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LARRY E. O'BRIAN
PRESIDENT
February 1, 1995
Board of County Commissioners
Weld County
915 Tenth St.
Greeley, CO 80634
Re: Reconsideration of an application for a
Mined Land Reclamation Permit
7985 VANCE DRIVE, SUITE 205A
ARVADA, COLORADO 80003
303-423-7297
We are delivering to you here a Notice of Application and
supporting documents for the Fort Lupton Pit to be operated by
Aggregate, Inc., pursuant to rule 1.6.2, Colorado Mined Land
Reclamation Board - Mineral Rules and Regulations.
Please acknowledge receipt of this notice by signing in the
appropriate space provided below and return a signed copy of this
cover letter to the person delivering it. We need to submit this
copy to the Division as proof of our filing with you.
Respectfully Submitted,
ENVIRONMENT, INC.
Stevan L. O'Brian
Vice President
RECEIVED THIS 0 n� DAY OF February, 1995
Weld County Board of County Commissioners
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NOTICE OF FILING APPLICATION
FOR COLORADO MINED LAND RECLAMATION PERMIT
REGULAR (112) APPLICATION
NOTICE TO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Weld COUNTY
Aggregate, Inc. (Operator) has applied for a reconsideration of a
reclamation permit from the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board
("the Board") to conduct mining operation in Weld County. The at-
tached information is being provided to notify you of the location
and nature of the proposed operation. The entire application is on
file with the Division of Minerals and Geology (DM&G) ("the
Division") and the local county clerk and recorder.
The applicant proposes to reclaim the land to pasture, wildlife
habitat and pond. Pursuant to C.R.S. 34-32-116(7)(j) the Board is
required to confer with the local Board of County Commissioners
before approving the post -mining land use. Accordingly, the Board
would appreciate your comments on the proposed operation. Please
note that, in order to preserve your right to a hearing before the
Board on this application, you must submit written comments on the
application within twenty (20) days of the date of last 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
Division of Minerals and Geology, 1313 Sherman St., Room 215,
Denver, CO 80203, (303) 866-3567.
Aggregate, Inc.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Aggregate, Inc., P.O. Box 47, Henderson, CO., 80640, (303)
286-8044, has requested reconsideration of a previously approved
reclamation permit by the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board
under the provision of the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Act.
This is done in accordance with Rule 4.1(2) of the Minerals Rules,
which state:
No permit may be issued pursuant to the Act until the
Board or Office receives and approves the Performance
and/or Financial Warranties required herein. If these
warranties are not received within one calendar year of
approval of an application for any new permit, the Board
shall hold a hearing to reconsider the previous approval.
The proposed mine is know as the Fort Lupton Pit, an is
located at of near Section 12, Township 1 North, Range 67 West, 6th
Principal Meridian, Weld County, Colorado. The Fort Lupton Pit was
previously approved by the Board on December 11, 1991. The
proposed date of commencement is April, 1995 and the proposed year
of completion is 2012. The proposed future use of the land is
wildlife habitat, pasture and ponds. Additional information and
tentative reconsideration date may be obtained from the Division of
Minerals and Geology, 1313 Sherman Street, Room 215, Denver,
Colorado 80203, (303) 866-3567 or at the Weld County Clerk of the
Board of County Commissioners; 915 Tenth Street, Greeley, Colorado
or the above named applicant.
Comments must be in writing and must be received at the office
of the Division of Minerals and Geology by no later than 4:00
p.m. on the 17th day of March, 1995.
Epvircpept,
LARRY E. O'BRIAN
PRESIDENT
February 15, 1994
Weld County Clerk of the Board
915 Tenth street
Greeley, Colorado 81416
Re: Reconsideration of an application for
a Mined Land Reclamation Permit
Dear Sir/Madam:
7985 VANCE DRIVE, SUITE 205A
ARVADA, COLORADO 80003
303-423-7297
We are delivering to you here with a copy of an approved
permit application up for reconsideration for the Fort Lupton Pit
to be operated by Aggregate, Inc.. Copies of the application are on
file with the Division of Minerals and Geology (DM&G).
This copy of the application is delivered to you pursuant to
34-32-112(10)(a), Colorado Revised Statutes 1973, as amended,
which states in part:
....the applicant shall file a copy of such application for public inspection
at the office of the County Clerk and Recorder of the County in which the
affected land is located.
Please acknowledge receipt of the copy of the permit applica-
tion by signing in the appropriate space provided below and
returning one copy of this letter to the person delivering the
book. Please hold the book for picked up after the application has
been heard by the MLRB (approx. 120 days)
Yours truly,
ENVIRONMENT, INC.
STIVAN L. O'Brian
Englo
RECEIVED THIS � —DAY OF a , 1995
MLRB application for above mine.
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AGGREGATE, INC
FORT LUPTON PIT
MLRB PERMIT # M-85-088
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
MAY, 1985
DECEMBER, 1991
FEBRUARY, 1995
Mined Land
Reclamation Permit
Application
APPLICATION_& REPORT FOR...
FRONT RANGE SAND & GRAVEL
OPEN CUT GRAVEL PIT
PART OF WZSW! , SEC. 7, T1N, R66W AND PART OF
E4SE' , SEC.12; NE' NW' , SEC. 12; AND PART OF
THE W=SE4, SEC. 1, ALL IN T1N, R67W,
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
MAY 31, 1985
SUBMITTED BY:
FRONT RANGE SAND & GRAVEL
C/O JERRY RHEA
5251 EAST 78th AVENUE
COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO 80022
PHONE: 288-6854
PREPARED BY:
McRAE & SHORT, INC.
1227 - 8th AVENUE
GREELEY, COLORADO 80631
PHONE: 356-3101
PROJECT NO. 85013
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ITEM
TABLE OF CONTENTS
APPLICATION FORMS
1. Colorado Mined Land
Regular Impact
2. Weld County: Use By
A
B
C
E.
F.
G.
H
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L
P
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Reclamation:
Special Review
GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Report Information
2. Location and Access
3. Topography
4. Drainage and Flood Plain
5. Zoning
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
VICINITY MAP
PRE -MINING PLAN
1. Subsurface Soils Investigation
2. Pre -Mining Plan Map (Back Pocket)
PROPOSED MINING PLAN
1. Sand & Gravel Resources
2. General Operating Methods
3. Operations Phasing
4. Time Schedule
5. Site Disturbance.
6. Mining Plan Map (Back Pocket)
RECLAMATION PLAN
RECLAMATION,.PLAN MAP (Back Pocket)
WATER INFORMATION
WILDLIFE INFORMATION
SOILS INFORMATION
VEGETATIVE INFORMATION
RECLAMATION COSTS
OWNERS OF RECORD OF SURFACE & SUBSURFACE
RIGHTS
APPENDIX
1. Source of Legal Right to Enter
2. Local Government Approval
3. Other Permits & Licenses
4. Adjacent Landowners
MAP POCKET
1
2-5
A - 1
B - 1
C-1 -- C-18
D-1 -- D-4
E-1 -- E-3
G - 1
H-1 -- H-2
I-1 -- I-3
J-1
L-1
P-1 -- P-4
Q-1 -- Q-6
Q-2 ..
Q-3
Q-4
McRAE & SHOi.., INC.
,?.?.1227 • 8th Avenue
5""''�Greele Colorado 80631
:„Telephone (303) 356.3101
Engineering, Surveying, Planning & Land Development
May 31, 1985
PROJECT N0. 85013
Colorado Department of Natural Resources
,Colorado, Mined;,_Land_ Reclamation,.. Board
1313 Sfierman Street` ' "" ' '
Denver, Colorado 80203
RE: APPLICATION FOR OPEN GRAVEL PIT
SOUTHWEST OF FORT LUPTON, WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
Gentlemen;
Enclosed are four (4) copies of the application form and all attachments for
your review of this project. Also enclosed is a check for $1585.00for the
application fee.
An application is being made concurrently to the Weld County Commissioners
for review and issuance of a Special Use Permit including Development Stan-
dards. A copy of this action and permit will be forwarded for your files as
soon as complete.
Please advise us if any additional information is required and of the proper
procedure to complete this application.
Respectfully,
Front Range Sand & Gravel
McRae & Short, Inc.
Gerald B. McRae, P.E. & L.S.
Colorado Reg. No. 6616
DEP TMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
D. Mon. ascot. Executive Director
MINED LAND RECLAMATION DIVISION
DAVID C. SHELTON Director
REGULAR (112) PERMIT APPLICATION
FORM •
- State of Colorado -'- -
Department of Natural Resources
MINED LAND RECLAMATION BOARD AND DIVISION
1313 Sherman Street, Room 423
Denver, Colorado 80203 (303) 866-3567
Application -for Mining and._.
Reclamation Permit, Pursuant to
34-32-101 et sea., C.R.S. 1971,
as amended.
(Type or Print Clearly)
1.
Name of Operation
(pit, mire or site name)
FRONT RANGE SAND & GRAVEL
FORT LUPTON PIT
2.
Name of Applicant/Operator
(name to be used on permit)
FRONT RANGE SAND & GRAVEL
3.
Address and Phone Number of
Local Office
OFFICE & PHONE AT SITE
BILL McQUEARY.MANAGER PHONE: 857-2167
4.
Address and Phone Number of
General_ Off i ce
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5.
Name and Phone Number of Person
Staff Members Should Contact -.
'BILL MCQUEARY
'PHONE 857-2167
6.
Parent Corporation, If Any
(include name and address)
NONE
7.
Owner(s) of Record of Affected
Land (surface area)
(if more than two, list in
EXHIBIT P)
ACKERSON ESTATE, GERRY DREILING,FREDA L. OREILING AND
MYRNA K..SIABASZEWSKI
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8.
Owner(s) of Substance to be
Mined (if more than two, list
in EXHIBIT P)
SAME AS ABOVE
9.
Source of Legal Right to Enter
MINING LEASE BETWEEN OWNER & OPERATOR SUBJECT TO STATE
(indicate what type of proof is
included in EXHIBIT 0) See
AND COUNTY APPROVAL OF MINING OPERATION
34-32-112(2)(d)
9.
Type of Mine and Substance to
OPEN PIT ---SAND & GRAVEL
be Mined (specify underground,
open pit, quarry, etc. and
substance(s) to be mined)
423 Centennial Building, 1313 Sherman Street
Denver, Colorado 80203 Tel. (303) 866-3567
•R (,UwtR (111) PERMIT APPLICATIC
FORM
11.
General Location and Elevation
(miles ,and`direction from
neares n and approximate
site eleionl
1.5 MILES SOUTHWEST OF FORT LUPTON
SITE ELEVATION 4910 !«!;
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2.
County
WELD COUNTY
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Total Surface Acreage to be In-
cluded in Permit. (see Rule 1.1(2f
200 ACRES
lb.
Total AcreageofAffected Lands
(see Rule 2.11(14))
185 ACRES
4.
Application Fee (see RULE 2 to
determine amount, based on
permitted area)
$1585.00
5.
Present Land Use (i.e., agri-
cultural, industrial, etc.)
30 ACRES, FALLOW AND IMPROVEMENTS
40 ACRES ALFALFA; 130 ACRES RIVER BOTTOM PASTURE
5.
Surrounding Land Uses
AGRICULTURAL
7.
Proposed Future Land Use (final
use after reclamation)
CONSERVATION AND OPEN SPACE
8.
List Mining Operations Currently
NONF
In Violation of the Act. (see
34-32-120)
9.
The Lands Herein Do Not Affect
Nn SUCH LANDS WITHIN PERMIT AREA
any of the Lands Described in
Section 115(4)(f) of the Mined
Land Reclamation Act. (specify
_
affirmation)
MAPS AND EXHIBITS
.th each of the five (5) copies of the application form, the applicant must submit a correspo:
ig set of the raps and exhibits outlined in RULE 2, as follows;
'. EXHIBIT A - Legal Description
-- 7. EXHIBIT B - Index Map
i. EXHIBIT C - Pre -mining and Mining Plan Map(s) of Affected Lands
1. EXHIBIT D - Mining Plan
i. EXHIBIT E - Reclamation Plan
;. EXHIBIT F - Reclamation Plan Map
'. EXHIBIT G - Water Information
1. EXHIBIT H - Wildlife Information
S. EXHIBIT I - Soils Information
EXHIBIT J - Vegetation Information
EXHIBIT X - Climate
EXHIBIT L - Reclamation Costs
1. EXHIBIT M - Compliance with Local Zoning ) See 34-32-115(4)(e)& 109(6
t. EXHIBIT N - Other Permits or Licenses ) See 34-32-115(4)6(4)(c)
I. EXHIBIT O - Source of Legal Right to Enter ) See 34-32-112(2)(d)
i. EXHIBIT P - Owners of Record of Surface and Subsurface Rights) See 34-32-112(2)(b)&(c)
FORM
NOTICE OF PROCEDURES tti ;
After the •placation is considered "filed" (pursuant to RULE 1.1(20)) with the Mined Land
Reclamation)'Division, notice procedures outlined in RULE 2.2 must be followed. (Format for
such notices will be included in the letter you receive from the MLR Staff informing you of
completeness ("filing") of your application.
--< --- - - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.- -
Thfi space can be referenced for further information of any of the items in this form.
To the best of my knowledge, all the information presented in this application is true and
correct.
(Rev. 1/9/82)
BY:
T LE:
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(Signature by individual legally authorized c:
bind the operator to this application)
DATE: 5///g,5"
S.J. McRAE & SHOW', INC.
":'1227
'=8th Avenue
4,Greeley, Colorado 80631
'0-J•Telephone (303) 356.3101
Engineering, Surveying, Planning & Land Development
May 31, 1985
PROJECT NO. 85013
Weld County Department of Planning Services
Centennial Center
Greeley, Colorado 80631
RE: SPECIAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION FOR
OPEN CUT MINE PERMIT
FRONT RANGE SAND & GRAVEL
SOUTHWEST OF FORT LUPTON
Gentlemen;
Enclosed are copies of the application form and supporting information for your
review of this project. Also enclosed is a check for $600.00 for the application
fee.
An application is being made concurrently to the Colorado Mined_Land Reclamation
Board. We will keep you informed of the progress and requirements of this Board.
Please advise us if any additional information is required.
Respectfully,
Front Range Sand & Gravel
McRae & Short, Inc.
