HomeMy WebLinkAbout990729.tiff DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES
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Phone (970) 353-6100, Ext. 3540 Fax (970) 352-6312
USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW(MINING OPERATION) APPLICATION
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES USE ONLY
Application Fee /y r J0 Receipt Number 03,2 '95 Case Number 1152 /oR/y
Recording Fee Receipt Number Zoning District
Application Checked By: j L Planner Assigned to Case
To be completed by APPLICANT is accordance with procedural guide requirements:
1. I (we), the undersigned, hereby request a hearing before the Weld County Planning Commission concerning
a proposed sand & gravel (gravel, coal, borrow pit, etc.) mining operation for the following described
unincorporated area of Weld County:
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of NE/4, Sec. 29 and NW/4 & N/2,SW/4 Sec. 28; all in
Township 3 North, Range 67 West, 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colo.
PARCEL NUMBER: J_.20_2Z5_QIL _ 0_1_ (12 digit number- found on Tax I.D. Information or
obtained at the Assessor's Office). Also: 120928000002 and 120929000033.
2. Surface owner(s) of area of land described Refer to Use by Special Review Plat.
Name:Sand Land, Inc. Address: 12910 WCR 13 Phone: (303) 666-6657
Name:Pasquale & Jacqueline Varra Address: 17910 WCR 13 Phone: (303) 666-6657
3. Owner(s) of mineral rights or substance to be mined Refer to Certification and submittal maps.
Name: Burchfield Trust 211 W. Platte Ave. Ft.Morgan 807�Q�16� c� /o Don Jones 970/867-0801
Name: H.s Regnurrec Address: lggq RreadL.ayf:96[7PlOienver 80202 303/796-3600
Name: K N Fnnrgy Address: 35N 7th B.,e BIAJWWNin RnAn1 301/914-7705
4. Source of applicant's legal right to enter and to mine on the land described:
Deed - refer to DMG Exhibit N - included with the application.
(Include certified copy of any document(s) noted
5. Applicant's address: Sand Land, Inc. Phone: (303) 666-6657
Address: 12910 Weld County Road 13/Longmont, C0 80504 Phone:
6. Identify any prior permits for mining held by applicant or affiliated person:
Please refer to page 28, Section 44.1.6 of the Use by Special Review Application.
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7. Description of Operation
A. Types and number of operating and processing equipment to be used
1-2 Crushers w/ attending screens, conveyors. etc. + asphalt and
concrete pant — attending heavy equipment and trucks for hauling & excavating.
B. Maximum number of employees: 20± , and number of shifts: 3 maximum
C. Number of stages to be worked: 1 , and periods of time each is to be worked Continuous
over-the-shoulder extraction w/ concurrent reclamation over 20-30 years.
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D. Thickness of mineral deposit: 15-40± feet, and thickness of the overburden: 4± feet
E. This will be a wet/dry pit operation. Dry pit — extract settling pond wet.
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) Refer to map exhibits C-l: Pre-Mining
Map: C-2: Mining Plan Map; Exhibit F - Reclamation Plan Map. Exits at Weld
County Road 17 and/or Colorado Highway 66 - bridge over St. Vrain Creek.
8. Description of reclamation
A. Proposed reclamation land use(s): Return to general agriculture w/ light residential
w/ existing and proposed multiple use for wildlife/recreation/commer.&industrial.
B. Source of technical advise for reclamation: Bradford Janes. professional forester/soil
Gripnti.t
C. Explanation of Reclamation Process: Extraction will result in the creation of four
ponds with above water portions of affected land returned to a stabilizing
rover of native grasses.
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.
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Signatu owner/Authorized Agent
Rev: 1-27-97
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Sand Land, Inc.
2130 S. 96th Street Broomfield, Colorado 80200 Telephone (303) 666-6657 FAX 666-6743
WELD COUNTY USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW QUESTIONNAIRE.
The following questions were reiterated from the Weld County Use By Special Review
Questionnaire and placed in boxes. Answers follow each boxed question:
1. Explain, in detail, the proposed use of the property.
Resource recovery extraction of sand and gravel,followed by a return to general agriculture with
light residential development. Foundation for potential future multiple end-uses, including:
wildlife,recreation. commercial and industrial development.
2. Explain how this proposal is consistent with the intent of the Weld County Comprehensive
Plan.
The proposal is consistent with Weld County's Commercial/Mineral Resource Deposits Goals and
Policies. Expansion of human habitat and related infrastructure needs is already being felt near this
location. The town.of Mead has permanently altered agricultural lands less than 1.5 miles East of
the location,for residential development.
The entire state of Colorado has been impacted by human migration to the state, and the resulting
growth is shaping State policies to enhance area infrastructure, including the enhancements of U.S.
Highway 85 and Interstate 25, for which this location is ideally located to serve.
With continued growth of human habitat and development, the product that serves the construction
of this infrastructure comes from the ground. The resource must be recovered in advance of other
development or it is lost. Now is the time and this is the geologically derived and economically
feasible location available for such use.
The recovery of this resource is in fact resource conservation, and tends to lessen the subsequent
density on the location resulting from inevitable expansion of human habitat and supporting
infrastructure. Weld County's policy is consistent with State law, and stipulates that this resource
be recovered prior to development,yet in an orderly manner that minimizes impacts to surrounding
lands. The development of diverse multiple land use potentials at this location, when
complemented with sound environmental quality control, as advanced under this proposal and the
attending DMG permit exhibits, supports these policies and goals of Weld County.
3. Explain how this proposal is consistent with the intent of the Weld County Zoning
Ordinance and the zone district in which it is located.
The proposal does not conflict with the Agricultural 'A' District. Resource recovery simply cannot
occur over lands that have been developed with houses and other structures. Where extraction
occurs,the former farmed land base will be replaced with water resources; a vital element of
continued agricultural practices on surrounding lands.
Additionally, diverse multiple use benefits unfold from the reclamation of such lands. By using
sophisticated reclamation methodologies,reclaimed ponds can enhance area habitat for wildlife.
Since wetland resources are created, potential densities from inevitable human habitat and related
infrastructure development are lessened,and pushed away from increasingly vital alluvial wildlife
habitats.
4. What type of uses surround the site? Explain how the proposed use is consistent and
compatible with surrounding land uses.
A large Dairy operation encompasses a near equivalent amount of land as in this proposal,
immediately adjacent to, and NorthWest of the location. A small saw mill to create log house
facades is established immediately North of the Location, and within 100 feet of two residences.
Near the saw mill,is a County Shop. The balance of the area is predominantly irrigated farmland
and pasture, with scattered residential properties. Approximately 1.5 miles NorthWest of the
location is the Eastern limits of Mead, in the form of a quarter section of developed residential
units.
The planned resource recovery activity is remote enough from encroaching residential densities to
remain comparatively unobtrusive to those uses. The scale of the operation is compatible with
area Dairy and Farm uses, yet does not intrude upon the level of background noise beyond that
already experienced from Colorado Highway 66,the Dairy operation, the saw mill, and
surrounding agricultural equipment and related activities. We believe it is in fact a good thing to
recover the resource in advance of continued expansion of human habitat and related infrastructure,
and before human densities become more problematic.
The resulting reclamation will tend to lower potential densities resulting from development near St.
Vrain Creek, while enhancing area amenities to wildlife, scenic values, and water resources.
Overall,the operation appears authentically suited to benefit the surrounding community.
The proximity of increasing residential development by Mead, the location of nearby Platteville,the
stated goals of the State of Colorado to enhance the transportation corridors of Interstate 25 and
U.S. Highway 85, and the increasingly vital pathway of Colorado Highway 66, tend to support
the belief that residential,commercial and industrial development is expanding toward this stretch
of St. Vrain Creek.
Further,the recovery of this resource is necessary, not only to serve the increasing demands of this
human activity,but as a conservation practice to recover the resource in advance of such
development. As such,recovery of the resource now will make the timing of reclamation over the
next 20 years quite compatible with surrounding lands, now and in the future.
5. Describe in detail, the following:
Sa. How many people will use this site?
Approximately 20 employees. Up to three shifts, with 1.5 shifts nominal.
Approximately 200±commercial and private haul trucks per day. Four residences
owned by Sand Land, Inc. Miscellaneous visitors and government inspectors.
Sb. How many employees are proposed to be employed at this site?
Approximately 20 employees. Up to three shifts, with 1.5 shifts nominal.
Sc. What are the hours of operation?
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The operation requirements need provision for work on equipment and maintenance
beyond a standard daylight scenario. The operator requests that total operations be
allowed on a 24 hour basis. Government contracts often require night time
operations. Flexibility of operations will not impact area residences since
background noise from the highway is greater than that of
plant/processing/extraction activities.
5d. What type and how many structures will be erected(built)on this site?
All structures are temporary [e.g., scale house,plant/processing and related
equipment and power trailers,etc.] and will be transported to the property
and located in I, II, and III, to support plant/processing activities [refer to
DMG Exhibit C-2: Mining Plan Map]. Existing structures identified in the
existing farm yard of the former Kurtz property may also be used for shop
and repair purposes.
Equipment will include,but is not limited to:
• one or more cone crushers and attending screens,conveyors, and , and
supporting electrical equipment and trailers; asphalt and concrete batch
plants;
• grader, scrappers, dozers, front-end loaders, haul trucks of various sizes
and.weights;
• scale house and scale.
• concrete and asphalt batch plants.
5e. What type and how many animals, if any, will be on this site?
No animal concentration applies to this operation, however, historic uses for cattle
and horses are not intended to be surrendered by this temporary use.
5f. What kind(type, size, weight)of vehicles will access this site and how
often?
Approximately 200 average trips per day will be made by haulers varying from
tandem, tandem with pup, and semi. Some small pick-up loads also occur. Weight
of loaded vehicles will vary according to make,but generally will fall within
85,000.0± pounds or less.
Routes into the property will use Colorado Highway 66 to Weld County Road 17 -
South to the location. Routes out of the location will utilize the proposed access
road, as identified in DMG Exhibit C-2: Mining Plan Map [refer to Section
24.5.1.8].
I5g. Who will provide fire protection to the site?
The operator in cooperation with Mountain View Fire Protection District.
5h. What is the water source on the property? (Both domestic and
irrigation).
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Three shares of Last Chance Ditch, two groundwater irrigation [seep] wells
[GASP], and Central Weld County Water District.
5i. What is the sewage disposal system on the property? (existing and
proposed).
Four residences have existing septic systems. The residential properties are owned
and controlled by Sand Land,Inc.,but have been excepted out of the property.
Refer to DMG Exhibits C-2: Mining Plan Map and Exhibit D-Mining Plan.
5j. If storage or warehousing is proposed, what type of items will be stored?
Existing storage facilities are located in the yard near the center of the location
adjacent to Weld County Road 17. Heavy equipment will remain on site or in a
shop facility at the existing structures. Other items or parts, support equipment,
tools, and supplies may be stored and secured in existing outbuildings at the
location. Any supporting fluids, fuels,and lubricants will be stored in appropriate
containers and obtain necessary permitting [refer to DMG Exhibit M- Other Permits
and Licenses].
Debris or other unwanted material will not accumulate over the location for
purposes of sanitation, safety, and general courtesy to our neighbors. All
unwanted materials will be removed within 30 days of deposition to an appropriate
land fill or other suitable location. Recyclable material will be transported to
authorized recycling plants. All waste will be centralized and utilize an appropriate
container, pallets, or be of a nature where it is stable in its present configuration.
6. Explain the proposed landscaping for the site. The landscaping shall be separately
submitted as a landscape plan map as part of the application submittal.
Refer to DMG Exhibit E-Reclamation Plan and Exhibit F-Reclamation Plan Map. Although
Exhibit F show the same shapes as the areas of extraction,this merely reflects the scale for
purposes of establishing initial financial warranty from the DMG. The actual finished landscape
will utilize natural undulations and irregularities that will enhance the function, life and aesthetics of
the end-use. This is described more thoroughly in DMG Exhibit E- Reclamation Plan, and in
related Exhibit D-Mining Plan and Exhibit I- Soils Information.
While the post end-use site will emphasize establishment of native grasses, the landowner/operator
will embellish the site with trees, shrubs and forbs to facilitate end-use development of the property
beyond the stated purposes and authority of the initial reclamation of the property. Initial
reclamation goals will be to return the site to a stable and diverse cover of vegetation amenable to
the area soils and wildlife, and for the designated end-use of general agriculture.
I7. Explain any proposed reclamation procedures when termination of the Use by Special
Review activity occurs.
Following stabilization of the site by establishment of native grasses and ponds for general
agriculture, the site would revert to the landowner for defragmented multiple use development for
residential,commercial, and industrial development. Wildlife benefits and recreational amenities
will directly and indirectly benefit from the reclamation and post mine considerations [refer to
DMG Exhibit E- Reclamation Plan].
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8. Explain how the storm water drainage will be handled on the site.
The extraction of materials will cause direct precipitation to drain internally toward the resulting
basins. Above ground portions of the operation, including the plant site, stockpiles, haul roads,
etc., are located on the near table topography of the site, which will not be altered.
Existing irrigation ditches form a man-made bather to the transportation of intercepted direct
precipitation, and tend to limit the introduction of waters from essentially non-existent overland
flows from any upland water shed. The majority of upland water will flow into, and be conveyed
through the property, from the existing Last Chance Ditch and Seep Ditch,that bisect the property
within Section 29 and 28, respectively.
9. Explain how long it will take to construct this site and when construction and landscaping
is scheduled to begin.
Plant/Processing operations, including the construction of the wash plant and primary settling pond
will take place during the first 30 to 60 days of operation, with simultaneous preparation and
extraction of resource commencing in Tract D [refer to DMG Exhibit C-2: Mining Plan Map].
Grading is concurrent with extraction and will only serve to aid in the speed under which other
reclamation activity can occur.
Reclamation is concurrent with continuous resource recovery operations, and is scheduled to
commence in approximately the third year of operations, depending upon available space. By this
we mean that it would serve no purpose to place soil resources down if an area is still subject to
disturbance by heavy equipment,or if season or weather are not appropriate for the stated activities
[refer to DMG Exhibit D - Mining Plan, and Exhibit E-Reclamation Plan].
10. Explain where storage and/or stockpile of wastes will occur on this site.
Debris or other unwanted material will not accumulate over the location for purposes of sanitation,
safety, and general courtesy to our neighbors. All unwanted materials will be removed within 30
days of deposition to an appropriate land fill or other suitable location. Recyclable material will be
transported to authorized recycling plants. All waste will be centralized and utilize an appropriate
container, pallets, or be of a nature where it is stable in its present configuration.
Buffering and screening activities from adjacent properties is included in the consideration of DMG
Exhibit D-Mining Plan. Both the plant/processing site and general areas of extraction will be
screened. Plant/Processing locations will maintain adequate set back to butter surrounding
locations from noise.
The plant/processing locations will be surrounded by product stockpiles, providing a barrier to
both site and sound. Extraction areas will diminish in noise as resulting basins are deepened below
existing ground level, and resulting soil and overburden stockpiles are placed on the perimeters of
the areas of extraction. Height of deposit stockpiles will vary at 25±5 feet. Soil stockpile height
will vary at 10-25±5 feet from the original surface, and will be shaped to facilitate seeding to
3h:1v,or flatter. Additional details can be found in the included DMG Exhibit D-Mining Plan.
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WELD COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE NUMBER 89-HH 21 OCTOBER 1997 -
SECTION 24: USES BY SPECIAL REVIEW.
Section 24.5 Design Standards for Use by Special Review.
5.1 An applicant for a use by Special Review shall demonstrate compliance with the following
design standards in the application and shall continue to meet these standards if approved
for DEVELOPMENT.
5.1.1 Adequate water service in terms of quality, quantity, and dependability is
available to the site to serve the USES permitted.
The substitute water supply plan, and respective well permit, are under
development. The Colorado Division of Water Resources-Office of the State
Engineer, has been contacted respective of up to three(3) shares of the Last Chance
Ditch and two (2) irrigation wells available for a well permit and substitute water
supply plan for augmentation [refer to correspondence of 22 January 1999 from the
Division of Water Resources-Office of the State Engineer(OSE)the Colorado
Division of Minerals and Geology (DMG)Permit Application, attached,Exhibit G-
Water Information]. Information respective of this submittal will be provided to
Weld County Planning Services as it develops.
5.1.2 Adequate sewer service is available to the site to serve the uses permitted.
All existing residential dwellings have been excepted out of the permit boundary
[refer to DMG Exhibit C-2: Mining Plan Map]. All sanitary facilities for the
planned field activities will utilize San-o-lets.
5.1.3 If soil conditions on the site are such that they present moderate or severe
limitations to the construction of STRUCTURES or facilities proposed for
the site, the applicant has demonstrated how much limitations can and will
be mitigated.
The Nunn Soils (#41), have a potential for swelling soils. Both Nunn (#41) and
the other soil units on the property can pose a problem for uncoated steel [refer to
DMG Exhibit I- Soils Information, addendums- Soil Survey extracts]. These
issues would have to be accounted for any planned residential,commercial, or
industrial structures that encounter these soils.
The intermediate use following reclamation is a return to General Agriculture,and
will therefore conform to the present zoning of the property for District A-General
Agriculture. Subsequent to reclamation and release of the property by the Colorado
Division of Minerals and Geology [DMG],a change in use may be submitted to
Weld County Planning Services to provide for residential, commercial, or industrial
development of the site. Remaining soil conditions present at the time of
development would need to be taken into account by the project engineer at that
time.
5.1.4 Adequate fire protection measures are available on the site for the
STRUCTURES and facilities permitted.
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The scale house, or any attending structures, will be provided with fire alarms and
extinguishers. Heavy equipment is provided with fire extinguishers. The nature of
the planned extraction activity will tend to reduce the potential for wildfire over the
existing property by the removal of live plants and dead litter. Concrete and earthen
irrigation ditches also serve as fire breaks for any potential grass fire.
5.1.5 USES shall comply with the following storm water management standards:
5.1.5.1 Storm water retention facilities shall be provided on
site which are designed to retain the storm water runoff from
the fully developed site from a 100 year storm or as
otherwise required by the Weld County Public Works
Department. In the case of a LIVESTOCK
CONFINEMENT OPERATION(L.C.0.), wastewater
collection, conveyance and retention facilities shall be
designed and constructed in accordance with the Confined
Animal Feeding Operation Control Regulations(5 CCR-
1002-19).
The extraction of materials will cause direct precipitation to drain
internally toward the resulting basins. Above ground portions of the
operation, including the plant site, stockpiles, haul roads, etc., are
located on the near table topography of the site,which will not be
altered.
Existing irrigation ditches form a man-made barrier to the
transportation of intercepted direct precipitation,and tend to limit the
introduction of waters from essentially non-existent overland flows
from any upland water shed. The majority of upland water will
flow into, and be conveyed through the property, from the existing
Last Chance Ditch and Seep Ditch,that bisect the property within
Section 29 and 28,respectively.
5.1.4.2 The drainage facilities shall be designed to release the
retained water at a quantity and rate of a five year storm
falling on the UNDEVELOPED site.
Waters intercepted at the property will be predominantly from direct
precipitation,which will drain internally, and be discharged by
dewatering pumps at the rates indicated and approved by an
approved Discharge Permit from the Colorado Department of
Health. All other releases should occur at historic levels.
5.1.6 All parking and vehicle storage shall be provided on the site;parking shall
not be permitted within any public right-of-way. An adequate parking area
shall be provided to meet the parking needs of employees, company
vehicles, visitors, and customers.
All parking and vehicle storage will comply with this section. Parking will occur in
the designated plant site location. Due to the need to keep locations flexible within
the plant site location, a specific area may change over time,but will comply with
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this section at all times within the designated plant site location [refer to DMG
Exhibit C-2: Mining Plan Map and Exhibit D-Mining Plan].
5.1.7 The USE shall comply with all the SETBACK and OFFSET requirements
of the zone district.
Acknowledged and provided for. Extraction and processing will be no closer than
10 feet from any structure, easement or right of way, and no closer than 125 feet
from the exterior of any residence not owned or controlled by the operator [refer to
DMG Exhibit C-1: Pm-Mining Map,Exhibit C-2: Mining Plan Map and Exhibit D
-Mining Plan].
5.1.8 The access shall be located and designed to be safe; ingress and egress shall
not present a safety hazard to the traveling public or to the vehicle accessing
the property. For USES generating high traffic volumes and large number
of large, slow accelerating vehicles, acceleration and deceleration lanes may
be required to mitigate a potential traffic hazard.
Proposed access to the site will utilize the existing Weld County Road 17, South to
the existing drive on the east side of Weld County Road 17. Additional access to
the plant/processing location is identified on Exhibit C-2: Mining Plan Map. This
location is approximately 1,300 feet further from the bridge over St. Vrain Creek as
the existing Weld County Road 17. One way routing would allow haul trucks and
traffic to enter the plant/processing location from Weld County Road 17, and depart
using the mom visible exit at Colorado Highway 66. Previous conversations with
the Colorado Department of Transportation pointed to this as an acceptable
alternative, and would not require accel/decel lanes [refer to correspondence with
the Colorado Department of Transportation under DMG Exhibit M- Other Permits
and Licenses].
Subsequent to the conclusion of all operations,Weld County Road 17 would be re-
routed,in cooperation with the Town of Firestone, along the existing railroad bed
that intersects the property [refer to DMG Exhibit F-Reclamation Plan Map,and to
correspondence with the Colorado Department of Transportation and the Town of
Firestone under DMG Exhibit M-Other Permits and Licenses]. The relocation
would double the distance to the bridge over St. Vrain Creek,while providing a
greater distance from the frontage of existing homes immediately East of Weld
County Road 13, within the subject property.
5.1.9 New Accesses to Public Rights-of-Way shall be constructed using the
following as minimum standards:
Size of drainage structure 12"diameter
Length of drainage structure 20'
Depth of cover over pipe 12"
Width of access 15'
Maximum grade of access 15%
Flare radius 20'
Depth of surfacing 4"
Standards exceeding these minimums may be required depending on the
type and volume of vehicles generated by the type of USE proposed.
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The above minimum standards will be applied to new access [alternative access
point B, as shown on DMG Exhibit C-2: Mining Plan Map].
5.1.10 Buffering or SCREENING OF THE PROPOSED use from adjacent
properties may be required in order to make the determination that the
proposed USE is compatible with the surrounding USES. Buffering or
SCREENING may be accomplished through a combination of berming,
landscaping, and fencing.
Buffering and screening activities from adjacent properties is included in the
consideration of DMG Exhibit D -Mining Plan. Both the plant/processing site and
general areas of extraction will be screened. Plant/Processing locations will
maintain adequate set back to butter surrounding locations from noise.
The plant/processing locations will be surrounded by product stockpiles,providing
a barrier to both site and sound. Extraction areas will diminish in noise as resulting
basins are deepened below existing ground level, and resulting soil and overburden
stockpiles are placed on the perimeters of the areas of extraction. Additional details
can be found in the included DMG Exhibit D-Mining Plan.
5.1.11 Use's by Special Review in the A-District shall be located on the least prime
soils on the property in question unless the applicant can demonstrate why
such a location would be impractical or infeasible.
Respective of U.S.D.A./C.S.U. Map, Important Farmlands of Weld County,
Nunn [#41] and Altvan [#1] soil units finger through the Western half of the
location on Section 28. The 'A' horizon [topsoil] of this soil will be salvaged for
reclamation [refer to DMG Exhibit D-Mining Plan]. Since extraction results in a
basin that will become a pond, salvage of the entire prime soil is not possible, since
resource recovery is dictated by the underlying deposit.
Since the site has potential for higher end uses, and noting the need for
enhancement of area roads, including U.S. Highway 85 and Interstate 25,the loss
of some prime soil appears unavoidable for the sake of the greater infrastructure
needs of the community. For a more comprehensive treatment of how the project
meets the other goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan and surrounding
uses, please refer to Section 24.7.
Section 24.6 Qperation Standards for Uses by Special Review.
6.1 An application for a Special Review Permit shall demonstrate conformance
with the following operation standards in the Special Review Permit
application to the extent that the standards affect location, layout and design
of the Use by Special Review prior to construction and operation. Once
operational, the operation of the USES permitted shall conform to these
standards.
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6.1..1 The operation of the USES shall comply with the noise
standards enumerated in 25-12-101 C.R.S. 1973 as
amended.
On 28 August 1998,using a hand held decibel meter, on loan from
the Weld County Department of Health,noise levels were measured
from plant/processing locations at two approved resource recovery
locations located along St. Vrain Creek. Decibel readings were
taken at 100 foot increments,commencing at ground zero [an El Jay
cone crusher] at the source. Source noise included a combination of
equipment radiating at or near the source, including several
conveyors, screeners, and heavy equipment [front-end loader and
scrapers].
Initial readings varied by± 10.0 decibels. Average readings
radiating from the source,beginning at ground zero, are as follows:
Ground 0: 80± db
+ 100 ft.: 70± db*
+200 ft: 65± db**
+ 300 ft: 60± db
+400 ft: 55± db
Average noise from a passing truck on Weld County Road 13 at
100±feet from the source averaged 70±db. A passenger vehicle
averaged 60±db. The majority of area residences abut area roads
and highways,therefore, the anticipated sound levels of the
processing activity will be less than the background noise for area
residences.
To better assure tolerances are maintained,processing equipment
will not be closer than 400±feet to an adjacent residence not owned
or controlled by the operator. Combined with the muting effect of
developing product stockpiles which will surround the processing
activity, noise reaching area residences should approximate 55±
decibels, with a tolerance of± 10.0 decibels.
* Note: A 10±db drop was consistently recorded at the first
100 feet from ground zero.
** Note: With each 100 foot of distance from the source,
decibel readings dropped 5±decibels,beginning at a distance of 200
feet from the source.r6.1.2 The operation of the USES shall comply with the air quality
regulations promulgated by the Colorado Air Quality Control
Commission.
An appropriate Air Pollution Emission Notice [APEN] for
processing and fugitive dust will be secured from the Stationary
Sources Program of the Colorado Department of Public Health and
Environment prior to start up of plant/processing and extraction
activities.
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6.1.3 The operation of the USES shall comply with the water
quality regulations promulgated by the Colorado Water
Quality Control Commission.
A Storm Water Management Plan is in place for this operation [refer
to DMG Exhibit G-Water Resources, Universal Storm Water
Management Plan], and appropriate discharge permits will be
secured from the Colorado Department of Public Health and
Environment,Water Quality Control Division,prior to discharge of
water from plant/processing or extraction activities.r6.1.4 The USES shall comply with the following lighting
standards:
6.1.4.1 Sources of light, including light from
high temperature processes such as
combustion or welding, shall be shielded so
that light rays will not shine directly onto
ADJACENT properties where such[light]
would cause a nuisance or interfere with the
USE on the ADJACENT properties, and
Appropriate measures will be taken to comply with
this section. Should a procedure such as welding be
required on open ground,the service vehicle will
attempt to shield light emanating from such activity.
Lighting needed to operate safely will be diffuse or
otherwise directed away from area residences.
6.1.4.2 Neither direct or reflected light from
any light source may create a traffic hazard to
operators of motor vehicles on PUBLIC or
private STREETS, no colored lights may be
used which may be confused with or
construed as traffic control devices.
Plant/processing equipment will be located a
minimum of 100±feet from the County Road and
adjacent Colorado Highway 66. All access into the
property will intersect adjacent roads
perpendicularly. No colored lights will be used in a
manner or proximity so as to be construed as traffic
control devices.
16.1.5 The USES shall not emit heat so as to raise the temperature
of the air more than five(5)degrees Fahrenheit at or beyond
the LOT line.
No such uses are anticipated under this proposal.
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6.1.6 Property shall be maintained in such a manner that grasses
and weeds are not permitted to grow taller than twelve(12)
inches. In no event shall the property owner allow the
growth of NOXIOUS WEEDS.
The operator has in place a weed control program, and is working
cooperatively with Weld County Public Works to enhance its weed
control efforts over time. Appropriate mechanical and chemical
control of weeds is provided for under DMG Exhibit I- Soils
Information.
Section 24.7 Application Requirements for a Use by Special Review.
7.1 The purpose of the application is to give the petitioner an opportunity to
demonstrate through written and graphic information how the proposal
complies with the standards of this Ordinance. The following supporting
documents shall be submitted as a part of the application except for those
items determined by the Director of the Department of Planning Services, in
writing, or the Board of County Commissioners, on the record, to be
unnecessary to a decision on the application:
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7.1.1 A statement which explains that the proposal is consistent
with the Weld County Comprehensive Plan.
The proposal is consistent with Weld County's Commercial/Mineral
Resource Deposits Goals and Policies. Expansion of human habitat
and related infrastructure needs is already being felt near this
location. The town of Mead has permanently altered agricultural
lands less than 1.5 miles Fast of the location,for residential
development.
The entire state of Colorado has been impacted by human migration
to the state, and the resulting growth is shaping State policies to
enhance area infrastructure,including the enhancements of U.S.
Highway 85 and Interstate 25,for which this location is ideally
located to serve.
The recovery of this resource is in fact resource conservation, and
tends to lessen the subsequent density on the location resulting from
inevitable expansion of human habitat and supporting infrastructure.
Weld County's policy is consistent with State law,and stipulates
that this resource be recovered prior to development,yet in an
orderly manner that minimizes impacts to surrounding lands. The
development of diverse multiple land use potentials at this location,
when complemented with sound environmental quality control, as
advanced under this proposal and the attending DMG permit
exhibits, supports these policies and goals of Weld County.
17.1.2 A statement which explains that the proposal is consistent
with the intent of the district in which the USE is located.
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The proposal does not conflict with the Agricultural 'A' District.
Resource recovery simply cannot occur over lands that have been
developed with houses and other structures. Where extraction
occurs, the former farmed land base will be replaced with water
resources; a vital element of continued agricultural practices on
surrounding lands.
Additionally,diverse multiple use benefits unfold from the
reclamation of such lands. By using sophisticated reclamation
methodologies,reclaimed ponds can enhance area habitat for
wildlife. Since wetland resources are created, potential densities
from inevitable human habitat and related infrastructure development
are lessened, and pushed away from increasingly vital alluvial
wildlife habitats.
7.1.3 A statement which explains that the USES which would be
permitted will be compatible with the existing surrounding
land USES.
A large Dairy operation encompasses a near equivalent amount of
land as in this proposal, immediately adjacent to, and NorthWest of
the location. A small saw mill to create log house facades is
established immediately North of the Location, and within 100 feet
of two residences. Near the saw mill, is a County Shop. The
balance of the area is predominantly irrigated farmland and pasture,
with scattered residential properties. Approximately 1.5 miles
NorthWest of the location is the Eastern limits of Mead, in the form
of a quarter section of developed residential units.
