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Home My WebLink About20152506.tiff Tyler PC Tyler 2015-2506 Exhibits 306-656 Prior At pg # EX# to Hrg Hrq 13 306 Surrounding Property Owner — Thomas Northrop letter received June 15, 2015 X 14 307 Surrounding Property Owner — Dylan Hassell letter received June 15, 2015 X 15 308 Surrounding Property Owner — Roy Barber letter received June 15, 2015 X 16 309 Surrounding Property Owner — Brad Arellones letter received June 15, 2015 X 17 310 Surrounding Property Owner - April Freitag letter received June 15. 2015 X 18 311 Surrounding Property Owner — Dahne Mickelson letter received June 15. 2015 X 19 312 Surrounding Property Owner — Meredes Nagel letter received June 15 . 2015 X 20 313 Surrounding Property Owner — Cathi Harper letter received June 15. 2015 X 21 314 Surrounding Property Owner — Kevin Morris letter received June 15. 2015 X 22 315 Surrounding Property Owner — Ali Martinez letter received June 15. 2015 X 23 316 Surrounding Property Owner — Alex Martinez letter received June 15, 2015 X 24 317 Surrounding Property Owner - Louie Martinez letter received June 15. 2015 X 25 318 Surrounding Property Owner — Jacob Lampert letter received June 15. 2015 X 26 319 Surrounding Property Owner — Douglas "Duke" Marquiss letter received June 15, 2015 X 27 320 Surrounding Property Owner — Judy Lostroh letter received June 15. 2015 X 28 321 Surrounding Property Owner — Rod and Becky Martinez email dated June 15, 2015 X 30 322 Surrounding Property Owner — Viney Trucking c/o Kevin Viney letter received June 16, X 2015 31 323 Surrounding Property Owner — Dave Kisker letter dated June 16, 2015 X 34 324 Surrounding Property Owner — David and Ellen Skold email received June 16, 2015 X 36 325 Surrounding Property Owner — Shirley M. Dodge email dated June 16, 2015 X 38 326 Surrounding Property Owner — Eric A. Wingerson letter dated June 17, 2015 X 42 327 Surrounding Property Owner — Jeff Neppel letter received June 16. 2015 X 43 328 Surrounding Property Owner — Chad Niesent letter received June 16, 2015 X 44 329 Surrounding Property Owner — Michele Niesent letter received June 16, 2015 X 45 330 Surrounding Property Owner — Neil G. Oberg email dated June 16, 2015 X 46 331 Surrounding Property Owner — Jerry Doherty email dated June 16. 2015 X 48 332 Surrounding Property Owner — Michael D. Chrisman letter received June 16, 2015 X 51 333 Surrounding Property Owner — Joyce Johnson email dated June 16. 2015 X Page 12 of 35 52 334 Surrounding Property Owner — Lori McCallum email dated June 16. 2015 X 54 335 Surrounding Property Owner — Marc Seter email dated June 16. 2015 X 57 336 Surrounding Property Owner — Anika Seter email dated June 16. 2015 I X 58 337 Surrounding Property Owner — Jerry Doherty email dated June 16, 2015 X 59 338 Surrounding Property Owner — Jim & Laurie McMakin email dated June 17, 2015 ' X 61 339 Surrounding Property Owner — Eric Lord email dated June 17, 2015 X 62 340 Surrounding Property Owner — Ray A. Moe email dated June 17, 2015 X 66 341 Surrounding Property Owner — Ethan Ford email dated June 17 . 2015 X 67 342 Surrounding Property Owner — Tanguy Gore email dated June 17, 2015 X 68 343 Surrounding Property Owner — Preston Kunkel email dated June 17, 2015 X 69 344 Surrounding Property Owner — Mike Ledbetter email dated June 17. 2015 X 70 345 Surrounding Property Owner — Ronald L. Pernicka email dated June 16, 2015 X 71 346 Surrounding Property Owner — Delphine Gore email dated June 17. 2015 X 72 347 Surrounding Property Owner — Ellen DeLorenzo letter dated June 17 , 2015 X 73 348 Surrounding Property Owner — Becky Martinez email dated June 17, 2015 X 75 349 Surrounding Property Owner — John Newman email dated June 17, 2015 X fr 76 350 Surrounding Property Owner — Jim Coleman email dated June 17, 2015 X 78 351 Surrounding Property Owner — Marianne and Mark Madson email dated June 17, 2015 X 79 352 Surrounding Property Owner — Daniel Lord letter dated June 17, 2015 X 80 353 Surrounding Property Owner — Melissa Neuville MFA email dated June 17, 2015 X 82 354 Surrounding Property Owner — Sue Bickling email dated June 17. 2015 X 84 355 Surrounding Property Owner — Nick Ferguson email dated June 17. 2015 X 85 356 Surrounding Property Owner — William Edwards email dated June 17, 2015 X 86 357 Surrounding Property Owner — Lori McCallum email dated June 16, 2015 X 88 358 Surrounding Property Owner — Jack Kingen email dated June 18 , 2015 X 89 359 Surrounding Property Pro ert Owner — Roxanne Y. Chrisman letter dated June 17, 2015 X 91 360 Surrounding Property Owner — Russell Brynjulson email dated June 18, 2015 X 92 361 Surrounding Property Owner — Gary Oplinger letter dated June 18, 2015 X 96 362 Surrounding Property Owner — Environmental StoneWorks c/o Garret Maurer email dated X June 18, 2015 97 363 Surrounding Property Owner — Debbie Hays email dated June 17 . 2015 X Page 13 of 35 98 364 Surrounding Property Owner — Nicole Schevers letter dated June 17. 2015 X 99 365 Surrounding Property Owner — Ethan Ford email dated June 18, 2015 X 100 366 Surrounding Property Owner — Tom Fox email dated June 18, 2015 X 101 367 Surrounding Property Owner — Vicky Fox email dated June 18, 2015 X 102 368 Surrounding Property Owner — The Group Inc. Partner Broker c/o D. R. Phillips email dated X June 18. 2015 103 369 Surrounding Property Owner — Teresa Simpson email dated June 18. 2015 X 104 370 Surrounding Property Owner — Lisa Piraino letter dated June 19, 2015 X 107 371 Surrounding Property Owner — Chris Walstra email dated June 18. 2015 X 108 372 Correspondence: 22 Questions — Dave Kisker, James Sharn , and Dave Hagerman email X dated June 18, 2015 115 373 Surrounding Property Owner — Matt Miklovic email dated June 19. 2015 X 116 374 Surrounding Property Owner — Stephanie Panza email dated June 19. 2015 X 118 375 Surrounding Property Owner — C . William Eastwood letter dated June 19, 2015 r X 119 376 Surrounding Property Owner — Tammy Brown letter dated June 19. 2015 X 120 377 Surrounding Property Owner — James G. DePriest letter dated June 18, 2015 X 123 378 Surrounding Property Owner — Rene Wingerson letter dated June 18, 2015 X 124 379 Surrounding Property Owner — Rey Liss letter dated June 18, 2015 X 125 380 Surrounding Property Pro ert Owner — Martin Homes c/o Andrew Martin letter received June 19. X 2015 126 381 Surrounding Property Owner — Richard Grimaud letter received June 19, 2015 X 127 382 Surrounding Property Owner — Trina Bogart letter dated June 20, 2015 X 129 383 Surrounding Property Owner — Richard Grimaud email dated June 20, 2015 X 130 384 Surrounding Property Owner — Randall and Kerington Oplinger letter dated June 21 , 2015 X 132 385 Surrounding Property Owner — John and Jana Skradski email dated June 21 , 2015 X 133 386 Surrounding Property Owner — Rod Smith email dated June 21 , 2015 X 134 387 Surrounding Properly Owner — Jean Malchow email dated June 21 . 2015 X 136 388 Surrounding Property Owner — Richard Grimaud email dated June 21 . 2015 X 138 389 Surrounding Property Owner — Adam Garrett email dated June 21 , 2015 X 139 390 Surrounding Property Owner — Renata Meusch email received June 21 , 2015 X 141 391 Surrounding Property Owner — Park Place Homes, LLC c/o Nick Francis letter dated June X 12 . 2015 142 392 Surrounding Property Owner — E. Verdill email dated June 21 , 2015 X 143 393 Surrounding Property Owner — Kathryn Rutberg email dated June 22, 2015 X Page 14 of 35 144 394 Surrounding Property Owner — Vicki L. Wilson letter received June 22, 2015 X 145 395 Surrounding Property Owner - Dr. Craig Wilson letter received June 22 , 2015 X 146 396 Surrounding Property Owner — Kate Brown email dated June 22. 2015 X 147 397 Surrounding Property Owner — Bonnie Cooper email dated June 22 . 2015 X 149 398 Surrounding Property Owner — Ann W. Show letter received June 22, 2015 X 150 399 Surrounding Property Owner — Abbey S. Hadachek letter received June 22 , 2015 X 151 400 Surrounding Property Owner — Carl and Lynn Bosack letter received June 22, 2015 X 152 401 Surrounding Property Owner — Mike Ledbetter letter received June 22 , 2015 X 153 402 Surrounding Property Owner — Mel Bickling letter received June 22 , 2015 X 163 403 Surrounding Property Owner — David Barthel letter received June 22, 2015 X 164 404 Surrounding Property Owner — Bernard Lucero letter received June 22. 2015 X 165 405 Surrounding Property Owner — Nicole Wells letter received June 22 . 2015 X 166 406 Surrounding Property Owner — Joleen Wilson letter received June 22 . 2015 X 167 407 Surrounding Property Owner — Dave E. Wilson letter received June 22, 2015 X 168 408 Surrounding Property Owner — Cameron J . Stinger letter received June 22, 2015 X 169 409 Surrounding Property Owner — Ray Aguininga letter received June 22 . 2015 X 170 410 Surrounding Property Owner — Roddy R. Grantham letter received June 22, 2015 X 171 411 Surrounding Property Owner — Daniel Delgado letter received June 22 . 2015 X 172 412 Surrounding Property Owner — Charles Carney letter received June 22, 2015 X 173 413 Surrounding Property Owner — Jerry Kahl letter received June 22, 2015 X 174 414 Surrounding Property Owner — Miguel Carmona letter received June 22. 2015 X 175 415 Surrounding Property Owner — Miguel Belton letter received June 22 , 2015 X 176 416 Surrounding Property Owner — Clarence Mercer letter received June 22, 2015 X 177 417 Surrounding Property Owner — John Roadcap letter received June 22, 2015 X 178 418 Surrounding Property Owner — Danielle Dempsey letter received June 22 , 2015 X 179 419 Surrounding Property Owner — Nick Mull letter received June 22 . 2015 X 180 420 Surrounding Property Owner - Robert Campbell letter received June 22 , 2015 X 181 421 Surrounding Property Owner — Don Burch letter received June 22. 2015 X 182 422 Surrounding Property Owner - Eva Burch letter received June 22 , 2015 X 183 423 Surrounding Property Owner - Angela Tiley letter received June 22. 2015 X 184 424 Surrounding Property Owner — Juan Vazquez letter received June 22. 2015 X Page 15 of 35 185 425 Surrounding Property Owner — Irma Carmona letter received June 22, 2015 X 186 426 Surrounding Property Owner - Soledad Lazos letter received June 22, 2015 X 187 427 Surrounding Property Owner - Almirca Carmona letter received June 22 , 2015 X 188 428 Surrounding Property Owner — Mark A. Schuller letter received June 22, 2015 X 189 429 Surrounding Property Owner — Wilaiwan Northrop letter received June 22 , 2015 X 190 430 Surrounding Property Owner — Barbara Schrour letter received June 22, 2015 X 191 431 Surrounding Property Owner — Shirley Tomlinson letter received June 22, 2015 X 192 432 Surrounding Property Owner — Larry Theiler letter received June 22. 2015 X 193 433 Surrounding Property Owner — Jake Sage letter received June 22 , 2015 X 194 434 Surrounding Property Owner — Doug Wicks letter received June 22 , 2015 X 195 435 Surrounding Property Owner — Jaime Anderson letter received June 22 , 2015 X 196 436 Surrounding Property Owner — Lezlee Anderson letter received June 22 , 2015 X 197 437 Surrounding Property Owner — Travis Easter letter received June 22. 2015 X 198 438 Surrounding Property Owner — Carey A. Hughes letter received June 22, 2015 X 199 439 Surrounding Property Owner — Stephen D. Johnson letter received June 22, 2015 X 200 440 Surrounding Property Owner — James Mardin letter received June 22 . 2015 X 201 441 Surrounding Property Owner — Brinda Adams letter received June 22 . 2015 X 202 442 Surrounding Property Owner — Rodney Adams letter received June 22 , 2015 X 203 443 Surrounding Property Owner — Dennis Moe letter dated May 22, 2015 X 204 444 Surrounding Property Owner — Kristin Hanzel letter received June 22 . 2015 X 205 445 Surrounding Property Owner — Rhonda Von Loh letter received June 23, 2015 X 207 446 Surrounding Property Owner — Lindsy Lovato letter received June 23. 2015 X 208 447 Surrounding Property Owner — Scott M. Downey letter received June 23. 2015 X 209 448 Surrounding Property Owner — Jolene Stark letter received June 23, 2015 X 210 449 Surrounding Property Owner - James Cooley letter received June 23. 2015 X 211 450 Surrounding Property Owner — Dianne Cooley letter received June 23, 2015 X 212 451 Surrounding Property Owner — Susan Cooley letter received June 23, 2015 X 213 452 Surrounding Property Owner - Emily Cooley letter received June 23, 2015 X 214 453 Surrounding Property Owner — April Tranmer letter received June 23 , 2015 X 215 454 Surrounding Property Owner — Matthew Barry letter received June 23. 2015 X 216 455 Surrounding Property Owner — Susie Straub email dated June 23. 2015 X Page 16 of 35 218 456 Surrounding Property Owner — Ed Suppes email received June 23, 2015 X 219 457 Surrounding Property Owner — Nancy Suppes email received June 23. 2015 X 220 458 Surrounding Property Owner — Judy Leinweber email received June 23, 2015 X 222 459 Surrounding Property Owner — Dan Green email dated June 23. 2015 X 223 460 Surrounding Property Owner — John Leinweber email received June 23, 2015 X 225 461 Surrounding Property Owner — Emmy Hardy email dated June 23, 2015 X 226 462 Surrounding Property Owner — Tom Grueter email dated June 23. 2015 X 229 463 Surrounding Property Owner — Joel Green email dated June 23. 2015 X 230 464 Surrounding Property Owner — Maranne Green email dated June 23, 2015 X 231 465 Surrounding Property Owner — Rose Green email dated June 23, 2015 X 232 466 Surrounding Property Owner — Colette Green email dated June 23. 2015 X 233 467 Surrounding Property Owner — Tom Feola email dated June 23, 2015 X 235 468 Surrounding Property Owner — Dan Green email dated June 23, 2015 X fr 236 469 Surrounding Property Owner — Herman A. Vigil email dated June 23, 2015 X 237 470 Surrounding Property Owner — Laura R. email dated June 23, 2015 X 238 471 Surrounding Property Owner — Romario Perez email dated June 23, 2015 X 239 472 Surrounding Property Owner — Lizette Delgado email dated June 23, 2015 X 240 473 Surrounding Property Owner - Veronica Howard email dated June 23. 2015 X 242 474 Surrounding Property Owner — Colton Flint email dated June 23, 2015 X 243 475 Surrounding Property Owner — Jason Stubna email dated June 23, 2015 X 244 476 Surrounding Property Owner — Chalon Kintzley email dated June 23. 2015 X 246 477 Surrounding Property Owner — Josh Kintzley email dated June 23. 2015 X 248 478 Surrounding Property Owner — Art Betzler email dated June 23, 2015 X 249 479 Surrounding Property Owner — Susan Browne-Wederquist email dated June 23, 2015 X 250 480 Surrounding Property Owner — Denise Hoover letter dated June 24 . 2015 X 252 481 Surrounding Property Owner — Craig Bruinga email dated June 23. 2015 X 253 482 Surrounding Property Owner — Clint Bruinga email dated June 23, 2015 X 254 483 Surrounding Property Owner — Beth Vogel email dated June 23, 2015 X 255 484 Surrounding Property Owner — Jennifer Ashbrook email dated June 23, 2015 X 256 485 Surrounding Property Owner — Betty Grueter email dated June 23 , 2015 X 257 486 Surrounding Property Owner — Ron Delia email dated June 24, 2015 X Page 17 of 35 259 487 Surrounding Property Owner — David Middleton email dated June 23 , 2015 X 260 488 Surrounding Property Owner — Tony Krekeler email dated June 23. 2015 X 262 489 Surrounding Property Owner — Michael Maestas letter received June 24, 2015 X 263 490 Surrounding Property Owner — Shirley A. Hoskinson letter received June 24, 2015 X 265 491 Surrounding Property Owner — Tim and Viola Michaelis letter received June 24, 2015 X 267 492 Surrounding Property Owner — Ralph Martinez email dated June 24, 2015 X 269 493 Surrounding Property Owner — John and Denise Liken email dated June 24, 2015 X 271 494 Surrounding Property Owner — Dianna Martinez email dated June 24. 2015 X 272 495 Surrounding Property Owner — Jamie O' Reilly email dated June 24. 2015 X 273 496 Surrounding Property Owner — Savannah Fachini email dated June 24, 2015 X 274 497 Surrounding Property Owner — Shanel Lares email dated June 24. 2015 X 275 498 Surrounding Property Owner — Mary Wheeler letter dated June 24. 2015 X 276 499 Surrounding Property Owner — Daryl Carmichael Inc. email dated June 25, 2015 X 278 500 Surrounding Property Owner — Jeff Reckard email dated June 24, 2015 X 279 501 Surrounding Property Owner — Thomas Rzepka email dated June 24, 2015 X 281 502 Surrounding Property Owner — Sherrie Owen email dated June 23. 2015 X 282 503 Surrounding Property Owner — Tammy Brown email dated June 24 . 2015 X 284 504 Surrounding Property Owner — Nathan B. and Jennifer L. Downey letter dated June 24. X 2015 285 505 Surrounding Property Owner — Ron and Gina Beltz letter dated June 24, 2015 X 286 506 Surrounding Property Owner — Jason O'Dell email dated June 25, 2015 X 287 507 Surrounding Property Owner — Gary Oplinger email dated June 25. 2015 X 288 508 Surrounding Property Owner — John & Sheryl McCoy email dated June 25, 2015 X 289 509 Surrounding Property Owner — David Fornes email dated June 25. 2015 X 290 510 Surrounding Property Owner — Theresa Padilla email dated June 25, 2015 X 291 511 Surrounding Property Owner — David and Michelle Dirks email dated June 26, 2015 X 293 512 Surrounding Property Owner — James Croissant email dated June 26, 2015 X 294 513 Surrounding Property Owner — Rory Glaser email dated June 26. 2015 X 295 514 Surrounding Property Owner — Sarah Glaser email dated June 26. 2015 X 296 515 Surrounding Property Owner — Stephen Holwegner email dated June 26, 2015 X 297 516 Surrounding Property Owner — Cal Smith email dated June 26, 2015 X 298 517 Surrounding Property Owner — Monica Smith email dated June 26, 2015 X Page 18 of 35 299 518 Surrounding Property Owner — Todd Muckler and Debra Eberl letter dated June 27 , 2015 X 300 519 Surrounding Property Owner — Kirk Szymanski email dated June 27 . 2015 X 302 520 Surrounding Property Owner — Hensel Phelps c/o Jeffrey K. Wenaas letter received June X 25, 2015 304 521 Surrounding Property Owner - Eric Niesent letter received June 25, 2015 X 305 522 Surrounding Property Owner — Alan Niesent letter received June 25, 2015 X 306 523 Surrounding Property Owner — Dianna Niesent letter received June 25. 2015 X 307 524 Surrounding Property Owner — Peggy and Randy Peters letter received June 25, 2015 X 308 525 Surrounding Property Owner — Jaqueline Martin letter received June 25 , 2015 X 310 526 Surrounding Property Owner — Barbara Engle letter received June 25. 2015 X 312 527 Surrounding Property Owner — Gary Pearcy email dated June 29. 2015 X 313 528 Surrounding Property Owner — Sonja Shanahan email dated June 29, 2015 X 314 529 Surrounding Property Owner — Levi Moe email dated June 29, 2015 X 316 530 Surrounding Property Owner — Jordan Kamps email dated June 29, 2015 X 318 531 Surrounding Property Owner — LaVon Brookhart email dated June 29, 2015 X 319 532 Surrounding Property Owner — Kay Parks email dated June 29. 2015 X 320 533 Surrounding Property Owner — Justin Griess email dated June 29. 2015 X 322 534 Surrounding Property Owner — Randy Myslive email dated June 29, 2015 X 323 535 Surrounding Property Owner — Nevalee Legg email dated June 29. 2015 X 324 536 Surrounding Property Owner — Rick Steffen email dated June 29. 2015 X 326 537 Surrounding Property Owner — Steven Thinnes email dated June 29, 2015 X 328 538 Surrounding Property Owner — Shirley Legg email dated June 29, 2015 X 330 539 Surrounding Property Owner — Sharon Collins letter dated June 23, 2015 X 387 540 Surrounding Property Owner — Merrilyn Mattson letter dated June 29, 2015 X 388 541 Surrounding Property Owner — Don Lovell email dated June 29, 2015 X 390 542 Surrounding Property Owner — Dorothy Bashor letter dated June 29, 2015 X 392 543 Surrounding Property Owner — Olivia Downing email dated June 29, 2015 X 393 544 Surrounding Property Owner — Kyle Pearcy email dated June 29. 2015 X 394 545 Surrounding Property Owner — Dave Ladd email dated June 29, 2015 X 396 546 Surrounding Property Owner — Jack Goodell email dated June 29. 2015 X 398 547 h Surrounding Property Owner — Harry Mattson letter dated June 29. 2015 X 400 548 Surrounding Property Owner — Alexis Cromwell letter dated June 29, 2015 X Page 19 of 35 401 549 Surrounding Property Owner — Christy Clee letter dated June 29, 2015 X 402 550 Surrounding Property Owner — Marty McVicker email dated June 30. 2015 X 403 551 Surrounding Property Owner — Adrienne Scharli letter received June 30, 2015 X 404 552 Surrounding Property Owner — Gary Rath and Cynthia Gerrow letter received June 30, X 2015 405 553 Surrounding Property Owner — Juan Bocanegra letter received June 30, 2015 X 406 554 Surrounding Property Owner — Oswaldo Espinoza letter received June 30, 2015 X 407 555 Surrounding Property Owner — Dominic Baca letter received June 30. 2015 X 408 556 Surrounding Property Owner — Valentin Martinez letter received June 30, 2015 X 409 557 Surrounding Property Owner — Pablo E. Hernandez letter received June 30, 2015 X 410 558 Surrounding Property Owner — Patrick Garcia letter received June 30, 2015 X 411 559 Surrounding Property Owner — Jose Solis letter received June 30. 2015 X 412 560 Surrounding Property Owner — Mario Marrguec letter received June 30, 2015 Il X 413 561 Surrounding Property Owner — Eugario Martinez letter received June 30, 2015 X 414 562 Surrounding Property Owner — Delphino Castro letter received June 30, 2015 X 415 563 Surrounding Property Owner — Arnalodo Fernendez letter received June 30, 2015 X 416 564 Surrounding Property Owner — Rogelio Hernandez letter received June 30, 2015 X 417 565 Surrounding Property Owner — Rudy Garces letter received June 30, 2015 X 418 566 Surrounding Property Owner — Michael A. Rina letter received June 30 , 2015 X 419 567 Surrounding Property Owner — Luis DeLeon letter received June 30, 2015 X 420 568 Surrounding Property Owner — Francisco Rodriguez letter received June 30, 2015 X 421 569 Surrounding Property Owner — Jose G. Meza letter received June 30, 2015 X 422 570 Surrounding Property Owner - Juan Aguire letter received June 30. 2015 X 423 571 Surrounding Property Owner — Francisco Hinojosa letter received June 30, 2015 X 424 572 Surrounding Property Owner — Jose Franco letter received June 30, 2015 X 425 573 Surrounding Property Owner — Juan Carlo Vasquez letter received June 30, 2015 X 426 574 Surrounding Property Owner — Santiago Martinez letter received June 30, 2015 X 427 575 Surrounding Property Owner — Maria Contreras letter received June 30, 2015 X 428 576 Surrounding Property Owner - Gary Wood letter received June 30. 2015 X 429 577 Surrounding Property Owner — Hannah November letter received June 30, 2015 X 430 578 Surrounding Property Owner — Sam Coontz letter received June 30. 2015 X 431 579 Surrounding Property Owner — Theresa Pucci letter received June 30. 2015 X Page 20 of 35 432 580 Surrounding Property Owner — Andrea Smith letter received June 30, 2015 X 433 581 Surrounding Property Owner — Stephanie Curtis letter received June 30, 2015 X 434 582 Surrounding Property Owner — Lindsay Giles letter received June 30, 2015 X 435 583 Surrounding Property Owner — Jenny Wood letter received June 30, 2015 X 436 584 Surrounding Property Owner — Cat Cline letter received June 30, 2015 X 437 585 Surrounding Property Owner — Dawn Becker letter received June 30, 2015 X 438 586 Surrounding Property Owner — Maria Pucci letter received June 30, 2015 X 439 587 Surrounding Property Owner — Mitchell Kapataves letter dated June 30, 2015 X 440 588 Surrounding Property Owner — Hayden Wood letter dated June 30, 2015 X 441 589 Surrounding Property Pro e Owner — Alice Messer letter dated June 30, 2015 X 442 590 Surrounding Property Owner — Ken Nelson letter dated June 30, 2015 X 443 591 Surrounding Property Owner — Michelle Lampert letter dated June 30, 2015 X 444 592 Surrounding Property Owner — Jodi Arnold letter dated June 30, 2015 X 445 593 Surrounding Property Owner - Mark Gammon letter dated June 30, 2015 X 446 594 Surrounding Property Owner — JoAnn Gammon letter dated June 30, 2015 X 447 595 Surrounding Property Owner — Evelyn Sancomb letter dated June 30, 2015 X 448 596 Surrounding Property Owner — Gary Sancomb letter dated June 30, 2015 X 449 597 Surrounding Property Owner — Kenneth Ball letter dated June 30, 2015 X 450 598 Surrounding Property Owner — Antelia Salazar-Ball letter dated June 30, 2015 X 451 599 Surrounding Property Owner — Brian D. Denny letter dated June 30, 2015 X 452 600 Surrounding Property Owner — Carlos Garibay letter dated June 30, 2015 X 453 601 Surrounding Property Owner — Dan Moreno letter dated June 30, 2015 X 454 602 Surrounding Property Owner — Doris Eckhardt letter dated June 30, 2015 X 455 603 Surrounding Property Owner — Kurt Marshall email dated July 1 , 2015 X 456 604 Surrounding Property Owner — David Hoppe email dated July 1 , 2015 X 457 605 Surrounding Property Owner — Lauren Hoppd email dated July 1 , 2015 X 458 606 Surrounding Property Owner — Bill Osentoski letter dated July 2, 2015 X 459 607 Surrounding Property Owner — Ed Suppes email dated July 2, 2015 X 460 608 Surrounding Property Owner — Joshua Conde letter received July 6, 2015 X 461 609 Surrounding Property Owner — Leyla Carrasso letter received July 6, 2015 X 462 610 Surrounding Property Owner — Michael Schultz letter received July 6, 2015 X Page 21 of 35 463 611 Surrounding Property Owner — Brian Bohling letter received July 6. 