Gerald B. McRae, P.E. & L.S.
Colorado Reg. No. 6616
Date Application Received:
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
SPECIAL USE APPLICATION
For
OPEN CUT MATE PERMIT
(gravel pits, etc.)
%Veld County Department of Planning Services 915 - 10th Street, Greeley, 0U
Phone 356-4000 EXIT 400
For Department of Planning Services Use Only Case Number:
PC Hearing Date:
,..Township: ... North, 'Range:`
Zoning District:
Recording Fee:
Recording Fee Receipt II:
Application Reviewed By
Permit Fee:
- West
Receipt Number:
To De Completed by APPLICAfrr in Accordance With Procedural Guide Requirements:
1. I (we), the undersigned, hereby request a hearing before the Weld County
Planning Cawnission concerning a proposed Open Cut GRAVFL
(gravel, coal, borrow pit, etc.) mining operation for the following
described unincorporated area of Weld County.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: PART OF THE WEST HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER, SECTION 7, TOWN --
SHIP I NORTH, RANGE 66 WEST; AND PART Oh THE EAST HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER,
SECTION 12. NORTHEAST QUARTER OF TH
EE7pp NORTHWEST QUARTER, SECTION 121 AND PART OF
THE WEST
OFTHE SOUTHEAST
COLORAUURS Fp❑❑pp. SECTION 1. ALL IN TOWNSHIP 1 NOR1I1,
RANGE67 WEST WELD COUNTY,
TOTAL ACIREAGE:185 ACRES'
2. Surface owner(s) of area of land described
Name: ACKERSON ESTATE Address: 4025 WCR No. 23 Phone: 857-2584
C/O GERRY DREILING - . FORT IUPTON. CO.80621 659-1432
3. Owner(s) of mineral rights to substance to be mined
Ilame:FRONT RANGE SAND d Address 5251 E. 78th AVENUE Phone: 288-6854
. GRAVEL C/0 JERRY RHEA' COMMERCE LILY, LU.80022
4. Source of applicants Legal Right t_enterdd_�t mine on the land �I ?e
MINING LEASE BETWEEN OWNER & OPERAIONS &UBJt.CT PO STATE Id COUNTY APSI�U �f
MINING OPERATION - DRAFT ATTACHED
(Attach Certified Copy of any Document noted to the Back of This Fonn)
5. Address of applicant and general office
Applicants address:FRONT RANGE SAND d GRAVEL Phone: 7RR-finca `
General Office address: SEE nn i AR0VF Phones
6. Identify any prior permits for open cut mining held by applicant or affiliated
person: NONE
7. Description of Operation
a. Types and number of operating and processing equipnent to be employed:
1 - 200 TON/HR.; CRUSHER WITH SCREENS & WASHING; DRAGLINE. SCAPERS,
TRUCKS d LOADERS
b. Maximum number of employees: S - 10 , and number of shifts: 1
c. Number of stages t e worked: TWO , and pet is of time each
is to be worked: rriASE 1 -- 8 YEARS; PHASE 2 -- 8 YEARS
d. Thickness of mineral deposit: 15 - 40'
ove..
rJrden: 1 - 5'
e. This will be a wek/dxy pit operation WET AND DRY
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): STATE HIGHWAY NO.52; . 1 MILE WEST OF U.S. 85 AT FORT LUPTON.
feet, and thickness of the
8. Description of Rehabilitation
a. Proposed rehabilitation land use(s)PONDS, PASTURE & OPEN SPACE
b. Source of technical advice for reclamation:SOIL CONSERVATION SERVICE;
COLORADO DIVISION OF WILDLIFE
c. Explanation of Reclamation Process:
1. TOPSOIL REMOVED AND STOCKPILED.
2. OVERBURDEN MOVED TO PREVIOUSLY MINED AREA AND PLACED ON BANKS OF POND.
3. BANKS SHAPED AND TOPSOIL REPLACED
4. PLANTING AND RECLAMATION
ALL ABOVE ITEMS CONTINUOUS WITH MINING OPERATION
I hereby depose and state. under the penalties of perjury that all
statements, proposals and/or plans submitted with or contained within this
application are true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
COUNTY OF WELD
STATE OF COLORADO
FRONT RANGE SAND & GRAVEL:
Owner/Authorized Agent
%- s subJ�day of
scriBed and sworn to before me this
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My Commission expires
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GENERAL
SPORT INFORMATION:
Front Range Sand & Gravel Company has leased the minerals on the
subject property from the Ackerson Estate and proposes to mine
sand and gravel at the site. This application is being submitted
to the Colorado State Mined Land Reclamation Board in order to
obtain a Rugular 112 Permit for the operation. An application is
also being submitted to Weld County for approval of a "Special
Use Permit".
We have prepared this report to provide background information on
the site and to outline the nature of the proposed operation for
review by the above authorities.
2. LOCATION & ACCESS:
The subject property consists of 200! Acres and is located approxi-
mately 1-1/2 miles Southwest of Fort Lupton, Colorado. Access to
the property is on State Highway No. 52, 1 mile. West of U.S..85.
These highways are paved. Field roads presently serve the areas to
be mined and these will be improved and gravelled to serve the oper-
ation. The property is zoned Agricultural.
3. TOPOGRAPHY:
The proposed operation consists of three separate areas. Area "A"
on -the North end consists of 15 Acres of land and lies between the
access road and the Lupton Bottom Ditch. The land is fairly flat
and presently unused. There are some older buildings and corrals
on this property. Due to the location of the access, the narrow
configuration of this area, and the fact that most of it lies above
the flood plain, this area will be used for the office, scales, and
equipment maintenance and storage. Some secondary use may be made
of this site for smaller material stockpiles.
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TOPOGRAPHY: CONTINUED)
Area's"8", consisting of 40f Acres, will be the first area mined. It
is tie
in alfalfa. The land is flat, containing small irriga-
tionditches. The tract falls to the Northeast at about 0.4%.
Area "C" consists of 130- Acres in the Southeast part of the site.
Presently this area contains 7.5 Acres in cultivation, with.the
remainder as river bottom pasture. The South Platte River lies along
the Easterly boundary of this tract. The Big Dry Creek and Lupton
Bottom Ditch join at the Southwest corner of this area and take an
extremely meandering course across the tract to the North. There is
a variety of trees scattered throughout this area.
4. DRAINAGE AND FLOOD PLAIN:
There are no major drainage ways across the property other than the
Big Dry Creek described above. All of Area "C" lies within the 100 -
Year Flood Plain as shown on Flood Insurance Rate Map Community Panel
No. 080266-0981-C (September 28, 1980) and prepared by the Federal
Emergency Management Agency. With the flood elevations determined,
it appears the flooding depths across the property would probably be
less than 1 foot.
5. ZONING:
All adjoining uses are agricultural and the nearest residences are
about 1/4 mile from any of the proposed mining operation.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
That part of the Southeast Quarter of Section 1, Township 1 North,
Range 67 West of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado lying West of
the Lupton Bottom Ditch.
AREA "B":
The Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 12, Town-
ship 1 North, Range 67 West of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado.
AREA "C":
The East Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 12, Township 1
North, Range 67 West of the 6th P.M., and the West Half of the South-
west Quarter of Section 7, Township 1 North, Range 66 West of the
6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado, lying West of the South Platte River.
AREA "D":
Access roads across the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter
and the Southwest Quarter and the Southeast Quarter, all in Section
12, Township 1 North, Range 67 West of the 6th P.M., Weld County,
Colorado.
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Geotechnical Engineering
Soil & Foundation Engineering
665-2651
Sub -Surface Soils
Weld County,
468-3392
Investigation
Colo.
Prepared For:
Mr. Jerry Rhea
Mr. Glenn Salmons
Quality Paving Co.
Broomfield, Colo. 80020
File No. 84-1209
Gravel Pit Exploration
Fort Lupton, Colo.
Lou -Rey Geotechnical Engrs.
P.O. Box 207
Broomfield, Colo. 80020
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TO:
LOU-REY
Geotechnical Engineering
Soil & Foundation Engineering
665.2651
Mr. Jerry Rhea
Mr. Glenn Salmon
c,7uality--Paving- Cd
11780 Old Wadsworth Ave.
Broomfield, Colo. 80020
466-3392
Subject: Sub -Soil Investigation
Gravel Pit Sites.
Fort Lupton, Colo. Project No. 84-1209
Lear Sirs:
December 20th, 1984
In accordance with your request of November 30th, 1984, we
Have conducted a sub -soil Investigation at the proposed Gravel
mining rites, located just west of Fort Lupton, Colo.
The purpose of this investigation was to determine the suit-
ability of the granula±.materials for use as aggregate for Bases
and aggregate for Hot Plant Mix -Bituminous Pavement.
It is our opinion -in particular the 40 acre parcel -is suit-
able for the proposed mining and crushing operation.
If we may be of any further assistance, please, do not hes-
itate to call.
Very truly yours
ou-Rey l /241 7P17
Geotechnical Engrs.
P.O. Box 207
Broomfield, Colo. 80020
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Geotechnical Engineering
Soil & Foundation Engineering
665-2651
466-3392
General
The -:.following repor.pr_esen.ts-the results of.a sub -surface
Soils Investigation on, property located just west of Fort Lupton,
Colo.; in particular - Parcel 1, 80 acres, Legal -West% SW% of Sect
7 T'"" R66 W of 6th Pi4. Parcel 2, 80 acres, Legal - East Si % of
Sect 12, T1N R67 W of 6th PM. Parcel 3, 40 acres NE % NW ;, of Sect
12 T1N R67 W of 6th PM. Parcel 4, 200 acres Sect 11 & 12 T1N, h67
W of 6th PM. The purpose of this investigation was to obtain the
technical information and soils property data necessary for the
proposed mining and crushing operation. The conclusions and reco-
mendations presented in this report are based upon analysis of field
and laboratory data and experience with similar soils in the general
vicinity.
Field Investigation
Thirteen exploratory test borings were drilled on December 10th,
1984 the borings were made with a 4 -inch power auger under the super-
vision of one of our Soils Engineers. The depth penetrated by these
borings was to a maximum of 52 feet. Nine test pits were excavated
on December 11th, 1984, test pits were dug with a 1;4 yd hydraulic
BackHoe. Pits were dug to approximately the 8 to 10 foot depth.
Soil samples were visually identified in the field and subsequently
checked in the laboratory. The logs of the test borings and Test Pits
are included in the Appendix.
Soil and Site Conditions
The sites explored were located along the river and were fairly
level with heavy weed and grass cover, and are presently used as pas-
ture and farming purposes. Test borings one thru 5 were drilled on
Parcels one and two consisting of 160 acres. Test borings 5 thru 13
were drilled on Parcel 3 consisting of 40 acres. Parcel one and two
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were covered with a 6 to 8 inch layer of dark brown silty clay, moist
and organic (top soil), beneath this layer to depths as deep as 10 ft
• -is a -`Dark brown to --brown Sandy -Clay -,-wet and-med stiff. At about the
10 foot depth there is a Reddish -brown coarse sand, moist and med-dense,
with rock size to 1". This layer extends to the bedrock with is a buff -
colored Sandstone of med-hardness, which varies from 28 to 33 feet.
Test borings 5 thru 13 were drilled on Parcel 3-40 acres, which is
presently used as Alfalfa ground. This parcel is covered with a 6
to 12 inch layer of Dark Brown Silty -Sandy Clay, moist and firm. Be-
neath this layer to a depth of 6 feet in the south half is a Dark
bron to brown sandy Clay, moist and med-stiff. The overburden mat-
erails are shallower in depth in the north half of the Site. From
the 2 to 6 foot depth is a Reddish -Brown Coarse sand and Gravel, with
rock size to.4 inches. Extending to the bedrock -sandstone which varies
from 24 to 52 feet.
Laboratory Testing
The laboratory testing program was undertaken to detennine
Gradation Test Results, A Los Angeles Abrasion Test Was also run
to determinse percentage of wear on the rock. The rock has a per-
centage of wear of slightly less than 25%, which is within the limits
of 45% or less and is in compliance with AASHTO T 96., prescribed
for Bituminous Pavement by the State Department of Highways, State of
Colorado - Standard Specifications for Road Construction. Specifi-
cations for aggregate for use as Base Course Material and Hot Plant
Mix -Bituminous Pavement are enclosed in the Appendix.
Limitations
The recommendations of this report are based upon the assump-
tion that the soil conditions'do not deviate from those disclosed
in the borings. If any variations or undesirable conditions are
encountered during construction of if the proposed construction will
differ from that planned at the present time. LOU-REY GEOTECHNICAL
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Soil & Foundation Engineering
466.3392
ENGRS, should be notified so that supplemental recommendations can
be given This -=report fi .=:issued_-with•--the--understanding--that. !it is
the responsibility of the owner,or of his representative, to en-
sure that the information and recommendations contained herein are
called to the attention of the Architect and Engineers for the nro-
-ject and incorporated in the plans, and that the necessary steps
are taken to see that the Contractors and Sub -Contractors carry
out such recommendations in the field.
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EXHIBIT D - PROPOSED MINING PLAN
SAND AND GRAVEL RESOURCES:
It is estimated that applicant's property contains a total of 4,030,000
cubic yards of recoverable commercial quality sand and gravel. Approxi-
mately 653,000 CY of overburden and topsoil material which will have to
be removed and properly stored to recover the commercial aggregates.
The overburden, including topsoil, will be used in accomplishing the re-
clamation plan as submitted.
2. GENERAL OPERATING METHODS:
The operation proposed for the site is an open pit gravel operation
utilizing normal construction equipment including draglines, loaders,
scrapers, dozers and trucks. The equipment will operate in a manner
normally used for both wet and dry gravel mining operations and con:
struction excavations. No blastingwill be required. Only the portion
of the area being used for excavation, stockpile storage and the pro-
cessing area will be removed from the existing use and land cover con-
dition. The final configuration will be established concurrently with
each mining phase so the reclamation phases can proceed.
(a). Area B (40 Acres) will be the first area mined. Excavation will
commence in the Southwest corner and progress Northerly along the West-
erly line, and thence by zig-zag to the East. Completion will be at
the Easterly side of the property along the access road as shown.
