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Home My WebLink About20231507.tiffINVENTORY OF ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION Applicant Loveland Ready Mix Case Number USR22-0018 Submitted or Prepared Prior to At Hearing Hearing 1 SPO Kelly Letter in Opposition received October 1, 2022 X 2 SPO Grotzky Letter in Opposition dated November 1, 2022 X 3 SPO Garrett Letter in Opposition received January 3, 2033 (Sold 1.2023) X 4 SPO Petition in Opposition dated July 4, 2021 — 8 pages X 5 SPO Petition in Opposition dated June 15, 2021 21 X — pages 6 Sign Planting dated April 7, 2023 X 7 Board mining of and County a concrete Commissioners batch plant Resolution in the A (Agricultural) for USR1237 — Open Zone District cut X 8 SPO Notice Post Cards — Return to Sender X 9 Town of Johnstown referral dated April 28, 2023 X 10 SPO Dean e-mail in Opposition received April 29, 2023 X 11 Memorandum to add COA 1.J and renumber X 12 SPO St. Pierre e-mail in Opposition received May 1, 2023 X 13 Letter From Sierra to Mayor Club Austin Poudre and Canyon Town Trustees Group of Executive Milliken, dated Committee May 16, 2022 X 14 SPO Hill e-mail w concerns received May 2, 2023 X i 1 1 hereby certify that the items identified herein were submitted to the Department of Planning Services at or prior to the schedule ,.,Planning Commissioners hearing. Kim Ogle a lanner Weld County Department of Planning Services 1555 N 17th Ave Greeley, CO 80631 October 19, 2022 Re: Case Number USR22-0018 Loveland Ready Mix Open Mining adjacent to WCR 48.5 Please accept this as notice I am against granting any permits to allow Loveland Ready Mix (LRM) to open mine on this land adjacent to the Mad Russian subdivision. I know LRM needs product — I know they own the land — I know they have a right to place a pit on that land. But we, those living next to the pit, should have rights as well to enjoy a certain quality of life without the noise and ugly view associated with this open pit. I find it hard to believe the pit can't be placed somewhere that doesn't affect 100's of homeowners and risk decreasing the value of their homes, currently priced at $500,000 - $1,000,000. LRM has paid for studies which have always provided answers which are favorable to LRM's permitting process. I'm sure you are aware whoever pays for a study gets the answers favorable to their outcomes. Several of those study outcomes won't hold up under scrutiny. First, the study revealed WCR 48.5 can handle 37 round tri os for 20 years!! of large gravel trucks per day hauling material. Here is a picture of that road: The picture was taken from a medium size vehicle...meeting a full size, large gravel truck on the narrow gravel road would force any reasonable sized passenger vehicle into the ditch. Further, turning onto Hwy 17 north, the proposed route by LRM, would result in that large gravel truck to stop on the RR tracks in order to wait for traffic to clear on that busy highway. Also, in the 2nd picture, you will see that even a smaller commercial vehicle had to go into incoming traffic to make the turn. In order to transport on Hwy 17, the large trucks will have to drive west, the entire length of gravel road WCR 48.5. Otherwise, they can turn east from the gravel pit and be on Hwy 257 within a matter of feet...which route is most likely? However, once on HWY 257, they are faced with a hill with over a 10% grade and they will have had no opportunity to build speed before reaching the hill. Currently, other large fully loaded trucks most often never make 40 mph (55 mph limit) going up the hill, and those trucks have a longer run to build speed. LRM's study indicating WCR can handle the traffic and that Hwy 257 will not be used to transport gravel just don't make sense. In addition, when asked about dust as dozens of large trucks per day travel across what is now cattle pasture to the pit, we were told water could be sprayed. Below is a picture of the cattle pasture. Water on a dirt road in a cattle pasture? Beyond this, other questions and concerns: What will be the level of dust blowing from the west where the pit is located onto the Mad Russian neighborhood during mining? What will be the noise level of equipment running long hours every work day for 20 years on the well being of neighbors? Won't wet mining lower the level and slow the flow of the Big Thompson as ground water fills the pit? What's the possibility of pollution entering the River due to equipment failure/fuel spills? Is this a critical wildlife habitat? Is this a flood plain and how will mining affect that? Finally, we are told by LRM that the area will be returned to a state better than it is currently. It's inconceivable to believe a for-profit company can improve what it has taken nature millennium to build. One only has to look at current LRM work to understand their commitment: A current and on -going pit mining operation similar to what Mad Russian homeowners will look at for decades A reclaimed and improved upon past mine operation next door to the LRM plant in Johnstown... I can't see how this is improved over a free flowing river surrounded by decades old trees, various wildlife and nature prospering. For all these reasons, I ask you deny the LRM application. Please inform me when the rescheduled hearing will take place. Sincerely, 1 2045 Birdie Way Milliken CO A 543 Electronic cc: Commissioner Scott James November 1, 2022 Weld County Commissioners 1150 "0" Street Greeley, CO 80631 I would like a chance to speak at the next meeting concerning Loveland Ready Mix's request to change the agricultural zoning to enable them to negatively impact our entire subdivision, including roads, noise pollution and a minimum of 64 more round trips by dump trucks 5 '/ days a week. Please put my name on the list of those to be notified for discussion about this issue. I will also put this notice in the Milliken Nextdoor and Facebook notices. This is what I would like to say at that meeting, since you do require me to submit it in advance: Just a heads up to those of you in Mad Russian Subdivision and the surrounding area. Most of you know that for the past year Loveland Ready Mix has been attempting to get approval for a gravel mine on the property between Highway 257 and road 48 %. Whatever your beliefs, this would NOT benefit the people who live in this