2015 X 464 612 Surrounding Property Owner — Sandra Mart letter received July 6. 2015 X 465 613 Surrounding Property Owner - James Ary letter received July 6, 2015 X 466 614 Surrounding Property Owner - Julian Bailon letter received July 6. 2015 X 467 615 Surrounding Property Owner — Daniel Ojeda letter received July 6. 2015 X 468 616 Surrounding Property Owner - Joel Martinez letter received July 6, 2015 X 469 617 Surrounding Property Owner — James Salazar letter received July 6, 2015 X 470 618 Surrounding Property Owner - Juan Trujillo letter received July 6, 2015 X 471 619 Surrounding Property Owner — Alfredo Ochoa letter received July 6, 2015 X 472 620 Surrounding Property Owner — Joge Magana letter received July 6, 2015 X 473 621 Surrounding Property Owner — Ruby Flores letter received July 6, 2015 X 474 622 Surrounding Property Owner — Joe Gonsalez letter received July 6. 2015 X 475 623 Surrounding Property Owner — Holly Cummings letter dated July 3. 2015 X 479 624 Surrounding Property Owner — Conrad & Jan Meitl email dated July 5. 2015 X 480 625 Surrounding Property Owner — Denise Rhoades email dated July 5, 2015 X 482 626 Surrounding Property Owner — Joe Gohrs letter received July 6, 2015 X 483 627 Surrounding Property Owner — Ryan Yoch email dated July 7, 2015 X 484 628 Surrounding Property Owner — Motherlove c/o Silencia Cox letter received July 7, 2015 X 485 629 Surrounding Property Owner — Ted Erickson letter received July 7, 2015 X 486 630 Surrounding Property Owner — Hernandez letter received July 7, 2015 X 487 631 Surrounding Property Owner — T. Nelson letter received July 7, 2015 X 488 632 Surrounding Property Owner — Tim Angove letter received July 7, 2015 X 489 633 Surrounding Property Owner — Kleckner letter received July 7, 2015 X 490 634 Surrounding Property Owner — Venegas letter received July 7, 2015 X 491 635 Surrounding Property Owner - J . Jesus Juarez letter received July 7, 2015 X 492 636 Surrounding Property Owner — Phil Ybarra letter received July 7, 2015 X 493 637 Surrounding Property Owner — Brad Schwindt letter received July 7. 2015 X 494 638 Surrounding Property Owner — Gary Jackson letter received July 7, 2015 X 495 639 Surrounding Property Owner - David Lee letter received July 7, 2015 X 496 640 Surrounding Property Owner - Pam Hornbeck letter received July 7. 2015 X 499 641 Surrounding Property Owner - Delbert Nusbaum letter received July 7. 2015 X Page 22 of 35 500 642 Surrounding Property Owner — Tyrrell letter received July 7, 2015 X 501 643 Surrounding Property Owner — Steven Smith letter received July 7. 2015 X 502 644 Surrounding Property Owner — Vincent Chavez letter received July 7, 2015 X 503 645 Surrounding Property Owner — Ed Hersh letter received July 7, 2015 X 504 646 Surrounding Property Owner — Riley Cooper letter received July 7. 2015 X 505 647 Surrounding Property Owner — Logan Cooper letter received July 7, 2015 X 506 648 Surrounding Property Owner — Sean Kiely letter received July 7. 2015 X 507 649 Surrounding Property Owner — Thoren T. Simpson letter received July 7, 2015 X 508 650 Surrounding Property Owner — Larry Rowley letter received July 7, 2015 X 509 651 Surrounding Property Owner — Steven Jungemann letter received July 7, 2015 X 510 652 Surrounding Property Owner — K. White letter received July 7, 2015 X 511 653 Surrounding Property Owner — Hugo Excudero letter received July 7, 2015 X 512 654 Surrounding Property Owner — Waste Not Recycling c/o Anita R. Comer letter received X July 8, 2015 513 655 Surrounding Property Owner — Seth Wilson email received July 8, 2015 X 514 656 Surrounding Property Owner — Jonathan Rhoades letter received July 7 , 2015 X Page 23 of 35 mi.as 4110r7'-4pJUT �. � 15R E CIE! VT' D 2015 6 ( 3 ? Car, `t aSc Weld Cc��<�nty Planning Department GREELEY OFFICE FC.)/1-- Co ((tin S Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst ( USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N . 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners : I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project ( USR15- 0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response ! Sincerely, EXHIBIT 06 i r Mu,o do-csf I1 2_515 West i(Ak e S-cre./.J7)FOrkC.� � 1 ► ►� 5C0 S0g21 JUN 15 2015 Weld County r+anr��,�t� GREELCY p��e)�artmenr Weld County Commissioners CE c/o Diana Aungst ( USR15-OO27) Weld County Planning 1555 N . 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project ( USR15- 0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response ! Sincerely, /7- EXHIBIT 01/4•1 iCAV *t ( a) 3 GI l k f 44-tc:w1-1 [tAC , Co c'-US-3 REflTfljr1 FIN 01110 _4 � COO Ss JUN 152015 Weld County Naiinuig vol . GREELEY GREELEY OFr=(CE Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am:.writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15- 0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project•site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, EXHIBIT L3D ' an 4...s c , grated As zo E. 0r4 kc R ). Fic y r � Cart c.d i ;o s CC) 5-2 JUN 152015 Weld County r°i�,,,;,,;,g ue Weld County Commissioners GREELEY p� FACE�irr1eiit c/o Diana Aungst ( USR15-OO27) Weld County Planning 1555 N . 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project ( USR15- 0027) . I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response ! Sincerely, EXHIBIT lint1' ) Fre 1.4,5 1-i 43 • Lein't SaSs -- 151015 Col �� n Ca 1- r � 8oSd 5 Y!'�I� G�i.!nty Fl�;ncing Lepartment ��EELEY OFFICE • Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst ( USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15- 0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, 47.7\flikal EXHIBIT .50 n P P:e4r D , ki\t. A-Aitti j , A ',) a . , f ^� pKkii fUd 15 Z015 Isi �t0 jokn • � l Weld CcREU �y � gO G�EE�EYnirg ��arr�nent T Ca t I ns 60 _ OFrICE / r ZD1- 314 t5 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst ( USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners : I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project ( USR15- 0027) . I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response ! Sincerely, 777zr, ) EXHIBIT L3JL \k\\QA--eicsLe..,s o \ 4 Pei Jill 15 2015 8 O �� Weld County Planning Department GREELEY OFFICE Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst ( USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15- 0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response ! Sincerely, EXHIBIT ajtic, Octpi c) E soitojc \e„co ts-- REC13r" D 152015JUN g (1 Fifa cib-eb, Weld C©tltrry Ft;;nriinJ �REELEY � "'��artrnent OFFICE Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15 0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region wilt benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, A5t4)\ \A—CA)\-r EXHIBIT -k A . °. 711 I V 11 ra: ) KG ?39y t, ew/cruet- JUN 15 2015 tA) c !!a9hoc', Gr, . Weld County yj►i�ig t9pal GREELE OFF�G ClTle>7t 703-Yg Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst ( USR15-0027) Weld County Nanning 1555 N . 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners : I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project ( USR15- 0027) . I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response ! Sincerely, / --- --s-1(0 ,.. EXHIBIT I3LL4 lv veco� C-kc - JUNPv TNckAttf\cri Err: p} trirt% � 152015 ' l"��`�',� `� Co �,�� Weld Count �` Y h't�rir��GREELEY Op ePaninlent FjCF Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15- 0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response ! Sincerely, EXHIBIT // ex M ;oe 0 6 y )<vet/t7e7;cc C !. eri9h11O/6" P114°,4e re Ce /cc , .., Fir) lJ JUN 15 20 15 t5 Weld Count F�r iy nun ) 1,r EL Y OFFICiE i trlgent Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst ( USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project ( USR15- 0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response ! Sincerely, 711-dwil $128 Attl EXHIBIT INJ bid e✓ 'Niel 14- 1 `t e._ 2_ (!7 WIECLOI R r: �, u(A (2 V C r/ cix- T3 J" (` 7 A Y` `' rid :iIn a t PM fig, COlD . gôô JUN 15 Weld C ZQl5 oUnty 1. ,ti4 Ili l,, :; GREELEy OFFICI fr'dni lent Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15- 0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, -C1:97(51Pt. _ ____al : __ _ - - - ------- ,Z 7 'isl _____ EXHIBIT A ..o13 LAyv) eert- t3v+--&z. Or l ve- nig1^ve.1eel. Lovn + Pr 3o 3 2 174.4 - 703x-1 JUN 15 201 indy CREEL F•'`�n "ng u Y OFFic rtment Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst ( USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N . 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15- 0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, tyne EXHIBIT rip„ !mat raPH .r, VED JUN 15 2015 YYei Co;i;rt June 10, 2015 GREELEv nuro ICE tar I- LE RE: Martin Marietta Highway 34 project To whom it may concern; I am writing this letter in favor of Martin Marietta's application for special use. I am tired of being part of the "silent majority". Watching battle lines drawn in the sand or in this case a county road is not fun. I have been a real estate broker for over 40 years, 25 of those in Colorado. I have developed over 500 residential lots along 1-25 in Northern Colorado. Having reviewed all 450 pages of the application, I was amazed at the time and energy that has gone into this project in order to meet and answer the concerns of the neighbors as well as those that came from neighboring counties (which are not affected in any way). The location makes sense for the company, their customers and the community. They will eventually downsize from the other locations in the area to this one location. Contrary to popular belief, there is a limit to aggregate in any one location and by being able to bring in by rail to a central location will minimize impact on the entire region. As a citizen in the area, I like and appreciate asphalt on the streets, concrete for the walks, bike paths and driveways. Any savings in transportation costs to the builder/developer do end up in the home buyer's pocket. Martin Marietta has proven to be a good corporate citizen in the local communities as well as the ' region. Real estate values in the neighborhood should not be affected to any significant degree. If owners wish to bolt and run, they can freely choose to do so. It is my opinion that after the project is completed, the values will be on par for comparable rural properties located along the front range. Change in any form is difficult. The opposition has resorted to fear mongering and it leads to dissemination of misinformation and is quite upsetting to citizens that fall prey to those that have a different agenda. Bottom line, Martin Marietta has selected a site with proper zoning, have met the stringent guidelines set forth by the governing bodies and have addressed the concerns of the neighbors. If they have met the guidelines for the project, then it is the commissioners responsibility to approve. If not approved, then the guidelines need to be changed to reflect what can be on the property. Douglas "Duke" Marquiss 7133 Eden Ridge Ln Fort Collins, CO 80525 970-218-2296 dmarquiss7@gmail.com EXHIBIT RFCFIVED JUN 15 2015 Judy Lostroh 1905 Pawnee Dr. Weld County HaiinILig uepa, uiwitt GREELEY OFFICE Fort Collins, CO 80525 June 9, 2015 Weld County Board of Commissioners PO Box 758 Greeley, CO 80632 Dear Weld County Board of Commissioners : I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project. I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our region's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project. Sincerely, Judy Lostroh EXHIBIT Diana Aungst From: Rod Martinez [rod—m@Ipbroadband.net] Sent: Monday, June 15, 2015 10:43 PM To: Diana Aungst Subject: Case # USR 15-0027: Martin Marietta Materials Highway 34 Development - Opposed Case # USR 15-0027 For Public Record Date: 15-JUN-2015 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst, AICP, CFM Planner II Weld County Department of Planning Services 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 970-353-6100 ext.: 3524, Fax: 970-304-6498 Daungst@weldgov.com Weld County Commissioners: RE: Planning Application USR 15-0027: Martin Marietta Materials Highway 34 Development I am a resident of the Indian Head West subdivision and like many others that have written letters, we moved here as part of our retirement dream . My parents live just a block away and we planned this location years ago in hopes of someday having children and they would watch them during the day. Four years ago we had what seemed to be a healthy baby girl, but at about four weeks old we almost lost her due to something called Coarctation of the Aorta . The Mayo Clinic's definition is: Coarctation (ko-ahrk-TAY-shun) of the aorta — or aortic coarctation — is a narrowing of the aorta, the large blood vessel that branches off your heart and delivers oxygen-rich blood to your body. When this occurs, your heart must pump harder to force blood through the narrow part of your aorta . Coarctation of the aorta often occurs along with other heart defects. While treatment for coarctation of the aorta is usually successful, it's a condition that requires careful follow-up through infancy and throughout adulthood. Bottom line, our toddler has heart disease. This means that she will always be susceptible to extreme environmental impacts such as the quality of air around her. Dust particulates from the proposed Martin Marietta Materials asphalt plant, cement batch plant, aggregate processing facility, asphalt storage, cement storage, fuel storage and rail spur will have an enormous impact just a few hundred feet away from our front door where she lives and plays every day. The EPA has defined the emissions from the proposed operation as "criteria emissions" and are largely responsible for the overall degradation of the air quality. These same criteria emissions, according to the EPA as measured by their Air Quality Index (AQI), pose health concerns at levels above 50 for sensitive individuals. If that same index reaches an AQI of 101 or greater, "...persons with heart and lung disease, older adults and children are at greater risk from the presence of particles in the air." This means my four year old daughter would now be at a higher risk of heart disease problems returning, should this plant come to fruition and be built at the proposed site in their application. I am deeply concerned that this plant would directly impact the health and development of our child long-term. EXHIBIT 1 1 Zat Please let me be completely clear, the Martin Marietta Materials Highway 34 Development application must be denied- not in part, but in its entirety. Adjusting the plan or coming to some compromise will not be acceptable in the case of this family. I urge the Weld County Commissioners to read this letter more than once. Because this is more than just an opposition, it is an appeal to keep this part of the environment as healthy as it is today for all those families in this area that will be impacted by this proposed plant. I thank you for your time and consideration in reading this letter. Regards, Rod & Becky Martinez 27840 Hopi Trail Johnstown, CO 80534 Email: rod m@lpbroadband.net 2 Viney Trucking Inc 2607 Brookhill Road Fort Collins CO 80524 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst ( USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N . 17th Avenue Greely, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners, As a second generation owner of Viney Trucking , a local Trucking contractor for Martin Marietta since 1967, which previously was Sterling Company/Western Mobile/Lafarge, is in full support of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Operations project My Father started Viney Trucking in 1967 and has been a successful company for 48 years thanks to Martin Marietta and their predecessors for mining the materials needed for a trucking company to remain in business this many years. So now time has passed and the need for material has grown and outpaced the ability to mine the material, so now we need a different option which is to have the material railed in, this will help secure many more years for Viney Trucking and our future trucking companys. We all know something has to be done very soon because roads will always need paved and concrete will always be needed, there is no known replacement for these products. As for the people who are against Martin Marietta 's Highway 34 Operations project, i am sure they enjoy their paved roads and concrete driveways, but want no part of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Operations project near them and of course that's understandable, but if you don't allow Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Operations project, then what's next , do we wait until material is so scarce that nobody can afford the material , that the cost of paving roads or having concrete in your driveway is no longer attainable or only for those who can afford it. Viney Trucking and the future of construction trucking urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Operations project. i EXHIBIT 3 6681 Apache Road Johnstown, CO 80534 16 June 2015 To: Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst, AICP, CFM Planner II Weld County Department of Planning Services 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, Colorado 80631 RE: Planning Application USR 15-0027: Martin Marietta Materials Highway 34 Development Weld County Commissioners: I have been watching with interest as the events surrounding the Martin Marietta Materials USR permit application have unfolded. During these observations, I have been puzzled by why they have been so persistent in trying to force this project into the neighborhood adjacent to Indianhead Estates and the surrounding farms and other residences, when it so clearly a bad choice. It has not made sense. The project is fundamentally incompatible with the surrounding neighbors due to the noise, dust, odors, traffic and the other issues that have been raised in the numerous letters that you've received . It's not consistent with the Comprehensive plans of Johnstown, Greeley and Windsor (despite the assertions to contrary by Tetra Tech, who uses information out of context and misrepresents the very clear positions of those communities !) It does not preserve PRIME farmland, as required by the Weld County Code (and, yes, it IS PRIME farmland, and has been for over a century !) It would violate the Weld County's Right to Farm law by disrupting local agricultural operations due to the train and truck traffic, as well as the excessive amounts of dust and pollution that would emanate from the site. And most of all, it would forever change for the worse, some of the most valuable undeveloped real estate in Weld County, with industrial activity that has little to no growth opportunity, would prematurely place enormous burdens on the local infrastructure (e.g. roads) and generally destroy the quality of life, property values and probably the health of hundreds of local residents. Yet they persist. Why? MMM claims to be an ethical company. A "Good Neighbor", they say. Yet, when asked to subject themselves to enforceable limits on noise, dust, odor, etc., they refuse. Instead, they say they will form a committee, which they will no doubt dominate, making its value negligible. They are not wanted . It doesn't make sense. There are other sites (Great Western, Milliken, Evans) that would accommodate all of their needs equally well, and are already industrial . It just doesn't add up. Yet, they persist. There MUST be something more to the story. EXHIBIT I I believe that the true motivation of MMM is actually beginning to be clear, and, in summary, they are not telling the full story of their plans. They are cleverly withholding key facts from the surrounding property owners as well as the Weld County Planning Department and Commissioners. Recently, in an article in BizWest, the Martin Marietta Materials VP, David Hagerman was quoted as saying that they will be shipping 2 million tons per year of product out of this facility when it is complete. It should be noted that in the USR application, MMM states that they will produce no more than 450,000 tons of asphalt per year. Similarly, in the USR application, they state that they will produce 325,000 cu . Yds. (about 650,000 tons) of concrete per year, for a total of about 1.1 million tons of product. Where is the missing (approximately) million tons? They say that they will need up to 3 full, unit trains per week to supply this facility. A unit train, with 117 hopper cars, carries about 12-13,000 tons of aggregate. At that rate, with 3 trains per week, they will deliver 2 million tons of aggregate to the site. Why? Furthermore, since their asphalt and concrete businesses are seasonal, they should be getting even more trains in the summer, but Hagerman and Sharn, in a meeting with CLR-34 Neighborhood Assn. on June 2, 2015, claimed that their Wyoming quarry cannot ship more than three trains per week. This means that they will be shipping year round, despite the seasonal nature of their business. Why? At the June 9, 2015 Public Meeting, Mr. Hagerman was asked what the geographical range of the deliveries were going to be since this plant seems to be so out of scale with the local demand . On the video recording of that meeting, Mr. Hagerman states that they will go as far north as Ft. Collins, as far east as Greeley, and as far south as Longmont. This would be the area, despite the fact that MMM already has plants in those three cities. Why would that much range be necessary? Why won't the Ft. Collins, Greeley and Longmont sites supply their own locales? Something is missing. It doesn't make sense. Then, we learned that the Greeley site is essentially "mined out". Presumably, Ft. Collins and Longmont are at risk of the same status in the relatively near term. And now, we can begin to understand what is really going on here. The words have been lurking below the surface, but the truth has been disguised very cleverly by Tetra Tech and Martin Marietta Materials. This facility is intended to supply the entire Martin Marietta Materials Northern Colorado operation. This is intended to be a regional distribution center ! ! ! While there are other possibilities for the missing million tons of aggregate, such as expansions of the asphalt and concrete operations after the original permit is issued, as they did in Florida (they built two more asphalt plants, after getting the land rezoned and the first one approved), it's clear that the most likely scenario is that they will use this site to supply Ft. Collins, Greeley and Longmont, as well as for local production. So, now, it begins to make sense. Why is this specific location so critical to them? Obvious. Why are they focusing their defensive efforts on the asphalt plant? Misdirection. Why don't they respond to the fact that they are not wanted? They just don't care. Their corporate objectives are not those of a good neighbor, or even a particularly ethical operation. Yet, none of this has been mentioned in the USR application. They actually downplay their aggregate operation, not even applying for an air permit at this time. They never mention what the actual production will be, and, in the various studies—noise, odor, dust, emissions, real estate devaluation, etc.