As the work progresses, the topsoil will be placed along the perimeter
setbacks for use in final spreading and reclamation. Overburden will
be placed back along the edges of the previously mined areas to create
an irregular shoreline. This procedure is intended to require the
materials to be moved only once and to initiate the final shoreline and
topsoil spreading in sequence with the mining. Reclamation will commence
as soon as a reasonable area is ready, but not be delayed more than one
year from the mining operation.
The stockpiles will be placed adjoining the pit area with the crusher
and screens advancing with the excavation. This method is efficient
and will minimize the amount of area disturbed at any one time.
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. GENERAL OPERATING METHODS:(CONTINUED)
It is. -anticipated that dewatering of the pit area can be done through
perimeter trenches in the mined area with pumping at the North end
and discharging into the slough at the Northeast corner of the site.
Any water used in processing the material will be discharged to a
settling basin prior to discharge.
(b). Area C will be the second phase of the mining operation and will
commence on completion of the first phase. Mining will begin in the
Southeast corner, thence Westerly, thence Northerly in a zig-zag pattern
to the North. A minimum 100 feet setback will be maintained along the
South Platte River. This will maintain the present banks and existing
vegetation. Adequate space for an access road paralleling the river
will be established inside the mining area. It is anticipated that
within the first three years of operation in this.phase. application
will be made to the authorities to relocate the dual -use channel of the
Big Dry Creek and Lupton Bottom Ditch across the Westerly edge of the
property. • The final locations and channel sections to be determined at
that time.
If the channel relocation is not approved, the property can still be
mined with separate area located East and West of the channel, with
adequate banks maintained. A channel crossing will be required in the
Northwest corner of Area C to access the mining area.
This area will be mined in a "block" system similar to the first phase
wity only the area being used for mining and stockpiling opened at one
time. The topsoil will be placed in the previously mined areas so _
reclamation can begin on an annual phasing basis.
The material removed will be stockpiled adjacent to the open pit for
drainage and processing by screening or crushing. The length of the
stockpiles will run parallel to the river to miniimize any flooding
problems.
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GENERAL OPERATING METHODS: (CONTINUED)
(c). Area A will be used as the office, scale and maintenance area.
A new bridge will be installed over the Lupton Bottom Ditch hear the
present location to carry the loaded trucks. Plans will be prepared
and submitted to the Lupton Bottom Ditch Board for approval of this
crossing. Preliminary discussions have been made with the:Colorado
State Highway Department. It appears an access at this point will
be acceptable. Improvements such as widening or acceleration and
deceleration lanes and turing radius will be submitted for approval
of the Colorado State Highway Department. The highway is paved and
the sight distances"from the point of access are adequate.
The haul roads to mining Area B are about 1/2 mile , to Area C, an
additional 3/4 mile. These will be improved and maintained as gravel
roads to carry the loaded trucks. These roads are through field areas
and away from any residences.
3. OPERATIONS PHASING:
Mining of the proposed area is estimated to be accomplished during a
16 -year period. The actual life of the operation will vary depending
upon the economic conditions and demand for the products.
The project has been divided into two phase areas, as noted on the
Mining Plan (Exhibit D), for analysis of the time schedule and the
gravel volumes.
4. TIME SCHEDULE:
The following time table has been prepared to show the projected
schedule and is based on a production of 200,000 Tons the first year
with a 10 to 15% annual increase thereafter, up to the 9th year.
After the 9th year production will be at 500,00 Tons per year.
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4. TIME SCHEDULE: (CONTINUED)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9-16
5. SITE DISTURBANCE:
ANNUAL TONS
200,000
220,000
245,000
270,000
300,000
345,000
400,000
460,000
500,000
ACCUMMULATIVE TONS
200,000
420,000
665,000
935,000
1,235,000
1,580,000
1,980,000
2,440,000
6,045,000
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Phase 1
Phase 2
The Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board has defined different degrees
of disturbance in a mining and reclamation operation. The definition
of those three types of disturbance is as follows:
Major. Disturbance: That area of a mining operation that in-
cludes excavations, overburden spoils, and topsil stockpiles.
Moderate Disturbance: That area of a mining operation which is
a result of backfilling of an open cut, stabilization of waste
dumps, leveling of overburdened soils, the smooth grading and the
distribution of topsoil or other suitable approved plant growth
medium. Also includes within the affected area, on -site private -
ways, roads, railroads, evaporation or settling ponds, leeching
dumps, work parking , storage or discharge areas, and areas in
which structures, facilities, equipment, machines, tools or other
materials or properties which result from or are used in the
mining operation are situated.
Minor Disturbance: That area of a mining operation which is
undergoing preparation immediately prior to planting or seeding,
is being planted or seeded, or has been planted or seeded and has
not been released from bond upon full completion of all reclama-
tion requirements as set forth in the permit.
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In analyzing the total 185- Acre site, we calculate the following breakdown
for uses:
tssp ;:
Setbacks: 50' Boundary and. 100' River 26.0 Acres
Haul Roads 5.0 Acres
Plant, Storage & Office Area 5.0 Acres
Reserve Plant Site 10.0 Acres
Net Useable for mining on Site
Total 46.0 Acres
139.0 Acres
Mining Area/Year = I0.0 Acres/Year in Area B
(Based on 500,000 CY/Year = 20.0 Acres/Year in Area C
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EXHIBIT E - RECLAMATION PLAN
Thelandowner chooses to remove the sand and gravel for economic reasons
andhen to return the mining area, through reclamation, to wildlife
habitat, pasture land and ponds as an open use area. The proposed post -
mining land use is compatable with the surrounding farm and river bottom
uses.
Area "B" will be left with mostly pond surface. The portion of the peri-
meter of this site that can be integrated with the adjoining farm land
will be added to the fields with the remaining perimeter to be placed in
pasture crop.
'Area "C" will be reclaimed into three (3) large ponds. The remaining
land surface will be blended back into the river bottom pasture. The
land is too saturated to be productive agriculturally and is also sub-
ject to flooding by the South Platte River. The ponds and reclamation to
grass, shrubs, cottonwoods, etc. will create an aesthetic site and be used
for open space, grazing and wildlife habitat. Implementation of the re-
clamation plan on the affected land as it relates to environment is as
follows: '
GRADING:
There will be very little overburden in this operation. Any over-
burden will be placed back onto the shore line in an irregular shape
and stabalized and compacted by the machinery movement.
Grading will be done to achieve a minimum slope of 3h : lv from a
point 10 feet below the water surface to the undisturbed existing
terrain. Grading will be done in such a manner to prevent any ero-
sion or siltation of the affected land. The shoreline stabalization
will be completed as soon as —feasible after the mining process.
There are no refuse, toxic or acid producing materials associated with
this mining operation. There will be no drill or auger holes or shafts
constructed in this operation.
WATER:
Disturbance to the hydrologic balance will be minimized by:
(1). Compliance with applicable Colorado water laws and regulations
governing injury to existing water rights.
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WATER: (CONTINUED)
(2). Compliance with applicable Federal and Colorado Water Quality
Laws and Regulations.
Compliance with applicable Federal and Colorado dredge and
fill requirements. Dredge and fill is not part of this oper-
ation.
(4). No temporary or large siltation structure will be a part of
the mining or reclamation plan.
(3).
WILDLIFE:
Where possible, all aspects of the mining plan take into consider-
ation the safety and protection of wildlife at the site. The peri-
meters and setbacks will provide continuous feed and cover. The
long life phasing of the operation will allow relocation of wildlife
on the site. The reclamation plan will also consider the wildlife
in the plantings to provide food and protection.
Whereas the.creation_and management.of.habitat is not a part of
the -reclamation plan, the Colorado Division of Wildlife has been
contacted (See Exhibit H) and will be consulted during the actual
mining and reclamation. processes for more specific plans and recom-
mendations..
The final site will create a more diverse environment through the
creation of the:large ponds for water fowl and fishery use.
TOPSOILING:
At the initiation of mining, topsoil from the first area cleared
will be stockpiled. This will be used for replacement on the areas
completed during the first year of operation. Topsoil from the
second area cleared will also be placed over the first area reclaim-
ed. Thereafter, the topsoil from the area being cleared will be
placed on the previous year's completed area. Again, during the final
year of phase operation, a stockpile of topsoil will be necessary to
complete the final area topsoil replacement. This is feasible as
there is adequate topsoil and the remaining land surface is consi-
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TOPSOILING. ,ONTINUED)
derably less than the initial site condition.
Topsoil is not expected to remain stockpiled for more than one grow-
ing season. If, for Some unforseen reason, it does, it will be
seeded with a fast growing vegetative cover to keep free of wind
and water erosion and any contamination or deterioration. The
temporary stockpiles of topsoil will be in narrow, low berms for
erosion protection and the existing grass and vegetation will re-
main incorporated in the topsoil. The stockpiles will be located
so that there will be no disturbance by the ongoing mining opera-
tions and , therefore, handled only during the removal and replace-
ment operations.
Replacement of the topsoil in a uniform 10" to 12" depth will pro-
duce optimum.tilth for seed application. Compaction by the earth
moving equipment will be adequate to provide stability on the slopes.
The seeding, fertilizer, and mulch procedures will be in accordance
with the recommendations of the Soil Conservation Service (See Exhibit
3). This will accomplish a rapid recovery and establish a diverse,
effective and long-lasting native vegetative cover capable of self -
regeneration. Other plants, shrubs and trees will be incorporated
to complete the reclamation process.
TIMETABLE:
Reclamation will be continuous throughout the mining operation. As
the shoreline is created and mining progresses, the topsoil will be
replaced along the banks and seeded as soon as practicable..
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EXHIBIT G - WATER INFORMA IN
The.. proposed mining operation will not affect the surface or groundwater
systems in the area.
Water requirements for the proposed operation consist of dust suppression
for haul roads and gravel washing. An estimated 500 gallons per day will
be used for dust suppression. Operating 200 days per year, the operation
will require approximately .3 acre feet per year for dust suppression.
Operations require about 600 gallons per minute (GPM) for washing sand and
gravel. Based on requirements of similar operations, approximately 10 per-
cent of the wash water is lost' due to moisture in the aggregate, spray
losses, leakage and sediment pond evaporation. This 10 percent loss equals
60 GPM or 28,800 gallons per day. When washing will be required, approxi-
mately 50 operating days per year, 6 hours per day, water use will be 3.3
acre-feet per year. Total water requirements for the operation is then
approximately 3.6 acre-feet per year.
A well permit will be applied for.
All discharged water for recycling will be pumped into the sediment pond
to be constructed at the point of operation.
No damage or changes will be inflicted upon the South Platte River.
As mentioned previously, application will be made to relocate the channel
for the Big Dry Creek and Lupton Bottom Ditch across Area C.
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MINED LAND WILDLIFE QUESTIONAIRE
for limited impact and select regular mine applications
1. Name of Company/Mine:FRONT RANGE SAND & GRAVEL: FORT LUPTON GRAVEL PIT
2. NamejAddress/Phone of Contact Person: JERRY RHEA, 11780 WADSWORTH,
f3ROOMFIELD, CO, 80020, PHONE: 289-5743
SE' SECTION 1; NW4 AND SOUTH HALF SEC. 12, T1N, R67W; AND THE WES
3. Location of Mine:HALF OF SW;, SEC. 7, T1N, R66W OF 6th P.M., WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
(County, Township, Range, Section to nearest quarter quarter; Exhibit A —MLR appl.)
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4. Nearest Town/General Location: FORT LUPTON -- 2 MILES TO NORTHEAST
5. Land Ownership (Circle)Private 2. BLM 3. USFS 4. Other
6. Present. Land Use: PASTURE
7. Proposed Final Land Use:PONDS AND OPEN SPACE
8. Type of Operation: U Surface 2. Underground
9. Minerals being mined: SAND AND GRAVEL
10. Number and Description of Surface Acres Disturbed by Mining/not including roads
(Exhibit D-HLR) :
11. Miles of roads to be constructed:
12. Life of Mine (years): 15 to 20 YEARS
13. Description of Operation and Reclamation -- Additional sheets may be attached
(Exhibits B S E -MLA)
INITIAL PHASE CONSISTS OF 200LE ACRES AS SHOWN HEREIN. PRESENT USES ARE ALFALFA ON
40 ACRE PARCEL "B" AND FLOOD PLAIN -RANGE PASTURE ON 130 ACRE PARCEL "C". PROPOSED
USE GRAVEL PIT MINING AND ASSOCIATED USES. FUTURE USE IS FOR PONDS AND RECLAIMED
OPEN SPACE. FINAL REPORT IS BEING PREPARED FOR REVIEW BY MLRB. SEE ATTACHED MAPS
FOR CONCEPTUAL PLAN..
14. Please enclose Maps of Project Operation, Disturbance Areas and Reclamation (Exhihi:
cooperation is appreciated.
C.) This will
15, Prepared by:
expedite processing. Your
eraw!dn//�e Date: ,IZ /9F.r
McRAE & SHORT, MU., 1227 - 8th AVENUE,
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MINED LAN TILDLIFE STATEMENT/EVALUATION vised)
for limited impact and select regular mine applications
e following information pertaining to wildlife is provided for use by Mined Land
clamation Board'i their consideration of a mining permit for:
Ft Tuprnn Craval Pir - Sand k P.ravol - SF -5 carrinn 1, NwScand
Name/Type and Location of Mine (Legal) WSISWS, Sec.
idlife Species list:
can 17, aLrt R67W and
7, TIN, R66W, Weld County
Deer, coyote, fox, skunk, raccoon, muskrat, beaver, waterfowl, squirrel, pheasant,
dove, magpie, weasel, mink, raptors, numerous small rodents and seasonal songbirds.
dangered/critical species/impacted:
N/A
itical habitats/vegetative communities impacted:
N/A
:sessment of impact:
Area "B" Wildlife impacts are minor as -it is in alfalfa at the present time. Area
"C" will impact wildlife negatively during the life of the mine.
ine Reclamation recommendations (include key species/habitats for which restoration
s designed).
Stripped topsoil should be replaced and seeded with native grass species. As many
trees as possible should be replaced, as no reclamation or mining plan was made
available to this office it_is somewhat._difficult to make specific recommendations.
No mention is made of a C.O.E. 404 permit, which will be necessary to rechannel
Big Dry Creek.
_pared By:
Don Bogart
Date: 6./71/R%
bmitted By: Date:
Is statement is void if not processed within 1 year.
is analysis does not constitute approval of application.
