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WELD COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Tuesday, April 20, 1993
12:00 noon - Weld County Planning Commission Luncheon - Country Buffet,
1733 Greeley Mall Annex, Greeley, Colorado.
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1:30 p.m. - Public Meeting of the Weld County Planning Commission, County
Commissioners' First Floor Hearing Room (#101) , Weld County
Centennial Center, 915 Tenth Street, Greeley, Colorado.
ROLL CALL Judy Yamaguchi - Chairperson,/ Bud ClemonsV
Don Feldhaus - Vice-Chairman Jean Hoffman
Juliette Kroekel Richard Kimmel
Shirley Camenisch ' / Bill O'Hare t1
Tom Rulon
1. CASE NUMBER: USR-1004
APPLICANT: Ed and Carol Lind, c/o Lind, Lawrence, and Ottenhoff
REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review permit
for a single family dwelling unit on a lot less than the
minimum lot size in the A (Agricultural) zone district.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the N2 of Section 6, T6N, R66W of the 6th
P.M. , Weld County, Colorado.
LOCATION: South of Weld County Road 74, approximately .25 miles east of
Weld County Road 25.
2. CASE NUMBER: USR-1005
APPLICANT: Ed and Carol Lind, c/o Lind, Lawrence, and Ottenhoff
REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review permit
for a single family dwelling unit on a lot less than the
minimum lot size in the (A) Agricultural zone district.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the N2 of Section 6 , T6N, R66W of the 6th
P.M. , Weld County, Colorado.
LOCATION: South of Weld County Road 74, approximately .5 miles east of
Weld County Road 25.
3. CASE NUMBER: USR-1006
APPLICANT: Henry and Marjorie Rickers
REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review permit
for a Recreational Facility (Golf Driving Range) in the A
(Agricultural) zone district.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the N2 SE4 of Section 22, TIN, R68W of
the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado.
LOCATION: Approximately .25 miles south of Erie on the west side of I-25
and .25 miles north of Weld County Road 6.
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4. CASE NUMBER: USR-1007
APPLICANT: Greeley Cellular Telephone Company
REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review permit
for a Major Facility of a Public Utility (Cellular
Telecommunications Facility) in the A (Agricultural) zone
district.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the NW4 of Section 21, T9N, R59W of the
6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado.
LOCATION: Approximately 4 miles northeast of the Town of Keota.
5. CASE NUMBER: USR-1008
APPLICANT: Greeley Cellular Telephone Company
REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review permit
for a Major Facility of a Public Utility in the A
(Agricultural) zone district.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the SE4 of Section 33 , T11N, R66W of the
6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado.
LOCATION: Approximately 2 miles southeast of the Town of Rockport.
6. CASE NUMBER: AM USR-248
APPLICANT: Varra Companies, Inc.
REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and an Amended Special Review
permit for a sand and gravel mine in the A (Agricultural) zone
district.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the NE4 and E2 SE4 of Section 31, T3N,
R67W of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado.
LOCATION: West of Weld County Road 15 and north of Weld County Road 26.
7. Consider proposed amendments to Sections 20 and 30 of the Weld County
Building Code Ordinance.
8. Consider proposed amendments to Sections 36, 42, 43 , and 46 of the Weld
County Zoning Ordinance.
BEFORE THE WELD COUNTY, COLORADO, PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION OF RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Moved by Bill O'Hare that the following resolution be introduced for passage by
the Weld County Planning Commission. Be it resolved by the Weld County Planning
Commission that the application for:
CASE NUMBER: Amended USR-248
NAME: Varra Companies, Inc.
ADDRESS: 2130 S. 96th Street, Broomfield, CO 80020
REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and an Amended Special Review permit
for a sand and gravel mine in the A (Agricultural) zone district.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the NE4 and E2 SE4 of Section 31, T3N, R67W of the
6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado.
LOCATION: West of Weld County Road 15 , north of Weld County Road 26.
be continued indefinitely, based on the recommendation of the Department of
Planning Services' staff, to allow time for the applicant to address the concerns
of the State of Colorado, Division of Water Resources, St. Vrain and Left Hand
Water Conservancy District, and Central Colorado Water Conservancy District.
Bud Clemons seconded the motion.
VOTE:
For Passage js�i, Against Passage
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Bill O'Hare
Judy Yamaguchi
Juliette Kroekel
Shirley Camenisch
Bud Clemons
The Chairperson declared the resolution passed and ordered that a certified copy
be forwarded with the file of this case to the Board of County Commissioners for
further proceedings.
CERTIFICATION OF COPY
I, Sharyn Ruff, Recording Secretary for the Weld County Planning Commission, do
hereby certify that the above and foregoing resolution is a true copy of the
resolution of the Planning Commission of Weld County, Colorado, adopted on April
20, 1993.
Dated the 20■1 of Aril, 1993.
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Sharyn F. Ruff
Secretary
DATE: April, 20, 1999
CASE NUMBER: Amended tUSR.-248 ,
NAME: Varra Companies, Inc.
ADDRESS: 2130 S. 96th Street, Broomfield, CO 80020
REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review permit for a
sand and gravel in in the A (Agricultural) zone district.,
' LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the NE4 and E2 SE4 of Section 31, T3N, R67W of the
6th P.M, , Weld County, Colorado.
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. LOCATION: West of Weld County Road 15, north of Weld County Road 26. f.
THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES' STAFF RECOMMENDS THAT THIS REQUEST BE I.
APPROVED FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS:
1. The submitted materials are in compliance with the application requirements
of Section 24.7 and Section 44 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance. , `
2. It: is the opinion of the Department of Planning Services' stasi°f that the ' R
applicant has shown compliance with Section 24.3 of the Weld County Zoning t'
Ordinance as follows:
- The proposal is consistent with the Urban Growth Boundary Area goals
and policies as act forth in the Weld County Comprehensive Plan. The ,
Town of Mead and the Tri-Area Planning Commission have reviewed the '
request and have no objections to the ''j proposal. The proposal. is also V,;
consistent with the Mineral Resource goals and policies set forth in
the Comprehensive Plan. The Mineral Resource goals and policies ['''ii
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promote the reasonable and orderly development of mineral resources '�I
and provide for conservation of lands which provide valuable natuzaL 1`.
mineral deposits for potential future use in accordance with Colorado :.•"'
State Law,
- The proposal is consistent with the intent of the Agricultural zone
district end is provided for as as use by special review,
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- The uses which would be permitted will be compatible with the existing '';
surrounding land uses which include other mining operations, the Saint
Vrain Sanitation District treatment plant, agricultural production, ,
oil and gays production, and rural residences_ The uses which would be
permitted would be compatible with the future development of the
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area as
surrounding permitted by the existing zoning and with future
development as projected by the master plazas of the Town of bead and
the 'rri-Area Planning Commission.
The property is located in the Flood Hazard Overlay District. Special :
Review permit development standards address this issue.
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RECOMMENDATION, Amended uSR.-248
Varna Companies, Inc,
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- Spacial Review Permit Development Standards will 'provide adequate
protection of the health safety, and welfare of the neighborhood and
County.
This recommendation is based, in part, upon a review of the application materials
submitted by the applicant, other relevant information regarding the request, and
reepon.as from referral entities.
The Department of Planning Services' staff recommendation for approval is
conditional upon the following:
l.j` The attached Development Standards f r 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 Spacial 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 Clark and
Recorder.
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Prior to excavation on the 80 acre parcel which is added to
this permit as
an amended area, the applicant shall submit evidence to the Department of
Planning Services' staff that al substitute supply pl Jhas been approved by
the1State Engineer' s Office) 17 vision of Wler Reseurces. The applicant
shall also submit evidence that a well rmit has been applied fo .. When
the , ,,s11___pe_rmit has been approved a co he—we-1-1--perm hall. be
submitted to the Department of Plannir Services.[ The a
show that a wel f PPlicent shall. 41,$0 ,
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required _ mended SUP-248,248_ roved July 17, 1985. ) —
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Prior to the installation of tanks for fueling vehicle and prior to
building or moving any structures on the site, plans shall be submitted co
the Mountain View Fire Protection District for review and approval.
S. Prior to any activity occurring on the 80 acre amendment parcel:
- the property shall be examined for wetlands pursuant to
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Section 404 of ,the Clean Water ,Act. , Any wetland areas
discovered shall be delineated and mapped. A copy of the
wetlands examination and any required delineation or mapping ``'
shall be supplied to the Department of Planning Services.
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a dust abatement plan shall be submitted to the Weld County ':'
Health Department for review and approval.
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RECOMMENDATION, Amended T]SR-248
Varrm Companies, Inc.
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6. Prior to recording the Special Review permit plat, the following notes
shall be placed on the plat:
a) The Mined Land Reclamation Board has the authority to issue permits
for mining and reclamation activities. Activities related to mining
and reclamation are) therefore, under the ,jurisdiction of the Mined
Land Reclamation Board; however, Weld County has jurisdiction of those
matters outlined in the Development Standards.
b) The use of this property as a sand and gravel mine shall not cause
injury to vested or conditional water rights. If the use may result
in injury to vested or conditional water right, prior to excavation,
the operator shall either present an agreement with, a water
conservancy district or water user group which encompasses the .
location of the use within its boundaries, 4 plan of exchange or
substitute supply approved by the State Engineer or a decreed plan for
augmentation approved by the District Court for Water Division No. 1
which prevents injury to vested and condition crater rights,
7. Prior to recording the Special Review permit plat, the plat shall be
amended to show the following:
a) a vicinity map.
b) all proposed operating structures, parking areas, ingress and egress, 1
stockpile areas, circulation routes, and the general location of
equipment which will be moved as operations proceed such as portable
crushing and screening plants.
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.c) the correct boundaries of the Floodway and .Ploodprone areas.
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e) certificates for the property owner, Planning Commission, and Board of f,;:
County Commissioners. t,:.:
$ Prior to scheduling before the Board of County Commissioners, a road ?`':
maintenance and improvements agreement shall be submitted to the Board of
County Commissioners for approval. The agreement shall identify the
traffic expected to be .,`
p gen.eratra�l by the operator, access points, and'haul
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DATE: April 20, 1993
CASE NUMBER: Amended USR-248
NAME: Varra Companies, Inc.
ADDRESS: 2130 S. 96th Street, Broomfield, CO 80020
REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review permit for a
sand and gravel mine in the A (Agricultural) zone district.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the NE4 and E2 SE4 of Section 31, T3N, R67W of the
6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado.
LOCATION: West of Weld County Road 15, north of Weld County Road 26.
THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES' STAFF RECOMMENDS THAT THIS REQUEST BE
APPROVED FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS:
1. The submitted materials are in compliance with the application requirements
of Section 24.7 and Section 44 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance.
2. It is the opinion of the Department of Planning Services' staff that the
applicant has shown compliance with Section 24.3 of the Weld County Zoning
Ordinance as follows:
- The proposal is consistent with the Urban Growth Boundary Area goals
and policies as set forth in the Weld County Comprehensive Plan. The
Town of Mead and the Tri-Area Planning Commission have reviewed the
request and have no objections to the proposal. The proposal is also
consistent with the Mineral Resource goals and policies set forth in
the Comprehensive Plan. The Mineral Resource goals and policies
promote the reasonable and orderly development of mineral resources
and provide for conservation of lands which provide valuable natural
mineral deposits for potential future use in accordance with Colorado
State Law.
- The proposal is consistent with the intent of the Agricultural zone
district and is provided for as a use by special review.
- The uses which would be permitted will be compatible with the existing
surrounding land uses which include other mining operations , the Saint
Vrain Sanitation District treatment plant, agricultural production,
oil and gas production, and rural residences. The uses which would be
permitted would be compatible with the future development of the
surrounding area as permitted by the existing zoning and with future
development as projected by the master plans of the Town of Mead and
the Tri-Area Planning Commission.
- The property is located in the Flood Hazard Overlay District. Special
Review permit development standards address this issue.
RECOMMENDATION, Amended USR-248
Varra Companies, Inc.
Page 2
- Special Review Permit Development Standards will provide adequate
protection of the health, safety, and welfare of the neighborhood and
County.
This recommendation is based, in part, upon a review of the application materials
submitted by the applicant, other relevant information regarding the request, and
responses from referral entities.
The Department of Planning Services' staff recommendation for approval is
conditional upon the following:
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 excavation on the 80 acre parcel which is added to this permit as
an amended area, the applicant shall submit evidence to the Department of
Planning Services' staff that a substitute supply plan has been approved by
the State Engineer' s Office, Division of Water Resources. The applicant
shall also submit evidence that a well permit has been applied for. When
the well permit has been approved, a copy of the well permit shall be
submitted to the Department of Planning Services.
4. Prior to the installation of tanks for fueling vehicles and prior to
building or moving any structures on the site, plans shall be submitted to
the Mountain View Fire Protection District for review and approval.
5. Prior to any activity occurring on the 80 acre amendment parcel:
- the property shall be examined for wetlands pursuant to
Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. Any wetland areas
discovered shall be delineated and mapped. A copy of the
wetlands examination and any required delineation or mapping
shall be supplied to the Department of Planning Services.
- a dust abatement plan shall be submitted to the Weld County
Health Department for review and approval.
RECOMMENDATION, Amended USR-248
Varra Companies, Inc.
Page 3
6. Prior to recording the Special Review permit plat, the following notes
shall be placed on the plat:
a) The Mined Land Reclamation Board has the authority to issue permits
for mining and reclamation activities. Activities related to mining
and reclamation are, therefore, under the jurisdiction of the Mined
Land Reclamation Board; however, Weld County has jurisdiction of those
matters outlined in the Development Standards.
b) The use of this property as a sand and gravel mine shall not cause
injury to vested or conditional water rights . If the use may result
in injury to vested or conditional water rights , prior to excavation,
the operator shall either present an agreement with a water
conservancy district or water user group which encompasses the
location of the use within its boundaries , a plan of exchange or
substitute supply approved by the State Engineer or a decreed plan for
augmentation approved by the District Court for Water Division No. 1
which prevents injury to vested and condition water rights.
7. Prior to recording the Special Review permit plat, the plat shall be
amended to show the following:
a) a vicinity map.
b) all proposed operating structures, parking areas, ingress and egress,
stockpile areas, circulation routes, and the general location of
equipment which will be moved as operations proceed such as portable
crushing and screening plants .
c) the correct boundaries of the Floodway and Floodprone areas.
d) a legal description, including acreage.
'e) certificates for the property owner, Planning Commission, and Board of
County Commissioners.
8. Prior to scheduling before the Board of County Commissioners, a road
maintenance and improvements agreement shall be submitted to the Board of
County Commissioners for approval. The agreement shall identify the
traffic expected to be generated by the operator, access points, and haul
routes.
SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN
SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Varra Companies , Inc.
Amended USR-248
1. The Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review permit is for a sand
and gravel mine 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 hereon.
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 Flood Hazard
Overlay District requirements.
4. The property shall be maintained in compliance with the requirements of
Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line Company.
5. The property shall be maintained in compliance with the requirements of the
Mountain View Fire Protection District.
6. The property shall be maintained in compliance with the requirements of the
Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers.
7. The property shall be maintained in compliance with Section 44 of the Weld
County Zoning Ordinance.
8. All liquid and solid wastes shall be stored and removed for final disposal
in a manner that protects against surface and groundwater contamination.
9 . Any required Air Emissions Permit shall be obtained from the Air Pollution
Control Division, Colorado Department of Health, for fugitive dust and
odors.
10. No permanent disposal of wastes shall be permitted at this site.
11. Fugitive dust shall be controlled on this site.
12. The maximum permissible noise level shall not exceed the Industrial limit
of 80 dB(A) , as measured according to 25-12-102, Colorado Revised Statutes.
13. Adequate toilet faclities shall be provided for the employees.
14. Any required NPDES permit shall be obtained from the Water Quality Control
Division of the Colorado Department of Health. The existing permit shall
be amended, if appropriate, for the increased operation.
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, Amended USR-248
Varra Companies, Inc.
Page 2
15. The property shall be operated in compliance with the approved dust
abatement plan. The facility shall have sufficient equipment available to
implement the dust control as required by the Weld County Health
Department.
16. The applicant shall remove, handle, and stockpile overburden, soil, sand
and gravel from the facility area in a manner which will prevent nuisance
conditions.
17. All construction activities that disturb more than five (5) acres shall
obtain a stormwater discharge permit from the Colorado Department of
Health, Water Quality Control Division.