area in any way. In addition, Loveland Ready Mix has both lied to us about notifications for permitting and requests for information being made available to us in a timely manner. This mine would also put the wildlife who call the area home, including a number of endangered species, and protected bald eagles and mule deer migration routes out for a minimum of 25 years, at which time Loveland Ready Mix has told us that they will not be able to put it back the way it was, but they note that they will plant nice bushes there when they leave. In the meantime, the people who live in this small area will endure a minimum of 64 big trucks, 5 % days a week. We get Sundays off. There is nothing to make them keep that number at 64. The people who live on County Road 4812 would be impacted even more. That road is at most a lane and a half wide and unpaved. It is full of potholes and ruts now, and with that many heavy trucks using it, 1 would think it's likely that will not improve. As most of you who live here know, 257 is currently overrun with large trucks 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Town of Milliken has made it known that they do NOT support this mine, but the property is outside the boundaries of Milliken in Weld County. No new local jobs will be created, as they will use current employees to do the work. The children who take the school bus from 48 1/2 will also be impacted or endangered. The houses along that road will be bombarded every day except Sunday with a minimum of 64 gravel truck trips. The fact that they extract gravel underwater means the people living there, some of them for generations, have an increased risk of septic systems being impacted as well. If you agree that this is a lose/lose situation for everyone except Loveland Ready Mix, we will have a chance to make our feelings known at one of the Weld County Commissioners' meetings. We do not yet know which meeting but there are volunteers who will try to make sure to let everyone know. The bad part is that the Commissioners meetings are held on the first and third Tuesdays and Thursdays of the month at 12:30 P.M. Many people are working during that time and will have trouble being there in person. Once Weld County allows this to come in, it will be here for at least 25 years. If you are one of those who cannot attend one of these meetings due to work concerns, please consider writing a letter. Address to direct your letter is at the bottom of this notice. All of us will pay the price in additional health concerns, noise, dust, changing water tables in nearby homes and more. The big trucks are already using 257 24 hours a day and ignoring the "no engine braking" signs. I believe strongly that Weld EXHIBIT `C. Sa. oo (8 County can encourage business without destroying any small amount of peace and quiet we currently enjoy. This will also impact the tax base of the Town of Milliken. I think it's safe to assume that no one looks for a house in a nice area and adds "must be near a gravel pit" to their wants for a new home. Thus, the property values for the Town of Milliken decrease. I am trying to come up with any positives, but so far, I can't find a single one. This is a beautiful area which is changing rapidly. Don't let them destroy the peace and beauty of this area any more by allowing a zoning change to destroy what we now have. Send letters objecting to the gravel mine to: Weld County Commissioners 1150 O Street Greeley, CO, 80631 You may ask to speak at the meeting dealing with Loveland Ready Mix as well. We will likely have only one opportunity to voice our opposition, and for some of us this could impact us for the remainder of our lives. Sheila Grotzky 115 Birdie Dr Milliken, CO 80543 Email sgrotzky@hotmail.com • • 4 ... t yesiit7 2��3 ..(91- to a at_ C ff�tiC� rn y ecrya, P )19 em1 �r Ulf do tu)71 Awe ro 191 ton C IP a /eke ( rearmed d,au1— olsee anti Mk} hr ithAL 44rWmi+ am -aware �l1Ll�'J�euL�.1' 1' Q�._Or?./�1L�C9e l6 J 11��. C r � Litt(" /�LUI�I.�"�'c� 1�^2. 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While we deeply appreciate your visit to our neighborhood and your openness about your plans, we will put together our resources to stop the plan. We have done some research about gravel pits. No matter the amount of water you use to keep the loose dirt under control, the first part of your dig will be done with no ability to stop the particles from travelling to our home residences. Also, any stored dirt or topsoil will be prone to travel due to the wind. From the figures we received from you, we would experience: 64 truckloads per day, 3 days per week, for 52 weeks a year, for ten years. 64 x 3 x 52 x 10 = 99,840 truckloads. Multiply that by approximately the same amount on the south side of the Big Thompson River: 99,840 x 2 = 199,680 truckloads. There is no way that this will create any benefit to the landowners of the Mad Russian subdivision. 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While we deeply appreciate your visit to our neighborhood and your openness about your plans, we will put together our resources to stop the plan. We have done some research about gravel pits. one of the more alarming aspects is from the American Lung Association. It is titled Health effects for the population livinc near a cement plant: Understanding Silicosis. No matter the amount of water you use to keep the loose dirt under control, the first part of your dig will be done with no ability to stop the particles from travelling to our home residences. Also, any stored dirt or topsoil will be prone to travel due to the wind. From the figures we received from you, we would experience: 64 truckloads per day, 3 days per week, for 52 weeks a year, for ten years. 