FOR RECLAMATION ITEMS:
Unit Cost
1. Grass seed mix $3 . 04/lb @ 9 . 43 bs/ac 28 . 67/AC.
2 . Fertilizer (assumed; actual will depend on soil
analysis) nitrogen-phosphate (18-46-0) @ $13 .20
per 100# and P2 05 (34-0-0) @ $5. 80 per 80# . . 19 . 00/AC.
3 . General Labor, 13 man hrs @ $8 . 00/hr . . . 104. 00/AC.
4 . Seed mixture drilling and mulch crimping . . 200. 00/AC.
5. Re-spreading soil and/or growth media with
scraper, haul less than 500 0. 85/YD3 2/
6. Grading and shaping 3 hrs/ac @ $80/hr. . . . 240. 00/AC.
RECLAMATION COSTS
1. Grass seed cost, 20. 78 ac @ $28. 67/ac $ 595. 80
2 . Fertilizer cost, 20.78 ac @ $19 . 00/ac 394 .82
3 . General labor, 20.78 ac ± @ $104 . 00/ac 2, 161. 12
4 . Seed mixture drilling, and fertilizing,
& crimping 20.78 ac @ $200. 00/acre 4, 156. 00
5. Resoiling, Haul distance - less than 500'
13 , 970 yd3 x $0. 85/yd3 11, 873 . 65
6. Grading and shaping, 20.78 ac. @ $240. 00/ac. 4 , 987 . 20
Net Total $ 24 , 168 .59
DM&G INDIRECT COSTS @ 19 . 2% 4 , 640. 37
TOTAL ESTIMATE $ 28 ,808 . 96
Approximate cost at 95% $ 27 , 368. 52
RECOMMEND BOND BE SET AT $27,400.00
1/ Cost of mulch is included in this cost.
2/ Figured using Cat Handbook and rental costs from local sources for 83%
efficiency, 641-B scraper, for the western slope.
EXHIBIT N
OTHER PERMITS AND LICENSES REQUIRED
1. An Air Pollution permit will be applied for prior to
commencement of operations.
2 . We will be applying for a NPDES permit to cover stormwater
runoff as required.
3 . This is a dredge operation and ground water will be exposed so a
Well Permit and temporary supply plan will be applied for.
4 . Proof of Weld County approval was received on December 23 , 1992 .
5 . A dredge fill permit (404) is required and will be applied for
and a copy will be submitted when received.
6. A Storm Water Management Plan (SWMP) will be prepared when oper-
ations start and be available for review at the scale house.
7 . We have contacted the Colorado Historical Society regarding a
cultural review for archeological information.
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EXHIBIT 0
SOURCE OF LEGAL RIGHT TO ENTER
STATE OF COLORADO )
ss. AFFIDAVIT
COUNTY OF LOGAN )
Robert C. McAtee, being first duly sworn upon oath, deposes and
says:
1. He is President of STERLING READY-MIX CONCRETE COMPANY, INC.
a Colorado corporation, and is empowered to act for and on behalf of
said corporation in all respects in connection with any applications,
petitions, contracts, correspondence, bonds or activities with or
before the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board.
2 . The surface and mineral rights in and to the property known
as the Orchard Pit is owned one hundred percent in fee simple by Sub-
kite South. STERLING READY-MIX CONCRETE COMPANY, INC. will mine the
property under a lease agreement with Sublette South. The lease is
available for inspection at the offices of the corporation in Ster-
ling, Colorado.
3 . The corporation is legally empowered to enter upon the sub-
ject lands and to conduct mining operations for construction and deco-
rative rock and other auxiliar !7
Robert C. McAtee
SUBSCRIBED and sworn to before me this .? day
of Wit %” , / , 1993 , by Robert C. McAtee, Presi-
dent of Sterling Ready-Mix Concrete Company,
Inc. , a Colorado corporation.