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SOIL SURVEY OF WELD COUNTY, COLOF"D0, SOUTHERN PART
United States Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service,
in cooperation with the Colorado Agricultural Experiment Station
3—Aquolls and Aquents, grave substratum. This l0—Bankard sa loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes. This
nearly level map unit is an bottom lands and flood plains is a deep, somewhat excessively drained soil on flood
of all the major streams in the survey area. Aquolls, plains at elevations of 4,450 to 5,000 feet. It formed in
which have a dark colored surface layer, make up about stratified recent alluvium along streams and rivers. In -
GO percent of the unit. Aquents, which have a lighter eluded in mapping are numerous sand and gravel bars c
colored surface layer, make up about 35 percent. About 5 and
small
m lllar areas
of suoncarface c rcousayer aoils.
f shis Bankard soil his
percent is are Aquepts and r ynkard drained sandy loam. Typibrown sandy loam about 4 inches thick. The underlying
These m. No poorly on picas that mfoonlyd e
recent alluvium. one pedon is typical. Commonly the material to a depth of GO inches is pale brown calcareous
soils have a mottled, mildly alkaline to moderately al- sand stratified with thin lenses of sandy loam, loam, and
kaline loamy or clayey surface layer and underlying fine gravel.
Permeability is moderately rapid. Available water
material and are underlain by sand or sand and gravel capacity is low. The effective rooting depth is GO inches or
within 48 inches. In places they have a gleyed layer in the more. Surface runoff is slow, and the erosion hazard is
underlying material.
Most of the acreage is subject to flooding. The water
table is at or near the surface early in spring and recedes
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.
Management of vegetation should be based on taking grasses decrease; blue grama, sand dropseed, and fortis
half and leaving half of the total annual production. Seed- increase; and forage production drops. Undesirable weeds
ing is difficult and costly because numerous tillage prac- and annuals invade the site as range condition becomes j
tices are required to eliminate the saltgrass sod. poorer.
Switchgrass, western wheatgrass, alkali sacaton, tall Management of vegetation should be based on taking
wheatgrass, and tall fescue are suitable for seeding. They half and leaving half of the total annual production. Seed -
can be seeded into a clean, firm seedbed. Seedbed ing is desirable only in areas large enough to interseed or
preparation usually requires more than 1 year to to prepare a seedbed. Switchgrass, sand bluestem, sand
eliminate the saltgrass sod. A grass drill should be used. reedgrass, sideoats grama, little bluestem, blue grama, pu-
Seeding early in spring has proven most successful. bescent wheatgrass, and intermediate wheatgrass are
Wetland wildlife, especially waterfowl, utilize this unit. suitable for seeding. This soil can be seeded by using an
The wetland plants provide nesting and protective cover, interseeder or a firm, clean sorghum stubble. A grass drill
as well as some food. The nearby irrigated cropland, is required. Seeding early in spring has proven most suc-
cessful.
where wildlife obtain much of their food and find protcc- This soil is generally not suited to the establishment
Give cover, makes this unit valuable to both wetland and and growth of trees and shrubs. Onsite investigation is
openland wildlife. needed to determine feasibility and possible tree and
Openland wildlife, especially pheasant, use this unit for shrub species.
cover and nesting. Deer find excellent cover in some Wildlife is an importantsecondary-useof this -soil. The
areas• cropland areas provide favorable habitat for ring-necked
These valuable wildlife areas should be protected from pheasant and mourning dove. Many nongame species can
fire and fenced to prevent encroachment and overuse by be attracted by establishing areas for nesting and escape
livestock. They should not be drained. cover. For pheasants,undisturbed nesting cover is essen-
These soils have good potential as a source of sand and tial and should be include_ d in plans for habitat develop -
gravel. Capability subclass VIw; Salt Meadow range site. ment, especially in areas of intensive agriculture. Range-
land wildlife, for example, deer and antelope, can be at-
tracted by managing livestock grazing and reseeding
where needed.
This soil is not suited to urban or recreational develop-
ment because of the flood hazard. Capability subclass
IVw irrigated, VIw nonirrigated; Sandy Bottom land
range site.
low.
This soil is suited to limited cropping. It is sandy and
subject to flooding. Pasture is the best use. Tall wheat -
grass, tall fescue, and annual sweetclover are some of the
most suitable crops. Light, frequent irrigation by furrows
and flooding is best. Commercial fertilizer improves the
amount and value of forage produced.
The potential native vegetation is dominated by
switchgrass, indiangrass, sand bluestem, sand reedgrass,
sideoats grama, needleandthread, and blue grama. Much
of this range site includes other soils and vegetation in
such a complex pattern that it is difficult to map them
separately. Potential production ranges from 2,500 pounds
per acre in favorable years to 1,500 pounds in unfavorable
ears. As range condition deteriorates, the tall and mid
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19 -Colombo clay loam, r 1 percent slopes. This is
a deep, well drained soil on ..00d plains and terraces at
elevations of 4,600 to 4,780 feet. It formed in stratified
calcareous alluvium. Included in mapping are small areas
of soils that have a loam surface layer and some small
leveled areas.
Typical)'the surface layer of this Colombo soil is dark
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grayish brown clay loam about 14 inches thick. The upper
7 inches of the underlying material is pale brown
stratified clay loam and loam. The lower part to a depth
of f,0 inches is very pale brown loam stratified with thin
lenses of fine sand, medium sand, and clay loam.
Permeability is moderate. Available water capacity is
high. The effective rooting depth is GO inches or more.
Surface runoff is slow, and the erosion hazard is low.
In irrigated areas this soil is suited to crops commonly
grown in the area, such as corn, sugar beets, beans, alfal-
fa, onions, and potatoes.
All methods of irrigation that are common to the area
are used. Borders are suitable for small grain;'klfalfa, and
pasture. Furrow irrigation is used for row crops. Crops
respond to application of nitrogen and phosphorus.
Windbreaks and environmental plantings of trees and
shrubs commonly grown in the area are generally well
suited to this soil. Cultivation to control competing
vegetation should be continued for as many years as
possible following planting. Trees that are best suited and
have good survival are Rocky Mountain juniper, eastern
redcedar, ponderosa pine, Siberian elm, Russian -olive, and
hackberry. The shrubs best suited are skunkbush sumac,
lilac, Siberian peashrub, and American plum.
Wildlife .n important secondary use of this soi
Ring-necked pheasant, mourning dove, and many nor
game species can be attracted by establishing areas In
nesting and escape cover. For pheasants, undisturbr
nesting cover is essential and should be included in plan.
for habitat development, especially in areas of;lntensiv,
agriculture. •'{"F<' -
Where this soil is on flood plains and is susceptible t•
flooding it has poor potential for urban and recreationa
development. On the higher terraces the potential is fair
Dwelling and road designs need to be modified to in
crease the capacity of the soil to support a load and t,
protect it against frost action. Capability subclass Ilw it
rigated.
108 SOIL SURVEY
TABLE 8. --CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
(Some of the terms used in this table to describe restrictive soil features are defined in the Glossary.
text for definitions of "good," "fair," "poor," and "unsuited." Absence of an entry means soil was
rated)
See
not
Soil name and
map symbol
Roadfill Sand
Gravel , Topsoil
1, 2
Altvan
3"
Aquolls
S 10
Bankard
Illpo 19, 20
Colombo
Good
Poor:
wetness,
frost action.
Fair:
low strength.
Fair:
low strength,
frost action.
Fair:
excess fines.
Good
Fair:
excess fines.
Unsuited
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Fair:
excess fines.
Fair:
excess fines.
Unsuited
:Unsuited
;Fair:
thin layer.
;Poor:
wetness.
;Poor:
I too sandy.
o IFatir:
o clayey.
EXHIBIT J - VEGETATIVE INFORMATION
INFORMATION REQUESTED FROM THE BRIGHTON SOIL CONSERVATION OFFICE
WILL BE FORWARDED WHEN RECEIVED.
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EXHIBIT L - RECLAMATION COSTS
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project completion, approximately 75.0 Acres will be in land, and
11 res in lake surface.. The total actual cost of the reclamation is
difficult to determine as the movement of topsoil and overburden in an
integral part of the mining operation. It is anticipated that "wind
break" trees and other seedlings will be obtained from the Soil Conser-
vation Serice to assist in the proposed plantings.
We have made the following analysis of the reclamation costs. We have
considered the total plant site, haul and access roads to remain the
same throughout the life of the project To achieve the annual produc-
tion rates projected, the amount of mining area required in total on an
annual basis would be about 10 Acres in Area B and 20 Acres in Area C.
On this basis and using the maximum areas, we have the following:
MINOR DISTURBANCE = 20 Acres
Area in existing condition (pre -mined area) or in pond and
embankment (post -mined).
MODERATE DISTURBANCE = 10.0 Acres
Area_in_Haul Roads and Plant Site.
MAJOR DISTURBANCE = 20 Acres
Area under actual mining and being used for stockpiles,
loading access and hauling.
DEGREE OF DISTURBANCE
MINOR MODERATE MAJOR
Annual Area 20 Acres 10 Acres 20 Acres
Reclamation
(cost/Acre) $600.00 $650.00 $1300.00
Disturbance Cost $12,000.00 $8,500.00 $26,000.00
TOTAL COST (at any time) = $46,500.00
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R. r 0293 •MARY ANN FEUERSTEIN�CLERK �1- RECORDER WELD CO, CO
RECORDER'S STAMP
niDII)EED, Made this 2nd Jaye( November 0982,
letween MYRNA KAY SLARASZEWSKI
the
Countyet Weld and state of
Colorada,o( the first part. and FREDA LEE DRCILING
whose legal addre.. is 4025 Weld County Road 23,
Fort Lupton,
of the County of Weld and state of
Colorado. oft hr second part.
WITNESSF:TII. That the maid part y of the first part, for and in consideration of the sum of If
Other Good and Valuable Consideration and Ten and 110/100 DOLLARS.'
to the said part y of the first part in hand paid by the said party oftlte second part. the receipt whereof •
is hereby confessed and acknowledged, has remind. released, said, conveyed and QUIT CLAIMED. and by thew
presents does remise, relent. nil, convey and QUITCLAIM unto the said part y of the second part. her heirs,
successors and assign., forever. all the right, title, interest, claim and demand which the said part
y the first part ,
ha S in and to the following described Inl or parcel of land situate.lying and being in the County
of Weld and State of Colorado, to wit:
The West 30 acres of the West 1/2 or the Southeast 1/4, Section 1,
Township 1 North, Range 67 West or the 6th P.M.
Reserving unto grantor all her right, title and interest in and to
all gravel, coal, oil, gas and all other minerals lying in or tinder
said property,
DEED FOR TRADE AND EXCHANGE PURPOSES...NO DOCUMENTARY FEE REQUIRED.
also known .. street and number
TO DAVE AND TO IIOLD the same, together with all and singular the sppurt anJ privileges thereunto •
belonging or in anywise thereunto appertaining. and all the estate, right, title, in and claim whatsoever, of the
said part y of the first part,either in law or equity, to the only properus.,benefit and behoof of the and part y of
the d part.her heirs and °signs forever,
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, The said part y of the first part ha9
and seal the day and year first above written.
Signed. Sealed and Delivered In the presence of
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PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE'S DEED
(Testate Estate)
THIS DEED is made by DORIS ACKERSON as Executrix and as Personal
Representative of the Estate of LENA ACKERSON, deceased, Grantor to Elsie Thibault
during her lifetime and from and after her death to Myrna Kay Slabaszew•iki formerly
Myrna Kay Ackerson, 205 Stanfield. Cheyenne. Wyoming 82001 and Freda Leo Drciling
formerly Freda Lee Ackerson, 60 South 14th Avenue, Brighton, Colorado 80601, Grantees.
WHEREAS, the above -named decedent in her lifetime made and executed
her Last Will and Testament dated June 28, 1950, which Will, the First Codicil
thereto dated December 19, 1950, the Second Codicil thereto dated March 23, 1951,
and the Third Codicil thereto dated July 22, 1955, were duly admitted to probate
on March 9, 1964. by the District Court in and for the County of Weld, and State of
Colorado. Probate No. 9385:
WHEREAS. Grantor was duly appointed Executrix of said Estate on
March 9, 1964, and is now qualified and acting as Personal Representative of said
Estate.
NOW. THEREFORE, pursuant to the powers conferred upon Grantor by
the Colorado Probate Code, Grantor does hereby sell, convey, assign, transfer
and set over unto Grantees: Elsie Thibault, during her lifetime and from and after
her death to Myrna Kay Slabaszewski formerly Myrna Kay Ackerson and Freda Lee
Ackerson, thcir heirs and assigns forever, in equal shares as tenants in common
as the persons entitled to distribution of the property under the above captioned
Will,and Codicils thereto, the following described real property situate in the County
of Weld, State of Colorado:
The Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (NE 1/4 NW 1/4) of
Section Twelve (12). Township One (1) North, Range Sixty-seven
(67) West of the 6th P.M., and the West 30 acres of the West Half of
the Southeast Quarter (W 1/2 SE 1/4) of Section One (1), Township
One (1) North, Range Sixty-seven (67) West of the 6th P.M..
together with .45 of a share of the capital stock of the Brighton
Ditch Compeny.
With all appurtenances. free and clear of liens and encumbrances, except
instruments of record, but subject to the restrictions on the right to sell the sa:... as
contained in the Will.
As used herein, the singular includes the plural and the masculine gender
the feminine and neuter genders as the context may require.
Executed September 1; , 1978.
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Doris Ackerson, as Executrix and
Personal Representative of the
Estate of LENA ACKERSON, deceased.
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TuisDEE11. Made this 2nd day of November •1P82•
. hetween FREDA LEI: DREILINC
R,1}M County of Weld and sine of
'ialeade,ef the firs pert.and MYRNA KAY SIAIL\SY.IIWSKI
I Fort Lupton,
of the County of Weld and state of
Colorado.of the second part.
