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Letter of Transmittal
DATE: May 11, 2017
TO: Weld County Board of County Commissioners
1150 O Street
Greeley, CO 80632
FROM: Bill Schenderlein
Blue Earth Solutions, LLC
P.O. Box 2427
Fort Collins, Colorado 80522
(970) 227-2803
WE TRANSMIT:
Attached
Information Below
Remarks:
THE FOLLOWING:
Originals
■ Copy of Letter
Applications
Specifications
n Other
RECEIVED
MAY 1 1 201]
WELD COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
FOR YOUR:
Use
Approval
Information
Review & Comment
The enclosed material is provided to fulfill the requirements of the attached Colorado Mined
Land Reclamation Permit application.
• One (1) copy of DRMS notice form and the application form and Exhibit A of the
DRMS Construction Materials Limited Impact (110) Reclamation permit application.
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NOTICE OF FILING APPLICATION
FOR COLORADO MINED LAND RECLAMATION PERMIT
FOR CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS LIMITED IMPACT (110) OPERATION
NOTICE TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY
Connell Resources, Inc. (the "Applicant/Operator") has applied for a Construction Materials
Limited Impact (110) Reclamation permit from the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board (the "Board") to
conduct the extraction of construction materials operations in Weld , County. The attached
information is being provided to notify you of the location and nature of the proposed operation. The entire
application is on file with the Division of Reclamation, Mining, and Safety (the "Division") and the local town
clerk.
The applicant/operator proposes to reclaim the affected land to general agriculture use. Pursuant to
Section 34-32.5-116(4)(m), C.R.S., the Board may confer with the local Town Board before approving of the
post -mining land use. Accordingly, the Board would appreciate your comments on the proposed operation.
Please note that, in order to preserve your right to a hearing before the Board on this application, you must
submit written comments on the application within ten (10) days after the date of applicant's newspaper
publication of notice pursuant to Section 34-32-112 (10), C.R.S.
If you would like to discuss the proposed post -mining land use, or any other issue regarding this application,
please contact the Division of Reclamation, Mining, and Safety, 1313 Sherman Street, Room 215, Denver,
Colorado 80203, (303) 866-3567.
NOTE TO APPLICANT/OPERATOR: You must attach a copy of the application form to this notice. If this is
a notice of change to a previously filed application you must either attach a copy of the changes, or attach a
complete and accurate description of the change.
CCINNELL
HARMONY GARDENS SITE
DIVISION OF RECLAMATION, MINING AND SAFETY
11O LIMITED IMPACT PERMIT APPLICATION
CONNELL RESOURCES, INC.
7785 Highland Meadows Parkway, Suite 100
Fort Collins, Colorado 80528
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P.O. Box 2427, Fort Collins, CO 80S22 May 2017
STATE OF COLORADO
DIVISION OF RECLAMATION, MINING AND SAFETY
Department of Natural Resources
1313 Sherman St, Room 215
Denver, Colorado 80203
Phone: (303) 866-3567
FAX: (303) 832-8106
CHECK ONE:
H
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
LIMITED IMPACT (110) OPERATION
RECLAMATION PERMIT APPLICATION FORM
There is a File Number Already Assigned to this Operation
COLORADO
DIVISION OF
RECLAMATION
MINING
SAFETY
Permit # M - - (Please reference the file number currently assigned to this operation)
New Application (Rule 1.4.5) FT Amendment Application (Rule 1.10)
Conversion Application (Rule 1.11)
Permit # M - - (provide for Amendments and Conversions of existing permits)
The application for a Construction Materials Limited Impact (1 10) Operation Reclamation Permit contains three major parts: (1) the
application form; (2) Exhibits A -J, Exhibit L, Addendum 1, any sections of Exhibit 6.5 and Geotechnical Stability Exhibit, as required by
the Office, and outlined in Rules 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.5, and 1.6.2(1)(b); and (3) the application fee. When you submit your application, be sure
to include one (1) complete signed and notarized ORIGINAL and one (1) copy of the completed application form, two (2) copies of
Exhibits A -J, Exhibit L, Addendum 1, and appropriate sections of 6.5 (Geotechnical Stability Exhibit), as required, and a check for the
application fee described under (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 the information in the format and order described in this form.
GENERAL OPERATION INFORMATION
Type or print clearly, in the space provided, ALL information described below.
Applicant/operator or company name (name to be used on permit): Connell Resources, Inc.