{ QT4 Notary Public
riBLG
Address: rGX 2,9/ _<-247/i-7 q, /o
My commission expires:
(Notarial seal)
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EXHIBIT P
OWNERS OF RECORD OF AFFECTED LAND - SURFACE AREA
Sublette South
7860 E. Berry P1. Suite #202
Englewood, CO 80111
OWNERS OF SUBSTANCE TO BE MINED
Sublette South
7860 E. Berry P1. Suite #202
Englewood, CO 80111
TOUCHING LANDOWNERS
Jones, John Edward and Lu Ann Stoll, Mary Elizabeth
3826 Stocksbridge P.O. Box 312
Sugarland, TX 77479 Sterling, NE 68443
Motley, Roger D. and Jo A. Sublette South
47527 U. S. Highway 34 7860 E. Berry P1. Suite #202
Wiggins, CO 80654-5301 Englewood, CO 80111
(Orchard Meadows) Sublette Land and Cattle Company
Connelly, Thomas H. & C/O Sublette General Partners
Munn, Gurnee, III 7860 E. Berry P1. Suite #202
c\o Thomas Connelly Englewood, CO 80111
518 17th St. Suite 1000
Denver, CO 80202
Lower Platte & Beaver
Ditch Company
319 Emerson
Hillrose, CO 80733
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EXHIBIT Q
MUNICIPALITIES WITHIN TWO MILES
None
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EXHIBIT R
NOTICE TO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
NOTICE OF FILING APPLICATION- c2
FOR COLORADO MINED LAND RECLAMATION PERMIT
FOR REGULAR (112) OPERATION Car 'I
NOTICE TO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY
STERLING READY-MIX CONCRETE COMPANY INC. , (Operator) has applied for a
reclamation permit from the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board
("the Board") to conduct mining operation in Weld County. The at-
tached information is being provided to notify you of the location and
nature of the proposed operation. The entire application is on file
with the Division of Minerals and Geology ("the Division") and the
local county clerk and recorder.
The applicant proposes to reclaim the land to wildlife habitat.
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 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 published 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 Division of
Minerals and Geology, 1313 Sherman St. , Room 215, Denver, CO 80203 ,
(303) 866-3567 .
Sterling Ready-Mix Concrete Company, Inc.
February 15, 1993
Hand Delivered
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EXHIBIT R (cont.)
NOTICE TO SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT
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
WELD DISTRICT
STERLING READY-MIX CONCRETE COMPANY INC. , (Operator) has applied for a
reclamation permit from the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board
("the Board") to conduct mining operation in Weld County. The at-
tached information is being provided to notify you of the location and
nature of the proposed operation. The entire application is on file
with the Division of Minerals and Geology ("the Division") and the
local county clerk and recorder.
The applicant proposes to reclaim the land to wildlife habitat.
Pursuant to C.R. S. 34-32-116 (7) (j ) the Board is required to confer
with the local Soil Conservation Districts before approving the post-
mining land use. Accordingly, the Board would appreciate your com-
ments on the proposed operation. Please note that, in order to pre-
serve 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 published 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 Division of
Minerals and Geology, 1313 Sherman St. , Room 215, Denver, CO 80203 ,
(303) 866-3567 .
Sterling Ready-Mix Concrete Company, Inc.
February 15, 1993
Hand Delivered
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EXHIBIT S
PROOF OF FILING WITH COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER
February 15, 1993
Weld County Clerk
915 10th Street
Greeley, Colorado 80631
Re: Application for a Mined
Land Reclamation Permit
Dear Sir/Madam:
We are delivering to you here with a permit application for the
Orchard Pit to be operated by Sterling Ready-Mix Concrete Company,
Inc. Five copies of the application are on file with the Division of
Minerals and Geology.
This copy of the application is delivered to you pursuant to
34-32-112 (10) (a) , Colorado Revised Statutes 1973 , as amended,
_ which states in part:
. . . .the applicant shall file a copy of such
application for public inspection at the office
of the county clerk and recorder of the county in
which the affected land is located.
Please acknowledge receipt of the copy of the permit application by
signing in the appropriate space provided below.
Yours truly,
ENVIRONMENT, INC.
Stevan L. O'Brian
Enclosure
RECEIVED THIS DAY OF February, 1993 ,
MLRB application for above mine,
Weld County Clerk and Recorder
By
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11c %otvc" Platte anJ i taUtr gtoeil (ompang
Hillrosalicracb 9N33
November 2, 1992
Rick L. Sandquist
Sublette South
7860 E . Berry Place
Englewood, CO 80111
Dear Rick:
This letter shall serve to confirm that you, as the land owner,
have informed us of the proposed dredge and fill operations in
Section 23 , Township 4 North, Range 61 West of the 6th P .M. in
Eastern Weld County, Colorado . This operation may take place
within 200 feet of existing drainage ditches and structures of
the Lower Platte and Beaver Canal Company, but not closer than 50
feet from the center line of said drainage ditch.