WI TNESSI:TH. that the Paid party of the first part• for and in rnnsid..ration of the sum of
Other Good and Valuable Consideration and Ten and 00/100
Il to the raidpartDOLLARS.
y ' of first part in hand pant lq•thr said part y oftl.r second part. the receipt wh'e'el
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Ii is hereby eon('mord and acknowledged. hap remised, released, sold, conveyed and QUIT CLAIMED. and by these '
I presents do CSremise• release.sell, convey and QUIT CLAIM unto the said part y of the d part, her heirs, .
and a. egret. f all the right:title, interest• claim and demand whirl the said party of the first part ii
l has in and to the following described lot or parcel of land situate• lying and being in the
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.I and State of Colorado. to wit: �;
II The Cast 30 acres of the Southwest One -Quarter of the Southeast One -
I Quarter or Section 12, Township 1 North, Range G7 West of the 6th P.M. ,
I Reserving unto grantor all her right, title and interest in and to it
all gravel, coal, oil, gas and other minerals lying in or under said iI
property. y g l
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I DEED FOR TRADE AND EXCHANGE PURPOSES_..NO DOCUMFNTARY FEE REQUIRED.
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TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the same, together with all and singular the appurtenances and privileges th to
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' said part at ii s)' of the first heirs
ad either in law or equity, to the enl)•proper use. benefit and hehwfof the said partY of
the second part.he r heirs and assigns forever.
IN WITNESS WTI EREOF, The said part y of the first part ha S hereunto set her hand
'I and seal the day and )•ear first above written. ,
i1 SignrJ, Sealed .rid Delivered in the Presentee( Freda Lee Dreiling
STATE or COLORADO.
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PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE'S DEED
(Testate Estate)
THIS DEED is made by DORIS ACKERSON as Executrix a,I:i 11.- ?:•' z:fni'-
Representative of the Estate of LENA ACKERSON, deceased, Grantor to Myrna Kay
Slabaszewski formerly Myrna Kay Ackerson.. 205 Stanfield, Cheyenne. Wyoming and
Freda Lee Dreiling formerly Freda Lee Ackerson, GO South 14th Avenue, Brighton.
Colorado, Grantees.
WHEREAS, the above -named decedent in Ler lifetime made and executed
her Last Will and Testament dated June 28, 1950, which Will, the First Codicil
thereto dated December 19, 1950. the Second Codicil thereto dated March 23, 1951,
and the Third Codicil thereto dated July 22, 1955. were duly admitted to probate
on March 9, 1964, by the District Court in and for the County of Weld, and State of
Colorado, Probate No. 9385;
WHEREAS, Grantor was duly appointed Executrix of said Estate on
March 9. 1964, and is now qualified and acting as Personal Representative of said
Estate.
NOW. THEREFORE, pursuant to the powers conferred upon Grantor by
the Colorado Probate Code. Grantor does hereby sell, convey, assign, transfer
and set over unto Grantees: Myrna Kay Slabaszewski formerly Myrna Kay Ackerson
and Freda Lee Dreiling formerly Freda Lee. Ackerson. their heirs and assigns
forever, share and share alike, as tenants in common as the persons entitled
to distribution of the property under the above captioned Will,and Codicils thereto,
the following described real property situate in the County of Weld, State of
Colorado:
The East 60 acres of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4) of Section Twelve
(12) and the Southeast Quarter of said Section Twelve (12) , all in
Township One (1) North. Range Sixty-seven (67) West of the Gth P.M..
and the West Half of the Southwest Quarter of Section Seven (7).
Township One (1) North, Range Sixty-six (66) West of the bill P.M.,
together with one share of the capital stuck of the Brighton Ditch Company.
With all appurtenances. free and clear of liens and encumbrances, except
instruments of record. but subject to the restrictions on the right to sell the same as
contained in the Will.
As used herein, the singular includes the plural and the masculine gender
the feminine and neuter genders as the context may require.
Executed September 15 , 1978.
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Doris Ackerson. as Executrix and
Personal Representative of the
Estate of . NA ACKERSON, deceased.
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A
AGREEMENT AND
OPTION TO LEASE 5` �}�; �
REAL PROPERTY
THIS AGREEMENT AND OPTION is entered into this >ar, day of
, 1984 by and between MYRNA K. SLAEASZEBKI and FREDA
,
L. DRRILING of Ft. Lupton,
tColorado,afifirst
stOpartties, hereinafter, a"'
designated "Owners" or "OP Colorado, second party, Colorado Corporation, of Henderson,
herein-
after designated "Front Range" or "Optionees
W I T N E S S E T H;
¶IHEREAS, the undersigned parties desire to enter into this
Agreement to give Front Range and option to lease the Owners' vacant
land, and
WHEREAS, the Owners do hereby state and represent that they
own said lands and have the legal right to lease same without
tathe
approval of any other parties and that they desire to grant
option and to lease same upon the terms and conditions hereinafter
set forth, and
WHEREAS, Front Range desires to obtain said option and to
lease said lands upon the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth,
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties do hereby mutually agree as
follows:
1. OPTION: That in consideration of the sum of um oFront Five
Rthouthousand
the
(U.S. $5,000.00) dollars earnest money paid by
in
co, receipt of all opwhich lofhereby
partieswcontainedand,
hereinfurther,
and
consideration of the le 'promisesthe Owners do hereby grant and
other good and valuable consideration,_
convey to Front Range and its assigns,_the-exclusive right, power and
ht of al option to lease and/or the first rightaof refusaldto lease Colorado:
the
following described real property,
See"Exhibit A" attached hereto and incorporated
herein by reference for the complete
legal
alndes-
cription, consisting of four parcels of
con-
taining approximately 400 acres of vacant land.
2. OPTION MONEY - DEPOSIT: That said $5,000.00 earnest money
shall be held by the law firm of Gaunt, Dirrim and Coover, Brighton,
Colorado and shall be immediately deposited in an interest earning
account. Said earnest money and any accrued interest thereon shall
be disbursed as hereinafter provided.
5. LEASE - TERM: That said Lease shall provide for an initial term
of five (5) years. In addition, Front Range shall be given options to
renew for two (2) additional successive terms of five (5) years each
and options to renew thereafter for additional successive terms of one
(1) year each up to five (5) additional one (1) year periods. Thus, (
said''tease may be as long as twenty (20) years.
The Lease shall commence within ninety (90) days after
issuance of the necessary permit from the Weld County authorities.
Front Range shall have„the right to terminate said Lease for any reason
at any time upon giving ninety (90) days prior written notice to the
Owners.
7. CONTINGENCIES: That th,i's Agreement and Option is specifically
contingent upon the following conditions:
a. TESTS: Front Range shall immediately after the signing
of this Agreement conduct such tests as it deems necessary and proper
to determine the extent and sufficiency of the sand and gravel
deposits located on said lands. Said tests shall be completed within
sixty (60) days after the signing of this Agreement and all costs
thereof shall be paid by Front Range.
If Front Range is not satisfied with the results of such
tests, then written notice thereof shall be given to the Owners within
said sixty (60) days after signing this Agreement and this Agreement
shall be null and void and said $5,000.00 earnest money shall be
refunded to Front Range and each party shall be released from all
liability pertaining to this matter. The accrued interest on said
earnest money shall be paid to the Owners.
Front Range hereby agrees to indemnify, defend and save the
Owners harmless from any and all claims, liability, mechanic's liens
or other obligations pertaining to said tests.
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b. 'PERMIT: If said tests are satisfactory, then Front
Range shall immediately apply to the Weld County authorities (and
any other governing authorities) for the necessary permit to con-
duct the contemplated sand and gravel business on said lands.
The Owners agree to co-operate with Front Range in said
permit application and to sign all necessary documents pertaining
thereto. Said application shall apply to all of said lands (approx-
imately 400 acres) .described on "Exhibit A".
If said application is not approved, then this Agree-
ment shall be null and void and said $5,000.00 earnest money shall
be refunded to Front Range and each party shall be released from
all liability pertaining to this matter. The accrued interest on
said earnest money shall be paid to the Owners.
If said application is not approved Front Range, in its
sole discretion, may decide to appeal such adverse decision and
shall pay all attorney fees and costs of such appeal. This agree-
ment shall remain in full force and effect during such appeal
procedures and said $5,000.00 earnest money shall be held by the
law firm of Gaunt, Dirrim, and Coover, Brighton, Colorado, as
hereinabove provided.
8. OPTION - TERM: This Agreement and Option shall remian valid
and in full force and effect (subjedt to earlier termination as
provided in Paragraph 7, above) until August 1, 1985, at which time
it shall expire, unless extended in writing by the parties, or unles
automatically extended as hereinafter provided. _
If said permit application is still pending on August
1, 1985, then this agreement and option shall be automatically
extended until the expiration of ninety (90) days after the date
of the approval or denial of said permit.
9. EXERCISE OF OPTION: That if said permit is granted, then
Front Range shall exercise said Option to lease said lands within
ninety (90) days after the issuance of said permit, by giving
written notice thereof to the owners by personal delivery thereof
or by mail (via certified mail withreturn receipt requested and
postmarked on or before said expiration date) at the address of the
Owners set forth below.
If said permit is granted, then said $5,000.00 earnest
money and all accrued interest thereon, shall be immediately
disbursed to the Owners and shall be considered as full payment
for granting said Option and participating in said permit
application.
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10. RECLAMATION PLAN- That Front Range shall }- solely responsible
for the preparation . 1 cost of any reclamation .lan required by the
State of Colorado or Weld County authorities in connection with said
permit application.
Front Range agrees to include the following provisions and
limitations;in said reclamation plan:
a. LAKE: A maximum sixty (60) acre open water area (lake)
located in Parcels one (1) and two (2), described on Exhibit A.
b. FENCE: Front Range shall provide and nay the cost of all
materials only for fencing (Owners shall pay for and provide labor
to install all fencing) for any and all open water areas (lakes) in
said plan.
c. CATTLE GUARDS: Front Range shall provide and pay the cost
of materials only for all necessary cattle guards (Owners shall pay
for and provide labor to install all cattle guards) included in said
plan.
d. BRIDGES: Front Range shall provide and pay the cost of
materials and labor to repair and replace any necessary bridges
included in said plan and said bridges shall be constructed in
accordance with County or State specifications and shall be at least
the same size or larger than the existing bridges.
e. WATER AUGMENTATION: Front Range shall provide, purchase
and pay the initial cost of any and all water augmentation required
by the State Water Engineer in said plan, together with any and all
annual assessments or fees pertaining thereto during the term of
said lease and mining operations. All of said water rights or
shares shall become the property of the Owners upon the termination
of said lease and mining operations and Front Range shall convey
ownership and title thereto, Cite and clear of any liens and encum-
brances, to the Owners at such time.
11. FORM OF LEASE: That £he Lease Agreement to be signed by the
parties shall be in the form of "Exhibit C" attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference.
12. ASSIGNMENT: That Front Range may assign this Agreement and
Option and any subsequently signed Lease Agreement to any other
person or legal entity at any time.
12. a. The Owners will retain the right to renegotiate paragraph
four (4) of this lease.
13. BINDING EFFECT: That this Agreement and Option shall be
binding upon the the parties hereto and their respective heirs,
personal representatives, successors and assigns.
The signatures below of the parties hereto signifies only
their consent to the above major terms and conditions of said
Option.
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EXHIBIT A
(Land in Weld County, Colorado)
1. PARCELONE: Eighty (80) acres located in the W 1/2, SW 1/4
of Section:7:,.T. 1 N., R. 66 W. of the 6th P.M.
2. PARCEL TWO: Eighty (80) acres located in the E 1/2, SE 1/4 of
Section 12, T. 1 N., R. 67 W. of the 6th P.M.
3. PARCEL THREE: Forty (40 ) acres located in the NE 1/4, NW 1/4
of Section 12, T.1 N.,R. 67 W. of the 6th P.M.
4. PARCEL FOUR: Two hundred (200) acres located in Section 1, 11
and 12, T. 1 N., R. 67 W. of the 6th P.M.
EXHIBIT B
(Definition of "Premium"and "Non-PremiuIli' Products)
A. PREMIUM PRODUCTS:
1. 1 1/2" Roadbase (crushed materials)
2. 1" Roadbase (crushed materials)
3. 3/4" Roadbase (crushed materials)
4. 3/4" Asphalt mix (crushed materials)
S. 1/2" Asphalt mix (crushed materials)
B. NON -PREMIUM PRODUCTS:
1. Structural fill (waste materials from crushing process)
2. 3/8" Harp (sandy materials from crushing process)
3. Pit -run (non -crushed raw materials)
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and Lease and the Agreement shall not be fully effective and
binding until the preparation and approval of the Lease Agreement
to be attached hereto as "Exhibit C".
Freda L. Dreiling
4025 Weld County Road 23
Ft. Lupton, CO 80621
659-1432
Myrna K. Slabazewski
11471 Weld County Road 10
Ft. Lupton, CO 80621
857-2795
STATE OF COLORADO
COUNTY OF BOULDER
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SS.
FRONT RANGE ASPHALT CO.
The foregoing Agreement and Option To Lease Real Property
was acknowledged before me this Day of , 1984 by
Jerry L. Rhea, President of Front Range Asphalt Co.
My Commission expires:
( S E A L )
STATE OF COLORADO )
COUNTY OF )
ss.
Notary Public
Address:
The foregoing Agreement and Option To Lease Property was
acknowledged before me this day of ,1964 by
Myrna K. Slabazweski and Freda L. Dreiling.
My Commission expires:
Notary Public
Address of Notary:
AL GOVERNMENT APPROVAL BY WELD COUNTY WILL BE FORWARDED WHEN AVAILABLE.
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OTHER PERMITS AND LICENSES WILL BE FORWARDED WHEN AVAILABLE
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Please print or type
NAME
ADDRESS, TOWN/CITY, ASSESSOR'S PARCEL
STATE AND ZIP CODE IDENTIFICATION N
RICHARD L. HEIN
6386 WELD COUNTY ROAD 23 62 1469 01 000027 AND
FORT LUPTON, CO. 80621 62 1469 01.000081
ETHYL S. BURGE
11371 HIGHWAY NO. 52 62 1469 01 000028
FORT LUPTON, CO. 80621
ALICE PEHR C/fl 11222 HIGHWAY Mn S? F? 14Fi.9 ni nrloo2n
WILLIAM PEHR
VALERIE HITCHINGS C/O 37
TODD HITCHINGS
MORRISON- CO. 80465
FREDA DREILING
-4025 WELD COUNTY ROAD 23 v 6? 1469 12 QOnn26
FORT LUPT
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MARY EVELYN LEINWEBER
4686 WELD COUNTY ROAD 23 62 1469 12 000036
FORT LUPTON, CO. 80621
MYRNA SLABASZEWSKI, ET.AL. 4025 WELD COUNTY ROAD 23 62 1469 12 000014 AND
62 1469 12 00039
62 1471 07 000008
`-f-7::>1- q j t;(„ FORT LUPTON, CO. 80621
HARRY S. CHICKUMA & MARY K. 3550 WELD COUNTY ROAD 23 ✓ 62 1469 13 000012
FORT LUPTON, CO. 80621
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AFFIDAVIT OF INTEREST OWNERS
SURFACE ESTATE
Application No.