The planned resource recovery activity is remote enough from
encroaching residential densities to remain comparatively
unobtrusive to those uses. The scale of the operation is compatible
with area Dairy and Farm uses,yet does not intrude upon the level
of background noise beyond that already experienced from Colorado
Highway 66, the Dairy operation, the saw mill, and surrounding
agricultural equipment and related activities. We believe it is in fact
a good thing to recover the resource in advance of continued
expansion of human habitat and related infrastructure, and before
human densities become more problematic.
The resulting reclamation will tend to lower potential densities
resulting from development near St. Vrain Creek,while enhancing
area amenities to wildlife, scenic values, and water resources.
Overall,the operation appears authentically suited to benefit the
surrounding community.
7.1.4 A statement which explains that the USES which would be
permitted will be compatible with the future
DEVELOPMENT of the surrounding area as permitted by
the existing zone and with future DEVELOPMENT as
projected by the COMPREHENSIVE PLAN of the
COUNTY or the adopted MASTER PLANS of affected
municipalities.
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Again,the proximity of increasing residential development by Mead,
the location of nearby Platteville, the stated goals of the State of
Colorado to enhance the transportation corridors of Interstate 25 and
U.S. Highway 85, and the increasingly vital pathway of Colorado
Highway 66,tend to support the belief that residential,commercial
and industrial development is expanding toward this stretch of St.
Vrain Creek. Further, the recovery of this resource is necessary,
not only to serve the increasing demands of this human activity,but
as a conservation practice to recover the resource in advance of such
development. As such,recovery of the resource now will make the
timing of reclamation over the next 20 years quite compatible with
surrounding lands, now and in the future.
7.1.5 A statement which explains that the application complies
with the Weld County Zoning Ordinance, Section 50,
Overlay District Regulations if the proposal is located within
any Overlay District Area identified by maps officially
adopted by Weld County.
This location does not appear to be within an Overlay District.
Section 50 should not apply in this instance.
7.1.6 A statement which explains that if the USE is proposed to be
located in the A-District, that the applicant has demonstrated
a diligent effort has been made to conserve prime agricultural
land in the locational decision for the proposed USE.
Portions of the location have prime agriculture soils,as identified on
the U.S.D.A./C.S.U. Important Farmlands of Weld County map.
These soils are identified by the Soil Survey of Weld County-
Southern Part, as#1 - Altvan and#41 Nunn, soils [refer to DMG
Exhibit I- Soils Information. Resource recovery will form a basin,
resulting in a series of ponds.
While the loss of some prime soil is inevitable,portions of the site
are developed in a manner to conserve this soil to the extent
possible. For example: Tracts A and C will have the entire A
horizon soil profile [topsoil] salvaged and replaced, since no ponds
will form there. Where the prime soils result in ponds,the margins
remaining above water will be replaced with the same prime soils
salvaged in advance of extraction activities [refer to DMG Exhibit D
- Mining Plan;Exhibit E -Reclamation Plan,and Exhibit I-Soils
Information].
7.1.7 A statement which explains that there is adequate provision
for the protection of the health, safety and welfare of the
inhabitants of the NEIGHBORHOOD and the COUNTY.
We support our statement that the health,safety and welfare of the
inhabitants of the Neighborhood and the County are accounted for
under this proposal. First, it should be remembered,that every
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environmental safeguard is thoroughly permitted by diverse
authorities [refer to DMG Exhibit M -Other Permits & Licenses].
All access to Colorado Highway 66 must be cleared through the
Colorado Department of Transportation and Weld County Public
Works. Safety on the mine site itself, is regulated in detail by the
U.S. Dept. of the Interior-Mine Safety and Health Administration
[MSHA] and the State of Colorado.
In addition to diverse laws and regulations, which we must conform
to for the life of the operation,the proposal establishes appropriate
buffers and set backs from residential and surrounding properties.
The property itself will be posted, 'No Trespassing.'
Concurrent reclamation will aid in recovery and reclamation of the
post recovery operations, and speed end-use development of the
property. Along with the strategic use of stockpiled soil and
overburden resources,this will aid in minimizing impacts to the
surrounding visual values of the area. The end product will enhance
these values in general.
7.2 The following general information shall be submitted:
7.2.1 Name, address, and telephone number of the applicants.
GENERAL OFFICE LOCAL[FIELD] OFFICE
Sand Land, Inc. Sand Land, Inc.
2130 South 96th Street 12910 Weld County Rd. 13
Broomfield, Colorado 80020 Longmont, Colorado 80504
Telephone(303) 666-6657 Telephone(303) 666-6657
7.2.2 Name and address of the fee owners of the property
proposed for the Use by Special Review if different from
above.
Pasquale&Jacqueline Varra
12910 Weld County Road 13
Longmont, Colorado 80504
Telephone (303) 666-6657
Sand Land, Inc.
12910 Weld County Road 13
Longmont, Colorado 80504
Telephone (303) 666-6657
7.2.3 Legal description of the property under consideration.
Please refer to DMG Exhibit A-Legal Description. All lands
located within NE/4, Sec. 29; and NW/4 and N/2,SW/4, Sec. 28;
all in Township 3 North, Range 67 West, 6th P.M.,Weld County,
Colorado.
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7.2.4 Total acreage of the parcel under consideration.
Please refer to DMG Exhibit C-2: Mining Plan Map. Includes Total
area platted by property survey [DMG Exhibit A-Legal
Description] plus adjustments by exceptions to Exhibit A,equals
295.38 acres.
7.2.5 Existing land USE of the parcel under consideration.
Agriculture -Crops and Pasture. Refer to DMG Exhibit ID - Soils
and Vegetation Map. Zoned A-General Agriculture.
7.2.6 Existing land USES of all properties ADJACENT to said
parcel.
Refer to DMG Exhibit C-1: Pre-Mining Map or Special Review
Plat. Predominantly general agriculture,including:
1. Crops
2. Pasture
3. Cattle Holding facilities
4. Saw Mill
5. Weld County Shop
6. Light Residential
7. Farmer's Market
8. Recreation-Town of Firestone Trail
9. Oil and Gas Recovery.
7.2.7 Present zone and overlay zones, if appropriate.
Zoned A-General Agriculture.
7.2.8 Signatures of the applicant and fee owners or their
authorized legal agent.
Please refer to Weld County Use by Special Review Application
Form.
7.2.9 A certified 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. The source of such list shall be
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. If the list was assembled from the
records of the Weld County Assessor, the applicant shall
certify that such list was assembled within thirty (30)days of
the application submission date.
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Please refer to signed certificate at the front of this submittal.
Assessor's Office verification was completed 19 January 1999. All
property owners within five hundred(500) feet of the property have
been identified, including their locations, names and addresses, on
DMG Exhibit C-1: Pre-Mining Map or the Special Review Plat.
7.2.10 A certified list of the names and addresses of mineral owners
and lessees of mineral owners on or under the parcel of land
being considered. The source of such list shall be assembled
from the records of the Weld County Clerk and Recorder, or
from an ownership update from a title or abstract company
or an attorney, derived from such records.
Please refer to signed certificate at the front of this submittal.
7.2.11 Post a sign for the applicant on the property under
consideration for a Use by Special Review permit. The sign
shall be posted adjacent to and visible from a publicly
maintained road right-of-way. In the event the property
under consideration is not adjacent to a publicly maintained
road right-of-way, one sign shall be posted in the most
prominent place on the property and a second sign posted at
the point at which the driveway(access drive) intersects a
publicly maintained road right-of-way. The sign shall be
posted at least ten(10)days prior to the hearing.
It is the understanding of the applicant that this Section will be
performed by the Weld County Department of Planning Services.
7.3 A detailed description of the proposed operation and USE shall be supplied.
Details for the following items, when applicable, are required:
7.3.1 Type of USE for which the application is being made.
Resource recovery extraction of sand and gravel, followed by a
return to general agriculture with light residential development.
Foundation for potential future multiple end-uses, including:
wildlife,recreation,commercial and industrial development.
7.3.2 Proximity of the proposed USE to residential
STRUCTURES.
Please refer to DMG Exhibit C-1: Pre-Mining Map. Location of
structures visible in the aerial photograph are ground truth and can
be measured using the scale shown on the map. MI residential
structures are identified as such.
7.3.3 The number of shifts to be worked and the maximum
number of employees.
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Approximately 20 employees. Up to three shifts, with 1.5 shifts
nominal.
7.3.4 The maximum number of users, patrons, members, buyers,
or other visitors that the Use by Special Review facility is
designed to accommodate at any one time.
It's a big site,but the existing tenants at four houses; 20 employees,
and approximately 200 commercial and private haulers per day. An
occasional visitor or inspector.
7.3.5 Types and maximum numbers of animals to be concentrated
on the site at any one time.
No animal concentration applies to this operation, however,historic
uses for cattle and horses are not intended to be surrendered by this
temporary use.
7.3.6 Types and numbers of operating and processing equipment
to be utilized.
Equipment will include,but is not limited to:
• one or more cone crushers and attending screens,
conveyors, and , and supporting electrical equipment and
trailers; asphalt and concrete batch plants;
• grader, scrappers, dozers, front-end loaders, haul trucks of
various sizes and weights;
• scale house and scale.
• concrete and asphalt batch plants.
7.3.7 Type, number, and USES of the proposed STRUCTURES
to be erected.
All structures are temporary [e.g., scale house, plant/processing and
related equipment and power trailers, etc.] and will be transported to
the property and located in I, II, and III, to support
plant/processing activities [refer to DMG Exhibit C-2: Mining Plan
Map]. Existing structures identified in the existing farm yard of the
former Kurtz property may also be used for shop and repair
purposes.
7.3.8 Type, size, weight, and frequency of vehicular traffic and
access routes that will be utilized.
Approximately 200 average trips per day will be made by haulers
varying from tandem, tandem with pup, and semi. Some small
pick-up loads also occur. Weight of loaded vehicles will vary
according to make,but generally will fall within 85,000.0±pounds
or less.
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Routes into the property will use Colorado Highway 66 to Weld
County Road 17 - South to the location. Routes out of the location
will utilize the proposed access road, as identified in DMG Exhibit
C-2: Mining Plan Map [refer to Section 24.5.1.8].
7.3.9 Domestic sewage facilities.
Please refer to Section 24.5.1.2.
7.3.10 Size of stockpile, storage, or waste areas to be utilized.
Please refer to DMG Exhibit C-2: Mining Plan Map,and Exhibit D
- Mining Plan. Height of deposit stockpiles will vary at 25±5 feet.
Soil stockpile height will also vary at 25±5 feet from the original
surface, and will be shaped to facilitate seeding to 3h:lv, or flatter.
7.3.11 Method and time schedule of removal or disposal of debris,
junk, and other wastes associated with the proposed USE.
Debris or other unwanted material will not accumulate over the
location for purposes of sanitation, safety, and general courtesy to
our neighbors. All unwanted materials will be removed within 30
days of deposition to an appropriate land fill or other suitable
location. Recyclable material will be transported to authorized
recycling plants. All waste will be centralized and utilize an
appropriate container, pallets,or be of a nature where it is stable in
its present configuration.
7.112 A time table showing the periods of time required for the
construction of the operation.
Plant/Processing operations, including the construction of the wash
plant and primary settling pond will take place during the first 30 to
60 days of operation, with simultaneous preparation and extraction
of resource commencing in Tract D [refer to DMG Exhibit C-2:
Mining Plan Map].
7.3.13 Proposed LANDSCAPING plans.
Refer to DMG Exhibit E-Reclamation Plan and Exhibit F-
Reclamation Plan Map. Although Exhibit F show the same shapes
as the areas of extraction,this merely reflects the scale for purposes
of establishing initial financial warranty from the DMG. The actual
finished landscape will utilize natural undulations and irregularities
that will enhance the function,life and aesthetics of the end-use.
This is described more thoroughly in DMG Exhibit E-Reclamation
Plan, and in related Exhibit D-Mining Plan and Exhibit I- Soils
Information.
While the post end-use site will emphasize establishment of native
grasses, the landowner/operator will embellish the site with trees,
shrubs and forbs to facilitate end-use development of the property
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beyond the stated purposes and authority of the initial reclamation of
the property. Initial reclamation goals will be to return the site to a
stable and diverse cover of vegetation amenable to the area soils and
wildlife, and for the designated end-use of general agriculture.r7.3.14 Reclamation procedures to be employed as stages of the
operation are phased out or upon cessation of the Use by
Special Review activity.
Reclamation is concurrent with continuous resource recovery
operations, and is scheduled to commence in approximately the third
year of operations,depending upon available space. By this we
mean that it would serve no purpose to place soil resources down if
an area is still subject to disturbance by heavy equipment,or if
season or weather are not appropriate for the stated activities.
Grading is concurrent with extraction and will only server to aid in
the speed under which other reclamation activity can occur [refer to
DMG Exhibit I- Soils Information,Exhibit D-Mining Plan, and
Exhibit E- Reclamation Plan].
7.3.15 A statement delineating the need for the proposed USE.
As indicated by Colorado Governor Elect Bill Owens,the State of
Colorado intends to enhance the infrastructure and highway systems
of Colorado, and more specifically, U.S. Highway 85 and Interstate
Highway 25. With continued growth of human habitat and
development,the product that serves the construction of this
infrastructure comes from the ground. The resource must be
recovered in advance of other development or it is lost. Now is the
time and this is the geologically derived and economically feasible
location available for such use.
7.3.16 A description of the proposed fire protection measures.
Please refer to Section 24.5.1.4.
7.3.17 Such additional information as may be required by the
Department of Planning Services, the Planning Commission
or the Board of County Commissioners in order to determine
that the application meets the requirements of this Ordinance
and the policies of the Weld County Comprehensive Plan.
Acknowledged.
7.4 ,Special Review Permit Plan Map.
17.4.1 The map shall be delineated on reproducible material
approved by the Department of Planning Services.
Acknowledged and provided for under this submittal.
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I7.4.2 The dimensions of the map shall be thirty-six(36) inches
wide by twenty-four(24) inches high.
Acknowledged and provided for under this submittal.
7.4.3 The Special Review Permit Plan Map shall include
certificates for the property owner's signature, the Planning
Commission, the Board of County Commissioners, and the
Weld County Clerk and Recorder. The required content of
the certificates is available from the Department of Planning
Services.
Acknowledged and provided for under this submittal under the Weld
County Use By Special Review Plat.
7.4.4 Vicinity Map. A vicinity map shall be drawn on the Use by
Special Review Permit Plan Map.
Acknowledged and provided for under this submittal under DMG
Exhibit B - Index Map.
7.4.4.1 The scale of the vicinity map shall be
1" =600'or at another suitable scale if
approved by the Department of Planning
Services.
Acknowledged and provided for under this
submittal. In dialogue with Julie Chester and Scott
Ballstadt,Weld County Department of Planning
Services,it was determined that due to the amount of
information presented on each aerial photo-based
map exhibit,Exhibit C-1: Pre-Mining Map, would
form the core of the Use By Special Review Plat at
1"=400', scale. The Use By Special Review Plat
would contain the necessary certificates indicated in
7.4.3. DMG Exhibit C-2: Mining Plan Map shows
the areas of extraction and required soils information
at 1"=200' scale, and will also be formatted to the
required 8-1/2 x 11 version required by Planning
Services. Additionally, it was determined that the
U.S.G.S. Quadrangle 10 foot contour intervals
would be adequate for purposes of this submittal.
7.4.4.2 The vicinity map shall delineate all of
the required information within a 1/2 mile
radius of the property proposed for the Use
by Special Review.
Acknowledged and provided for under this
submittal. Refer to aerial image and identifying
labels on the Weld County Use by Special Review
Plat and related DMG Exhibit C-1: Pre-Mining Map.
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7.4.4.3 The following information shall be
shown on the vicinity map:
7.4.4.3.1 Section, township, and range.
Acknowledged and provided for.
7.4.4.3.2 Scale and north arrow.
Acknowledged and provided for.
7.4.4.3.3 Outline of the perimeter of the
parcel proposed for the Use by
Special Review.
Acknowledged and provided for.
7.4.4.3.4 The general classifications and
distribution of soils over the parcel
under consideration. Soil
classification names and agricultural
capability classifications must be
noted in the legend.
Acknowledged and provided for [refer to
DMG Exhibit C-2: Mining Plan Map and
Exhibit 1/.1- Soils and Vegetation Map.
7.4.4.3.5 Locations and names of all
roads, irrigation ditches, and water
features.
Acknowledged and provided for under the
Weld County Use by Special Review Plat
and DMG Exhibit C-1: Pre-Mining Map.
7.4.4.3.6 Location of all residences
within a 1/L mile radius, existing and
proposed accesses to the property
proposed for the Use by Special
Review, and abutting subdivision
outlines and names, and the
boundaries of any ADJACENT
municipality.
Acknowledged and provided for under the
Weld County Use by Special Review Plat
and DMG Exhibit C-1: Pre-Mining Map.
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7.4.4.3.7 Any other relevant
information within a 1/2 mile distance
of the perimeter property proposed
for the Use by Special Review as may
be reasonably required by the
COUNTY to meet the intent and
purpose for this Resolution.
Acknowledged.
7.4.4.5 Plot Plan. A plot plan of the Use
by Special Review area shall be drawn on the
Special Review Permit Plan Map.
7.4.4.5.1 The scale of the plot plan shall
be 1" = 100'or at another suitable
scale if approved by the Department
of Planning Services.
Refer to 7.4.4.1, above.
7.4.4.5.2 The plot plan shall outline the
boundaries[of]the parcel being
considered for the Use by Special
Review.
Acknowledged and provided for.
7.4.4.5.3 The plot plan shall include the
location and identification of all of the
following items which presently
[exist]within a 200' radius of the
boundaries of the Use by Special
Review area as well as within the area
itself; it shall also include the
proposed features and
STRUCTURES of the Use by
Special Review.
7.4.4.5.3.1 All PUBLIC rights-of-
way of record(including
names).
Acknowledged and provided for
under the Weld County Use by
Special Review Plat and DMG
Exhibit C-1: Pre-Mining Map.
7.4.4.5.3.2 All existing and
proposed STRUCTURES.
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Acknowledged and provided for
under the Weld County Use by
Special Review Plat and DMG
Exhibit C-1: Pre-Mining Map.
7.4.4.5.3.3 All utility or rights-of-
way for telephone, gas,
electric, water, and sewer
lines.
Acknowledged and provided for
under the Weld County Use by
Special Review Plat and DMG
Exhibit C-1: Pre-Mining Map.
7.4.4.5.3.4 Irrigation ditches.
Acknowledged and provided for
under the Weld County Use by
Special Review Plat and DMG
Exhibit C-1: Pre-Mining Map, and
DMG Exhibit G-Water Resources
Map.
7.4.4.5.3.5 ADJACENT property
lines and respective owners'
names(may be shown on
vicinity map instead).
Acknowledged and provided for
under the Weld County Use by
Special Review Plat and DMG
Exhibit C-1: Pre-Mining Map.
7.4.4.5.3.6 All hydrographic
features including streams,
rivers,ponds, and reservoirs
(including names).
Acknowledged and provided for
under the Weld County Use by
Special Review Plat and DMG
Exhibit C-1: Pre-Mining Map,and
DMG Exhibit G -Water Resources
Map.
7.4.4.5.3.7 Topography at two (2)
foot contour intervals or at
intervals as determined
necessary by the Department
of Planning Services.
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Refer to Section 7.4.4.1, above.
7.4.4.5.3.8 Location of areas of
moderate or severe soil
limitations as defined by the
Soil Conservation Service or
by a soil survey and study
prepared by a soils engineer
or scientist for the USES and
associated STRUCTURES
proposed for the parcel.
Refer to DMG Exhibit I- Soils
Information and Exhibit I/J- Soils
and Vegetation Map.
7.4.4.5.3.9 Location and design o
storm water management
devices or STRUCTURES.
Refer to DMG Exhibit C-2: Mining
Plan Map.
7.4.4.5.3.10 Complete traffic
circulation and parking plan
showing locations and sizes.
Refer to DMG Exhibit C-2: Mining
Plan Map.
7.4.4.5.3.11 Location, amount, size
and type of any proposed
LANDSCAPING, fencing,
walls, beans, or other
SCREENING.
Please refer to DMG Exhibit E-
Reclamation Plan and Exhibit F-
Reclamation Plan Map.
7.4.4.5.3.12 Location of any flood
hazard, GEOLOGIC
HAZARD, or mineral
resource areas.
Acknowledged and provided for
under the Weld County Use by
Special Review Plat and DMG
Exhibit C-1: Pre-Mining Map. Map
shows the location of the 100 year
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7.4.4.5.3.13 Such additional
information as may be
reasonably required by the
Department of Planning
Services, the Planning
Commission, or the Board of
County Commissioners in
order to determine that the
application meets the
requirements of this
Ordinance and the policies of
the Weld County
Comprehensive Plan.
Acknowledged.
7.5 Supporting Documents. The following supporting documents shall be
submitted as part of the application:
7.5.1 Where an authorized legal agent signs the application for the
fee owners, a letter granting power of attorney to the agent
from the owners must be provided.
Not applicable. The fee owners have signed the application.
7.5.2 Proof that a water supply will be available which is adequate
in terms of quantity, quality, and dependability(e.g., a well
permit or letter from a water district)
Please refer to Section 24.5.1.1.
7.5.3 Copy of the deed or legal instrument by which the applicant
obtained an interest in the property under consideration.
Please refer to Section 44.1.4, below.
7.5.4 A noise report, unless waived by the Department of Planning
Services, documenting the methods to be utilized to meet the
applicable noise standard.
Please refer to Section 24.6.1.1.
7.5.5 A soil report of the site prepared by the Soil Conservation
Service or by a soils engineer or scientist. In those instances
when the soil report indicates the existence of moderate or
severe soil limitations for the USES proposed, the applicant
shall detail the methods to be employed to mitigate the
limitations.
Please refer to Sections 44.1.7.9 and DMG Exhibit I- Soils
Information. Additional information is identified on DMG Exhibit
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WELD COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE NUMBER 89-HH 21 OCTOBER 1997 -
SECTION 44: OPEN MINING.
Before a Special Review Permit for the location of an open mining operation, asphalt plant or batch
plant(concrete) is issued, the Planning Commission and Board of County Commissioners shall
determine through public hearings, that the following plans, maps, methods and studies, which
shall accompany the application for such permits,provide adequate protection of the health, safety
and welfare of the inhabitants of the area and the COUNTY.
Section 44.1 Application. Any operator desiring such a permit shall file an application in such
a form as prescribed by the Weld County Planning Commission. The application shall contain the
following information.
1.1 A complete and accurate legal description of the property for which the application is made.
Please refer to the Colorado Division of Minerals and Geology [DMG] Exhibit A-
Legal Description-Land Survey Plat.
1.2 The fee owners of the surface of the area to be mined.
Pasquale&Jacqueline Varra
12910 Weld County Road 13
Longmont, Colorado 80504
Sand Land, Inc.
12910 Weld County Road 13
Longmont, Colorado 80504
1.3 The fee owners of the substance to be mined.
Pasquale&Jacqueline Varra
12910 Weld County Road 13
Longmont, Colorado 80504
Sand Land, Inc.
12910 Weld County Road 13
Longmont, Colorado 80504
1.4 The source of the applicant's legal rights to enter and to open mine on the land affected by
the permit.
See copy of Deed- DMG Exhibit N - Source of Legal Right to Enter.
1.5 The address of the general OFFICE and the local address or addresses of the applicant.
GENERAL,OFFICE LOCAL[FIELD] OFFICE
Sand Land, Inc. Sand Land, Inc.
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2130 South 96th Street 12910 Weld County Rd. 13
Broomfield, Colorado 80020 Longmont, Colorado 80504
Telephone(303) 666-6657 Telephone (303) 666-6657
1.6 Whether the applicant or any affiliated person holds or has held any other permits for open
cut mining and an identification of such permits.
Note: The following all held by Varra Companies, Inc.:
Del Camino Pit DMG Permit#M74-052 Weld County USR#
Dakolios Pit DMG Permit#M84-036 Weld County USR#
Von Ohlen Pit DMG Permit#M89-128 Weld County USR#
Pit 112 DMG Permit#M84-079 Weld County USR#
Carr Pit DMG Permit#M80-002 Weld County USR#
1.7 A detailed description of the method of operation. Such description shall include:
1.7.1 The types and numbers of operation and processing equipment to be employed.
Please refer to DMG Exhibit D-Mining Plan.
1.7.2 The number of shifts to be worked and the maximum number of employees.
One shift -nominal,up to three shifts, as needed. Approximately 20±employees,
maximum per shift.
1.7.3 Whether the operation will involve a wet or dry pit.
Dry Pit
1.7.4 COUNTY roads and bridges to be utilized.
Weld County Road 17 and Colorado Highway 66.
1.7.5 The size of the area and stages to be worked at any one time.
Please refer to DMG Exhibit C-2: Mining Plan Map.
1.7.6 A time table giving the periods of time which will be required for the various stages
of the operation.
This is an over the shoulder extraction with contemporaneous reclamation
commencing in approximately the third year of operations. Total life of the mine
will be 20±to 30±years.
1.7.7 The depth and thickness of the mineral deposit to be mined and the thickness of
overburden to be removed.
Please refer to DMG Exhibit D -Mining Plan.
1.7.8 The proposed use of reclaimed lands and an explanation of the reclamation process.
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Please refer to DMG Exhibit E-Reclamation Plan.
1.7.9 The source of technical advice in that type of reclamation for open cut mining land.
Bradford Janes, Professional Forester& Soil Scientist, with 19+years of
reclamation experience. Additional technical assistance and support provided by:
Michael Savage, Savage and Savage, Inc., for wetland
determinations and matters concerning verification of preble's
jumping mouse and lady's tresses orchid, in cooperation with Terry
McKee, U.S. Dept. of Army Corps of Engineers.
Donald Graffis, Soil Conservationist, U.S. Natural Resources and
Conservation Service and the Weld County Soil Survey - Southern
Part.
Mike Sherman, Colorado Division of Wildlife.
1.7.10 Any other information determined to be necessary by the Board of County
Commissioners, or their authorized representative, to insure the protection of the
health, safety and welfare of the inhabitants of Weld County.
Please refer to DMG Exhibit M-Other Permits and Licenses.
Section 44.2 Drawing Requirements. All applications shall be accompanied by the
following maps which shall be delineated in drawing ink or mylar or other drafting media approved
by the Department of Planning Services in the following size: twenty-four(24)by thirty-six(36)
inches. The maps shall be prepared and certification made as to their accuracy by a registered
professional engineer licensed to do such work by the State of Colorado.
2.1 Vicinity Map. The vicinity map shall be prepared at a 1"=600'scale and show the
following information within a one-half(1/2)mile distance of the proposed operation.
2.1.1 Perimeter outline of the parcels of land to be involved in the operation.
Please refer to DMG Exhibit C-1: Pre-Mining Map.
2.1.2 ADJACENT mining operations.
None.
2.1.3 Fee owners of ADJACENT surface lands.
Please refer to DMG Exhibit C-1: Pre-Mining Map.
12.1.4 All residences within one-half(1/2)mile of the proposed operation.
Please refer to DMG Exhibit C-1: Pre-Mining Map.
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2.1.5 The name and location of all roads, bridges, irrigation ditches, oil and gas wells and
lines, utility lines and streams or other bodies of water within the scope of the map.
Please refer to DMG Exhibit C-l: Pre-Mining Map.
2.1.6 The general type, thickness and distribution of soil over the parcel under
consideration. Soil types shall be noted in the legend and include their suitability
for agricultural USE, as well as USES proposed in the reclamation plan.
Please refer to DMG Exhibit UJ -Soils&Vegetation Map.
2.1.7 Section, Township and Range.
Please refer to DMG Exhibit A-Legal Description.
12.1.8 Accesses to area.
Please refer to DMG Exhibit C-2: Mining Plan Map.
2.1.9 Title, scale, and north arrow.
Shown on all DMG map exhibits included with this submittal.
2.1.10 Date with revision dates if applicable.
Shown on all DMG map exhibits included with this submittal.
2.2 Extraction Plan Map. The Extraction Plan Map shall be prepared at a 1" = 100'scale and
shall include the parcel in question, as well as features within 500 feet of the parcel
boundaries. The scale of the map may be reduced to 1" = 200'or 1" = 300'upon approval
by the Department of Planning Services. The Extraction Plan Map shall display the
following information:
2.2.1 A plot plan of the property for which application is made. The plot plan shall
delineate the boundary lines of the Special Review Permit area.
Please refer to DMG Exhibit C-1: Pre-Mining Map in conjunction with Exhibit C-2:
Mining Plan Map.
2.2.2 The topography of the area at five(5)foot contour intervals or at intervals as
determined by the Board of County Commissioners or its authorized representative.
Please refer to DMG Exhibit C-1: Pre-Mining Map.
2.2.3 The name and location of all streams, including normally dry streams,ponds or
other bodies of spring water, existing and proposed STRUCTURES and
LANDSCAPE features.
Please refer to DMG Exhibit C-1: Pre-Mining Map.
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2.2.4 The size and location of proposed pit areas.
Please refer to DMG Exhibit C-2: Mining Plan Map.
2.2.5 The phases of the operation. The legend will include the times required for each
phase of the operation.
Please refer to DMG Exhibit D -Mining Plan.
2.2.6 The location of all proposed operating STRUCTURES, parking areas, ingress and
egress, stockpile areas, and circulation routes. The general location of equipment
which will be moved as operations proceed, such as portable crushing and
screening plants, shall be located on the map.
Please refer to DMG Exhibit C-2: Mining Plan Map.
2.2.7 The legend shall include a complete and accurate legal description as prescribed by
the application form. The description shall include the total acreage of the parcel.
Please refer to DMG Exhibit A-Legal Description.
2.2.8 Certificates: Certificate of Responsibility; Planning Commission Certificate;
Certificate of Approval by the Board of County Commissioners.
Acknowledged and provided for.
2.2.9 Title, scale, and north arrow.
Acknowledged and provided for on all map exhibits.
2.2.10 Date, and revision dates if applicable.
Acknowledged and provided for on all map exhibits.
2.2.11 Extraction Standards.
Please refer to DMG Exhibit D-Mining Plan.
2.2.12 Such additional information as may be required by the Board of County
Commissioners to satisfactorily explain the general requirements for the type of
operation anticipated.
Acknowledged.
Section 44.3 Supporting Documents. The following documents or any other similar
documents shall be submitted by the applicant if deemed necessary by the Board of County
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Commissioners or their duly authorized representative for the protection of the health, safety and
welfare of the inhabitants of Weld County.