—they never mention the impact of this enormous aggregate distribution operation. In fact, even the full impact of the asphalt and concrete plants has been largely suppressed—in their air quality study (Stewart Environmental) they did not include the studies that they commissioned that showed the enormous dust and particulate impact from the site traffic, not to mention the concrete operations ! ! Now, when re-reading the USR application as well as reviewing the recording of the June 9, 2015 meeting, it's plain to see that they carefully parse their words—though extremely misleading, they probably don't quite lie about their plans. But, even this much information is only forthcoming when directly asked such questions as what their area of business will be. Nothing is voluntary. CLR-34NA has submitted nearly 30 questions over the last two weeks. None have been answered. MMM is NOT attempting to openly work with the County and the neighbors to determine whether a compatible operation can coexist on this land. Instead, they are hiding as much as possible, and if allowed to proceed will literally destroy this valuable area of Weld County forever. Clearly, should the USR application be allowed to proceed, we ask that the County Commissioners reject it on the grounds of incompatibility with the surrounding land uses, incompatibility with the surrounding communities' Comprehensive Plans, the lack of preservation of PRIME farmland and the ultimate negative impact on the Right To Farm that the surrounding farms in both Weld and Larimer County possess. However, in light of this new understanding of what is really happening here, I strongly urge the Weld County Attorney to ask that Martin Marietta Materials immediately withdraw their USR application with prejudice, on the grounds that they have not been fully forthcoming about either their short-term or long-term plans. It is completely unacceptable for a major corporation to attempt to manipulate the process in such a cynical, misleading fashion, with no other objective than to overrun the County, the State and the surrounding property owners, whose stake in this is the highest of all. Respectfully submitted, 6J / David W. Kisker 6681 Apache Road Johnstown, CO 80534 dave.kisker@gmail.com Diana Aungst From: Skold, Ellen [Ellen.Skold@ColoState. EDU] Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2015 9:31 AM To: Diana Aungst Subject: Martin Marietta Plant USR15-0027 permit application Hello Ms. Aungst, We had previously written individual letters to you but we are following up with this email. We both would like to respectfully request that you deny the USR15-0027 permit application submitted by Martin Marietta for developing the site south of Highway 34. We won't go over the numerous reasons again as I'm sure you are all too well familiar with them by now. We won't take up much of your time with this email and as we do appreciate your time and your burden. We would however like to respond to excerpts from the letter from Tetra Tech to you dated June 9, 2015. In this letter they mention as stated in green below; our comments are in black: "As indicated in the site selection report included in our USR application package, this site was found to be the best possible site along the Union Pacific rail line out of the 13 sites that Martin Marietta evaluated" They state "the best" but it is not the only, they have 12 other sites that could be utilized . " Economic development cannot occur without the aggregate, concrete, and asphalt products that Martin Marietta provides." Seems very dramatic and cannot be supported by facts. There has been great economic development in this particular area alone within the last several years. It will and should continue but on a more compatible basis. "It makes good regional planning sense" subjective "for the County to work with Martin Marietta to allow the facility on this centrally located site so that these essential products will be available to the region at a lower financial and environmental cost" Again, they have 12 other sites to consider. Also, the environmental cost will be immeasurable. With over 1,100 trucks daily the emissions alone, not just from the trucks but from the traffic standing idle on Highway 34 and the surrounding roads from trucks and trains, will have a terrible impact on the environment. During high traffic times we have witnessed traffic backed up on Interstate 25 due to the impacts of the train and traffic congestion on Highway 34. This issue does not just affect Highway 34. Martin Marietta's business plan dictates that they plan for serving the entire region, not just one particular community. Weld County, Windsor, Greeley, and Johnstown, as well as all of the other communities within a half-hour drive of this site, will benefit from this facility. Dictates is a very interesting choice of words. It is clear from the correspondence from Weld County and Larimer County residents and the cities/towns of Windsor, Greeley, and Johnstown that we all think otherwise; that the costs far outweigh the benefits in this particular situation. Again, there are 12 other sites that will allow the so-called benefits. The Highway 34 Development facility should also not be considered a standalone facility that will establish a "sprawling and overly-intense land use pattern for future development of the corridor." But it will. That is undeniable as precedence will have been set which will make it much easier for other similar businesses to acquire permits of this kind . "Without construction materials nearby, the cost to build roads and develop all other land uses will only increase thereby making economic development a challenge ." We strongly disagree with this. As previously stated, this area has been thriving without such types of businesses located in inappropriate and incompatible areas. Again, we request that you deny the USR15-0027 permit application. Thank you for your time. David and Ellen Skold EX I 6737 Algonquin Drive Johnstown, CO 80534 1 970-663-2639 2 Diana Aungst From: Shirley Dodge [csdodge@comcast.net] Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2015 1 :59 PM To: Diana Aungst Cc: 'Shirley Dodge' Subject: Case # USR 15-0027: Martin Marietta Materials Highway 34 Development - Opposed Attachments: Martin Marietta.docx Case # USR 15-0027 For Public Record Date: 15-JUN-2015 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst, AICP, CFM Planner II Weld County Department of Planning Services 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 970-353-6100 ext. : 3524, Fax: 970-304-6498 Daungst@weldgov.com Weld County Commissioners: RE: Planning Application USR 15-0027: Martin Marietta Materials Highway 34 Development Martin Marietta Materials Highway 34 Development application must be denied- not in part, but in its entirety. My name is Shirley Dodge and I am a self employed Certified Signing Agent and Native citizen of Greeley. The bulk of my income comes from the ability to travel from Greeley to the 1-25 corridor as quickly and efficiently as possible multiple times per day every day by using Highway 34. I close loans for Lenders, Title companies and signing services from all over the country. I work for 100 different companies throughout the nation annually to close loans for people in their homes, business, restaurants or where ever they choose for me to meet them and the bulk of my business is along the I-25 corridor. The idea that a company may be allowed to stop traffic on Highway 34 multiple times per day with a huge amount of railroad cars is terrifying me and I will lose a VERY LARGE portion of my business. I am curious to know if anyone on the council has ever done a study of the traffic jams that happen when a train stops traffic on HWY 34. I've been there many times and it's awful. I've seen cars backed up to Centerra to the West and nearly to CR 17 to the East and it doesn't matter what time of day it is. This is horrific to be involved in and it takes 20 - 30 minutes to get out of If this company is allowed to open business at the proposed site, it will block off all commuters from Greeley and all surrounding towns to get to I-25 in a timely manner. Currently traveling HWY 34 to I-25 is more like driving ON I-25 from all directions at all times during the day. The train traffic alone could backup traffic well past the I-25 overpass to the west and well past CR 17 to the east during train activity. There is no alternate routing as the train tracks cross Windsor, 402 and Johnstown. HWY 34 is truly Greeley and surrounding town's lifeline to I-25 and the integrity of the traffic flow needs to be protected for all Eastern towns that use HWY 34. EXHIBIT 1 9 That mentioned, I haven't brought up the added proposed TRUCK traffic this company will employ. Just imagine the congestion of the added 1 ,129 trucks to the already heavy traffic daily to start with and then the proposed possible increase to 2,260 trucks daily 24 hours a days i ► I Imagine LIVING NEXT TO THIS ! All the people in those beautiful homes next to where this site is proposed will never be able to sleep nor enjoy their peaceful environment ever again! I implore you to deny this companies' application and encourage them to find a more isolated area to put their business. Sincerely, Shirley M. Dodge 530 37th Ave. Greeley, CO 80634 csdodge@comcast.net 2 P FCF ! vJ: r .. JUN 22 2015 Weld County June 17, 2015 GREELEY (*jr" Weld County Planning Department 1555 North 17th Avenue Greeley, Colorado 80631 Dear Ms. Aungst, I had e mailed a version of this letter yesterday. I did not know if e mails counted. I am sending this by post to make sure it is included in the exhibits. Please disregard this prior letter as some of my data was incorrect. Thank you so much for your time and effort matter. Respectfully yours, - Eric Wingerson EXHIBIT zatu rrrnf June 17th, 2015 JUN 22 2015 Weld UU..:l .ty r � :, 1 ili �'(yid' twain GREELEY OF-F10E Diana Aungst Weld County Planning Department 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 RE: CLR 34 Project — Martin Marietta Materials Dear Ms. Aungst, I am writing to request the rejection of USR permit application proposed by Martin Marietta Materials. We purchased our home on May 18th, 2015. We were not advised that this USR permit for proposed asphalt, concrete and aggregate industrial plant with an oval rail spur was being considered . We expect that if this project is approved that our quality of life, health, and property value would all be drastically degraded . We moved from Reno, NV and thus were not privy to the local news. We expected that our realtor or the seller's realtors would have identified this situation. We are very saddened by this new revelation in our life. Our realtor was a family friend and lives in Aurora and likely does not follow Weld county news. My wife and I asked multiple times if the agriculture land in our area was to be developed. One brief, dismissive comment that a rock plant had been proposed, but had been moved elsewhere was the only admission. We are deeply saddened that this project is being considered abutting a community such as the one in which we just became members. We are not the closest property, but are one of the 5 closest properties and have been devastated by the proposed industrial plant. The reason we chose this location with 1+ acre lots is to have peace, quiet, nature, gardening, entertaining, darkness & quiet at night for sleep quality & star gazing. We are now fighting the addition of the use of Jake brakes, unregulated or tested diesel emissions, industrial noise from train engines, rail car wheel screech, diesel truck bed unloading gaits and who knows what else we have not been able to uncover. I am sure there are many more deleterious features of this plant complex that we do not know about. One of the topics that were brought up at a recent community meeting with Martin Marietta Materials was compatibility. Not much time was given to this very important aspect of the proposal. l cannot imagine that this industrial plant could be compatible with a very well established community around a hundred yards from our and their proposed property lines, no matter how many berms, trees, landscaping features, filters, dust abatement systems, low light systems & scrubbing devices that they suggest. They will not come close to what we currently enjoy on a daily basis. The other major issue is that the current traffic infrastructure is not compatible with a planned daily > 1,000 heavy diesel truck and likely attached trailer visits to the proposed location. This will result in breakdown of the safety and structure of county, state & federal roads, in a very busy segment of Highway 34. The MMM project manager called the traffic on US 34 "terrible" during his discussion at the recent meeting. There has been a recent deluge of letters supporting this project, I wonder how many are from the immediately surrounding area, Weld County? Is it not important that the people living closest to the project be given credibility, rather than people solicited by MMM from out of county? I suspect that a great part of this site selection is that it is right on the rail line and 3 miles from Interstate 25. I understand that, however a line can be made in another site that puts this well away from populated areas in the center of an existing industrial site. They are in the materials business. Maybe they should partner with Union Pacific to supply materials for a new rail spur and the county to build roads that are designed to withstand this type of continuous weight. Also working with the county and state, they may be able to create a path that is safe for all, rather than just the convenience and desires of those in the industry (which is likely where the letters are originating. I noted that a community relations committee was to be offered, HOWEVER, that is to be formed only after the USR permit was granted, (a little too late) and I can imagine that the comments to the community members will be similar to those at the recent meeting — "we will take that under advisement", which I heard time and time again in response to questions from the audience . The meeting I felt was well attended and I did not hear a single person supporting the proposed industrial complex just out our back window. The MMM spokesperson said that they would run roughly a 12 hour day business, 6 days a week. But he did say that if doing work for municipal projects that they would also run the industry on Sunday's as well. When he was asked questions about Union Pacific unloading times, he deferred to UP and said that he did not have control of when they delivered their products. He did say that they would commence with bottom unloading to reduce the noise. Given that the details of >2,000 truck visits per day, 6-7 days a week traffic, noise and rail, lack of commitment about rail traffic times only coming out during the meeting, I can only imagine what other issues are known by the company and not being disclosed . In conclusion I do not feel that the zoning of an industrial materials manufacturing plant with innumerable truck visits (>2,000 daily) on 86-100% of the day would be compatible with a long standing residential community. There are certainly other sites that could he selected, but I am sure the profit margin would not be as good with them right on the railway and less than 3 miles to a major 4 lane interstate highway. What does the individual have to do when they are going up against Lockheed Martin, the parent company of Martin Marietta Materials? I believe that we have to rely upon our local county system to look out for their neighbors. Martin Marietta is here to make money and also to provide a service that the county and its residents require. I just hope that I am not sacrificed to the wolves in an effort to allow progress. There are vast industrial areas in the Windsor region that are available 3 days ago, I saw a fox run within 20 yards of my south property line. I would be surprised that that would occur if an industrial plant was placed 80 yards past that. Respectfully yours, VEric A. Wingerson 27601 Hopi Trail indianhead Estates Johnstown, Colorado 80534 Jeff Neppel 1905 Pawnee Dr. Fort Collins, CO 80525 June 9, 2015 Weld County Board of Commissioners PO Box 758 Greeley, CO 80632 Dear Weld County Board of Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project. I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our region's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project. Sin ; ca" cearce____ Jeff Neppel EXHIBIT Chad Niesent 8594 Citation Dr Wellington, CO 80549 June 9, 2015 Weld County Board of Commissioners PO Box 758 Greeley, CO 80632 Dear Weld County Board of Commissioners I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project. I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our region's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project. Sincerely, Cha Niesent EXHIBIT Michele Niesent 8594 Citation Dr Wellington, CO 80549 June 9, 2015 Weld County Board of Commissioners PO Box 758 Greeley, CO 80632 Dear Weld County Board of Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project. 1 understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our region's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project. Sincerely, a 11,U4bE9 Michele Niesent EXHIBIT 1 3C19 Diana Aungst From: MMHighway34.com Support Form [MMHighway34. info@martinmarietta.com] Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2015 2:26 PM To: MMHighway34.Info@martinmarietta.com Subject: MMHighway34.com Support Form Neil G. Oberg 10884 CR 52 Milliken, CO 80543 6/16/2015 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: As a resident of Weld County, I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15-0027). I understand that some in our community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one of thousands of citizens who will benefit from this project through our community's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our community will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, Neil G. Oberg EXHIBIT 1 I ebel3f) Diana Aungst From: MM Highway 34 Support [MMHighway34.Info@martinmarietta.com] Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2015 2:23 PM To: MMHighway34. Info@martinmarietta.com Subject: MMHighway34.com Support Form Jerry Doherty 243 2nd St Berthoud, CO 80513 6/16/2015 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 EXHIBIT I 331_ Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing as a local contractor to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15-0027). As a contractor who has 20 employees, the success of my business is greatly dependent on the availability of cost effective building materials. The location of this asphalt/ready mix concrete plant will make it easier for my business to obtain the materials and will keep costs down, which in turn allows me to keep my costs lower. If these materials are not available, it will have a detrimental impact to my business and my employees. We will benefit from this project through our region's ability to repave local streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development thus providing for continued development and job creation for the region. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited and situated for this type of project. This project will help control the escalating construction and infrastructure costs which are outpacing the growth of income in this area by providing one of the basic building components, aggregate and related products. This project will also support the economy of Weld County through easily accessible building materials, mitigating cost increases and keeping the local economy viable. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. While I recognize a group of neighbors living near the site have voiced dissatisfaction of location of facility, I would ask the commissioners to look at the benefits of this project to the greater community and local businesses like mine that operate and employ people in Weld County and nearby locations. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! 1 Sincerely, Jerry Doherty 2 Case # USR 15-0027 For Public Record June 16, 2015 To: Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst, AICP, CFM, Planner II, Weld County Department of Planning Services, 1555 N. 17th Avenue, Greeley, Colorado RE: Planning Application USR 15-0027: Martin Marietta Materials Highway 34 Development Weld County Commissioners: I am writing this letter to STRONGLY OPPOSE the subject request from Martin Marietta Materials for their Highway 34 Development. This request is akin to attempting to place a "square peg in a round hole" — It just is NOT a good fit for this location. The proposed heavy Industrial use in the proposed location is categorically INCOMPATIBLE with the surrounding area and is in direct conflict with surrounding jurisdictions' Growth Management Areas contemplated in their respective Comprehensive Plans. There is NO amount of mitigation that will make this industrial use in this location compatible. My wife and I relocated to this area two years ago for three primary reasons: LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION. We spent approximately 15 years evaluating various locations throughout the United States for a suitable place to live in retirement where we could establish long-term relationships with neighbors, church and community. Had an industrial operation of the magnitude proposed by Martin Marietta Materials been at the proposed location we would never have considered purchasing a home in such close proximity. I've reviewed the application and exhibits presented by the applicant in great detail and am very disappointed that they have chosen to minimize their potential impact to the area rather than provide full disclosure and transparency to gain support of their request. They are very clear they wish to "be good neighbors" and desire to work with those most impacted by their heavy industrial operation, but the fact remains this is business and they are doing whatever they can to impose their corporate will for an initiative that severely impacts what up to this point is a desirable way of life for many. Weld County Code is quite specific regarding the types of uses considered appropriate and compatible for various land parcels within the County, hence the necessity of"Use by Special Review" procedures when proposed uses are not within the "allowed by right" definition. The proposed site is currently zoned Agricultural. The proposed use does NOTHING to support Agriculture Goals and Policies nor promote the history and richness of the community with farms dating back to the 1850's. The surrounding jurisdictions have expressed their concern for the proposal as well. Commercial, residential and mixed-use occupancy development has been desirable as EXHIBIT i Mar evidenced by the nearby Centerra and 2534 Development to the West of the proposed location. Industrial use will likely have a severe dampening effect on development and will encourage additional industrial uses to further degrade the area as a whole. This situation is already beginning to manifest itself. Another business entity has requested rezoning of a parcel of land directly to the North of the Martin Marietta Materials proposed location. The rezoning requested is from Agricultural use to Industrial use. Stated once again, there is no amount of mitigation that can make Industrial Use compatible with the surrounding areas impacted by this proposal. As time progresses, details of the magnitude of the operation are becoming clear. The application as submitted minimizes the severely negative impact their operation will have on the area. At the most recent town meeting hosted by the applicant on June 9, 2015 their Regional VP, Mr. David Hagerman revealed the anticipated quantity of aggregate received from another location by rail will be 2,000,000 Tons per year. Evaluating the proposed quantities stated in the application to be used in the various processes located at this heavy industrial operation accounts for approximately 1,000,000 Tons per year. The difference appears to be as Mr. Hagerman implied the resupply of existing applicant operations located in Greeley, Fort Collins and Longmont area. The appearance of economy by utilizing rail transportation will be immediately negated as the "excess" 1 ,000,000 Tons of aggregate are distributed by truck to their respective operations who reportedly are being depleted. This operation is not well articulated in their application and does not appear to be included in the various studies that are designed to comprehensively evaluate the impact of the proposed project on the surrounding areas. The impact to the County road infrastructure alone will be devastating, let alone the exponential traffic impact. The letter submitted by Tetra Tech as a response to Greeley and Windsor referral letters dated June 9, 2015 makes a number of very good points. The County truly should work with the applicant to locate a compatible area for their proposed operation. Weld County is very large and has the good fortune of rail access within Industrial zoned areas that would be a considerably better fit than the proposed location. Although alternate locations may not be the applicant's top candidate, creative strategies can be employed to turn what on the surface appears to be a lemon into lemonade. The application package is merely documentation that does not adequately display the reality I experience at my home each and every day. I urge you to take an opportunity to tour the Section of property that will be so severely impacted by this proposal. Please drive through the Indian Head Estates neighborhood and experience a personal sense of the homes and lives that will be directly impacted as you evaluate the merits of the applicant's proposal. Should you approve the applicant's request I strongly encourage you to require extensive and comprehensive mitigation measures as conditions of the permit to minimize the negative impact on the surrounding areas to the greatest extent possible. I respectfully request that you consider including compensatory measures as well that at least provide some level of consideration to those who will be most impacted. I respectfully request that you DENY the applicant's request. The proposed operation is categorically INCOMPATIBLE with the surrounding area and IN DIRECT CONFLICT with surrounding jurisdictions' Growth Management