Subject Property FRONT RANGE SAND & GRAVEL OPEN CUT GRAVEL PIT
STATE OF COLORADO )
55.
COUNTY OF WELD
THE UNDERSIGNED, being first duly sworn, states that to the best of his or
her knowledge the attached list is a true and accurate list of the names,
addresses and the corresponding Parcel Identification Number assigned by the
Weld County Assessor of the owners of property (the surface estate) within
five hundred (500) feet of the property subject to the application. This list
was compiled from the records of the Weld County Assessor, or an ownership
update from a title or abstract company or attorney, derived from such records,
or from the records of the Weld County Clerk and Recorder. The list compiled
from the records of the Weld County Assessor shall have been assembled within
thirty (30) days of the application submission date.
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The foregoing instrument was subscribed and sworn to before me this
30
day
1985 by T3 4c'W2c.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
My. Commission expires: C/ / G /.98
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Richard D. Lamm
Governor
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
David H. Getches. Executive Director
MINED LAND RECLAMATION DIVISION
DAVID C. SHELTON, Director
August 1, 1985
Mr. Bill McQueary
Manager
Front Range Sand and Gravel
5251 East 78th Avenue
Commerce City, Colorado 80022
Re: Fort Lupton Pit Permit Application - File NO. M-85-088
Dear Mr. McQueary:
We have reviewed the above -referenced application and have the following
questions and comments. Please address each item, in detail, at least seven
(7) working days prior to the August 21-22, 1985 meeting of the Mined Land
Reclamation Board.
p/Application Form
The proposed future land use of conservation and open space cannot be
accepted. This Division does require a more specific beneficial land use
description. The descriptions of wildlife habitat or pasture land as provided
on page E-1 of the application are acceptable. Please provide a revised
future land use.
?Application Fee
The application form indicates a total permit acreage of 200 acres.
Application fees for 200 acres would be $1,6000.00 rather than the submitted
$1,585.00. Please correct the permit acreage or submit the additional $15.00.
.xhibit B - Index Map
1. The index map shows three (3) shaded regions in addition to an area
bounded by a solid line. Please submit a revised index map which clearly
delineates the actual proposed permit boundary.
Exhibit C - Pre -Mining Plan Map
07. The Board can deny a permit if the mining operation will adversely
affect the stability of any significant, valuable and permanent man-made
structure located within two hundred (200) feet of the affected land, except
where there is an agreement between the operator and the persons having an
interest in the structure which assigns responsibilty for any damage to the
structure.
423 Centennial Building, 1313 Sherman Street Denver, Colorado 80203 Tel. (303) 8663567
Mr. Bill McQueary
-2- August 1, 1985
Please provide documentation that the owners of the following structures do
not oppose your affecting lands within 200 feet of those structures, and/or
that there exists an agreement to compensate for any damage to those
structures.
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State Highway 52
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// j f. Any other gas, power, phone or water lines not shown on the map.
A. Please explain the operator's plans for the unused corrals etc. in the
north part of the Area "A". Does the operator own these structures.
What are the apparent structures (hay stacks?) just north of the tank
battery?
b74. Due to an increasing number of pit breeches alohg.the South Platte
River, the Division will be recommending a minimum 100 undisturbed setback,
with an additional 50 feet to the actual pit border (total 150 feet) from the
river as part of the permit approval. The proposed permit area is located
outside a cut bank on the South Platte and it seems that the potential exists
for breech during flood flows. The operator may wish to submit a
hydrologic/geomorphic discussion as to why the proposed 100 foot setback is
sufficient to eliminate any chance of setback failure. Setbacks are measured
from top bank locations.
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. 5. Please provide a map which shows all of the adjacent landowners.
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0'Pfuse d scuss`"the general hydrologic characteristic's of Big Dry
reek. Include estimates of flow frequency, peak flow (cfs) and mean annual
flow (cfs). This information will help the Division assess potential flood
and erosion impacts to the proposed mine area.
Exhibit D - Mining Plan (Area B)
11. Please specify the approximate depth of topsoil on site and the amount
in cubic yards to be stored. It is our understanding that topsoil will be
redistributed to depth of 10-12 inches.
ill. Indicate the approximate depth of mining at Area B.
473. Will dewatering discharge enter the Lupton Bottom Ditch? If so, please
show that the operator has permission to use the ditch. Also, check for
possible NPDES requirements.
Will the settling pond discharge by overflow or will seep and `vfD li 5
vaporation be the primary drainage means:
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Will there be any topsoil storage areas other the pit side locations?
- Mr. Bill McQueary
-3- August 1, 1985
Exhibit D - Mining Plan (Area C)
As previously specified, the Division will be recommending a minimum
150 foot setback from the South Platte River, of which 100 feet should remain
undisturbed.
/d. Please specify how the operator will insure that mature cottonwoods
along the'QDQ foot setback area are not affected by dewatering operations.
Many operators divert dewatering discharge to the trees via 6 inch irrigation
ain line.
J'3. Will topsoil be stored along pit margins as in Area B? Will there be
other storage areas?
Since any mining in Area C will directly impact Big Dry Creek and flow
in the Lupton Bottom Ditch, it is necessary to provide the complete mining
plan at this time. It seems unwise to attempt channel reconstruction as shown
in the reclamation plan map. Flood flows along Big Dry Creek would
undoubtedly breach any artificial channel boundaries since the operator is
proposing an apparent right angle at the intersection of Big Dry Creek and the
(Lupton Bottom Ditch.
X45. If the operator does choose to relocate the channel, the Division will
require a complete hydrologic analysis which shows that the proposed location
will in fact function properly. This should include maps, channel design
diagrams and flow information as certified by a qualified professional
engineer.
Any hydrologic report must include the potential impacts to upstream
and downstream channel and ditch areas which may result from the relocation
project.
The Division highly recommends revising the mining plan to excavate
oci'y areas adjacent to the creek maintaining a 50 foot setback from the creek.
%/8. Please show that the ditch owners do not oppose your channel relocation
proposal.
14/9. Provide documentation which indicates that a 404 Permit will not be
required for channel relocation.
Exhibit E - Reclamation Plan
Please specify the operator's revegetation plans. Include species mix,
to of application (lbs/PLS), scheduling, etc. Also indicate such factors as
fertilizer and mulch plans.
Exhibit G - Water Resources
d(fl. Be sure that all water rights issues are properly addressed.
Mr. Bill McQueary
-4- August 1, 1985
// Exhibit J - Vegetation
U✓ 1. Please forward these materials as soon as possible.
JJExhibit 0 - Source of Legal Right to Enter
1. The submitted lease document has not been signed by the landowner.
Please submit a signed copy.
Please provide proof of landowner and adjacent landowner notification and the
legal proof of newspaper publication as soon as possible.
Do not hesitate to call with any questions.
Sincere
David Berry
Reclamation Specialist
DB/ph
2386F
cc: Mr. Gerald B. McRae
f11CHARD D. LAMM
Governor
OFFICE OF THE STATE ENGINEER
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
1313 Sherman Street -Room 818
Denver, Colorado 80203
(303) 866-3581
July 31, 1985
JERIS A. DANIELSON
State Engineer
MEMORANDUM AUG 219,95
M.INEDIA 1pA /1t
T0: David Berry, Mined Land Reclamation Di ision EDjull lift,'
FROM: Hal D. Simpson, Deputy State Engineer D If pr,. a ,�
SUBJECT: Front Range Sand and Gravel, Fort Lupton Pit, #M-85-088
Sec. 7, TIN, R66W, and Sec. 1, 12, TIN, R67W
As requested, we have reviewed the above referenced application for a permit
to mine sand and gravel on 185 acres, 1.5 miles southwest of Fort Lupton,
Colorado, in Weld County. The application states the proposed reclamation of
the mining area to be wildlife habitat, pasture land, and ponds.
Using an impoundment of water for recreational purposes, including fishery and
wildlife, has been defined in Section 37-92-103, CRS (1973), as putting the
water to beneficial use. Since the source of water for the new pond that will
be created by the gravel pit operation is ground water and the ground water
will be used beneficially, we require that a well permit be obtained from our
office. The well permit must be obtained prior to excavation of the new
gravel pit area. Otherwise, Front Range Sand & Gravel will be in violation of
Section 37-90-137, CRS (1973). Since the gravel pit is located in an over -
appropriated basin, the well permit could not be obtained until a court
approved plan for augmentation has been developed.
"Plan for augmentation means a detailed program to increase the supply of
water available for beneficial use in a division or portion thereof by the
development of new or alternate means or points of diversion, by a pooling of
water resources, by water exchange projects, by providing substitute supplies
of water, by the development of new sources of water, or by any other appro-
priate means..." (Section 37-92-103(9), CRS (1973)). Front Range Sand &
Gravel should devise an augmentation plan to replace the out -of -priority
consumptive use associated with pond evaporation and other out -of -priority
consumptive uses of water. We advise Front Range Sand & Gravel to hire a
water consultant to develop the augmentation plan.
Memo to David Berry Page 2
July 31, 1985
The surface area of the pond that will be formed in the mining process is 110
acres. The amount of water lost to the South Platte River basin due to evapo-
ration from this amount of water surface is 302 acre-feet. The portion of
these losses which occurs during the irrigation season is equivalent to the
amount of water needed to meet the irrigation needs of approximately 135 acres
of corn. We used the Modified Blaney-Criddle Formula to calculate this
figure. Since the South Platte River is already over -appropriated, this will
result in a significant loss of water to downstream irrigators.
On page El of the application, it states: "Disturbance to the hydrologic
balance will be minimized by: (1) compliance with applicable Colorado Water
Laws and Regulations governing injury to existing water rights." Unless a
plan for augmentation is developed to replace the water loss to the system due
to evaporation, the operation will injure existing water rights. Therefore,
we cannot recommend approval of the permit until the applicant is capable of
mitigating the injury that will be -caused by the project. Further, we will
order Front Range Sand and Gravel to cease operations if our Water Commis-
sioner determines ground water is being exposed without a well permit.
Also in Exhibit E (page E2), the application states that the operator will be
in compliance with applicable Federal and Colorado Dredge and Fill require-
ments. The applicant claims that dredge and fill is not part of the opera-
tion. We feel that the relocation of Big Dry Creek will surely include the
placement of fill material into the original streambed and, thus require a
permit for discharge of dredged or fill material (404 permit). Unless this
permit is obtained, the operator will not be in compliance as the applicant
states in the application.
In summary, we cannot recommend approval of this application until the issues
discussed in this letter are adequately addressed.
HDS/JCM:ma/5182H
cc: Jim Clark, Div. Eng.
McRAE & SHORT, INC.
1227 - 8th Avenue
Greeley, Colorado 80631
Telephone (303) 356-3101
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Engineering, Surveying, Planning & Land Development
August 12, 1985
PROJECT NO. 85013
Mr. David Berry, Reclamation Specialist
Department of Natural Resources
Mined Land Reclamation Division
423 Centennial Building, 1313 Sherman Street
Denver, Colorado 80203 -
RE: FRONT RANGE SAND & GRAVEL
FORT LUPTON PIT PERMIT APPLICATION -
FILE NO. M-85-088
Dear Mr, Berry,
Mus 125.
MINED LAND
RECLAMATION DIVISION
The attached information is in response to your letter of August 1, 1985. We
hope it will answer the questions raised. We have labeled the response as
Addendum No. 1.
Please let us know if you have further questions.
Sincerely,
McRae & Short, Inc.
Gerald B. 11cRae, P.E. & L.S.
Enclosures:
Addendum No. 1
Soil Conservation Service Information
Pre -Mining Plan -- Revised
Mining Plan -- Revised
Reclamation Plan -- Revised -
ADDENDUM NO. 1
Front Range Sand and Gravel
Open Cut Gravel Pit
( August 12, 1985 )
RECEIVED
AU612 1985
MINED LAND
RECLAMATION DIVISION
Application Form: The "Future Land Use" has been revised to show:. Wildlife
habitat, Pastureland and Ponds. Area A is presently unused pastureland and
would revert to similar use. Future land use on Areas B and C are addressed
in the Reclamation Plan.
Exhibit B - Index Map: The index map has been clarified. The heavy line
indicates the total area under the mineral lease. The shaded areas are those
specific areas included in the mining application for the area to be included
in the Permit and to be used for:office, plant, access, storage and mining.
Exhibit C - Pre -Mining Plan: The operators are obtaining the necessary
approvals from the owners of man made improvements within 200 feet of the
areas to be mined. The revised mining plan shows there will be no mining
within 200 feet of State Highway No. 52 or the High Voltage Electric Line.
This leaves the Oil Well on Parcel B, the oil collection lines and tank.
battery, and: the Fort Lupton Bottom Ditch. We are not aware of any other
utility lines affecting the project.
Question C-2: The corrals and shed in Area A are owned by the owner, but are
in a dilapidated condition. He agrees to let the lessee clear and level the
site for the office and maintenance area.
Question C-3: There are presently haystacks located along the East side of
Area B. These will be used or relocated by the owner prior to mining this
location in the 7th and 8th years of the operation.
Question 6-4: The operator agrees to the additional setback along the South
Platte River.
Addendum No. 1
Front Range Sand & Gravel
August 12, 1985
Question C-5: The Pre -Mining Plan (Sheet 1 of 3) has been revised to show
the location and addresses ofthe adjacent landowners.
Exhibit D - Mining Plan (Area B) :
Question 1: Based on a semi;annual rate of 5± Acres for removing topsoil
from an area to be mined, a topsoil storage stockpile of 4000 CY would be
required. This would require about 1/2 acre of land to a depth of 5.4 feet.
Adequate topsoil from the mining areas will provide for a minimum of 10" to
12" of topsoil along the banks and other areas to be reclaimed.