64 x 3 x 52 x 10 = 99,840 truckloads. Multiply that by approximately the same amount on the south side of the Big Thompson River: 99,84Q x 2 =199,680 truckloads. There is no way that this will create any benefit to the landowners of the Mad Russian subdivision. The signatures below represent the names of homeowners: Printed Signature 6/15/21 Loveland Ready Mix Loveland, CO Dear Stephanie, This document is to serve as notification that we, the landowners of the Mad Russian Subdivision, are banding together to stop any further development of your Milliken gravel pi# proposal. While we deeply appreciate your visit to our neighborhood and your openness about your plans, we wilt puttogetherourresources to stop the plan. We have done some research about gravel pits. One of the more alarming aspects is from the American Lung Association. It is titled Health effects for the population living nears cement plant: UrderstandingSilicosis. No matter the amount of water you use to keep the loose dirt under control, the first part of your dig will be done with no ability to stop the particles from travelling to our home residences. Also, any stored dirt or topsoil will be prone to travel due to the wind. From the figures we received from you, we would experience: 64 truckloads per day, 3 days per week, for 52 weeks a year, for ten years. 64 x 3 x 52 x 10 = 99,840 truckloads. Multiply that by approximately the same amount on the south side of the Big Thompson River: 99,840x2 = 199,680 truckloads. There is no way that this will create any benefit to the landowners of the Mad Russian subdivision. The signatures below repreent the names of horneowne 21% gee/ Printed c *nature 6/15/21 Loveland Ready Mix Loveland, CO Dear Stephanie, I. Mt This document is to serve as notification that we, the landowners of the Mad Russian Subdivision, are banding together to stop any further development of your Milliken gravel pit proposal. While we deeply appreciate your visit to our neighborhood and your openness about your plans, we will puttogetherourresourcesto stop the plan. We have done some research about gravel pits. One of the more alarming aspects is from the American Lung Association. It is titled Health effects for the population living neara cement plant: Understanding Silicosis. No matter the amount of water you use to keep the loose dirt under control, the first part of your dig will be done with no ability to stop the particles from travelling to our home residences. Also, any stored dirt or topsoil will be prone to travel due to the wind. From the figures we received from you, we would experience: 64 truckloads per day, 3 days per week, for 52 weeks a year, for ten years. 64 x 3 x 52 x 10 = 99,840truck1oads. Multiply that by approximately the same amount on the south side of the Big Thompson River: 99,840 x 2 =199,680 truckloads. There is no way that this will create any benefit to the landowners of the Mad Russian subdivision, The signatures below represent the names of homeowners: ratevibne c Printed Signature /g 77 Rier'ie pt: 6/15/21 Loveland Ready Mix Loveland, CO Dear Stephanie, This document is to serve as notification that we, the landowners of the Mad Russian Subdivision, are banding together to stop any further development of your Milliken gravel pit proposal. While we deeply appreciate your visit to our neighborhood and your openness about your plans, we will puttogetherour resources to stop the plan. We have done some research about gravel pits. one of the more alarming aspects is from the American Lung Association. It is titled Health effects for the population living near a cement plant: Understanding Silicosis. Na matter the amount of water you use to keep the loose dirt under control, the first part of your dig will be done with no ability to stop the particles from travelling to our home residences. Also, any stored dirt or topsoil will be prone to travel due to the wind. From the figures we received from you, we would experience: 64 truckloads per day, 3 days per week, for 52 weeks a year, for ten years. 64 x 3 x 52 x 10 = 99,840 truckloads. Multiply that by approximately the same amount on the south side of the Big Thompson River: 99,840 x 2 = 199,680 truckloads. There is no way that this will create any benefit to the landowners of the Mad Russian subdivision. The signatures below represent the names of homeowners: fificLicil Printed / Si na igq /3/Able p,t P4NIeccrfl0 4/2 5.- 97/107 6/15/21 Loveland Ready Mix Loveland, CO Dear Stephanie, This document is to serve as notification that we, the landowners of the Mad Russian Subdivision, are banding together to stop any further development of your Milliken gravel pit proposal. White we deeply appreciate your visit to our neighborhood and your openness about your plans, we will put together our resources to stop the plan. We have done some research about gravel pits. One of the more alarming aspects is from the American Lung Association. It is titled Health effects for the population living near a cement plant: Understanding Silicosis. No matter the amount of water you use to keep the loose dirt under control, the first part of your dig will be done with no ability to stop the particles from travelling to our home residences. Also, any stored dirt or topsoil will be prone to travel due to the wind. From the figures we received from you, we would experience: 64 truckloads per day, 3 days perweek, for 52 weeks a year, for ten years. 64 x 3 x 52 x 10 = 99,84Otruckloads. Multiply that by approximately the same amount on the south side of the Big Thompson River: 99,840 x 2 = 199,680 truckloads. There is no way that this will create any benefit to the landowners of the Mad Russian subdivision, The signatures below represent the names of homeowners: rn it M Printed Signature iqL7 goger 6/15/21 Loveland Ready Mix Loveland, CO Dear Stephanie, This document is to serve as notification that we, the landowners of the Mad Russian Subdivision, are banding together to stop any further development of your Milliken gravel pit proposal. While we deeply appreciate your visit to our neighborhood and your openness about your plans, we will put together our resources to stop the plan. We have done some research about gravel pits. One of the more alarming aspects is from the American Lung Association. It is titled Health effects for the population living near a cement plant: Understanding Silicosis. No matter the amount of water you use to keep the loose dirt under control, the first part of your dig will be done with no ability to stop the particles from travelling to our home residences. Also, any stored dirt or topsoil will be prone to travel due to the wind. From the figures we received from you, we would experience: 64 truckloads per day, 3 days per week, for 52 weeks a year, for ten years. 