1.1 Type of organization (corporation, partnership, etc.): Corporation
2. Operation name (pit, mine or site name): Harmony Gardens Site
3 Permitted acreage (new or existing site): 9.9 permitted acres
3.1 Change in acreage (+) 0 acres
3.2 Total Acreage in Permit Area 9.9 acres
4. Fees:
4.1 New Application: $1258.00 application fee
Amendment Fee (C.R.S. 34-32.5-125(II)): $827.00 application fee
5 Primary commoditie(s) to be mined: sand gravel
5.1 Incidental commoditie(s) to be mined: 1. n/a / lbs/Tons/yr 2. / lbs/Tons/yr 3. / lbs/Tons/yr
4. / lbs/Tons/yr 5. / lbs/Tons/yr
5.2 Anticipated end use of primary commoditie(s) to be mined:
Anticipated end use of incidental commoditie(s) to be mined:
Construction Materials
n/a
11. Correspondence Information:
APPLICANT/OPERATOR (name, address, and phone of name to be used on permit)
Contact's Name:
Company Name:
Street/P.O. Box:
City:
State:
Telephone Number:
Fax Number:
John Warren
Connell Resources, Inc.
Title: Vice President
7785 Highland Meadows Parkway
Fort Collins
P.O. Box:
Colorado
( 970
970
_ 223-3151
Zip Code: 80528
_ 223-3191
PERMITTING CONTACT (if different from applicant/operator above)
Contact's Name:
Company Name:
Street/P.O. Box:
City:
State:
Telephone Number:
Fax Number:
INSPECTION CONTACT
Contact's Name:
Company Name:
Street/P.O. Box:
City:
State:
Telephone Number:
Fax Number:
Bill Schenderlein
Blue Earth Solutions, LLC
Title: Project Manager
Fort Collins
P.O. Box: 2427
Colorado
( 970
) _ 227-2803
(
Zip Code: 80522
Kevin Anderson
Connell Resources, Inc.
Title: Aggregate Development Manager
7785 Highland Meadows Parkway
Fort Collins
P.O. Box:
Colorado
(970 ) _ 223-3151
Zip Code: 80528
1970 ) _ 223-3191
CC: STATE OR FEDERAL LANDOWNER (if any)
Agency:
Street:
City:
State:
Zip Code:
Telephone Number: ) -
CC: STATE OR FEDERAL LANDOWNER (if any)
Agency:
Street:
City:
State:
Telephone Number:
Zip Code:
7.
8.
9.
10
Name of owner of the subsurface rights of affected land:
Name of owner of the surface of affected land:
Type of mining operation:
Surface
Serfer Land Ventures LLC
Serfer Land Ventures LLC
Underground
Location information: The center of the area where the majority of mining will occur:
COUNTY: Weld
PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN (check one): ✓ _ 6th (Colorado)
SECTION (write number): S 6
TOWNSHIP (write number and check direction):
RANGE (write number and check direction):
QUARTER SECTION (check one):
QUARTER/QUARTER SECTION (check one):
T 6.0
In -situ
10th (New Mexico)
North
R 67.0 ❑ East
NE
NE
171 NW
NW
AltSouth
West
SE
SE
Ute
1-1 SW
SW
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: (the number of miles and direction from the nearest town and the approximate elevation):
south of Harmony Road approximately 2 miles east of the Town of Timnath
11. Primary Mine Entrance Location (report in either Latitude/Longitude OR UTM):
Latitude/Longitude:
Example: (N)
(W)
39° 44'
104° 59'
12.98"
3.87"
Latitude (N): deg 40 min 31 sec 5 .31.00 (2 decimal places)
Longitude (W): deg 104 min 56 sec 21 .86.00 (2 decimal places)
OR
Example: (N) 39.73691°
(W) -104.98449°
Latitude (N)
•
Longitude(W)
OR
Universal Tranverse Mercator (UTM)
Example: 201336.3 E NAD27 Zone 13
4398351.2 N
(5 decimal places)
(5 decimal places)
UTM Datum (specify NAD27, NAD83 or WGS 84) _ NAD83
Easti ng
Northing
13
Zone
4
12. Prima future (Post -mining) land use (chec
Cropland(CR) Pastureland(PL)
Rangeland(RL) Forestry(FR)
Residential(RS) Recreation(RC)
Developed Water Resources(WR)
13. Prim resent land use (check one):
Cropland(CR) Pastureland(PL)
Rangeland(RL) Forestry(FR)
Residential(RS) FRecreation(RC)
Developed Water Resources (WR)
INIIIIINIIMINF
gins
NMNIIIIIIMIF
iliONNIMIP
illinal
ASS
General Agriculture(GA)
Wildlife Habitat(WL)
Industrial/Commercial(IC)
Solid Waste Disposal(WD)
General Agriculture(GA)
Wildlife Habitat(WL)
Industrial/Commercial(IC)
Mining (MN)
14. Ifthis operation will use designated chemicals, or will result, or presently has acid mine drainage - you cannot use this application
form. You must submit either a 110d or 112d application form for Designated Mining Operations. In either case, you must list
any acidic or toxic -forming materials, exposed or disturbed as a result of the mining operation, and whether the operation will
result in or presently has acid mine drainage:
n/a
15. Description of Amendment or Conversion:
If you are amending or converting an existing operation, provide a brief narrative describing the proposed change(s):
n/a
Maps & Exhibits:
Submit two (2) complete, unbound copies of the following application exhibits:
6.3.1
6.3.2
6.3.3
6.3.4
6.3.5
6.3.6
6.3.7
6.3.8
6.3.9
6.3.10
6.3.12
1.6.2(1)(b)
6.5
EXHIBIT A - Legal Description and Location Map
EXHIBIT B - Site Description
EXHIBIT C - Mining Plan
EXHIBIT D - Reclamation Plan
EXHIBIT E - Maps, to include the location of any recorded easements
EXHIBIT F - List of Other Permits and Licenses Required
EXHIBIT G - Source of Legal Right -to -Enter
EXHIBIT H - Municipalities Within a Two-mile Radius
EXHIBIT I - Proof of Filing with County Clerk
EXHIBIT J - Proof of Mailing Notices of Permit Application
EXHIBIT L - Permanent Man -Made Structures
ADDENDUM 1 - Notice Requirements (sample enclosed)
Geotechnical Stability Exhibit (as required)
5
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.