It is acknowledged and mutually agreed by the parties hereto that
there will be no injury to the rights of the Lower Platte and
Beaver Canal Company and we have no objections to the proposed
dredge and fill operation as described above.
Sincerely
Lower P e a Beaver Canal Company
. Robert Tuck, President
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PUBLISH-) NOTICE OF APPLICATION FIB..NG FOR
A MINED LAND RECLAMATION PERMIT
Pursuant to rules and regulations of the Colorado Mined Land
Reclamation Board and the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Act of 1976,
H.B. 1065) , notice is hereby given that the Colorado Mined Land
Reclamation Board will meet to consider an application by Sterling
Ready-Mix Concrete Company, Inc, P.O. Box 1149, Sterling, Colorado
80751 to conduct a surface mining operation for sand and gravel on
lands located in Part of the NE; NE:, SE: NE:, SW: NE;, NW4 NE;, AND
NE4 SE;, Section 23 , Township 4 North, Range 61 West, 6th Principal
Meridian, Weld County, Colorado.
Mining is estimated to start in 1993 and to be completed in the
year 2007 . The land will be reclaimed as private wildlife reserve.
Additional information may be obtained at the offices of the
Division of Minerals and Geology, 1313 Sherman Street, #215, Denver,
Colorado 80203 , (303) 866-3567, or at the office of the Clerk and
Recorder, Weld County, Greeley, Colorado.
Written objections to the application must be received at the
office of the Colorado Division of Minerals and Geology no later than
5 p.m. on the day of , 1993 .
STERLING READY-MIX CONCRETE COMPANY, INC.
Sterling, Colorado
First Publication:
Second Publication:
Third Publication:
Last Publication
Published in
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PROOF OF PUBLICATION
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NOTICE TO ADJOINING LAADOWNERS
CERTIFIED, RETURN
RECEIPT REQUESTED
(see Exhibit P for addressees)
Dear:
Re Sand and Gravel Pit, Orchard Pit
Pursuant to rules and regulations of the Colorado Mined Land
Reclamation Board and the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Act of 1976,
H.B. 1065) , notice is hereby given that the Colorado Mined Land
Reclamation Board will meet to consider an application by Sterling
Ready-Mix Concrete Company, Inc, P.O. Box 1149 , Sterling, Colorado
80751 to conduct a surface mining operation for sand and gravel on
lands located in Part of the NE4 NE;, SE4 NE;, SW; NE;, NW4 NE;, AND
NE; SE:, Section 23 , Township 4 North, Range 61 West, 6th Principal
Meridian, Weld County, Colorado.
Mining is estimated to start in 1993 and to be completed in the
year 2007 . The land will be reclaimed as private wildlife reserve.
Additional information may be obtained at the offices of the
Division of Minerals and Geology, 1313 Sherman Street, #215, Denver,
Colorado 80203 , (303) 866-3567, or at the office of the Clerk and
Recorder, Weld County, Greeley, Colorado.
Written objections to the application must be received at the
office of the Colorado Division of Minerals and Geology no later than
5 p.m. on the day of , 1993 .
Sincerely,
STERLING READY-MIX CONCRETE COMPANY, INC.
Robert C. McAtee
President
Article Number
80
CERTIFIED MAIL RECEIPL
81
LOCAL GOVERNMENT APPROVAL
RESOLUTION
RE: APPROVE SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT FOR OPEN
PIT SAND AND GRAVEL MINING AND MATERIALS PROCESSING IN THE A
(AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT - SUBLETTE SOUTH
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
23rd day of December, 1992, at the hour of 10:00 a.m. in the Chambers of the
Board for the purpose of hearing the application of Sublette South, 7860 E. Berry
Place, Englewood, Colorado 80111, for a Site Specific Development Plan and
Special Review Permit for open pit sand and gravel mining and materials
processing in the A (Agricultural) Zone District on the following described real
estate, to-wit:
Part of the El, Section 23, Township 4
North, Range 61 West of the 6th P.M. , Weld
County, Colorado
WHEREAS, said applicant was represented by Steve O'Brian, and
WHEREAS, Section 24.4.2 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance provides
standards for review of said Special Review Permit, 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 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. The proposal is consistent with the Weld County Comprehensive
Plan Urban Growth Boundary Area Goals and Policies. The City
of Fort Lupton has reviewed this proposal and has recommended
approval of the request.
m
z b. The proposal is consistent with the intent of the Agricultural
yZone District and is provided for as a Use by Special Review.