Areas contemplated in their respective Comprehensive Plans. Your responsibility to your constituents is enormous. Denying this proposal is the right thing to do to preserve the deliberate planning that has already taken place to maximize appropriate and compatible land use for this particular area in accordance with County and surrounding jurisdictions' vision. I plan to attend both the County Planning Commission and Weld County Commissioner hearings on July 21 and August 12, 2015 respectively to demonstrate my opposition to this proposal. I certainly welcome any questions relating to this response. Respectfully submitted, Michael D. Chrisman 6713 Apache Road, Indianhead Estates Subdivision, Weld County Loveland, CO 80534 Email: chrismanmr@gmail.com Diana Aungst From: Joyce Johnson [foey81853@msn.com] Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2015 6:05 PM To: Diana Aungst Subject: Asphalt Plant Case # USR 15-0027 For Public Record 6- 16- 15 Weld County Commissioners C/O Diana Aungst, AICP, CFM Planner II Weld County Department of Planning Services 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, Colorado 80631 970-353-6100 ext 3524; Fax: 970-304-6498 Weld County Commissioners: RE: Planning Application USR 15-0027: Martin Marietta Materials Highway 34 Development I would like to again state my opposition to the proposed site for the Martin Marietta Highway 34 project. This plant is a complete misfit for this area. If Martin Marietta were really the good neighbors that they are purporting to be they would surely see that this is a bad fit. After reading many of the letters sent to the Weld County Commissioners, it seems obvious that Martin Marietta is using their own people in a flood of letters, in support of the plant. I doubt if this plant were to be built, that it would make any difference to these people's way of life. However it will make a huge difference to our way of life and that of the surrounding communities. Do we really want this beautiful area industrialized? I think not! I implore you to deny the Martin Marietta USR Permit Application. Thank you for considering the impact on our way of life. Joyce Johnson Indianhead Estates ioey81853(a,msn.com EXHIBIT 1 -331 Diana Aungst From: Key and Lori [dkmlan123@yahoo.com] Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2015 7:41 PM To: Diana Aungst Cc: Lori And Kevin Subject: RE: Planning Application USR 15-0027: Martin Marietta Highway 34 Development Case #USR 15-0027 For Public Record Date: Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst, AICP, CFM Planner II Weld County Department of Planning Services 1555 N. 170 Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 970-353-6100, ext 3524; Fax: 970-304-6498 daungst@weldgov.com Weld County Commissioners: I am urgently requesting that you deny Martin Marietta 's bid to build an asphalt and concrete plant on Highway 34. • Highway 34 is already extremely busy and the added truck traffic from the development will make 34 extremelyy congested. • I am also concerned about overflow traffic from the facility on 402 and 125, both roads are already incredibly busy and dangerous. The added traffic from the plant will only make the situation worse. • I have read that Martin Marietta is planning on up to 1200 truck per day on our already congested roads. Today the traffic is bearable but I do know that if the traffic on 34 or 402 has 1200 more trucks on it we will be taking our business elsewhere as it will be too much of a hassle to drive to Greeley • My biggest concern is the pollution this plant will produce, the air will smell like chemicals and asphalt and the ground will never be the same. • People will have to BREATHE the dirt, dust, and chemicals from this plant which are poisonous. Many families live in this area and Martin Marietta will be ruining their semi-rural homes and lives. • My kids were considering buying in Thompson Ranch but are now looking elsewhere due to the potential Martin Marietta development. They loved the area but when they heard about the development, they decided to look elsewhere. This plant is not good for anybody BUT Martin Marietta, I urge you to deny their bid to destroy a beautiful area of Colorado, ruin peoples home values, pollute the air, land and water, and create traffic nobody wants to deal with. Thank you, EXHIBIT Lori McCallum 1 aN 1 dkmlan 123(&iyah oo.com 2 Diana Aungst From: Marc Seter [marc@seter. net] Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2015 7:55 PM To: Diana Aungst Subject: Case # USR 15-0027: PLEASE DENY THE USR PERMIT APPLICATION Case # USR 15-0027 For Public Record Date: June 16th, 2015 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst, AICP, CFM Planner II Weld County Department of Planning Services 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, Colorado 80631 970 353- 1600 ext 3524; Fax: 970 304-6498 EXHIBIT daungst@weldgov.com 334T_ Weld County Commissioners: RE: Planning Application USR 15-0027: Martin Marietta Materials Highway 34 Development PLEASE DENY THE USR PERMIT APPLICATION. My name is Marc Seter, I am a resident of Indianhead Estates, and I am staunchly opposed to the Martin Marietta proposal. My primary objection is simple: THE PROPOSED ASPHALT PLANT IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH WHAT IS HERE AND WHAT IS PLANNED. Air quality, traffic, noise and the beauty of our land are all components of that incompatibility. 1) Air Quality While an infant, my son was diagnosed with Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). As a result, he is now diagnosed with "Reactive Airway Disease" (RAD). Our doctor told us that it's possible he will outgrow it, but there's no guarantee. So each year, we hope and pray that our son will make it through the winter without needing to use the nebulizer device. We were so close this year, but in early spring the horrible, raspy cough seized upon him. My son is so full of energy, he's the fastest player on his soccer team but when an uncontrolled coughing fit brings him to the ground and I am powerless to stop it -- it's every parent's nightmare. I've reviewed the air quality assessment prepared by Stewart Environmental Consultants, LLC for Martin Marietta and I am shocked that anyone could pose an argument that the plant is "compatible" with the existing agricultural and residential zoning of our area. There is no doubt in my mind that the toxins from this proposed plant will exacerbate my son's sensitive airway, and as his father I am well aware of how my actions & decisions affect his future and well being. Martin Marietta seems to be content to point out that we already have air quality problems in Weld County (citing ozone in particular), insinuating that we should be comfortable with that. Why then would we CHANGE our existing planning and zoning to CONTRIBUTE to that problem? With that in mind, it makes 1 sense to me that we continue responsible planning and zoning by approving land use that IMPROVES our air quality. Looking at the impressive Johnstown master plan and counting on county cooperation, I believe that can and will be achieved. I nearly died of carbon monoxide poisoning while attending CSU because of a broken furnace flu in my rental unit. This proposed plant will produce 13 .05 tons per year (tpy) of carbon monoxide. Let's do better than that. After a hard day of work, I often decompress by spending time in my family's garden. I think my father, a farmer from North Dakota, instilled it in me - it's very relaxing to feel the earth between my toes while pulling weeds. I know what asphalt smells like and I have a VERY keen sense of smell. And I cannot imagine feeling relaxed while spending time in a garden filled with such an odor. 2) Traffic My family spends a lot of time in Loveland; our kids go to school there, three grandparents live there, and Centerra is our closest shopping for bread, milk, and eggs. With the additional proposed 1 ,250 trucks on the road, there would be traffic delays, more accidents, road wear & tear, and debris from the plant. In an accident, it's much safer to be behind the wheel of a truck than in our family's Prius. An average of 700 minutes of daylight during the plant's peak operating period, Martin Marietta said at their most recent "neighborhood" meeting that they would not be doing much business at night, 1 ,250 trucks in and out for a total of 2,500 trips. In college I worked on a river flow network solver, and traffic flow is quite similar: this plant will cause dramatic traffic problems on Highway 34 in all directions. From a planning perspective, it's hard to believe that an "optimal" location would include about 2 out of every 3 trucks to make a LEFT turn across an already busy highway. 3) Noise I thought that a 20' berm might help with this. But at the latest Martin Marietta meeting I heard others complain about how sound travels over such barriers and I remembered my physics lectures. I also heard Martin Marietta explain that they will have a bridge over their train line - elevating each truck 20' into the air (above the proposed berm). I helped my friend DJ dances as a teenager and was AMAZED at how effectively elevating his speakers amplified the sound. Given how tightly the proposed rail loop is designed, there will be clanking and metal-on-metal squealing. Industrial noise. We live as close to Highway 34 as anyone in our neighborhood. But the decibel meter app on my iPhone categorizes my front doorstep as an "average quiet street". It's precisely that "quiet street" noise that lulls me to sleep at night - just like the ocean. In stark contrast, the noise that would emanate from the proposed plant is heavy industrial noise - lots of dBc/Hz and piercing high pitched squeals. The proposal even calls for such noises at night. My kids love to play down by the ditch - crawdad fishing and the like. But they hate loud noises. Their best fishing hole looks straight down into the proposed plant's site. They won't like fishing there anymore. 4) BEAUTY / CONSERVATION OF NATURE We moved to this area because the land is beautiful, and after reviewing the zoning and planning were pleased to see that the county and surrounding towns & cities agree. I particularly liked Weld County's description of our area: CENTRAL/WEST WELD COUNTY With a population estimated to reach 178, 904 by 2017, this sub region is the most populace of the County. With 2 58, 880 households and $1.297 billion in sales, it 's the retail core and offers an attractive mix of lifestyles from mid-size cities to small rural communities nestled in amongst some of the most productive farm land in the country. * http://www. co. weld co. us/assets/c88682A241 c8B23c0837.pdf Many people have bought into this plan, built their homes, neighborhoods, businesses, farms, and (like me) their families on it. I urge you to protect and perpetuate this plan, and reject proposals from those that would ask us to change our way of life to increase their bottom line. Sincerely, Marc Seter Proud Resident of Weld County 3 -- ) Vi5`' \,) 1 . c ,�1 I + MQ1 Cdr )11O4:6 A q. (if s t 44,12 acr n � plaiF hnul � b - � :� .� �� JsnoGre he,� � a � � � Oro the ►� e aCdns . �1e � � � � Or �lUo � ' P �le KIIS) latic & woo * D e q461 - pu }-Stik � e caase OS Qi�' w ,� l1 � e �� iC�Cy .)— ret 2 � I � G f (" IC� \47 ` 11 , . 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I, however, am one of thousands of citizens who will benefit from this project through our community's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our community will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, Nick Hogan EXHIBIT 1 331 Jim & Laurie McMakin 3963 La Plata Ct. Brighton, CO 80601 Mcmakin04@cgmail.com 970 301 9390 June 15, 2015 Case # USR 15-0027 For Public Record To: Weld County Commissioners C/o Diana Aungst, AICP, CFM Planner II Weld County Department of Planning Services 1555 N . 17th Avenue Greeley, Colorado 80631 RE: Planning Application USR 15-0027: Martin Marietta Materials Highway 34 Development Weld County Commissioners: Dear Commissioners: Thank you for taking the time to read this. We are longtime residents of Weld County choosing to raise our family here, work and play in this great county 17 years ago. 10 years ago we convinced one set of parents to retire here in Weld County. After carefully considering a location that was close to hospitals, shopping, entertainment and all the other things needed in life they found the perfect spot, Indianhead Estates, located on the western edge of Weld County! They built their dream home investing well over $500,000. In conversations with them regarding their Estate Planning, they informed us that we would be heir to the beautiful home they built. While no one wants to think about the loss of their parents, we were happy to know that we would someday live in the beautiful home they built in Indianhead Estates. Recently, they shared the information regarding the proposed Martin Marietta Asphalt and Concrete Plant within 500 ft. of their home . We must admit that, should this project be allowed to be built, we would have no interest in living that close to it. While our parents understand, they are heartbroken . Additionally, in selling the home, we will also realize a much lower sale price due to the closeness of the proposed plan . As you can see, your decision on this project has far reaching and very personal implications. This project is a processing operation and not a mining operation. It is not dependent on raw material from its location . The raw material is to be brought in via rail. Therefore this project can be located EXHIBIT 3 Commissioners June 15, 2015 Page 2 anywhere and certainly in the vastness of Weld County there is a site that does not encroach on the lives of hundreds of people. Any economic benefits boasted by the applicant to the county will simply follow to the alternate location. For these reasons, we wish to state our opposition to the location of the project and ask you to deny the necessary permits needed to allow it to be built. Sincerely, Jim & Laurie McMakin Eric Lord 6820 Commanche Ct. Johnstown, Colorado 80534 Case #USR 15-0027 For Public Record June 17, 2015 Weld County Commissioners C/O Diana Aungst, AICP, CFM Planner II Weld County Department of Planning Services Greeley, Colorado 80634 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I currently live in Indianhead Estates. I am attending CSU majoring in economics. I was recently reading letters that have been submitted to you regarding Martin Marietta's project, and it appears that the vast majority of the letters of support for building a concrete and asphalt plant next to a residential setting are from people living many miles away from the proposed site. I wonder how they would feel or what they would have say if this was happening in their backyard. From an economic perspective, this kind of heavy industry will discourage other types of desirable commerce or investment into the area. Highway 34 already has a problem safely handling the current traffic. Adding a significant number of trucks will most likely negatively impact the already existing businesses, not to mention every other citizen using Highway 34. Martin Marietta has stated that their operation will add 100 jobs. They have not discussed transfers from their existing workforce or the quality of the jobs they say they will bring into the area. I have many other safety, health, and negative impact concerns regarding this project, and I encourage you to deny the Martin Marietta application for a special use permit. Thank you for your consideration regarding my thoughts on this matter. Sincerely, Eric Lord EXHIBIT Diana Aungst From: Michelle Martin Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2015 10: 11 AM To: Diana Aungst Subject: FW: Martin Marietta Materials Highway 34 Development: USR 15-0027 Michelle Martin Planning Manager 1555 N 17th Ave Greeley, CO 80631 mmartin@co.weld.co.us PHONE: (970) 353-6100 x 3540 FAX: (970) 304-6498 186, :- = r Confidentiality Notice: This electronic transmission and any attached documents or other writings are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify sender by return e-mail and destroy the communication. Any disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action concerning the contents of this communication or any attachments by anyone other than the named recipient is strictly prohibited. From: Ray Moe [mailto:ray.moe@raymoestudio.com] Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2015 9:27 AM To: Mike Freeman; Julie Cozad; Barbara Kirkmeyer Cc: Michelle Martin; charles.archibequesr@greeleygov.com; randy.sleight@greeleygov.com; John.Gates@greeleygov.com; michael.finn@greeleygov.com; Sandi.Elder@greeleygov.com; Robb.Casseday@greeleygov.com Subject: Martin Marietta Materials Highway 34 Development: USR 15-0027 EXHIBIT Dear County Commissioners -3--qA After 50 years as a city and transportation planner, I was fortunate to have retired this past year. During my career, I have always enjoyed working with Weld County and the City of Greeley on various planning and traffic studies. Most recently I was the Project Manager for the City of Greeley's current Transportation Master Plan. When we prepared the City of Greeley's Transportation Master Plan, we worked in close cooperation with Weld County Planning and Engineering. A major concern for Weld County, the City of Greeley and other adjacent jurisdictions was the very large forecasted traffic impacts along Highway 34. Because there is no i federal, state, regional or local funding to widen US 34 from four to six lanes, there was significant planning and engineering efforts undertaken to develop a plan which balanced the land development patterns in the area with the roadway network, to avoid catastrophic traffic impacts. The feathering of development density from the City's core to the City' s edge and focusing on US 34 as the gateway to Weld County and the City of Greeley, coupled with an affordable balanced network of local county roads and city streets, we were able to achieve a realistic and affordable future of a balanced land development and transportation plan. You can imagine my surprise when I read about the proposed Martin Marietta Highway 34 Development URS 15-0027 in the newspaper. My immediate question was how could Weld County and the City of Greeley support a major industrial use in this area given: 1 . Industrial development in this area of Weld County was excluded from all land use planning assumptions included in both the Weld County and the City of Greeley's General Plan and Master Transportation Plans, and 2. Traffic impacts from the proposed development would result in a significant impact to the local and regional transportation system, and 3. Permitting industrial land use in a rural residential development area will permanently change future development patterns within the area. Since reading the article in the paper, I have had the opportunity to review the Martin Marietta Materials Highway 34 Site traffic impact study prepared by Eugene G. Coppola, P.E. Based on this review, I identified a number of questions regarding the assumptions of the study, the analysis and recommended mitigation. 1 . Traffic Study Analysis Area: Given the size and magnitude of this project, limiting the entire traffic analysis to the intersection of US 34 and CR 13 is an unreasonably small traffic analysis study area. What we found in working with Weld County and City of Greeley Transportation staff was a minor land use or network change in this area could radically affect the traffic throughout the area. In essence, adding more traffic to one facility, such as an already congested US 34, would re-divert traffic to parallel County roads and City streets, with impacts to a much wider area. 2. Adjacent Development: The traffic study stated that local jurisdictional agencies were contacted and it was determined that there were no current plans submitted or approved in the area. Therefore, no new development traffic was assumed in the traffic impact analysis. Based on what often happens, when a major land use change occurs in an area, this first change can promote other land use growth pattern changes in the area. Specifically, the assumed Weld County and City of Greeley Land Use and Transportation Plans low density residential patterns surrounding this facility will not occur, if industrial use is permitted in this area. The approval of this land use to industrial will prompt other properties in western Weld County to industrialize. If so, this traffic analysis does not begin to explore the ramifications of what this action might have on the region, based on traffic impacts. I would suggest exploring the traffic impacts of this likely scenario to fully assess the effect of this decision. 2 3 . Trip Generation: The traffic impact study states "Site traffic with all site activities fully functional was determined based on operator estimate". Professionally, there should have been a much greater discussion and documentation of trip generation and vehicle activity of this proposed development. If national trip generation data is not available for determining trip generation for this use, a traffic count at a similar facility to justify the traffic estimates is mandatory. Asking the fox to guard the hen house is a bad idea when preparing a disclosure document of traffic impacts. 4. Trip Distribution: The traffic study says "Directional traffic demands are estimated by Martin Marietta". Again, it seems like the traffic consultant is going to the fox for advice to evaluate the safety of the hen house. Weld County and the City of Greeley have a regional travel model that would provide a much better estimate of trip distribution for the proposed industrial use and what would happen if industrial trips were traded for residential trips. There will be impacts to the south, east, and west of this site and this study does not begin to fully evaluate these impacts. 5. Recommended Improvements: The traffic study indicated that nothing is needed in the short term (hard to believe), but in the long term the study said "Widening US 34 to a six lane highway followed by an interchanze as needed to serve long term traffic." This statement seems to pass the financial responsibility onto others. First of all, there are no state, regional or local funds to widen US 34 to six lanes. We cannot even get I-25 improved to six lanes or critical improvements along US 85 . The traffic study recommendation is for an interchange at US 34 and CR 13 . I understand that a conventional signalized intersection will not work because there will be failing levels of traffic service for the west bound through movement along US 34, but an interchange with grade separation will cost over $20 million. Who will pay for that? 6. Passenger Car Equivalents: Based on the Institute of Traffic Engineers guidelines for conducting traffic impact studies, trucks should be converted to passenger car equivalents. A passenger car equivalent for a semi- truck is at a minimum two passenger cars. Therefore, the traffic impacts as reported should at a minimum be doubled. It should be noted that these large trucks will also impact the vehicle storage requirements and lane requirements. Probably of greater concern is the impact to the roadways. When designing road structures, heavy trucks have a greater impact than a much higher number of lighter weight automobiles. CR 13 was never designed to accommodate large volumes of heavy trucks. This development would significantly increase the cost of maintenance of the impacted roadways and accelerate costly reconstruction and rehabilitation of the roadway. I would think Weld County and the City of Greeley would like to know the cost of this impact given roadway maintenance is a very serious issue in both jurisdictions. 7. Signal Warrant Analysis: The traffic study assumes that because the proposed industrial development traffic impacts to the intersection of US 34 and CR 13 with the current two way stop control, will result in failing levels of service, the study assumes that a signal will be required. However, the determination of whether a signal should be considered is based on the Federal Highway Administration's Manual on Unified Traffic Control Devices. A signal warrant analysis was not included in the traffic impact study. Based on my initial review of the Signal Warrant Analysis requirements, the forecast traffic volumes as presented in the traffic analysis do not support a signal and a signal should not be constructed. 