3.1 Applicant shall submit a copy of those Reclamation Plans submitted to the State of
Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board. The Reclamation Plans must include a map
showing property boundaries, topography, bodies of water, and access.
Acknowledged and provided for under DMG Exhibit E-Reclamation Plan,Exhibit F-
Reclamation Plan Map,and related exhibits.
3.2 Plans for obtaining water supplies for the mining operation.
Acknowledged and provided for under DMG Exhibit G-Water Resources.
3.3 Cross sections of drainage STRUCTURES(culverts for access to COUNTY roads,
interior haul roads crossing of ponding or stream channeling).
Not applicable.
3.4 Profile and typical cross section of haul roads.
All haul roads will comply with the minimum standards of 24.5.1.9.
Section 44.4 Operations Policies. The policies outlined below represent a minimum model for
operations standards for the proposed USE. Stricter standards may be imposed by the Board of
County Commissioners for their duly authorized representative during the review process to ensure
the protection of the health, safety and welfare of the inhabitants of Weld County.
4.1 No excavation or processing of sand and gravel shall be permitted nearer than 10 feet to the
boundary of ADJACENT property, easement or irrigation ditch or right-of-way, nor nearer
than 125 feet to any existing residence, unless by written agreement the owners of such
ADJACENT property consent to a lesser distance and the Planning Commission approves
such lesser distance. The Planning Commission may set a greater distance than mentioned
above when, in their opinion, it is justified.
Acknowledged and provided for. Please refer to DMG Exhibit C-2: Mining Plan Map.
4.2 All sand and gravel operations shall be conducted during the hours of daylight except in the
case of public or private emergency, or to make necessary repairs to equipment This
restriction shall not apply to operation of administrative and executive OFFICES or repair
facilities located on the property.
The operation requirements need provision for work on equipment and maintenance beyond a
standard daylight scenario. The operator requests that total operations be allowed on a 24 hour
basis. Government contracts often require night time operations. Flexibility of operations will not
impact area residences since background noise from the highway is greater than that of
plant/processing/extraction activities.
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4.3 Weeds and any other unsightly or NOXIOUS WEEDS shall be cut or trimmed as may be
necessary to preserve a reasonably neat appearance and to prevent seeding on adjoining
property.
Please refer to DMG Exhibit I- Soils Information.
4.4 Existing trees and ground cover along public road frontage and drainage ways shall be
preserved, maintained and supplemented if necessary,for the depth of the setback in order
to protect against and reduce noise, dust and erosion.
Acknowledged.
4.5 In so far as practical, all means of access to the property from any STREET shall be located
and designated as to avoid the routing of vehicles to and from the property over STREETS
that primarily serve residential DEVELOPMENT.
Acknowledged.
4.6 All access roads from sand and gravel operations to PUBLIC highways, roads, or
STREETS, or to adjoining residential STRUCTURES, shall be paved or otherwise treated
to minimize dust conditions on all parts of such access roads which are located within one-
fourth mile of the public highway, road, STREET, or adjoining residential STRUCTURE.
Internal haul roads will be kept damp through the use of water applied by a water truck during haul
operations. A fugitive dust permit has been applied for through the Colorado Department of Public
Health and Environment. Additional information is available upon request.
4.7 Prior to starting excavation in certain specific instances, as first determined by individual
investigation by the Board of County Commissioners, or their duly authorized
representatives, where excavations are considered hazardous or otherwise harmful to
nearby residents or to their property, the Board of County Commissioners may require the
excavations to be fenced or that some other action be taken on the pan of an operator in
order to minimize the hazardous situation. Chain link fencing to keep out young children,
three strand barb wire to keep out livestock, acceleration/deceleration lanes to facilitate the
safe/smooth flow of traffic, and water augmentation to compensate for water losses caused
by evaporation, are examples of actions which may be required by the Board.
Acknowledged.
4.8 Where topsoil is removed sufficient arable soil shall be set aside,for respreading over the
excavated area.
Please refer to DMG Exhibits D -Mining Plan,E-Reclamation Plan, and I- Soils Information.
4.9 Rock crushers and similar accessory facilities and equipment, but not including hatching
(concrete and asphalt)facilities, may be allowed. However, the Planning Commission or
Board of County Commissioners may set out additional conditions under which these
operations may be permitted; and said conditions may vary by location due to abutting land
USES. Concrete and Asphalt batch plants shall meet the requirements of Section 31.4.
Please refer to DMG Exhibit C-2: Mining Plan Map, and Exhibit D-Mining Plan.
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4.10 Insurance. The operator shall furnish evidence he is insured to the extent of not less
than$100,000.00 against liability for any negligent act or omission by the operator from
the operation or maintenance of the sand and gravel pit and the extraction and production of
sand and gravel and all activities connected with or incidental thereto.
Please refer to copy of Certificate of Insurance, as provided by Linden Company, showing
compliance with this provision of Weld County Zoning Ordinance 89-HH, following. Varra
Companies, Inc. and Sand Land, Inc. are both shown as the insured.
4.11 That the USE will not cause injury to vested or conditional water rights. If the USE may
result in injury to vested or conditional water rights, the Applicant shall either present an
agreement with a water conservancy district or water user group which encompasses the
location of the use within its boundaries, a plan of exchange or substitute supply approved
by the State Engineer or a decreed plan for augmentation approved by the District Court for
Water Division No. 1, which prevents injury to vested and conditional water rights.
The substitute water supply plan, and respective well permit, are under development. The
Colorado Division of Water Resources- Office of the State Engineer,has been contacted respective
of up to three(3) shares of the Last Chance Ditch and two (2)irrigation wells available for a well
permit and substitute water supply plan for augmentation [refer to correspondence of 22 January
1999 from the Division of Water Resources -Office of the State Engineer(OSE)the Colorado
Division of Minerals and Geology (DMG)Permit Application, attached,Exhibit G-Water
Information]. Information respective of this submittal will be provided to Weld County Planning
Services as it develops.
Section 44.5 Reclamation Policies.
5.1 Reclamation plans shall be reviewed to determine the compatibility of the proposed USE
with surrounding land USES.
Acknowledged.
5.2 Following the completion of operations, the land shall be left in a safe condition.
Acknowledged and provided for under DMG Exhibit E-Reclamation Plan, and related exhibits.
5.3 Sufficient drainage shall be provided so as to prevent water pockets or undue erosion.
Grading shall be accomplished in such a manner that storm water leaves the property at the
original, natural drainage points. Runoff at any one such point shall not normally be
increased over historic flows. Increases over historic flows shall be allowed only when it
is shown that the increased flows will not adversely impact USES or lands affected by such
flows.
Acknowledged and provided for under DMG Exhibit E- Reclamation Plan, and related exhibits.
5.4 All excavated areas shall finally be graded in substantial conformity to the USE of the land
proposed in the reclamation plan. Ridges, banks and mounds shall be graded so as to
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minimize erosion. Trees, shrubs, legumes, grasses, or other ground cover shall be
replaced in order to avoid erosion in so far as is practicable.
Acknowledged and provided for under DMG Exhibit E- Reclamation Plan, and related exhibits,
including Exhibit I - Soils Information.
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EXMOOR DATE THEME*,TIE ISSUNO COMPANY MILL ENDEAVOR TO MAIL
30 DAYS WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER NAMED TO THE LEFT.
Weld County BUT CALUILE TO MAX.SUCH NOTICE SHALL IMPOSE NO OBLIGATION OR LIAMMMY
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ACORD 254(1195) " AI:DRDCORPORATION 1988
STATE OF COLORADO
DIVISION OF MINERALS AND GEOLOGY
De mm of panc of Natural Resources
I f I I Sherman Si., Room 215
Denver,Colorado 80203
Phone:i SO 11 866-3567
FAX:I;0;1832-8106
DEPARTMENT OF
NATURAL
CONSTRUCTION CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS RESOURCES
REGULAR (112) OPERATION Roy Romer
RECLAMATION PERMIT APPLICATION FORM Governor
lames S.Lochhead
Executive Director
Michael B.Long
Division Director
CHECK ONE: X New Application (Rule 1.4.5) Amendment Application (Rule 1.10)
Conversion Application (Rule 1.11)
Permit # - -_ (provide for Amendments and Conversions of
existing permits)
The application for a Construction Materials Regular 112 Operation Reclamation Permit contains
three major parts : (1) the application form; (2 ) Exhibits A-S, Addendum 1, any sections of
Exhibit 6.5 (Geotechnical Stability Exhibit; and (3) the application fee. When you submit your
application, be sure to include one (1) complete signed and notarized IVORY ORIGINAL and four (4)
copies of the completed Ivory application form, five (5) copies of Exhibits A-S, Addendum 1,
appropriate sections of 6 .5 (Geotechnical Stability Exhibit, and a check for the application fee
described under Section (4) below. Exhibits should NOT be bound or in a 3-ring binder; maps
should be folded to 8 1/2" X 11" or 8 1/2" X 14" size. To expedite processing, please provide
a information in the format and order described in this form.
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GENERAL OPERATION INFORMATION
Type or print clearly, in the space provided, ALL information requested below.
1. Applicant/operator or company name (name to be used on permit) :
Sand Land, Inc.
1.1 Type of organization (corporation, partnership, etc. ) : corporation
1.2 I.R.S. Tax I.D. No. or Social Security Number: 84-1375046
2. Operation name (pit, mine or site name) : Kurtz Resource Recovery & Land Development Project
3 . Permitted acreage (new or existing site) : Refer to Ex. C-2: 794 78 permitted acres
3 .1 Change in acreage (+) 0.60 acres
3 .2 Total acreage in Permit area 295.38 acres
4. Fees:
4.1 New Application X $1, 875.00 application fee
4.2 New Quarry Application $2, 325.00 quarry application
4 .3 Milling Application (Non-DMO) $3, 100.00 milling application
4 .4 Amendment Fee $1, 550 .00 amendment fee
4 .5 Conversion to 112 operation (set by statute) $1, 875 . 00 conversion fee
5. Primary commoditie(s) to be mined: Sand Gravel other Earth Products
5.1 Incidental commoditie(s) to be mined: 1 . N/A - lbs/Tons/yr
2 . N/A / lbs/Tons/yr 3 . N/A / lbs/Tons/yr
4 . N/A / lbs/Tons/yr 5 . N/A / lbs/Tons/vr
5.2 Anticipated end use of primary commoditie(s) to be mined: construction-seeTable D-1
5.3 Anticipated end use of incidental commoditie(s) to be mined: N/A
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Refer to Exhibit 0: leasees +
6 Name of owner of subsurface rights of affected land: Sand Land, Inc./Jack & Jacqueline Varra
If 2 or more owners, "refer to Exhibit O" . Burchfield Elverna Trustee & Sherry Rose.
7. Name of owner of surface of affected land: Sand Land, Inc. /Jack & Jacqueline Varra
7.1 Names of the holders of any recorded Uu5Me lgsEglitA8 Sliacggg-iI7ARApg Map
Refer to Exhibit C-1 : Pre-Mining Map
8. Type of mining operation: X Surface Underground
9. Location Information: The center of the area where the majority of mining will occur:
COUNTY: Weld
PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN (check one) : X 6th (Colorado) _ 10th (New Mexico) _ Ute
SECTION (write number) : S 28
TOWNSHIP (write number and check direction) : T 3 X North _ South
RANGE (write number and check direction) : R 67 _ East X West
QUARTER SECTION (check one) : _ NE _ NW X SE _ SW
QUARTER/QUARTER SECTION (check one) : NE X NW SE SW
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: (the number of miles and direction from the nearest town and the
approximate elevation) : Approximately 1.5 miles from Mead, CO and adiacent to property
owned by the Town of Firestone at an elevation of 4795±
Primary future (Post-mining) land use (check one) :
_ Cropland(CR) _ Pastureland(PL) X General Agriculture(GA)
Rangeland(RL) Forestry(FR) _ Wildlife Habitat (WL)
Residential (RS) _ Recreation(RC) _ Industrial/Commercial (IC)
Developed Water Resources (WR) _ Solid Waste Disposal (WD)
11. Primary present land use (check one) :
Cropland(CR) _ Pastureland(PL) X General Agriculture(GA)
Rangeland(RL) _ Forestry(FR) _ Wildlife Habitat(WL)
Residential (RS) Recreation(RC) _ Industrial/Commercial (IC)
Developed Water Resources (WR)
12. Method of Mining: Briefly explain mining method (e.g. truck/shovel) :
Open pit - over the shoulder extraction of sand and gravel resources and related
earth products and materials.
13. On-Site Processing: X Crushing/Screening
13 .1 Briefly explain on-site processing:
Pit run fill and earth products with crushing to size &/or screen & sort by conveyor,
with supporting asphalt and concrete patch plants.
List any designated chemicals or acid-producing materials to be used or stored within
permit area: fuel/lubricants/absorbents
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14. Correspondence Information:
APPLICANT/OPERATOR (name, address, and phone of name to be used on permit)
Contact's Name: Christopher L. Varra Title: President
Company Name: Sand Land. Inc.
Street: 12910 Weld County Road 13
City: Longmont,
State: Colorado Zip Code: 80504
Telephone Number: ( 303 ) - 666-6657
Fax Number: ( 303 ) - 666-6743
PERMITTING CONTACT (if different from applicant/operator above)
Contact's Name: same as above Title:
Company Name:
Street:
City:
State: Zip Code:
Telephone Number: ( ) -
Fax Number: ( ) -
INSPECTION CONTACT
Contact's Name: Christopher L. Varra Title : President
Company Name: Sand Land, Inc.
Street: 12910 Weld County Road 13
City: Longmont,
State: Colorado Zip Code: 80504
Telephone Number: ( 303 ) - 666-6657
Fax Number: ( 303 ) - 666-6743
CC: STATE OR FEDERAL LANDOWNER (if any)
Agency: N/A
Street:
City:
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' s. Description of Amendment or Conversion:
If you are amending or converting an existing operation, provide a brief narrative describing
the proposed change(s) .
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Maps and Exhibits:
Five (5) complete, unbound application packages must be submitted. One complete application
package consists of a signed application form and the set of maps and exhibits referenced
below as Exhibits A-S, Addendum 1, and the Geotechnical Stability Exhibit. Each exhibit
within the application must be presented as a separate section. Begin each exhibit on a new
page. Pages should be numbered consecutively for ease of reference. If separate documents
are used as appendices, please reference these by name in the exhibit.
With each of the five (5) signed application forms, you must submit a corresponding set of the
maps and exhibits as described in the following references to Rule 6.4, 6 .5, and 1.6.2 (1) (b) :
EXHIBIT A Legal Description
EXHIBIT B Index Map
EXHIBIT C Pre-Mining and Mining Plan Map(s) of Affected Lands to include the
location of any recorded easements
EXHIBIT D Mining Plan
:XHIBIT E Reclamation Plan
EXHIBIT F Reclamation Plan Map
EXHIBIT G Water Information
EXHIBIT H Wildlife Information
EXHIBIT I Soils Information
EXHIBIT J Vegetation Information
EXHIBIT K Climate Information
EXHIBIT L Reclamation Costs
EXHIBIT M Other Permits and Licenses
EXHIBIT N Source of Legal Right-To-Enter, to include holders of any recorded
easements
EXHIBIT O Owners of Record of Affected Land (Surface Area) and Owners of
Substance to be Mined, to include holders of any recorded easements
EXHIBIT P Municipalities Within Two Miles
EXHIBIT Q Proof of Mailing of Notices to County Commissioners and Soil
Conservation District
EXHIBIT R Proof of Filing with County Clerk or Recorder
EXHIBIT S Permanent Man-Made Structures
Rule 1.6 .2 (1) (b) ADDENDUM 1 - Notice Requirements (sample enclosed)
Rule 6 . 5 Geotechnical Stability Exhibit (any required sections)
The instructions for preparing Exhibits A-S, Addendum 1, and Geotechnical Stability Exhibit
are specified under Rule 6.4 and 6.5 and Rule 1.6 .2 (1) (b) of the Rules and Regulations. If
y-u have any questions on preparing the Exhibits or content of the information required, or
ld like to schedule a pre-application meeting you may contact the Office at 303-866-3567 .
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responsibilities as a Permittee :
Upon application approval and permit issuance, this application becomes a
legally binding document . Therefore, there are a number of important
requirements which you, as a permittee, should fully understand. These
requirements are listed below. Please read and initial each requirement, in
the space provided, to acknowledge that you understand your obligations . If
you do not understand these obligations then please contact this Office for a
full explanation.
C � I . 1 . Your obligation to reclaim the site is not limited to the amount of
the financial warranty. You assume legal liability for all reasonable
expenses which the Board or the Office may incur to reclaim the affected
lands associated with your mining operation in the event your permit is
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revoked and financial warranty is forfeited;
C ". 2 . The Board may suspend or revoke this permit, or assess a civil
penalty, upon a finding that the permittee violated the terms or
conditions of this permit, the Act, the Mineral Rules and Regulations,
or that information contained in the application or your permit
misrepresent important material facts;
CC1 3 . If your mining and reclamation operations affect areas beyond the
boundaries of an approved permit boundary, substantial civil penalties,
to you as permittee can result;
(1 /4 . Any modification to the approved mining and reclamation plan from
those described in your approved application requires you to submit a
permit modification and obtain approval from the Board or Office;
//5 . It is your responsibility to notify the Office of any changes in your
address or phone number;
�� 1/6 . Upon permit issuance and prior to beginning on-site mining activity,
you must post a sign at the entrance of the mine site, which shall be
clearly visible from the access road, with the following information
(Rule 3 . 1 . 12 ) :
a . the name of the operator;
b. a statement that a reclamation permit for the operation has been
issued by the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board; and,
c . the permit number.
' `/ 7 . The boundaries of the permit boundary area must be marked by
monuments or other markers that are clearly visible and adequate to
delineate such boundaries prior to site disturbance .
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(«_ 8 . It is a provision of this permit that the operations will be
conducted in accordance with the terms and conditions listed in your
application, as well as with the provisions of the Act and the
Construction Material Rules and Regulations in effect at the time the
c permit is issued.
( 5'/ 9 . Annually, on the anniversary date of permit issuance, you must submit
an annual fee as specified by Statute, and an annual report which
includes a map describing the acreage affected and the acreage reclaimed
to date (if there are changes from the previous year) , any monitoring
required by the Reclamation Plan to be submitted annually on the
anniversary date of the permit approval . Annual fees are for the
previous year a permit is held. For example, a permit with the
anniversary date of July 1, 1995, the annual fee is for the period of
July 1 , 1994 through June 30 , 1995 . Failure to submit your annual fee
and report by the permit anniversary date may result in a civil penalty,
revocation of your permit, and forfeiture of your financial warranty.
It is your responsibility, as the permittee, to continue to pay your
annual fee to the Office until the Board releases you from your total
0/ reclamation responsibility.
10 . For joint venture/partnership operators : the signing
representative is authorized to sign this document and a power of
attorney (provided by the partner (s) ) authorizing the signature of the
representative is attached to this application.
NOTE TO COMMENTORS/OBJECTORS :
It is likely there will be additions, changes, and deletions to this document
prior to final decision by the Office . Therefore, if you have any comments or
concerns you must contact the applicant or the Office prior to the decision
date so that you will know what changes may have been made to the application
document .
The Office is not allowed to consider comments, unless they are written, and
received prior to the end of the public comment period. You should contact
the applicant for the final date of the public comment period.
If you have questions about the Mined Land Reclamation Board and Office' s
review and decision or appeals process, you may contact the Office at
(303 ) 866-3567 .
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Certification:
.,s an authorized representative of the applicant, I hereby certify that the operation
described has met the minimum requirements of the following terms and conditions:
1. To the best of my knowledge, all significant, valuable and permanent man-made
structure(s) in existence at the time this application is filed, and located within 200
feet of the proposed affected area have been identified in this application (Section 34-
32 .5-115 (4) (e) , C.R.S. ) .
2. No mining operation will be located on lands where such operations are prohibited by
law (Section 34-32 .5-115 (4) (f) , C.R.S. ;
3 . As the applicant/operator, I do not have any extraction/exploration operations in the
State of Colorado currently in violation of the provisions of the Colorado Land
Reclamation Act for the Extraction of Construction Materials (Section 34-32 .5-120, C.R.S. )
as determined through a Board finding.
4. I understand that statements in the application are being made under penalty of
perjury and that false statements made herein are punishable as a Class 1 misdemeanor
pursuant to Section 18-8-503, C.R.S.
Signed and dated this 27th day of January , 1999 .
Sand Land, Inc. If Corporation Attest (Seal)
Applicant/Op .L or/�comp _ Name
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SIGNATURES MUST BE IN BLUE INK / / /
06/26/97 2823FC0.112
Exhibit A - Legal Description
6.4.1
The legal description must identify the affected land and be wholly adequate for field location of the
property. It can be in the form of metes and bounds survey or a description by reference to
township, range and section to at least the nearest quarter quarter section. Where applicable, the
street address or lot numbers may be used.
A Land Survey of 23 September 1998 by Acklam Associates,Inc., is provided describing the
property in metes and bounds and by quarter quarter section. For purposes of this submittal,the
platted boundary is also the boundary to be permitted,except as modified under Exhibit C-2:
Mining Plan Map.
Portions of the platted boundary have been excepted out of the permit boundary under Exhibit C-2:
Mining Plan Map [e.g., residences,owned and controlled by the operator, and their yards, not
pertinent to the purposes of the permitted activities]. Where lands have been excepted into the
permit boundary,planed boundaries, shown in Exhibit A-Legal Description, will be honored until
ownership of the lands excepted into the boundary have been validated.
The total acres permitted under Exhibit C-2: Mining Plan Map reflects the excepted portions, or
other adjustments, appended to or subtracted from the platted areas,where applicable. This serves
to explain the variation in the reported acreage of the survey plat to the reported permit acreage
identified under part 3 of the 112 application form.
In subsequent exhibits,the Land Survey Plat, and other political features, are overlain by CAD-
CAM onto ground truth,ortho-rectified,digitized aerial photogrammetry. In this manner, a
substantial amount of information that would otherwise have to be written or measured in the field,
can simply be derived to near survey accuracy directly from the aerial datum.
EXHIBIT A-Legal Description 1
Colorado Division of Minerals& Geology Regular Impact [112] Construction Material Permit
Sand Land, Inc. - Kurtz Resource Recovery & Development Project -January 1999
Exhibit C - Pre-Mining & Mining Plan Maps
6.4.3
One or more maps may be necessary to legibly portray the following information:
For purposes of maintaining clarity, the majority of the information required under this exhibit is
shown in two parts. Exhibit C-1: Pre-Mining Map. Exhibit C-2: Mining Plan Map.
Where the information required under Exhibit C would aid in the clarity of other exhibits required
under this permit, the information may not appear under Exhibit C,but will appear on maps within
those specific exhibits [e.g.,Exhibit 1/J - Soils and Vegetation Map] necessary to satisfy this
requirement.
a) all immediately adjacent surface owners of record:
The names and addresses of all identifiable owners of record are shown on Exhibit C-1: Pre-
Mining Map. Owners of immediately adjacent surface owners of record and recorded easements
are taken from datum from the Weld County Assessor's Office, as required under Rule 1.1(34):
"Owner of Record=—means the owner or owners of a surface property interest shown on the
records of the County Assessor as of the date of filing."
Information on easements and owners of structures located inside of, or within 200 feet from the
outside of,the permit boundary, was supplemented by direct contact with, and incorporation of
mapping information from,entities identified by the Utility Notification Center of Colorado
[UNCC]. Except as identified by legal survey, information shown about above or below ground
easements and structures as reasonably derived by the ground truth aerial datum, field
measurement, or as extracted from maps provided by the owners easements or structures, are an
accurate approximation adequate for purposes of planning.
Prior to digging, all underground utilities will be identified by a qualified locator as contacted by
the UNCC. All easements, setbacks, and recorded surface and subsurface ownership rights will
be observed respective of Exhibit C-3: Protection of Existing Facilities Plat, as developed and
certified by a professional engineer [to be submitted under separate cover].
b) the name and location of all creeks, roads, buildings, oil and gas wells and lines, and
power and communication lines on the area of affected land and within(200)feet of all boundaries
of such area;
Exhibit C-1: Pre-Mining Map identifies information required under Rule 6.4.3, including
easements and significant man-made, above or below ground, structures located inside the permit
boundary or within 200 feet from outside of the permit boundary. Since many structures are
identifiable on the aerial photograph at ground truth,verification of distances from the permit
boundary can be measured using an Engineer's scale [40]. Underground gas lines, overhead
electric lines,gas wells, and other features more difficult to identify on the aerial, are labeled or
otherwise established as indicated under Rule 6.4.3(a), above.
c) the existing topography of the area with contour lines of sufficient detail to portray the
direction and rate of slope of the affected land;
Contour information is provided on map exhibits within this permit submittal as derived from
datum taken from the Gowanda- U.S.G.S. - Quadrangle Map. The 10 foot contour intervals
reveal the near table flatness of the cropped portions of the property and the slopes as the cropped
terrace falls into the pastured flood plain of St. Vrain Creek.
EXHIBIT C - Pre-Mining & Mining Plan Maps 1
Colorado Division of Minerals& Geology Regular Impact [1 121 Construction Material Permit
Sand Land, Inc. - Kurtz Resource Recovery &Development Project -January 1999
Exhibit C - Pre-Mining & Mining Plan Maps
d) the total area to be involved in the operation, including the area to be mined and the area of
affected lands(see definition of"Affected Land");
Total area of the permitted lands is identified on Exhibit C-2: Mining Plan Map. The total area to
be involved in the permit is the property boundary, less cross-hatched portions within the property
boundary, including rental houses and yards owned and controlled by the applicant, or other
adjustments, appended to or subtracted from the platted land survey, where applicable.
e) the type of present vegetation covering the affected lands; and
Map Exhibit I/J appears later in this permit application between Exhibit I- Soils information and
Exhibit J-Vegetation Information, since soil and vegetation is better correlated when the datum is
combined. The information shown on Map Exhibit UJ is supplemented by text information in the
respective Exhibit I- Soils Information and Exhibit J- Vegetation Information, and on the image
and datum of the correlated aerial photograph of the property. Wetland determinations are
identified under this exhibit and under Exhibit G-Water Resources Map. Wetland determinations
are also shown respective of operations under Exhibit C-2: Mining Plan Map.
Ifin conjunction with Exhibit G - Water Information, Subsection 6.4.7, if required by the
Office,further water resources information will be presented on a map in this section.
Exhibit G-Water Information, is supported by text and a separate map that identifies all existing
surface or exposed ground water,or phreatophyte vegetation, wetlands, and Waters of the United
States. Exhibit G will be updated by separate cover relative to correspondence and permitting with
the State of Colorado Division of Water Resources- Office of the State Engineer [OSE];or the
U.S. Dept. of Army - Corps. of Engineers, where applicable.
A well permit and substitute water supply plan is under development with the OSE, and the DMG
will be kept appraised of any and all developments relative to that concern. Additional information
concerning water resources are detailed under Exhibit G-Water Information, including wetland
determinations [also identified on Exhibit C-2: Mining Plan Map, and Exhibit UJ- Soils and
Vegetation Map.
g) Show the owner's name, type of structures, and location of all permanent or man-made
structures contained on the area of affected land and within two hundred(200)feet of the affected
land.
Please refer to Exhibit C-1: Pre-Mining Map.
h) In conjunction with Exhibit I- Soils information, Subsection 6.4.9, soils information may
be presented on a map in this section;
Vegetation and Soil information is identified on a later Map Exhibit I/J - Soils and Vegetation Map.
Vegetation is keyed to Soil and Crop information,and as derived from Wetland Delineation, as
shown on the included map, and as further detailed under Exhibit G-Water Information.
I) Aerial photos, if available, may be included in this section.
Information shown on the aerial photograph is ground truth,therefore, all creeks,irrigation
ditches, structures, or other photogrammetric identifiable objects are located to an accuracy to the
EXHIBIT C - Pre-Mining &Mining Plan Maps 2
Colorado Division of Minerals& Geology Regular Impact [112] Construction Material Permit
Sand Land, Inc. - Kurtz Resource Recovery & Development Project - January 1999
Exhibit C - Pre-Mining & Mining Plan Maps
near equivalent of the land survey that identifies the property boundary. Contour lines and soil
boundary lines are shown to the accuracy of the U.S.G.S. Quadrangle maps from which they were
derived and translated by CAD-CAM onto the aerial datum of 27 May 1998.
EXHIBIT C - Pre-Mining &Mining Plan Maps 3
Colorado Division of Mineral s & Geology Regular Impact [1.12] Construction Material Permit
Sand Land, Inc. - Kurtz Resource Recovery & Development Project -January 1999
Exhibit D - Mining Plan
6.4.4
The mining plan shall supply the following information, correlated with the affected lands, map(s)
and timetables:
a) description of the method(s)of mining to be employed in each stage of the operation as
related to any surface disturbance on affected lands;
b) earthmoving;
c) all water diversions and impoundments;and
d) the size of area(s) to be worked at any one time.
e) An approximate timetable to describe the mining operation. The timetable is for the
purpose of establishing the relationship between mining and reclamation during the different
phases of a mining operation. An Operator/Applicant shall not be required to meet specific dates
for initiation, or completion of mining in a phase as may be identified in the timetable. This does
not exempt an Operator/Applicant from complying with the performance standards of Section 3.1.
Such timetable should include:
i) an estimate of the periods of time which will be required for the various stages or
phases of the operation;
ii) a description of the size and location of each area to be worked during each phase;
and
Hi) outlining the sequence in which each stage or phase of the operation will be carried
out.
(Timetables need not be separate and distinct from the mining plan, but may be incorporated
therein.)
Setting: The areas designated for resource recovery on Exhibit C- 2: Mining Plan Map {I and
settling pond(s), II, IV, V, and VI}, lie over a nearly level upper terrace of St. Vrarn Creek.
The placement of the railroad bed in the early 1900's interrupted the flood plain typified by the
FEMA map for this location and represented on Exhibit C-1: Pre-Mining Map. With the railroad
came settlement, and we estimate this area has been farmed since the turn of the century,or near
the time of the establishment of the Union Pacific Railroad spur in 1909 [Note: The spur has since
been abandoned, and is now owned by the Town of Firestone, as identified under Exhibit C-1:
Pre-Mining Map].
Entry to the mine for heavy equipment and haul traffic will occur from the near center of the
operations from Colorado Highway 66, South and Weld County Road 17,East, as shown on
Exhibit C-2: Mining Plan Map. Location of the proposed access road off Colorado Highway 66
will provide greater safety for haul trucks exiting the property since it increases the total distance to
the Bridge over St. Vrain Creek,respective of the present location of Weld County Road 17.