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Z Y C7 c. The uses which would be permitted will be compatible with the
T 6 existing surrounding land uses which include irrigated
yco a agricultural production, residences, a nursery and the Platte
Q River. The uses which would be permitted will be compatible
with the future development of the surrounding area as
C7 permitted by the existing zoning.
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT 'PROVAL (cont)
SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT - SUBLETTE SOUTH
PAGE 2
d. The property is located in the 100-year floodplain.
Conditions of Approval and Development Standards address this
concern.
e. The applicant has demonstrated a diligent effort to conserve
productive agricultural land in the locational decision for
the proposed use.
f. Special Review Permit Development Standards will 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 Site Specific Development Plan and
Special Review Permit for open pit sand and gravel mining and materials
processing in the A (Agricultural) Zone District on the hereinabove described
parcel of land be, and hereby is, granted subject to the following conditions:
1. The attached Development Standards for the Special Review Permit
shall be adopted and placed on the Special Review plat prior to
recording the plat. The plat shall be delivered to the Department
of Planning Services and be ready for recording in the Weld County
Clerk and Recorder' s Office within 15 days of approval by the Board
of County Commissioners.
2. The Special Review activity shall not occur nor shall any building
or electrical permits be issued on the property until the Special
Review plat is ready to be recorded in the office of the Weld County
Clerk and Recorder.
3. Prior to exposing groundwater or diverting water out of priority,
evidence shall be provided to the Department of Planning Services
that either a gravel pit well permit or a substitute water supply
plan has been approved by the State Engineer, Division of Water
Resources.
4. Prior to the Special Review activity occurring on this property,
evidence shall be provided to the Department of Planning Services
that a dust abatement plan has been submitted to, and approved by,
the Weld County Health Department.
5. Within 90 days of approval by the Board of County Commissioners, the
applicant shall submit a road maintenance agreement for Weld County
Roads 93.5 and 42.5 to the Board of County Commissioners for review
and approval.
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT PROVAL (cont)
SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT - SUBLETTE SOUTH
PAGE 3
— The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded,
adopted by the following vote on the 23rd day of December, A.D. , 1992.
`J�fnn/' /// BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ATTEST: //V /Z��� WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
Weld County/// Clerk to the Board sa.
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George Kennedy, Chairman
BY: ��L�Y i N ( /� �",- L X.4 /af
Deputy Clerk to the Boa Constance L. Harbert,- Pro-Tem
APPROVED AS FORM: W.
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County Attorney Go . Lac %
Lacy'
(NV %` `lv O7
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT 'PROVAL (cont)
SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN
SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
SUBLETTE SOUTH
USR #990
1. The Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for open pit
sand and gravel mining and materials processing in the A (Agricultural)
Zone District as submitted in the application materials on file in the
Department of Planning Services and subject to the Development Standards
stated herein.
2. Approval of this plan may create a vested property right pursuant to
Section 90 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance.
3. The property shall be maintained in compliance with the requirements of
the Army Corps of Engineers.
4. This item was deleted.
5. The operator of the facility shall have sufficient equipment available to
implement the dust control plan approved by the Weld County Health
Department.
6. All liquid and solid wastes shall be stored and removed for final disposal
in a manner that protects against surface and groundwater contamination.
7. Any required emissions permit shall be obtained from the Air Pollution
Control Division, Colorado Department of Health, for fugitive dust and
odors.
8. No permanent disposal of wastes shall be permitted at this site.
9. Fugitive dust shall be controlled on this site.
10. The maximum permissible noise level shall not exceed the industrial limit
of 70 dB(A) , as measured according to 25-i2-102, Colorado Revised
Statutes.
11. Adequate toilet facilities approved by the Weld County Health Department
shall be provided on-site for employees.
12. An individual sewage disposal system is required for the proposed facility
and shall be installed according to the Weld County Individual Sewage
Disposal Regulations. A vault system is adequate, but does require a
permit.
13. Any required NPDES permit shall be obtained, and/or amended, from the
Water Quality Control Division of the Colorado Department of Health, if
appropriate for the increased operation.
14. The applicant shall remove, handle, and stockpile overburden soil, sand,
and gravel from the facility area in a manner that will prevent nuisance
conditions.