18. All construction on the property shall be in accordance with the
requirements of the Weld County Building Code Ordinance.
19 . The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the
Design Standards of Section 24.5 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance.
20. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the
Operation Standards of Section 24.6 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance.
21. Personnel from the Weld County Health Department, Mountain View Fire
Protection District, 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 hereon and all applicable Weld County
Regulations.
22. The Special Review area shall be limited to the plans shown hereon 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.
23. 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.
DATE: April 20, 1993
CASE NUMBER: Amended USR-248
NAME: Varra Companies, Inc.
ADDRESS: 2130 S. 96th Street, Broomfield, CO 80020
REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review permit for a
sand and gravel mine in the A (Agricultural) zone district.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the NE4 and E2 SE4 of Section 31, T3N, R67W of the
6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado.
LOCATION: West of Weld County Road 15, north of Weld County Road 26.
THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES' STAFF RECOMMENDS THAT THIS REQUEST BE
CONTINUED INDEFINITELY FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS:
1. Amended SUP-248 , approved July 17, 1985, for the 155 acre parcel, required
that a well permit be applied for prior to the extraction of sand and
gravel, and a copy of that well permit application be forwarded to the
Department of Planning Services. No well permit application has been
submitted.
2. Concerns have been raised by property owners in the area regarding the
impact of the existing operation on the wells in the area.
3. The State Engineer' s Office, Division of Water Resources, has stated the
request is not compatible with the interests of the agency because that
office has not received or approved the water supply plan necessary for
this operation.
4. Central Colorado Water Conservancy District has commented that adequate
augmentation water is required for evaporation and gravel washing.
5. On April 19, 1993, St. Vrain and Left Hand Water Conservancy District
recommend denial of this proposal. The District is concerned about the
protection vested in conditional water rights as a result of this
application. The District is also concerned about the impact this
operation will have on the neighboring wells.
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DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES
PHONE (303) 353.3845, EXT. 3540
WELD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
® 1400 N. 17TH AVENUE
}.. GREELEY, COLORADO 80631
COLORADO
March 19 , 1993
David R. Chenoweth
Chenoweth and Associates
11730 Wadsworth Blvd.
Broomfield, CO 80020
Subject: Amended USR-248 - Request for a Site Specific Development Plan and an
Amended Special Review permit for a sand and gravel mine in the A
(Agricultural) zone district on a parcel of land described as part of the
NE4 and E2 SE4 of Section 31 , T3N, R67W of the 6th P.M. , Weld County,
Colorado .
Dear Mr. Chenoweth:
Your application and related materials for the request described above are complete
and in order at the present time . I have scheduled a meeting with the Weld County
Planning Commission for April 20 , 1993 , at 1: 30 p .m. This meeting will take place
in the County Commissioners ' Hearing Room, first floor, Weld County Centennial
Center, 915 10th Street, Greeley, Colorado. It is recommended that you and/or a
representative be in attendance to answer any questions the Planning Commission
members might have with respect to your application.
It is the policy of Weld County to refer an application of chis nature to any town
or municipality lying within three miles of the propert in quesLi n or if the
property under consideration is located within the comprehensive planning area of a
town or municipality. Therefore , our office has forwarded 1 copy of the submitted
materials to the Tri-Area and Town of Mead Planning Commissions for their review and
comments. Please call Jay Curtis , at Tri-Area, at 659-8" 1= and Bertin Willden, in
Mead, at 535-4477 for further details regarding the date, time, and r?.ace of these
meetings . It is recommended that you and/or a representative be in attendance at the
Planning Commission Meeting to answer any questions the Commission members may have
with respect to your application.
It is the responsibility of an applicant to see that a sign is posted on the property
under consideration at least 10 days preceding the hearing date . Sometime prior to
April 7, 1993 , you or a representative should call me to obtain a sign to be posted
on the site no later than April 10 , 1993 . The sign shall be posted adjacent to and
visible from a publicly maintained road right-of-way. In the event the property
under consideration is not adjacent to a publicly maintained road right-of-way, the
applicant shall post one sign in the most prominent place on the property and post
a second sign at the point at which the driveway (access drive) intersects a publicly
maintained road right-of-way. Your sign posting certificate must be returned to the
Department of Planning Services ' office on or before the date of the hearing.
Varra Companies , Inc . , c/o David R. Chenoweth
Amended USR-248
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The Department of Planning Services ' staff will make a recommendation concerning this
application to the Weld County Planning Commission. This recommendation will be
available twenty-four (24) hours before the scheduled hearing. It is the
responsibility of the applicant to call the Department of Planning Services' office
before the Planning Commission hearing to make arrangements to obtain the
recommendation.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please feel free to call me .
Respectfully,
Lanell J . Adler
Current Planner
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FIELD CHECK
FILING NUMBER: Amended USR-248 DATE OF INSPECTION: April 1, 1993
APPLICANT'S NAME: Varra Companies, Inc.
REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and an Amended Special Review permit
for a sand and gravel mine in the A (Agricultural) zone district.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the NE4 and E2 SE4 of Section 31, T3N, R67W of the
6th P.M. Weld County, Colorado.
LOCATION: West of Weld County Road 15 and north of Weld County Road 26.
LAND USE: N Pasture, livestock confinement operation.
E Weld County Road 15, pasture, agricultural production, oil
and gas production.
S Weld County Road 26, residence, outbuilding, agricultural
production.
W Agricultural production, oil and gas production, St. Vrain
Sanitation District.
ZONING: N A (Agricultural)
E A (Agricultural)
S A (Agricultural)
W A (Agricultural)
COMMENTS:
The southeast corner of this property contains a house and outbuildings. The
rest of the amendment property is in pasture. The Saint Vrain Creek runs through
the site. Mining is being done on the previously approved portion of the site.
Current Planner
FIELD CHECK
FILING NUMBER: Amended USR-248 DATE OF INSPECTION: / -- (61
APPLICANT' S NAME: Varra Companies, Inc.
CURRENT PLANNER: Lanell J . Adler
REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and an Amended Special Review permit for
a sand and gravel mine in the A (Agricultural) zone district.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the NE4 and E2 SE4 of Section 31, T3N, R67W of the 6th
P.M. , Weld County, Colorado.
LOCATION: East of Weld County Road 13 and north of Weld County Road 26.
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W A (Agricultural)
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1993
AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION
CORRECTED NOTICE
OF PUBLIC HEARING STATE OF COLORADO
The Weld County SS
Planning Commission COUNTY OF WELD
will hold a public hearing
on Tuesday, April 20,
1993, at 1:30 p.m. for
the purpose of I, KEITH HANSEN, of said County of Weld, being duly
considering a Site sworn, say that I am publisher of
Specific Development
Plan and an Amended
foSpreatsand and gravel
permit
WINDSOR BEACON
mine in the A
(Agricultural)for the property zone
districta weekly newspaper having a general circulation in said
described below. County and State, published in the town of WINDSOR,
Approval of the request
may create a vested in said County and State; and that the notice, of which
property right pursuant the annexed is a true copy, has been published in said
to Colorado Law.
weekly for. / successive weeks, that the notice
APPLICANT: Varra pu
blished ublished in the regular and entire issue of every
Companies,Inc.
number of the paper during the period and time of
LEGAL n of DESCRIPTION: publication, and in the newspaper proper and not in a
Part of the NE4 and E2
SE4 of Section 31,T3N, supplement, and that the first publication of said notice
R67d County,Coloradodo of the 6th P .,
Weld was in said paper bearing the date of the
.
TYPE AND INTENSITY ./i... /�
OF PROPOSED USE:A day of - 4.;., 1 , A.D., 19 and
Sand and Gravel Mine the last publication bearing the date of the
in the A (Agricultural)
zone district.
LOCATION: West of day of , A.D., 19 and
Weld County Road 15 that the said WINDSOR BEACON has been published
and north of Weld County Road 26. continuously and uninterruptedly for the period of 5
consecutive weeks, in said County and State, prior to the
SIZE: 235 acres, more or less. date of first publication of said notice, and the same is a
newspaper within'the meaning of an Act to regulate
The public hearing will
be held in the Weld printing of legal notices aril/advertisements, approved
County Commissioners' May 18, 1931, and all prior cts ar as in force.
Hearing Room,County
j
Floor, Weld Cr, 915 �%
Centennial Center, 915n
Tenth Street, Greeley, //i/i'
/ r /
Colorado. Comments or /
objections related to the . PtBLISHER
above request should
be submitted in writing
to the Weld County Subscribed and sworn to before me this _`'`` day
of Planning
Services, 1400 N. 17th /;f
Avenue, Greeley, of ; ' ... 19
.
Colorado 80631,
before the above date or
presented at the public f -L /l-Vii''- t ---
hearing on April 20, NOTARY PUBLIC
1993.
Copies of the My commission expires 'E- , r> ' ' `` r
application are available for public inspection in
the Department of
Planning Services, 1400
N. 17th Avenue,
Greeley, Colorado
80631 - Phone - 353-
3845,Extension 3540.
Judy Yamaguchi,
Chairperson, Weid
County Planning
Commission
Published in the
Windsor Beacon on
April 8,1993.
Cl! rr
MAY 1993
INTERNAL CASE MEMORANDUM
TO: File FROM: Lanell�::,,Adler, Current Planner
NAME: Varra Companies, Inc.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Part of the NE4 and E2 SE4 of Section
31, T3N, R67W of the 6th P.M. , Weld
County, Colorado.
DATE: April 9, 1993
CASE NUMBER: Amended USR-248
I spoke to Judy Sappington at the Division of Water Resources. The well
permit required for this gravel operation in 1985, has never been issued.
Receipts 315601 A and B were given to the applicant on June 16, 1990, but
the well permits have not been approved.
INSPECTOR'S REPORT
NAME: Varra Companies
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: NWT of Section 31 , T3N, R67W of the 6th
P.M. , Weld County, Colorado.
DATE: November 22, 1985 TIME: A.M.
CASE NUMBER: Amended USR-248:74: 11
The property was inspected to determine if it is in compliance with the Weld
county Zoning Ordinance.
Amended USR-248 was approved by the Board of July 17, 1985, for a gravel
operation.
As of this date the plat has not been recorded. Also, evidence of
insurance, a well permit and N.P.D.E.S. permits are not on file with the
Planning Department as required prior to mining.
The property is being mined. The property is not in compliance at this
time.
c/
K t A. Sc uett
Zoning Inspector
LAND-USE APPLICATION
11, U ry � � )ate: April 13, 1993
CASE NUMBER: Amended USR- j CA11
'�
NAME: Varra Companies, I bili2A4b--"
v
ADDRESS : 2130 South 96th �LL� _, 80020
REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and an Amended Special Review permit
for a sand and gravel mine in the A (Agricultural) zone district.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the NE4 and E2 SE4 of Section 31, T3N, R67W of the
6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado.
LOCATION: West of Weld County Road 15, north of Weld County Road 26.
SIZE OF PARCEL: 235 acres, more or less.
POSSIBLE ISSUES SUMMARIZED FROM APPLICATION MATERIALS:
The criteria for review of this Special Review permit is listed in Section 24.3
of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance.
The Department of Planning Services staff has received referral responses from
the State Engineer' s Office, Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line Company, Mountain View
Fire Protection District, Army Corps of Engineers, and Weld County Health
Department.
One surrounding property owner has called the Department of Planning Services'
office with concerns about the water wells in the area.
LAND-USE APPLICATION
SUMMARY SHEET
Date: April 13, 1993
CASE NUMBER: Amended USR-248
NAME: Varra Companies, Inc.
ADDRESS: 2130 South 96th Street, Broomfield, CO 80020
REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and an Amended Special Review permit
for a sand and gravel mine in the A (Agricultural) zone district.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the NE4 and E2 SE4 of Section 31, T3N, R67W of the
6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado.
LOCATION: West of Weld County Road 15, north of Weld County Road 26.
SIZE OF PARCEL: 235 acres, more or less.
POSSIBLE ISSUES SUMMARIZED FROM APPLICATION MATERIALS:
The criteria for review of this Special Review permit is listed in Section 24.3
of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance.
The Department of Planning Services staff has received referral responses from
the State Engineer' s Office, Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line Company, Mountain View
Fire Protection District, Army Corps of Engineers, and Weld County Health
Department.
One surrounding property owner has called the Department of Planning Services'
office with concerns about the water wells in the area.
FLOW SHEET
CASE //
APPLICANT:
REQUEST: v C:,. ,
LEGAL:
LOCATION:
DATE BY
Application Received 1
Application Complete
Hearing Date:
Utility Board Hearing Date:
PC Sign given to Applicant
PC Sign posted By:
Letter to Applicant Drafted
Referrals Listed
Public Notice Drafted
File Assembled „t
Referrals Mailed
Chaindexed 3-AA 3 f _
Letter to Applicant Mailed 01
Public Notice Sent Out By:
Prop. & Mineral Owners Notified By: 3 -107 - !3
Maps Prepared 3
Field Check By DPS Staff
Field Check-Board Member:
DPS Recommendation Drafted
DPS Recommendation Typed
Packets Xeroxed
PC/BOA Hearing Action: +� -
PC/Ot'A Resolution 4-.1.1- 3 po54p nt'd
B�93f Resolution Sent To Applicant -43 po b d ��-
I
Meeting Summary or Minutes Filed in Case " -'�`"°� ppg}Fib Ecl
Case Sent To Clerk to Board
CC Sign Given to Applicant
CC Sign Posted By:
CC Hearing: Action:
CC Resolution Received
Plat and/or Resolution Recorded
History Card Completed
Recorded on Maps and Filed
E �
March 1, 1993
Ms. Lanell Adler
Weld County
ra Department of Planning Services
1400 North 17th Avenue
Greeley, CO 80631
Re: Varra Companies, Inc., Nelson Property
Dear Ms. Adler:
Enclosed is the Use by Special Review Application, pertaining to the Nelson
property, for Varra Companies, Inc. This application expands the existing
operations permitted through Mined Land Reclamation Division Amended
Application No. SUP 248. The operations on the Nelson property (Amended
SUP 248) are adding 80 acres to the SE 1/4 of Section 31, Township 3 North,
Range 67 West.
Please call with any questions or comments.
Sincerely,
David R. Chenoweth
President
DRC/eaw
C:AWP5I,CIIN&ASSO`,VARRA`,MAW\RD.LIR
WELD COUNTY, COLORAbU
USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW APPLICATION
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MINING PERMIT
Weld County Department of Planning Services, 915 10th Street, Greeley,
Colorado, Phone 356-4000, Extension 4400
For Department of Planning Services Use Only Case Number:
Date Application Received: PC Hearing Date:
Section: , Township: North, Range: West
Zoning District:
Recording Fee: Permit Fee:
Recording Fee Receipt #: Receipt Number: �` �( �' �
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Application Reviewed By:
To be completed by APPLICANT in accordance with procedural guide
Requirements:
1 . I (we) , the undersigned, hereby request a hearing before the Weld
County Planning Commission concerning a proposed gravel
(gravel, coal, borrowpit , etc.) mining operation for the following
described unincorporated area of Weld County:
LEGAL DESCRIPTION NE and the F ' of the SF of Section 31 Townshin
3 North and Range 67 West
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TOTAL ACRF7CC Tom. 4i9
2. Surface owner(s) of area of land described
Name: Harold E. Nelson Address: 11955 weld Cty Rd is Phone: Longmont, CO
Name: LaVerna Nelson Address: 11955 Weld Ctv Rd 15 Phone: 80501._
3. Owner(s) of mineral rights to substance to he mined
Name: Harold E. Nelson Address: 11955 Weld Cty Rd 15 Phone: Longmont , CO
Name: LaVerna Nelson Address: 11955 Weld Cty Rd 15 Phone: 80501
4. Source of applicants' legal right to enter and to mine on the land
described: See attached letter from Harold F. Nelson - Exhibit A
(Attached certified copy of any document noted to the back of this form)
5. Address of applicant and general office
Applicants address: 71SO South 96th St , Broomfield Phone: 666-6657
General Office address: - Colorado, 59520 Phone: same
6. Identify any prior permits for mining held by applicant or affiliated
person: Varra 's Permit # Amended SUP 248 and USR 616
ATTACHMENT A
LEGAL RIGHT TO ENTER
The operator has the legal right to enter this pit as indicated by the following
ceritfication.