The reclamation plan is intended to facilitate the safety of Weld County Road 17 from its present
location. Upon the termination of all resource recovery,exhaustion of stockpiled resource and
reclamation of the property,as part of that reclamation,the intent is to relocate Weld County Road
17 to the approximate location shown on Exhibit F: Reclamation Plan Map.
Area Soils & Geology: Soils are described more thoroughly under Exhibit I - Soils Exhibit,
and the attending Exhibit I/J -Soils and Vegetation Map. The bottomland or lower terrace portion
of Section 29 adjacent to St. Vrain Creek, and portions of the cropped upper terrace have soils
typified by aquolls, aquents, and aquepts soil units. These soils generally have poorly defined soil
horizonation, typical of entisols and inseptisols of active or former flood plains. On the lower
EXHIBIT D -Mining Plan 1
Colorado Division of Mineral s & Geology Regular Impact [112] Construction Material Permit
Sand Land, Inc. - Kurtz Resource Recovery & Development Project -January 1999
Exhibit D - Mining Plan
terrace of Section 29, the soil has been enhanced by the establishment of pasture grass that has
developed a good organic base in the upper 6.0±to 12.0±inches of the solum.
The native A profile of the upland terrace is predominantly modified as a plow layer of 6.0±to
10.0±inches, regardless of the soil unit description. The historic practice of incorporating manure
into the plow layer should have served to maintain the organic base and quality of the cropped
soils. Since the cropped soils have been irrigated,care should be taken not to salvage soils greater
than 12.0±inches in depth to avoid mixing of potential accumulated salts. Soil testing at varying
depths should occur over the property to build a soil datum to assure adequate soil quality for
reclamation and to prevent mixing of surface soils with soil horizons potentially greater in the level
of accumulated salts due to years of irrigation practice over the affected soils.
Generally, total overburden depth over the property is approximately four [4.0±] feet,with a
gravel depth to shale varying 15.0±to 40.0±feet over the entire property. Site geology is typified
by mixed alluvial and aeolian development,that is predominantly alluvial in nature,with
groundwater varying from one foot below the surface in the wetland portions of the lower terrace,
to 7.0±to 10±feet along portions of the upper terrace.
Plant Site Development: Precedent to extraction activities, a basin will be extracted in the
NorthWest corner of Section 28 {I), to function as recycling wash water and receiving basin for
reject fines for the intended Plant/Processing activities {II and!HI. Since the basin will need to
be excavated in a dry state,the site {I} will need to be dewatered.
Up to two settling basins will be established on Section 29 to facilitate clean water discharge under
an approved Colorado Department of Health Storm Water/Process Water Discharge Permit.
Since the settling ponds are essentially smaller, they can be excavated wet and avoid potential
discharge of suspended solids since there is a chicken and the egg problem of creating yet another
settling basin for a settling basin.
Regardless, once the settling basins are established, the wash pond {I} can be created. Once
established,the settling basins will only be needed when cleaning out the wash pond solids for use
as fill, product,or use as a soil/soil amendment. Otherwise,it is the intent to recycle wash pond
water as a closed system.
Plant equipment will be established at H and III and includes [but is not limited to] the set up of a
crusher, screens, and conveyors, scale house and attending equipment. Plant equipment will also
include the establishment of asphalt and concrete batch plant operations. Resulting stockpiles of pit
run and processed products will occur over II and III.
As previously stated,plant activities will require a wash plant and attending wash pond to recycle
wash water and receive discharge silts and other reject fines from the washed product. Plant and
Wash Pond areas are identified on Exhibit C -2: Mine Plan Map. All water requirements and
sources for the operation are identified under Exhibit G -Water Information, and will be in
conformance with all requirements of the Colorado Division of Water Resources- Office of the
State Engineer.
Ultimately,the closed system wash pond will fill with silt and be revegetated in a manner
consistent with Exhibit E- Reclamation Plan. Interim clean out of the wash pond will occur,
returning the inert materials to the bottom of exhausted pits,or utilizing it in part or in whole as
product, or for purposes as substitute soil, soil additive, or as subsoil for reclamation. Silt or other
reject fines from die wash pond that are used for reclamation will be soil tested for suitability prior
to use,and all tests will be included in the Annual Report to the DMG.
EXHIBIT D - Mining Plan 2
Colorado Division of Mineral s& Geology Regular Impact[112] Construction Material Permit
Sand Land, Inc. - Kurtz Resource Recovery & Development Project - January 1999
Exhibit D -• Mining Plan
Plant and material processing activity will divide materials into diverse and dynamic product
stockpiles [refer to part g,below], that will come and go with unpredictable variations in sale and
production. To the extent possible,product material will surround plant activities to lessen visual
and noise impacts to surrounding properties.
Relative to noise, traffic along Colorado Highway 66 is approximately 70.0±decibels within 100
feet from the centerline of the Highway. Noise at ground zero, as measured by a hand held meter,
is at 80.0±decibels, dropping to 70.0±decibels at 100.0±feet from the center. The level drops an
additional 5.0±decibels for every 100.0±feet from the center of the crusher and surrounding plant
noise. Plant placement will assure that plant noise is well below that of the nearby traffic on
Colorado Highway 66. Backup sirens and heavy equipment averaged 60.0±to 75±decibels, with
similar decreases in decibel readings from the source measured in a manner similar to that indicated
for the crusher and plant equipment sources.
The location of the scale house and internal traffic at the plant site location will vary depending
upon production levels and areas needed for product stockpiling. Regardless, the scale house will
be located along internal paths for haul trucks,where finished material will be weighed and
disembarked to help build the urban matrix of roads, highways,foundations,etc.
Dewatering and Soil Salvage: Dewatering of the property in preparation for extraction and
resource recovery will occur by establishment of a dewatering pump and/or well in the SouthWest
Corner of the permit boundary in Section 28. Water will be conveyed by gravity flow Eastward
along the existing concrete lined ditch to the existing discharge point {#1) at the Seep Ditch.
Resource recovery will commence by first removing the upper[A profile/plow layer] four to ten
inches of soil [six (6.0±) inches typical],combined with existing grass or crop stubble. Removal
will utilize scrappers, aided by dozers.
Since salvaged soil stockpiles are temporary,pending reclamation,they will be located in
windrows along the extraction perimeter,nearest the location of removal, for later replacement onto
finished slopes. To the extent practical,windrows will run parallel to prevailing Westerly winds,
and every opportunity will be used to place windrows in a manner to aid in the screening of visual
and noise impacts of the operations.
Since windrowed soil may be removed,deposited and replaced on reclaimed slopes by scrapers or
dozers,the piles must facilitate equipment capabilities,and will take on different shapes.
Stockpiles will appear as long low profile windrows that can be pushed by dozer onto adjacent
slopes; or, as a small hummock approximately the shape of a football,cut in half,that will facilitate
scrapers. The size and height of each soil stockpile will be determined in part by the total volume
salvaged at each location over the length of the windrow.
Until resoiling activity occurs, where stockpiled soils are in place prior to 1 October of any year,
they will be seeded with the mixture specified under Exhibit E,Table E-1: Revegetation Seed
Mixture. A stabilizing cover of vegetation should begin to emerge in the following spring,and
offers opportunity to gage the performance of the seed mixture prior to utilizing it over larger areas
requiring reclamation later in the life of the resource recovery operation.
Once vegetation has established over the initial soil stockpiles,they will remain untouched for the
life of the operation until final reclamation of remaining affected lands takes place. Concurrent
reclamation will utilize soil in an over the shoulder method. In this manner,reclamation of the
entire property is expedited,while the soil stockpiles waiting for final reclamation serve to buffer
visual and noise impacts from the operations.
EXHIBIT D-Mining Plan 3
Colorado Division of Mineral s& Geology Regular Impact [112] Construction Material Permit
Sand Land, Inc. - Kurtz Resource Recovery &Development Project -January 1999
Exhibit D - Mining Plan
Location and volume of soil, in proportion to the area of affected land remaining above water and
requiring soil replacement,will be reported in the First Annual Report to the Colorado Division of
Minerals and Geology [DMG]. Since the majority of the area of extraction will result in ponds
with a water level [groundwater elevation] varying approximately five [5.0±] to ten [10±] feet from
the original surface, subsequent to excavation,the nominal width of affected land remaining above
water and requiring resoiling and revegetation will be approximately 50.0±feet [±25.0 feet in
variation].
For purposes of establishing initial warranty,that area comprising the Plant Site [plant/stockpiles
and wash pond] plus 10± acres of soil salvage [a 8, 067.0±cu. yds. of soil] for redistribution
along intended pond perimeters, will define the limits of affected lands during the first year of
operation. This will accommodate the resoiling of 8,712.0±linear feet of pond perimeter to an
average depth of 6.0±inches, with an above water shoreline averaging 50.0±feet in width.
8,712.0±feet of perimeter shoreline encompasses an area bounded on four sides of 2,178.0±feet,
or 109.0±acres of extraction. Soil stockpile locations and area measurements of affected land to
assure adequate warranty will be verified with each subsequent Annual Report to the DMG.
Resource Recovery: Following soil salvage, the balance of materials will be extracted to the
depth of unconsolidated or weathered shale,and either placed directly into stockpiles as pit run, or
manipulated at the plant site by screening, crushing, washing, and other methods to size and
properly dimension the earth product into merchantable materials for sale. Recovery will
commence West to East on a line or series of lines along the entire Southern permit boundary of
Section 28 and proceed Northward in IV and V. Extraction will tend to rotate counter-clockwise
into VI, finally entering the plant site location {II}which will be accommodated to allow for the
completion of resource recovery and eventual site closure and reclamation in approximately 20±to
30± years.
There are no sequences or phases to over the shoulder extraction. Instead,extraction is `pulsed'
according to market conditions. As such, the rate of mining and subsequent reclamation will slow
or quicken according to influences on the market,including the influences of weather.
Except for minor and temporary anomalies,slopes resulting from extraction activities will be
established by concurrent grading to 3h:ly,although initial extraction may result in temporary
slopes up to lh:1v until backfilled with shale, overburden and soil. The majority of resulting
slopes will drain internally into the future pond basin and are not anticipated to result in any off-site
impacts due to erosion or stormwater runoff. The gentle to flat topography of the native site tends
to aid in overall stability above the planned areas of extraction. While some erosion of mined
slopes will be evident subsequent to extraction,over the shoulder soil placement and revegetation
(delineated under Exhibit E-Reclamation Plan)will provide cover for both near and long term
stability of affected lands remaining above water level of the finished ponds.
During extraction, a vertical advancing pit wall (front} is not anticipated due to the use of scrapers
in the removal and internal transport of extracted materials to the plant/stockpile location. The
scrapers traverse best over flat grades removing material in a series of in long thin slices resulting
in broad advancing front. Slopes will typically be 3h:ly, or flatter, along the perimeter and 5h:ly
or flatter along the advancing front of the area of extraction. Regardless,the maximum length of
the advancing front would never exceed the length of one side of a quarter section of land, or
1,320.0± feet.
The near extent of extraction is identified by a 25±foot variable line set back uniformly at 25±feet
from the edge of property lines; and,the centerline of field located underground gas lines or other
underground facilities, irrigation ditches and seep ditch,wells and other structures. Specific
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variations in the location of: stockpiles, boundaries of extraction, and related information relative to
adjacent structures and easements; from that represented on Exhibit C-2: Mining Plan Map -
Typical Extraction Limits, will be represented in a later,Exhibit C-3: Protection of Existing
Facilities Plat, as developed and certified by a professional engineer. In the interim, the general
format shown on Exhibit C-1: Pre-Mining Map has the proper certification for protection of
structures located within 200 feet from the proposed extraction limits.
This submittal forecasts the maximum extent of affected land expected at any given point in time
during the life of the operation [refer to Exhibit L-Reclamation Costs]. The forecast will be
verified with each DMG Annual Reports to assure that the actual amount of lands affected remain
within the limits warranted for under this original submittal. At any point during the next 30 years,
should field conditions exceed those estimated under the original submittal, the change will be
reflected in the next Annual Report. A rider to the warranty would be provided at that time to
reflect the conditions.
Acreage to be affected during the first year of extraction activities will be determined by the initial
Wash Pond and attending Settling Pond(s), Plant Site, and Initial Area of Extraction. While the
acreage required for the Plant Site and Wash Pond are not expected to change, the Initial Area of
Extraction will expand until concurrent reclamation follows over the shoulder as each location is
exhausted of resource, as previously described.
Final slopes and grades will be concurrently established at 3h:lv, or flatter, from 5±feet above to
10±below the expected water level of each location of extraction. Actual locations of flatter slopes
and escalloped shorelines [refer to Exhibit H -Wildlife Information] will be field fitted by grading
or other cut/fill activity to optimize final shoreline irregularity. Final disposition of each reclaimed
shoreline will be measured and resulting maps included in the Annual Report pertinent to that years
activities.
Slopes may approach 2h:lv at depths of 10±feet below the expected water level to the pond
bottom. To the extent possible, pond bottoms will be left rough,with the possible introduction of
logs or other non-putrescent inert material to aid in aquatic habitat and cover [Refer to Exhibit H-
Wildlife Information].
Reclamation will follow guidelines established under Exhibit E- Reclamation Plan. NOTE:
Shoreline irregularities and fill to establish and enhance the aesthetic and end-use functions of the
resulting basins is not shown on Exhibit F: Reclamation Plan Map, as this effect will be field fitted
and representations are too general to be accurately portrayed. Exhibit F simply identifies the near
maximum extent [typical] of the resulting basins or ponds.
f) A map (in Exhibit C-Pre-Mining and Mining Plan Map(s)of Affected Lands, (Subsection
6.4.3)may be used along with a narrative to present the following information:
i) nature, depth and thickness of the deposit to be mined and the thickness and type o
overburden to be removed(may be marked "CONFIDENTIAL,"as per Paragraph
1.3(3)); and
ii) nature of the stratum immediately beneath the material to be mined in sedimentary
deposits.
The upland terrace is nearly level and supports a variety of crops. U.S.G.S. Geologic Maps
describe the majority of the site as Piney Creek Alluvium to an approximate depth of 20 feet. Field
cores suggests depths can vary to approximately 40±feet to shale.
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The lower terrace is used for pasture and supports a mature stand of Cottonwoods along the Creek
banks. The lack of regeneration suggests that the area has not incurred much flooding, since
scouring by flooding is necessary for natural regeneration of Cottonwood trees. U.S.G.S.
Geologic Maps describe the majority of the flood plain and lower areas immediately adjacent to St.
Vrain Creek as Post Piney Creek Alluvium with depths averaging 15±feet to shale.
g) Identify the primary and secondary commodities to be mined/extracted and describe the
intended use;and
Aggregate sand, gravel and overburden for a diverse list of products, including,but not limited to,
those identified under Table DI -Earth Products, and useful for diverse construction purposes,
including, but not limited to, structural fill,concrete products,road construction and other
infrastructure use.
h) name and describe the intended use of all expected incidental products to be mined/extracted
by the proposed operation.
There are no expected incidental products [e.g., gold, silver,etc.] anticipated at this time.
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TABLE D-1 EARTH PRODUCTS
PRODUCT
CON SAND
3/4 WR
CL 67
CL 57
1-1/2 WR
3/8 PEA
3/8 CHIP
3/8 MINUS
SQUEEGE
1/4 CHIP
1/16 CHIP
1-1/2 DR
1/4 DR
3/4 RB
CL A-FIL
1/2 WR
8 ROCK
1-1/2 RB
1-1/2 DR RK
PIPE BED
CL B-FIL
7/8 GP RK
3/4 MINUS
3/4 DR RK
CON MIX
2-5 COB
1-5 COB
MUD JACK
DR CHIP
3/4 CRUSH
5/16 PEA
CL 1 SF
FILL DIRT
STS W/C
STS
USTS
SILT
BED SAND
WICK SAND
DR SAND
PIT RUN
CLAY
SALT-SAND
3/8 GP GR
DRN SAND
Other...
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6.4.5
1) In preparing the Reclamation Plan, the Operator/Applicant should be specific in terms of
addressing such items as final grading(including drainage), seeding,fertilizing, revegetation
(trees, shrubs, etc.), and topsoiling. Operators/Applicants are encouraged to allow flexibility in
their plans by committing themselves to ranges of numbers(e.g., 6"-12" of topsoil) rather than
specific figures.
Acknowledged. Rule 6.4.5(1) is an advisory statement, the particulars of which are provided for,
below.
2) The Reclamation Plan shall include provisions for, or satisfactory explanation of all
general requirements for the type of reclamation proposed to be implemented by the
Operator/Applicant. Reclamation shall be required on all affected land. The Reclamation Plans
shall include:
a) A description of the type(s)of reclamation the Operator/Applicant proposes to achieve in
the reclamation of the affected land, why each was chosen, the amount of acreage accorded to
each, and a general discussion of methods of reclamation as related to the mechanics of
earthmoving;
MISSION STATEMENT: Utilizing Resource Recovery of Sand and Gravel as a
Method of Conservation to Establish a Foundation for Multiple End-Use De-
fragmented Development of the Property over Time.
Subdivisions are being established in Colorado where residential properties have increasingly large
footprints, surrounded by an equally grand yard of bluegrass. While Kentucky bluegrass is native
to Colorado by some accounts,never-the-less,it remains a monoculture of water demanding
suburban yard art that fragments the local ecology of rivers and upland areas.
While mankind can and must find a means to cohabitat with other species,before mankind is itself
threatened, it is unreasonable to expect humans to forsake themselves and become grazers. The
majority of sand, gravel and other earth products support residential infrastructure. Underlying
earth resources are too often squandered when development occurs in advance of resource
extraction.
When extraction can occur in advance of development,the resource is `recovered' to benefit
inevitable and unrelenting human habitat and infrastructure expansion,while providing a buffer to
the very impacts it serves. Hence, the Kurtz Resource Recovery and Land Development Project.
Residential,commercial,and industrial development will eventually be inspired on this property by
the development of surrounding properties over time. Regardless,reclamation at the location is
geared to lay a foundation that will capture both short and long term multiple-end use benefits that
will complement the dynamic mix of surrounding land uses.
Specific Reclamation Goals and Methods: Reclamation and revegetation will return the
site to a stable base of vegetation amenable to general agriculture uses that remain compatible with
the location and to the surrounding lands. Table E-1: Revegetation Seed Mixture, is designed to
place a great deal of genetic potential over new soils. This will aid in potential establishment of
grasses native to Colorado. Additionally, the mixture is designed to vary the height, form,color
and function of each species. For example,the blues of the sheep grass to the autumn red hues of
the bluestems, combined with the other colors,varying heights, shapes and densities of different
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grasses, adds contrast and function that pleases the eye, is palatable to livestock, yet rejuvinates the
local ecology to provide improved cover and habitat to area wildlife .
As indicated in Exhibit H: Wildlife Information, the Division of Wildlife rightfully describes the
desirable establishment of irregularities, and the use of trees, shrubs, and forbs,while preserving
existing mature cottonwoods; all of which will be attempted under this proposal, or will otherwise
assure the foundation for such enhancement.
For example: The basin irregularities will be provided for,both by direct
concurrent grading,post mine landform grading and establishment, and use of fill
from excess overburden and reject fines from the operations. However,creation of
islands is dependent upon site geology. The 40±foot depth of extraction is an
approximate limit,but too deep for islands. Shallower locations due to variations in
site geology may allow for the creation of islands or other shoreline features
through the placement of fill.
Due to the unpredictable nature of the anticipated geology [actual depth of material and type will
vary-extraction and pond depths are approximated typical maximum extents] and other factors,it
is a near misrepresentation to forecast the final appearance of the ponds, as it creates an unrealistic
expectation in a regulated environment on the minds of various regulating agents,the general
public, and on operations. Simultaneously, setting false expectations about the final appearance of
the ponds,beyond that already portrayed, will drain flexibility from operations essential to the
creation of more desirable effects,while simultaneously exerting pressure for needless and on-
going revisions to the permit. It should be remembered that the Annual Report to the DMG will
provide a graphic record of this effort. Since the pace occurs over a period of up to three decades,
there is ample time for reflection and analysis of the effort.
Time and timing will also come into play respective of materials to be used as fill. The utilization
of fill is dependent upon the space available for deposition over completed areas of extraction in
relation to the rate of creation of reject fines and overburden. Other influences will be the attending
space for stockpiling,uses, or market conditions for fill material. Some locations will be more
advantageous to fill at a given point in time than others,and the attending circumstances cannot be
reasonably anticipated. The random nature of this limitation will actually aid in furthering the
establishment of random non-geometric patterns of the finished ponds.
Exhibit F-Reclamation Plan Map represents the regulated base for which reclamation must be
judged as adequate for release. At the very least,the basins delineated under Exhibit F-
Reclamation Plan Map,provide adequate shoreline irregularity and slopes in conformance with
existing statutory requirements. Anything more is a bonus, for everyone, and every opportunity
will be made to take advantage of it, as stated above. Since the creation of aesthetic effects,edge
effect, and other natural landforms,remain subjective and empirical, the stated intentions and any
resulting efforts to achieve such effects,beyond those identified in the approved seed mixture and
as portrayed in Exhibit F- Reclamation Plan Map, should not be held against the operation..
Regardless, a reasonable and conscientious effort to perfect the same will be made and documented
over time.
Finally, while forbs, shrubs and trees are not included as part of the reclamation, it is left to the
discretion of the landowner during final development of the property to enhance the multiple end-
use of the property. The grasses will provide a stable foundation for later enhancements. The
enhancements will improve the value of the property for later development, acting as an economic
incentive for further enhancement. While development beyond continued general agriculture
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cannot be fully determined or provided for at this time,the trend toward residential,commercial
and industrial development is already evidencing itself on surrounding lands.
What ever long-term development occurs at the location, and on surrounding lands,resource
recovery and attending reclamation at this location will tend to direct human densities away from
St. Vrain Creek. The reduced densities will produce direct and indirect long term wildlife benefits
and diverse multiple end-use potentials involving inherent wetland development, water resources
development,water fowl improvement, and other desirable effects. The long term worth of this
effect will serve to increase the value of the location, the increasingly urbanized mix of the
surrounding lands, and the Town of Firestone's trail system that bisects the location over the
former Union Pacific RailRoad bed.
The final acreage of land remaining for development,to surface acres of resulting ponds, is
illustrated on the following Exhibit F- Reclamation Plan Map. Exhibit D-Mining Plan,details the
manner and method of earth moving and post resource recovery land form establishment. The size
of the resulting basins is a function of area geology and available resource relative to man-made
obstructions, including other regulations,that serve to prohibit a greater linkage.
b) A comparison of the proposed post-mining land use to other land uses in the vicinity and to
adopted state and local land use plans and programs. In those instances where the post-mining
land use is for industrial, residential, or commercial purposes and such use is not reasonably
assured, a plan for revegetation shall be submitted. Appropriate evidence supporting such
reasonable assurance shall be submitted;
Uses: Surrounding and location lands are predominantly irrigated croplands, however, diverse
residential,commercial and industrial uses are increasing along lands surrounding the location.
For example, a commercial log mill is located immediately North of the location. The Town of
Mead has annexed land, and built a subdivision approximately 1.5±miles due West of the
location. Other residences are approximately one quarter mile away in any direction. Highway 66
is becoming a major route between the towns of Loveland, Platteville, and surrounding
communities, and links the increasingly congested transportation corridors of U.S. Highway 85
and Interstate 25.
Table E-1: Revegetation Seed Mixture,combines an elegant mingling of native grasses of diverse
height, form,color and function, to assure that the reclaimed site can provide for a multiple-use
benefit. Should post resource recovery land development be deferred,or even negated, all affected
land remaining above the anticipated final water level of the resulting ponds will be stabilized with
a diverse and durable cover of predominantly native grasses. This is compatible with, and an
improvement over, adjacent pasture lands located in the St. Vrain Creek flood plain,and area
monocultures of bluegrass and cropped land. Combined with the creation of waterfowl habitat, the
baseline reclamation plan provided for under this submittal will provide less fragmenting of the
area ecology than what may otherwise transpire. As such,the operation will result in immediate
and prolonged positive impacts to the area.
c) A description of how the Reclamation Plan will be implemented to meet each applicable
requirement of Section 3.1;
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Exhibit E - Reclamation Plan
3.1.1:Establishing Post-Mining Use
1) In consultation with the Landowner, where possible, and subject to the approval of the
Board or Office, the Operator shall choose how the affected lands shall be reclaimed. These
decisions can be for forest, range, crop, horticultural, homesite, recreational, industrial, or other
uses, including food, shelter and ground cover for wildlife.
The operator, as landowner, has chosen to reclaim the land in a manner that will facilitate future
residential,commercial or industrial development,or combination thereof, over the lands
remaining above water level. The locations are above the flood plain of St. Vrain Creek,and
consistent with suburban development less than two miles away to the West, by the town of Mead.
Since higher end-use development cannot be assured,the reclamation of the site to native grass will
return the land to a stable configuration compatible with continued general agricultural uses on the
existing and surrounding lands
2) The results of these decisions shall be formulated into a Reclamation Plan, as specified in
Subsections 6.3.4 or 6.4.5, as required for the size and type of operation.
Acknowledged.
3.1.2:Reclaiming Substituted Land
Reclamation shall be required on all the affected land except that the Operator may substitute land
previously mined and owned by the Operator but not otherwise subject to the Mined Land
Reclamation Act, or the Operator may reclaim an equal number of acres of any land previously
mined, but not owned by the Operator, if the Operator has not previously abandoned unreclaimed
mining lands. Such exchanges can be done only with the approval of the Board and the Owner of
the land to be reclaimed.
Acknowledged.
3.1.3:Time Limit and Phased Reclamation
All reclamation shall be carried to completion by the Operator with all reasonable diligence, and
each phase of reclamation shall be completed within five(5)years from the date the Operator
informs the Board or Office that such phase has commenced, unless extended by the Board or
Office. The 5-year period may be applied separately to each phase as it is commenced throughout
the life of the mine.
Acknowledged.
3.1.4:Public Use
On lands owned by the Operator, the Operator may permit the public to use the same for
recreational purposes, in accordance with the Limited Landowner Liability Law contained in Article
41 of Title 33, C.R.S. 1984, as amended, except in areas where such use is found by the Operator
to be hazardous or objectionable.
Acknowledged.
3.1.5:Reclamation Measures - Materials Handling
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The Operator shall set forth the measures that will be taken to meet all the following requirements:
1) Grading shall be carried on so as to create a final topography appropriate to the final land
use selected in the Reclamation Plan.
The existing topography is a near table top. Resource recovery will create depressions in the near
level topography,consistent with multiple end use potentials, and complementary to defragmented
residential, commercial and industrial post resource recovery development.
2) When backfilling is part of the plan, the Operator shall replace overburden and waste
materials in the mined area and shall ensure adequate compaction for stability and to prevent
leaching of toxic or acid-forming materials.
There are no toxic or acid-forming materials known or expected at the location. All other aspects
of material handing will be consistent with this Rule. Additional information on material handling
is detailed under Exhibit D-Mining Plan, and Exhibit I- Soils Information.
3) All grading shall be done in a manner to control erosion and siltation of the affected lands,
to protect areas outside the affected land from slides and other damage. If not eliminated, all
highwalls shall be stabilized.
Acknowledged. Refer to Exhibit D -Mining Plan and Exhibit I- Soils Information.
4) All backfilling and grading shall be completed as soon as feasible after the mining process.
The Operator shall establish reasonable timetables consistent with good mining and reclamation
procedures.
Grading and backfilling will be concurrent with extraction. Refer to Exhibit D-Mining Plan and
Exhibit I- Soils Information.
15) All refuse and acid-forming or toxic producing materials that have been mined shall be
handled and disposed of in a manner that will control unsightliness and protect the drainage system
rom pollution.
There are no known or expected acid forming or toxic producing materials or refuse at this
location. Any other refuse will be disposed of in closed containers and taken to an appropriate
landfill for disposal, unless it is `inert, per 3.1.5(9), below.
6) Any drill or auger holes that are part of the mining operation shall be plugged with non-
combustible material, which shall prevent harmful or polluting drainage. Adits and shafts should
be closed, and where practicable, backfilled and graded in a manner consistent with the post mine
land use and shall comply with the provisions of the Act, Construction Material Rules and
Regulations.
Acknowledged.
7) Maximum slopes and slope combinations shall be compatible with the configuration of
surrounding conditions and selected land use. In all cases where a lake or pond is produced as a
portion of the Reclamation Plan, all slopes, unless otherwise approved by the Board or Office,
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shall be no steeper than a ratio of 2:1 (horizontal to vertical ratio), except from 5 feet above to 10
feet below the expected water line where slopes shall be not steeper than 3:1. If a swimming area
is proposed as a portion of the Reclamation Plan, the slope, unless otherwise approved by the
Board or Once shall be no steeper than 5:1 throughout the area proposed for swimming, and a
slope no steeper than 2:1 elsewhere in the pond.
The operation will conform to this Rule.
8) If the Operator's choice of reclamation is for agricultural or horticultural crops which
normally require the use of farm equipment, the Operator shall grade so that the area can be
traversed with farm machinery.
The operation will conform to this Rule.
9) An Operator may backfill structural fill material generated within the MLRB permitted area
into an excavated pit within the permit area as provided for in the MLRB Permit. If an Operator
intends to backfill inert structural fill generated outside of the approved permit area, it is the
Operator's responsibility to provide the Office notice of any proposed backfill activity not identified
in the approved Reclamation Plan. If the Office does not respond to the Operator's notice within
thirty(30)days after receipt of such Notice by the Office, the Operator may proceed in accordance
with the provisions of this Rule. The Operator shall maintain a Financial Warranty at all times
adequate to cover the cost to stabilize and cover any exposed backfilled material. The Notice to the
Office shall include but is not limited to:
a) a narrative that describes the approximate location of the proposed activity;
A plan for backfilling portions of the site with inert material or structural fill,will be submitted to
the DMG under this Rule,by separate cover,at the appropriate time, and prior to such use.
b) the approximate volume of inert material to be backfilled;
Not applicable at the time of this submittal.
c) a signed affidavit certifying that the material is clean and inert, as defined in Rule 1.1(20);
Not applicable at the time of this submittal.
d) the approximate dates the proposed activity will commence and end, however, such dates
shall not be an enforceable condition;
Not applicable at the time of this submittal.
e) an explanation of how the backfilled site will result in a post-mining configuration that is
compatible with the approved post-mining land use; and
Not applicable at the time of this submittal.
) a general engineering plan stating how the material will be placed and stabilized in a manner
to avoid unacceptable settling and voids.
If
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Not applicable at the time of this submittal.
10) All mined material to be disposed of within the affected area must be handled in such a
manner so as to prevent any unauthorized release of pollutants to the surface drainage system.