3 Thank you for the opportunity to submit my thoughts and questions. I would like to see western Weld County and City of Greeley develop consistent with both jurisdictions General Plans and Master Transportation Plans. I do not believe this proposed development is consistent with these plans and the repercussions of approving this development would be catastrophic. Ray A. Moe Former Principal in Charge, LSA Associates, Inc. 4 Diana Aungst From: MMHighway34.com Support Form [MMHigtiway34.Info@martinmarietta.com] Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2015 10: 10 AM To: emford3@netzero.com Subject: MMHighway34.com Support Form Ethan Ford 6510 W 110th Ave Westminster, CO 80020 June 17, 2015 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15- 0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, Ethan Ford EXHIBIT 1 Diana Aungst From: MMHighway34.com Support Form [MMHighway34.Info@martinmarietta.com] Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2015 10:02 AM To: MMHighway34.Info@martinmarietta.com Subject: MM Highway 34 Support Form Tanguy Gore 12910 Spruce St Thornton, CO 80602 June 17, 2015 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15- 0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, Tanguy Gore EXHIBIT 1 1 -Ws-4O1-- Diana Aungst From: MMHighway34.com Support Form [MMHighway34.Info@martinmarietta.com] Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2015 9:50 AM To: MMHighway34. Info@martinmarietta.com Subject: MMHighway34.com Support Form Preston Kunkel 10402 Butte Drive Longmont 80504 6/17/2015 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17 Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: As a resident of Weld County, I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15-0027). I understand that some in our community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one of thousands of citizens who will benefit from this project through our community's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our community will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, Preston Kunkel EXHIBIT 1 1 a Diana Aungst From: Mike Ledbetter [ledsplace@comcast.net] Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2015 9:45 AM To: Diana Aungst Cc: daniel. krause@martinmarietta.com Subject: Proposed Martin Marietta Hwy. 34 site June 17, 2015 We have been Weld County residents for the past 13 years. The tri-city area has seen some huge growth in that time. The need for building materials, including asphalt, concrete and aggregates for housing, business and roads is not going away anytime soon. That much is certain. In my mind, Martin Marietta's proposed site shows a forward thinking, efficient and very much needed business model that will undoubtedly benefit both Weld and Larimer Counties. Although some nearby residents have some concerns, I have found that this company has always been willing to work with residents in mitigating their concerns. The area seems to be mostly commercial with railroad access and major highways in close proximity. Bringing in product by rail will be more efficient than by trucking. I think everyone is aware that river front gravel pits are becoming more and more scarce and the need for aggregate is becoming greater. I have no doubt that it will help growth in a good way, creating products for housing, businesses, and roads and road repair. Seems like Northern Colorado is always one or two steps behind in those last two areas ! ! Sincerely, Mike Ledbetter 1200 Crest Ct. Windsor, CO. 80550 EXHIBIT 1 1 324 4 Diana Aungst Subject: FW: MM Proposed Asphalt Plant Original message ------- From: Ron Pernicka <kayaks4me@lpbroadband . net> Date: 06/16/2015 3:06 PM (GMT-07:00) To: Julie Cozad <;cozad@co.weld .co. us> Subject: MM Proposed Asphalt Plant Dear Commissioner Cozad, Please don't approve the asphalt plant that Martin Marietta is proposing in our neighborhood (Ref PRE14-0322). It would definitely lower our quality of living in our home in Indianhead Estates. To place a major industrial complex of the type Martin proposes in our backyard is unacceptable. I don't see why they couldn't find a location with rail and road access that is more appropriate for that kind of heavy industry in Weld County. Thanks, Ronald L. Pernicka 27848 Arikaree Rd Johnstown, CO 80534 EXHIBIT 1 ; 345 Diana Aungst From: MMHighway34.com Support Form [MMHighway34. Info@martinmarietta.com] Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2015 10:03 AM To: MMHighway34.Info@martinmarietta.com Subject: MM Highway 34 Support Form Delphine Gore 12910 Spruce St Thornton, CO 80602 June 17, 2015 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15- 0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, Delphine Gore EXHIBIT 1 I -Mla June 17, 2015 Weld County Department of Planning Services, attn : Diana Aungst 1555 N. 17th Ave Greeley, Colorado. 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners and Planning Commissioners, I implore you to oppose the Martin Marietta Asphalt Pit proposal. As representatives for the betterment of the citizens of our County, this is no other choice. Asphalt processing and roofing manufacturing facilities are major sources of hazardous air pollutants. Exposure may cause cancer, central nervous system problems, liver damage and other very serious issues. Long terms studies show a clear correlation between air pollution and mortality_+ health decline. Is this what you support_in Weld-County? Not to mention the increased traffic and noise pollution in an area many have chosen to move to and/or retire to for its beauty and quiet lifestyle. In addition, our property value will decline drastically at a time when we are just beginning to stand out as a county. As you know, Fort Collins is trying to close theirs down - are we the step children of northern Colorado? A very careful long term view of where northern Colorado wants to be in the next 3/5/10 years needs to be thought through and this project will decimate all we stand for, in Larimer as well as Weld counties. Current as well as future state. Thank you for your consideration . Ellen DeLorenzo EXHIBIT 2 Diana Aungst From: Martinez, Becky [Becky. Martinez@Level3.com] Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2015 2:37 PM To: Diana Aungst Subject: FW: Case # USR 15-0027: Martin Marietta Materials Highway 34 Development - Opposed Case # USR 15-0027 For Public Record Date: 17-JUN-2015 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst, AJCP, CFM Planner II Weld County Department of Planning Services 1555 N . 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 EXHIBIT 970-353-6100 ext. : 3524, Fax: 970-304-6498 Daungst@weldgov.com SLVa Weld County Commissioners: RE: Planning Application USR 15-0027: Martin Marietta Materials Highway 34 Development — Opposed I am a resident of Indianhead Estates West, our address is 27840 Hopi Trail which is on the west side of our beautiful neighborhood. We picked this location for all of it's obvious beauty but also because of so many conveniences that this area offers. We are between 4 cities, close to shopping in each of those cities, close to the interstate as I commute to Broomfield on a daily basis, close to family, within 5 miles of the school we've chosen for our daughter to attend and we can live in a rural peaceful setting with all of the resources and conveniences that the city offers, just a short drive away. Our biggest attraction to this area is that we have family in our neighborhood and they provide daycare for our 4 year old daughter. My husband's letter addressed our concerns about our daughter's health with regard to her congenital heart disease which is our obvious biggest concern with the proposed asphalt plant. The threat to her health alone would force us out of the home we thought we could one day retire in. However, since my husband's letter already addressed our health concerns, I would like to address all of the other things that will directly affect our lifestyle if we somehow find ourselves trying to figure out how to cope with living in an industrial area next to the biggest asphalt, aggregate, cement and fuel storage facility in the state of Colorado. We were both born and raised in Greeley and though we moved to south Denver for 8 years, we decided to move back to Northern Colorado for all of the reasons that I'm sure you've heard from many others and that I already mentioned, but also to escape the traffic, congestion and noise in the city. As I'm sure you know, the drive into Greely from highway 34, though more congested now than it used to be is still beautiful and gives that welcoming feeling of coming back to our hometown. Then I think of how that drive would change with the proposed industrial development and I think of Commerce City and how ugly it is. The proposed immediate 1,129 additional vehicles PER DAY, mostly being from truck traffic, and eventual1y2,260, is just intolerable from a residential point of view. With the proposed 24/7 plant operation the truck traffic and noise from that, literally in our backyard, would become inescapable as we would be living in it's midst. If you've driven down 34 at all on a regular basis, you've surely encountered the traffic congestion and delays caused from the retail development but also due to the increase in railroad train traffic. This congestion is not just occasional but happens daily. I know Martin Marietta is working with CDOT and doing traffic studies which I'm sure will have results in their favor, and I wonder how the additional traffic will affect all of the retail, other residential development closer to 1-25 and all those people's commute. I' m sure I don't have to convince anyone that dealing with 1 industrial truck traffic while trying to run errands or go shopping is appealing much less, imagine dealing with that on a daily basis just leave your house. As many property owners do, we have spent many years and thousands of dollars investing in our landscaping to carefully plan the exact outdoor lifestyle we imagine getting to enjoy as we raise our daughter and retire. This is the summer where we are planning to finally have grass in our back yard as the rest of our landscaping is finally done and just the way we want it. Per Martin Marietta "...odors from the heated materials may emanate from asphalt plants. Although they may be noticeable..." the smell of living next to an asphalt plant would devastate our plans to enjoy our outdoor space. There aren't enough trees, flowers and air fresheners that can compete with that not to mention all of the toxins that our little girl would be breathing in as she plays outside. That doesn't even begin to address all of the additional noise living next to, not just an industrial plant, but a rail spur will cause. The additional noise from train cars banging while trying to make the tight turn, whistles, horns and wheels turning constantly is certainly not compatible with our outdoor plans, not to mention our long term goals of planning to retire in a peaceful, serene neighborhood. I'm sure you will have many letters giving facts, referencing studies and other statistics but I am trying to appeal to your heart and ask that you consider putting yourselves in our situation. I know that the benefits from revenues and jobs that this proposed plant offers are extremely appealing to Weld County politicians and residents. However, Weld County is very large with many other areas that offer industrial development opportunities that are not right next door to a long time established residential neighborhood . I understand that Martin Marietta has alternative locations identified with plans for consideration if this location is not approved. I would ask, actually beg of you to oppose this development for this area, in its entirety. We have always expected the farm land around our neighborhood to be developed at some point but with it being zoned currently agricultural, we expected the development to be compatible with a residential neighborhood. With all of the beautiful retail development so close and the natural beauty of this area, the drive into the county seat is inviting and makes people want to consider living here, if they don't already. Why would you want to destroy that when this proposed plant could still provide all of the benefits to Weld County by being in a different more suitable location? Thank you for your time and careful consideration. We pray that you will make the right decision for Weld County and for all of the hard working wonderful residents of this area . Sincerely, Becky Martinez 2 June 16, 2015 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst, AICP, CFM Planner II Weld County Department of Planning Services 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 RE: Planning Application USR 15-0027: Martin Marietta Materials 34 Development Weld County Commissioners: Dear Ms. Aungst, I am writing to you as a concerned citizen that works very near the proposed Martin Marietta Hwy 34 Asphalt site. Please deny the request for approval of the above plant. A facility like this does not belong in an area that is so close to an established residential neighborhood, not to mention all of the family friendly businesses that have come to the area . I enjoy working and my family enjoys shopping in this area. The area continues to support the right kind of business and job creation as evidenced by the new Bass Pro Shop and the proposed Scheels sporting Goods that are coming to the area . These businesses will create the RIGHT type of jobs: Jobs that won't create environmental hazards such as toxic fumes to the surrounding area ! Martin Marrieta is only choosing this site for reasons of profit, the surrounding communities be damned. Yes, the 34/25 junction area is a great place for business. CLEAN business ! A company that will produce environmental and noise pollution to the extent that this one will SHOULD NOT BE allowed to ruin this area for the rest of us. Please do the right thing. Tell Martin Marietta that there are plenty of other spots in the county (or elsewhere) that they can build on an isolated site that won't be dangerous to the rest of the community. They can afford it. If not, this plant will begin to deter both other clean businesses and the people who support them from wanting to spend time in what is now a wonderful area to live and work in. Sincerely, John Newman 2319 Valley Forge Court Fort Collins, CO 80526 Jgnewman24@yahoo.com EXHIBIT t D Diana Aungst From: MMHighway34.com Support Form [MMHighway34.Info@martinmarietta.com] Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2015 11 : 11 AM To: jim@dgcoleman.com Subject: MMHighway34.com Support Form Jim Coleman 7340 Brighton Road Commerce City, Co 80022 6/17/15 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 EXHIBIT I SZ 0 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing as a local contractor to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15-0027). As a contractor who has 110 employees, the success of my business is greatly dependent on the availability of cost effective building materials. The location of this asphalt/ready mix concrete plant will make it easier for my business to obtain the materials and will keep costs down, which in turn allows me to keep my costs lower. If these materials are not available, it will have a detrimental impact to my business and my employees. We will benefit from this project through our region's ability to repave local streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development thus providing for continued development and job creation for the region. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited and situated for this type of project. This project will help control the escalating construction and infrastructure costs which are outpacing the growth of income in this area by providing one of the basic building components, aggregate and related products. This project will also support the economy of Weld County through easily accessible building materials, mitigating cost increases and keeping the local economy viable. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. While I recognize a group of neighbors living near the site have voiced dissatisfaction of location of facility, I would ask the commissioners to look at the benefits of this project to the greater community and local businesses like mine that operate and employ people in Weld County and nearby locations. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! 1 Sincerely, Jim Coleman 2 Diana Aungst From: Marianne Madson [mmadson@comcast.net] Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2015 12: 17 PM To: Diana Aungst Subject: Please vote NO on development of the Martin Marietta Materials High 34 industrial plant Case #USR 15-0027 For Public Record Date: Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst, AICP, CFM Planner II Weld County Department of Planning Services 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 970-353-6100, ext 3524; Fax: 970-304-6498 daungst@wcldgov.com Weld County Commissioners: RE: Planning Application USR 15-0027: Martin Marietta Highway 34 Development Dear Diana Aungst, I'm writing in opposition to the proposed Martin Marietta Asphalt Plant to be built east of Loveland near HWY34. Please do not allow that plant to be built in that growing beautiful community, it will be the first step to blight the area in the long term. As you know, the proposed area has been growing nearby with established middle class to upscale homes, recreational areas, new retail and restaurants that attract people all along the Front Range to live, work and shop. It is an area that provides a.frst impression for many tourists who travel along this corridor to get to many events and sites that Colorado boasts about. Please vote NO on development of Martin Marietta Materials High 34 industrial plant. I'm old enough to have seen industrial type plants built near established communities before and know it will be a big mistake f you do allow it. Just drive along the freeway and look over where there is industrial plants and you 'll see there are NO nice homes and businesses no longer nearby. Instead, anywhere there is industrial plants, the homes and businesses go downhill. Roads in the area will need constant repairs to accommodate the stream of heavy asphalt trucks. Wildlife in the area will also be affected and displaced And in the end, middle to upscale homes and businesses will disappear as more industrial moves in to support the Asphalt plant. With the increased traffic of trucks and pollution stirred up by the asphalt and dust, the area will become an eyesore and cause an exodus of people and businesses leaving the area. Sure, you might argue that the EPA rules may keep the noise and dust and any pollutants under control. But same thing said for oil along the gulf and and now we hear about all the leaks and spills that 's ruining the gulf and beaches and wildlife. Either way, it's the established lifestyle that the corridor has been growing that will be most affected Homes and business paid their hard earned money into building and living in a nice area and now a big industrial plant is to be built smack in it. Would you live next to it? Please vote NO on development of the Martin Marietta Materials High 34 industrial plant. Sincerely Marianne and Mark Madson EXHIBIT Fort Collins, CO, 80528 1 i _____ ___51-- Daniel Lord 6820 Commanche Ct. Johnstown, Colorado 80534 Case #USR 15-002 For Public Record June 17,2015 Weld County Commissioners C/O Diana Aungst, AICP, CFM Planner II Weld County Department of Planning Services 1555N. 17th Avenue Greeley, Colorado 80634 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am currently living with my family in Indianhead Estates and work for the City of Loveland in the Parks Department. After many conversations related to Martin Marietta's plan to build a concrete and asphalt plant butt up next to where we live, I need to weigh in on what a bad idea this is. In all directions from the proposed site, citizens will be negatively affected. I drive on Highway 34 to work, and I certainly don't believe that adding a stoplight will help an already congested highway. It will make it easier for Martin Marietta's trucks to do business, but it won't help anyone else using the road. From an environmental perspective, asphalt plants create a fog of odor and concrete operations are notoriously dusty. Colorado's frequent upslope and downslope winds will undoubtedly worsen the distribution of these. I also have concerns related to the water table being exposed to lead, mercury, formaldehyde, hexane, phenol, toluene, and polycyclic organic matter. Obviously, Martin Marietta has no concern for the health and well-being of people or the abundant wildlife in this area. These issues are probably why most people don't want to live next to these types of heavy industry. Indianhead Estates is one of the nicest neighborhoods in Northern Colorado and it was here first by many years. I realize that a few people stand to save and/or make a lot of money should this project be allowed, but for the citizens and wildlife living in the area, it is not worth the risks. I am asking that you deny Martin Marietta's application for a special use permit for a concrete and asphalt plant. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Sincerely, Daniel Lord EXHIBIT Diana Aungst From: melissa neuville [melissaneuvilie@yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2015 1 :07 PM To: Diana Aungst Subject: Martin Marietta Materials Highway 34 Development Case# USR 15-0027 For Public Record 6/ 17/ 15 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst, AICP, CFM Planner II Weld County Department of Planning Services 1555 N . 17th Avenue Greeley, Co. 80631 970-353-6100, ext. 3524, fax : 970-304-6498 daungst(thweldgov. com Weld County Commissioners : RE : Planning Application USR 15-0027 : Martin Marietta Highway 34 Development I am writing to voice my concern for the location of this project. I live in Loveland . I drive the in area where this project may be located . I have many objections to this project which are listed below : Aesthetics : Locating this project along highway 34 1 . Driving to Greeley : this project would add industrial unsightly clutter, excessive big truck traffic and the discomfort of dry dust in breathing and the drying of ones eyes. 2 . Driving from Greeley to Loveland would be the same as above and would ruin one of the most beautiful drives where one gets an amazing view of our Mountains. Other negative impacts of locating this project so near travelers, home owners and shoppers . 1 . Noise . The excessive noise would rudely interrupt the joy of experiencing our plains and viewing our mountains. It would be so disruptive to normal life of any one living near by. 2 . The dust would make that area of Colorado so unpleasant and uncomfortable. These type of project should be located very far from all people . 3 . The traffic will not only increase the incidents of auto accidents in the area and the big trucks will slow the commuter traffic down causing commuter irritation and more pollution . This proposed project location maybe convenient for Martin Marietta but will severely impact the quality of life for the people who live in and near the area and negatively impact our very valued visitors . Please move the proposed location of this project to a location where it would have less impact on people . Thank You, EXHIBIT Melissa Neuville MFA 1 a s 2950 Beech Drive Loveland, Co. 80538 melissaneuville©yahoo.com 2 Diana Aungst From: sue bickling [suesl9@hotmail.coml Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2015 1 :52 PM To: Diana Aungst Subject: Case # USR 15-0027 Case # USR 15-0027 For Public Record 5/11 /2015 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst, AICP, CFM Planner II Weld County Department of Planning Services 1555 N . 