We certify that Varra Companies, Inc. has our permission to operate in the amended
area. Varra Companies, Inc. has the legal right to enter and mine sand and gravel on the
property described below:
The NE '/4 and the E '/a of the SE '/a of Section 31, Township 3
North, and Range 67 West.
'Harold E. Nelson LaVerna Nelson
Signed and sworn to me this 14th day of Jan. 1993
Jan. 14, 1993 l
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Date Notary Public
8-20-96
My commission expires
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7. Description of Operation
a. Types and number of operating an processing equipment to be
employed: CAT Scrapers 637 (2)
CAT Dozer D-8 (1)
Lieber Backhoe 965(1)
*Note: All processing_ will be done on the Dakolios site,
b. Maximum number of employees: 2 , and number of shifts: 1
c. Number of stages to be worked: cophases , and periods of time
each is to be worked: Average of 3 years each phase. Phase 1 , 2,
and 3 are already completed - see map and reclamation schedule.
d. Thickness of mineral deposit: 20 feet , and thickness of the
overburden: 7 feet .
e. This will be a wet/dry pit operation.
f. Site entrance/exit points and county roads and bridges to be
utilized between site and delivery point(s) (must be coordinated
with County Engineer) : County Road 1 and County Road 26
Entrance and exit off County Road 15.
8. Description of Rehabilitation
a. Proposed rehabilitation land use(s) : Water Resources, Lakes
b. Source of technical advice for reclamation: Chenoweth & Associates
Environmental consultants and review by Colorado Division of Minerals
and Geology.
c. Explanation of Reclamation Process: After mining is completed,
shoreline of lake areas is shaped with a 3: 1 slope from 5' below
to 10' above waterline and 2 : 1 slope to the bottom of the excavation.
All shoreline area will be graded and seeded .
I hereby depose and state under the penalties of perjury that
all statements, proposals and/or plans submitted with or contained within
this application are true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
COUNTY OF
STATE OF (7r/E.-)./-_ ,) 4 /
/ /'�
Signat re: Owner/Authorized Agent
Subscribed and sworn to before me this of , 191
SEAL /,
NOT 'RY—PUBLIC
My Commission expires -
THE SIGN SHALL BE POSTED ADJACENT TO AND VISIBLE FROM A PUBLICLY MAINTAINED ROAD
RIGHT-OF-WAY. IN THE EVENT THE PROPERTY UNDER CONSIDERATION IS NOT ADJACENT TO
A PUBLICLY MAINTAINED ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY, THE APPLICANT SHALL POST ONE SIGN IN THE
MOST PROMINENT PLACE ON THE PROPERTY AND POST A SECOND SIGN AT THE POINT AT WHICH
THE DRIVEWAY (ACCESS DRIVE) INTERSECTS A PUBLICLY MAINTAINED ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY.
PLANNING COMMISSION SIGN POSTING CERTIFICATE
I HEREBY CERTIFY UNDER THE
PENALTIES OF PERJURY THAT THE SIGN PROVIDED BY
THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES WAS POSTED ON THE PROPERTY AT LEAST 10 DAYS
BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION HEARING FOR CASE # THE
SIGN WAS POSTED BY:
NAME OF PERSON POSTING SIGN
SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT
STATE OF COLORADO )
)ss .
COUNTY OF WELD )
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO ME THIS DAY OF , 19 .
S EAL
NOTARY PUBLIC
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES
LAST DAY TO POST SIGN IS: , 19
PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES' OFFICE ON OR
BEFORE THE DATE OF THE HEARING.
THE SIGN SHALL BE POSTED ADJACENT TO AND VISIBLE FROM A PUBLICLY MAINTAINED ROAD
RIGHT-OF-WAY. IN THE EVENT THE PROPERTY UNDER CONSIDERATION IS NOT ADJACENT TO
A PUBLICLY MAINTAINED ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY, THE APPLICANT SHALL POST ONE SIGN IN THE
MOST PROMINENT PLACE ON THE PROPERTY AND POST A SECOND SIGN AT THE POINT AT WHICH
THE DRIVEWAY (ACCESS DRIVE) INTERSECTS A PUBLICLY MAINTAINED ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SIGN POSTING CERTIFICATE
I HEREBY CERTIFY UNDER THE
PENALTIES OF PERJURY THAT THE SIGN PROVIDED BY
THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES WAS POSTED ON THE PROPERTY AT LEAST 10 DAYS
BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS HEARING FOR CASE #
THE SIGN WAS POSTED BY:
NAME OF PERSON POSTING SIGN
SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT
STATE OF COLORADO )
)ss.
COUNTY OF WELD )
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO ME THIS DAY OF , 19
SEAL
NOTARY PUBLIC
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES
LAST DAY TO POST SIGN IS: , 19
PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES' OFFICE ON OR
BEFORE THE DATE OF THE HEARING.
General Vicinity Map
Please see the following page for Exhibit B-1, the general vicinity map.
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Please refer to the Pre-Mining and Mine Plan Map (Map C-1) at the end of the
document.
Varra Companies, Inc.- Use by Special Review Application
Application Requirements
a. The proposed mine plan is consistent with the Weld Country Comprehensive Plan since
mining is economically feasible. Publications by the Department of the Interior, United
States Geological Survey, prepared in cooperation with the Colorado Geological Survey,
have prepared maps and descriptions of gravel areas along the front range which include
the proposed amended permit area.
b. The proposed expanded mine plan area is consistent with the intent of the district, since
this is an amendment to the present operation. Mining is also in progress in numerous
other areas along the St. Vrain Creek.
c. All of the land areas within the amendment boundary contain marginally productive
agricultural land. Restrictive soil features such as texture and alkalinity levels categorize
the land as marginal pasture.
d. The operation provides for the protection of the area and county's inhabitants through
distance from the nearest inhabitants, fencing, perimeter berms (made from overburden
and topsoil) and restrictive gates.
e. The area surrounding the permit area is used for gravel mining. The soil's physical and
chemical conditions improve, as the distance from the flood plain increases, in support
of agricultural endeavors. Mining and agriculture have been compatible in the
geographic area for many years.
f. Future uses of the area are limited to those compatible with a flood zone; i.e, agriculture,
wildlife habitat, open space, or mining.
g. While the permit area is located within the 100-year floodplain area, it does not lie within
a geologic hazard area or airport overlay area. The proposed post-mining land use of
water resources (lakes) allows this site to function as a flood control structure.
Application Requirements Page 2 of 2
h. Water supply will be from a well permitted by Harold E. Nelson. The well produces 15
gallons per minute.
i. The applicant's interest in the property is documented in the attached letter, illustrated
as Attachment C.
j. Varra Companies, Inc. respectfully requests that the County waive the requirement of a
noise report, since it was not required in the 1985 amendment.
ATTACHMENT C
APPLICANT'S INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY
The operator is granted the legal right by the property owners to mint this pit as
indicated by the following certification.
We certify that Varra Companies, Inc. is the interested applicant. Varra Companies, Inc.
is granted the legal right to minc sand and gravel on the property described below:
The NE 1A and the E V. of the SE 1/4 of Section 31, Township 3
North, and Range 67 West.
Harold E. Nelson LaVerna Nelson
Signed and sworn to me this 14th day of_ Jan. , 19 93 .
Jan. 14, 1993 Lg;g,41
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Date Notary Public
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My commission expires
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Operation Policies
a. This will be a dry mining operation. Each phase will be dewatered prior to
commencement of that phase. Phase 1 will begin at the northwest end of the property
and proceed southwest into Phase 2.
Topsoil will be stripped by scrapers or end loaders and stockpiled at the location shown
on the northwest corner of the Pre-Mining and Mine Plan Map (Map C-1) located at the
end of the document. Sufficient topsoil will be salvaged to allow for a replacement depth
of eight (8) inches. Phases 3 through 6 will proceed with the same operation policies.
No gravel processing will take place on site during the phases. Materials will be
excavated with a backhoe, scraper or bulldozer and hauled to the existing plant site at the
adjacent Dakolios Construction Company Pit, operated by Varra Companies, Inc. Pit.
The ditch which runs west to northwest is no longer in use. Permission has been granted
for it removal, as the head gate went out years ago and the river has changed course.
The mine plan does not include mining within a minimum of 50 feet of any adjacent
property line, easement, or irrigation ditch. Nor is there any mining within 125 feet of
any existing buildings.
Operations are expected to last fifteen to twenty years. The size and location of each
phase is shown on the Pre-Mining and Mine Plan Map (Map C-1). The mining time
table is listed below in Table A-1. The maximum depth of mining will be approximately
20 feet. The disturbances associated with each phase of mining are classified in Table
A-2 as major, moderate, and minor disturbances.
TABLE A-1
PHASE MINING ESTIMATED TIME RECLAMATION ESTIMATED TIME
1 Completed Completed.
2 In Process Start reclamation Phase 1 in Year 2.
3 4 years Start reclamation Phase 2 in Year 2.
4 2 years In Process.
5 2 years Start reclamation of Phase 3
immediately. Start reclamation Phase
4 at end of Phase 5 mining.
6 3 years Start reclamation of Phase 5 in Year
2 of Phase 6 mining. Start reclamation
of Phase 6 immediately upon
completion of mining. Phase 6 may
not be mined.
Operation Policies Page 2 of 3
TABLE A-2
TYPE AND AREA OF DISTURBANCE
MAJOR DISTURBANCES
Mined Area 5 acres
Topsoil and Overburden Stripped Areas 9 acres
Topsoil and Overburden Stockpiles 1 acre
MODERATE DISTURBANCES
Backfilling and Grading 1 acre
MINOR DISTURBANCES
Final Grading 2 acres
Seeding, Mulching, and Planting 2 acres
b. The operation of this sand and gravel mine will be during daylight hours, except for
emergencies or repairs to mining-related equipment. This restriction does not apply to
administrative operations located within the permit area.
c. Noxious weeds will be controlled by mowing or application of herbicides.
d. Trees, shrubs and ground cover will be preserved around public road frontage and
drainageways. These drainageways are shown on the Reclamation Plan Map (Map E-1).
Three (3) long narrow water impoundments exist. They are interconnected by culverts
or ditches and drain into the St. Vrain Creek.
e. Access routes to the permit area do not primarily serve any residential developments.
Therefore, the routing of vehicles will not conflict with any surrounding residents.
f. All access roads from the permit area to county roads will be paved or treated as required
to control fugitive dust within a quarter (1/) mile area of a county road.
g. Weld County may review excavation of certain areas prior to commencement to determine
the need for special fencing requirements.
Operation Policies Page 3 of 3
h. The mining and reclamation plan addresses stripping, stockpiling and replacement in
sufficient quantities to accomplish revegetation of shoreline areas. Three (3) different soil
mapping units occur within the permit area: Altvan loam, Aquolls and Aquents, and
Heldt silty clay. The surface layer of these soils averages 7-10 inches. The entire solum
averages 25-30 inches. However, for the purposes of seedbed quality material, only eight
(8) inches of the surface layer will be salvaged. The Pre-Mining and Mine Plan Map
(Map C-1) at the end of the document illustrates the locations of topsoil and overburden
stockpiles. Topsoil stockpiles left in place for more than one growing season will have
temporary erosion control applied in the form of a quick germinating seed mix.
All facilities and equipment will comply with conditions set out by the planning
Commission or the Board of County Commissioners. The processing facilities illustrated
on the Dakolios Pre-Mining and Mine Plan Map (C-1) will process all material mined
from the Varra permit area. The equipment listed in Table B will be used for topsoil and
overburden stripping and replacement, and for the transportation of sand and gravel to the
Dakolios processing plant.
TABLE B
EQUIPMENT LIST
BRAND EQUIPMENT TYPE
CAT Scrapers - 637 2
CAT Dozers - D-8 1
Lieber Backhoe - 965 1
j. An insurance certificate showing sufficient insurance coverage by Varra Companies, Inc.
is provided on Attachment B.
k. Protection of vested and conditional water rights is an integral part of the Operations
Plan. Any damage to such waters will be corrected by an Augmentation Plan. The
Augmentation Plan has been submitted for review to the State Water Engineer.
Drawing Requirements
a. The Pre-Mining & Mine Plan Map (Map C-1) at the end of the document displays a plot
plan of the property for which application is made. The Pre-Mining & Mine Plan Map
(Map C-1) delineates the boundary lines of the Special Review Permit area.
b. The Pre-Mining & Mine Plan Map (Map C-1) exhibits one (1) existing stream, St. Vrain
Creek, three (3) existing ponds, and one pond resulting from completion of mining Phase
1. St. Vrain Creek transects the proposed area from east to west.
c. The size of the proposed pit areas are included below in Table D. The proposed pit areas
are on the southern bank of the St. Vrain Creek. The location of the proposed pit areas
are shown at the end of the document on the Pre-Mining and Mine Plan Map (Map C-1).
TABLE D
PHASE SURFACE AREAS DISTURBED
1 50.7 acres
2 7.8 acres
3 22.1 acres
4 38.3 acres
5 24.2 acres
6 4.1 acres
d. The phases of the operation are listed above in Table A-1.
e. The location of stockpile areas are shown on the Pre-Mining and Mine Plan Map (Map
C-1). A major topsoil stockpile area is located on the east side of Phases 4 and 5.
Overburden stockpiles are located around most of the Phase 4 and 5 perimeter.
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Reclamation Policies
a. Six (6) ponds are to be constructed as part of the reclamation plan and cover the north
and south banks of St. Vrain Creek. One pond is complete and five more are to be
constructed. The proposed structures will not alter the drainage pattern; if any effect is
present, it will improve the overall drainage pattern. The ponds constructed from the
proposed pits will act as flood retarding structures, thereby reducing the potential flood
hazard. The ponds will be able to absorb and retain flood water velocity which would
otherwise be experienced by downstream structures and residents. Creation of the ponds
should increase the aesthetic quality and wildlife habitat of the proposed area. The
reclamation is to be a contemporaneous procedure throughout the life of the mine and is
scheduled according to Table A-1.
The landscape features of the reclamation plan will revegetate the surroundings with
native and introduced grasses. Temporary revegetation of any topsoil stockpiles which
are left in place for more than one season will be seeded with a mixture of quick
germinating species. Annual species such as annual rye, cereal grains. and perennial
long-lived species, such as crested wheatgrass, western wheatgrass, etc. will be used for
this temporary erosion control. All stockpiles seeded will also be mulched with straw,
hay or hydromulch. All shoreline and peripheral land areas will be fertilized, tilled,
seeded, hay/straw mulched and crimped. Prior to revegetation, topsoil will be tested to
determine fertility needs. If possible, seeding will be completed during the dormant
period: October 1 - March 15. The reclamation seed mixture includes the species Blue
grama, Switchgrass, Alkali sacaton, Western wheatgrass, Tall wheatgrass, and Vetch (v.
Americana) as seen in Table C. The seed mix was chosen for long lasting vegetative
cover. This type of reclamation is compatible with the site and the surrounding land area
in that this is a wetland site, and open space areas of this nature are common to the
region. This reclamation plan may also reduce the potential flood hazard. The shortage
of overburden and the naturally high water table makes it nearly impossible to backfill the
site without hauling in non-native waste material.
The post-mining grading plan allows for proper drainage of areas and placement of lakes
which will provide flood protection to adjacent floodplain areas. All final excavation will
he graded in compliance with the final reclamation plan, followed by revegetation to
accomplish an adequate vegetative cover for erosion control. Grading of the pond areas
will conform to a slope of 3:1 from five (5) feet above to ten (10) feet below the expected
waterline. A 2:1 slope will transcend to the bottom of the excavation. The land surface
adjacent to the ponds and up to the water's edge will be graded to a slope of 5:1 or
flatter. Topsoil on all shoreline areas, including the 3:1 skope, will be replaced to an
average depth of 8 inches. This is compatible with the average depth of A-horizons for
soils encountered during mining. Reseeding will incorporate the seed mix according to
Table C. Upon the completion of mining, the land will be left in a safe, stable condition.
See the Reclamation Plan Map (Map E-1) at the end of the document for details.
Reclamation Policies Page 2 of 2
TABLE C
SEED MIXTURE
SPECIES LBS. PLS/ACRE SEEDS/FT.
Blue grama .5 7.8
Switchgrass 1.1 9.8
Alkali sacaton .19 6.1
Western wheatgrass 4.0 10.1
Tall wheatgrass 2.2 4.0
Vetch (v. Americana) 2.5 1.9
VARRA COMPANIES, INC.