Acknowledged. Refer to Exhibit D- Mining Plan and Exhibit I- Soils Information.
11) No unauthorized release of pollutants to groundwater shall occur from any materials mined,
handled or disposed of within the permit area.
An appropriate Stormwater Management Plan is in place and available upon request.
3.1.6:Water - General Requirements
1. Hydrology and Water Quality: Disturbances to the prevailing hydrologic balance of the
affected land and of the surrounding area and to the quantity or quality of the affected land and of
the surrounding area and to the quantity of quality of water in surface and groundwater systems
both during and after the mining operation and during reclamation shall be minimized by measures,
including, but not limited to:
Acknowledged. The operation will result in ponds.
a) compliance with applicable Colorado water laws and regulations governing injury to
existing water rights;
The applicant has filed for a temporary substitute supply plan [a.k.a., augmentation plan] from the
Colorado Division of Water Resources-Office of the State Engineer. Additional information is
available upon request.
b) compliance with applicable federal and Colorado water quality laws and regulations,
including statewide water quality standards and site-specific classifications and standards adopted
by the Water Quality Control Commission;
The operation has submitted an application to the Colorado Dept. of Health for a Stormwater and
Processing Permit, and has a Storm Water Management Plan in place. Additional information is
available upon request.
c) compliance with applicable federal and Colorado dredge and fill requirements;and
The operation is under review by the U.S. Dept. of Army - Corps of Engineers. There are no
plans to affect wetlands, waters of the United States,or the banks or bed of St. Vrain Creek under
this proposal. An evaluation of these concerns is included in the report by Savage and Savage,
Inc. in Exhibit G-Water Information.
d) removing temporary or large siltation structures from drainways after disturbed areas are
revegetated and stabilized, if required by the Reclamation Plan.
This concern is not anticipated under this proposal.
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2) Earth dams, if necessary to impound water, may be constructed if the formation of such
impoundments will not damage adjoining property or conflict with water pollution laws, rules or
regulations of the federal government, the state of Colorado or with any local government
pollution ordinances.
Earth dams are not anticipated under this proposal.
3) All surface areas of the affected land, including spoil piles, shall be stabilized and protected
so as to effectively control erosion.
Please refer to the soil stabilization and management plan under Exhibit I- Soils Information.
3.1.7:Groundwater - Specific Requirements.
The quality of groundwater will not be adversely impacted by this operation. Issues concerning
depletion will be addressed in a temporary substitute supply plan with the Colorado Office of the
State Engineer,Division of Water Resources. As such, no Rule for Rule reply appears warranted
under Section 3.1.7.
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d) Where applicable,plans for topsoil segregation,preservation, and replacement;for
stabilization, compaction, and grading of spoil;and for revegetation. The revegetation plan shall
contain a list of the preferred species of grass, legumes,forbs, shrubs or trees to be planted, the
method and rates of seeding and planting, the estimated availability of viable seeds in sufficient
quantities of the species proposed to be used, and the proposed time of seeding and planting;
Soil salvage,preservation and replacement are detailed under Exhibit D-Mining Plan and Exhibit I
- Soils Information. Revegetation will utilize the grass mixture specified under Table E-I:
Revegetation Seed Mixture. Forbs, shrubs and trees are not included as the primary goal is to
stabilize the site for general agriculture and for future residential,commercial and industrial
development. The seed mixture will serve to complement the existing ecosystems and future
ponds,without conflicting with the goals of development that may introduce a different mix of
forbs, shrubs and trees than a wildland planting would require.
e) A plan or schedule indicating how and when reclamation will be implemented. Such plan
or schedule shall not be tied to any specific date but shall be tied to implementation or completion
of different stages of the mining operation as described in Subparagraph 6.4.4(1)(e). The plan or
schedule shall include:
i) An estimate of the periods of time which will be required for the various stages or
phases of reclamation;
ii) A description of the size and location of each area to be reclaimed during each
phase;and
iii) An outline of the sequence in which each stage or phase of reclamation will be
carried out.
(The schedule need not be separate and distinct from the Reclamation Plan, but may be
incorporated therein.)
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Reclamation follows over the shoulder with extraction activities. In general, it is to the advantage
of the operator to reclaim and release affected lands along the perimeters of existing ponds to
reduce reclamation and warranty expenditures and speed overall site recovery and development,in
conformance with the limitations specified under Exhibit L -Reclamation Costs, or as modified.
The location and approximate size of each resulting pond and attending shoreline is detailed on
Exhibit F- Reclamation Plan Map. The operation is mined and reclaimed concurrently, as detailed
on Exhibit C-2: Mining Plan Map and Exhibit D-Mining Plan. Four ponds will result in
extracted basins at IV, V, VI and II, respectively. The Settling Pond(s), Wash Pond, and III,
will be revegetated to the approximate original contours.
f) A description of each of the following:
i) Final grading -specify maximum anticipated slope gradient or expected ranges
thereof;
ii) Seeding - specify types, mixtures, quantities, and expected time(s) of seeding and
planting;
iii) Fertilization - if applicable, specify types, mixtures, quantities and time of
application;
iv) Revegetation - specify types of trees, shrubs, etc., quantities, size and location;and
v) Topsoiling- specify anticipated minimum depth or range of depths for those areas
where topsoil will be replaced.
i. Final grading will be at 3h:ly or flatter, except as provided for under Rule 3.1.5(7), above,
and as indicated under Exhibit D-Mining Plan.
ii. Refer to Table E-1: Revegetation Seed Mixture.
iii. Actual fertilizer rates will be based upon soil tests taken at the time of reapplication of
salvaged soil to affected lands remaining above water level. Refer to Exhibit I- Soils Information.
Regardless, a theoretical rate is included under Exhibit L-Reclamation Cost Estimate, for that
purpose.
iv. The site will be reseeded and stabilized with native grasses,pending residential,
commercial and industrial development of the post resource recovery site.
v. Please refer to Exhibit D -Mining Plan and Exhibit I- Soils Information. Mean resoiling
depth is six inches.
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EXHIBIT E- Reclamation Plan
Colorado Division of Minerals & Geology Regular Impact [112] Construction Material Permit
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The map(s)of the proposed affected land, by all phases of the total scope of the mining operation,
shall indicate the following:
a) The expected physical appearance of the area of the affected land, correlated to the
proposed mining and reclamation timetables. The map must show proposed topography of the
area with contour lines of sufficient detail to portray the direction and rate of slope of all reclaimed
lands:and
Extraction will result in the creation of ponds with 3h:lv slopes or flatter from 5.0±above to
10.0±feet below the anticipated water level of the ponds. At 10±feet, or greater,below the
anticipated water level of the ponds, slopes will be established at 2h:ly, or flatter. Pond depths are
generalized to the maximum anticipated depth,but will vary according to anomalies of site
geology.
Contour lines were not provided on pond shorelines beyond the general description, since
variations in site geology will produce corresponding variations in pond depth and shape.
Combined with other reclamation efforts [refer to Exhibit E: Reclamation Plan], final pond
contours will take on an appearance potentially different than that portrayed,but in general,not
beyond the typical limits indicated.
Ponds will be established in IV, V, VI, and II. The Settling Pond(s), Wash Pond {I}, and III,
will be revegetated at approximate original contours. Weld County Road 17 is proposed to be
relocated to the area shown for purposes of improved safety to the traveling public, and to area
residents on Section 28, since the road can be curved to extend away from the present structures.
b) Portrayal of the proposed final land use for each portion of the affected lands.
As indicated in Exhibit E-Reclamation Plan,the balance of affected lands remaining above water
will be stabilized with vegetation and returned to general agriculture until residential,commercial,
or industrial development occurs.
EXHIBIT F- Reclamation Plan Map 1
Colorado Division of Mineral s&Geology Regular Impact [112] Construction Material Permit
Sand Land,Inc. - Kurtz Resource Recovery &Development Project -January 1999
Exhibit G - Water Information
6.4. 7
I) If the operation is not expected to directly affect surface or groundwater systems, a
statement of that expectation shall be submitted.
While the operation does not intend to directly affect any surface waters under the present
proposal, groundwater will be exposed by resource recovery operations. Ground waters will be
pumped during extraction activities and returned to the system. Subsequent to extraction,pumps
will be removed and the resulting basin will fill to groundwater level [apx. 5.0±to 10.0±ft. from
the present day surface over the majority of the upland terrace and 1.0±to 2.0±feet and greater
over the wetland and pasture land of the lower terrace, where applicable].
A substitute water supply plan for purposes of augmenting evaporative loss of exposed
groundwater is under development in cooperation with the Colorado Division of Water Resources,
Office of the State Engineer [refer to correspondence from the Office of the State Engineer of 22
January 1999, following]. Additional information concerning this submittal is available upon
request.
2) If the operation is expected to directly affect surface or groundwater systems, the
Operator/Applicant shall:
a) Locate on the map(in Exhibit C)tributary water courses, wells, springs, stock water
ponds, reservoirs, and ditches on the affected land and on adjacent lands where such structures
may be affected by the proposed mining operations;
These features are visible on the attending aerial photograph on Exhibit C-1: Pre-Mining Plan
Map. Also identified are potential wetlands and waters of the United States, as delineated by
Savage and Savage, Inc., whose report follows.
b) Identify all known aquifers; and
There are no aquifers known to us at the time of this submittal.
c) Submit a brief statement or plan showing how water from dewatering operations or from
runoff from disturbed areas,piled material and operating surfaces will be managed to protect
against pollution of either surface or groundwater(and where applicable, control pollution in a
manner that is consistent with water quality discharge permits), both during and after the operation.
A copy of the Process Water and Storm Water Discharge Permit Application and Management
Plan, as required or otherwise submitted to the Colorado Department of Public Health and
Environment-Water Quality Control Division,follows. As indicated under Exhibit D -Mining
Plan:
Precedent to extraction activities,a basin will be extracted in the NorthWest corner
of Section 28 {I}, to function as recycling wash water and receiving basin for reject
fines for the intended Plant/Processing activities {II and III}. Since the basin will
need to be excavated in a dry state,the site {I} will need to be dewatered.
Up to two settling basins will be established on Section 29 to facilitate clean water
discharge under an approved Colorado Department of Health Storm Water/Process
Water Discharge Permit. Since the settling ponds are essentially smaller,they can
be excavated wet and avoid potential discharge of suspended solids since there is a
EXHIBIT G-Water Information 1
Colorado Division of Minerals& Geology Regular Impact [1.12] Construction Material Permit
Sand Land,Inc. - Kurtz Resource Recovery &Development Project - January 1999
Exhibit G - Water Information
chicken and the egg problem of creating yet another settling basin for a settling
basin.
Regardless, once the settling basins are established, the wash pond {I) can be
created. Once established, the settling basins will only be needed when cleaning
out the wash pond solids for use as fill,product, or use as a soil/soil amendment.
Otherwise, it is the intent to recycle wash pond water as a closed system.
Except for minor and temporary anomalies, slopes resulting from extraction
activities will be established by concurrent grading to 3h:ly, although initial
extraction may result in temporary slopes up to lh:lv until backfilled with shale,
overburden and soil. The majority of resulting slopes will drain internally into the
future pond basin and are not anticipated to result in any off-site impacts due to
erosion or stormwater runoff. The gentle to flat topography of the native site tends
to aid in overall stability above the planned areas of extraction. While some erosion
of mined slopes will be evident subsequent to extraction, over the shoulder soil
placement and revegetation(delineated under Exhibit E-Reclamation Plan)will
provide cover for both near and long term stability of affected lands remaining
above water level of the finished ponds.
3) The Operator/Applicant shall provide an estimate of the project water requirements
including flow rates and annual volumes for the development, mining and reclamation phases of
the project.
Water use of the plant site will utilize approximately 4,000.0±gal./min./day for dust suppression
of processing activities. The wash pond will provide 500,000.0±gal. continuously, with a net
loss of approximately 4% to 2,000.0±tons average of processed material per day of operation.
4) The Operator/Applicant shall indicate the projected amount from each of the sources of
water to supply the project water requirements for the mining operation and reclamation.
An abundant right to water is available,comprised of three shares of the Last Chance Ditch.
Information will be provided to the Colorado Division of Water Resources -Office of the State
Engineer in the substitute water supply plan.
5) The Operator/Applicant shall affirmatively state that the Operator/Applicant has acquired(or
has applied for)a national Pollutant Discharge Elimination System(NPDES)permit from the Water
Quality Control Division at the Colorado Department of Health, if necessary.
A copy of the Process Water and Storm Water Discharge Permit Application and Management
Plan, as required or otherwise submitted to the Colorado Department of Public Health and
Environment-Water Quality Control Division,follows.
EXHIBIT G-Water Information 2
Colorado Division of Minerals & Geology Regular Impact [112] Construction Material Permit
Sand Land, Inc. - Kurtz Resource Recovery & Development Project -January 1999
JAN-22-1999 10.09 DIU WATER RESOURCES 303 866 3589 P.02/02
STATE OF COLORADO
OFFICE OF THE STATE ENGINEER
Division of Water Resources
Department of Natural Resources
1313 Sherman Street,Room 818 January 22, 1999 - "�2
Denver,Colorado 80203
Phone(303)866-3581 w• en•
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Governorcrnor
James S.Lochhead
From: Bill McIntyre, Water Resource Engineer Executive Di rector
Mal a Simpson
To: Bran Janes, Varra Companies Sure Engineer
Subj: Gravel Pit Substitute Water Supply Plan for Kurtz Ranch
1. The following comments are intended to assist in completing the submittal
of the above referenced proposed gravel pit operation. The February 1996 draft
guidelines for sand and gravel pit substitute water supply plans were used to
generate the needed items.
A filing fee of$1343 is required
Estimation of depletions from project pit operations and exposed
groundwater
Estimation of stream monthly depletions resulting from the pit operations
in comparison to historic use of the replacement water
Evaluation of historic native vegetation consumptive use if a credit is to be
applied
Estimation of historic consumptive use of crops for water to be changed to
replacement purposes or identification of other replacement water such as
reservoir storage, nontributory water or transbasin water
Determine firm yield (dry year) of transferred Last Chance Ditch Company
shares (3 shares).
Document extent of land to be removed from irrigation for those lands
associated with the above referenced 3 shares.
Provide detailed accounting of estimated monthly depletions and
accretions to the stream system resulting from the replacement water.
Hopefully, the above list will assist in completing the required submittal
materials. Please call me should you have further comments or questions.
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PRET:ACE:
This Storm Water Management Plan applies to all existing and future sites as specified [or later
revised] in Table#1, below. This Plan supersedes all previous Plans and is effective commencing
1 January 1999, and as subsequently revised. Any revisions to this Plan are effective per the date
modified. Site specific variations and revisions to this Plan are effective per the date modified and
made part of this Plan as Addendums, as specified in Table#1,below:
Table#1 -Plan Locations:
ADDENDUM *COG#: **DMG#: I SITE NAME I EXPIRATION DATE
Pending Pending Kurtz Pending
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* COG = Colorado Department of Health storm and/or process water permit number.
* * DMG = Colorado Division of Minerals & Geology - Office of Mined Land Reclamation.
* ** This table will be amended, commencing with Addendum E, for any New COG Permits
approved after 1 January 1999, and will be applied to this Plan, as described above and below, here-
in, or as otherwise modified or revised. Where appropriate, the Plan is effective and applied
retroactively, regardless of whether the site is identified in the Addendum, by permit, or otherwise, per
the date of the DMG permit, for those locations where a COG Permit is determined as required after
15 December 1997., but was not applied for, or otherwise approved or established on-site at the time
of the DMG permit, or by subsequent disturbance to permitted or unpermitted lands.
I. SITE MAPS
Current site maps are located in the Addendums and reflect:
Sand Land. Inc.
2130 South 96th Street Broomfield, CO 80020 Telephone (303) 666-6657 FAX 666-6743
UNIVERSAL STORM WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN - 15 DECEMBER 1997
- Mining site boundaries.
Access and haul roads.
- Storm water outfalls and an outline of the drainage area of each storm water outfall.
An estimate of the direction of flow.
Materials handling areas
- Each existing structural control measure to reduce pollutants in storm water runoff.
- Areas used for storage or disposal of overburden,materials, soils or wastes.
Areas used for mineral milling and processing.
- Springs, streams, wetlands, and other surface waters.
- Location of mine drainage or any other process water.
- Boundary of tributary area that is subject to effluent limitations.
- Date the map was prepared.
II. DESCRIPTION OF POTENTIAL POLLUTANT
SOURCES/MATERIAL
The primary pollutant is sediment created by exposure and movement of materials. Secondary
potential pollutants are fuel and oil leaked from traversing vehicles and heavy equipment. Minor
spillage can occur at fueling locations and where fuel generated stationary equipment is utilized.
The majority of stationary equipment is generated by electricity and is not considered a significant
potential source of pollution. A tertiary source of pollutants is spent containers.
III. STORM WATER QUALITY CONTROLS
A. SWMP Administrator: -All duties for the management and control of storm water via this
plan are delegated by and the responsibility of Christopher L. Varra,President- Sand Land,Inc.
B. Materials Handling and Spill Prevention: - All materials are hauled to the processing plant
internally and are not anticipated to breach the internal drainage of each site. Control of soil and
overburden is detailed under part C, below. Stockpile material at the plant/processing location is
deterred from exiting the site by its large size and surrounding topography/obstructions.
Anticipated chemical pollution would be from minor leaks of diesel fuel, gasoline, or oils
[lubricants, hydraulic fluids, crankcase oil]. Equipment leaks are checked daily and repairs
ordered where leaks are observed. Repairs on heavy equipment are made inside a covered shop.
Oil from all locations [including filters and oil changes] is recycled in a waste oil burner that is used
to heat the shop at that location.
Where noticeable leaks are observed on the ground, the material is removed by front end loader,
brought to the refueling stations, and added to the internal berms. There are minor incidents of this
kind. If larger spills occur,the material will be placed in covered leakproof containers and hauled
to an appropriate landfill certified to dispose of contaminated soil/overburden.
Absorbents are maintained at all refueling locations to attend to any incidental spills. Dikes or
berms around fuel/oil tanks are intended to contain the maximum volume of the fuel/oil tank in the
event of a rupture or spill. Tanks in flood plain locations are required by Weld County
Government to be anchored in the event of flooding.
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Sand Land, Inc.
2130 South 96th Street Broomfield, CO 80020 Telephone (303) 666-6657 FAX 666-6743
UNIVERSAL STORM WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN - 15 DECEMBER 1997
C. Erosion and Sediment Controls: - Sediment is controlled by perimeter ditches and roads
that prevent escape of material due to storm water. Vegetation acts to buffer adjacent lands due to
established set backs. Where barren outslopes [outfall(s)] exist, those areas will be stabilized with
vegetation,mulch, or other traditional soil conservation measures or structures, including hay bales
or other appropriate methods. If necessary,the upper portion of outslopes will be bermed or cut to
divert upland overland flow away from the outslope, limiting it to the influences of direct
precipitation.
Primary concerns will be to control gully and rill erosion on outslope areas, and prevent the
transportation or detached of material from exposed ground originating on internal portions of the
site. Where road surfaces are compact, treatment of those areas will not be necessary since
protection of off-site areas will not be significantly influenced due to the low level of detachment
over these locations. Sediment laden waters flowing over roads will be directed back to internal
portions of the site or onto vegetated buffers or waterways. Roads are relatively flat and do not
support a significant watershed.
Final stability of each site is secured subsequent to extraction operations as part of reclamation
required by DMG. The majority of excavation causes storm water to drain internally. All grades
will be established at 3h:ly or flatter and will be revegetated to predominantly native vegetation.
Any resulting ponds will be self-contained and possibly lined.
D. Testing for Non-Storm Water: - Unless directed by the Colorado Department of Health,
Testing for Non-Storm Water is not required. Process water is tested according to the terms of
each permit.
IV. ADDENDUMS
Any Site Specific variations to this Plan are provided in Addendums following this page [refer to
Preface, above].
Sand Land, Inc. 3
2130 South 96th Street Broomfield, CO 80020 Telephone (303) 666-6657 FAX 666-6743
Savage and Savage
practical solutions for environmental problems
Land Restoration and Reclamation Services
464 West Sumac Court 303 666-7372 telephone
Louisville, Colorado 80027-2227 303 665-6808 facsimile
Transmittal
To: Mr. Chris Varra
Company: Varra Companies
Address: 12910 WCR 13
City, State, Zip: Longmont, CO 80504
Phone: (303) 666-6657
Via: Priority Mail
From: Michael Savage
Company: Savage and Savage, Inc.
Project: Kurtz Development Project; Wetlands,
T&E Species
Phone: (303) 666-7372
Fax: (303) 665-6808
Date: 12/21/98 9:56 AM Mountain Time
Comments: Chris, enclosed is the final jurisdictional wetland delineation
for the Kurtz Development Project. Also enclosed is a letter of
concurrence with our request for disqualification for the Preble's meadow
jumping mouse on your property in Section 28. With this concurrence,
and the concurrence forwarded earlier regarding the Ute ladies-tresses
orchid, Varra Companies has no obligations to conduct surveys for either
of these species in Section 28.
Please call with any questions.
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VARRA COMPANIES
KURTZ DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
JURISDICTIONAL WETLAND DELINEATION
AND "WATERS OF THE UNITED STATES"
IDENTIFICATION AND MAPPING
FIRESTONE, COLORADO
Prepared by: Savage and Savage, Inc.
464 West Sumac Court
Louisville, Co 80027
(303) 666-7372 telephone
(303) 665-6808 fax
December 1998
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1.
INTRODUCTION
I.
SITE CHARACTERISTICS
2.
STUDY METHODS
4.
RESULTS
5.
SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS
6.
LITERATURE CITED
7.
APPENDIX 8.
FIGURES
1. General Location Map 9.
2. Jurisdictional Wetland Boundaries, "Waters of the United States" map pocket
and Jurisdictional Wetland Sample Point Locations
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A jurisdictional wetland delineation was conducted October 1, 2, 5 and November 11,
1998 by Savage and Savage within the boundaries of the proposed Kurtz Development
project. The majority of jurisdictional wetlands were found within the northwest
section of the property. A north-south ditch segment within the east quarter of the
property was later identified as a jurisdictional wetland. The property was evaluated
for the three criteria for jurisdictional wetlands; hydrophytic vegetation, hydric soils,
and a hydrologic regime indicative of inundation or saturation. Jurisdictional wetlands
were identified and mapped in five locations within the property. Jurisdictional
wetlands and "waters of the United States" were identified within and adjacent to the
Last Chance Ditch in the northeast quarter of Section 29, and within and along the
north-south drainage ditch in Section 28. St. Vrain Creek flows from southwest to
north within the property in Section 29, and is considered "waters of the United
States", with jurisdictional wetlands along its banks. A farm pond adjacent to the
abandoned railroad right-of-way and the Last Chance Ditch contains "waters of the
United States" and jurisdictional wetlands along its edges, both inside and outside the
pond embankment. Jurisdictional wetlands are also found in a mosaic throughout
primary and secondary alluvial terraces above the St. Vrain in Section 29, and are
expressed as wet meadows, predominantly associated with relict oxbows and
microtopographic swales.
INTRODUCTION
{ Savage and Savage was contracted by Varra Companies to delineate an area thought to
contain jurisdictional wetlands within the boundaries of the Kurtz Development project.
The area of interest is accessed by driving 3.9 miles east of Interstate 25 on Colorado
Highway 66, turning south onto a farm road which forms the boundary between
Sections 28 and 29. The Kurtz development is bounded on the north by Colorado
Highway 66, the cast and south by farm roads, and the west by St. Vrain Creek. The
property is located within the E' NE''A of Section 29 and the NW'/a and N1/2 SW of
Section 28, T3N, R67W of the 6th prime meridian in Weld County, Colorado. The
USGS 7.5 minute quadrangle "Gowanda" contains the area of interest. The latitude of
the center of the area of interest is 40°11'57"N and the longitude of the center of the
area is 104°54'00"W. The UTM coordinates for the center of the area are 4449700mN
and 508480mE.
The purpose of this delineation was to identify and map jurisdictional wetlands and
"waters of the United States" within the area of interest in advance of final planning for
mineral extraction and development of this area. The jurisdictional wetland delineation
was conducted in conjunction with an assessment of habitat for the Preble's meadow
jumping mouse and Ute ladies'-tresses orchid. Fieldwork was conducted October 1, 2,
and 5, 1998 by Michael Savage of Savage and Savage and November 11, 1998 by
Michael and Edith Savage of Savage and Savage.
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SITE CHARACTERISTICS
Topography and Geornorphic Features
Within Section 29, the area of interest is contained within the primary and secondary
alluvial terraces of St. Vrain Creek. These terraces are elevated from one to four feet
above the ambient water level of St. Vrain Creek. Within the area surveyed,
Ir' microtopographic differences exist which can be identified as relict oxbows or channels
of St. Vrain Creek. The area surveyed also contains the Last Chance Ditch and a farm
pond. The Last Chance Ditch flows from the eastern boundary of the area of interest
through the property northwest until it intersects St. Vrain Creek north of the property
boundary. The farm pond was constructed along the western edge of the tertiary
alluvial terrace.
The property within Section 28 is elevated approximately ten feet above the secondary
alluvial terrace of St. Vrain Creek. This area can be considered a tertiary alluvial
terrace of the St. Vrain drainage. The southern boundary of the property is the
quaternary alluvial terrace which is further elevated (approximately six feet) above the
tertiary terrace.
Vegetation
Vegetation within the primary and secondary alluvial terraces of Section 29 can be
broadly categorized as riparian woodland, wet meadow, and upland. The area adjacent
to St. Vrain Creek within the primary alluvial terrace was classified as riparian
woodland. A tall (up to 30 m.) overstory of Populus deltoides (plains cottonwood) is
the dominant vegetation. The understory is low and largely comprised of the cool
season grass Poa pratensis (Kentucky bluegrass). This community is notable in the
absence of a shrub understory, common in riparian woodlands of the Colorado east
slope.
Within the confines of the secondary alluvial terrace, both wet meadow and upland
vegetation communities were identified. Wet meadow vegetation appeared
predominantly in microtopographic swales (relict oxbows), below the embankment of
the farm pond, and along the banks of the Last Chance Ditch. Vegetation of the wet
meadows was characteristic of hydric conditions. The dominant plants of this
vegetation community include a number of sedge species in the Carex, Cyperus,
Schoenoplectus, and Scirpus genera, as well as the dominant rush species Juncus
arcticus. Several grasses which prefer moist to wet conditions were found, including
Horde=jubatum (meadow foxtail), and Distichlis spicata (saltgrass).
Upland vegetation was found in topographically elevated areas of the secondary alluvial
terrace. Vegetation within this type was represented by species found in mesic to semi-
xeric conditions. As the entire area had been grazed, many of the species found in the
upland community were introduced or weedy. Clumps of Rosa arkansana (wild rose)
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were often found in this vegetation type. The dominant grasses included Pon pratensis
(Kentucky bluegrass) and Agropyron smithii (western wheatgrass). Cirsium canadensis
(Canada thistle), Carduus nutans (musk thistle), Melilotus offcinale (yellow
sweetclover), and Tarantella) oulicinale (dandelion) were the most frequently observed
forb species.
The native vegetation of areas in Section 28 has been largely replaced by annual
agricultural crops, including corn, sugar beets, and forage. Remaining native
vegetation is restricted to small patches adjacent to irrigation ditches, and is comprised
largely of Populus dcltoides individuals and Salix exigua clumps.
Hydrology
As evidenced by the significantly different vegetation communities, the hydrologic
regime of the area of interest is largely determined by topography and elevation.
Upland areas above the relict oxbows and topographic lows are dry, with no evidence
of ponding or water retention. Within the microtopographic lows, there is standing
water or evidence of standing water during the growing season. Below the farm pond,
it appears that the embankment and/or bottom of the pond is porous, as the soils are
saturated immediately below the embankment. The farm pond was holding water
during the course of the field investigation. The Last Chance Ditch was flowing during
the field investigation, as was St. Vrain Creek.
The surface hydrology of the areas developed for agriculture in Section 28 has been
altered. Based on the surrounding topography, it appears that historically, surface
water drainages were present which drained the quaternary and tertiary alluvial terraces
and traversed the lower alluvial terraces on their course to St. Vrain Creek. Evidence
of these historical surface drainages can be observed in Sections 4, 5, 6, 32, and 33.
These drainages may have been intercepted (as evidenced by the Lupton Bottom Ditch
immediately below the tertiary alluvial terrace in Sections 5, 32, and 33), or modified
and channelized (Last Chance Ditch and the ditch in Section 28).
Soils
Soils within the area of interest are representative of their genesis and topographic
position. The Natural Resource Conservation Service (USDA, 1980) identifies five
soil map units within the property. The primary alluvial terrace contains Bankard
sandy loam soils. This soil is comprised of deep, somewhat excessively drained soils
from recent alluvial sources. Bankard soils arc not listed as hydric in the national list
of hydric soils (USACE, 1987). Soils of the secondary alluvial terrace and a portion of
the tertiary terrace are considered aquolls and aquepts, formed from alluvial sources
along bottomlands and floodplains. Aquoll and aquept soils are identified as hydric by
definition (USA.CE, 1987). On the tertiary alluvial terrace, Altvan loam, flooded
aquolls and aquepts, and Nunn clay loams are mapped. Altvan and Nunn series soils
arc deep, well-drained soils formed in alluvial and/or eolian deposits.
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^ STUDY METHODS
1 Varra Companies provided Savage and Savage with a detailed aerial photograph which
identified and located the arca of interest and adjacent surrounding areas. Upon arrival
at the site, the study area boundaries were driven and walked, and the character of the
area was established.
After establishing the boundaries and reference points for mapping purposes, a
jurisdictional wetland survey was conducted. The survey and delineation was conducted
in accordance with the requirements of the Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation
Manual (USACE, 1987). To determine the areas are subject to Corps jurisdiction,
three criteria were evaluated: (1) evidence of a hydrologic regime reflecting saturation
or periodic inundation by surface or ground water of sufficient duration and frequency,
(2) soils which are considered hydric by classification or field characteristics indicating
anaerobic conditions, and (3) a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted to areas of
wetland hydrology and soils.
At sixteen sample points within the property the three criteria were evaluated.
Dominant individual plant species were identified, and their wetland indicator status
was assessed at each sample point (USFWS, 1988). Evidence of the hydrologic regime
at the sample point was collected and evaluated. A soil test pit was dug using a bucket
auger to a depth of at least 18 inches. The soil horizons were inspected and described
using texture, soil color (Munsell, 1992), and moisture. Observations were recorded
on USACE approved data sheets, and are attached in the Appendix. Color photographs
of several of the sample points and the area of interest were taken and arc being
maintained in the permanent data file with the original field data sheets.