Question 2: For Area B, the Soils Report indicates sand and gravel thick-
ness from 13 to 41 feet, with an average thickness of about 30 feet. Bed-
rock varies from 24 feet to 52 feet below the surface in Area B and this
would be the range in pond depth when the mining is completed.
Question 3: The initial plan is to use the Lupton Bottom Ditch for de -
watering dischargal from Area B. If agreement with the Ditch Company cannot
be reached, the operator will discharge this water directly to the South
Platte River. The operator will obtain the necessary NPDES discharge
permits.
Question 4: The settling ponds will discharge primarily by overflow. Some
discharge will occur through percolation and evaporation.
Question 5: All topsoil stockpile will remain in and adjacent to the pit
areas. Only the topsoil in excess of the reclamation requirements will be
removed from the site.
Exhibit D - Mining Plan (Area C):
Question 1: The operator is in agreement to use a 100 foot undisturbed set-
back plus a 50 foot mining setback from the top of bank of the South Platte
River. This will affect the total mined area and volume of sand and gravel
removed, but will not alter the mining plan or procedure.
2
Addendum No. 1
Front Range Sand & Gravel
August 12, 1985
Question 2: The operator will establish an irrigation system using the de -
watering discharge to insure the mature Cottonwood trees in the setback
along the South Platte River are protected from the dewatering operation.
Question 3: Topsoil will be stored along the pit margins and handled as in
Area B and as outlined in the Reclamation Plan.
Questions 4 through 9: The Mining Plan has been revised to excavate only
areas adjacent to Big Dry Creek, leaving a minimum 50 foot setback from top
of bank. The timetable for mining in Area C is about 8 years hence. If
the operators pursue a relocation of Big Dry Creek, the necessary design,
approval and permits will be obtained and a:.new application made to the
Mined Land Reclamation Board.
Exhibit E - Reclamation Plan:
Question 1: The Soil Conservation Service has responded to our request for
review and their recommendations are enclosed. The operator will follow
these recommendations in the reclamation plan.
Exhibit G - Water Resources:
The operators are aware of the water rights issues and our recommendations
that a water consultant be retained to address and complete these matters.
Exhibit J - Vegetation:
Refer to the Soil Conservation Service report attached.
Exhibit 0:
A signed lease document will be provided by the operator.
3
REGULAR (112) PERMIT APPLICATION
FORM
• „ocation and Elevation
��/��/ and direction from
t town and approximate
e elevation)
1.5 MILES SOUTHWEST OF FORT LUPTON
SITE ELEVATION 4910
County
WELD COUNTY
ta.
Total Surface Acreage to be In-
cluded in Permit. (see Rule 1l(2))
200 ACRES
b.
Total Acreage of Affected Lands
(see Rule 2.11(14))
185 ACRES
4.
Application Fee (see RULE 2 to
determine amount, based on
permitted area)
$1585.00
5.
Present Land Use (i.e., agri-
cultural, industrial, etc.)
30. ACRES, FALLOW AND IMPROVEMENTS
40 ACRES ALFALFA; 130 ACRES RIVER BOTTOM PASTURE
6.
Surrounding Land Uses
AGRICULTURAL
7.
Proposed Future Land Use (final
use after reclamation)
WILDLIFE HABITAT, PASTURE LAND AND PONDS
4.
_
L.
List Mining Operations Currently
In Violation of the Act. (see
34-32-120)
NONE
The Lands Herein Do Not Affect
any of the Lands Described in
Section 115(4)(f) of the Mined
Land Reclamation Act. (specify
affirmation)
NO SUCH !ANDS WITHIN PERMIT AREA
MAPS AND EXHIBITS
th each of the five (5) copies of the application form, the applicant must submit a correspond -
g set of the maps and exhibits outlined in RULE 2, as follows:
EXHIBIT A
EXHIBIT B
EXHIBIT C
EXHIBIT D
EXHIBIT E
EXHIBIT F
EXHIBIT G
EXHIBIT H
EXHIBIT I
EXHIBIT J
EXHIBIT K
EXHIBIT L
EXHIBIT M
EXHIBIT N
EXHIBIT 0
EXHIBIT P
- Legal Description
- Index Map
- Pre -mining and Mining
- Mining Plan
- Reclamation Plan
- Reclamation Plan Map
- Water Information
- Wildlife Information
- Soils Information
- Vegetation Information
- Climate
- Reclamation Costs
- Compliance with Local Zoning
- Other Permits or Licenses
- Source of Legal Right to Enter
- Owners of Record of Surface and Subsurface
Plan Map(s) of Affected Lands
Rights)
See
See
See
See
34-32-115(4)(e)&109(6)&(8)
24-32-115(4)&(4)(c)
34-32-112(2)(d)
34-32-112(2)(b)&(c)
REVISED: 8-12-85
4
VICINITY MAP - EXHIBIT B
FRONT RANGE GRAVEL PIT
4 REVISED:8-12-85,
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(BM 4914
TOTAL LEASE AREA
GRAVEL PIT PERMIT AREA
United States Soil
Department of Conservation
Agriculture Service
June 3, 1985
McRae and Short, Inc.
c/o Gerald B. McRae
1227 8th Avenue
Greeley, CO 80631
RE: Front Range Sand and Gravel
60 South 27th Avenue Brighton, CO 80601
659-7004
Enclosed please find the information that you requested regarding the mining and
reclamation plan for the above referenced pit.
SOILS: The soils found on the area are classified as Colombo clay laom, 0-1%
slopes (Area A) and Aquolls and Aquents with a gravelly substratum. These soils
are typical of those found along the stream beds and river bottoms in Colorado.
A complete discription of these soils can be found in "Soil Survey of Weld
Sounty, Colorado - Southern Part". A copy of this report can be obtained from
our office if you do not already have one.
VEGETATIVE INVENTORY: The vegetation found in areas A and C consist of:
GRASSES ANNUALS
Alkali sacaton Kochia weed
Common cheatgrass Mustard weed `
Western wheatgrass Wild lettuce
Switchgrass Canada thistle
Sedges Bull thistle
Field bindweed
Rushes Curly dock
Wholly plantum
Area "B" is currently being used as irrigated hayland with alfalfa and brome grass
being the dominate species. In it's present condition, average annual yield should
be around 4 tons per acre.. There are also small patches of annual weeds around the
edges of the fields.
RECLAMATION REVEGETATION RECOMMENDATIONS: After mining operations are completed,
all slopes should be stabilized and revegetated to control erosion. All runoff
should be directed away from the slopes and not allowed to run onto the slopes.
If slopes are to be seeded, final grades should be no steeper than 4:1 with 6:1
or flatter slopes being much more desirable.
If needed, topsoil should be added and thoroughly mixed to a depth of 6 inches.
A soil sample should be taken and analyzed for fertilizer recommendation. In no
case should less than 4011 of nitrogen and 4011 of phosphorous be applied immediately
prior to seeding and lightly mixed into the soil.
Del cyce Au
J-1
Page - 2
Grass seeding should be done between October 15 and April 15. The following mix
would be recommended for this site:
Nordan Crested Wheatgrass (50%) = 5#PLS
Oake Intermediate Wheatgrass (25%) = 4#PLS
Luna Pubescent Wheatgrass (25%) = 4#PLS
13#PLS
The use of a grass drill with depth bands is highly recommended.
If slopes will not permit the use of a grass drill, then either broadcast seeding
or hydro -mulching can be used. If either of the'latter methods are used, the
seeding rate should be doubled.
After seeding is completed, the area should be mulched with 4000#/ac of good, clean
wheat straw or native hay. This mulch should be applied evenly and "crimped" into
the soil. At least 50% of the mulch should be 10 inches or more in length.
i hope the above information will be satisfactory for your needs. If I can be
of further assistance, please feel free to call on me.
Sincerely,
No man J. (dells, Jr.,
Soil Conservationista•'
NJW/lJg
J
Richard D. Lamm
Governor
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
David H. Getches, Executive Director
MINED LAND RECLAMATION DIVISION
DAVID C. SHELTON, Director
November 20, 1985
Mr. Bill Mc Queary, Manager
Front Range Sand and Gravel
5251 East 78th Avenue
Commerce City, Colorado 80022
Re: Fort Lupton Pit - File No. M-85-088
Dear Mr. Mc Queary:
We have, just a few remaining questions regarding the above -referenced
application. Please address each of these separately and in detail as soon as
possible so that we may have your response prior to the November 25, 1985
Board meeting.
J 1. Please submit the agreements pertaining to mining within 200 feet of
the oil well and tank battery.
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Please submit information sharing the location of the Lupton Meadows
irrigation ditch and information verifying no affect to the ditch or an
agreement to cover damage to the ditch.
3. Does the operator have an NPDES permit for settling pond discharge?
Such a permit might be required.
y(4. Please provide the seed mix to be used for final reclamation. This
would include four or five species, preferably native to the region.
Include rates, method and schedule of application.
is. Submit written verification of local government approval.
6. We recommend that the site be completely fenced, please comment.
V7. How will the operator control dust production on site?
Thank you for your cooperation and I look forward to your reply shortly.
Sincerely,
DavidBerry
Reclamation
Specialist
DB/ljc
5063F
423 Centennial Building, 1313 Sherman Street
Denver, Colorado 80203 Tel. (303) 866-3567
McRAE & SHORT, INC.
1227 - 8th Avenue
Greeley, Colorado 80631
Telephone (303) 356-3101
Engineering, Surveying, Planning & Land Development
November 22, 1985
PROJECT NO. 85013
Mr, David Berry, Reclamation Specialist
Department of Natural Resources
Mined Land Reclamation Division
423 Centennial Building, 1313 Sherman Street
Denver, Colorado 80203 -
RE: FRONT RANGE SAND & GRAVEL
FORT LUPTON PIT PERMIT APPLICATION -
FILE NO. M-85-088
Dear Mr. Berry,
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The attached information is in response to your letter of November 20, 1985.
We hope it will answer the questions raised. We have labeled the response as
Addendum No. 2.
Please let us know if you have further questions.
Sincerely,
McRae & Short, Inc.
Gerald B. McRae, Professional Engineer and
Land Surveyor.
Enclosures:
Addendum No. 2
Soil Conservation Service Information
Local Approval
Resolution on Stay Order
ADDENDUM NO. 2
Front Range Sand and Gravel
Open Cut Gravel Pit
(November 22, 1985)
1. Acknowledgements and project approvals have been received from the owners
of improvements ,within 200. feet of the mining operation.
Cotton Petroleum requested that the tank battery be fenced and the access
road be open and maintained for their use. The operator has agreed to
these conditions.
The Highway Department and the Lupton Bottom Ditch Board have agreed to
the project. Both of these owners will receive and must approve the final
details of the proposed improvements as to the ditch crossing and the high-
way widening prior to any construction within their Right -of -Ways.
2. In regards to the irrigation ditches crossing the subject property, it is
our understanding that the Lupton Bottom Ditch traverses Area A, and thence
along the South side of. Highway No. 52 Right -of -Way; the Lupton Bottom
Ditch and Big Dry Creek, a natural drainage, traverse Area C; the Lupton
Meadows Ditch commences near the center of the Northeast Quarter of Section
1
12, Township 1 North, Range 67 West and does not affect the subject pro-
perty.
3. The operator understands that any discharge of water to the river from the
de -watering and/or plant operations through the settling pond will require
a NPDES discharge permit. If the applications are approved, the permits
will be obtained prior to any operation of the gravel pit affecting the
water or its discharge on the site.
4. The Soil Conservation Service recommendations for the re -seeding mix, the
topsoil,slopes, grading, planting season, seeding methods and mulching are
included in Section J of the report. We are also attaching a copy of the
Soil Conservation Service standard mulching specifications.
Addendum No. 2
Front Range Sand & Gravel
November 22, 1985
5. Attached is a copy of the November 13, 1985 minutes of the Weld County
Board of County Commissioners meeting showing their approval of the "Use
By Special Review" for this Open Cut Sand and Gravel Operation. The
Resolution of Approval will be completed and signed on Monday, November
25, 1985. The conditions and standards of the operation as approved by
the Board will be added to the plats prior to recording.
A "Stay" of Proceedings has been filed on this application against the
County Commissioners by Alvin and Josephine Dechant, and Alice and William
Pehr. A copy of the Resolutionconcerning this matter is attached and
will also be signed Monday, November 25,1985 by the County Commissioners.
This "Stay" will remain in effect until furtherorder of the Weld County
District Court. A hearing has been set for January 7, 1986 in County Court.
6. The operator will provide fencing and cattle guards as requested by the
land owner for the protection of animals and the agricultural operation.
Where necessary to protect the operation from adjoining land uses and/or
trespass, the operator will install suitable fences and signs.
7. Dust control measures will be taken to insure meeting the Fugitive Dust
Permit requirements. As the mining operation is essentially a wet pit
operation, a minimum amount of dust will be created at this stage. The
stockpiles will be either damp asexcavated, or washed and graded. The
major source of dust will be from the plant site and access roads.
Only the areas to be used will be cleared and graded.Areas of high traffic
around the entrance, scale, and office will be paved' with asphalt. This
will be the area nearest Highway No. 52 and the nearest residences. All
other access roads will be gravelled, maintained and watered as necessary
to minimize the dust created.by•traffic.
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Soil Conservation Service
Colorado
STANDARDS AND.SPECIFICATION
MULCHING -.484
(Acre)
Standard
Definition
Applying plant residues or other
materials not produced on the site to
the soil surface.
Purpose
To conserve moisture; prevent surface ,
compaction or crusting; reduce runoff
and erosion; control insects; and help
establish,plant cover.
Conditions where practice applies
On soils subject to erosion on which
low -residue -producing crops, such as
grapes and small fruits are grown; on
critical areas; and on soils that have
a low infiltration rate.
Specifications
A. General
1. The area shall be relatively
smooth and free of gullies or. drifts.
2. Mulching material shall be
applied immediately before or after
seeding unless seed is applied with
the mulch. When stabilizing sandy
soils it is recommended that seeding
will be done after mulch application
to prevent seeding too deep. For
additional information refer to
Agronomy Technical Note 1147 (Rev. 1).'
TGN 11182 2/82
26
Technical Guide
Section IV
All Field Offices
February 1982
8. Straw or Hay Mulch
1. The material will be grass
hay or cereal grain straw (both
referred to as straw in these
specifications).