SAND & GRAVEL MINE
AMENDMENT PERMIT APPLICATION NO. 2
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
APRIL 1992
PREPARED BY
CHENOWETH & ASSOCIATES
11730 WADSWORTH BLVD.
BROOMFIELD, COLORADO 80020
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REGULAR OPERATION (112) •
RECLAMATION PERMIT
APPLICATION FORM
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The application for a Regular Operation Reclamation Permit contains three major parts :
( 1 ) the application form; (2) Exhibits A-S; and, (3) the application fee. When you
submit your application , be sure to include five (5) signed copies of the application
form , five (5) copies of Exhibits A-S, and a check for the application fee described
under Section (14) on Page 3. To expedite processing, please provide the information ir
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: Varra Companies, Inc.
1 . 1 Type of organization (corporation , partnership, etc. ) : Corporation
2. Operation name (pit, mine or site name) : Varra Companies , Inc. Amendment #2
2. 1 I.R.S. Tax ID No. or Social Security No. : 84-0752000
3. Permitted Acres : 155 Permitted acre
Please indicate acreage to the nearest tenth (1Oth) acre.
3. 1 Application fee (see Section 14) : $1550 Application fe
4. Substance(s) to be mined (e.g. , gravel /gold/borrow) : Sand & Gravel
5. Name of owner of surface of affected land: Harold E. & TaVerna Nelson
6. Name of owner of subsurface rights of affected land: Hjiro1d E. & LaVerna Nelson
If 2 or more owners, refer to Exhibit P.
7. Type of mining operation: _ _ Surface Undergrour
8. Location Information: the center of the area where the majority of mining will
occur lies in:
COUNTY: Weld
PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN (check one) : x 6th (Colorado) 1Oth (New Mexico) Ute
TOWNSHIP (write number and check direction) : T 3_ x North South
RANGE (write number and check direction) : R 67 _ East x West
SECTION (write number) : S '31
QUARTER SECTION (check one) : _ NE _ NW _I. SE SW
QUARTER/QUARTER SECTION (check one) : r, NE __ NW __ SE __—' SW
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
(miles and direction one mile South of Colorado H g ay 6f aff
from nearest town and
approximate elevation) Weld County Road 13
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9. Correspondence Information:
APPLICANT/OPERATOR (name, address, and phone of name to be used on permit)
Individual ' s Name: Chris Varra
Company Name : Varra Companies, Inc,
Street: 2130 S. 96th Street
City: Broomfield
State: Colorado Zip Code: 80020
Area Code: 303 Telephone: 666-6657 PERMITTING CONTACT ( if different from applicant/operator above)
Individual ' s Name: David R. Chenoweth
Company Name: Chenoweth & Associates
Street: 11730 Wadsworth Blvd.
City: Broomfield
State: Colorado Zip Code: 80020
Area Code: 303 Telephone: 469-1986
INSPECTION CONTACT
Individual ' s Name: Chris Varra
Company Name : Varra Companies, Inc.
Street: 2130 S. 96th Street
City: Broomfield
State: Colorado Zip Code: 80020
Area Code: 303 Telephone: 666-6657
CC: STATE OR FEDERAL LANDOWNER (if any)
Agency:
Street:
City:
State: Zip Code:
Area Code: Telephone:
CC: STATE OR FEDERAL LANDQWNj R ( if Any)
Agency:
Street:
City:
State: Zip Code:
Area Code: Telephone:
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10. Primary future _ Cropland(CR) _ Pastureland(PL) x General Agrlculture(GA)
' (Post-mining) Rangeland(RL) Forestry(FR) _ Wildlife Habitat(WL)
land use Residential (RS) Recreation(RC) Industrial /Commerciai (IC
(check one) : _ Developed Water Resources(WR) _ Solid Waste Disposal (WD)
11 . Primary present _ Cropland(CR) _ Pa,stureland(PL) x General Agrlculture(GA)
land use Rangeland(RL) _ Forestry(FR) Wildlife Habitat(WL)
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(check one) : Residential (RS) Recreation(RC) Industrial /Commercial (IC:
_ Developed Water Resources(WR)
12. M,thod of Mining: Quarry (QR) ` Solution (SO)
12a. Other: Briefly explain mining method (e.g. Placer, truck/shovel ) .
Conventional Gravel Pit
13. On Site Processing: _ Solution (SO) Chemical (CH) _ Thermal (TH)
Heap Leach (HL) Vat Leach (VL)
X Other
14. Application Fee:
The application fee for quarry mining is $2,325.
The application fee for solution mining or any chemical or thermal processing
is $3, 100.
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If none of these methods or processes are to be included in the operation then the
application fee is $1 ,875.
An applicant will not be issued a reclamation permit until notified by the Division that
this application and the required performance and financial warranties have been
approved. Alternatively, an automatic approval will occur where the Division fails to
notify the applicant/operator that the application has been denied. The final agency
action must be made within 120 calendar days from the date the application was
submitted. However, the performance and financial warranties must be approved by the
Division or Board before a permit will be issued even if you receive an automatic
approval . NO MINING OPERATIONS SHALL BEGIN UNTIL A PERMIT IS ISSUED (Rule 7.2(2) ) .
It shall be a provision of this permit that the operations will be conducted in
accordance with the terms and conditions listed in your application, as well as with the
provisions of the Act and the Mineral Rules and Regulations in effect at the time the
permit is issued.
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Notice Requirements
Immediately after the first publication of your notice in a newspaper of general
circulation in the locality of your proposed mining operation, you must mail a copy of
the notice to all owners of record of surface rights to the affected land and all owners
of record of lands that are within 200 feet of the boundary of the affected land.
Notice requirements are specified in Rule 2.2 . A copy of a form which includes all
required information for the notice has been attached for your use. Your will need to
provide the Division proof of notice prior to the decision date, which may be by
submitting return receipts of a certified mailing or by proof of personal service
(Rule 2.2.2(6)) .
NOTE TO COMMENTORS/OBJECTORS: It is likely there will be additions , changes , and
deletions to this document prior to final decision by the Mined Land Reclamation Board
or Division. Therefore, if you have any comments or concerns , you should contact the
applicant or the Division prior to the decision date so that you will know what changes
may have been made to the application document.
The Division is not allowed to consider comments , unless they are written, and received
prior to the end of the public comment period. You should contact the applicant for the
final date of the public comment period.
If you have questions about the Mined Land Reclamation Board and Division' s review and
decision or hearing process, you should contact the Division at (303) 866-3567.
As an authorized representative of the applicant, I hereby certify that the operation
described herein has met the minimum requirements of the following terms and conditions :
1 . This mining operation will not adversely affect the stability of any
significant, valuable and permanent man-made structure(s) located within two
hundred (200) fee of the affected lands . However, where there is an agreement that
damage to the structure is be be compensated for by the applicant/operator (C.R.S.
34-32-115(4)(d)) , then mining may occur within 200 feet. Proof of an agreement
must be submitted to the Division prior to the decision date.
2. No mining operation will be located on lands where such operations are
prohibited by law (C.R.S. 34-32-115(4)(f)) ;
3. As the applicant/operator. I do not have any mining/prospecting operations in
the State of Colorado currently in violation of the provisions of the Mined Land
Reclamation Act (C.R.S. 34-32-120) as determined through a Board finding. •
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4. I understand that statements In the application are being made under penalty
of perjury and that false statements made herein are punishable as a ,Class 1
misdemeanor pursuant to Section 18-8-503, C.R.S.
S 1 gne and dated this a)3 ay of - A , iq q D—,
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Appli 'a t/0 erator If Cor ration Attest (Seal )7:7 c-Lt.-te..--- By: ii./..- Llizh-t- Z V Alt------
Title: Co;por pie Secretary or Equivalent
own/City/County Clerk
State of C��_ CLo )
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County of Tj ►t ,jc,,.\
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 3f ay of Q J t61(i
by 0 tit INi_l V C+tA_J\be. as ��LSL- tt1.-1 41 ,_ of Va./V\& 2 i, 7..
7)g_ej,I 1.6 g• 42-/LIS
Notary Public
My Commission Expires : 9/.21/q4
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(02/92) 2823r
TABLE OF CONTENTS
List of Tables i
Exhibit A - Legal Description A- 1
Exhibit B - Index Map B- 1
Exhibit C - Pre-Mining and Mining Plan Maps C- 1
Exhibit D - Mining Plan D- 1
Exhibit E - Reclamation Plan E- 1
Exhibit F - Reclamation Plan Map F- 1
Exhibit G - Water Information G- 1
Exhibit H - Wildlife Information H- 1
Exhibit I - Soils Information I- 1
Exhibit J - Vegetation Information J- 1
Exhibit K - Climate K- 1
Exhibit L - Reclamation Costs L- 1
Exhibit N - Other Permits or Licenses N- 1
Exhibit 0 - Legal Right to Enter 0- 1
Exhibit P - Adjacent Landowners P- 1
Exhibit Q - Municipalities Within Two Miles Q- 1
Exhibit R - Proof of Mailing of Notices to County
Commissioners and Soil. Conservation
District R- 1
Exhibit S - Proof of Filing with County Clerk
and Recorder S- 1
LIST OF TABLES
Table D- 1 Mining and Reclamation Timetable D-3
Table D-2 Type and Area of Disturbance D-4
Table E- 1 Seed Mixture E-3
Table G- 1 Permitted Water Wells G-2
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EXHIBIT A - LEGAL DESCRIPTION
The NE 1 /4 of Section 31 , less 5 . 6 acres in the SW 1 /4 of the NE
1 /4 and the E 1 /2 of the SE 1 /4 , Township 3 North , Range 67 West ,
of the 6th P . M. , Weld County , Colorado .
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EXHIBIT C - PRE-MINING AND MINING PLAN MAPS
The Pre-Mining Plan map appears in conjunction with the mining plan
map on Map C- l .
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EXHIBIT D - MINING PLAN
This will be a dry mining operation . Each phase will be dewatered
prior to commencement of that phase .
Phase I will begin at the northwest end of the property and proceed
southwest into Phase II . Topsoil will be stripped by scrapers or
end loaders and stockpiled at the location shown on the Mining Plan
Map ( northwest corner of site) . Sufficient topsoil will be
salvaged to allow for an a replacement depth of 8- 10 inches .
No gravel processing will take place on site during Phases I and
II . Materials will be excavated with a backhoe or end loader and
hauled to the existing plant site at the adjacent Varra Companies ,
Inc . Pit .
A plant site may be set up for Phases III , IV , V, and VI . If this
is the case , it will be located at the point shown on the Mining
Plan Map . Any water requirements will be supplied from the
permitted well on the adjacent site .
Addition of a plant site shall not affect reclamation costs . This
stockpile/plant site will encompass the same land area ( two acres )
as the stockpile area for Phases I and II which is considered major
disturbance and bonded for ripping , topsoiling and revegetating .
The method of mining and equipment to be used for Phases I and II
will be the same for mining the remaining phases .
The ditch which runs west to northeast is no longer in use .
Permission has been granted for its removal , as the head gate went
out years ago and the river changed course .
Operations are expected to last 15-20 years . The size and location
of each phase is shown on Map C- l . Maximum depth of mining will
be approximately 20 feet .
The maximum amount of area to be mined during any year will be 50 . 7
acres in phase 1 . Table D- 1 illustrates the mining timetable .
The disturbances associated with each phase of mining are
classified in Table D-2 as major , moderate , and minor disturbances .
D- 1
TABLE D- 1
MINING AND RECLAMATION TIMETABLE
Mining Reclamation Surface
Estimated Time Estimated time Areas Disturbed
Phase 1 Completed Started 50 . 7 Acres
Phase 2 In Process Start Reclamation 7 . 8 Acres
Phase I in Year 2
Phase 3 4 years Start Reclamation 22 . 1 Acres
Phase 2 in Year 2
Phase 4 2 years In Process 38 . 3 Acres
Phase 5 2 years Start Reclamation of 24 . 2 Acres
Phase 3 immediately .
Start Reclamation of
Phase 4 at end of
Phase 5 mining .
Phase 6 3 years Start Reclamation of 4 . 1 Acres
Phase 5 in Year 2 of
mining this phase .
Start reclamation of Phase 6
immediately upon completion
of mining 6 .
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TABLE D-2
TYPE AND AREA OF DISTURBANCE
Major Disturbances
Mined Area - 5 Acres
Topsoil and Overburden Stripped Areas - 9 Acres
Topsoil and Overburden Stockpiles - 1 Acre
Moderate Disturbances
Backfilling and Grading - 1 Acre
Minor Disturbances
Final Grading - 2 Acres
Seeding , Mulching , and Planting - 2 Acres
D-3
Depths of Material
Topsoil—Overburden
Topsoil and overburden depths vary from 0 . 5 feet to 7 feet with an
average depth of about 2 . 5 feet . See Exhibit I for a list of soils
occurring on the site .
Sand and Gravel
Depending on the thickness of topsoil-overburden, sand and gravel
deposits vary from 16-20 feet . The maximum depth to aggregate and
mining is 20 feet .
Shale-Bedrock
The stratum immediately beneath the sand and gravel is the Pierre
Shale .
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EXHIBIT E - RECLAMATION PLAN
The reclamation plan is to create six ponds . The shorelines and
areas surrounding the ponds will be revegetated with native and
introduced grasses .
This type of reclamation is compatible with the site and
surrounding land area in that this is a wetland site , and open
space areas of this nature are common to the region .
This reclamation plan may reduce the potential flood hazard . The
ponds will be able to absorb and retain flood water velocity which
otherwise would be experienced by downstream structures and
residents .
The shortage of overburden and the naturally high water table also
makes it nearly impossible to back fill the site without hauling in
waste material which more than likely would not be native to the
site .
Creation of the ponds should increase the aesthetic quality and
wildlife habitat of this land area .
Implementation of the reclamation plan of the affected land as it
relates to wildlife , air, water , vegetation and soil is as follows .
Grading
Adequate overburden and topsoil will have been stockpiled during
the mining phase to allow for backfilling and grading of the
shoreline area . The overburden material will be placed and
compacted in lifts . The location of overburden and topsoil
stockpiles are illustrated on Map C- l .
The Reclamation Map E- 1 illustrates the undulating pattern of the
pond shoreline which is more desirable for wildlife habitat than
a rectangular shaped pond . Grading will provide a slope of 3 : 1
from 5 feet above to 10 feet below the expected waterline . A 2 : 1
slope will transcend to the bottom of the excavation . Topsoil will
be replaced to an average depth of 8 inches . This is compatible
with the average depth of A-horizons for soils encountered during
mining .
Schedule of Reclamation
The reclamation schedule is provided in conjunction with the Mining
Plan on Table D- 1 . As illustrated on this table , reclamation will
be a contemporaneous procedure throughout the life of the mine .
E- 1
Permanent Revegetation
All shoreline and peripheral land areas will be fertilized , tilled ,
seeded , hay/ straw mulched and crimped . Prior to revegetation ,
topsoil will be tested to determine fertility needs . If possible
seeding will be completed during the dormant period (October 1 -
March 15 ) . The proposed seed mix is illustrated on Table E- 1 . It
was chosen for its diverse and long lasting vegetative cover .
Temporary Revegetation
Any topsoil stockpiles which are left in place for more than one
season will be seeded with a mixture of quick germinating annual
species such as annual rye , cereal grains , and perennial long- lived
species such as crested wheatgrass , western wheatgrass , etc . All
stockpiles which are seeded will also be mulched with either hay ,
straw, or hydromulch .
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TABLE E- 1
SEED MIXTURE
Species Lbs . PLS/ACRE Seeds /FT .
Blue grama . 5 7 . 8
Switchgrass 1 . 1 9 . 8
Alkali sacaton . 19 6 . 1
Western wheatgrass 4 . 0 10 . 1
Tall wheatgrass 2 . 2 4 . 0
Vetch (v . Americana) 2 . 5 1 . 9
10 . 5 39 . 7
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EXHIBIT F - RECLAMATION PLAN MAP
The Reclamation Plan Map appears on Map F- l .
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EXHIBIT G — WATER INFORMATION
Each mining phase will be dewatered prior to excavation
commencement .
The St . Vrain 100-year floodplain covers 90% of the permit area as
shown on the Pre-Mining Map . The floodplain limits were obtained
from Mr . William Stanton of the Colorado Water Conservation Board
as delineated by Kucera and Associates . The site will be
adequately graded to insure proper drainage from the site .