Sample point locations were located through distance and bearing measurements to the
established reference points. The perimeter of the jurisdictional wetland areas was
established through distance and bearing measurements or survey transccts. "Waters of
the United States" and jurisdictional wetland measurements and locations were
transferred to the base aerial photograph using GIS and CAD techniques at Acklam
Associates in Brighton, Colorado. Area measurements of the "waters of the United
States" and jurisdictional wetlands were made using the GIS system.
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RESULTS
Jnrrsdretionai Wetlands
Jurisdictional wetlands were identified and mapped in four locations in Section 29 and
one location in Section 28. Jurisdictional wetlands were identified adjacent to the Last
Chance Ditch, which traverses the area from east to northwest. A farm pond contained
jurisdictional wetlands along its edges, both inside and outside the pond embankment.
At the time of the survey, jurisdictional wetlands inside the pond embankment were
inundated by "waters of the United States". Jurisdictional wetlands were also found in
a mosaic throughout the study area, and were expressed as wet meadows,
predominantly associated with relict oxbows and microtopographic swales.
Jurisdictional wetlands were found along the banks of St. Vrain Creek, though this area
was considered outside the potential area of disturbance for the purposes of this
investigation. Within Section 28, the north-south drainage ditch was deduced to be a
jurisdictional wetland by the Corps. Field investigations revealed that areas within the
ditch met the requirements for designation as jurisdictional wetlands. The enclosed
map illustrates the jurisdictional wetland boundaries, and "waters of the United States".
The total area of jurisdictional wetlands within the property was 9.26 acres. Of this
total, Section 29 jurisdictional wetlands accounted for 8.05 acres, with the wet
meadows accounting for 5.73 acres, the farm pond comprising 0.95 acres, and the Last
Chance Ditch contributing 1.37 acres. Within Section 28, the drainage ditch contained
1.21 acres of wetlands.
Watots of die United Slates
"Waters of the United States" were also identified within the area of interest. The Last
Chance Ditch, while an irrigation ditch, is contained within a natural channel in this
area, and as such comes under the jurisdiction of the Army Corps of Engineers. The
farm pond contained standing water which was determined to be "waters of the United
States". St. Vrain Creek and its associated marshes and backwater channels were
identified as "waters of the United States", though the Varra Companies do not plan to
disturb this area. The drainage ditch in Section 28 also contains "waters of the United
States". Acreages of the waters arc included in the wetland areas identified above, as
the waters within the property all contain submergent wetlands.
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1 .
SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS
A survey for jurisdictional wetlands and "waters of the Unites States" was conducted
within the Kurtz Development Project site northeast of Firestone, Colorado on October
1, 2, 5, and November II , 1998. Areas which met the 1987 USACE Wetland
Delineation Manual criteria for jurisdictional wetlands were identified, sampled, and
mapped. Jurisdictional wetlands were found adjacent to the Last Chance Ditch, within
and adjacent to a farm pond, and within microtopographic lows on the primary and
secondary alluvial terraces above St. Vrain Creek and within a north-south drainage
ditch in Section 28. "Waters of the United States" were identified within the Last
Chance Ditch, the farm pond, St. Vrain Creek, and the drainage ditch.
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LITERATURE CITED
Kollmorgen Instruments Corp. 1992. Munsell° Soil Color Charts. Newburg, NY
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. 1987. Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation
Manual. Technical Report Y-87-1. Department of the Army, Waterways Experiment
Station, Vicksburg, Mississippi
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 1988. National List of Plant Species That Occur in
Wetlands: Central Plains (Region 5). U.S. Department of Interior, Fish and Wildlife
Service Research and Development, Biological Report 88(26.5), Washington, D.C.
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service. 1980. Soil Survey of Weld
County, Colorado; Southern Part.
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DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
I .
Project/Site: KuTZTZ D 'F],OPµat.tr PKOIaGT Date: p/1 /yx
Applicant/Owner: vARRA COMPAta(HS County: _waL1)
Investigator: µ.5- Shay;r- State: cowaA.op
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? cNo Community ID: p,tW t C)tJt)
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes No Transect ID:
Is the area a potential Problem Area? ' Yes No Plot ID: �7G
(If needed, explain on reverse.) •
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
1. CO.teb Nk'tt'e 013. 9.
2. ¶VNR.�.. c lyp t�-. ji4'1?`P. r P.C VJ 10.
3. 0.M{,yll,r'i. h t1.{phl'S F11:{(P> V P1_. 11.
4. 12.
5. 13.
6. 14.
7. 15.
8.
16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OUL, FACW or MC 4-
(excluding FAC-1.
6,7 to
Remarks: DI',i- INC 1— LOGO TO Itrg, lrpa(-,';1C, (',V,'P�L1. COY'.:1i 1'.,;f11"�"•J
1 _
• HYDROLOGY
Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
_Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge Primary Indicators:
_Aerial Photographs _Inundated
_Other Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
No Recorded Data Available 7 ' Water Marks
Drill Linos
_Sediment Deposits
Feld Observations: _Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Secondary Indicators (2 or more required):
Depth of Surface Water: X Oxidized Root Channel, in Upper 12 Inches
_Water-Stained Leaves
Depth to Free Water in Pit: 22 tl (in.) _Local Soil Survey Data
FAC-Neutral Test
Depth to Saturated Soil: NP� fin.) _Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks: Rck vo QCCvrerrX tvl e,Fui Pri- ow/ 10 rtltWµl4�
Cr
SOILS
Map Unit Name
(Series and Phase):
Drainage Class: _
Taxonomy (Subgroup): Field Observations
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• Confirm Mopped Type? Yes No
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Color Mottle Colors Mottle
finches} Horizon Muneell Moist) Texture, Concretions,
f (Mtlnsell Moist) _ Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc.
g V Z., uL s 4vc;1 A.!
tt C LA`{ LflXNI.4 r
16 t7-J, r
r r
Hydric Soil Indicators:
Histosol _Concretions
Histic Epipedon _High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
Sulfidic Odor _Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Aquic Moisture Regime Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
4 Reducing Conditions Listed on National Hydric Soils List
Gleyed or Low-Chrome Colors J�( Other(Explain in Remarks)
Remarks: SAL.? ACCtlf�tVGA'((,G11 {P (?,f C. l-i"CIr
WETLAND DETERMINATION .
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? (Yes: No (Circle)
Wetland Hydrology Present? {"eO (Circle)
Hydric Soils Present? Yes No /---��i
� Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? l Yes No
Remarks:
1;Z° PO11-IT I'S VI Srh>.>T
. I
Approved by HQUSACE 2i
•
I-i
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project/Site: KURT? Dtga.opµtj- P1zo c Date: _ 1O/i /qg
Applicant%Owner: vA22A Com9A1,i . County: wttp
Investigator: lq.5. SIaYA� state:
_ C.OLotzA.1)Q
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? i � No Community ID: rz..
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? rl-�cr�r GF
Ycs t s� Transact ID:
Is the area a potential Problem Area? • Yes o Plot ID: a7z
(If needed, explain on reverse.) .. .
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species
Stratum Indicator
1. AgYO Ye'vt 5wt•rlek-% 1M-42Z. (!1'l. 9._
2. 1O.
•
3. 11.
4,
12.
5. 13.
6. 14.
7. 15.
a. 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are O8L. FACW or FAC
(excluding FAC-). CAI
Remarks: V4ilp r r-C:�C(� 0.4Aa
I ke.41-f.rdem(&µ , d wC CCc,t 1
HYDROLOGY
Recorded Date (Describe in Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Stream. Lake, or Tide Gauge Primary Indicators:
Aerial Photographs _Inundated
Other Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
No Recorded Data Available - Water Marks
Drift Lines
Sediment Deposits
Field Observations:
( Drainage Patterns in Wetlands •
/ Secondary Indicator, (2 or more required):
• Depth of Surface Water: t (in.) Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
Water-Stained Leaves
Depth to Free Water in Pit: h-l/i\ (in.) `Local Soil Survey Date
FAC-Neutral Test
Depth to Saturated Soil: N J i (in.) _Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
--
•
SOILS
Map Unit Name - •
M . r
•
(Series and Phase): '
• Drainage Class:
Taxonomy (Subgroup): • Field Observations
' Confirm Ma ppad Type? Yes No
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Color Mottle Colors
(inches) Horizon Mottle Texture, Concretions,
(Mansell Moist) 1Mune ell Moist) Abundence/Contrast Structure, etc.
[� s" 317_ Ngulr Wim�o-rh.
t) st�ltii LoAfA, A[ ^f vc�C
8-zit Cf tpti R 4/A- Ho)✓t
+t4C, MSC) MatST
•
Hydric Soil Indicators: NFJN[«
Hiatosol
-- _Concretions
_Histic Epipedon _High Organic Content in Surface layer in Sandy Soils
Sulfidic Odor _Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Aquic Moisture Regime Listed on Local Hydric
Reducing Conditions -- Soils List
_OthListerd Eo National Hydric Soils List
Cloyed or Low•Chroma Colors _Other(Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
WETLAND DETERMINATION •
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No (Circle)
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes o (Circle)
Hydric Soils Present? Yes 2, Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? Yes 'o
Remarks:
IxfrtON 292° n71 TO POI -it z
•
Approved by HGUSACE 2/
_l
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project/Site: Kam? 1J Ja.Pµ0:141- PrZoNzor Date: _►Ol►/9c5
Applicant%Owner: vp,12.R6 C,OMPAN(1S County: well)
Investigator: g A State:
G4L417-P.bCm
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? ) No Community ID: i� 1rArt
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes iii - Transect ID:
• Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes .x?" Plot ID: Lt?
(lf needed, explain on reverse.)
VEGETATION •• Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
1. �1eC:GiAL--1`.• Spec(Q b µL]7.6 4t3>w _ 9.
z. 10.
3. 11.
4. 12.
5. 13.
6. 14.
7. 15.
a. 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW or FAC
(excluding FAC-I. 10�°Zp
Remarks: Localized FttlCS/t oc ctee(Cv-v\e, 04A v.YloAtcl .14,vvct(S . HiQi, Irci.-0.A 1G rcypt,iLicll��.
HYDROLOGY
Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators: t %/
Stream, Lake. or Tide Gauge Primary Indicators:
_Aerial Photographs _Inundated
Other Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
_No Recorded Date Available —Water Marks
Drift Lines
Sediment Deposits
Field Observations: Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Secondary Indicators (2 or more required):
Depth of Surface Water: 1J/A, (in.) Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
Water-Stained Leaves
Depth to Free Water in Pit:
ri1j\ (in.) Local Soil Survey Data
FAC-Noutral Test
Depth to Saturated Soil: (in.) Other (Explain in Remarks)
)
Remarks:
•
SOILS .
•
Map Unit Name
(Series and Phase): ' ' •
Drainage Class: _
Taxonomy (Subgroup)' Field Observations ti
Confirm Mapped Type? Yes No •
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Color Mottle Colors Mottle
inches Horizon (Munson, Moist) (Munsnll Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure etc.
O"�, /} 2•S\( 3/z.- ?Wt.-1W-
rt `.It-' y CLAY t-bAM
3-23 13 (Qyr a%‘ NON)
SAN9'4 LOAM, Mby1Y
21- 29'1 C Ib y(z 4/'� N61.iC.
t� CLA fi MAST' lrzS Ai
'�-2I4 G 10"f it c-/4 NOWC 5ANt: t
J t��1 14101 T
Hydric Soil Indicators: (.../01,11:i
Histosol _Concretions
_Histic Epipedon
on _High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
_Sulhdic Odor _Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
_Aquic Moisture Regime _Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
_Reducing Conditions Listed on National Hydric
Gleyed or Low-Chrome Colors — Soils List
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks: Gigstlatal:4 teed VVtt[I.. { ,t VGYtc J
II �L+Gr.", r'e'�V 4ttYi .
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? ea7No (Circle)
Wetland Hydrology Present? yes (Circle)
Hydric Soils Present? Yes o Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? Yes ®
Remarks: 14 t k +ofr.h
9 Fyn+.;1t�t, rovnl w�,t-� Hk-t)
Loco+tirt,, y 3° 246 ' TT1 pe l tJI-it z_
ppmved y
..J
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project/Site: KURT? 'pg.1eLDPµ1R- PTw p-cy- Date: 10/1 /' •
Applicant/Owner: vgprz-A CONPANtRc-,
County: wti≤Lp
Investigator: tA. S. c y k State:
a
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? wtn
No Community ID: niVntvevJ
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes Oro, Transact ID:
Is the area potential Problem Area? ' Yes (ge Plot ID: COO
(If needed, explain on reverse.) ...
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species p Stratum Indicator
1. Gar4y 4pltcle4 NGT4P: ort, s.
2. Piece he peat., Wgr?13 nr L to.
3.C/11.00 p ckts speck, Hi7(!. OPAL. 11.
4. 12.
5. 13.
6. 14.
7. 15.
8. - 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW or PAC ..
(excluding FAC-L icc a7_ww
Remarks: Dvf..41Y1 d kicky op�U)'1 IG vs le \Q.i'tcn-1 cct n tivt-e.4 v�
• HYDROLOGY
Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
_Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge Primary Indicators:
Aerial Photographs . _Inundated
_Other Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
No Recorded Data Available _Water Marks
Drift Lines
XSediment Deposits
Field Observations: Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Secondary Indicators (2 or more required):
Depth of Surface Water: 1JAN (in.) Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
7y"'Water-Stained Leaves
Depth to Free Water in Pit: I t1
(in.) Local Soil Survey Date
t1 FAC-Neutral Test
Depth to Saturated Soil: Q (in.) 1( Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks: A`ia Vial C- ,It gvl Cvvveict cr /
SOILS
Map Unit Name
(Series end Phase):
• Drainage Class:
Taxonomy (Subgroup): Field Observation,
Confirm Me
ppad Type? Yes No
Profile Description:
•
Depth Matrix Color Mottle Colors
1inches HorizonMottle Texture, Concretion,
----.1.. jMuneell Moist) jMuneal_ I_ M�st(_ Abundance/Contrast Co�treyt Structure etc.
0-Z tl IOy�2�/1... ._- :_ SY-NIF O.M. KI?'-'r
-^ —WO
2'12�� (3 Y.C. ti', SIL A.rVll x� S•.-.
----__ Shy i RL^'4cY sr�uznT>
12R0 Cr IO`IIZ i�3 Nt4�C
SANS 11.2.62g En.?.
?L'
Hydric Soil Indicators:
Histosol
Histic Epipedon _Concretions
Sulfidic Odor _High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
Aquic Moisture Regime —Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
fteduti Conditions _Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
Gle ed or Low- _Listed on National Hydric Soils List
Y Chrome Colors Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks: Siget\tr.c&- .- :'•W'•. Iv\ A LK'yt20n. I r 1#4L
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present)
N
Wetland Hydrology Present] t (Circle) .._
No (Circle)
Hydric Soils Present) YO]' No
Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland) Yeso
Remarks:
•
Ltathevlet.. -454 ) 303* 10 POtMT'slZ
Wove Y
DATA FORM
( ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project/Site: KURT? DVID...DPMat.rT P1zp
\cGt Date:
Applicant/Owner: VpQttfy CoMPANI AS County: w1SCD
Investigator: M.S SAVA( I— State: GOAnh—
LOf2
it tdoro
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? es e No Community ID: w �°a
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? es n_ Transect ID:
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes Tl Plot ID: rbs
(If needed, explain on reverse.)
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
1.bt4'le4,Its SP,co.\cl aelr-CS 0 9.
2.l &tct srrtrr, time, OPAL 10.
3. c'V x.U)X cv ,t v,v(5 ,01,;(11 , K'K-*I 11.
4. 12.
5. 13.
6. 14.
7. 15.
8. • 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are oeL, FACW or FAC
(excluding FAC-). 100°74
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
_Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge Primary Indicators:
_Aerial Photographs ' _Inundated
_Other _Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
_No Recorded Data Available _Water Marks
' Drift Lines
Sediment Deposits
Field Observations: x Drainage Patterns in Wetlands .
/f•
'. Secondary Indicators (2 or more required):
Depth of Surface Water: (in.) _Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
Water-Stained Leaves
Depth to Free Water in Pit: 1-1)4, (in.) Local Soil Survey Data
_FAC-Noutrol Test
Depth to Saturated Soil: l i/A (in.) _Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
SOILS
•
Map Unit Name
•
(Series and Phase): _
Drainage Class:
Taxonomy (Subgroup): Feld Observations--
Confirm Mapped Type? Yes No
Profile Descriot' n•
Depth Matrix Color
IDepths Mottle Colors Monte
+� Horizon fMuneall Mo' tl (Munsell M Texture, Concretions,
�at� Abundance/Contrast Structure etc.
LOOS C.
0-�-- A ? Sf2q
a �_ t•t0t�K
L--- DYtc 4/I
�-- — —�_ oXmiu srtzrqtluC� N�/� :�rrrrsrcvy
4r-- ye4 G — � cut
Hydric Soil Indicators:
_Histosol
_Histic EPiPedon _Concretions
_ Sulfidic Odor High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Aquic Moisture Regime
-N Reducing Conditions Listed on Local Hydric Soils list
CloyedReducing
or Low-Chrome Calory —listed on National Hydric Sails List
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Des No
Wetland Hydrology Present? — (Circle)
Hydric Soils Present? es Ng (Circle)
e No Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland?
"� es• Na
Remarks: A`) +1,e, v—+-1 Q U e-. QH t 1. - Dr•,
I ri( jar (I,IC\`1Cri'l''C].-A ((Crt.(Cl,
Loc0.bony. 4\s' lo - °° }P ?o, t 1--s-
',proved by
( DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project/Site: KURT? T><tgad9PµLir P120\ Date: 10A/99
ApplicanUOwner: Vpsz(LA GOMPM14I Pc-, County: WQLb
Investigator: M.5. StNYA r State: - coLotzi r0
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? ci No Community ID: Ma:A>
cryJ
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes tNa Transect ID:
Is the area a potential Problem Area? ` • Yes Plot ID: p
Ilf needed, explain on reverse.)
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
1. Caren p2C N2TLR OBI_ 9.
2. L'Z.C.ocW(Lri4 '-.p .UtS 14E12(5 Qf2* 10.
3-T(1.6 y 7L,cm-rura.la. 11Pkc" rsc-U 11.
4. 12.
S. 13.
6. 14.
7. 15.
6. 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are 013L. FACW or MC �
(excluding FAC-I. 63 /o
Remarks:
• HYDROLOGY
—Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge Primary Indicators:
_Aerial Photographs ' _Inundated
_Other a Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
No Recorded Data Available _Water Marks
" Drift Linos
Sediment Deposits
Field Observations: _Drainage Patterns in Wetlands .
Secondary Indicators (2 or more required):
Depth of Surface Water: N/1.. tin.) X Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
7`Water-Stained Leaves
Depth to Free Water in Pit: N/A (in.) Local Soil Survey Data
_FAC-Neutral Test
Depth to Saturated Soil: 111) (in.) _ Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
•
SOILS
•
•
Map Unit Name
(Series and Phase):
' Drainage Class:
Taxonomy (Subgroup): •
TFeld Observations
Confirm Ma pped Type? Yes No
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Color Mottle Colors
�)inches Horizon Mottle Texture. Concretions,
_ {Mines)) Moist) fMuneell M ' tl Abunden ea/C�ntrast Structure etc.
0-2 A �pYk 3r� ueNG�
Z—�,1 ----- -----___ It,M l.bhwl t'X��! trr r-
n fz S
`I ihttf �1'G`SINC4 10 rte'_+—
tit C S�`I( armaG
sNb_ �rlv� �nr/{ nYti'P
Hydric Soil Indicators:
_Hiatusol
_Histic Epipedon Concretions
_Sulfidic Odor _y High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
"Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Aquic Moisture Regime >''
_Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
Reducing Conditions _Listed on National Hydric Soils List
S.Gleyed or Low-Chrome Colors _Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydraphytic Vegetation Present? as No (Circle)
Wetland Hydrology Present) •as No (Circle)
Hydric Soils Present? es No
Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland) as No
Remarks:
LOCR4I WI 2271 J 3O TO PoIUT•3c3
•
pprove y
..1
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project/Site: KuTZT 2 Dv mopµ - Prao\>ro\ Date: to/I /q8
Applicant/Owner: vAR(zA cumpAw Pc.. County: "+LLD
h1-1. S. SAyAf t State: r,c2k2atsnn
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? No Community ID: rncgvow
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yeses Transect ID:
Is the area a potential Problem Area? ` Yes Plot ID:
(If needed, explain on reverse.) c:C)7
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant 5 ecies
P Stratum Indicator
1. CdYr�. ::..�:.C1gS 4=14, L*1— 9.
2. Sr:hoevtc furl", •-•pt'f:"> L1 t::P-F'
CET.,.(--- 10.
3. 9m ffa. L.tt, • Ikr-RP, FAG\? 11.
4.
12.
5.
13.
6.
14.
7. 15.
•
El.
16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW or FAC •
(excluding FAC-1. '1-•4-
Remarks: Pa lr\r• v. 1x11 - '�
r [� <'l�_. fNvn r:l v.r.} rj V.C\-f. t) �Coin C:... ft?`) ai'a4 CCrr" Iir
HYDROLOGY
_Recorded Date (Describe in Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
_Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge Primary Indicators:
_Aerial Photographs _Inundated
_Other _Saturated in U
No Recorded Data Available Pear 12 Inches
—" ,L Water Marks
Drift Lines
Sediment Deposits
Field Observation,: _,Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
•
Secondary Indicators (2 or more required):
Depth of Surface Water: NI/A (in.) `.�Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
Water-Stained Leaves
Depth to Free Water in RC 24" (in.) _Local Soil Survey Data
FAC-Neulrol last
Depth to Saturated Soil: 20" (in.) yL Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks: $,pIf eruc4 (en C✓rv 'Ire' /
4 C:. , N'. dui�CA Rr�f n::(" i fir
�"'
•
SOILS
Map Unit Name
(Series and Phase):
Drainage Class:
Taxonomy (Subgroup): - •
TField Observations`—�—
Confirm Mapped
Type? Yes No
Profile Description•
Depth Matrix Color Mottle Colors
inches Horizon fMuneell Mo' t) Mottle Texture, etc.Concretions,
jMunaeL�_ Abundance/Contrast Structure etc.7.5 y i' _a-_------
D-24 P 5Y4� tC,y 'kGliT ett:Yl W C�L'q`G� @/A
14-• ul-y, a,,,--- ...
s"-
__._,-- ==--__. 5417,II -rr> ••—
Hydric Soil Indicators:
Hiatosol
Histic Epipedon Concretion,
_Sulfidic Odor _.High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
A _Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
quic_ Moisture Regime
Reducing Condition, Listed on Local y Soils List
Cloyed or Low-Chroma Colors Listed on National Hydric Soils List
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks: Stq».c\Cawi oy A.A C- tAyee
wt. y00,1
eAeir
c1. n • ((areap) Ndt .ctvtq •i .r I/ir, hrc.ny .� earl. E cr
•
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? YJ•S No (Circle)
Wetland Hydrology Present? No, (Circle)
Hydric Soils Present? No
// Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? es No
Remarks: `larjrw w,ya-i true S OF` svw-ve/ w+'C0.
r�' /��<d }>t.�a,�� -ter /
Aire bC a tc.lilt? of it rrg0.i;. rL yv Ko -'.•r ret-l1(t.,.c —
1--000-11,04".1--000-11,04". 3a/4 I ZO ° •Ib Pntnl-r a:- 2 •
pprovo y
•
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
r.
Project/Site: kURT? •D 'JaOpMuy y- ProDvacc Date:
)0/79/1)
Applicant/Owner: vp r c
p zp compANI , County: wicL
Investigator: M.S. SgYA�r D
State: _ Gaol-won
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? e No Community ID: wwT
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes Ma7Ux9LJ
Is the area'a potential Problem Area? •
® Transect ID:
Yes 07 Plot ID: Oil FR
(If needed, explain on reverse.)
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species
P Stratum Indicator
1. JOINS, eZtf{(evs. }lk-tZ et C7fft 9.
2. (from,, =pc,Ct!', II rap.. OF SL- 10.
3. �'�.Oot-ltt),(.41t. :rYftP' t^1.-t'1. 11.
4-
12.
5.
13.
6. 14.
7.
15-
8.
• 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW or FAC
(excluding FAC-1. 100 r,g
Remarks: Mir Y':t..• .09 O_p ' ) t
• HYDROLOGY
Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
_Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge Primary Indicators:
_Aerial.Photographs _Inundated
_Other .4Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
No Recorded Data Available _Water Marks
Drift Lines
Sediment Deposits
Field Observations: _Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Secondary Indicators (2 or more required):
Depth of Surface Water: N/Pt (in.) _Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
Y Water-Stained Leaves
Depth to Free Water in Pit: 12`I lin.) ' / Local Soil Survey Data
_FAC-Neutral Test
Depth to Saturated Soil: 12" (in.) Other (Explain in Ramorksl
Remarks: `Gt I-4 (Ng 4..,‘-k f L-'.c/ Hy. 15-
LJv1Ici%Y'..
•
SOILS
Map Unit Name •
(Series and Phase): _
.. __ • Drainage Class:
-
Taxonomy (Subgroup); - Field Observations
Confirm Mapped
Type? Yes Na
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Color
mchas Horizon Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions,
1--_1 (Mongol' Moist) (Muneel_ I__ M�tl
Abunden�tr�st Structure etc.
4
t7-1 7;s
t_ .--16111
— 19e, c ov unn� Mr1sr. uxstr
N 7� r„ c�4\LD)cr?.—• U=/\tot'l1
Ctiv,{; Euxv.d.
19-zS+t' C 2.SY 5/z I0VRS
/
•
Hydric Soil Indicators:
_Histosol
Histic Epipedon Concretions
Sultidic Odor High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Aquic Moisture Regime
V Reducing Conditions _Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
Cl ed or Low- _Listed on National Hydric Soils List
..y. Y Chrome Colors - Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks: 9aTWn67•n"-: 4:'i:V./C?". T firc7!n I'v"E:;�. C Gear!
• Zan_ Th!n h.»r_ /a`reC -„ ,tl_
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? isle No
Wetland Hydrology Present? (Circle)
A No (Circle)
Hydric Soils Present? ea. No p
� Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? es No
Remars: 1-45 frog nl.)^it C- lee VJ c.� J. I n
LOCO.6e1/1 gel o 1, I .r l y1W�.7 y-IX'�lnr4� !e. .,. r., e•t 1. ;.1
'/ t4 �
par ova y - / ...._
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project/Site: KURT Dgs1eLopµt2y,ri- PIZON T- Date: 10/I/9P,
Applicant/Owner; vpgtzp Co*1PRNl6S County: WELD
Investigator: M. S- cnyAc tt State:
cot.orznc>n
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? cP No Community ID: Mu-AlLye,v
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes Transect ID:
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes Plot ID: o�,
(If needed, explain on reverse.)
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
1. Pat 5I t Hcna13 riC.0 9.
2. Ca-,t v,S nairze 11 7r p 1 Ff 't- to.
•
j 3._awes ept(A e> H, F.5 me vJ 11.
4. Medtrago lo1Aa)Si N T>P_ FAC 12.
s. �lix-at.A5 S�l�e �t� N �b FAC t) 13.
6. 14.
7. 15.
8. • 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OM_ FACW or FAC
(excluding FAC-1. '10 10
Remarks: VPor (•ot-tare, ctn.,Y;Ln% 7. occt, >u'S t-It et 1y GUNa,k c\ rx\r?..t,r ✓w'A.401.4.
HYDROLOGY
_Recorded Date (Describe in Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators: NBN
_Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge Primary Indicators:
_Aerial Photographs _Inundated
_Other _Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
No Recorded Data Available _Water Marks
Drift linos
Sediment Deposits
Field Observations: _Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Secondary Indicators (2 or more required):
Depth of Surface Water: (4/h lin.) _Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
Water-Stained Leaves
Depth to Free Water in Pit: p't
I ( (in.) _Local Soil Survey Data
_FAC-Neutral Test
Depth to Saturated Soil: I L IS'" li`n..) _Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks: W414' 1v.; abyt4- D..l 1,10 -jr (J1;• a I(y 110.1 son, (1'c'c+ cla ,
•
•
SOILS
•
•
Map Unit Name -'
(Series and Phase): •
.
Drainage Class:
Taxonomy (Subgroup): •:Feld Observations
Confirm Mapped Type? Yes No
Profile Description•
Depth Matrix Color Mottle Colors
niche, HorizonMottle Texture, Concretions,
L—_.L (Munson(Munell Moist) 1Muneel�l_
t AbuMen�agt Structure etc.
�-H `•S- ICsI� ;�I �uGM'0F_( -'m vytttca('F' o.M..
-7tK11.1r CLin CthY V.tetI`/y L 1
a 4D1:+1
CI / I :.Sy1 v y ;ru 7r LIf'1 T
CI.A L_
11 --�- 'Y SA F'fGY
m Cz CYR579-
Hydric Soil Indicators:
_Histosol
_Histic Epipedon _-Concretions
Sulfidic Odor _-High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Aquic Moisture Regime
Reducing Conditions _Voted on Local Hydric Soils List
Listed on National Hydric Soils List
-„`Gleyed or Low-Chrome Colors
-- -- Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remark,: Wabv Grn•.F �tv.d i e
Gz IaYzr. r;, acisas:, aou:ko..tf
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes o Circle)
Wetland Hydrology Present/ Yes •
W (Circle)
Hydric Soils Present? Yes Ny
(. Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? Yes CNa-7)
Remarks: Snitd. I�ntr+ vwctc- t?[.
I �G o wN;'1 RtA\ >'AcCL etc)
Locai-tan t 85 I/ Op'O° to PO I i rt-a 2. ^
pprove y L ?
[ DATA FORM
;T ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project/Site: KuWf ' )aapµ��-' P1Zo - Date:
Applicant/Owner: vpQ2A coLspp,mtpc County: waL
Investigator: M s SI,VAra.r' State:
C.QI,ORAb d
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? om No Community ID: _p?ctr,,Ll
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes ® Transect ID: _
Is the area a potential Problem Area? ' Yes (ITO Plot ID:
(If needed, explain on reverse.)
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
1- Cortex, Spnr,rS Ht22P 1`Pcy) 9.
2.Mel,loi-us oZruvo-pp.' RiX2'Y Fitt) 10.
3.Cp.eduVS Auto�_. H•.:'tr: VFL 11.
4. Pea- tl tees FaoJ 12.
5. 13.
6. 14,
7. 15.
8. • 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW or FAC
(excluding FAC-1. //,,//�� ((1� 25‘'2,Remarks: VerteAkko.,., In reLrtkCC.bvt•J rah S FvOVA pei30Ccr;: u` I ay.ct Iv r(.,9-0 a:.-a
c rcy: SF,.