64 x 3 x 52 x 10 = 99,840 truckloads. Multiply that by approximately the same amount on the south side of the Big Thompson River: 99,840 x 2 = 199,680 truckloads. There is no way that this will create any benefit to the landowners of the Mad Russian subdivision, The signatures below represent the names of homeowners: 6115121 Loveland Ready Mix Loveland, CO Dear Stephanie, This document is to serve as notification that we, the landowners of the Mad Russian Subdivision, are banding together to stop any further development of your Milliken gravel pit proposal. While we deeply appreciate your visit to our neighborhood and your openness about your plans, we will puttogetherourresourcesto stop the plan. We have done some research about gravel pits. one of the more alarming aspects is from the American Lung Association. It is titled Health effects for the population living near a cement plant: Understanding Sihcosis1 No matter the amount of water you use to keep the loose dirt under control, the first part of your dig will be done with no ability to stop the particles from travelling to our home residences. Also, any stored dirt or topsoil will be prone to travel due to the wind. From the figures we received from you, we would experience: 64 truckloads per day, 3 days per week, for 52 weeks a year, for ten years. 64 x 3 x 52 x 10 = 99,840 truckloads. Multiply that by approximately the same amount on the south side of the Big Thompson River: 99,840 x 2 = 199,680 truckloads. There is no way that this will create any benefit to the landowners of the Mad Russian subdivision, The signatures below represent the names of homeown To Gs s(A s Printed SiVature 2322 gozO/Cpit 6115/21 Loveland Ready Mix Loveland, CO Dear Stephanie, This document is to serve as notification that we, the landowners of the Mad Russian SubdMsion, are banding together to stop any further development of your Milliken gravel pit proposal. While we deeply appreciate your visit to our neighborhood and your openness about your plans, we will put together our resources to stop the plan. We have done some research about rave) pits. One of the more alarming aspects is from the American Lung Association. It is titled Health effects for the population living near a cement plant: Understanding Silicosis. No maker the amount of water you use to keep the loose dirt under control, the first part of your dig will be done with no ability to stop the particles from travelling to our home residences. Also, any stored dirt or topsoil will be prone to travel due to the wind. From the figures we received from you, we would experience: 64 truckloads per day, 3 days per week, for 52 weeks a year, for ten years. 64 x 3 x 52 x 10 = 99,840 truckloads. Multiply that by approximately the same amount on the south side of the Big Thompson River: 99,840 x 2 = 199,680 truckloads. There is no way that this will create any benefit to the landowners of the Mad Russian subdivision. The signatures below represent the names of homeowners: c,20/P diRinar Pg. 6115!21 Loveland Ready Mix Loveland, CO Dear Stephanie, This document is to serve as notification that we, the landowners of the Mad Russian Subdivision, are banding togetherto stop any further development of your Milliken gravel pit proposal. While we deeply appreciate your visit to our neighborhood and your openness about your plans, we will put together our resources to stop the plan. We have done some research about gravel pits. One of the more alarming aspects is from the American Lung Associalion. It is fitted Health effects for the population living near a cement plant: Understanding Silicosis. No matter the amount of water you use to keep the loose dirt under control, the first part of your dig will be done with no ability to stop the particles from travelling to our home residences. Also, any stored dirt or topsoil will be prone to travel due to the wind. From the figures we received from you, we would experience: 64 truckloads per day, 3 days per week, for 52 weeks a year, for ten years. 64 x 3 x 52 x 10 = 99,840 truckloads. Multiply that by approximately the same amount on the south side of the Big Thompson River: 99,840 x Z =199,680 truckloads. There is no way that this will create any benefit to the landowners of the Mad Russian subdivision. The signatures below represent the names of homeowners: \t/41;_ii Printed Signature _2472 ge pititpc 6/15/21 Loveland Ready Mix Loveland, CO Dear Stephanie, This document is to serve as notification that we, the landowners of the Mad Russian Subdivision, are banding togetherto stop any further development ofyour Milliken gravel pit proposal. While we deeply appreciate your visit to our neighborhood and your openness about your plans, we will put together our resources to stop the plan. We have done some research about gravel pits. One of the more alarming aspects is from the American Lung Association. It is titled Health effects for the population living near a cement plant Understanding Silicosis. Na matter the amount of water you use to keep the loose dirt under control, the first part of your dig will be done with no ability to stop the particles from travelling to our home residences. Also, any stored dirt or topsoil will be prone to travel due to the wind. From the figures we received from you, we would experience: 64 truckloads per day, 3 days per week, for 52 weeks a year, for ten years. 64 x 3 x 52 x 10 = 99,840 truckloads. Multiply that by approximately the same amount on the south side of the Big Thompson River: 99,840 x 2 =199,680 truckloads. There is no way that this will create any benefit to the landowners of the Mad Russian subdivision. t ted4 The signatures below represent the names of homeowners: ?et 44 R), Printed o2aoa drxtb t Dr it -4.41k443/4, Co rosq3 6/15/21 Loveland Ready Mix Loveland, CO Dear Stephanie, This document is to serve as notification that we, the landowners of the Mad Russian Subdivision, are banding together to stop any further development of your Milliken gravel pit proposal. While we deeply appreciate your visit to our neighborhood and your openness about your plans, we will put together our resources to stop the plan. We have done some research about gravel pits. one of the more alarming aspects is from the American Lung Association. It is titled Health effects for the population living near a cement plant: UnderstandingSilicosis. No matter the amount of water you use to keep the loose dirt under control, the first part of your dig will be done with no ability to stop the particles from travelling to our home residences. Also, any stored dirt or topsoil will be prone to travel due to the wind. From the figures we received from you, we would experience: 64 truckloads per day, 3 days per week, for 52 weeks a year, for ten years. 