Three culverts will be installed between the ponds to allow proper
drainage and ground water flow of the site . See Reclamation Plan
Map for locations .
Water requirements for the proposed operation include 2 , 000 gallons
per day for haul roads dust suppression. Based on operating 200
days per year , the requirement will be approximately 1 . 2 acre-feet
per year .
There will be no gravel processing on site during Phases I and II .
Materials will be excavated and hauled to the adjacent plant site .
A portable crusher may be set up at a later date , as shown on the
Mining Plan Map for Phases III , IV, V , and VI . For the entire
operation , any water requirements will be supplied from the well
on the adjacent pit .
Permitted wells in the area are shown on Figure G- 1 and listed on
the following Table G- 1 . These wells are not expected to be
affected by operations .
Discharge from dewatering the site will be monitored in accordance
with the discharge permit to be obtained by the operator .
Discharge will flow into the existing drainages at the locations
shown on the Mining Plan Map . Riprap spillways will be installed
at the dewatering discharge locations . After Phases I and II are
dewatered , the pump will be relocated for dewatering the remaining
phases . Both of the existing drainages are capable of handling the
water to be discharged .
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TABLE G- 1
PERMITTED WATER WELLS
Well No . OWNER DEPTH YIELD
010671 Keith Warren 22 15 . 0
033568 Lee Gould 25 28 . 0
004619 Gordon B . Gurley 490 20 . 0
020441 A . A . Sheley 18 14 . 0
105608 Terri H. Gillat 30 15 . 0
105609 Terri H. Gillat 30 15 . 0
028980 Fred Craig 58 28 . 0
037769 Vernon Bone 58 20 . 0
070334 Arthur Crow , Jr . 41 20 . 0
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EXHIBIT H - WILDLIFE INFORMATION
Currently, property is being mined on the adjacent southwest and
western boundaries . Due to past and present disturbances , impacts
on existing wildlife communities are expected to be minimal .
Typical wildlife expected to habitat the site include small
rodents , cottontail , jackrabbits , squirrels , coyotes , fox , stripped
skunks , and deer .
Avian species sighted in the area include geese , ducks , pheasants ,
egrets , hawks , swallows , and sparrows .
According to the Colorado Latilong Study , threatened and endangered
species may include the White pelican, peregrin falcon, and the
bald eagle . Threatened and endangered species which have been seen
on the site are limited to the Bald Eagle .
During the operation, there will be a temporary loss of food and
habitat . After mining , the reclamation plan will alter the
existing site by providing a larger area of aquatic habitat .
Impact of any of the wildlife species is expected to be
insignificant . Ongoing adjacent mining has been occurring long
enough that any previous seasonal use has long since been
disrupted .
The proposed mining/reclamation plan is designed to generate
minimum impact and restore the site with native vegetation, thereby
enabling the return of a similar wildlife population with an
increased aquatic habitat .
Wildlife at the adjacent mining site have returned even as
operations are still continuing . Blue heron, ducks , geese and
various other types of birds and wildlife inhabit the site at this
time .
The Division of Wildlife has been contacted regarding the amended
permit area , and an evaluation/ inspection report will be forwarded
when available .
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EXHIBIT I - SOILS INFORMATION
The soils within the permit area occur on nearly level landscapes
and are generally deep, greater than 40-60 inches , and poorly
drained . The soils are underlain by gravels . The gravel averages
20 feet deep throughout the permit area .
Three different soil mapping units occur within the permit area .
They are the Altvan loam, Aquolls and Aquents ( gravelly
substratum) , and the Heldt silty clay . The soils map is
illustrated on Map I- 1 .
A detailed description of the soils mapping units as prepared by
the soil conservation office is provided below.
1 - Altvan loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes . This is a deep , well
drained soil on terraces at elevations of 4 , 500 to 4 , 900 feet . It
formed in old alluvium deposited by the major rivers . Included in
mapping are small areas of soils that show evidence of poor
drainage . Also included are small , long and narrow areas of sand
and gravel deposits .
Typically the surface layer of the Altvan soil is grayish brown
loam about 10 inches thick . The subsoil is brown and light
yellowish brown clay loam and sandy clay loam about 15 inches
thick. The substratum is calcareous loamy sand about 6 inches
thick over gravelly sand .
Permeability and available water capacity are moderate . The
effective rooting depth is 20 to 40 inches . Surface runoff is
slow, and the erosion hazard is low .
This soil is used almost entirely for irrigated crops . It is
suited to all crops commonly grown in the area , including corn,
sugar beets , beans , alfalfa, small grain, potatoes , and onions .
An example of a suitable cropping system is 3 to 4 years of alfalfa
followed by corn, corn for silage , sugar beets , small grain , or
beans . The high clay content and the rapidly permeable substratum
slightly restrict some crops .
This Altvan soil has fair to good potential for urban and
recreational development . The chief limiting soil features for
urban development are the shrink-swell potential of the subsoil as
it wets and dries and the rapid permeability of the sand and gravel
substratum. Septic tank absorption fields function properly , but
in places the substratum does not contain enough fines to properly
filter the leachate . Sewage lagoons require sealing . Lawns ,
shrubs , and trees grow well . Capability subclass IIs irrigated .
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2 — Aquolls and Aquents , gravelly substratum. This nearly level
map unit is on bottom lands and flood plains of all the major
streams in the survey area . Aquolls . which have a dark colored
surface layer . make up about 60 percent of the unit . Aquents ,
which have a lighter colored surface layer , make up about 35
percent . About 5 percent is Aquepts and Bankard sandy loam.
These are deep , poorly drained soils that formed in recent
alluvium. No one pedon is typical . Commonly the soils have a
mottled , mildly alkaline to moderately alkaline loamy or clayey
surface layer and underlying material and are underlain by sand y or
sand and gravel within 48 inches . In places they have a gleyed
layer in the underlying material .
Most of the acreage is subject to flooding . The water table is at
or near the surface early in spring and recede to as deep as 48
inches late in fall in some years .
These soils are used for rangeland and wildlife habitat . Some
small areas have been reclaimed by major drainage and leveling and
are used for irrigated crops .
The potential native vegetation is dominated by alkali sacaton ,
switchgrass , and western wheatgrass . Saltgrass sedge , rush , and
alkali bluegrass are also prominent potential production ranges
from 3 , 000 pounds per acre in favorable years to 2 , 000 pounds in
unfavorable years . As range condition deteriorates , the
switchgrass , alkali sacaton, and western wheatgrass decrease and
saltgrass sedge , and rush increase .
These soils have good potential as a source of sand and gravel .
Capability subclass VIw; Salt Meadow range site .
3— Heldt silty clay, 1 to 3 percent slopes . This is a deep ,
moderately well drained soil on plains at elevations of 4 , 950 to
5 , 050 feet . It formed in alluvial sediment derived from shale .
Included in mapping are small areas of soils that have a clay loam
or silt loam subsoil and substratum.
Typically the surface layer is light brownish gray and light
yellowish brown silty clay about 7 inches thick . The subsoil is
light brownish gray silty clay about 27 inches thick . The
substratum to a depth of 60 inches is silty clay .
Permeability is slow. Available water capacity is high . The
effective rooting depth is 60 inches or more . Surface runoff is
medium, and the erosion hazard is moderate .
In irrigated areas this soil is suited to crops commonly grown in
the area , such as corn , sugar beets , beans , alfalfa , and small
grain. The high clay content generally restricts some crops .
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Most methods of irrigation are suitable , but furrow irrigation is
the most common. Proper irrigation water management is essential .
Barnyard manure and commercial fertilizer are needed for top
yields .
In non- irrigated areas this soil is suited to winter wheat , barley ,
and sorghum. Most of the acreage is planted to winter wheat . The
predicted average yield is 25 bushels per acre . The soil is summer
fallowed in alternate years to allow moisture accumulation.
Generally precipitation is too low for beneficial use of
fertilizer .
Stubble mulch farming , striperopping , and minimum tillage are
needed to control soil blowing and water erosion.
The potential native vegetation is dominated by western wheatgrass
and blue grama . Buffalograss is also present . Potential
production ranges from 1 , 000 pounds in favorable years to 600
pounds in unfavorable years . As range condition deteriorates , a
blue grama-buffalograss sod forms . Undesirable weeds and annuals
invade the site as range condition becomes poorer .
This soil has poor potential for urban and recreational
development . Slow permeability and high shrink swell create
problems in dwelling and road construction . Capability subclass
IIs irrigated , IVe nonirrigated : Clayey Plains range site .
Recommend Topsoil Salvage Plan
The surface layer of these soils averages 7- 10 inches . The entire
solum averages 25-30 inches . However , for the purposes of
salvaging seed-bed quality material , it is recommended to salvage
only the surface layer .
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EXHIBIT J - VEGETATION INFORMATION
Vegetation types usually follow soil boundaries as the aquoll ' s and
aquent ' s potential native vegetation is dominated by alkali
sacaton, switchgrass , and western wheatgrass . Potential production
ranges from 3 , 000 to 2 , 000 pounds per acre .
Switchgrass , western wheatgrass , alkali sacaton, tall wheatgrass ,
and tall fescue are suitable for seeding . As site conditions
deteriorates , saltgrass , sedge , and rush increase .
Cottonwood trees adjacent to the St . Vrain Creek will remain. A
few trees , which are in the area to be mined as shown on the Mining
Plan Map , will be removed prior to mining and put to a beneficial
use , such as firewood .
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Estimated Annual Production
Since the vegetation production closely follows the soil type , they
are illustrated below accordingly .
1 —Altvan loam
This soil is used generally for irrigated crops and some of the
average yields are Alfalfa 5 tons/acre , sugar beets 23 tons /acre ,
corn 160 BU/acre . , etc . Since the Altvan loam is in native grass
on site , the average production is estimated at 4 , 000 lbs per acre .
3—Aquolls and Aquents , Gravelly Substratum
This soil is suitable for native grass production only . Its
average production is 3 , 000 pounds in favorable years and 2 , 000
pounds in unfavorable years .
27 -Heldt Silty Clay
This soil is predominantly suited for native grass production.
Production ranges from 1 , 000 pounds in favorable years to 600
pounds in unfavorable years .
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EXHIBIT K - CLIMATE
The climatology date recorded at the Longmont 2 ESE weather station
indicates the average annual precipitation at the site is
approximately 12 . 6 inches per year and the annual mean temperature
is approximately 49 degrees Farenheit .
Average Total
Monthly Precipitation
January 27 . 4 . 34
February 31 . 4 . 43
March 35 . 7 . 96
April 46 . 7 1 . 26
May 57 . 2 2 . 53
June 65 . 6 1 . 76
July 72 . 0 1 . 18
August 69 . 9 1 . 12
September 61 . 1 1 . 16
October 50 . 3 . 98
November 37 . 2 . 52
December 30 . 2 . 35
Mean/Total 48 . 7 12 . 59
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EXHIBIT L - RECLAMATION COSTS
Reclamation costs for this amendment were based upon the Mining and
Reclamation Timetable and the type and area of disturbance as
illustrated in Exhibit D . Therefore , the amount of overburden and
topsoil backfilling and grading is based upon the maximum amount
of disturbance at any give time .
Overburden Placement and Grading
( Estimate 4 , 625 lineal feet of shoreline . )
23 , 125 cubic yards @ $ . 35 /cubic yard $8 , 093 . 75
Topsoil Placement and Grading
6 , 937 . 50 cubic yards @ $ . 80/cubic yard $5 , 550 . 00
Revegetation of Shoreline ( Fertilizing , Disking , Seeding . Mulching ,
and Crimping
. 5 Acres @ $500/acre $ 250 . 00
TOTAL BOND ESTIMATE - $ 13 , 893 . 75
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EXHIBIT N - OTHER PERMITS OR LICENSES
List of current Mined Land Reclamation Permits .
Varra Companies , Inc . Pit - Permit No . 74-52
Jenkins Pit - Permit No . 77-393
Carr Pit - Permit No . 80-2
Valmont Pit - Permit No . 81 -77
Varra Companies , Inc . #3 Pit -Permit No . 81 -228
Reynolds Pit - Permit No . 81 -244
Henderson Industrial Pit - Permit No . 82-78
Southern Site Pit - Permit No . 82-227
Northern Site Pit - Permit No . 82-228
Pit No . 5 - Permit No . M-84- 110
Weld County Special Use Permit
Varra Companies , Inc . - Permit No . SUP-248A ( 1985 )
Colorado Department of Health Emission Permit
Varra Companies , Inc . - Permit No . 84WE198F
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EXHIBIT 0 — LEGAL RIGHT TO ENTER
The Nelson family has granted Varra Companies , Inc . legal right to
enter the land area added in this amendment application.
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EXHIBIT P - ADJACENT LANDOWNERS
Harold E . and LaVerna Nelson
11955 Weld County Road 15
Longmont , Colorado 80501
Gilbert P . Acord
7541 Weld County Road 26-3/4
Longmont , Colorado 80501
Varra Companies . Inc .
2130 S . 96th Street
Broomfield , Colorado 80020
Ernest R. and Wanda E . Dakolios
280 E . 64th Avenue
Denver , Colorado 80221
Thelma Altha Swarts
6856 Weld Co . Road 26
Longmont , CO 80501
Seigrist
6999 York
Denver , CO 80229
St . Vrain Sanitation
Box 978
Longmont , CO 80502
Central Weld Co . Water Dist .
2235 2nd Ave .
Greeley, CO 80631
Owens Bros .
5095 McIntyre
Golden , CO 80403
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EXHIBIT Q - MUNICIPALITIES WITHIN TWO MILES
The only Municipality within two miles is the town of Gowanda .
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EXHIBIT R - PROOF OF MAILING OF NOTICES TO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AND SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT.
The notice to County Commissioners and Soil Conservation District
are found in a letter following this Exhibit .
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MAY 11 ' 92 16: 44 PAGE . 0F3e
ZOO ' 398 RLba 59r__ dE LS 0S 28 ; 8 J,dW
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NOTICE Of FILING APPLICATION
FOR COLORADO MINED LAND RECLAMATION PERMIT
• FOR REGULAR (112) OPERATION
NOTICE To THE l4QAR OF COUNrr C�ti5StONERS
• 'I�1 COUNTY •
rr 1.,� (Operator) has applied for reclamation permit from
Col {�Gwu�e� � d I
the Coloraam ;�t�ned ' nd RetCiarl3aticn The attachsd informaton iseinq •
("the Board")
. operations i n .OA�`-r County.
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provided to notify you of the location and nature of the proposed operation.
The entire application is on file with the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation
Division ("the Division") and the local county clerk and recorder.
The applicant proposes to reclatai the affected land to /-G-' (04kre-�--.
34.32-11 (7)(j) the Board is required to confer witth- 1 d
Pursuant to C.R,S. Commissioners of the
the
e board on CY. the Board would appreciate before pyour ncomments ons the iproposed
use. Ac�ordt q Y.
operation. Please note that. in order to eer your
t right toga hearing the
before the Board on this application, you must veln
, • . application within twenty
1(20)fldays of the date of last publication of notice
pursuant to C.R.S. 34- or i e rwouldegarding
lng application,uss the apleasedcontactithe4Co oradoeMinedaLandther
issue regardSng this p ,,
Reclamation Division, 1313 Sherman Street, Room 216, Denver, Colorado 80 202,
(303) 866-3667.
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MOTE TO OPERATOR. You must attach a eopy of the application form to this
• notice. If this is a notifaetattach i caplete a
change Sa filed ndliccurateiction you
must either attach a' co¢yy the chan4S► Qr attach
description of the change.
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Received by: ./ t4 ./ e ,
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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
Lan.9 mn r L DISTRICT
• Varra Compen►eS , inc, (Operator) has applied for a reclamation permit from
the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board ("the Board") to conduct mining
operations in Weld County. The attached information is being
provided to notify you of the location and nature of the proposed operation.
The entire application is on file with the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation
Division ("the Division") and the local county clerk and recorder.
The applicant proposes to reclaim the affected land to iG�yeneralcwicuk- i,rai
Pursuant to C.R.S. 34-32-116(7)(j) the Board is required to confer with the
local Soil Conservation Districts before approving of the post-mining land
use. Accordingly, the Board would appreciate your comments on the proposed
operation,. Please note that, in order to preserve your right to a hearing
before the Board on this application, you must submit written comments on the
application within twenty (2O) days of the date of last publication of notice
pursuant to C.R.S. 34-32-112(10) .