HYDROLOGY
_Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators: NouC
Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge Primary Indicators:
_Aerial Photographs • _Inundated
_Other _Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
No Recorded Data Available _Water Marks
Dritt Linos
_Sediment Deposits
Field Observations: _Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Secondary Indicators (2 or more required):
Depth of Surface Water: KIAN (in.) _Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
_Weter•Stained Leaves
Depth to Free Water in Pit: 7 e.." (in.) _Local Soil Survey Data
_FAC-Neutral Test
Depth to Saturated Soil: Von (in.) _Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
•
•
SOILS
Mep Unit Name
•
(Series and Phase): . ..
Drainage Class:
Taxonomy (Subgroup): • Field Observations
Confirm Mapped T
Profile Description- •
Type? Yes No
Depth Matrix Color
inches Horizon Mottle Colors Mottle
(Monad)) Mo-atl (Muneelll M •std Texture, Concretions,
Abundance/Contrast Structure etc.
o-z„
z- lie GI _121E:AL_t ov to kt f
n „T YST K.lc��b.(
lb—37 CZ GA IC rtme.tI.s. I—`FOI- -�_
22-24 " C _—_—_— c tw IT t=`� t r- t rr Ir v
y.c pL_{/I
Hydric Soil Indicators:
Histosol
_Histic Epipedon Concretions
_Sulfidic Odor _High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
_Aduic Moisture ._Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
X. Reducing Conditions Regime IS' _Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
Gloved or Low- _Usted on National Hydric Soils Uat
Chrome Colors Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks: Gl� tvl ext vt••n m} i�- `�
�y 7 1� Clwylvc� cvy,'cwt
IUCZ
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes N
Wetland Hydrology Prevent? (Circle)
Yes (Circle)
Hydric Soils Present] Yea (C)
Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetlands Yes No
Remark,;
'f);^Iittr.^ C-e' KIt*OY.bCNS . Ws4f// Pi Seri-k) bc.}wafi
Ind lc e, .. fr, d:t`oy.n v ( Jvnxftr h ic+hrj 11 CV,.. C c r�Sv c tc•nj
LOCatldvt q 125 .115` To Fa 1.57 a' G o f y�
pprove y
'-1
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project/Site: KutzT ? P1zo1SGT Date: to/,/9R
Applicant./Owner: vAR2A coMPAt4tcc . County: vi'EL-0Investigator: µ. S. 5Ayjs r-- State:
cowt2rann
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? es p Community ID: wooDLA
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)?
YesCble7 Transact ID: _
Is the area a potential Problem Area? • Yes cpL�o Plot ID: of l
(If needed, explain on reverse.)
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
1. Popaltt-, do I-4 rid<`- TECY' FAC 9.
2. cto P 1 a.lc�,,;t 5 1-h≥tx P FACT) 10.
3. Pv-sina,It . 7ptrola Nttzs rtc 11.
4. C2rnnc sFnc,g' N&RP, VAC v.l 12.
5. wnCu5. Cr thrv'-, Iltrp., o13t_ 13.
6. 14.
7. 15.
8. 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW or FAC
(excluding FAC-1. Pri'o
Remarks: Wt4-Ht n i J.z or2Cm f I vs,r% WOOL(l.y.A ?eat Gt,
HYDROLOGY
—Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators: 1\0146
_Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge Primary Indicators:
_Aerial Photographs _Inundated
_Other _Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
No Recorded Data Available _Water Marks
Drift Lines
_Sediment Deposits
Field Observations: _Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Secondary Indicators (2 or more required):
Depth of Surface Water: N/A lin.) _Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
_Water-Stained Loaves
Depth to Free Water in Pit: N/A (in.) - _Local Soil Survey Data
_ FAC-Neutral Test
Depth to Saturated Soil: I4t (in.) _Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
SOILS
Map Unit Name
(Series end Phase):
Drainage Class:
Taxonomy (Subgroup)' Field Observations
ry
Confirm Mapped Type? Yes No
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Color Mottle Colors
(inches) Horizon M°ttl° Texture,u Concretions,
(Mansell Moist) (Mansell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure etc.
^4 A 1nV2 3/z- NptJC14 , otG,AF_O _
4- G___ IONi44/(n Np},1C
skND) 400stt, motsr
13— CZ 10\02 417 OPLANK P% r� SArv2A'rt;
F.1tt 71 NgfLAme, ('N-{tU(
Hydric Soil Indicators:
_ Histosol _Concretions
Hestia Epipedon
on _Hiph Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
Sulfidic Odor _ Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
_ Aquic Moisture Regime Listed on Local Hydric
_ Reducing Conditions — lHydricSoils it List
OthListerd on Notional Soils List
_Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks: Orgault_, .fh-E'a[t yirj I N Cz) I't0Y12UN 134-t• '�- (`
an.Nyt .•, •�< J �d1ca¢� or sct}�r {ab�c eta.v-
) `�' � cF' _.. :1 I hrN;r7h o,lVvla•{ kitert
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? . (Circle)
Wetland Hydrology Present? N. (Circle)
e
Hydric Soils Present? Yes tie Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? Yes Na
Remarks: Wri-hvt yfa, lOvvi v.)[C'd Icv„
o cn.rrdUr o->1. 1°allv.rta_l }evmu kl.a1.% Cree.k.
local-rFyvt 490' l 18° it Pot r tr?
pprove y
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project/Site: kv2T� u r MpM ZN)— -P co wcr Date: _ ioNge,
Applicant/Owner: vArtp_A (4 rimpicnn
County:
Investigator: >w .g, sAvRG•t State: coteicAtc)
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? ® No Community ID: MQ2.nw
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes go Transect. ID: _
Is the area a potential Problem Area? • Yes ® Plot ID: 012-
(If needed, explain on reverse.)
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
1. 1:RegeVi¢rtS •. Fir N� HFt'P net.- 9.
2. ea,/K :4rf.y c 1ICPP yr(vl 10.
3. Di k (LA I, '-ptro la lin- - . F4.L 1t.
4. 12.
5. 13.
6' 14.
7.
8. • 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW or FAC
(excluding FAC-11. ` 100'70
Remarks: IIbl�v'f'1 Wa lajlp^y (L;t'.4t LA Piz),-vi 1%.1 valcv C_ <v.0
HYDROLOGY
_Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
_Stream, Lake• or Tide Gauge Primary Indicators:
_Aerial Photographs _Inundated
_Other It Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
No Recorded Data Available T Water Marks
•
Drift Lines
_Sediment Deposits
Field Observations: Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Seca dary Indicators (2 or more required):
Depth of Surface Water: 1J P(\ (in,) V Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
�r /_- Water-Stained Leaves
Depth to Free Water in Pit: �7 (in.) _Local Soil Survey Data
1 _FAC-Neutral Test
Depth to Saturated Soil: 8 (in.) _Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
•
SOILS
Map Unit Name
(Series end Phase):
Drainage Class: _
Taxonomy (Subgroup): Field Observations
Confirm Mapped Type?
Yes No
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Color Mottle Colors Mottle
inches Horizon (Munson MoistTexture, Concretions,
I (Munson(Mll Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc.
o-eAti I O`f 2 ?,12 IJpi.11G.- :.c7t'�tl'r. r. 14t.
4-12° CI IoY23/ I Nbt
2.-1 Ctin I
Cz l0`iR[�h- Iu.PU.MG> �j'(n
r - sA14Ul slqu2t'c,IZ?, c+rF "
•
Hydric Soil Indicators:
Histosol _Concretions
_ Histic Epipedon _ High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
Sullidic Odor . _ Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Aquic Moisture Regime _Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
Reducing Conditions Listed on National Hydric Soils List
Gleyed or Low-Chrome Coloro Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks: Sn.I C r;'.4sty lc') tor, 1b• CI /c<tdtz A '-cce{-g
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Y s) No (Circle)
Wetland Hydrology Present? Wes' No (Circle)
Hydric Soils Present?
(9Ca) Na Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? es No
Remarks:
kcahel& I Vq 1) ICd3� Td R/tt.1741: 3
pprove y
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation ManualI
Project/Site: yvp c? z -sjcq rt:•..tr(L`t3C 1=f ny,>c:c; Date: _ 10/79E2,
Applicant/Owner: vAtzpa rt9iii y Im Cr'r> County: ,rJ..+t,D
Investigator: yu_ . t,./c vMrc-.
State: t{?t.trFcP>r)
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? No Community ID: Mt7,PFra)
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes 1 Transect ID:
Is the area a potential Problem Area? • Yes CO Plot ID: 013
(If needed, explain on reverse.)
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
1. AlyonybN •2-1-161 rfi t4'.. 9.
2. 10.
3' 11.
4. 12.
5, 13.
6. 14.
•
7. 15.
8. 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are ODL, FACW or FAC
(excluding FAC-1. O°?o
Remarks: 7>l'-A-1v+L+ v-ayP1Ct'llyy' FXf&es.-t For pre etli; Lctcr:, C�„a L.. ; ay..J Las
HYDROLOGY
_Recorded Data (Deacribe in Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators: vfm.f
_Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge Primary Indicators:
_Aerial,Photographs _Inundated
_Other _Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
No Recorded Data Available _Water Marks
Drift Lines
Sediment Deposits
Field Observations: _Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Secondary Indicators (2 or more required):
Depth of Surface Water: 1J/Pt (in.) _Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
_Water-Stained Leaves
Depth to Free Water in Pit: N//k (in.) Local Soil Survey Data
_FAC-Noutrol Test
Depth to Saturated Soil: t.IIJc (in.) Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
SOILS
Map Unit Name
(Series end Phase):
Drainage Class:
Taxonomy (Subgroup): Field Observations
Confirm Mopped
Type? Yes No
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Color Mottle Colors
mches HorizonMottle Texture, Concretions,
�—.� (Munson(Mune ell Moist) (Munn ell Moist) Abundance/Contrast
Structure, etc.
0—a" A Invv_3/-2--
r. -----_ StiT-(tAAy.r. T:JPv LOO�J�"
Icy r_3/? Nth.),'rl
r..•krt4 rrtr°,e;t, hit rro:'r
27- z(-Al, C 1Ov['. r,'/
Hydric Soil Indicators: t•IC'lI_
Histosol
_Histic Epipedon —Concretions
_High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
Sulfidic Odor _ Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Aquic Moisture Regime d t Lise on
Reducing — Local Hydric Soils List
Conditions
_Usted on National Hydric Soils List
—Cloyed or Low-Chrome Colors Other Oth (Explain inn in Remarked
Remarks:
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes (do.(Circle)
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes IC) (Circle)
Hydric Soils Present? Yes Nd—) Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? Yes grog:.
Remarks:
LGCR'I t-'. > 280` To Vol"-T;I-3.
Pprovu y ? ._i
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project/Site: t-„212- tx n Lpr.MCT-r p/t 'J1'("f` Date: 10/96
Applicant/Owner: vAP V.d cat, PAr(1.1/.Y County:
Investigator: tvl- v. 5(vA4. r state: (rrtr>tz(..(f)
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? No Community ID: rn )
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes 17� Transect ID: _
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes Plot ID: ol�r
(If needed, explain on reverse.)
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
t. tfge&V.,rlc < ,n°: RCM. nfrt,l.- 9.
2. Cary t, `pfe,LP•> Ht'PP CPL v-1t 10.
3.Tt1vot AcvM o(civo.4r HLT t3 FDCLI 11.
4. 12.
5. 13.
6. 14.
7. 15.
8. • 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW or FAC
(excluding FAC-). e urn
Remarks: jO(U91'Ara^itC km) 1yP6vir.7. G. SWA.(G :kw}-'t^. O r Lac k (k w:.CC S>,IC.(.,.: .
HYDROLOGY
_Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
_Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge Primary Indicators:
_Aerial,Photographs _Inundated
_Other `/ Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
No Recorded Data Available _Water Marks
Drift Lines
_Sediment Deposits
Field Observations: _Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Secondary Indicators (2 or more required):
Depth of Surface Water: )•J/(r (in.) _Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
_Water-Stained Leaves
Depth to Free Water in Pit: 4 (in.l _ Local Soil Survey Dote
FAC-Noutral Test
Depth to Saturated Soil: ��k (in.) _ Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
•
SOILS
Map Unit Name
(Series end Phase):
Drainage Class:
Taxonomy (Subgroup): Field Observations
Confirm Mopped Typo? Yes No "ir
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Color Monk Colors
iinches Horizon Monk t Texture, Concretions,
---.L (Munn ell Moffat) fMuns ell Mist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc.
0-3" A ID`123/Z S SNIT' O.M.
FJr91 GAY sw,lev MtAST •
3 (o fi i oy n Y2 4/I to 5/$j WiTTLC'S tN"Stitt)
ly I�jo uAy FIA Cr-k-
Io z4+" C Yr rizT
1.04C
Hydric Soil Indicators:
Hiatosol _ Concretions
Hiatic Epipedon _High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
Sulfidic Odor Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Aquic Moisture Regime —
Reducing Conditions _Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
_Listed on National Hydric Soils List
Glayed or Low-Chrome Colors _2(.. Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks: Okla t2E.d vg7;E./ Orc,O.g1.L 3,S.R.c K.1 KO] Ivt (�.>- kprt7431,4 .
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? YoP No (Circle)
Wetland Hydrology Present? Y No (Circle)
Hydric Soils Present? Yes FM Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland?
No
Remarks: L itOC Lit` 'it
.:J7- 10 POINT -i: 2
Approved by HO S ? —.
I
t
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual) �.
Project/Site: isup1 precooFrT Date: _ Or-c.. ) , I99=;
Applicant/Owner: VAPPA, (RV/ PA Nice. County:
Investigator: IV...c . c,�,.v �.j-- State: _ r�?( rtrAtn
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? No Community ID: ru ns�0..1
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes Transect ID: _
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes (f+T Plot ID: 015
(If needed, explain on reverse.)
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
1. Ct.r;,v, t.rir.\pe.. 11tsa cAGW s.
•
2. C_Urrtm..,•, :.)_+ `,., llkK.P, rtrul 10-
3. t4irlAsy srtcwlcr, nevi FAG 11.
4. 12.
5. 13.
• 6. 14.
7. 15.
8. •
a16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW or FAC
(excluding FAC-).
Remarks: I!eLai- 1.,) brood text-mgndoa.,> 1w o2 17'-" . wa1 .,,,Ctx,;,,,w'elr�+-t,r�� c*
(J�1 Sc, LCi. 1-ltl<. t t'.('Lf 1w,h.:*l, tot Cx't-k',t „e I•+a.t+✓) -
HYDROLOGY
Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
_Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge Primary Indicators:
_Aerial,Photographs. _Inundated
_Other Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
_No Recorded Data Available _Water Marks
.,Drift Linos
r vSediment Deposits
Field Observations: 4 Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Secondary Indicators (2 or more required):
Depth of Surface Water: N Pit (in.) _Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
_Water-Stained Leaves
Depth to Free Water in Pit: ZSN (in.) _Local Soil Survey Data
_FAC-Neutral Test
Depth to Saturated Soil: i2, 1 (in.) X Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks: 52-Vk RCCVen,.Wien O•t
•
SOILS
Map Unit Name
(Series and Phase):
Drainage Class: _
Taxonomy (Subgroup): Field Observations
Confirm Mapped "— ~Type? Yes No
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Color Mottle Colors
inches HorizonMottle n Texture, Concretions,
(Munson(Muneell Moist) fMuns ell Moist) Abundance/Contrast ancn(Contrest Structure, etc.
t.tet-rIF Coy,-
51114 4Oh1"/ ht / Wrzit2
('_7/‘ I()v p_ Sit ,?rtrx»�.,, e.� *- G -t�... rr 4 ciA
I YI v3t.cGlcY1 I�wt�'t-
75 G�. IO tr 4i , t sY¢3/h 7`te?n GtJ-1 , !!t)L,r ..0
25-2(A." Gz IONfz S/2
j
Hydric Soil Indicators:
Histosol
_Concretions
Histic Epipedon _High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
Sullidic Odor _Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
_x Aquic Moisture Regime _Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
s'—,Reducing Conditions _Listed on National Hydric Soils List
1 Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors _ Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? 69 No (Circle)
Wetland Hydrology Present? (Y No (Circle)
Hydric Soils Present? IY YI No Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland] !Cis) No
Remarks:
Lo(O.JLOIA, `SOS) 22r01b Y IIjT?1
Approved by HOUSACE 2/92
J
1 DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project/Site: 1cupfT. 171.W.1.0PfAl'.OT'1)10)1l= Date: ►4ov tt 1996
Applicant/Owner: vAlz.R.A rows;/,(.11‘,-.1, County:
Investigator: 4.t ^-/ State: ` crivecT.At:eD
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? No Community ID: D1TC.1-I
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes Transect ID:
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes(:2 :) Plot ID: C>1t
(If needed, explain on reverse.)
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator (Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
1. RNLI Grrts t.tvt,dvetart:¢.a. Hirrt4 FACW+ 9.
2. 10.
3. 11.
4. 12.
5. 13.
_
I 6. 14. _
7. 15.
a. 16. -
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW or FAC
(excluding FAC-1.
_ 4
Remarks: I•F.jdfarkY4.- Yee \-ov4vvteL wt1-1.t.iY- a.c{I�.httlye4 �otvtLa.A&Y.q {Pte-1L eC�a'�jC7t-f1.
A 1 ki.1 1x 1(ty-i i r /
•
HYDROLOGY
_Recorded Date (Describe in Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
_Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge Primary Indicators:
_Aerial,Photographs Inundated
Other -Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
_No Recorded Data Available Water Marks
Drift Lines
_Sediment Deposits
Field Observations: _Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Secondary Indicators (2 or morn required):
Depth of Surface Water: N (in.) _Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
Water-Stained Loaves:
Depth to Free Water in Pit: . (in.) Local Soil Survey Data
_FAC-Neutral Test
Depth to Saturated Soil: O tin.) — Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
SOILS
Map Unit Neme
(Series and Phase):
Drainage Class:
Taxonomy (Subgroup): Field Observations
Confirm Mapped Type? Yes No
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Color Mottle Colors Mottle
��inches Horizon Texture,ru Concretions,
(Munaell Moist) (Munaell Moist) Aburdanca/Contrast Structure, etc.
o-a" q z.sl OM
cµY01! `ANf) w/SICNI F
7-IS" Sr S / wet- AnrCYct.Ay.
J aY.NF Q. t4f .nc-k-Y
5'- 1- 6, sty /(
ernc.k ay c+ o Y
Hydric Soil Indicators:
Histosol _Concretions
Histic Epipedon _High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
Sulfidic Odor _Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Aquic Moisture Regime Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
)( Reducing Conditions _Listed on National Hydric Soils List
SGleyed or Low-Chrome Colors _Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
•
WETLAND DETERMINATION.
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Ye No (Circle)
Wetland Hydrology Present? Ye No. (Circle)
Hydric Soils Present? II es No Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? riT . No
Remarks: 7 k 1j a µtpM- w et.ate. 8,\-a, w C1,1/4 CNs(.v`r. (�
Gt,d- Py�lrax1•l .. `(S 'I W 1 woey 1�rpvH, txvl9er.(-t.o.l,..
Y ✓4J. , 111�fA0/R_ 4'r i2 [Iq Virwr �Y wt? � ( it IA; k I L 'c!t I, .
.).w. Wla+tti +fuS .,4, ..0 gam}� (l ) do swbwvc.red vozstr,{-o(-r,ovt , vn t?rvatr6;z.v.1-
\eFcrkaE-GS-V. tv 31 ekt:44,,,R( .,,.I1..- 31 WA(er-. r,,l U.S.
Approved by HOUS A..
Exhibit H - Wildlife Information
6.4.8
1) In developing the wildlife information, the Operator/Applicant may wish to contact the local
wildlife conservation officer. The Operator/Applicant shall include in this Exhibit, a description of
the game and non-game resources on and in the vicinity of the application area, including:
a) a description of the significant wildlife resources on the affected land;
b) seasonal use of the area;
c) the presence and estimated population of threatened or endangered species from either
federal or state lists;and
d) a description of the general effect during and after the proposed operation o the existing
wildlife of the area, including but not limited to temporary and permanent loss offood and habitat,
interference with migratory routes, and the general effect on the wildlife from increased human
activity, including noise.
2) The application shall be reviewed and commented upon by the State of Colorado Division
of Wildlife(DOW)in a timely manner prior to the Board's consideration of the application.
On 5 January 1999, a wildlife inspection of the site was performed by Mike Sherman,Dave
Webber, and Charlene Haeger from the Colorado Division of Wildlife [DOW]. The comments of
DOW are found in Mr. Sherman's report, following, and addresses the majority concerns of this
section.
Additionally,respective of threatened and endangered species, stemming from evaluations
performed by Savage and Savage, Inc., the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service cleared the upland
portions of Section 29 and all of Section 28 from Preble's meadow jumping mouse,Zapus
hudsonius preblei, and the Ute ladies' tresses orchid Spiranthes diluvialis. Their correspondence
follows.
EXHIBIT H -Wildlife Information 1
Colorado Division of Minerals & Geology Regular Impact [112] Construction Material Permit
Sand Land, Inc. - Kurtz Resource Recovery & Development Project -January 1999
JAN-19-99 TUE 9:04 AM CDOW BRUSH FAX NO. 91"°422649 P. 2
COLORADO DIVISION OF WILDUFE
MINED LAND WILDLIFE STATEMENT/EVALUATION(Revised)
for limited Impact and select regular mine applications
The following information pertaining to wildlife is provided for use by the Colorado Division of
Minerals and Geology in their consideration of a mining permit for: (r1
Vc(rYq lean;eS Inc._Kurd ree k ()eel efoiec'L( ✓i� & rye()
' Name/Type and location of Mine (Legal)
Wildlife Species list
Potential wildlife expected to use this area: Manuals—deer, rabbits, fox, coyote, skunks, racoons;
Birds--raptors, geese, various passerines. Note: Bald and Golden eagles may uae existing
cottonwood trees for perching and/or winter roosting.
Endangeredlcritical species impacted:
No threatened or endangered species will be impacted.
Critical habitats/vegetative communities impacted:
None_
Assessmentof impact:
The conversion of agricultural fields into ponds is considered a benefit to wildlife by providing open
water for migrating waterfowl. If done properly, construction of such ponds can also provide
nesting habitat and aquatic vegetation and Invertebrates upon which waterfowl will forage.
Additionally, such ponds can be stocked with fish.
Mine Reclamation recommendations (Include key species/habitats for which restoration Is
designed).
-Construct ponds such as to maximize shoreline by using an Irregular shape (not a simple square,
rectangle,or circle)which includes jetty-type structures protruding into the pond.
-In addition to a grading of 3h:1v on the pond walls, consider constructing shallower areas (5h:1v
up to 10h:ly) which will encourage growth of aquatic vegetation and also invertebrate prey for
waterfowl.
-Consider leaving the occasional island in the middle of each pond.
-Adhere to revegetation seed mixture and also consider planting shrubs (willows) and occasional
trees.
-Allow existing mature stands of Cottonwoods and isolated trees to remain. These trees
undoubtedly are use by seasonally and sporadically by raptors including Bald and Gold eagles.
-Consider adding to ponds underwater topography/structure (e.g. dead logs/trees, cement rip-rap,
used tires chained together) which will encourage growth of aquatic vegetation and increase the
presence of invertebrates. /
Prepared by: (4 / dy" 1 Date: /11-9 9
Submitted by: file) /M Date: / 9'49
This statement is yoi¢if not processed within 1 year.
This analysis does not constitute approval of the application.
ai - y9 ilic b:U5 AM uDOw BRUSH FAX NO. 97fR422849 P. 3
MINED LAND WILDLIFE QUESTIONNAIRE
for limited impact and select regular mine applications
1.Name of Company/Mine: Varra Companies. Inc.—Kurtz Resource&Development Project
2. Name/Address/Phone of Contact Person: Brad James—(303)886-6657
Varra Companies. Inc. 2130 South 96'"Street Broomfield. CO 80020
3. Location of Mine: Weld County
(County, Township, Range, Section to nearest quarter quarter; Exhibit A-MLR appl.)
4. Nearest Town/General Location: Aoorox. 2 miles East of the Town of Mead.at Colorado Hwy.
66, South and Weld County Road 17,East
5. Land Ownership: Private
8. Present Land Use: Agriculture and pasture,
7. Proposed Final Land Use: Wildlife habitat and possible recreation and development.
8.Type of Operation: Surface
9. Minerals being Mined: Aggregate sand.gravel and overburden.
10. Number and Description of Surface Acres Disturbed by Mining/not including roads (Exhibit D-
MLR): —
11. Miles of Roads to be Constructed: —
12. Life of Mine(years): ---
13. Description of Operation and Reclamation -Additional sheets may be attached (Exhibits B& E
-MLR):
14. Please enclose Maps of Project Operation, Disturbance Areas and Reclamation (Exhibit C).
This will expedite processing. Your cooperation is appreciated.
15. Prepared by: 04,4,010(4,1/ Date: 9-99a
rsk
.,a •WISEJIVLDLIFE
United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE pe..
�
m lamam
Ecological Services �Q ' e e o
Post Office Box 25486,DEC
Denver,Colorado 80225-0207
ES/CO:T&EJPMJM/Survey DEC 1 7 199E
Mail Stop 65012
Michael Savage
Savage and Savage
464 West Sumac Court
Louisville, Colorado 80027-2227
Dear Mr. Savage :
Based on the authority conferred to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) by the Endangered
Species Act of 1973 (ESA), as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), the Service reviewed the Preble's
meadow jumping mouse, Zapus hudsonius preblei, (Preble's) survey report submitted with your
letter of October 22, 1998. This report regards the Varra Companies site in Weld County,
Colorado (Section 28, Township 3 North, Range 67 West).
Given your compliance with the Preble's survey guidelines, the Service finds the report acceptable
and agrees that Preble's habitat is not be present within the subject area. Thus, the Service
concludes that development or other actions on this site should not directly affect the continued
existence of Preble's. Should Preble's populations exist downstream from the site, actions on the
site that result in significant modification of Preble's habitat downstream (for example, through
alteration of existing flow regimes, or sedimentation) may be subject to provisions of the ESA.
If the Service can be of further assistance, please contact Peter Plage of my staff at (303) 275-2370.
Sincerely,
• I �(
c 1LLeRoy W. Cai<lsoq
Colorado Field Supervisor
cc: U.S. Army COE, Littleton, CO
Reading file
Project file
Plage
Re fe re n c e:Pe le r/P M J M/1998.176
United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
ncoloiie.l s.rvicn
coked*15 44 Ofao.
P.O.Box 25416
Dearer Parini Comer
Dcurcr,Colorado 10225-0207
ES/CO:ESIPlsnts/
Spironhes diluvials
Mail Stop 65412 N0V 17 1998
Edith Savage
Savage and Savage
464 West Sumac Court
Louisville, Colorado 80027-2227
Dear Ms. Savage:
Based on the authority conferred to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) by the Endangered
Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et mi.), the Service reviewed the the ladies'-tresses
orchid (Spireutthes dUuvialis)habitat+«smeot report for Varra Companies' proposed sand and gravel
extraction and reclamation project in Weld County, Colorado (Township 3 North, Range 67 West;
North IA, Southwest 1141, and Northwest 14 of Section 28, and South IA, Southeast '4, Northeast '4
Section 29). As described in your report, the proposed project involves removal and stockpiling of
topsoil material, extraction of the sand and gravel, backfdling and grading, and retopsoiling and re-
seeding.
The Service finds the survey report acceptable and agrees that suitable habitat for S. diluvialis is not
present within the areas surveyed and no individuals or populations were identified. Thus, the Service
concurs with the determination that the proposed project should not adversely affect the continued
existence of this orchid.
We appreciate your submitting this report to our office for review and comment. If the Service can be
of further assistance, please contact Jan McKee at (303)275-2370.
Sincere! J�
1414///'✓��(/�.
LeRoy W. Carlson
Colorado ield Supervisor
cc: U.S. Army COE; Littleton, CO (Attn.: Rex Fletcher)
Reading file
Project file
adrumco:IPM'TaXPOQc1TCv 991MDSS21109.W PP
TOTRL P.04
Exhibit J - Vegetation Information
6.4.10
I) The Operator/Applicant shall include in this Exhibit a narrative of the following items:
a) descriptions of present vegetation types, which include quantitative estimates of cover and
height for the principal species in each life form represented(Le., trees, tall shrubs, low shrubs,
grasses,forbs);
Exhibit G-Water Information,contains a wetland study for the lower floodplain in Section 29 as
well as the upland portions of Sections 28 and 29, as conducted by Savage and Savage. The
information includes soil and vegetation samples, including percent cover, of the dominant wetland
grasses.
The upper terrace of Section 29 and 28, has been cropped since near the turn of the century. The
table below [compiled by the farm manager] for the years 1998 and 1997,represent crop
productivity for typical low and high yield years,respectively. Crops for 1998 are shown in the
aerial photograph and the type of crop indicated on Exhibit IJJ, Soils and Vegetation Map.
1998 Production:
FyaLD I ACRES± I CROP I YIELD PER ACRE
10 15.0 Corn 56.0 bushels
11 5.0 Corn 56.0 bushels
12 31.0 Beets 22.6 tons
13 30.0 Corn 111.0 bushels
14 25.0 Corn 116.0 bushels
15 23.0 Corn 84.0 bushels
16 14.5 Corn 111.0 bushels
17 11.0 Hay 4.0 tons
18 18.0 Corn 110.0 bushels
19 7.5 Corn 57.0 bushels
20 8.0 Corn 88.0 bushels
21 4.4 Hay 4.0 tons
22 4.0 Hay 4.0 tons
23 12.0 Corn 115.0 bushels
continued...next page...
1997 Production:
Firm I ACRES± I CROP I YIELD PER ACRE
10 15.0 Corn 104.0 bushels
11 5.0 Hay 4.1 tons
12 31.0 Corn 152.0 bushels
13 30.0 Corn 152.0 bushels
14 25.0 Beets 20.6 tons
15 23.0 Corn 104.0 bushels
16 14.5 Corn 104.0 bushels
17 11.0 Hay 4.1 tons
EXHIBIT J - Vegetation Information 1
Colorado Division of Mineral. s & Geology Regular Impact [1 12 Construction Material Permit
Sand Land, Inc. - Kurtz Resource Recovery & Development Project -January 1999
Exhibit J - Vegetation Information
18 18.0 Beets 20.6 tons
19 7.5 Corn 132.0 bushels
20 8.0 Corn 104.0 bushels
21 4.4 Hay 4.1 tons
22 4.0 Hay 4.1 tons
23 12.0 Wheat 84.0 bushels
Determination of a suitable cover for native grasses is difficult to target due to the prolonged
history of crop production over the location. As such,the primary target for revegetation of the
site is stabilization of a diverse and long lived native cover for purposes of general agriculture,until
the point of residential, commercial,or industrial development occurs at the location.
b) the relationship of present vegetation types to soil types, or alternatively, the information
may be presented on a map;and
Please refer to Exhibit 1/J - Soils and Vegetation Map.
c) estimates of average annual production for hay meadows and croplands, and carrying
capacity for range lands on or in the vicinity of the affected land, if the choke of reclamation is for
range or agriculture.