64 x 3 x 52 x 10 = 99,840 truckloads. Multiply that by approximately the same amount on the south side of the Big Thompson River: 99,840 x 2 = 199,680 truckloads. There is no way that this will create any benefit to the landowners of the Mad Russian subdivision, The signatures below represent the names of homeowners: Rikv Printed Signature //z/ g• v(i 6/15121 Loveland Ready Mix Loveland, CO Dear Stephanie, This document is to serve as notification that we, the landowners of the Mad Russian Subdivision, are banding together to stop any further development of your Milliken gravel pit proposal. While we deeply appreciate your visit to our neighborhood and your openness about your plans, we will put together our resources to stop the plan. We have done some research about gravel pits. One of the more alarming aspects is from the American Lung Association. It is titled Health effects for the population living near a cement plant: Understanding Silicosis. No matter the amount of water you use to keep the loose dirt under control, the first part of your dig will be done with no ability to stop the particles from travelling to our home residences. Also, any stored dirt or topsoil will be prone to travel due to the wind. From the figures we received from you, we would experience: 64 truckloads per day, 3 days per week, for 52 weeks a year, for ten years. 64 x 3 x 52 x 10 = 99,840 truckloads. Multiply that by approximately the same amount on the south side of the Big Thompson River: 99,840 x 2 = 199,680 truckloads, There is no way that this will create any benefit to the landowners of the Mad Russian subdivision. The signatures below represent the names of homeowners: (,)/, Ore Printed Signatur S. 4 M Printed i.elickniosient Cic.65Le Signature 6/15/21 Loveland Ready Mix Loveland, CO Dear Stephanie, This document is to serve as notification that we, the landowners of the Mad Russian Subdivision, are banding together to stop any further development of your Milliken gravel pit proposal. While we deeply appreciate your visit to our neighborhood and your openness about your plans, we will put together our resources to stop the plan. We have done some research about gravel pits. One of the more alarming aspects is from the American Lung Association. It is titled Health effects for the population living near a cement plant: Understanding Silicosis. No matter the amount of water you use to keep the loose dirt under control, the first part of your dig will be done with no ability to stop the particles from travelling to our home residences. Also, any stored dirt or topsoil will be prone to travel due to the wind. From the figures we received from you, we would experience: 64 truckloads per day, 3 days per week, for 52 weeks a year, for ten years. 64 x 3 x 52 x 10 = 99,840 truckloads. Multiply that by approximately the same amount on the south side of the Big Thompson River: 99,840 x 2 = 199,680 truckloads. There is no way that this will create any benefit to the landowners of the Mad Russian subdivision. The signatures below represent the names of homeowners: Printed Signature t Name Printed ViCA arid( %pi lit A larrekh 12-cnc si{-\i -Nos- • a 0c04 ti.711t4de Signature • at AtZ iti&IL/ikeoe Cam- 1„Lieeta it f 0 PRItJTEO s IG1mTu2ES 5rn1-1--k frig ,LAEPt _ Prioor4V NIIISsamilawariaas 64 x 3 x 52 x 10 = 99,840 truckloads. Multiply that by approximately the same amount on the south side of the Big Thompson River: 99,840 x 2 = 199,680 truckloads. There is noway that this will create any benefit to the landowners of the Mad Russian subdivision. The signatures below represent the names of homeowners: 12k1 Printed p ; fict Kippts Signature 64 x 3 x 52 x 10 = 99,840 truckloads. Multiply that by approximately the same amount on the south side of the Big Thompson River: 99,840 x 2 = 199,680 truckloads. There is noway that this will create any benefit to the landowners of the Mad Russian subdivision. 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Tf .>ot�i - - 0 6115121 Loveland Ready Mix Loveland, CO Dear Stephanie, This document is to serve as notification that we, the landowners of the Mad Russian Subdivision, are banding together to stop any further development of your Milliken gravel pit proposal. While we deeply appreciate your visit to our neighborhood and your openness about your plans, we will put together our resources to stop the plan. We have done some research about gravel pits. One of the more alarming aspects is from the American Lung Association. It is titled Health effects for the population living near a cement plant: Understanding Silicosis. No matter the amount of wateryou use to keep the loose dirt under control, the first part of your dig will be done with no ability to stop the particles from travelling to our home residences. Also, any stored dirt or topsoil will be prone to travel due to the wind. From the figures we received from you, we would experience: 64 truckloads per day, 3 days per week, for 52 weeks a year, for ten years. 64 x 3 x 52 x 10= 99,840 truckloads. Multiply that by approximately the same amount on the south side of the Big Thompson River: 99,840 x 2 = 199,680 truckloads. There is no way that this will create any benefitto the landowners of the Mad Russian subdivision. The signatures below represent the names of homeowners: re ' r �� IS ltier' � JJ I'U(Y>k , Printed Signature 6/15/21 Loveland Ready Mix Loveland, CO Dear Stephanie, This document is to serve as notification that we, the landowners of the Mad Russian Subdivision, are banding together to stop any further development of your Milliken gravel pit proposal. While we deeply appreciate your visit to our neighborhood and your openness about your plans, we will put together our resources to stop the plan. We have done some research about gravel pits. One of the more alarming aspects is from the American Lung Association. It is titled Health effects for the population living near a cement plant: Understanding Silicosis. No matter the amount of water you use to keep the loose dirt under control, the first part of your dig will be done with no ability to stop the particles from travelling to our home residences. Also, any stored dirt or topsoil will be prone to travel due to the wind. From the figures we received from you, we would experience: 64 truckloads per day, 3 days per week, for 52 weeks a year, for ten years. 