If you would like to discuss the proposed post-mining land use , or any other
issue regarding this application, please contact the Colorado Mined Land
Reclamation Division, 1313 Sherman Street, Room 215, Denver, Colorado 80203,
(3O3) 866-3567.
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NOTE- TO OPERATOR: You must attach a copy of the application form to this
notice. If this is a notice of a change to a previously filed application you
must either attach a copy of the changes . or attach a complete and accurate
description of the change .
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EXHIBIT S - PROOF OF FILING WITH COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER.
The prcof of filing with the County Clerk and recorder is found in
a letter following this document .
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MAY S ' 92 1I-7, : 5!E FAGE . 001
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WBLD COUNTY CLEIK TO THE BOARD
By signing below, Z acknowledge receipt of the . 12 Permit
Application Amendment from Varra Companies , Inc . for the Dakolias
Conatrc.ctioa Compamyla Sand and Gravel Mine this 7r1 day of
1992.
Chenowe, th and Associates , on Sehtlf cf Barra Companies , Inc . is
submizt ins a copy of this application to you in compliance with
Colorado Mined Land Reclar.atica Division Rules and Regulations that
all adjacent lead owners are kept informed of future development
activity.
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REFERRAL LIST
NAME: Varra Companies, Inc. CASE NUMBER: Amended USR-248
REFERRALS SENT: March 19, 1993 REFERRALS TO BE RECEIVED BY: April 2, 1993
COUNTY TOWNS and CITIES
Attorney Ault
X Health Department Brighton
Extension Service Broomfield
Emergency Management Office Dacono
Sheriff's Office Eaton
X Engineering Erie
Housing Authority Evans
Airport Authority Firestone
Building Inspection Fort Lupton
Frederick
STATE Garden City
X Division of Water Resources Gilcrest
Geological Survey Greeley
Department of Health Grover
Highway Department Hudson
Historical Society Johnstown
Water Conservation Board Keenesburg
Oil and Gas Conservation Commission Kersey
X Division of Wildlife La Salle
FIRE DISTRICTS Lochbuie
Ault F-1 Longmont
Berthoud F-2 X Mead
Briggsdale F-24 Milliken
Brighton F-3 New Raymer
Eaton F-4 Northglenn
Fort Lupton F-5 Nunn
Galeton F-6 Platteville
Hudson F-7 Severance
Johnstown F-8 Thornton
La Salle F-9 Windsor
X Mountain View F-10
Milliken F-11 COUNTIES
Nunn F-12 Adams
Pawnee F-22 Boulder
Platteville F-13 Larimer
Platte Valley F-14
Poudre Valley F-15 FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
Raymer F-2 X US Army Corps of Engineers
Southeast Weld F-16 USDA-APHIS Veterinary Service
Windsor/Severance F-17 Federal Aviation Administration
Wiggins F-18 Federal Communication Commission
Western Hills F-20
SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICTS
OTHER Brighton
X Central Colo. Water Conservancy Dist. Fort Collins
X Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line Co. Greeley
X Tri-Area Planning Commission X Longmont
West Adams
COMMISSION/BOARD MEMBER
X Judy Yamaguchi
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efDEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES
PHONE (303) 353-3845. EXT. 3540
WELD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
� 1400 N. 17TH AVENUE
;1;'T. O GREELEY, COLORADO 80631
COLORADO RECEIVED MAR 1 9 1993
March 19, 1993 CASE NUMBER: Amended USR-248
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Enclosed is an application from Varra Companies , Inc . , for a Site Specific
Development Plan and an Amended Special Review permit for a sand and gravel mine
in the A (Agricultural) zone district. The parcel of land is described as part
of the NE4 and E2 SE4 of Section 31 , T3N, R67W of the 6th P.M. , Weld County,
Colorado. The location of the parcel of land for which this application has been
submitted is east of Weld County Road 13 and north of Weld County Road 26 .
This application is submitted to you for review and recommendation. Any comments
or recommendation you consider relevant to this request would be appreciated.
Your prompt reply will help to facilitate the processing of the application and
will ensure prompt consideration of your recommendation. Please reply by April
2, 1993, so that we may give full consideration to your recommendation. Please
call Lanell J . Adler, Current Planner, if you have any questions about the
application.
Check the appropriate boxes below and return to our address listed above.
1. We have reviewed this request and find that it
does/does not) comply with our Comprehensive Plan for the
following reasons .
2 . We do not have a Comprehensive Plan, but we feel this request
(is/is not) compatible with the interests of our town
for the following reasons :
3 . We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our
interests .
4. A formal recommendation is under consideration and will be
submitted to you prior to:
5 . ``�� Please refer to the enclosed letter.
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Signed: t;,,, Agency:
Date: 4 -
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DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES
PHONE (303) 353-3845, EXT. 35A0
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`O 1400 N. 17TH AVENUE
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COLORADO
March 19 , 1993 CASE NUMBER: Amended USR-248
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Enclosed is an application from Varra Companies , Inc . , for a Site Specific
Development Plan and an Amended Special Review permit for a sand and gravel mine
in the A (Agricultural) zone district. The parcel of land is described as part
of the NE4 and E2 SE4 of Section 31, T3N, R67W of the 6th P.M. , Weld County,
Colorado . The location of the parcel of land for which this application has been
submitted is east of Weld County Road 13 and north of Weld County Road 26 .
This application is submitted to you for review and recommendation. Any comments
or recommendation you consider relevant to this request would be appreciated.
Your prompt reply will help to facilitate the processing of the application and
will ensure prompt consideration of your recommendation. Please reply by April
2 , 1993 , so that we may give full consideration to your recommendation. Please
call Lanell J . Adler, Current Planner, if you have any questions about the
application.
Check the appropriate boxes below and return to our address listed above.
1 . We have reviewed this request and find that it
does/does not) comply with our Comprehensive Plan for the
following reasons .
2 . We do not have a Comprehensive Plan, but we feel this request
(is/is not) compatible with the interests of our town
for the following reasons :
3 . X We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our
interests .
4. A formal recommendation is under consideration and will be
submitted to you prior to:
5 . Please ref to the enclosed letter.
Signed: ; ency: . / L, c
Date: .� 9 7j -�
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DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES
PHONE (303) 353-3845, EXT. 3540
WELD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
1400 N. 17TH AVENUE
® GREELEY, COLORADO 80631
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COLORADO
March 19 , 1993 CASE NUMBER: Amended USR-248
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Enclosed is an application from Varra Companies , Inc . , for a Site Specific
Development Plan and an Amended Special Review permit for a sand and gravel mine
in the A (Agricultural) zone district. The parcel of land is described as part
of the NE4 and E2 SE4 of Section 31, T3N, R67W of the 6th P.M. , Weld County,
Colorado. The location of the parcel of land for which this application has been
submitted is east of Weld County Road 13 and north of Weld County Road 26 .
This application is submitted to you for review and recommendation. Any comments
or recommendation you consider relevant to this request would be appreciated.
Your prompt reply will help to facilitate the processing of the application and
will ensure prompt consideration of your recommendation. Please reply by April
2 , 1993 , so that we may give full consideration to your recommendation. Please
call Lanell J . Adler, Current Planner, if you have any questions about the
application.
Check the appropriate boxes below and return to our address listed above .
l.1_ We have mewed this request and find that it
doe does not)) comply with our Comprehensive p �- Plan for the
following reasons . c�„� )1,(�yLfla �(py1 b 1 .,) AJ.! urt
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2 . We do not have a Comprehensive Plan, but we feel this request
(is/is not) compatible with the interests of our town
for the following reasons :
3 . We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our
interests .
4. A formal recommendation is under consideration and will be
submitted to you prior to:
5. Please refer to the enclosed letter.
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COLORADO
March 19 , 1993 CASE NUMBER: Amended USR-248
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Enclosed is an application from Varra Companies, Inc. , for a Site Specific
Development Plan and an Amended Special Review permit for a sand and gravel mine
in the A (Agricultural) zone district. The parcel of land is described as part
of the NE4 and E2 SE4 of Section 31 , T3N, R67W of the 6th P.M. , Weld County,
Colorado. The location of the parcel of land for which this application has been
submitted is east of Weld County Road 13 and north of Weld County Road 26 .
This application is submitted to you for review and recommendation. Any comments
or recommendation you consider relevant to this request would be appreciated.
Your prompt reply will help to facilitate the processing of the application and
will ensure prompt consideration of your recommendation. Please reply by April
2, 1993 , so that we may give full consideration to your recommendation. Please
call Lanell J . Adler, Current Planner, if you have any questions about the
application.
Check the appropriate boxes below and return to our address listed above.
1. We have reviewed this request and find that it
does/does not) comply with our Comprehensive Plan for the
following reasons .
2 . We do not have a Comprehensive Plan, but we feel this request
(is/is not) compatible with the interests of our town
for the following reasons :
3 . We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our
interests .
4. A formal recommendation is under consideration and will be
submitted to you prior to:
5 . Please refer to the enclosed letter. r.
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Signed: 4. - ZEite. .4-`'agency •,/0. ,. er.,,..`; ,....-.-�C.tkitikritt:,,c,,,,e7-t-,--->.,-
Date : 1 -j::' . 93 1
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES
PHONE (303) 353-3845, EXT. 3540
WELD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
1400 N. 17TH AVENUE
® 9 GREELEY, COLORADO 80631
COLORADO
March 19 , 1993 CASE NUMBER: Amended USR-248
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Enclosed is an application from Varra Companies, Inc. , for a Site Specific
Development Plan and an Amended Special Review permit for a sand and gravel mine
in the A (Agricultural) zone district. The parcel of land is described as part
of the NE4 and E2 SE4 of Section 31, T3N, R67W of the 6th P.M. , Weld County,
Colorado. The location of the parcel of land for which this application has been
submitted is east of Weld County Road 13 and north of Weld County Road 26 .
This application is submitted to you for review and recommendation, Any comments
or recommendation you consider relevant to this request would be appreciated.
Your prompt reply will help to facilitate the processing of the application and
will ensure prompt consideration of your recommendation. Please reply by April
2 , 1993 , so that we may give full consideration to your recommendation. Please
call Lanell J . Adler, Current Planner, if you have any questions about the
application.
Check the appropriate boxes below and return to our address listed above.
1. We have reviewed this request and find that it
does/does not) comply with our Comprehensive Plan for the
following reasons .
2. We do not have a Comprehensive Plan, but we feel this request
(is/is not) compatible with the interests of our town
for the following reasons :
3 . ( We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our
interests .
4. A formal recommendation is under consideration and will be
submitted to you prior to:
5 . Please refer to the enclosed letter.
Signed. `' ` • • Agency: I
Date : _ rAPP 1 " 1993
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES
PHONE (303) 353-3845, EXT. 3540
WELD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
1400 N. 17TH AVENUE
GREELEY, COLORADO 80631
COLORADO
March 19 , 1993 CASE NUMBER: Amended USR-248
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Enclosed is an application from Varra Companies , Inc. , for a Site Specific
Plan and an Amended Special Review permit for a sand and gravel mine
Development i ~ and "'
in the A (Agricultural) zone district. The parcel of land is described as part
of the NE4 and E2 SE4 of Section 31, T3N, R67W of the 6th P.M. , Weld County,
Colorado. The location of the parcel of land for which this application has been
submitted is east of Weld County Road 13 and north of Weld County Road 26.
This application is submitted to you for review and recommendation. Any comments
or recommendation you consider relevant to this request would be appreciated.
Your prompt reply will help to facilitate the processing of the application and
will ensure prompt consideration of your recommendation. Please reply by April
2 , 1993 , so that we may give full consideration to your recommendation. Please
call Lanell J . Adler, Current Planner, if you have any questions about the
application.
Check the appropriate boxes below and return to our address listed above .
1. We have reviewed this request and find that it
does/does not) comply with our Comprehensive Plan for the
following reasons .
2 , We do not have a Comprehensive Plan, but we feel this requestjf-
(i*Zis LLo) compatible with the interests of our v wn
for the following"-reasons : ,
r .
3 . We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our
interests .
4. A formal recommendation is under consideration and will be
submitted to you prior to:
5 . Please refer to the enclosed letter.
Signed: • Ancy:
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Date :
APR 0 7 1993
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Planning Aptl l\, 1993
COLORADO
Drew Scheltinga
Varra Companies USR 248
I have reviewed the application materials and have the following comments:
No mention is made of the traffic that will be generated by the operation or
where the access will be located or what the haul routes will be. The access
points must be identified and restricted haul routes established. Also, a road
maintenance and improvements agreement must be submitted along with the
application materials prior to planning commission or commissioner review.
The flood plain as indicated on the pre-mining map is incorrect. The FEMA
flood insurance rate map indicates that nearly all the site is within the one
hundred year flood plain. The flood way and the flood plain should be
indicated on the pre-mining plan. No stock piles or equipment should be
allowed in the flood way, and no stock piles or equipment should be placed in
the flood plain that would create more than a one foot rise in the one hundred
year flood plain.
The present Varra operation adjacent to the proposed expansion is processing
aggregate materials. I am sure the applicant intends to do the same at the
proposed location. Where that equipment is to be located and how it is to be
accessed should be indicated.
cc: Commissioner Baxter
File USR - 248
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EORRflDU
Lanell Adler
To Weld County Planning Date March 24, 1993
COLORADO
From John S. Pickle, M.S.E.H. , Director, EnvironmentalAfealth
Subject: Case Number: Amended USR-248 Name: Varra Companies, Inc
Environmental Protection Services has reviewed this proposal; the following
conditions are recommended to be part of any approval:
1. All liquid and solid wastes shall be stored and removed for final disposal
in a manner that protects against surface and groundwater contamination.
2. Any required Emissions Permit is obtained from the Air Pollution Control
Division, Colorado Department of Health for fugitive dust and odors.
3. No permanent disposal of wastes shall be permitted at this site.
4. Fugitive dust shall be controlled on this site.
5. The maximum permissible noise level shall not exceed the industrial limit
of 80 dB(A) , as measured according to 25-12-102, Colorado Revised
Statutes.
6. Adequate toilet facilities shall be provided for the employees.
7. Any required NPDES Permit shall be obtained from the Water Quality Control
Division of the Colorado Department of Health and/or amended, if
appropriate for the increased operation.
8. A dust abatement plan shall be submitted to the health department for
approval prior to operation. The facility shall have sufficient equipment
available to implement the dust control as required by the health
department.
9. The applicant shall remove, handle, and stockpile overburden, soil, sand
and gravel from the facility area in a manner that will prevent nuisance
conditions.
10. After October 1, 1992, all construction activities that disturb more than
five (5) acres will be required to obtain a stormwater discharge permit
from the Colorado Department of Health, Water Quality Control Division.
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March 19, 1993 ', ) CASE NUMBER: Amended USR-248
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Enclosed is an application from Varra Companies, Inc. , for a Site Specific
Development Plan and an Amended Special Review permit for a sand and gravel mine
in the A (Agricultural) zone district. The parcel of land is described as part
of the NE4 and E2 SE4 of Section 31, T3N, R67W of the 6th P.M. , Weld County,
Colorado. The location of the parcel of land for which this application has been
submitted is east of Weld County Road 13 and north of Weld County Road 26 .
This application is submitted to you for review and recommendation. Any comments
or recommendation you consider relevant to this request would be appreciated.
Your prompt reply will help to facilitate the processing of the application and
will ensure prompt consideration of your recommendation. Please reply by April
2 , 1993 , so that we may give full consideration to your recommendation. Please
call Lanell J . Adler, Current Planner, if you have any questions about the
application.
Check the appropriate boxes below and return to our address listed above.
1. We have reviewed this request and find that it
does/does not) comply with our Comprehensive Plan for the
following reasons .
2. We do not have a Comprehensive Plan, but we feel this request
(is/is not) compatible with the interests of our town
for the following reasons:
3 . We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our
interests.
4. A formal recommendation is under consideration and will be
submitted to you prior to:
5 , XX Please refer to the enclosed letter.
Signed: Agency:� nt•, wi t, > ; e Prot ,t • ,,;._ -et
Date: MArch 29, 1993 ' t AU1 t4
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MAR 3 1! 1993 il
`"°u"rvy MOUNTAIN VIEW FIRE PR(i fECTION DISTRICT
Administrative Office:
700 Weaver Park Road • Longmont, CO 80501
e (303) 772-0710 Metro (303) 666-4404
VIEW
March 29, 1993
Ms. Lanell J. Adler, Current Planner
Weld County Dept. of Planning Services
1400 N. 17th Avenue
Greeley, CO 80631
RE: USR-248
Varra Companies, Inc.