17th Avenue Greeley CO 80631 EXHIBIT Weld County Commissioners : I 3i... 1-iL RE : Planning Application USR 15-0027: Martin Marietta Materials Highway 34 Development Thank you for taking the time to read this letter. I am a homeowner in the Indianhead Estates East Subdivision, and am concerned about the above referenced Application for Use by Special Review. I feel this is a severe contradiction of the current Agricultural and Residential Use of this land and the land around it, and would be extremely incompatible with the current use for many reasons, including the industrial noise levels, the increased truck and train traffic, the odor from such a facility, and the eyesore it will inevitably be , no matter what they do to try to `hide' this extensive project that they have proposed . • The industrial noise levels that comes from such an operation are so vast and varied that any `noise study' that has been submitted is questionable as to what it encompasses, and even at that, the submitted study has already alluded to the fact that `occasional nighttime operations may exceed limit" at certain areas. I would suggest that any operation that has over 100 residences in the immediate area should NEVER be allowed to exceed these residential noise limitations. They have not submitted any confirmation of working within these guidelines and in fact, are suggesting that they most likely will not. • As to the increase in truck and train traffic, currently the county roads around the proposed area have needed regular repair and maintenance, especially around the train tracks that are currently being used fairly minimally. There have been at least two times in the past 3 years that the railroad has attempted to repair the rough RR crossings on CR 15 and CR 13 , and they have not been able to I keep them repaired . The roads themselves have had problems with sinking and heaving at times, and both of these problems would only increase with the approval of this project and the increased truck traffic. ! commute to Longmont every Monday through Friday, and the current traffic flow is already an issue without adding anything more. I used to attempt to turn left onto Hwy 34 from CR 15 so I could access 1-25 from Hwy 34, but this has become increasingly difficult over the past 7 years. have tried alternate routes which have also proved to be impacted by an increase in traffic flow. The lights that were installed at CR 402 and 1-25 were an improvement over the 3 intersections of 4-way stops, but now that can take anywhere from 2 to 4 cycles of lights to get through , especially in the morning and evening , and also if there happens to be a semi-truck or two in the line of traffic, which there always seems to be, as this is the way to get onto 1-25 from Johnson's Corner. On any Friday afternoon, the line of traffic at this Frontage Road light is often more than 30 vehicles long ! The increased truck traffic from this proposed project would certainly increase the issues that are already becoming an ever-increasing area of high traffic tie-ups and delays. • When I do get home from work, and on my precious weekends, I love to be able to work out back in my vegetable and flower gardens; and then sit on my deck with friends and neighbors to relax and enjoy the beauties of this agricultural/residential area . Many of my neighbors, as well as myself, walk around our subdivision daily for exercise as well as enjoyment. The varieties of birds and small wildlife that we see are a great part of that enjoyment, and I would hate to see this come to an end due to the industrialization of the area with the noise and smells that would drive us all indoors to close our doors and windows. The efforts that have been made my Martin Marietta to paint this project as a boon to our community is ludicrous to say the least. Their band-aid approach to our concerns is an affront. A 10' — 24' berm is going to do absolutely nothing to obstruct the views of 100' and 110' high asphalt and concrete plants along with piles of asphalt and aggregate and billowing smoke that cannot be hidden . The application they have filed seems to suggest that there will be no issues or concerns of any significance, but they do not have any specifics that would assuage any concerns that have been presented . They will not say absolutely that there will be no night operations, nor can they assure anyone that contracted trucks and equipment will not travel over any routes they choose at any time of the day or night. The application and their studies have been so vague and open-ended as to assure me that they plan to do just what they want and when they want with no meaningful consideration of the neighborhoods . There are other possible sites that would work for this project that do not have a beautiful residential subdivision with over 100 homes immediately adjacent to the proposed project. I appreciate your consideration of my concerns in this matter. Thank you , Susan Bickling 6690 Lakota Ct Johnstown CO 80534 Sues19@hotmail.com 2 Diana Aungst From: MMHighway34.com Support Form [MMHighway34.Info@martinmarietta.com] Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2015 8:35 AM To: yellowjacket.50ae@yahoo.com Subject: MMHighway34.com Support Form Nick Ferguson 5724 Prairie Circle Frederick, CO, 80504 6/18/2015 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: As a resident of Weld County, I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15-0027). I understand that some in our community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one of thousands of citizens who will benefit from this project through our community's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our community will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, Nick Ferguson EXHIBIT 1 I -Z55 Diana Aungst Subject: FW: Residents of Weld County Need Your Help From: Bill Edwards [mailto:rhrlttreasurer@3hotmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2015 10:35 PM To: Mike Freeman; Julie Cozad; Barbara Kirkmeyer; Sean Conway; Steve Moreno Subject: Residents of Weld County Need Your Help Hello Commissioner Sean Conway, Commissioner Steve Moreno, Commissioner Kirkmeyer, Commissioner Cozad and Commissioner Freeman: I have recently been advised that there is an Asphalt Plant being considered for a location in our area and in researching the location I have learned that the plant will boarder a residential area. It is not too far from where I live in Johnstown but even more disturbing to me is that the plant will be built in an area that is a growing bedroom/suburban area surrounded by other residential developments. This area reflects housing for moderate middle income wage earners but also there are some very expensive homes all of which will be contributing to the taxpayer base for our Weld and Larimer County area. I cannot think of one reason why, if I were looking at a house to buy in that area, would I want an Asphalt Plant in my backyard or anywhere close to my residential area. I guess my question to you is; Why has this operation not been stopped in its tracks long before this? There has to have been conversation with the governmental agencies long before this forthcoming Public Hearing was ever scheduled. Did no one question the problems that such a plant would create in a bedroom community that was in the process of growth and prosperity? My next question of the five of you is; Why would you ever consider voting in favor of approving such an operation so close to residential communities. Weld County has always been very accommodating in terms of commercial businesses. A good example of this is our approval and endorsement of the oil and gas industry accentuated with what I believe is the good, safe, clean and scientifically proven process of fracking. However, I as well as many of my neighbors, friends and homeowners feel that such an operation as what Martin Marietta is requesting would not be good for our communities and would set a precedence for the rest of the communities in Weld and Larimer Counties. This plant should not be built anywhere close to an existing residential community or for that matter near any area that is designated for future residential development. Thank you for taking the time to read my correspondence to each of you. I hope you will have the opportunity to hear from many of the people who reside in the communities you represent rather than the many letters you might receive from outside sources. Please vote to stop the approval of this Asphalt Plant by Martin Marietta. Sincerely, William D. Edwards 62 Victoria Drive Johnstown, CO 80534 970 286-4595 EXHIBIT USc_1/43563 1 Diana Aungst From: Key and Lori [dkmlan123@yahoo.com] Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2015 7:41 PM To: Diana Aungst Cc: Lori And Kevin Subject: RE: Planning Application USR 15-0027: Martin Marietta Highway 34 Development Case #USR 15-0027 For Public Record Date: Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst, AICP, CFM Planner II Weld County Department of Planning Services 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 970-353-6100, ext 3524; Fax: 970-304-6498 daurtgst@weldgov.com Weld County Commissioners: I am urgently requesting that you deny Martin Marietta 's bid to build an asphalt and concrete plant on Highway 34. • Highway 34 is already extremely busy and the added truck traffic from the development will make 34 extremelyy congested. • I am also concerned about overflow traffic from the facility on 402 and 125, both roads are already incredibly busy and dangerous. The added traffic from the plant will only make the situation worse. • I have read that Martin Marietta is planning on up to 1200 truck per day on our already congested roads. Today the traffic is bearable but I do know that if the traffic on 34 or 402 has 1200 more trucks on it we will be taking our business elsewhere as it will be too much of a hassle to drive to Greeley • My biggest concern is the pollution this plant will produce, the air will smell like chemicals and asphalt and the ground will never be the same. • People will have to BREATHE the dirt, dust, and chemicals from this plant which are poisonous. Many families live in this area and Martin Marietta will be ruining their semi-rural homes and lives. • My kids were considering buying in Thompson Ranch but are now looking elsewhere due to the potential Martin Marietta development. They loved the area but when they heard about the development, they decided to look elsewhere. This plant is not good for anybody BUT Martin Marietta, I urge you to deny their bid to destroy a beautiful area of Colorado, ruin peoples home values, pollute the air, land and water, and create traffic nobody wants to deal with. Thank you, EXHIBIT Lori McCallum 35C1 1 dkmlanl23(ahyah oo.com 2 Diana Aungst From: MMHighway34.com Support Form [MMHighway34.info@martinmarietta.com] Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2015 8: 12 AM To: jtkyankees@hotmail.com Subject: MMHighway34.com Support Form Jack Klingen 1601 Harlequin Dr Longmont, CO, 80504 6/18/2015 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15- 0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, Jack Klingen EXHIBIT 1 358 Case # USR 15-0027 For Public Record June 17, 2015 To: Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst, AICP, CFM, Planner II, Weld County Department of Planning Services, 1555 N. 17th Avenue, Greeley, Colorado RE: Planning Application USR 15-0027: Martin Marietta Materials Highway 34 Development Weld County Commissioners: I wish to register my OPPOSITION to Martin Marietta Materials' (MMM) proposal USR- 15-0027. I've noted that many of the letters submitted to your office to register support of this USR, come from members of the public who have no stake in the physical location of this operation. However, submitters do note the "extreme" need to have asphalt and aggregate available, at a reasonable cost, to continue the current building boom. Indeed, MMM makes need/cost pivotal reasons for locating their operation at this location. As point of fact, the whole USR really hangs upon these two premises; the need for asphalt and aggregate (because it's a depleting commodity within northern Colorado) and the necessity for rail lines to keep costs down and deliverable to the customer in a timely fashion (as the end product has a time sensitive component requiring delivery within a set time after loading). Need/cost have not only appeared in the written documents, they've also been discussed in the meetings MMM have sponsored. Neither the need nor cost components are relevant for making a decision on this issue: physical location has everything to do with your decision. I am a stakeholder in the ultimate outcome of this request and am taken aback why this particular location appears to be the best option for MMM's operations; especially when you consider only one rail line, Union Pacific (UP), is to be used to transport materials. MMM has verbally stated in their called community meetings, that Highway 34 would not be affected by trains delivering product. The trains would simply arrive at their location, take the rail spur for offloading, and then the train would return to its departure point. If delivery of raw materials occurs via one rail-line, then one would suppose that ANYWHERE along that line, within reason, would be suitable for offloading and storage of these materials within the confines of the rail spur. So if any reasonable location along the UP rails could be used to deliver, offload, and store raw materials until they're transported to the job site, the key issue must be the transport of materials using roadways. By MMM's estimates, there would be 2,000,000 tons per year (TPY) transported via rail to this proposed area. They anticipate using 1 ,000,000 TPY for asphalt and concrete delivery to customers. Leaving a remainder of 1 ,000,000 TPY unclaimed. Would that remainder just sit and wait for a customer, in which case MMM has paid for materials it doesn't intend to use? Martin Marietta Materials didn't get to be so large an operation by sitting on paid for materials that aren't marketable. Something else must be in play that has not been addressed in the application. It's conceivable that the remaining surplus would go to other MMM operations as raw material (since their operations are suffering from depleted stock) so they could be used to prepare product for their customers. One million additional TPY is no small potatoes. How would that translate into delivery using local roadways? It would be an exponential increase of anticipated trucking. It's already over 1 ,000 trips a day—so will it EXHIBIT be over 2,000 trips a day? I wouldn't want to be behind that convoy no matter how many traffic lights or acceleration/deceleration lanes are placed between I25 and Greeley. I surmise that no other commuter would want to tackle that madness either: they would do what I would do, find an alternate route to bypass the bottlenecks. At 30,000 to 40,000 plus vehicles using Highway 34 daily, that's a lot of bypassing. It's no wonder, given the number of commuters affected by this proposal, that adjoining communities have significant concerns about the approval of this proposal. Their constituency would be up in arms thus flooding their offices with complaints and potentially unseating those in elected positions. Weld County is fortunate in many respects—it's large, has robust monetary reserves, has rail lines that can bring products to Coloradoans quickly and more cost effectively, and has abundant land that could be used for operations such as this. Even Tetra Tech admits these facts in their 9 June 2015 letter to Weld County regarding Windsor's and Greeley's referral letters. Surely there is another location within the confines of Weld County where nearby rail and roadways can be accessed within a reasonable amount of time. Many employees commute daily to worksites—they rarely buy or rent a place to live that's within walking distance of their job. Martin Marietta Materials might have to expend a small amount of commute time to get to open roads just like the rest of us. The key issue for this USR is not whether the asphalt and aggregate are needed as many proponents and MMM write: the KEY ISSUE is the physical location of the operation. Martin Marietta Materials espouses their wish to "be good neighbors" and desire to work with those most impacted by their heavy industrial operation: soliciting non-stakeholders to write letters supporting their stance does not a good neighbor make. It takes much more than words. MMM could choose other locations more suitable for their operations if they would consider a short commute. Much weighs on Weld County's Planners and Commissioners as USR 15-0027 is considered. Rezoning requests, business purchases (feed lot to trucking lot), and, no doubt, others stand in the wings awaiting the results of your decision. This decision could very well reshape this corridor from a place to be to a place to avoid. DENY the applicant's request based on INCOMPATIBLE USE and preserve the Gateway to both Weld and Larimer Counties. Act on our behalf by assisting Martin Marietta Materials to work a little harder at being a good neighbor and finding a more suitable location. I plan to attend both the County Planning Commission and Weld County Commissioner hearings on July 21 and August 12, 2015 respectively to demonstrate my opposition to this proposal. Should you choose to approve the request, ensure the decision is backed by extensive, thorough, specific, and well spelled out conditions to minimize MMM's latitude to "fudge" their operations and to prevent future escalation of operations. Respectfully submitted, Roxanne Y. Chrisman 6713 Apache Road, Indianhead Estates Subdivision, Weld County Loveland, CO 80534 Email: chrismanmr@gmail.com Diana Aungst From: MMHighway34.com Support Form [MMHighway34.Info@martinmarietta.com] Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2015 8: 18 AM To: russell—brynjulson@yahoo.com Subject: MMHighway34.com Support Form Russell Brynjulson 5264 E 129th Place Thornton, CO, 80241 6/18/2015 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15- 0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, Russell Brynjulson EXHIBIT 1 9 1 27687 Hopi Trail Johnstown, CO 80524 18 June 2015 Weld County Commissioners and Weld County Planning Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst Weld County Department of Planning Services 1555 N . 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Planners and Commissioners: I strongly recommend that Martin Marietta Materials' (MMM ) application for Use by Special Review, Case # USR15-0027, be denied . it does not comply with Chapters 22 and 23 of the Weld County Code. Moreover, the proposed project far exceeds the scope allowed for a USR. Let me explain in detail : Compliance with Section 23-3-40 of the Weld County Code The site to which this application applies is located on land that has been farmed for at least the past 25 years, and is currently producing crops. Martin Marietta proposes to build a batch asphalt plant on it. Batch asphalt plants are allowed under Section 23-3-40 of the Code. The Code does not provide a definition of a batch asphalt plant. One useful definition may be found in beyondRoads.com, an asphalt industry Web site. This site provides these definitions: Batch plants make asphalt as needed to go straight to work sites. Continuous plants make asphalt continuously and can store the asphalt in heated storage silos. In the application, Paragraph 5c, MMM makes the following statement: Martin Marietta would like to permit the site to be able to operate 24 hours a day/seven days a week. Furthermore, the site will be equipped with heated storage silos. Thereforeewe may conclude that this site may function as a continuous plant, and, therefore, does not meet the definition required in Section 23-3-40 of the Code. In addition, CLR-34 has done an analysis of MMM's aggregate input, asphalt and concrete output, and statements regarding truck traffic. We believe that MMM may intend to use this facility not just as an asphalt and cement plant, but as a regional distribution center for EXHIBIT aggregate. If this is the case, this operation will by far exceed the scope of a "batch asphalt plant" as allowed in Section 23-3-40 of the Code. Compliance with Chapter 22, Policy 2.2 of the Weld County Code This policy reads: Allow commercial and industrial uses, which are directly related to or dependent upon agriculture, to locate within agricultural areas when the impact to surrounding properties is minimal or mitigated and where adequate services and infrastructure are currently available or reasonably obtainable. These commercial and industrial uses should be encouraged to locate in areas that minimize the removal of agricultural land from production. MMM addresses this statement with the following: Martin Marietta's business of supplying aggregate product, concrete, and asphalt directly benefits the agricultural industry as many agricultural businesses depend on these products to operate their businesses. Along WCR 13 where there is easy access to Highway 34 is a prime location for the facility to allow easy access to the materials that agricultural and many other businesses need for daily operations and business expansion. The easier it is to get access to these materials, the lower the costs, which in turn improves the financial bottom line for agricultural businesses. Therefore, Martin Marietta's proposed facility will support Weld County's and northern Colorado's agricultural industry and other businesses. In addition, the land being removed from agriculture has been kept in pasture grass and is not a significant generator of food product for people or animals. Therefore, the agricultural land being removed from production would not be considered prime agricultural production land. The property is in an area that is planned for future development and the property owner is pursuing the option of developing their property in order to achieve the highest and best use of their property considering its location in relation to the Union Pacific railroad tracks, WCR 13, and Highway 34. The first paragraph above provides no evidence that an asphalt plant meets the requirements of Policy 2.2. Moreover, the second paragraph is false, as the land is currently in agricultural production. Finally, the second paragraph makes clear that MMM is pursuing this application to achieve its own objectives, without addressing the well-being of neighbors and Weld County at large. Compliance with Section 22-2-60 of the Weld County Code Goal 2 of this section reads: Maintain the rural character of the unincorporated communities. Indian Head and Indian Head West subdivisions, as well as the surrounding homesteads, oppose this application because its approval will substantially violate this goal . Our quiet, peaceful community will be assaulted by a noisy, smelly, unsightly, polluting facility. The location of a major industrial facility immediately adjacent to a rural community violates all norms of planning and common decency. Compliance with Section 22-2-80 of the Weld County Code Goal 3 of this section reads: Consider how transportation infrastructure is affected by the impacts of new or expanding industrial developments. The traffic analysis submitted by MMM is severely limited in scope. It addresses only traffic entering or departing the intersection of Highway 34 and WCR 13. There is a traffic light at Centerra, about 2 miles to the west of this intersection, immediately to the east of the Route 34-1-25 intersection. The interaction of traffic eastbound and westbound from this intersection with a second light at the Route 34-CR 13 intersection will result in a severe disruption of traffic flow in both directions, particularly since slow, heavy trucks will be entering and leaving the intersection. According to MMM, 76% of these trucks will be entering or leaving the access ramps at 1-25, further compounding matters. In addition, trains crossing Route 34 frequently cause delays of 15 minutes or more. The net result of approving this application will be monumental traffic issues, not to mention the expense to Weld County of maintaining roads traveled by heavy trucks. Municipal Planning and Public Comment Greeley and Windsor have an Intergovernmental Agreement that would create an employment corridor along Route 34, between Route 257 and CR 13. The MMM site would fall into the secondary corridor, mile south of Route 34. The IGA states: Allowed land uses are those permitted in the annexing jurisdiction and may include residential, retail, restaurant, neighborhood commercial and other institutional uses as may be defined by the annexing jurisdiction. Johnstown has issued a strong proclamation opposing the MMM application. Its growth plan would allow agriculture and large-lot residential development , and place a "village center" at the intersection of Route 34 and CR 13. It is interesting to note that the Greely Comprehensive Plan makes this statement regarding industrial land use characteristics.: While some low intensity industrial uses can be designed to be compatible with residential areas, such as the former Hewlett-Packard site, other heavier industrial uses usually cannot be made compatible and are best located within larger industrial-zoned areas. Finally, the Greeley Tribune contained an editorial opposing the application . There are other significant issues with the MMM application that are too complex to address in this letter. They include: Errors in emissions calculations that, when corrected, lead to unsatisfactory results. The presence of an organic farm growing medicinal crops near the site. A very high water table that could become contaminated by activity at the site. Section 23-3-40 of the Weld County Code allows for "batch asphalt plants" to be built on agricultural land . The scope of this project, with its rail spurs and massive aggregate throughput, far exceeds what the authors of the code anticipated, even if execution occurs as stated in the application . It does not meet Code requirements on several accounts, will result in massive traffic disruption, and possible environmental damage. It is opposed by Greeley, Windsor, Johnstown, citizens locally and in other parts of Northern Colorado, and the Greeley Tribune. While there is a need for more aggregate, asphalt, and cement in Weld County, 76% of the MMM plant output would go out of the County. MMM has identified 12 other sites that might serve to provide these materials. They have not clearly stated the reason that the Johnstown site is preferred, but it's obvious that access to the Union Pacific Railroad and 1-25 are the primary motivators. There is no tangible benefit to Weld County to accede to their wishes. Deny the application for USR15-0027. There is no good reason not to. Gary L. Oplinger Diana Aungst From: Garret Maurer [gmaurer@estoneworks.com] Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2015 3:31 PM To: Diana Aungst Subject: MMM site on Hwy 34 I would like to express my disapproval of the location for this large industrial operation as proposed. The impact to the residential development in the local area would be detrimental. The location is far more suited to further commercial and residential development. While from a business persepcgtive I can understand the desire by MMM to locate an operations where operating costs are lowest, that should not be the sole reason for granting permission. There are reasons why such large operations are more typically located a significant distance from existing residential sites. Often development occurs around such sites over time, but that scenario is different. Please vote against this project in this location . Garret Maurer General Manager — Rocky Mountain Region 303-356-4571 mobile ' ter 2-a: C N V ; fl O 4 M C N t A L al STONEWoRKs www.estoneworks.com www.myclipstone.com EXHIBIT 1 b D Diana Aungst From: Hays, Debbie (P&G PMO) [debbie. hays@hp.com] Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2015 2:59 PM To: Diana Aungst Cc: Hays, Debbie (P&G PMO) Subject: Case #USR 15-0027: Martin Marietta Highway 34 Development Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst, AICP, CFM Planner II Weld County Department of Planning Services 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Weld County Commissioners: RE: Planning Application USR 15-0027: Martin Marietta Highway 34 Development This letter is regarding the proposal for the Martin Marietta Materials Highway 34 Development. I would like to voice my very strong opposition to this project. I am opposed to this fora number of reasons: 1. This would severely impact TRAFFIC along the Hwy 34 corridor, my understanding is there will be over 1000 trucks PER DAY coming and going from this site. The traffic on Hwy 34 is already an issue, adding to this would be very detrimental ! 