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT PROVAL (cont)
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS - SUBLETTE SOUTH
PAGE 2
15. The operator shall provide a water supply approved by the Weld County
Health Department for human consumption.
16. An Individual Sewage Disposal System Permit must be finalized and approved
by an Environmental Protection Specialist within one (1) year of the
application date.
17. A stormwater discharge permit from the Colorado Department of Health,
Water Quality Control Division, shall be obtained for all construction
activities that disturb more than five (5) acres.
18. The property shall be maintained in compliance with the Weld County Flood
Hazard Overlay District requirements.
19. All construction on the property shall be in accordance with the
requirements of the Weld County Building Code Ordinance.
20. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the
Design Standards of Section 24.5 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance.
21. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the
Operation Standards of Section 24.6 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance.
22. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the
operation policies of Section 44.4 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance.
23. Personnel from the Weld County Health Department and Weld County
Department of Planning Services shall be granted access onto the property
at any reasonable time in order to ensure the activities carried out on
the property comply with the Development Standards stated herein and all
applicable Weld County Regulations.
24. The Special Review area shall be limited to the plans shown herein and
governed by the foregoing Standards and all applicable Weld County
Regulations. Major changes from the plans or Development Standards as
shown or stated 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 or Development Standards
are permitted. Any other changes shall be filed in the office of the
Department of Planning Services.
25. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with all
of the foregoing Development Standards. Noncompliance with any of the
foregoing Development Standards may be reason for revocation of the
Permit by the Board of County Commissioners.
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CERTIFICATE OF SECRETARY
I, Marjorie L. McAtee, Secretary of Sterling Ready-Mix Concrete
Company, Inc. , a Colorado Corporation, certify that on the
day of .DecCnIA7e,- a -z , i 5 , the Board of Directors of the
corporation consented to the following resolution, pursuant to Section
7-4-122 of the Colorado Corporation Code. The following resolution
was proposed, seconded and unanimously adopted by the Board.
RESOLVED, that ROBERT C. MCATEE, President of the corporation,
is authorized to sign and execute for and on behalf of the corporation
all applications, reclamation bonds, petitions, contracts, corres-
pondence and any and all other documents to be submitted to and filed
with the Division of Minerals and Geology under the provisions of the
Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Act, Colorado Revised Statutes 1973 ,
as amended, Article 32 ; and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that ROBERT C. MCATEE, President of the corpo-
ration, is authorized and empowered to represent and act for the
corporation in any capacity in connection with any acts or activities
with or before the Mined Land Reclamation Board under the provisions
of the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Act, and any action taken by
said Robert C. McAtee, for and on behalf of the corporation shall in
all respects be considered the act of the corporation; and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that ROBERT C. MCATEE, President of the corpo-
ration is authorized to sign and execute for and on behalf of the
corporation all applications for zoning, rezoning, special use per-
mits, conditional use permits, special exceptions and any other forms
required by county or city government relating to the corporation's
mineral extraction activities.
DATED this p1/2.1 day of /Z'r.r_tea re' , 1993
Marjo ie L. McAtee, Secretary
SUBSCRIBED and sworn to before me, a Notary Public, this
:)`11 day of -Ir-4..x , s_j
My commission expires: z!C</ ,7 2, /25
Notary Public
(NOTARIAL SEAL) /
Address: l
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REGULAR OPERATION (112)
RECLAMATION PERMIT
APPLICATION FORM
CHECK Off: _XX New Application (Rule 2) , Amendment Application (Rule 1 .8)
Conversion Application (Rule 1 .10)
This 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) £1gntd copies of the signed
application form, Five Copies of Exhibits A—S, and a check for the application fee
described under (3) below. To expedite processing, please provide the information in
the format and order described in this form.
GENERAL OPERATION INFORMATION
Type or Print clearly, in the space provided, all information described below.
1 . Applicant/Operator Name: pr1ing_Eggdy_Mix ConQrele Companv.,_bnc .__
1 .1 Type of Organization (corporation, partnership, etc.) : Corporatism____._
2. Operation Name (Pit, mine or site name) : OrrjRLl Ell
2.1 I.R.S. Tax ID No. or Social Security No. : 84-061453 7
3. Permitted Acres : _$ 1j__ 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/gold/borrow) : _Srmygl__
5. Name of owner of surface of affected land Sublette South
6. Name of owner of subsurface of affected land Suplglte South_______
If 2 or more owners, refer to Exhibit P.