Dry Gravel Pit - East of WCR 13 and North of WCR 26
Dear Ms. Adler:
The referral material for this project has been reviewed in accordance with
the adopted codes and standards of the Fire District. The Fire District has no
objections to the project. My comments are listed below:
1. If tanks to fuel vehicles are to be installed on this site, then plans
should be submitted to the Fire District for review. Please contact the
Fire District for requirements.
2. If any buildings are to be built or moved onto the site, then plans
should be submitted to the Fire District for review.
If you have any questions, please contact me.
Sincerely,
•
Charles E. Boyes
Fire Prevention Specialist
CC: Jerry Ward, Chief of the District
William N. Bailey, Deputy Chief, Support Services
Mark A. Lawley, Assistant Chief, Fire Prevention
Station 1 Station 2 Station 3 Station 4 Station 5 Station 6 Station 7
9119 Cnty Line Rd. 10971 WCR t3 P.O.Box 575 P.O.Box 11 10911 Dobbin Run P.O.Box 666 P.O.Box 40
Longmont,CO Longmont,CO 299 Palmer Ave. 8500 Niwot Road Lafayette,CO 600 Briggs 100 So.Forest St.
8050 80504 Mead,CO 80542 Niwot,CO 80544 80026 Erie,CO 80516 Dacono,CO 80514
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Ms. Lanell J. Adler
Weld County
Department of Planning Services
Weld County Administrative Offices
1400 North 17th Avenue
Greeley, Colorado 80631
Dear Mr. Adler:
Reference is made to Varra Companies, Inc.'s project that is located in Section 31,
Township 3 North, Range 67 West, Weld County, Colorado.
Prior to any work at this site, the property should be examined for wetlands pursuant
to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. Any wetlands should be delineated and mapped.
This office should be contacted for proper Department of the Army permits prior to
any work in an existing wetlands and Saint Vrain Creek.
Please find the attached list of Environmental Consultants who may assist in the
wetland delineation and mapping.
If there are any questions concerning this matter, please feel free to contact Mr. Terry
McKee of this office at 303-979-4120 and reference action ID #199380175.
Sincerely,
Ti mot y Carey
Project anager
Enclosure
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MAR 3 0 1993 '
ENVIRONMENTAL NSULTANTS - This list is not cor led to endorse any specific
consultant
PEGGY ANDERSON-GOGUEN SCOTT ELLIS, PHIL HACKNEY &
420 Sunset Street TED BOSS
Longmont, CO 80501 ENSR
(303) 776-4636 1716 Health Parkway
Fort Collins, CO 80524
SAMUEL A. BAMBERG, PhD (303) 493-8878
R A Consultants
26050 E. Jamison Cir. LOREN HETTINGER, PhD
Aurora, CO 80016 Dames & Moore
(303) 690-7402 1125 Seventeenth St., Suite 1200
Denver, CO 80202-2027
DAVID L. BUCKNER (303) 294-9100
PATRICK H. MURPHY
RSCO Associates DAVID JOHNSON
P.O. Box 18775 Western Resource Development
Boulder, CO 80308 711 Walnut Street
(303) 447-2999 Boulder, CO 80302
(303) 449-9009
JANE BUNLN, PhD
Natural Science Associates DEBORAH KEAlV MERER
3010 Regis Avenue Stoecker-Keammerer & Associates
Boulder, CO 80303 Ecological Consultants
(303) 499-5014 5858 Woodbourne Hollow Road
Boulder, CO 80301
KATHLEEN COHAN (303) 530-1783
Resource Consultants & Engrs. Inc.
P.O. Box 270460 STEPHEN G. LONG
Fort Collins, CO 80527 STEVE VIERT
(303) 223-5556 Cedar Creek Associates, Inc.
916 Wilshire Avenue
DAVID COOPER Fort Collins, CO 80525
Department of Environmental Sciences (303) 493-4394 Home: 493-1893
Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO 80401 JANICE MCKEE
(303) 499-6441 Wetland Ecology & Associates
5745 Arrowhead
JEFFEREY L. DAWSON Greeley, CO 80634
Project Scientist (303) 339-9351
Woodward-Clyde Consultants
Stanford Place 3, Suite 1000 DAVID MEHAN
4852 S. Ulster Street Parkway Wright Water Engineers
Denver, CO 80237 2490 W. 26th Avenue
(303) 694-2770 Suite 100A
Telex 501285 (Woodward DVR) Denver, CO 80211
(303) 480-1700
STEVEN DOUGHERTY
ERO Resources Corporation ERIK OLGEIRSON, PhD
1740 High Street 4440 Tule Lake Drive
Denver, CO 80218 Littleton, CO 80123
(303) 320-4400 (303) 347-8212
FAX (303) 320-4491
Environmental Consu its
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LAURANNE RINK
Aquatic & Wetland Consultants
Aquatic & Wetland Construction
Company
Siena Square
2060 Broadway, Suite 255
Boulder, CO 80302
(303) 442-5770
FAX (303) 442-8133
MIKE SAVAGE
464 West Sumac Ct.
Louisville, CO 80027
(303) 666-7372
RANDY SCHROEDER
Greystone Development Consultants
5990 Greenwood Plaza Boulevard
Suite 104
Englewood, CO 80111
(303) 850-0930
PETER SMITH
Stoneman Landers, Inc.
11480 Cherokee Street, #L
Denver, CO 80030
(303) 280-0048
BRUCE D. SNYDER
Engineering-Science, Inc.
1700 Broadway, Suite 900
Denver, CO 80290
(303) 831-8100
MIKE STANTON
Quaternary Environmental Consulting
1210 South Park Drive
Monument, CO 80132
(719) 488-2769
GARY TUTTLE
Tuttle Applegate, Inc.
11990 Grant Street, Suite #410
Denver, CO 80233
(303)452-6611
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DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES
PHONE (303) 353-3845. EXT. 3540
` WELD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
., 1400 N. 17TH AVENUE
�' REELEY, COLORADO 80631
COLORADO
MAR 3 1993
1
March 19 , 1993 CASE NUMBER: Amended USR-248
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Enclosed is an application from Varra Companies , Inc. , for a Site Specific
Development Plan and an Amended Special Review permit for a sand and gravel mine
in the A (Agricultural) zone district. The parcel of land is described as part
of the NE4 and E2 SE4 of Section 31, T3N, R67W of the 6th P.M. , Weld County,
Colorado. The location of the parcel of land for which this application has been
submitted is east of Weld County Road 13 and north of Weld County Road 26 .
This application is submitted to you for review and recommendation. Any comments
or recommendation you consider relevant to this request would be appreciated.
Your prompt reply will help to facilitate the processing of the application and
will ensure prompt consideration of your recommendation. Please reply by April
2 , 1993 , so that we may give full consideration to your recommendation. Please
call Lanell J . Adler, Current Planner, if you have any questions about the
application.
Check the appropriate boxes below and return to our address listed above.
1. We have reviewed this request and find that it
does/does not) comply with our Comprehensive Plan for the
following reasons .
2 . We do not have a Comprehensive Plan, but we feel this request
(is/is not) compatible with the interests of our town
for the following reasons :
3 . We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our
interests.
4. A formal recommendation is under consideration and will be
submitted to you prior to:
S . X Please refer to the enclosed letter.
_.i Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line Company
Signed ,-, ./ ,. Agency: _
Date: 3-29-93
PA .IANDLE EASTERN PIPE LINE C PANY
635 No. 7th
Brighton, Colorado 80601
(303) 659-5922
March 29 , 1993
Weld County Dept. of Planning Services
1400 N. 17th Ave.
Greeley, CO. 80231
Attn: Lanell J. Adler, Current Planner
RE: Case Number USR-248 , Site Specific Development Plan - Varra
Companies
Dear Ms. Adler:
Please find attached a copy of our as-built map, which hi-lights
Panhandle Eastern ' s pipelines, 16-10-075-155-4" , 14-10-075-131-3"
and 19-10-075-1333-3" , located in or near the property described as
part of the Northeast and East Half of the Southeast Quarter of
Section 31, Township 3 North, Range 67 West, Weld County, Colorado.
Please see attached Section C-C ' , depicting plans of a 24"
diameter culvert, whereby Varra Companies plan to go 1 foot under
our pipeline. This is not in accordance to Panhandle ' s terms.
Before approval is given for this project, we request that a
Representative of Varra Companies, and all contractors involved in
the construction of this project, contact us prior to plans of
excavation. At this time, we may discuss a solution and interpret
the following stipluations.
Panhandle Eastern maintains a 50-foot wide right-of-way on all
pipelines and will not allow any building within that easement
area. Utility lines, streets, sidewalks, and driveways may be
installed at approximate right angles to the pipeline herein
authorized, provided, however, that all utilities cross under our
pipeline with a minimum clearance equal to the diameter of the
larger utility or 18" , whichever is greater. No paved or traveled
portion of any street, sidewalk, driveway, road, alley, or curbing
will be placed substantially parallel to and within fifteen (15 ' )
feet of the pipeline, provided adequate working space is available
on the other side of the pipeline.
In the event of a proposed crossing with a road or utility, please
contact Utility Notification Center of Colorado (UNCC) at 534-6700
(Local & Metro Denver) , or 1-800-922-1987 (Outside the Metro area) ,
with two (2) business days notice, and at no cost to you, we will
locate and mark our lines to eliminate accidents that can occur
from foreign forces.
We will be more than happy to work with everyone involved, however,
it must be noted that if for any reason our lines must be moved, it
will be at the expense of the developer or the person or persons
asking for this movement.
If additional information is needed, please call me direct at 654-
9241, or long distance at (303) 659-5922 , ext. 241.
Sincerely,
-
Larry E. Abston
Right-of-Way Representative
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Re: Amended USR 248 - Nelson Property
Associates Dear Ms. Adler:
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531 0,.,. Pursuant to your conversation with our office about the above-referenced
project, there are several issues at hand. Chenoweth & Associates was
initially in contact with Ms. Judy Sappington about the Division of Water
Resources' concerns. Communications then lapsed and we learned of the
division's additional concerns from Weld County's Department of Planning
Services on Friday, April 9th. We are still not clear about the exact
concerns the Division of Water Resources has over the permit application and
were told that the matter would have to wait until Ms. Sappington returned
to work.
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A copy of the 1986 agreement regarding sand and gravel mining and
augmentation agreement pertaining thereto between the Nelsons and the Sant
Vrain & Left Hand Water Conservancy District was sent to your office.
This agreement was in place prior to the recent legislations about sand and
gravel mining and addresses the replacement of evaporated groundwater.
These shares of the Last Chance Ditch are in place as a substitute supply plan
and allow an interim operating status for all mining according to Varra
Companies. Enclosed is a copy of the augmentation agreement for your
convenience.
Chenoweth & Associates, on behalf of Varra Companies, Inc., will not
accept a denial of the Use by Special Review permit application due to the
inability to coordinate with the Division of Water Resources. In essence,
division personnel were not available at a critical time.
Sincerely,
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David R. Chenoweth '
President
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DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES
PHONE (303) 353-3845, EXT. 3540
WELD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
O 1400 N. 17TH AVENUE
EY, COLORADO 80631
• GREEL
COLORADO
CORRECTED NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Weld County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, April
20, 1993, at 1:30 p.m. for the purpose of considering a Site Specific Development
Plan and an Amended Special Review permit for a sand and gravel mine in the A
(Agricultural) zone district for the property described below. Approval of the
request may create a vested property right pursuant to Colorado Law.
APPLICANT: Varra Companies, Inc.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the NE4 and E2 SE4 of Section 31, T3N, R67W of the
6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado.
TYPE AND INTENSITY OF PROPOSED USE: A Sand and Gravel Mine in the A
(Agricultural) zone district.
LOCATION: West of Weld County Road 15 and north of Weld County Road 26.
SIZE: 235 acres, more or less.
The public hearing will be held in the Weld County Commissioners' Hearing Room,
First Floor, Weld County Centennial Center, 915 Tenth Street, Greeley, Colorado.
Comments or objections related to the above request should be submitted in
writing to the Weld County Department of Planning Services, 1400 N. 17th Avenue,
Greeley, Colorado 80631, before the above date or presented at the public
hearing on April 20, 1993.
Copies of the application are available for public inspection in the Department
of Planning Services, 1400 N. 17th Avenue, Greeley, Colorado 80631 - Phone - 353-
3845, Extension 3540.
Judy Yamaguchi, Chairperson
Weld County Planning Commission
To be published in the Windso Beacon
To be published ore (1) ti e _y April 1, 1993.
Received b :
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DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES
PHONE (303) 353-3845, EXT. 3540
11 II . WELD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
IBO 1400 N. 17TH AVENUE
GREELEY, COLORADO 80631
COLORADO
CORRECTED NOTICE
DATE: March 19, 1993
TO: SURROUNDING PROPERTY/MINERAL OWNERS
CASE NUMBER: Amended USR-248
There will be a Public Hearing before the Weld County Planning Commission on
Tuesday, April 2O, 1993, at 1:3O p.m. , in the County Commissioners' Hearing Room,
First Floor, Weld County Centennial Center, 915 1Oth Street, Greeley, Colorado
concerning the request of:
NAME: Varra Companies, Inc.
FOR: An amendment to a sand and gravel operation.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the NE4 and E2 SE4 of Section 31, T3N, R67W of the
6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado.
LOCATION: West of Weld County Road 15, and north of Weld County Road 26.
Your property is within five-hundred (5OO) feet of the property on which this
request has been made. For additional information write or telephone Lanell J.
Adler, Current Planner.
Comments or objections related to the above request should be submitted in
writing to the Weld County Department of Planning Services, 14OO N. 17th Avenue,
Greeley, Colorado 8O631, on or before the date of public hearing.
CERTIFICATE OF MAILING
I hereby certify that I have placed a true and correct copy of the
surrounding property owners and owners and lessees of minerals in
accordance with the notification requirements of Weld County in Case Number
Amended USR-248 for Varra Companies, Inc. , in the United States Mail,
postage prepaid First Class Mail by letter as addressed on the attached
list.
this 24th day of March, 1993.
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DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES
PHONE (303)353-3845, EXT. 3540
WELD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
O 1400 N. 17TH AVENUE
GREELEY, COLORADO 80631
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COLORADO
DATE: March 19, 1993
TO: SURROUNDING PROPERTY/MINERAL OWNERS
CASE NUMBER: Amended USR-248
There will be a Public Hearing before the Weld County Planning Commission on Tuesday,
April 20, 1993, at 1: 30 p.m. , in the County Commissioners' Hearing Room, First Floor,
Weld County Centennial Center, 915 10th Street, Greeley, Colorado concerning the
request of:
NAME: Varra Companies , Inc.
FOR: An amendment to a sand and gravel operation.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the NE4 and E2 SE4 of Section 31, T3N, R67W of the 6th
P.M. , Weld County, Colorado.
LOCATION: East of Weld County Road 13, and north of Weld County Road 26 .
Your property is within five-hundred (500) feet of the property on which this request
has been made. For additional information write or telephone Lanell J. Adler,
Current Planner.
Comments or objections related to the above request should be submitted in writing
to the Weld County Department of Planning Services , 1400 N. 17th Avenue, Greeley,
Colorado 80631, on or before the date of public hearing.
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aril th2. appenrance of the area due to the operation of the
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AFFIDAVIT OF TNTERFST OWNERS
MINERAI..S AND/OR SUBSURFACE
Application Nu.
Subject Property Nelson Property - NE4 and the E) of the SE4 of Section 31 ,
Township 3 North, and Range 67 West
STATE OF COLORADO )
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COUNTY OF WELD
THE UNDERSIGNED, being first duly sworn, states that to the best of his
or her knowledge, the attached list is a true and accurate list of the names
and addresses of a]1 mineral owners and lessees of minerals on or under the
parcel of land which is the subject of the application as their names appear
upon the records in the Weld County Clerk and Recorder's Office, from an
ownership update from a title or abstract company, or an attorney.
The foregoing instrument was subscribed and sworn to before me this
day of (.___6i_'\:-LC t l , 19 (1,3 , By
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
My Commission expires: (Li)
Notary Public
AFFTf1A"TT OF INTEREST OWNERS
SURFACE ESTATE
Application No.