64 x 3 x 52 x 10 = 99,840 truckloads. PLANNING COMMISSION AND BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' SIGN POSTING CERTIFICATE The last day to post the sign is April 21, 2023, the sign shall be posted adjacent to and visible from a publicly maintained road right-of-way. In the event the property being considered for a special review is not adjacent to a publicly maintained road right-of-way, the department of planning services shall post one sign in the most prominent place on the property and post a second sign at the point at which the driveway (access drive) intersects a publicly maintained road right-of-way. I, Kim Ogle, hereby certify under penalties of perjury that the sign was posted on the property at least ten days before the Planning Commissioners hearing and the Board of Commissioners hearing for: Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit, USR22-0018, for Open Mining (sand, gravel and stone) and employee and equipment parking associated with operations outside of subdivisions and historic townsites, in the A (Agricultural) Zone District KIM OGLE Name of Person Posting Sign Laic Signric atur of Person Posting Sign STATE OF COLORADO ) ss. COUNTY OF WELD ) The foregoing instrument was subscribed and sworn to me this ,�' `'day of apv, , 2023 WITNESS my hand and official seal. - � in/ice Notary Public My Commission Expires: KRISTINE RANSLEM ...UMW.- 11 NOTARY PUBLIC STATE OF COLORADO NOTARY ID 20124034827 MY COMMISSION EXPIRES JUNE 05, 2024 1� �*r%. ' rr Vii: 11+111 ►bMI t41 1 rV Niles Tt •;1 SIT' y' tii Nasty i" 44 -ring u ,Q'ct 1 4.10.1 and 1i"_,. 1 wog! aM1>'i text 31- •. WELD CoU}4r A. h1INsrRATlON BUILDING 11604'O" Sttaut • flash*'+'. Co 00631 ' • -ma-- 40i *cIAC Orreltipnut 'liD Mt Vw 1 Fa - :11r',:IM AN w twin, ARSfl c' 91. 'a OAP* • Mt1ito twi4 tiles 13.4 fl *ci sat *FYPre.1*P • a.4 ++. akin l.,.'Amos duo i► •.. ++fj4� r..WA* 11 *w61 fl4I an aril St'-. h•MP. 1;11 • r 11.r A FALJ4►1 ▪ f110* 1 cambial. a.- V,+Jt;;(4'ti 1141 ? 1 •!' ,.r1rr' l G..s Itirt. • 1 *1-41 4 WFI n COUNT'? ADM MfiW.AT1)'N UUILDfNO 1'160 "0" 41rt'e 1 Mildly CO 10321 •r-+ te41.0FAa • aal • : R/ -s s -a- (rj-s .. i 41 11ti 11'7S 1•n r, -1V1 us IY••a%• -a.. yam. Planted April 7, 2023 Kim Ogle, Planning Services Eric Sheley, Planning Services 3)9 RESOLUTION RE: DENIAL OF SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT #1237 FOR OPEN CUT GRAVEL MINING AND A CONCRETE BATCH PLANT IN THE A (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT - LOVELAND READY MIX CONCRETE, INC. WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners held a public hearing on the 19th day of January, 2000, at the hour of 10:00 a.m. for the purpose of hearing the application of Loveland Ready Mix Concrete, Inc., P.O. Box 299, Loveland, Colorado 80539, for a Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit #1237 for Open Cut Gravel Mining and a Concrete Batch Plant in the A (Agricultural) Zone District on the following described real estate: Part of the NE 114 of Section 3, Township 4 North, and part of the SE114 of Section 34, Township 5 North, all in Range 67 West of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado WHEREAS, said applicant was represented by Gary Tuttle, Tuttle Applegate, Inc., at said hearing, and WHEREAS, Section 24.4.2 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance provides standards for review of said Use by Special Review, and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners heard all of the testimony and statements of those present, has studied the request of the applicant and the recommendation of the Weld County Planning Commission and all the exhibits and evidence presented in this matter and, having been fully informed, finds that this request shall be denied for the following reasons: 1. It is the opinion of the Board of County Commissioners that the applicant has not shown compliance with Section 24.4.2 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance, as follows: -21 EXHIBIT b t calk e a Section 24.4.2.1 -- It is the opinion of the Board of County Commissioners that the proposal is not consistent with the Weld County Comprehensive Plan. Section 2442.3 -- It is the opinion of the Board of County Commissioners that the applicant has not proven this proposal will be compatible with existing or future development of the surrounding land uses. 1 [11111 11111 ill'i 111111 11111 IlL 11111111111111111111111 2749319 0211112000 a1:4sP JA Suki Tsukamoto 1 of 2 R 0.00 D 0.00 Weld County CO le: Milt kirk) fit_., c4 -di, 6A1 2000-0038 PL1373 RE: DENY USR #1237 - LOVELAND READY MIX CONCRETE, INC. PAGE 2 c. Section 24.4.2.4 — It is the opinion of the Board of County Commissioners that the proposal will not 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 and any other applicable Weld County Ordinance in effect, or the adopted Comprehensive Plan of the Town of Milliken. d 24.4.2.7 — It is the opinion of the Board of County Commissioners that the applicant has not shown adequate provision for the protection of the health, safety, and welfare of the neighborhood and County. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, that the application of Loveland Ready Mix Concrete, Inc., for a Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit #1237 for Open Cut Gravel Mining and a Concrete Batch Plant in the A (Agricultural) Zone District, on the hereinabove described parcel of land be, and hereby is, denied. The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 19th day of January, A.D., 2000. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ATTEST Weld County Clerk to the, f.t �1� f BY. Deputy Clerk to the Boar 7 APPROVED AS TO FORM: / /1 e 1 _ia e r F -County Attorney 11111011111111111111111111111111111111 III 11111 IIII 1111 2749319 02/1112000 01:4AP JA Sukl Tsukamoto 2 of 2 R 0.00 D 0.00 Weld County CO W D COUNTY, COLORAO r f _ 1 meyer, C a i r eile, Pro-Tem EXCUSED DATE OF SIGNING George E. Baxter Dale K. Hall Glenn Vaaff _ AYE) 2000-0038 PL1373 Case #: USR22-O 18 Name: Loveland Ready -Mix Concrete, Inc. Proposed Project: USR for Open Mining (sa gravel and stone) employee and equipment parking associated with operations in the Agricultural Zone District. to CR 48,5; Location: North of and adjacent west of and adjacent to State Highway 257, Planner: Kim Ogle PC Hearing Date: May 2, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. BOCC Hearing Date: June 7, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. • r sW sis l fir *3 Yet f, , caroj ZIP 60631 02 4EV' 00Q03 3(G9MAF, `f_ �i r._ ' A $ 000 18° c 2023 Weld County Planr'ng Service 1555 N 17W G rr i ate '' 1‘.11k ar .w• tat • c q '� ply a VAS \as \ 7` `I j Se,� \` a •• UNION t CJf LCRRCo - ' rI d o W '1EAGUF 1.\\.\\%\ 7878 WADSWCRTH BI VT)si st ‘1,\,,,,00\\-\\ Case #: US R22-0018 Name: Loveland Ready -Mix Concrete, Inc. Proposed Project: USR for Open Mining (sand gravel and stone) employee and equipment parking associated with operations in the Agricultural Zone District. Location: North of and adjacent to CR 48.5; west of and adjacent to State Highway 257. Planner Kim Ogle PC Hearing Date: May 2, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. BOCC Hearing Date: June 7, 2023 at 10:30 a.m rep 1,6y teat ARVADA CO 80003 "111'1111'i0ljtlliiil1111�'�}l1 f p•3.• !s iCt Nei 'Cr ' arc ci i1/41 co I • V 1 \I I% %0. \F..° ; rr i, 1. c't �►10 .Aii��g Dept , -' 1'4\' \ 1 Ot\ 0 . ,� -- 3 \I:0°1/4%1A a L i S .,1. 4 3t ) STAG? ri•.MJ PI I I ••JE 1 Bs OWES w G , _ earastas. mi.,. ,.....„_......_, - ,, ...,r- __ i__ . _, Z 804 8 -4 2 4YI UV t 0000335769 MAR 78 2t 23 Weld Col"' 1512 s t ger 1 1 1 'g Service DAVID DUNN KELLI BREDAL PO BOX 514 Ni111.1.1KEN CO 80543 jilillijil I EXHIBIT D us2`L2-aol ES s Submit by Email Weld County Referral July 12, 2022 The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review: Applicant: Loveland Ready -Mix Concrete Inc Case Number: USR22-0018 Please Reply By: August 9, 2022 Planner: Kim Ogle Project: A Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit for Open Mining (sand, gravel and stone) and processing of minerals, employee and equipment associated with operations parking, outside of subdivisions and historic townsites, in the A (Agricultural) Zone District Parcel Number: 105903000027-R4480786 Legal: Part of the NE4 Section 3, T4N, R67W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado. Parcel Number 105903000045-R0932101 Legal: Part of the NE4 Section 3, T4N, R67W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado. Parcel Number: 095734000030-R1639586 Legal: Part of the SE4 Section 34, T5N, R67W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado. Location: North of and adjacent to County Road 48.5, west of and adjacent to Highway 257 The application is submitted to you for review and recommendation. Any comments or recommendation you consider relevant to this request would be appreciated. Please reply by the above listed date so that we may give full consideration to your recommendation. Any response not received before or on this date may be deemed to be a positive response to the Department of Planning Services. If you have any further questions regarding the application, please call the Planner associated with the request. Please note that new information may be added to applications under review during the review process. If you desire to examine or obtain this additional information, please call the Department of Planning Services. i i We have reviewed the request and find that it does / does not comply with our Comprehensive Plan because: We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests. See attached letter. Signature Kim Meyer, Planning & Developme6 Agency Town of Johnstown Date 4/28/2023 EXHIBIT ("36 Weld County Planning Dept. 1555 N. 17th Ave, Greeley, CO 80631 (970)-440-6100 (970)-304-6498 fax Town ofjohnstown REFERRAL RESPONSE FROM: Kim Meyer, Director /3/4( Planning & Developrnent, Dept. TO: RE: Kim Ogle — ko Ie coweiduov.com Weld County Department of Planning Services Sent by email only. USR22-0018 Loveland Ready Mix Concrete SSDP and USR DATE: April 28, 2023 While this project occurs outside the Johnstown's established Growth Management Area, it is within a close proximity to the Town and may have potential impacts on areas and roadways with Town Limits. Most specifically, the lands and rights -of -way immediately south and east of the intersection WCR 17 and WCR 48.5 have been annexed into the town, and there are concerns about the long term condition of that roadway and functionality of that road and intersection if haul routes are used other than CO 257. The Town would strongly recommend that CO 257 be required as the main haul route, expect for local deliveries. If that route ultimately includes regular use of WCR 48.5 and 17, travel south on 17 would be restricted per current Town Code, and a road maintenance agreement would be required to ensure ongoing and ultimate maintenance of those sections of road that are in Johnstown. Traffic impacts to the intersection may also necessitate improvements to ensure safety and functionality. The Community That Cares Johnstown colorado.gov P: 970.587.46641450 S. Parish Ave, Johnstown CO 805341 F: 970.587.0141 From: DAN DEAN <dandean21@msn.com> Sent: Saturday, April 29, 2023 3:23 PM To: Kim Ogle <kogle@weld.gov> Subject: USR22-0018 Loveland Ready -Mix Caution: This email originated from outside of Weld County Government. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Kim, I reviewed the Public Works recommendation for the Loveland Ready -Mix application to use WCR 48.5 to Highway 257 for the gravel pit truck access. Many of my neighbors have been staunchly opposed to this development. I have generally not been opposed to it. However, routing the truck traffic onto Highway 257 will have a serious impact on traffic, particularly coming out of the Mad Russian. With the existing traffic it is challenging to to get onto Highway 257 at times. Adding Loveland Ready -Mix traffic will contribute to the frustration and cause more accidents at the entrance to the Mad Russian subdivision. Thank you for sharing my concerns with Planning Commission. Respectfully, Dan Dean 2327 Birdie Dr. Milliken, CO 80543 EXHIBIT MEMORANDUM TO: Planning Commission DATE: May 2, 2023 FROM: Kim Ogle, Planning Services SUBJECT: USR22-0018 Loveland Ready -Mix Concrete Addition to staff recommendation Prior to recording the map Planning staff is requesting an amendment to the recommendation Under the heading Prior to recording the map: Add Letter J. and re -Letter The applicant/operator shall enter into a Road Maintenance Agreement with the Town of Johnstown for long term maintenance of the intersection of County Road 48.5 and County Road 17. Traffic impacts to this intersection may also necessitate improvements to ensure safety and functionality. (Town of Johnstown) From: Neil St Pierre <stpirerr'e2001@vahoo.com> Sent: Monday, May 1, 2023 2:05 PM To: Scott James <sjar es@weld.gov> Cc: Karla Ford <kford r weld. ov> Subject: Loveland Ready -Mix Meeting This email originated from outside of Weld County Government. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Mr. James, I am a resident of the Mad Russian sub -division in Milliken, and I have some concerns about the proposed Loveland Read Mix gravel -mining operation. I was informed that there is a meeting at 1:30 on Tuesday, May 2nd, regarding truck traffic on Hwy 257 for the proposed mining operation, but I won't be able to attend this meeting. I just want to express my frustration about the mining operation planned to start sometime in the near future so close to homes and the Mad Russian golf course. What is now a beautiful natural area will become an ugly eyesore that creates dust, noise, increased traffic and destruction of wildlife habitat. At a previous meeting in Milliken, we were told that trucks would travel east on CR 48 1/2 toward CR 17, but now a neighbor has informed us that the meeting on May 2nd will be to discuss permission to allow the trucks to travel on Hwy 257. / hope that allowing trucks from the mining operation to travel on 257 will be denied since the auto, and especially the truck traffic, has already increased significantly in the past few years. Getting out of the Mad Russian onto 257 is currently hazardous at times and the traffic noise is disturbing. If the Loveland Ready Mix operation can't be stopped, I hope that you can help to lessen the negative impact that this unsightly disturbance would bring to our neighborhood. I know that you and your family are long-time residents of this area, so please look out for our interests to keep this area safe and beautiful. Regards, Neil St. Pierre, stpierre2001@jahoo.com Mad Russian Resident EXHIBIT May 16, 2022 To: Mayor Austin and Town Trustees of Milliken, CO From: Sierra Club Poudre Canyon Group RE: Loveland Ready Mix gravel pit siting issue We were recently informed of a sensitive environmental issue facing the Town of Milliken. Loveland Ready Mix plans to locate a gravel pit operation within a protected habitat along the Big Thompson River. This area is protected as the Aquatic Native Species Conservation Waters High Priority Habitat under rule 1202.c of the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC). As such, there can be no surface occupancy within 500 feet of the ordinary high- water mark of the Big Thompson River The property in question also includes another protected status, under COGCC rules, as a Mule Deer Severe Winter Range High Priority Habitat. Mule deer use this area to survive in severe winter conditions and to migrate effectively. Also, there is active Bald Eagle nesting at this location, and the property is considered a Bald Eagle Concentration Habitat.The property shows the FEMA 100 -year floodplain delineation and includes wetlands Finally, it is designated as an area where the endangered Preble Jumping Mouse might be found. Because of these numerous wildlife habitat concerns, you must reject the proposed site of this gravel pit. Thank you for protecting our precious wildlife and natural resources. Sierra Club Poudre Canyon Group Executive Committee Megan Thorburn, Chair Ted Manahan, Vice Chair Doug Henderson Cory Carroll EXHIBIT V11/11-Lalewe; From: Tyson Hill <twhill40@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 2, 2023 11:22 AM To: Kim Ogle <kogle@weld.gov> Subject: Loveland Readi Mix, County Road 48%1/2 Project Caution: This email originated from outside of Weld County Government. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. To whom it may concern My name is Tyson Hill and I live on Bobby Drive at the furthest south point of the Mad Russian community. At this point, I am neither against nor for this project — however, do have major concerns I would like addressed. Concerns: • Jake Breaking from the trucks causing loud and annoying sounds • Noise of the construction site • How and when you plan to reclaim the area (most I have seen look like an absolute eye sore) • Disturbing the wildlife by the river if reclaiming process does not happen • Sand and dirt in the air I have seen the paper layouts of what the reclaiming process will look like when it's done and those, I am fine with. My main concern here is that the process will drag on for years. I am proposing that for every 5 acres you mine, you immediately reclaim the 5 acres before moving on and that there are strict deadlines on the reclaiming process. As a professional in the oil and gas industry we are held to a very high standard, and we ensure that we leave every site/area better than when we originally got there -- this should be no different. There is a gravel pit off County Road 25, on the north side of Big Thomas River, and it is a major eye sore. The area of this project is within view from many people's homes so it would be unacceptable for it to not be kept up. I can provide pictures and examples of what it should not look like. EXHIBIT netteele'et)16 14 Questions: • What is the estimated timeline of the mining process? • Would you mine 5 acres/reclaim 5 acres? • How can you ensure it will look the way you say it will? If we could come to a fair reclaiming process and Loveland Ready Mix will be held to a high standard — then I would support this project. If it will look anything like the one on County Road 25 — then I am 110% against it. Additionally, it would be important to require the trucks to no jake braking or use mufflers, (I know they are supposed to but that is not the case). Lastly, I am concerned about the days when it is windy, and my neighbors and I are getting sand blown into our backyards and outdoor living spaces. There are many families and children around so 1 would like to guarantee it would not be an issue. Thank you, Tyson Hill Hello