7 . Type of Mining Operation RX Surface _ Underground
8. Location Information. The center of the area where the majority of the mining
will occur lies in:
COUNTY: Weld
PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN (check one) : {ll 6th (Colorado) _ 10th (New Mexico) _ Ute
TOWNSHIP (write number and check direction) : T 4 XX NORTH _ SOUTH
RANGE (write number and check direction) : R Al_ _ EAST _WEST
SECTION (write number) : S
QUARTER SECTION (check one) : NE NW X SE , SW
QUARTER/QUARTER SECTION (check one) : _ NE _ NW XX SE _ SW
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
(miles and direction 3.5 miles east_DfEestera. 4 miles sculh_of__
from nearest town and
approximate elevation HWY 34 on WCR 93 . approx,_glgys 4430
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9. Correspondence Information
APPLICANTIOPERATOR (name, address and phone of name to be used on permit)
Individual's Name: R2te C:_McA, gg
Company Name: Stgrli g y,Mix Concr, _Co, . Ia.Q
Street: Pty Box_1141
City : ----
State: Coiorld9_ Zip Code: 80751
Area Code: (303) Telephone: 522-6500
PERMITTIaVG CONTACT (if different from applicant/operator above)
Individual's Name: Stevan L. O'Bliaa _
Company Name: —i✓Avikanmgnt.
Street: —1985 Vans& Dry
City: dada.
State: Colorado Zip Code: 80203
Area Code: 303 Telephone: 423-2297
INSPECTION CONTACT
Individual's Name: RotaL _MpAteg_____ _
Company Name: Sterling Reedy Itix CSLIMI .. Q_Co. . IIIc_Street: PLO, Pog_LA2�____
City : Sterling__ —
State: Colorado Zip Code: 80751______
Area Code: —13Q3) Telephone: ___5.22-650a
1_ TE_Q.R F Mk_LAELUWNEE_Lii�ux1
Agency: Not app114ak1e —
Street:
City: —State: Zip Code:
Area Code: Telephone: --
CC; STATE OR FEDERAL LAMlPQHNEL (ii_gnyi
Agency: Not applj&able
Street: _—
City:
State: — Zip Code:
Area Code: Telephone:
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10. Primary future — Cropland (CR) _ Pastureland (PL) General Agriculture (GA)
(post-mining Rangeland (RL) Forestry (FR) _ Wildlife Habitat (WL)
land use Residential (RS) XX Recreation (RC) _ Industrial/Commercial( IC)
(check one) : Developed Water Resources (WR)
11 . Primary present _ Cropland (CR) _ Pastureland (PL) General Agriculture (CA)
land use xA Rangeland (RL) _ Forestry (FR) _ Wildlife Habitat (WL)
(check one) : _ Residential (RS) _ Recreation (RC) _ Industrial/Commercial( 1c)
_ Developed Water Resources (WR)
12. nntl_QXMininn: — Quarry (QR) _ Solution (SO)
12a. olhex: Briefly explain mining method (e.g. Placer, truck/shovel) .
__gramal_xill_ e_dred& &1xQm deagail._lsadEra_and_tsucka_Kill_hflult___
13. -On_Qike_nrQQgaaing: Solution (SO) _ Chemical (CH) _ Thermal (TH)
_ Heap Leach (HL) Vat Leach (VL)
14. Apolijjtion Fgg:
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 than
the application fee is $1 ,875
An applicant will not be issued a reclamation permit until notified by the Division
that this application gng 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 days from the date the application 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 affect at the time
the permit is issued.
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Notice_Reauirgmtnt8
Immediately after 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 owner 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 the 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 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.
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 certify that the operation described
herein has me.t 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)
feet of the affected lands. However, where there is an agreement between the
applicant/operator and the persons having an interest, in the structure that
damage to the structure is to 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 thru a Board finding.
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4. I understand that the 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 57241 ,, day of ���/ ��-v-i�y , /975.
Applicant/operator If Corporation Attest ;($ga,X);l(i
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By: RohgrI_Cs McAteg B �_ .. kl 1y.•��
Title: Praidenr^ — Corpprate Secret'iy or Equivalent
Town/City/Count f;,,C]er.k:,-", '.`'
7]1'.1'1
State of COLORADO
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County of LOGANv____)
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by .<< e C≤ /7;1 n�X f as , E.,,,,,di..'T"/ of
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