Please refer to part(a), above.
2) The Operator/Applicant shall show the relation of the types of vegetation to existing
topography on a map in Exhibit C. In providing such information, the Operator/Applicant may
want to contact the local Soil Conservation District.
Please refer to Exhibit 1/.1- Soils and Vegetation Map.
EXHIBIT J - Vegetation Information 2
Colorado Division of Mineral.s & Geology Regular Impact [I.121 Construction Material Permit
Sand Land, Inc. - Kurtz Resource Recovery & Development Project -January 1999
Exhibit L - Reclamation Costs
6.4.12
1) All information necessary to calculate the costs of reclamation must be submitted and
broken down into the various major phases of reclamation. The information provided by the
Operator/Applicant must be sufficient to calculate the cost of reclamation that would be incurred by
the state.
Caveat: Experience indicates that the Division will recalculate any estimate provided,based
upon formulas and fixed estimates derived from the Division's computer program software. The
estimate,below, breaks down the essential items to be calculated,utilizes previous Division
calculations for equipment type, mobilization costs,etc., and updates actual material, equipment
and labor costs, where possible, to derive the best possible estimate in advance of the Division's
own calculation. Since factual and current source referenced data is used,the Division provides
for the inclusion of such valid and verifiable information in its own determinations.
Initial Affected Lands - Plant/Processing *:
Item# I Description Tract Acres
1 Initial Settling Basins [maximum extent] N/A 3.5
2 Wash Pond A 6.9
Lands excepted into Wash Pond A 3.9
3** Plant/Processing/Product Stockpiles, etc. B 34.8
Lands excepted into Tract B B 1.5
4 Plant/Processinj/Product Stockpiles,etc. C 14.1
Sub-Total 64.7±
* Allocate full soil replacement for Tracts A, B, & C + Settling Basins, or 64.7
Acres of soil replacement and reseeding/revegetation - see below.
* * Last Tract to be Excavated.
Initial Affected Lands -
Estimate 50 percent of the basin completed in first three to five years of operation, or one half the
total perimeter,prior to commencement of resoiling and revegetation -concurrent thereafter.
Perimeter of extracted basins [linear feet]remaining above the anticipated water level.
Item# Description Tract Linear Ft. of
Perimeter
1 Resource Recovery Basin D 10,312.70
2 Resource Recovery Basin E 6,259.12
Sub-Total l I 116,571.82±
16,571.82 linear feet+ 2 = 8,285.91 linear feet x 50 feet [average width of perimeter to water line]
= 414,295.5 sq. ft. + 43,560 sq. ft. per acre = 9.5± acres for soil replacement and
reseeding/revegetation-see below. This would require 9.5±acres to be calculated for maximum
resoiling and reseeding/revegetation, plus an additional 9.5±acres for reclamation only - since a
near equivalent area would be affected over the intervening three to five years of operation while
EXHIBIT L - Reclamation Costs 1
Colorado Division of Mineral s & Geology Regular Impact [112] Construction Material Permit
Sand Land, Inc. - Kurtz Resource Recovery & Development Project -January 1999
Exhibit L - Reclamation Costs
the initial area of reclamation [areas resoiled, reseeded, and pending release] would be pending
over the initial 9.5±acres of perimeter. Additionally,reclamation of the advancing front of
extraction [1320.0±feet x 50±feet] would need to be accounted for, or an additional 1.5±acres.
Calculations for financial warranty would proceed as follows:
1. Concurrent grading - no estimate required.
2. Fixed area of 64.7±acres - Plant/Processing/Stockpiling,etc. for life of the
mine +9.5±acres for perimeter of active resource recovery +1.5 acres for the
advancing front of extraction [estimated maximum extent].
3. Reclamation only at an additional 9.5±acres to account for concurrent
reclamation of the initial perimeter area of extraction following the first three years
of operations.
4. This would entail costs for resoiling and reseeding only:
RESOILING:
75.7 Acres total at an average soil depth of 0.5 feet:
74.2 Acres x 43,560.0 sq. ft. per acre = 3,232,152.0±total cu. ft. at one foot depth x 0.5 feet
[avg. depth of resoiling] = 1,616,076.0±total cu. ft. of soil at one half foot depth+27 cu. ft. per
cu. yd. = 59,855.0±cu. yds. of soil - fixed stockpile - for life of mine.
Resoiling must also account for the maximum anticipated advancing front of extraction,or
1,320.0±feet x 50.0± feet [apx. 1.5 acres] = 66,000.0±total cu. ft. at one foot depth x 0.5 feet
[avg. depth of resoiling] = 33,000.0±total cu. ft. of soil at one half foot depth+ 27 cu. ft. per cu.
yd. = 1,222.0±cu. yds. of soil - fixed stockpile - for life of mine.
Total fixed soil stockpile for the life of the mine = 61,077.0± cu. yds. The balance
of soil will be placed over the shoulder after the initial soil salvage is completed over approximately
75.7 acres at 0.5 feet of avg. salvage per acre. Since all soils in Tracts A,B, and C will be
salvaged and stockpiled, or an area [excluding excepted acreage] of 55.8 acres, an additional 19.9
acres of the initial area of extraction will be salvaged prior to over the shoulder placement of soil
onto finished slopes. This assumes that only 0.5 feet of soil can be salvaged per acre.
If the entire 12 inches of the A profile, with some B profile, can be salvaged per acre,the total
acreage required to meet the minimum threshold prior to over the shoulder placement of soil,then
only half of the stated acreage would be required. Due to equipment limitations, some mixing of
the A and B soil profile horizon is unavoidable where both horizons occur within the upper foot of
the solum. Excess soils, subsoils and overburden will be utilized for market beyond this point.
To the extent that fill is planned for the creation of edge effect and pond irregularity, or for
purposes of wetland banking, should banking be established in cooperation with the U.S. Dept. of
Army -Corps of Engineers, additional soils would be set aside for this purpose and reported to the
DMG in the required Annual Reports.
Equipment, labor, and replacement distances will need to be determined. Average replacement
distances will vary by location, as follows:
EXHIBIT L- Reclamation Costs 2
Colorado Division of Mineral s& Geology Regular Impact [112] Construction Material Pennit
Sand Land, Inc. - Kurtz Resource Recovery & Development Project -January 1999
Exhibit L - Reclamation Costs
LOCATION ACRES REQUIRED SOIL REPLACEMENT
VOLUME [YD3] DISTANCE
Settling Basins 3.5 2,823.0± 75.0± feet
Tract A 10.8 8,712.0± 300.0± feet
Tract B 36.3 29,282.0± 500.0± feet
Tract C 14.1 11,374.0± 200.0± feet
Perimeter Areas of Extraction [ 11.0 8,873.0± 660.0± feet
including extraction front]
75.7 61,064.0±
ACRES X REPLACEMENT = TOTAL WEIGHTED AVG.
DISTANCE COMBINED DIST. REPL. DISTANCE
3.5 75.0 262.5 _
10.8 300.0 3,240.0
36.3 500.0 18,150.0
14.1 200.0 2,820.0
11.0 660.0 7,260.0
75.7 31,732.5
31,732.5 + 75.7 = I 419.2± feet avg.
Refer to Table 3 -previous DMG soil replacement calculation [12/4/96-Dakolios Pit located apx.
2 miles from location].
Avg. replacement distance of 600 feet. 419.2+600.0=70.0±percent of total or$0.413 x 70.0%
= $ 0.227 = $ 0.29±per LCY.
61,064.0±CCY x an estimated swell factor of 1.215 =74,192.8±LCY x $0.23/LCY =
$21,497.64 TOTAL - RESOILING
RESEEDING/REVEGETATION:
EGETATION:
75.7±Acres Fixed Area of Disturbance floating over life of mine+9.5±Acres for concurrent
reclamation [reseeding and revegetation -pending release as operations continue] = 85.2 Total
Acres to account for cost of seed, planting [equipment and labor], fertilization,25% failure
[reseeding of planted locations], to the point of release. Per acres estimates for these expenses,
including material, labor and equipment, are found under Tables 1 and 2, following. These are
current costs obtained directly from the sources indicated in the respective tables, and should be
utilized in the Division's estimate.
NOTE: The seed mixture will utilize a sterile hybrid to stabilize soil in lieu of mulch. Mulch is not
an anticipated expense and should not be utilized in the Division's estimate. This is an established
procedure.
EXHIBIT L - Reclamation Costs 3
Colorado Division of Minerals & Geology Regular Impact [112] Construction Material Permit
Sand Land, Inc. - Kurtz Resource Recovery & Development Project -January 1999
Exhibit L - Reclamation Costs
ITEM UNIT COST [$1 TOTAL [$1 @
PER ACRE 85.2 ACRES
Seed [refer to Exhibit L-Table 1] 27.25 2,321.70
Tilling [Exhibit L-Table 2] 25.00 2,130.00
Fertilizing [Exhibit L -Table 2] 20.00 1,704.00
Seeding [Exhibit L-Table 2] 20.00 1,704.00
SUB-TOTAL RESEEDING/REVEGETATION = 7,859.70
FAILURE RATE OF 25% [7,859.7 x 0.25] = 1,964.92
TOTAL - RESEEDING/REVEGETATION = 9,824.62
FINAL CALCULATIONS & GRAND TOTAL:
ITEM TOTAL [$]
RESOILING 21,497.64
RESEEDING/REVEGETATION 9,824.62
ESTIMATED MOBILIZATION/DEMOBILIZATION 2,000.00
SUB-TOTAL = 33,322.26
EST. SUM DMG ADMINISTRATIVE @ 18.15% = 6,047.99
GRAND-TOTAL = I $ 39,370.25
2) The Office may request the Operator/Applicant to provide additional, reasonable data to
substantiate said Operator/Applicant's estimate of the cost of reclamation for all Affected Lands.
Acknowledged.
EXHIBIT L- Reclamation Costs 4
Colorado Division of Mineral s &Geology Regular Impact [112] Construction Material Permit
Sand Land, Inc. - Kurtz Resource Recovery & Development Project -January 1999
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LONGS PEAK EQUIPMENT COMPANY
4322 HWY 66
LONGMONT,CO 80504
LONGMONT(970)535-4474
DENVER (303)892-0684
TOLL FREE 1-800-675-4020
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Varra Companies Inc.
12910 Weld Cty Rd. 13
Longmont, Co. 80504
(303) 666-6657
January 25, 1999
Subject: Kurtz Property
Section 28, T3N, R67W
Attention: Bradford Janes
The application rates for tilling, fertilizing and seeding in this area for your job requirements are as
follows.
TILLING (Disk Harrowing)
$25.00 per acre
Price includes Tractor, Disk Harrow, operator and fuel.
FERTILIZING
$20.00 per acre
Price includes Fertilizer spreader, Tractor or ATV (All Terrain Vehicle) operator and fuel.
SEEDING
$20.00 per acre
Price includes Seeder, Tractor or ATV(All Terrain Vehicle) operator and fuel.
TOTAL COST PER ACRE $65.00
If you have any questions regarding these rates please feel free to call at your convenience.
Thank you for your time.
Rick Seki h
Sales
Longs Peak Equipment
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Colorado Division of Minerals and Geology
ESTIMATING FORM - SCRAPER WORK
TASK NO. 22 PREP. BY: CLK PERMIT NO. M-84-036
DATE : 12/04/96 FILENAME: M036-22 MINE: Dakolios Pit
PERMIT ACTION : Recalculation of Bond
TASK DESCRIPTION : Spread topsoil over 56.7 aEres
HOURLY EQUIPMENT COSTS:
'g-"" Single, Double or Triple
County:WELD Labor Zone : 1 Shifts :S
Equipment Descriptions
Scraper team make-up : CAT 637E with ROPS cab
Road maint. - Grader : N/A
- Water T.: N/A
Scraper Team Road Maintenance
Scraper Dozer(s) Grader Water truck.
Equipment Filename:637E-ROP 0 N/A N/A
Utilization on job:100X N/A N/A N/A
Cost Breakdown:
Ownership cost/hr: $67.47 N/A N/A N/A
Operating cost/hr: $128.59 N/A N/A N/A
Operator cost/hr: $23.13 N/A N/A N/A
Unit subtotals: $219.20 N/A N/A N/A
Scraper team subtotal : $438.39 Maint. subtotal : N/A
Total Work Team Cost/Hr: $438.39
MATERIAL QUANTITIES:
Beg.
Volume: 60500 CCY
Cu.Yd. Swell Loose
Volume: 60,500 CCY Factor:; 1.215 Volume: 73,508 LCY
Source of quantity take-off: TR001
Source of est. swell factor: Cat Handbook
HOURLY PRODUCTION:
_= Job Condition Correction Factors
Scraper Cycle Time
Site altitude = 5000 ft.
Load = 1 min.
Att. adjustment .. 1
Maneuver 8 spread = 0.6 min. Job efficiency ... 0.83 (1sh/d)
Travel time (haul 8 return): Net Correction 0.83
Haul route
Road Length Grade Rolling Total Velocity Travel time'
seg. M (ft) res.(%) res.(%) res.(%) (fpm) (min)
1 600 1.00 3.00 4.00 2502 0.46
Haul time = 0.46 min.
Return route
1 600 -1.00 3.00 2.00 3029 0.38
'1st 8 lost seg. adj. for accel./decel. Return time = 0.38 min.
Total Cycle Time = 2.44 min.
------- Machine Volume
Machine Payload
Struck capacity = 21.00
Material weight .'= 1600.00 lbs/LCY , Heaped capacity = 31.00
Mat. descriptioh :
Top Soil Average = 26.00 LCY
Rated payload....= 75,000 lbs. Adjusted volume = 26.00 ICY
Payload volume...= 46.88 LCY
Unadjusted production per scraper or push-pull pair : 639.10 LCY/hr
Adjusted production •
A530.45 LCY/hr
Adjusted hourly fleet production • 1060.91 ICY/hr
J08 COST:
Fleet size : 2 Scraper(s) Total Job Time: 69.29 Hours
Unit Cost : 50.413 /LCY Total Job Cost: S30,375
Exhibit M - Other Permits & Licenses
6.4.13
A statement identifying which of the following permits, licenses and approvals the
Operator/Applicant holds or will be seeking in order to conduct the proposed mining and
reclamation operations: effluent discharge permits, air quality emissions permits, radioactive
source material licenses, the State Historic Preservation Office clearance, disposal of dredge and
fill material(404)permits, permit to construct a dam, well permits, highway access permits, U.S.
Forest Service permits, Bureau of Land Management permits, county zoning and land use permits,
and city zoning and land use permits.
Federal Lands - There are no federal lands on this property. Federal jurisdiction over waters of
the United States and wetlands are under determination. Refer to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,
below.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Delineation of possible Wetlands and Waters of the United
States,plus clearance of suspected threatened and endangered species- specifically,Preble's
Jumping Mouse and Ladies Tresses Orchid, has occurred [see replies from the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service, and a related report from the Colorado Division of Wildlife, in Exhibit H:
Wildlife Information]. Assessment of Wetlands,Waters of the United States, Preble's Jumping
Mouse, and Ladies Tresses Orchid was performed by Savage and Savage, Inc. Portions of
Savage and Savage, Inc. report on Wetlands and Waters of the United States, including
identification of related soils and vegetation via sampling points shown on Exhibit G-Water
Resources Map,is included under Exhibit G-Water Information. Additional information is
available upon request..
State Historic Preservation Office - The Colorado Historical Society, Office of Archaeology
and Historic Preservation conducted a search of the Colorado Inventory of Cultural Resources on
20 October 1999 respective of 29,Township 3 North, Range 67 West. The Society's Office did
not identify any substantive information in its search of the Colorado Inventory of Cultural
Resources for this location. The list does not identify any known survey for Section 28, and did
not provide a summary for one known survey in Section 29. Additional information is available
upon request.
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment - APEN - This permit has
been applied for pertaining to fugitive dust. A permit for processing equipment will be submitted
once the equipment has been identified. The appropriate APEN for the processing equipment will
be secured prior to start-up of the same. Additional information is available upon request.
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment - Storm Water Discharge
Permit-This permit has been applied for. Additional information is available upon request. A
copy of the Universal Storm Water Management Plan is included under Exhibit G: Water
Information.
Colorado Division of Wildlife - While no permit is required, DOW has been contacted and
their information is presented under Exhibit H-Wildlife Information in this submittal and/or under
separate cover.
Colorado Division of Water Resources - Office of the State Engineer - A substitute
water supply plan for purposes of augmenting evaporative loss of exposed groundwater is under
development in cooperation with the Colorado Division of Water Resources, Office of the State
Engineer [refer to Exhibit G-Water Information,correspondence from the Office of the State
Engineer of 22 January 1999]. Additional information concerning this submittal is available upon
request.
EXHIBIT M - Other Permits & Licenses 1
Colorado Division of Minerals & Geology Regular Impact [] 12] Construction Material Permit
Sand Land, Inc. - Kurtz Resource Recovery & Development Project - January 1.999
Exhibit M - Other Permits & Licenses
Colorado Division of Labor - Any oil or fuel containment will include appropriate permits
from the Oil Inspection unit of the Colorado Division of Labor.
Colorado Department of Transportation - C-DOT has been contacted respective of this
operation and its access concerns. C-DOT has indicated to us that it will respond to the submittal
to DMG and Weld County respective of its determinations,therefore, its response is pending.
Weld County -The site is under Special Review by Weld County Department of Planning and
Board of County Commissioners. Additional information is available upon request.
Town of Firestone - The Town of Firestone owns property that bi-sects the location and has
been contacted respective of this application. The Town's determinations are pending. The Town
is identified under Exhibit P-Municipalities Located Within Two Miles of the location.
Town of Mead - The Town is located within 1.5 miles from the location, and is identified under
Exhibit P-Municipalities Located Within Two Miles of the location, and Exhibit B: Index Map.
EXHIBIT M - Other Permits & Licenses 2
Colorado Division of Mineral s& Geology Regular Impact [112] Construction Material Permit
Sand Land, Inc. - Kurtz Resource Recovery &Development Project -January 1999
Varra Companies, Inc.
2130 S. 96th Street Broomfield, Colorado 80200 Telephone (303) 666-6657 FAX 666-6743
Wednesday 7 October 1998
Gloria Hice-Idler
State of Colorado Department of Transportation
Region 4
1420 2nd Street
Greeley, Colorado 80631
Subject: Kurtz Resource Recovery and Development Project- Sections 28 and 29,
Township 3 North, Range 67 West, 6th P.M. - Request for consideration of Alternative Access
Routes from Colorado State Highway 66 and Weld County Road 17.
Dear Gloria:
As we discussed at the site on Wednesday 2 September 1998, there are three possible points
of entry for this project. The locations are described as alternative access points a, b, and c
on the ground truth aerial photograph and survey provided.
Two alternatives (a & c) would require realignment of Weld County Road 17, and are subject
to the approval of Weld County. The alternative locations are not intended to reflect
design, except to suggest an intersection that is perpendicular to Highway 66, an
approximate 50 foot opening, and an approximate 30 foot wide road.
The actual locations and design would be follow acceptance of the route. For example,
Alternative a would intersect Highway 66, but curve within the easement location to the
intersection with the original WCR 17.
Based upon our field assessment of 2 September, Alternative a is the preferred path. Its
approval would negate use of Alternative b and c. Alternative c or b would negate the use
of Alternative a. If neither a nor c is allowed, Alternative b would be acceptable. If c is
allowed, b is also acceptable.
Naturally, the all necessary final approvals of design and location of the road will be
obtained from C-DOT, Weld County, and the Town of Firestone, prior to construction. The
purpose of this approval is to verify the range of alternatives acceptable to C-DOT .
It is my understanding you will finalize approval of these alternatives within the next 10 days.
Until then, if you need additional information or clarification, please do not hesitate to
contact me. Thank-you for your time and kind assistance.
Sincerely,
Bradford Janes
professional forester
cc. Christopher L. Varra, President
Varra Companies, Inc.
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Varra Companies, Inc.
2130 S. 96th Street Broomfield, Colorado 80200 Telephone (303) 666-6657 FAX 666-6743
Friday 23 October 1998
Bruce Nickerson, Town Planner
Town of Firestone I
P.O. Box 100
Firestone, Colorado 80520
Subject: Kurtz Resource Recovery and Land Development Project -Access Routes and Trail
Considerations.
Dear Bruce:
Attached, find two copies of an aerial photograph of the Kurtz property that indicate the proposed
access routes into that property from Colorado Highway 66. All images are ground truth and can be
scaled to an accuracy equivalent to that of the survey information overlain on the image.
As we discussed on Tuesday 6 October, access along Alternative A is the preferred route. Since this is
within the right-of-way purchased by the Town of Firestone from the Union Pacific Railroad, this
Alternative requires the approval of the Town, as well as Weld County Department of Public Works
(WCPW) and the Colorado Department of Transportation (C-DOT).
On 2 September 1998, we met with Gloria Hice-Idler, C-DOT, at the location to discuss access
considerations. Our correspondence to Gloria of 7 October, as attached, reflects our present
accord over Alternative Routes A, B, and C, as determined on 2 September. As stated, Gloria prefers
Alternative A over that of the other routes indicated. We anticipate C-DOT will provide written
concurrence with the 7 October abstract in the near future.
WCPW will review the proposed routes at the time of the Special Review. Affirmation of this
Alternative as an approved route by C-DOT and the Town of Firestone will no doubt ease the
County's burden of review.
The proposed design of the route will be submitted with the Weld County Special Review
application. Any final comments from C-DOT and the Town of Firestone will be coordinated with
WCPW to complete the approved design prior to completion of construction of the approved route.
From our dialogue of 6 October, we concurred that the following considerations should to be
included in the overall plan:
1. Provide a 50 foot allotment within the present right-of-way to accommodate future light rail
transportation.
2. Accommodate a pathway on the West side of the completed access road for the Town of
Firestone Trail System. It was established that scenic wildlife values and public safety are best
secured from the elevated position of the existing right-of-way.
The relationship of road and trail are Illustrated on the attached sketch. By placing the trail
below the railroad grade, it forces the eye West to the wetlands, while avoiding the more
mundane view to the East, while avoiding some of the influences of the County Road. Final
road and trail design for the selected route is not shown, but will be submitted as Information
develops.
3. Provide a means to assure the safety of traffic and pedestrians of cross-traffic of heavy
equipment from resource recovery operations on-going In Sections 28 and 29 of the property.
The town would not object to the possible closure of Weld County Road 17 South of Colorado
Highway 66 to the Heavy Equipment crossing, for the period in which the crossing would be
required.
4 An additional measure will be to increase the size of the existing culvert for the drainage
coming from the Last Chance Ditch. This is necessary to prevent any future flooding from the
ditch should a precipitation event or obstruction of the existing culvert occur. Since Varra
Companies, Inc. will be assisting with the development and construction of the road and trail,
some assistance in the establishment of the culvert from the Town and County will be
welcomed.
5. The final consideration to finalizing the location of County Road 17, is to curve it away from the
existing residences. This would increase the margin of safety presently accorded these
residences, while adding interest to both road and trail.
Naturally, we do not desire to misstate any element of this understanding. If any portion of our
comments are inaccurate or incomplete, please clarify any remaining considerations.
Based upon final disposition of any remaining considerations, we will present the matter in our Special
Review application to Weld County, C-DOT, and the Town of Firestone Board of Trustees. We
understand that final approval must occur from the Town Board, as well as C-DOT, and by approval
of the Weld County Special Review application, prior to construction of the selected route at this
location.
If you need additional information or clarification, please contact us. Thank-you again for your time
and kind consideration.
Sincerely,
Bradford Janes
professional forester
cc. Christopher L. Varra, President
Varra Companies, Inc.
Dave Lindsay, Town Engineer
Town of Firestone
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Exhibit N - Source of Legal Right to Enter
6.4.14
The source of the Operator's/Applicant's legal right to enter and initiate a mining operation on the
affected land.
A copy of the Deed to the subject lands is included under Exhibit O.
EXHIBIT N - Source of Legal Right-to-Enter 1
Colorado Division of Mineral s& Geology Regular Impact 1.112] Construction Material Permit
Sand Land, Inc. - Kurtz Resource Recovery &Development Project - January 1999
Varra Con Janies, Inc.
2130 S. 96th Street Broomfield, Colorado 80200 Telephone (303) 666-6657
1 August 1998
Jack and Jacqueline Varra
2130 South 96th Street
Broomfield Colorado 80020
RE: Creation and submittal of a Colorado Division of Minerals and Geology
[DMG1 permit, for your property located in Sections 28 and 29, Township 3
North, Range 67 West, 6th P.M., Weld County Colorado.
Subject: AFFIDAVIT verifying that Varra Companies, Inc. is authorized legal
right to enter and mine.
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Varra:
Your signature below acknowledges and authorizes Varra Companies, Inc. and
its employees, as of 1 August 1998, legal right to enter and mine. If you need
further information or clarification, please contact me. Thank-you for your
cooperation.
Sincerely,
Varra Companies, Inc.
Bradford Janes
Fores er
Ackno dged on this date by:
, 4, Ve„,,,z- ,
Pa le (Jack) Varra, Owner Ja queline Varra, Owner
Subscribed to and sworn before me this 619 giDay of , l
Notary Public: `
My commission expires: 7-02O -q9
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Varra Cork panies, Inc.
2130 S. 96th Street Broomfield, Colorado 80200 Telephone (303) 666-6657
1 August 1998
Sand Land, Inc.
ATTN: Christopher L. Varra
2130 South 96th Street
Broomfield Colorado 80020
RE: Creation and submittal of a Colorado Division of Minerals and Geology
[DMG] permit, for your property located in Sections 28 and 29, Township 3
North, Range 67 West, 6th P.M., Weld County Colorado.
Subject: AFFIDAVIT verifying that Varra Companies, Inc. is authorized legal
right to enter and mine.
Dear Mr. Varra:
Your signature below acknowledges and authorizes Varra Companies, Inc. and
its employees, as of 1 August 1998, legal right to enter and mine. If you need
further information or clarification, please contact me. Thank-you for your
cooperation.
Sincerely, Acknowledged on this date by:
Varra Companies, Inc. Sand Land, Inc.
IL
Bradford anes Chri opher L. Varra
Forester President
Subscribed to and sworn before me this�oZ�`�Day of 1
Notary Public: __ °.e�. A ) �d�
My commission expires: 7-o20- 99
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Exhibit P - Municipalities Within Two Miles
6.4.16
A list of any municipality(s)within two miles of the proposed mining operation and address of the
general office of each municipality.
Refer to Exhibit B - Index Map and Exhibit C-1: Pre-Mining Map.
Mead Town Hall
441 3rd St.
P.O. Box 626
Mead, CO 80542
Town of Firestone
P.O. Box 100
Firestone, CO 80520
EXHIBIT P- Municipalities Within Two Miles 1
Colorado Division of Minerals &Geology Regular Impact [1.121 Construction Material Permit
Sand Land,Inc. - Kurtz Resource Recovery & Development Project -January 1999
Exhibit Q - Proof of Mailing of Notices to County
Commissioners & Soil Conservation District
6.4.17
Proof of actual delivery or proof of mailing by Certified Mail, return receipt requested, of Notice of
the Application to the local Board of County Commissioners and, if the mining operation is within
the boundaries of a Soil Conservation District, to the Board of Supervisors of the Soil
Conservation District.
Information required under this Rule is provided under separate cover with this submittal.
EXHIBIT Q - Proof of Mailing of Notices to County Commissioners & Soil Conservation 1
District
Colorado Division of Mineral s &Geology Regular Impact [112] Construction Material Permit
Sand Land, Inc. - Kurtz Resource Recovery & Development Project - January 1999
Exhibit R - Proof of Filing with County Clerk or Recorder
6.4.18
An affidavit or receipt indicating the date on which the application was placed with the local County
Clerk and Recorder.
Information required under this Rule is provided under separate cover with this submittal.
EXHIBIT R - Proof of Filing with County Clerk or Recorder I
Colorado Division of Mineral s & Geology Regular Impact[1.1.21 Construction Material Permit
Sand Land, Inc. - Kurtz Resource Recovery &Development Project -January 1999
Exhibit S - Permanent Man-Made Structures
6.4.19
Where the mining operation will adversely affect the stability of any significant, valuable or
permanent man-made structure located within two hundred(200)feet of affected land, the applicant
may either:
a) provide a notarized agreement between the applicant and the person(s)having an interest in
the structure, that the applicant is to provide compensation for any damage to the structure; or
Please refer to part (b),below.
b) where such an agreement can not be reached, the applicant shall provide an appropriate
engineering evaluation that demonstrates that such structure shall not be damaged by activities
occurring at the mining operation.
As indicated under Exhibit D: Mining Plan:
The near extent of extraction is identified by a 25±foot variable line set back
uniformly at 25±feet from the edge of property lines; and, the centerline of field
located underground gas lines or other underground facilities, irrigation ditches and
seep ditch, wells and other structures. Specific variations in the location of:
stockpiles,boundaries of extraction, and related information relative to adjacent
structures and easements; from that represented on Exhibit C-2: Mining Plan Map-
Typical Extraction Limits,will be represented in a later,Exhibit C-3: Protection of
Existing Facilities Plat, as developed and certified by a professional engineer. In
the interim,the general format shown on Exhibit C-1: Pre-Mining Map has the
proper certification for protection of structures located within 200 feet from the
proposed extraction limits.
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EXHIBIT S - Permanent Man-Made Structures
Colorado Division of Mineral s & Geology Regular Impact [112] Construction Material Permit
Sand Land, Inc. - Kurtz Resource Recovery & Development Project - January 1999
Rule 1.6.2(1)b - ADDENDUM 1 - Notice Requirements
Information is provided under separate cover in conformance with the requirements of this Rule.
Rule 1.6.2(1)b - ADDENDUM 1 - Notice Requirements 1
Colorado Division of Mineral s & Geology Regular Impact[1121 Construction Material Permit
Sand Land, Inc. - Kurtz Resource Recovery & Development Project -January 1999
Rule 6.5 - Geotechnical Stability Exhibit (any required
sections)
No information required under Rule 6.5. There are no geotechnical issues involved under this
consideration.
Rule 6.5 -Geotechnical Stability Exhibit (any required sections) 1
Colorado Division of Mineral s& Geology Regular Impact [1.121 Construction Material Permit
Sand Land, Inc. - Kurtz Resource Recovery&Development Project -January 1999
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