2. The normal rate of appli-
cation shall be 4,000 lbs/ac. of
air-dry material spread uniformly
over the area.
3. At least 50% of the mulch
. by weight shall be 10 inches or
more Ln length.
4. The straw will be free of
. noxious weeds.
5. One of the following
methods of anchoring the straw
mulch will be used:
a. Manufactured mulch
netting: Mulch netting will be
pulled hand tight over straw.
Mulch netting will be held firmly
in place by metal pins commer-
cially available from mulch net
manufacturers for this purpose.
They are usually made of 8 guage
wire and are'6-8 inches long. Pin
spacing will be in accordance with
the manufacturer's instructions. •
If the soil is sandy or otherwise
loose, use longer pins and wooden
stakes to firmly secure the
netting.
Richard D. Lamm
Governor
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
David H. Getches, Executive Director
MINED LAND RECLAMATION DIVISION
DAVID C. SHELTON, Director
November 6, 1986
Mr. Gerald McRae
McRae and Short, Inc.
1227 8th Avenue
Greeley, Colorado 80631
Re: Fort Lupton Pit - File No. M-85-088
Dear Mr. McRae:
We will present the above -referenced application to the Colorado Mined Land
Reclamation Board at the November 20-21, 1986 meeting. After our site
inspection of November 4, 1986 and after reviewing the file again, we have a
few remaining questions.
Please respond to each item separately, and in detail, no later than
November 17, 1986.
Exhibit D - Mining Plan
1. It is our understanding that the operator does not intend to operate y-`5
asphalt batch plant at the proposed site. Is this correct?
2. Will the settling pond shown at the northeast corner of Area C be the ,
only settling pond constructed in Area C? If not, please revise the
map accordingly.
3. During our inspection of this site, it was observed that the proposed
pit location (Area C) is situated along an eroding cut bank of the
South Platte River. We are concerned that bank erosion during flood
flows may eventually breech areas of the gravel pits.
We recommend that the 150 foot setback from the South Platte River
remain completely undisturbed. Please verify that the operator will
maintain a 150 foot undisturbed setback from the South Platte River.
4. It was also discussed that the setback from Big Dry Creek should be
increased to 75 feet. Please verify that the operator will maintain a
75 foot undisturbed setback from all areas of Big Dry Creek, except
where it is necessary to construct a bridge across the creek.
Again, all setbacks are measured from the top of the channel bank.
423 Centennial Building, 1313 Sherman Street Denver, Colorado 80203 Tel. (303) 866-3567
. 4
Mr. Gerald McRae
2 November 6, 1986
5. How will the operator construct the access road between Areas B and C
without damaging the concrete ditch lateral that runs west to east
across the center of Section 12? Who controls this ditch? Provide
evidence that the owner of the ditch has no objection to your plans.
6. A buried gas pipeline may traverse the proposed site. Is this the
case? If so, show the pipeline on a revised map and provide evidence
that the owner of the pipeline is in agreement with your plans.
Exhibit E - Reclamation Plan
1. Please provide specific details as to the types and density of tree and
shrub plants to be established during reclamation.
2. The application indicates that grading will occur to create 3H:1V
slopes, yet the Soil Conservation Service (S.C.S.) recommendations
indicate gentler slopes (4H:1V - 6H:lV). Please specify the
anticipated minimum final gradient for all reclaimed areas.
3. The S.C.S. revegetation recommendations suggest the use of only three
species for revegetation. Please submit a new seed mix which uses at
least five to six native species. Specify rate and method of seeding.
Exhibit L - Reclamation Costs
1. The estimated financial warranty amount of $46,500.00 will be
recommended based on the following disturbed acreage estimates:
20 acres minor disturbance
10 acres moderate disturbance
20 acres major disturbance
Please understand that the total site disturbance, at any one time,
cannot exceed the above -listed amounts.
Thank you for your continued cooperation. I look forward to your response
shortly.
Si nc,er'el
Davy Berry
Rec ation Specialist
cc: Glenn Salmans
DAB/bdc
5082F
McRAE & SHORT, INC.
,1231- 8th Avenue
Greeley, Colorado 80631
Telephone (303) 356-3101
Engineering, Surveying, Planning & Land Development
November 17, 1986
PROJECT NO. 85013
Mr. David Berry, Reclamation Specialist
Department of Natural Resources
Mined Land Reclamation Division
423 Centennial Building, 1313 Sherman Street
Denver, Colorado 80203
RE: FRONT RANGE SAND & GRAVEL
FORT LUPTON PIT PERMIT APPLICATION
FILE NO. M-85-088
Dear Mr. Berry,
RECEIVED
NOV 20 1986
MINED LAND
RECLAMATION DIVISION
The attached information is in response to your letter of November 6, 1986.
We hope it will answer the questions raised. We have labeled the response as
Addendum No. 3.
Please let us know if you have further questions.
Sincerely,
McRae & Short, Inc.
'herald B. McRae, P.E. & L.S.
ADDENDUM NO. 3
FRONT RANGE SAND & GRAVEL COMPANY
OPEN CUT GRAVEL PIT
NOVEMBER 17, 1986
EXHIBIT D - MINING. PLAN
1. The operation does not include an asphalt batch plant.
2. The settling pond shown in the Northeast Corner of Area C is intended
to serve all the areas to be mined in Area C. It is located at the
lowest corner of the site. -
3. The operator is aware of the inherent hazards of bank erosion along
the river. If the erosion creates a potential problem to the mining
operation, the operator will make application to the Corps of Engineers
to install some fill and/or rip -rap protection as advisable.
The operator is agreeable to maintaining a 150 feet undisturbed setback
from the top of channel bank of the South Platte River with all mining
operations to be outside the -setback.
4. The operator is also agreeable to maintain a 75 foot undisturbed set-
back from the top of channel bank of Big Dry Creek, except where nec-
essary to construct bridge access across the creek.
5. The operator will construct a steel beam bridge above the concrete
ditch lateral between the areas. The size and elevation will be
selected to provide adequate protection to the ditch and its opera-
tion. The situation was presented to the Board of the Brighton Ditch
and there is general agreement to the proposed crossing.
6. The operator has contacted the oil companies for information on under-
ground gas pipelines on the properties. The only lines are "local"
lines connecting the well heads to the tank batteries and lie in the
"Restricted Area".
EXHIBIT E - RECLAMATION PLAN
Further discussion with Mr. Norman Wells, Jr., Soils Conservation Service,
has provided the following additional recommendations and information.
1. The recommended trees and shrubs for the site would be 4 to 5 species
for variety and on the basis of providing a windbreak -type of coverage,
a density of 350 trees per acre.
Addendum No. 3
Front Range Sand & Gravel Co.
November 17, 1986
The following species and spacings would be recommended:
1. Russian Olive 10 - 14 ft.
2. Hackberry
3. Cottonwood (Cottonless)
4. Ponderosa or Austrian Pine
5. Eastern Red Cedar
6. Rocky Mountain Juniper
7. Sumac 4 ft.
8. Caragona
2. The operator agrees to follow the Soil Conservation Service recommenda-
tions on maximum slopes for landscaping of 4H :.1V. Slopes below the
High Water Line will be 3H : 1V to a point 10 feet below the water sur-
face and 2H : lV below this point.
The natural grade on the undisturbed areas and unmined areas is essen-
tially flat, except along the river
3. The:•Soil Conservation Service has had their best results with the seed
mix originally recommended. As an alternate, they would recommend the
following:
Sideoats Grama (50%) 2.3# PLS/Acre
Switchgrass (10%) 0.3 #
Little Blue Stem (20%)
2.2 #
Western 4lheatgrass (10%)
0.8 # "
Blue Grama (10%) 0.1 #
The method of preparation and seeding would be as described in the
original reclamation plan.
The operator requests that the original seeding mix be used and moni-
tored and if it does not meet the requirements, the alternate mix be
tried.
EXHIBIT L - RECLAMTI0N COSTS
The estimated financial warranty in the amount of $46,500.00 is acceptable
and the maximum amount of disturbed acreages at any one time understood,
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DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
David H. Getches, Executive Director
MINED LAND RECLAMATION DIVISION
DAVID C. SHELTON, Director
Richard D. Lamm
Governor
January 20, 1987
Mr. Jerry L. Rhea
President
Front Range Sand and Gravel
5251 East 78th Avenue
Commerce City, Colorado 80022
Re: Dust Control Plan - Fort Lupton Pit - File No. M-85-088
Dear Mr. Rhea:
We have received your dust suppression proposal and additional information,
dated January 14, 1987. We have a few questions and recommendations, and
these are outlined in this letter.
The Mined Land Reclamation Board requested a fairly specific dust control
plan. The submitted proposal is not completely adequate. Please address the
following items separately, and in detail, no later than February 1, 1987.
1. It is our understanding that the road in Area A,, drawn in pencil,
(map received 1/15/87) will be paved. Is this correct?
2. Will there be any traffic or work areas around the scale house that
will not be paved? If so, provide specific details.
3. Your plan only addresses the road from Area A to the crusher in
Area B. Please revise your plan to include all roads and work areas.
4. Your plan includes the statement that "The gravel roads will be watered
on an as -needed basis". Please define "as -needed" and discuss the
criteria to be used to determine water requirements. The roads should
remain moist throughout daily operations.
5. Please discuss plans to provide tree and shrub plantings along the
operation borders. Such plantings usually help to slow wind velocities
and to prevent or minimize off -site dust transport.
6. How will the operator control dust during initial stripping operations
and during active mining?
Thank you for your continued cooperation. We look forward to your reply
shortly.
Sinc
A. Berr
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DAB/tmb
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423 Centennial Building, 1313 Sherman Street
Denver, Colorado 80203 Tel. (303) 866-3567
McRAE & SHORT, INC.
1231 -8th Avenue
Greeley, Colorado 80631
Telephone (303) 356-3101
Engineering, Surveying, Planning & Land Development
January 28, 1987
PROJECT NO. 85013
Mr. David Berry, Reclamation Specialist
Mined Land Reclamation Division
Department of Natural Resources
423 Centennial Building
1313 Sherman Street
Denver, Colorado 80203
RE: FRONT RANGE SAND & GRAVEL
FORT LUPTON PIT - FILE NO. M85-088
Dear Mr. Berry,
FEB 21987
MINED LAND
RECLAMATION DIVISION
Mr. Rhea and I have reviewed and discussed your letter of January 20, 1987 re-
garding the dust suppression plan on this gravel pit operation. In response to
the questions raised and the clarification requested, we submit the following
as an addendum to the report and documents.
1. Area "A" was generally defined as the area for the office and scale area.
On the attached Exhibit A, we have more specifically defined the areas of
use, the location of the new bridge, the traffic patterns and the areas to
be paved. The remainder of the Access Road to the South of the office and
scale area is to be two lane gravel road, shaped and constructed to support
the truck traffic.
2. There are no other work areas in office and scale area and all areas disturbed
outside the above areas as shown on Exhibit A will be re -seeded in the initial
phase in accordance with the recomendations of the Soil Conservation Service.
3. The road from the office and scale area to Area B, along the Easterly side of
Area B and from Area B to Area C and to the "Pond Areas" in Area.C are con-
sidered "Access Roads" and will have constructed gravel roads as outlined
Item 1.
Mr. David Berry, Reclamation Specialist
January 28, 1987
PROJECT NO. 85013
RE: FRONT RANGE SAND & GRAVEL
FORT LUPTON PIT - FILE NO. M85-088
3. (Continued).
All other roads, i.e. those within the working areas of Areas Band C, are
considered to be Service Roads and will be gravel roads constructed and re-
located as necessary to mine and service the area. These will be phased
into the mining operation of the area and be minimized to fit into the pro-
jected areas of disturbance.
See Exhibit "B".
The Access Road along the Easterly side of Area "B" will be constructed to.
the West of all the Oil Companies' facilities and will not interfere with
any of their operations.
4. All of the gravelled roads, i.e. both the Access Roads and Service Roads,
in all thelocations being used will be maintained throughout the daily
operations with water trucks to keep the surface in a moist condition. Dust
rising from the truck wheels will initiate additional watering.
5. Plantings as required by the Reclamation Plan will commence in the areas being
mined as soon as feasible and these of course, are primarily along the boun-
daries.
6. As described in the report, all areas outsidethe immediate working and service
areas will remain with the original ground cover. The ground cover and growth
along the perimeters will slow the wind velocities along the ground. Working
areas will also be watered during the daily operations to keep the surface in
a moist condition.
Disturbed service and working areas not being used but prior to reclamation
will be maintained in a rough textured condition.
All of the above procedures will be used to minimize the conditions for blowing
dust from any of the mining operations.
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Mr. David Berry, Reclanu.Llon Specialist
January 28, 1987
PROJECT NO. 85013
RE: FRONT RANGE SAND & GRAVEL
FORT LUPTON PIT -FILE NO. M85-088
We hope this provides you with the necessary information. If you have further
questions, please contact us.
Respectfully,
McRae & Short, Inc.
Gerald B. McRae, P.E. & L.S.
Front Range Sand & Gravel
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Roy Romer, Governor
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
MINED LAND RECLAMATION DIVISION
DAVID C. SHELTON, Director
February 25, 1987
_Mr. Gerald B. McRae
McRae and Short, INc.
1231 - 8th Avenue
Greeley, Colorado 80631
Re: Front Range Sand and Gravel - Dust Control Plan - Fort Lupton Pit
File No. M-85-088
Dear Mr. McRae:
We have received and reviewed the revised dust control plan, dated
January 28, 1987. This letter will outline our remaining questions and
recommendations.
1. It is our understanding that the portion of the existing access road
between Highway 52 and the location where the new access road and the old road
meet will not be used during operations. Is this correct? If not, provide a
dust control plan for this road area.
2. Gravel and water application, as provided in your letter, is probably
sufficient to control dust at the site; however, we still recommend that
border -area tree plantings should be considered to further minimize the
potential for off -site dust transport. Such plantings would be compatible
with final end -use plans and would serve to enhance the aesthetic quality of
the site. Please reconsider this option and provide a detailed discussion of
your plans.
Again, thank you for your cooperation, we look forward to your reply.
Sincer
. Berry
`Reclamation Specialist
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cc: Mr. Jerry Rhea
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423 Centennial Building, 1313 Sherman Street Denver, Colorado 80203-2273 Tel. (303) 866-3567
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