Subject Property Nelson Property - NE1 and the E z of the SEA of Section 31 ,
Township 3 North, and Range 67 West .
SATE OF COLORADO
ss.
COUNTY OF WELD
THE UNDERSIGNED, being first duly sworn, states that to the best of his
or her knowledge, the attached list is a true and accurate list of the
names, addresses, and the corresponding Parcel Identification Number
assigned by the Weld County Assessor of the owners of property (the surface
estate) within 500 feet of the property which is the subject of the
application. This list was compiled from the records of the Weld County
Assessor, an ownership update from a title or abstract company, derived from
such records, or from the records of the Weld County Clerk and Recorder.
The list compiled from the records of the Weld County Assessor shall have
been assembled within 30 days of the application submission date.
The foregoing instrument was subscribed and sworn to before me this
day of rs-- � , 19 C i, by a_ 1 c R •
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
My Commission expires : _3._ s
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Notary Public
NAMES OF OWNERS OF PROPERTY WITHIN 50.0 FEET
Please print or type
ADDRESS, TOWN/CITY, ASSESSOR'S PARCEL
NAME STATE AND ZIP CODE IDENTIFICATION #
** Harold E. & LaVerna Nelson 11955 Weld County Road (5 1209-31-0-00-026
Longmont , CO 80501
Varra Sand & Gravel, Inc. 2130 South 96th Street 1209-31-0-00-049
Broomfield, CO 80020
Seigrist Construction Company 6999 York Street 1209-31-0-00-054
Denver, CO 80229
St. Vrain Sanitation District Box 978 . .T 1209-31-0-00-055
Longmont, CO 80502
Owens Brothers Concrete Co. 5095 McIntyre Street 1209-32-0-00-027
Golden, CO 80403
Joseph T. , Jr. & Judith Timko 7095 Weld County Road 26 3/4 1209-32-0-00-028
Longmont) CO 80501
Gilbert P. Acord 7541 Weld County Road 26 3/4 1209-32-0-00-029
Longmont , CO 80501
** Robert 0. Nelson 7497 Weld County Road 26 1209-32-0-00-032
Longmont, CO 80501
** Richard & Margaret Vogl 7250 Weld County Road 26 1311.05-0-00-020
Trustees Etal Longmont, CO 80501
^* James M & Dolores L. French 6600 Weld County Road 26 1311-06-0-00-024
Longmont, CO 80504
** Alex D. Ferrington 11843 Weld County Road 15 1311-Q6-4=0-052
Longmont . CO 80504
PAGE 1 OF 2
NAMES OF OWNERS OF PROPERTY WITHIN 50.0 Ph:ET
Please print or type
ADDRESS, TOWN/CITY, ASSESSOR'S PARCEL
NAME STATE AND ZIP CODE IDENTIFICATION #
Central Weld County Water 2235 2nd Avenue 1311-06-0-00-054
District Greeley, CO 80631
Thelma Altha Swarts 6856 Weld County Road 26 1311-06-0-00-055
Longmont, CO 80501
** NOTE: Asterisked property owners are the sole residents within
mile of the sand & gravel mining operation.
PAGE 2 OF 2
SURROUNDING PROPERTY OWNERS AND/OR
SURFACE ESTATE/MINERAL OWNERS
Varra Companies, Inc.
AM USR-248
Harold E. and LaVerna Nelson
11955 Weld County Road 15
Longmont, CO 80501
Varra Sand and Gravel, Inc.
2130 South 96th Street
Broomfield, CO 80020
Seigrist Construction Company
6999 York Street
Denver, CO 80229
St. Vrain Sanitation District
Box 978
Longmont, CO 80502
Owens Brothers Concrete Company
5095 McIntyre Street
Golden, CO 80403
Joseph T. Jr. , and Judith Timko
7095 Weld County Road 26-3/4
Longmont, CO 80501
Gilbert P. Acord
7541 Weld County Road 26-3/4
Longmont, CO 80501
Robert O. Nelson
7497 Weld County Road 26
Longmont, CO 80501
Richard and Margaret Vogl, Trustees Etal
7250 Weld County Road 26
Longmont, CO 80501
James M. and Dolores L. French
6600 Weld County Road 26
Longmont, CI 80504
Alex D. Ferrington
11843 Weld County Road 15
Longmont, CO 80504
SURROUNDING PROPERTY OWNERS AND/OR
SURFACE ESTATE/MINERAL OWNERS
Varra Companies, Inc.
AM USR-248
Central Weld County Water District
2235 2nd Avenue
Greeley, CO 80631
Thelma Altha Swarts
6856 Weld County Road 26
Longmont, CO 80501
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ST VRAIN C LEFT HAND WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT
April 19, 1993
PRESIDENT
Vernon E.Peppier Weld County
Director at Large Department of Planning Services
1400 North 17th Avenue
VICE PRESIDENT Greeley, Colorado 80631
George Patterson
District 7
Re: Application for Use by Special Review of Varra Companies, Inc.
SECRETARY `v3'-': ?!n ,A,mnnrir.-1 !!CD-')4R
Frank E. Gould
Districts The St. Vrain & Left Hand Water Conservancy District ("District") is
TREASURER concerned about the protection vested in conditional water rights as a
HaroidNelson result of this application. Paragraph (k) on page 3 states: "The
District ' Augmentation Plan has been submitted for review to the State Water
David Macy Engineer. " The State Engineer's office says no such plan has been
Director at Large submitted.
Patricia Jones Evidently the Applicant believes that augmentation is provided by a 1987
District agreement between the Landowner (Nelsons) and the District. That
Gordon Kennedy agreement only augments mining in the northeast quarter of Section 31,
District3 Township 3 North, Range 67 West and would appear only to cover augmenta-
tion of evaporation from 80 acres of open water surface anticipated in
Harold Leonard the reclamation plan attached to the Weld County special use permit
District 2
approved in 1987. It does not cover additional evaporation or other
Bruce Koster water depletions caused by this special use permit application.
District 6
EXECUTIVE RECTOR The District is also concerned about the impact this mining will have on
Leswiliiams the neighboring wells and the application does not provide any informa-
tion on how those wells are going to be protected.
ADMINISTRATIVE
ASSISTANT Therefore, the District recommends that the application be denied unless
Cynthia Elnspahr
and until the issues discussed above have been addressed.
SECRETARY
Diana Sag Sincerely,
LEGAL.COUNSEL
Grant,Bernard, ST. VRAIN & LEFT HAND
Lyons&Gaddis WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT
CONSULTING /
ENGINEER I/
Rocky Mountain' 1`��' t '
Consultants,Inc. Les Williams
Robert C. Brand Executive Director
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I.R2G3 89548 AGREEMENT REGARDING SAND AND GRAVEL MINING
AND AUGMENTATION AGREEMENT PERTAINING THERETO
parties Agreement PARTIES,
The to this are HAROLD E. NELSON and
LAVERNA 3. NELSON, owner. ("Nelsons") . and THE SAINT YRAIN & LEFT HAND
WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT, ("the Conservancy District") .
2. RECITALS. Nelsons own property in the Northeast Quarter, Section
31, Township 3 North, Range 67 West of the Sixth Principal Meridian, Weld
County. Colorado. described on Exhibit A and incorporated herein by
reference. Nelsons have entered into a lease allowing the Varra
Companies, Inc. ("Yarra") . to mine sand and gravel from the property
described in Exhibit A. Varra has applied to and received from Weld
County a special use permit and has applied to and received from the
Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board a mining permit, to permit it to
conduct sand and gravel mining activities on the property. Furthermore,
the parties acknowledge that the construction of lakes, which are part of
Varra's reclamation plan, will result in additional evaporation from open
water surfaces which will adversely affect the Conservancy District
unless augmented.
The Conservancy District has no objection to Varra's mining operations
and reclamation of the property if the concerns expressed above are
addressed and the interests of the Conservancy District are satisfacto-
rily protected. Nelsons have agreed to protect those interests and the
purpose of this Agreement is to set forth the specific agreements of the
parties.
3. NELSONS' AGREEMENTS. Nelsons agree as follows:
a. To augment St. Vrain Creek, in accordance with the water
augmentation policy for gravel pits of The St. Vrain & Left Hand Water
Conservancy District, thereby preventing injury to other water users. by
conveying to The St. Vrain & Left Hand Water Conservancy District an
amount equal to two acre feet of water for each new surface acre of lake
constructed. Varra's current plans call for the construction of five
ponds with a total of 80 surface acres. If. at the end of its mining
operations on the property, Yarra has constructed lakes having more or
less than this number of surface acres, the Conservancy District shall
convey to Nelsons all water which has been conveyed to the Conservancy
District by Nelsons over and above an amount determined by multiplying
the number of surface acres of lakes by two acre feet or. if necessary,
Nelsons shall convey to the Conservancy District additional water in
order to equal the amount of two acre feet for each surface acre of lakes
constructed. Nelsons shall be given credit for existing water surfaces
on the property.
Nelsons further agree that the water rights which shall be conveyed in
compliance with the foregoing provisions and in compliance with the
gravel pit augmentation policy of The St. Vrain b Left Hand Water
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Conservancy District shall be 4/9 of a share of the Last Chance Ditch. an
incorporated ditch. There are 20 shares of the Last Chance Ditch,
although the shares have been traded and sold in 1/9 share increments in
the past. The 4/9 share requirement was calculated by dividing the 160
acre-foot requirement by the average yield per share of the Last Chance
Ditch, 396.9 acre-feet of water per year. The Nelsons have pledged all
of their stock in the Last Chance Ditch to the Federal Land Sank,
Wichita, Kansas. Nelsons agree to execute an assignment of their right
in 4/9 of a share of the Last Chance Ditch to the Conservancy District
upon execution of this Agreement and to convey the stock to the Con-
servancy District upon release by the Federal Land Bank.
b. In order to implement the provisions of this Agreement,
the water rights described above shall be assigned to The St. Vrain &
Left Hand Water Conservancy District and the new stock certificate issued
shall recite the following notation:
"These water rights (shares) and the uses of water attributable
thereto are restricted by an Agreement dated December 17, 1986.
entered into between Harold E. Nelson and LaVerna J. Nelson
and the St. Vrain & Left Hand Water Conservancy District, and
are subject to the terms of that Agreement. Said Agreement is
recorded in the office of the Clerk and 'Recorder of Weld
County. Colorado, and affects part of the Northeast Quarter of
1 Section 31, Township 3 North, Range 67 West of the Sixth P.M.,
Weld County, Colorado.
Nelsons shall be entitled to use the water represented by the foregoing
water rights until evaporation of water from each pit occurs. At the
time, the amount of evaporation from the pit shall be determined and the
Conservancy District shall have use of the equivalent amount of water.
c. With respect to the water rights transferred and/or
restricted pursuant to this Agreement, Nelsons shall pay all ditch
assessments until evaporation of water from each pit occurs, at which
time the Conservancy District shall pay all ditch assessments.
d. To reimburse the Conservancy District $500.00 for its
legal 'and engineering expenses incurred in reviewing the mining proposal
and preparing the Augmentation Agreement.
4. INDEMNIFICATION. Nelsons hereby agree to at all times indemnify and
keep indemnified The St. Vrain & Left Hand Water Conservancy District,
and its respective officers and directors. and hold and save them
harmless from and against all liability for damages. loss. costs, charges
and expenses of whatever kind and nature, including attorneys' fees,
which they or any of them shall or may. at any time, sustain or incur by
reason or in consequence of Varra's mining operations or reclamation of
the Property.
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5. COVENANT RUNNING WITH THE LAND AND WATER RIGHTS. This Agreement
shall be a covenant which runs with the land described on Exhibit A. and
the water rights described above, and shall continue in effect and be
binding upon the parties, their successors and assigns, unless or until
the Conservancy District waives the terms hereof in writing or until
entry of a judicial determination modifying this Agreement or determining
that the provisions hereof are no longer required.
6. THE CONSERVANCY DISTRICT'S AGREEMENT. In consideration of the
covenants and agreements of Nelsons, the Conservancy District hereby:
a. Withdraws any and all objections to the special use
application which Yarra has filed witn Weld County and consents that the
same may be issued at the discretion of Weld County.
b. Withdraws any and ail objections to the granting of the
mining permit for which Varra has applied to the Colorado Mined Land
Reclamation Board and consents that the same may be issued at the
discretion of the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board.
1 c. Covenant that they will not raise any objection to the
mining or reclamation conducted in accordance with the -provisions hereof
and the approved mining and reclamation plans. or commence any litigation
seeking injunctive or compensatory relief arising therefrom except for
violation of the covenants and agreements set forth herein.
d. In the event the ponds are constructed in such a fashion
that there is no ground water infiltration into them, to reconvey the
shares of stock conveyed to the Conservancy District back to the Nelsons.
7. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT. In the event that no Mining and Recla-
mation Plan is finally approved by Weld County and the Colorado Mined
Land Reclamation Board, that mining permits are not granted, or that
Nelsons do not mine the property, this Agreement. at the written request
of Nelsons shall be null and void, and all water rights which have been
conveyed or assigned to the Conservancy District pursuant hereto shall be
returned to Nelsons, their successors or assigns.
8. ENFORCEMENT. This Agreement may be enforced by the Conservancy
District, or any of its members who are adversely affected by any
violation of any term hereof, by seeking any appropriate equitable and
legal remedies, including injunctive relief, specific performance and
damages. In the event that litigation is commenced by the Conservancy
District or any it its members to obtain such enforcement, and the
Conservancy District or any member prevails, Nelsons and/or their
successors and assigns agree to pay for any reasonable attorneys' fees
and court costs expended by the Conservancy District or the member in
obtaining such enforcement. However, Nelsons prevail, the Conservancy
District, or the member instituting the litigation, shall pay such fees
and court costs expended by Nelsons.
9. EXHIBITS. The exhibit referred to in this Agreement is, by
reference, incorporated herein for all purposes.
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10. BINDING EFFECT. This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties
and their respective successors and assigns.
DATED: i E.i.<:tt r C? . 1986.
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ATTEST:
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�T 1J.idl , 1986 by Vernon Peppier as President and Fraou1d
1 as Secretary, nkG
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EXHIBIT A: To Agreement Regarding Sand and Gravel Mining and
Augmentation Agreement Pertaining Thereto
PARTIES: St. Vrain & Left Hand Water Conservancy District/Harold E.
and LiVerna Nelson
DATE: December 17, 1986.
Legal Description:
The Northeast Quarter (NE-1/4) of Section 31. less 5.6 acres in the
Southwest Quarter (SW-1/4) of the Northeast Quarter (NE-1/4), Township 3
North, Range 67 Nest of the 6th Principal Meridian, Weld County,
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PRiSiDENT
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or'ocrca'at largo Department of Planning Services
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Georgia Pattaroon Greeley, Colorado &0633
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The St, Mersin & Left Hand Water Conservancy District (n District')
mFASLMCP concerned about the protection vested in conditional water tri #s
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rrataM1tcn resu7r of this amt
r pp,ication. Paragraph (k) on page 6tactes rho , .
bcretomocy Augmentation Alan has been submitted for review to the State Water
orra g. subymitted� The State Engineer's office says no such plan has been
patd cla Jon+an
POIci Evidently the ,Applicant believes that augmentation is provided b a 3987 •'
agreement between the Landowner (Nelsons) and the District. ,
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Q gonnoer agreement only augments mining in the northeast quarter cti
Township 3 North, Range 67 West and would appear only to
rtap lenta-
>aarokrLac�nara tion of evaporation from 80 acres of open water surfacer anticipated in
c«1412 the reclamation plan attaches to the Weld County special U3O permit
Approved in 1987, It does not cover alditianal evaporation or otter
µuceova( 1eter depletions caused' by this special use permit application. •
w,nlct o
ExECLMVE DIRECTOR The District is also concerned about the impact this mining will have e,,
L�vlsluorpf the neighboring wells and the application does not provide any i fa -
Ac�uNrsrRAlly� tion on how those wel 1 s are going to be protected, in forma-
ASsiSTANT
crnrnlaEirxpcn Therefore, the District r"ecomme ds that the application be, de ied unless
and until the issues discussed above have been addrasxed, n
Diana 31gi Sincerely, �;
LEGAL CO4.NSEL ';;
Grbnt.Nemard, ST. VRAIN 4 LEFT HAND .
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