2. Having an asphalt and concrete plant directly next to Hwy 34 would be TERRIBLY UNSIGHTLY and downright UGLY! This road is the Gateway to the Rockies, it should not be marred with this unsightly processing plant ! Not to mention the smell and dust associated with it. 3 . I do not live in this area, but I feel for the neighborhood home owners that are going to be directly impacted by this. This is an established neighborhood that has been there for decades. To put this plant right next to their homes is simply wrong. There surely HAS to be a better location for this plant where it will not negatively impact traffic and homes. I ask you to please consider these factors when making your decision ! Thank you for your time. Regards, Debbie Hays debbie. hayshp.com M + 1 970-898-6292 Hewlett-Packard Company Fort Collins, Colorado United States EXHIBIT Jr; 1 Subject: Case # USR 15-0027: Martin Marietta Materials Highway 34 Development - Opposed Case # USR 15-0027 For Public Record Date: 17-JUN-2015 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst, AICP, CFM Planner II Weld County Department of Planning Services 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 970-353-6100 ext.: 3524, Fax: 970-304-6498 Daungst@weldgov.com Weld County Commissioners: RE: Planning Application USR 15-0027: Martin Marietta Materials Highway 34 Development — Opposed I am writing to express my concern about Martin Marietta Materials plant proposed on Highway 34. I implore you to DENY THE USR PERMIT APPLICATION. I am concerned specifically with the environmental impact that this operation would have. In addition to the congestion and traffic there will be an increase in pollution as well as an increase in dust and particles. Not only will the quality of air be impacted but there is a great chance that nearby water sources will suffer as well. I can see no positive reason for Martin Marietta's application to be approved. This is an industry that is not in demand. Their presence will negatively impact our air, noise levels, there will be light and odor issues as well. Clearly the negatives outweigh any benefit of approving this application and I urge you to, please, completely deny Martin Marrietta's Highway 34 application. Thank you for your time and attention, Nicole Schevers rickandnickv@comcast.net Windsor, CO EXHIBIT Diana Aungst From: MMHighway34.com Support Form [MMHighway34.Info@martinmarietta.com] Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2015 8:07 AM To: MMHighway34. Info@martinmarietta.com Subject: MM Highway 34 Support Form Ethan Ford 6510 West 110th Ave Westminster, CO, 80020 6/18/2015 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15- 0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, Ethan Ford EXHIBIT 1 I -4a6-- Diana Aungst From: MMHighway34.com Support Form [MMHighway34. Info@martinmarietta.com] Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2015 11 :37 AM To: v/fox5608@gmail.com Subject: MMHighway34.com Support Form Tom Fox 5608 Ute HWY Lyons, CO, 80540 6/18/2015 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15- 0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, Tom Fox EXHIBIT i 3019-- 5 Diana Aungst From: MMHighway34.com Support Form [MMHighway34. Info@martinmarietta.com] Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2015 11 :43 AM To: MMHighway34.info@martinmarietta.com Subject: MM Highway 34 Support Form Vicky Fox 5608 Ute HWY Lyons, CO, 80540 6/18/2015 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15- 0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, Vicky Fox EXHIBIT aGn_ Diana Aungst From: D. R. Phillips [dphiIlips@thegroupinc.com] Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2015 1 : 11 PM To: Diana Aungst Subject: Martin Marietta Asphalt Regarding the the proposed Martin Marietta asphalt plant near the I-25 and Highway 34 interchange : This is HORRIBLE plan and should be abandoned post haste and more suitable site be found. There surety must be locations for such a facility that will not de as detrimental to property values and traffic patterns yet still provide the need commodity and jobs. The proposed sight is beyond silly. D. R. Phillips The Group Inc. Partner Broker 303-956-8134 Home 6175 Clearwater Dr. Loveland, Co 80538 EXHIBIT 1 1 34g Diana Aungst From: Terry Simpson [terrygryboski@yahoo.com] Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2015 3:07 PM To: Diana Aungst Subject: Asphalt Plant Case # USR 15-0027 For Public Record Date: June 18, 2015 To: Weld County Commissioners do Diana Aungst, AICP, CFM Planner II Weld County Department of Planning Services 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, Colorado 80631 RE: Planning Application USR 15-0027: Martin Marietta Materials Highway 34 Development Weld County Commissioners: I oppose the development of an asphalt plant on Highway 34. That location is not conducive to the surrounding homes, nor is it a good idea to have than many big trucks entering a busy highway like 34. Teresa Simpson 307 N. 43rd Ave Greeley, CO 80634 EXHIBIT 1 i 3bcti Case 4 USR 15-0027 For Public Record June 19, 2015 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst, AICP, CFM Planner II Weld County Department of Planning Services 1555 N . 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 970-353-6100 ext 3524; FAX 970-304-6498 EXHIBIT daungst@weldgov.com A dr Weld County Commissioners: RE : Planning Application USR 15-0027: Martin Marietta Materials Highway 34 Development Requesting Denial of the USR Permit Application Highway 34 is the east/west corridor between the majestic Rocky Mountains on the west and the Weld County seat of Greeley on the east. Thousands of people travel this highway daily, not just locals but also visitors to our beautiful part of the state. Neighboring cities have embraced Highway 34 with their visions. VISION. Loveland has it... . ill".11.1.1 Y.f____._... N -----eat s . .., , 71,4eiscl,r' ?at, i � 'CENTER ' 'l :. . .•t er fir - t . . A r . ` _.... There is the welcoming sculpture as one exits the 1-25 at the Highway 34 off ramp. The Visitors Center features sculptures and the "heART" program . Loveland has built the Centerra Shops, Promenade Shops, Chapungu Sculpture Garden, the future Bass Pro Shops and Marriott Hotel, and much more. VISION. Johnstown has it... . , Ills y 1 1 ETHAN ALLEN INN - c . - ! ' " _L . . • Fes . me. �. �' . - r «•The 2534 development is home to such upscale businesses as Ethan Allen, Bonefish Grill, Bank of Colorado and more. There are three medical facilities and a future motel. There are hundreds of homes in the Thompson Crossing and there are 250 luxury apartments nearing completion. VISION. Windsor has it.... —1 r,.. (Xy is - . . l-� ir - 1Tr ' t _ � Windsor's awareness of the volume of traffic on Highway 34 led to the development of the Iron Mountain Autoplex. Aims College has also built an Automotive and Technology Center. VISION. Greeley has it... . j .........-7.1 . L; Y t O 1 O.5 Ot _ tat" — t Lir GRE iiii4 •.:ir , t._ "ttripN4 ._ c - u...:4 .. ,. ., .. ,,,„,„„,,,,, _- it _ Greeley's growth has been to the west. Along with the Promontory and the Highpointe Business Park, new housing is on the rise. Once thought of as a cow town, Greeley's image has changed with the revitalization of downtown and a marketing campaign, Greely Unexpected, and more. In 2014 Forbes Magazine ranked Greeley the 4th best city for future job growth. VISION. Weld County... Is this the vision you want for Weld County??? _ I . „iv .. .. ": `n '' y 1 <_t \ • _ i tillr w 0 is 1 C r._ \I f - 1 ♦,i -. ! - i FII , .- r a I • P7 ,.j Q J Weld ` County n., 4. Ilnnllikll"igll lialf . -- :t ir I am in extreme opposition to the location for the proposed Martin Marietta Materials plant. Allowing it along Highway 34 would be an extreme blight to Weld County. There are alternate sights that would work and still benefit the county. I request that you deny the USR permit application entirely. Lisa Piraino 27660 Hopi Trail Johnstown, CO 80534 970-300-1000 lisap@Ipbroadband .net Diana Aungst From: MMHighway34.com Support Form [MMHighway34.Info@martinmarietta.com] Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2015 5:35 PM To: Chris.Walstra@martinmarietta.com Subject: MMHighway34.com Support Form Chris Walstra 2833 Curtis Street Denver 6/18/2015 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR1 5- 0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, Chris Walstra EXHIBIT 1 1 31 Diana Aungst From: CLR-34 NA [cIr34na@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2015 7:08 PM To: Diana Aungst Subject: Fwd: Question list Attachments: 22 Questions for MMM 2. 1 .pdf To: Weld County Commissioners Re: USR15-0027 Subject: Martin Marietta Responsiveness to neighbors Commissioners: As a representative of the CLR-34 Neighborhoods Assn, I am writing to update you on the lack of cooperation from Martin Marietta Materials relating to possible actions and site improvements that would make progress towards increasing the potential for compatibility between their operation and the surrounding neighborhoods. The CLR-34NA represents about 300 people from all of the surrounding areas, including both portions of Indianhead Estates, Coyote Ridge, Lakota Lakes as well as the individual property owners along WCR 56 and WCR 13. Generally, the progress has been very poor, ever since January. Despite their claims to the contrary, they have done very little that is to the tangible benefit of the neighbors. In fact, the only significant example is that they are apparently modifying the rail loop to move it further from Indianhead Estates, but closer to other residences such that occupied by Mr. Bill Boegli. A quick summary of their claimed actions reveals the following: "Vertical Asphalt tanks"--they were already doing this in Ft. Collins. It was not any sort of concession and should have been in the plan from the beginning. "Install traffic light"--this is nearly entirely for their own benefit. Without it, they would never have gotten their trucks onto US-34 "Committee"--no impact on compatibility whatsoever since it would be formed after the project was in place and would be controlled by MMM representatives. "Landscape architect Charett"--impact is completely unknown, possible small impact. Unlikely to solve noise and visibility issues. "Noise mitigation"--some modest benefit. However, their current plan is unenforceable since it's completely voluntary. It would have to be a suitable residential noise limit, at their property line that was part of the permit standards to have any impact. Retaining their USR permit would have to be contingent on meeting the noise standard. "Carbon filters"--unknown impact. Depending on where they are located, could reduce odor risk. "Odor Rangers"--seriously? As was made clear at the 6/9 meeting, these people are present solely to demonstrate that there is no violation, rather than to document odors and attempt to eliminate them. "Street Sweeper"--seriously? This is entirely for their benefit, as without it, they will not be able to manage the over 600 tons of dust that their site will generate. "Berms"--for the most part, this is not a concession. Visual screening would have been required, and this plan is not adequate. There is supposed to be a new site plan in preparation. Further review will be necessary. "Enclose the asphalt plant"--this was a CLR-34 suggestion. It might make a difference. Latest response was that they were thinking about it. In Ft. Collins, this proposal was rejected. We expect the same thing. In sum, they have done very little since January, despite their claims to the contrary. EXHIBIT 1 1 311 In addition, I'm attaching a message below that was sent on 6/11 after the public 6/9 meeting with a list of 22 questions that could have been the basis for working towards compatibility. However, we have gotten no response. A few of these were asked at the 6/9 Public Meeting, but the universal answer was "we'll think about it"--in other words, no answer. Finally, after the CLR-34NA meeting with Mr. Hagerman and Mr. Sham, we asked several follow-up questions on June 6. We have also not received answers to even the simplest of THESE questions, reproduced here: * * * * ** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** * * * * * * * * * * * ** * ** * * * * * * * ** * * * * * * * ** Mr. Sharp, Mr. Hagerman, In your last email, you stated: "During our discussion yesterday, we indicated we would supply specific information on several items" We also requested a few other things, which I assume that you can also provide in a timely manner: 1. ) Please confirm the average time reguired for train arrival, from the time that the switch is thrown to the time that the locomotives are shut down . You claimed that it would not be the ^'1 hour that we expect but were pretty vague on what it would be. 2. ) Please confirm the aggregate unloading period . You said that it will take up to 8 hours, despite the fact that it supposedly unloads continuously, which should not require more than about 90 minutes. That's an enormous difference. What is the "correct" time and why does it take longer than 90 minutes? 3. ) You were not sure as to the exact maximum temperature for the HMA process. According to various sources, it can be as high as 350°F. What is the actual maximum temperature that you will use? 4. ) You were also unsure of the hourly capacity of the HMA plant. Please confirm that it's 500 tons/hour, as Mr. Hagerman stated. 5) Our notes indicate that you said that your deliveries will be split approximately 75% to the west and 25% to the east. Please confirm that this is correct. Presumably, this may also be different for asphalt vs. concrete vs. aggregate. Please provide the breakdown according to product class. (It's understood that these are projections, subject to several economic factors) 6) You were also vague about the temperature, size and capacity of the two enormous tanks that will store the asphalt cement. These are not the ones that you refer to as "vertical" tanks, but the ones that you stated were 45 feet high, but gave no other details. On your plans, they appear to be at least 200 feet in diameter, and therefore will presumably store the majority of the asphalt cement. Please provide the above details. 7. ) You have also never provided the operating specification of those "vertical" tanks, including temperature, capacity, size (height, diameter) and the ASTM or other specifications to which they are constructed. Please provide this information . 8. ) Finally, although this item did not come up, it's the source of considerable skepticism, so I hope you will respond comprehensively and promptly: Please itemize the claimed $32M of "Community Benefits" in the next 10 years, including the description, dollar amount and who the "community" is that will "benefit". * * * ** * * * * ** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * In sum, CLR-34NA has presented MMM with over thirty questions most of which request information upon which the basis of cooperation could possibly have been built. Clearly, there is no guarantee that even suitable answers to our concerns would result in a compatible operation, but, simply ignoring our input as they have done in nearly all cases is definitely not going to allow progress. The fact that after two weeks no answers have been forthcoming, coupled with the reality that nearly nothing has been done since January, clearly indicates that the MMM group does not intend to make any substantive effort to find a compatible solution that would allow their operation to co-exist with the surrounding property owners. Respectfully submitted, Dave Kisker 2 President, CLR-34 Neighborhoods Assn. "Citizens Working for Responsible Development" Forwarded message From: CLR-34 NA <clr34na@gmail.com> Date: Thu, Jun 11 , 2015 at 9: 18 AM Subject: Question list To: James Sham <James.sharn@martinmarietta.com>, David Hagerman <david.hagerman@martinmarietta.com> Mr. Sham, Mr. Hagerman, Attached is a list of questions about your proposed operation, some of which were asked on Tuesday, and some of which did not get addressed. This is a composite list from several members of the neighborhoods represented by CLR-34NA. (And, no, I did not write them all myself!) We would appreciate your complete responses as soon as possible, as well as the responses to the questions that I sent last week clarifying things that were said in the 6/2 meeting. In addition, we presume that the outcome of your Real Estate "analysis" is predetermined. Since the report is apparently delayed for several more weeks, we would like to know the specific methodology that your hired person is using for this. Some methods are more appropriate than others, and this would allow us to assess any potential value of this study. Dave Kisker President, CLR-34 Neighborhoods Assn. "Citizens Working for Responsible Development" 3 Twenty Potential Questions to ask M M M at June 9 Public M eeting 1 . Your U SR application, as submitted, is incompatible with the normal activities of a residential neighborhood. Specifically, what changes have you now made to the site plan that will al l ow me to continue my right of quiet enjoyment of my property? 2. I am a light sleeper and live near your proposed rail loop. However I need fresh air at night. Are you wi I I i ng to absolutely limit your hours of operation to al I ow me to conti nue sl eepi ng i n my home? 3. I often have friends over for barbeques and evening or weekend gatherings. We al so enjoy watching the sunset over the mountains. I am concerned that your industrial operation will cause my patio to be unsafe and unenj oyabl e for my friends and family. How will crushing concrete, releasing asphalt cement odors, operating heavy equipment, bringing in rail cars, loading and unloading trucks and trains in my back yard happen without causing my family to suffer from the noise, dust, odors that come with industrial activities? 4. You say that you operate near residential communities in dozens of l ocati ons. However, in most parts of the country, your faci I i ti es are surrounded by dense forests (i n Raleigh, North Carol i na, for example) . Will you agree to plant a si mi l ar dense forest that surrounds your property with at east a 500 foot buffer zone so that we can have the same environment as those who I i ve near your other plants? 5. Although your toxicologist has minimized the health significance of your admittedly toxic releases, the National Institutes of Health and the A meri can Heart Association do not agree. In particular, your toxicologist didn' t even addre the tons of small , particulate dust that your operation will spew. Since most of the health damage may not be evident for years, are you willing to place at least $75Million I I i on in a Martin Marietta Victims Compensation Fund that would not require litigation to access? 6. We understand that you will be upgrading the roads on the corner of Hwy 34 and County Line Road. Are you will i ng to limit all incoming and exiting truck traffic to only using that upgraded route? How will you regulate and control all of the employees and independent operators who may impact neighboring roads that are not upgraded should they deviate from that route? 7. Various migratory and other species of wildlife have been noted in the area, including bald eagles, great bl ue herons, foxes etc. If there are endangered species nesting within the two mil e radi us that will be impacted by odor, dust and truck traffic will you cease operation until the mating and nesting season is over? 8. Are you aware that your operation wi I I be impacting people with acute mental condi ti ons or those receiving cancer treatments? Since the wind often travels east to west, the odors and dust will travel to the existing and new f aci I i ty that wi I I be opening soon. Adding a disturbing odor and pol I utant to those already suffering may make it difficult for them to focus or sustain healing. Will you stop production if you receive complai nts from local health facilities 9. Obviously al I of the resi dents, busi n and wi I dl i f e i n the area are I i kel y to be negati vel y impacted by your l ocati ng your industrial facility i n our homes and back yards. Are you willing to compensate us for our la= of property values, health impacts or loss of quiet enjoyment? 10. M y son is suscepti bl e to migraines. I was told by a previous owner of an asphalt plant that the emi ssi ons from asphalt cement can cause severe migraines or even death. By building your plant next to existing homes, you are subj ecti ng my fami I y and others to an unacceptable risk for the pol I utants and odors from your materials. Are you wi I I i ng to put i n writing and make the continuation of your operation dependent upon not increasing or causing health issues? If stati sti cal evidence implies that i mpacts to their health are caused by your f aci I i ty, wi I I you commit in writing to surrendering the USR and promptly closing the industrial f aci I i ty and remedi ate the property? 11 . If your application is approved, it will begin a long nightmare for your neighbors. Will you post a Reclamation Bond, sufficient to return the land that you will use to greenspace, including the removal of all structures and contamination, including the rail loop so that can be sure that our nightmare will finally end someday? 12. Despite your cl ai ms to the contrary, it is self-evident that Property Val ues will be negatively impacted as has been shown to be the case near other undesirable activities such as gravel pits and l andf i l l s, where the affected radius extends up to 5 miles or more. It' s estimated that the negative impact of your operations will be at least 30% and as much as 50% for the nearest properties. Will you fund a Real Estate Compensation fund of at least $75 Million to compensate current resi dents who sell their homes in the next twenty years? 13. Since Indian Head Estates site is significantly higher (as much as 100 feet) than your proposed industrial site, 10-20' berms will do little to screen your raised rail bed, your 100 foot tall asphalt plant and your 110 foot tall concrete plant. Would you be willing to limit the height of all of your structures to no more than 50 foot, as well as construct a heavi I y forested conservation easement as a buffer zone of at least 500 feet to offer a modest amount of screening to the surroundi ng neighborhoods? 