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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 revoked and financial warranty is forfeited;
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;
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;
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;
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;
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 Mineral Rules and Regulations in effect at the time the
permit is issued.
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 ofyour 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 reclamation responsibility.
10. For joint venture/partnership permittee: the signing representative is authorized to sign when 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, ifyou 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.
Ifyou have questions about the Mined Land Reclamation Board and Office review and decision or appeals process, you may contact the
Office at (303) 866-3567.
7
Certification:
As 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. All necessary approvals from local government have been applied for (Section 34-32.5-110(1)(a)(VIII).
2. 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.). (NOTE: For 110 operations, the affected area includes all lands delineated by the permit
boundary.)
3. 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.).
4. As the applicant/operator, I do not have any mining/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.).
5. 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. 1984.
This form has been approved by the Mined Land Reclamation Board pursuant to section 34-32.5-110,C.R.S., of the Colorado Land
Reclamation Act for the Extraction of Construction Materials. Any alteration or modification of this form shall result in voiding any
permit issued on the altered or modified form and subject the operator to cease and desist orders and civil penalties for operating
without a permit pursuant to section 34-32.5-123, C.R.S.
Signed and dated this
Signed:
Title:
26th day of April
Connel •urces Inc.
App erator
Vet pc5
State of Ctlorac\o
County of Lar I (fleX
) ss.
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this
2017
If Corporation Attest (Seal)
Signed:
era C Welch, W#titv'
Corporate Secretary or Equivalent
Town/City/County Clerk
2to day of
Apri I 20/7
by john M. Warren as vtCt-Vresrtt of Connet\ Pescawcec)\nc. •
thathiol
Notary Public
JENNIFER LINDBLAD
NOTARY PUBLIC My Commission expires: rs 91 a 18
STATE OF COLORADO
NOTARY ID 20004029046
MY COMMISSION EXP
ST BE IN BLUE INK
EXHIBIT A
Legal Description and Location Map
The proposed permit area is a tract of land located approximately 2 miles east of the Town of
Timnath in Windsor, Colorado. The proposed permit area includes 9.9 acres. According to the
Weld County Assessor's Office, the permit area parcel is owned by Serfer Land Ventures LLC.
Legal Description of the Proposed Affected Area:
SEA of the NW'/4 in Section 6, Township 6 North, Range 67 West of the Sixth Principal
Meridian, Weld County, State of Colorado.
Latitude/Longitude of Main Site Entrance:
40°53'58.1"N
104° 53' 26.0" W
Proposed Permit Boundary Definition
The proposed permit boundary does not follow property parcel boundaries, but is defined by the
aggregate resource. Prior to mining, the permit boundary will be identified and marked in the
field.
Affected Land Boundary Definition
The proposed permit boundary will encompass approximately 9.9 acres with only about 7.7 acres
mined. However, the affected land boundary essentially follows the permit boundary to allow
for associated mining disturbances and reclamation activities. Areas not disturbed by mining
may be disturbed by on -site access roads, stockpiles, or reclamation related activities.
Land and Structure Owners within 200 Feet of the Permit Boundary
Parcel
Owner
Mailing
Address
I
080706200006
080706200005Fort
Serfer Land
Ventures,
LLC
4315
E Harmony
Collins, CO 80528
Rd
080706100004
Deseran, Ann
L.
35106
Windsor,
Weld
CO
County
80550
Rd
13
080706100004
Hill,
Alden V.
318
Fort
S. Grant
Collins,
Ave.
CO 80521
Buried
Gas
Line
Sinclair
Pipeline
Company
P.O.
Sinclair,
Box 185
WY 82334
Buried
Water
Line(s)
City
Water
of Greeley
and
Sewer Department
1100
Greeley
10th
Street, Suite
, y, CO 80631
300
Lake Canal
Ditch
Lake
Canal
Reservoir Company
p y
13329
Eaton,
Weld
CO
County
80615
Rd 74
Harmony Gardens Site
DRMS Limited Impact 110 Permit Application
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