14. Since it is documented that even low level of concrete dust cause obstructive pul monary disease and you will be generating tons of this type of dust at your facility, you should be responsible for regular health exami nations of al I residents with' n a two mi le radi us si mi I ar to the monitoring that you do for your own employees. Are you willing to accept that cost and pay for any related medical expenses caused by your dust along with paying for the relocation of any impacted families in order for them to be i n a safe neighborhood? 15. You have stated that you are a " good neighbor" and that you go beyond regulatory requirements to minimize your impacts. However, the only current example of this is related to noise, where your consultant' s calculations indicate that you may approach the residential noise limits if you were to actual l y implement all of the mentioned mitigations. If this were any other type of U SR on Agriculturally zoned land, you would be subject to the loss of your USR permit if you violate the residential noise requirements of 55dB i n the daytime and 50 dB at night. Are you wi I I i ng to stand behind your consultant' s calculations and make meeting the residential noise requirements at your property line a condition of your USR permit, thereby l osi ng it if you are guilty of repeated violations? Would you agrco to a limit of no more than 3 violations per month, or 10 in any four consecutive months at which time you would lose your permit? 16. I am a surgeon and am routinely up all night in the Emergency Room dealing with an intestinal bleed, for example. To recover, I sleep during the day. How will you make sure that I ' m not disturbed by the heavy industrial noise being continuously emitted by your facility? 17. As the people who actual l y live in the area know, the currently proposed site has a high water table—during the summertime, it can be within 2 feet of the surface. Are you wi I I i ng to provide ongoing ground water monitoring and post a bond or set up a trust that would compensate all parties, including wildlife and downstream water users for any and all contamination? The safest way to minimize ground water and run-off impacts would be to I i ne your entire site with a clay l i ner to contain all spills and other water quality risks. To demonstrate that you actual l y WI LL BE a good neighbor, would you do that at the very beginning, instead of requiring litigation to make it happen? 18. Your application minimizes your impact on the organic farm across WCR 13 from your site. However, the dust that you will emit, as well as the toxi c pol I utants may accumulate i n the soi and eventual l y be incorporated into the produce, not only at that organic farm but also in the neighbors' gardens, etc. The State of Oregon does not even al l ow the siting of asphalt plants within 2 miles of vineyards because of thi s i ssue. Would you be wi II i ng to fund a comprehensive soil monitoring program (at least quarterly, all heavy metals, organic pollutants such as meta- napthal ene, etc. ) for all of the surrounding area to a radius of 2 miles to assure that none of your pollutants are accumulating in the soi l , and to immediately shut down your operation without the need for litigation and compensate the victi ms if accumulation is found? 19. The emi ssi ons from your operation are referred to as " criteria emissions" by the EPA , and are responsible for degradation in local and overall air quality as measured by the EPA ' s Air Quality Index . Despite your cl ai ms of the safety of your emissions, the EPA says that at an AQI higher than 50, health symptoms begin to occur in sensitive individuals, and that at an AQI of 101 , " . . . persons with heart and lung disease, older adults and children are at greater risk from the presence of particles i n the air." Would you be wi I I i ng to fund a comprehensive network of real - ti me AQI monitoring stations for the surrounding area to alert neighbors if the AQI ri sc above 75 so that they may stay indoors? If the monitoring network indicates that AQI exceeds 101 , would you agree to shut down your entire operation until the air quality improves? (And, please don 't let Mr. Stewart simply obfuscate this question as he did at the meeting. It is simple enough to distinguish the difference between the plant output and the baseline due to ambient factors ) 20. Odor is often the most common complaint from neighbors near an asphalt plant, despite your assurances to the contrary. The CO standard for a violation is that the odor must still be noti ceabl e with a 7X di I uti on. However, asphalt fumes that pass the 7X di I uti on requirement may sti I I be quite strong, annoying and even sickening. Some j uri sdi cti ons set the limit for odors at a 2X or 4X dilution. Since you claim to want to be a " good neighbor" , would you agree to a permit requirement that would exceed the CD PH E al l owance and instead accept a 4X dilution as the I i mi t? Would you agree to fines and penalties, including the loss of your U SR if there were more than 5 documented violations in a year? 21 . One of the sl i des that you showed on Tuesday indicated substantially lower not se l evel s at night. What portion of your facility would be operating with this noise output l evel ? 22. You have publicly stated that you will eventually be shipping 2 million tons of product out of this facility. Yet, the stated maximum annual capacities of your concrete and asphalt plants together only account for about 1 million tons of product, implying that the remaining product will be raw aggregate. How much raw aggregate will you be shipping to your Greeley and Ft. Col I i ns faci I i ti es, both i niti al I y and at f ul I production? How much wi I I be shipped to concrete/asphalt facilities owned by others? Diana Aungst From: MMHighway34.com Support Form [MMHighway34.Info@martinmarietta.com] Sent: Friday, June 19, 2015 5: 18 AM To: matthew.d.miklovic@gmail.com Subject: MMHighway34.com Support Form Matt Miklovic 7985 mule deer pl Littleton co 80128 6/19/15 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15- 0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, Matt Miklovic EXHIBIT 1 1 M3 Diana Aungst From: Stephanie M Panza [spanza@mymaitmines.edu] Sent: Friday, June 19, 2015 4:26 PM To: Diana Aungst Subject: Martin Marietta Highway 34 Project (USR15-0027) Stephanie Panza 5768 S. Iris Way Littleton, CO 80123 June 18, 2015 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst ( USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15- 0027). I am studying Environmental Engineering at the Colorado School of Mines, and am extremely passionate about finding sustainable solutions that are friendly to the environment and human health, as well as the economy. This project is of great interest to me. I understand that some in the Weld County community have voiced concerns over this project. After researching Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project, I believe that there are great benefits in approving the project. This project will employ approximately 100 people directly, and 4,300 people indirectly, boosting both the local and Colorado's economy. The location of the project is ideal because it sits in an area with a significant amount of residential and business development that require resources such as concrete, aggregate, and asphalt for construction. Our region will benefit from the project, as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost, as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. Not only are there great economic benefits of this project, but negative impacts to the environment will be minimal. Martin Marietta has demonstrated their ability to be a good neighbor to the surrounding community in many of their locations by complying with regulations for noise, odor, storm water management, and emissions. For the benefit of not only Weld County, but Colorado as a whole, I encourage you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project. I look forward to your response ! EXHIBIT 3 19 1 U Sincerely, Stephanie Panza 2 C. William Eastwood' 4515 W. 14th Street Greeley, Colorado 80634 (970)352- 1258 RFCFPVFfl JUN 19 2015 June 18, 2015 Weld County Fanning uepartment GREELEY OFFICE Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners : As a resident of Weld County, I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15-0027). I understand that some in our community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one of thousands of citizens who will benefit from this project through our community's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our community will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response ! Sincerely 4 N/Of C. William Eastwood EXHIBIT b pFflI \f Ff Weld County Commissioners JUN 19 2015 c/o Diana Aungst, AICP, CGM Planner II Vvel0 County Haniihig Weld County Department of Planning Services GREELEY OFFICE 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 RE: Case # USR 15-0027 June 17, 2015 Dear Weld County Commissioners My name is Tammy Brown. I have owned the property at 27400 Hopi Trail, Indianhead Estates, purchased on my birthday, June 21, 1985 for 30 years. As a widow I built my house on that property in 2002 to take care of my aging parents. My mother is 95 and loves the quiet, farm atmosphere of our property. To say that our lifestyle would be greatly affected if Martin Marietta is permitted to build their proposed monstrosity is a gross understatement. Being mindful of your time and busy schedule I am lending my strong support to the decision made by the Town Council of the Town of Johnstown "PASSED, SIGNED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED on June 15, 2015" as copied below: WHEREAS, construction of the proposed facility is not in the best interests of the Town or the citizens of the Town and surrounding areas. NOW, '1'H EREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF JOHNSTOWN, COLORADO, THAT: L The Town Council strongly opposes Martin Marietta's use by special review application for construction of the Martin Marietta Project. 2. The Town Council respectfully requests that Weld County deny Martin Marietta's use by special review application. PASSED, SIGNED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 15th day of June, 2015. Thank you for your support of the informed decision of the Town of Johnstown Town Council. Sincerely, Tammy Brown cell phone (970) 412-8879 EXHIBIT RFCF !\/ F5!June12, 2015 JUN 1. 8 2015 Weld County Weld County Commissioners RE `�� ELEYOFFICE (l��'e�it C/O Diana Aungst, AICP, CFM Planner II Weld County Department of Planning Services 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 RE: Planning Application USR 15-0027: Martin Marietta Materials Highway 34 Development Dear Ms. Aungst. After attending a meeting on June 9, 2015, hosted by Martin Marietta Materials in Greeley, additional concerns were made apparent. They concern health issues. Martin Marietta claims their equipment has provisions to reduce short term exposure to the workers and the public, but could not answer or comment on long term exposure. Since the plant they are expected to build would be a long term facility, I am concerned over long term issues in which there have been no scientific studies presented. One such issue is Cement Dust Hazard: Exposure to cement dust can irritate eyes, nose, throat and the upper respiratory system. Skin contact may result in moderate irritation to thickening/cracking of skin to severe skin damage from chemical burns. Silica exposure can lead to lung injuries including silicosis and lung cancer. Below are some measures to avoid exposure. ❑ Avoid exposure to cement dust to prevent bronchitis and silicosis. ❑ Prevent burns and skin and eye irritation by avoiding skin contact and eye contact with cement dust or wet cement. ❑ Wear the appropriate personal protective equipment, such as gloves, boots, goggles or HEPA-filter respirators. We have no such protection. ❑ Avoid dusty areas and wet down work areas, as appropriate, to reduce or eliminate dust. ❑ Use special HEPA vacuums to clean up dust instead of dry sweeping. ❑ Reduce silica exposures during chipping, drilling and sawing of concrete materials with engineering controls, such as wet methods and local exhaust ventilation. What is crystalline silica? Crystalline silica is a basic component of soil, sand, granite, and many other minerals. Quartz is the most common form of crystalline silica. Cristobalite and tridymite are two other forms of crystalline silica. All three forms may become respirable size particles when workers chip, cut, drill, or grind objects that contain crystalline silica . EXHIBIT What are the hazards of crystalline silica? Crystalline silica has been classified as a human lung carcinogen. Additionally, breathing crystalline silica dust can cause silicosis, which in severe cases can be disabling, or even fatal. The respirable silica dust enters the lungs and causes the formation of scar tissue, thus reducing the lungs' ability to take in oxygen. There is no cure for silicosis. Since silicosis affects lung function, it makes one more susceptible to lung infections like tuberculosis. In addition, smoking causes lung damage and adds to the damage caused by breathing silica dust. Exposures to silica dust occur in cement and brick manufacturing, asphalt pavement manufacturing. That is what this proposed facility produces. The complex chemical composition of asphalt makes it difficult to identify the specific component(s) responsible for adverse health effects observed in exposed workers. Known carcinogens have been found in asphalt fumes generated at worksites. Observations of acute irritation in workers from airborne and dermal exposures to asphalt fumes and aerosols and the potential for chronic health effects, including cancer, warrant continued diligence in the control of exposures. Even in the 21st century, millions of people are working daily in a dusty environment. They are exposed to different types of health hazards such as fume, gases and dust, which are risk factors in developing occupational disease. Cement industry is involved in the development of structure of this advanced and modern world but generates dust during its production. Cement dust causes lung function impairment, chronic obstructive lung disease, restrictive lung disease, pneumoconiosis and carcinoma of the lungs, stomach and colon. Other studies have shown that cement dust may enter into the systemic circulation and thereby reach the essentially all the organs of body and affects the different tissues including heart, liver, spleen, bone, muscles and hairs and ultimately affecting their micro-structure and physiological performance. Most of the studies have been previously attempted to evaluate the effects of cement dust exposure on the basis of spirometry or radiology, or both. However, collective effort describing the general effects of cement dust on different organ and systems in humans or animals, or both has not been published. Another concern is Diesel exhaust Fumes. Martin Marietta Materials estimates there will be an estimated 2,260 site trips per day by 54,000 GVW trucks and semis with trailers up to 80,000 GVW. These are diesel burning trucks. There will also be 117 railroad car trains bringing aggregate material with up to 4 diesel locomotives per train. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) is part of the World Health Organization (WHO). Its major goal is to identify causes of cancer. IARC classifies diesel engine exhaust as "carcinogenic to humans," based on sufficient evidence that it is linked to an increased risk of lung cancer, as well as limited evidence linking it to an increased risk of bladder cancer. The National Toxicology Program (NTP) is formed from parts of several different US government agencies, including the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Food and Drug Administration ( FDA) . The NTP has classified exposure to diesel exhaust particulates as "reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen," based on limited evidence from studies in humans and supporting evidence from lab studies. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) maintains the Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS), an electronic database that contains information on human health effects from exposure to various substances in the environment. The EPA classifies diesel exhaust as "likely to be carcinogenic to humans." With these health risks due to this asphalt, ready mix cement plants and the corresponding diesel fumes being generated within the area, this facility is not compatible with the area. Sincerely, n 0 James G. DePriest 6894 Algonquin Drive 1174/4.1_2:4 , Johnstown, Co 80534 970-6634315 4depriest@msn.com P FCE1VED June 16, 2015 JUN 182015 Weld County r� rtment ELEY OFFICE Ms. Diana Aungst Weld County Planning Department 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 RE: Weld County Case Number USR 15-0027 Dear Ms. Aungst, I am writing this letter to ask that you deny the USR Permit Application for the above referenced case for Martin Marietta Materials for the Highway 34 project. This proposed site is right in our "backyard". We recently moved into our home (May 18, 2015) and we were not aware of the proposed project. Please deny their USR Permit Application! jcerely, L. , t ' , AP 71/41 07,c9 ene' Wingersoi 27601 Hopi Trail Loveland, CO 80534 EXHIBIT RECEIVED JUN 182015 Weld County ,uFE ria�eni Rey Liss GREELEY OFFICE 6127 Panoramic Drive Loveland, CO 80537 June 15, 2015 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst ( USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N . 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15- 0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. l urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response ! Sincerely, Rey Liss EXHIBIT MARTI N HOMES RECFWED JUN 19 2015 Weld County Harming ueparurrent Case # USR 15-0027 For Public Record GREELEY OFFICE Date: 6-16-2015 To: Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst, AICP, CFM Planner II Weld County Department of Planning Services 1555 N . 17th Avenue Greeley, Colorado 80631 RE: Planning Application USR 15-0027: Martin Marietta Materials Highway 34 Development Weld County Commissioners: I am writing this letter to ask that the Weld County Commissioners Deny the USR permit that Martin Marietta has applied for. After reviewing all of the referral letters to date it is more and more apparent to me that this proposed facility does not meet the plan of the County and the Citizens that are directly and indirectly affected by this proposed facility. Furthermore, as proof from these referral letters it does not meet the long term goals of all the surrounding municipalities. The Highway 34 Corridor is the main entrance into these communities. Allowing this type of facility will have a major negative impact on Northern Colorado. Anyone who travels on Highway 34 already knows about the delays and congestion. Adding a heavy use industrial plant in this area does not meet the long term planning of any of the surrounding cities or citizens that live near by. Smart Planning can make or break a great county or city. Look at Boulder County and Larimer County. Boulder has invested heavily on open space surrounding the city. Larimer County has followed suit but not as aggressively, as Boulder got started much sooner. What has it done for Boulder: It has made Boulder one of the most beautiful cities in Colorado, driving into the town you do not see heavy industrial plants, but you actually see farm land, horses and open vistas. This has turned Boulder into a hot spot for tourism (sales tax revenue), small business's thrive and succeed at a much higher rate than cities in Northern Colorado, Property Values are through the roof as there is not much land left to develop. The city has much more to spend on trails, bike paths, one of the best bus systems in the country, helping homeless, etc, etc. They have not let large corporations muscle their way in to dilute how great this city has become. Larimer County has done many similar things and is trying to follow in those same foot prints. Allowing this Heavy Use Industrial plant at the main entrance into Greeley and other eastern cities will only hurt Weld County and the surrounding towns as this area is not zoned for this type of use. I encourage the commissioners to think about the long term negative affect this will have on the entire area . It would be great if we could see more small mom and pop restaurants and retail shops and small business owners actually succeed and thrive in Greeley and the surrounding towns. Sincerely, Andrew Martin ,---, EXHIBIT it' 3 10 -7128 Coyote Ridge Dr. • Johnstown, CO 80534 MARTINHOMESLLC. COM Weld County Dept. of Planning Services RECEIVED Dianna Aungst JUN 19 2015 1555 N. 17th Avenue Planning Department Weld County Greeley, Colorado 80631 GREET-EY OFFICE Dear Dianna; This letter is sent to you to express my utmost opposition to the Martin Marietta Materials plan to construct an asphalt/concrete plant on CR13 — the "Highway 34 Site". I am pleased to see that the City of Johnstown has not endorsed this proposal, too. Do not rely on "pro" votes from as far away as San Antonio TX to sway you. Look closer to home at your own constituents input. As a five year resident of Johnstown/Weld County I have seen the rapid growth in this area . That is due in no small part that this is a great place to live. I, and those i have spoken with in the neighborhood, want to keep it that way. Allowing this plant in such close proximity to an existing sub-division would set a terrible precedent and expose all of us to a similar fate. A decline in quality of life and property values (part of your County tax base) is not why we moved here. None of us want to live in a County where we're made to feel second rate to big business. Surely there are adequate sites available to locate the plant within this county (or Larimer) that wouldn't generate the personal impacts that this one has. Union Pacific RR and BNSF RR have many miles of track in Larimer and Weld Counties. That doesn't seem to be the issue. Access to a major road/highway seems to be the issue. Traffic on Highway 34 has become more and more congested so the solution is to add another stop signal? Martin Marietta should be required to provide infrastructure suitable for their 2,000+ vehicle/rail access (an overpass if necessary, not a stop light), and select an appropriate site for the type of plant that they wish to construct. • Richard Grimaud 1744 Goldenvue Dr Johnstown CO 80534 EXHIBIT A A Case # USR 15-0027 For Public Record Date: 6/20/ 15 To : Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst, AICP , CFM Planner II Weld County Department of Planning Services 1555 N . 17th Avenue Greeley, Colorado 80631 RE : Planning Application USR 15-0027: Martin Marietta Materials Highway 34 Development Weld County Commissioners : I am writing this letter to express my strong opposition to the proposed Martin Marietta Material Highway 34 Development. My family moved to the lndianhead Estates neighborhood nearly 7 years ago . We purchased the home of our dreams and have truly enjoyed the wonderful neighborhood in which we live. The views are amazing , the environment quiet and serene, the air fresh and clean , and the neighbors are some of the best anyone could ask for. This is indeed a wonderful place to live. It makes no sense to put this type of industrial operation directly next to residential and farming communities, especially given the fact that there are several other more suitable locations. The negative impacts from this development include: dust, noise, air pollution , over-whelming traffic, and noxious smells . I am an Emergency Physician and I have concerns for the health of all of the residents in my community. I believe that there will be negative health consequences directly related to being next to an industrial development that releases toxic chemicals into the air and seeps dangerous byproducts into our surrounding water. I know of several members of the community with emphysema , asthma , and EXHIBIT a D other chronic diseases. It is well know that air pollutants and dust are a common trigger of underlying respiratory disease. As an Emergency Physician , my work schedule is variable. I often times must sleep during the day and work all night. I have concerns about disruption in my sleep cycles secondary to the noise of this operation . It is clear to me that this development is not compatible with the surrounding area . I would like to ask that the county commissioners deny this application and help us to preserve this amazing neighborhood and surrounding agricultural community. Our health and quality of life depends on it. Sincerely, "ac rit ACa Trina Bogart, MD 6645 Apache Road Loveland , CO 80534 trinabogart@gmail . com Diana Aungst From: Rich [trailguy46@gmail.com] Sent: Saturday, June 20, 2015 8:03 PM To: Diana Aungst Subject: MMM Highway 34 Project I submit this letter to you to register my absolute disapproval of this project. I reside at: 1744 Goldenvue Drive Johnstown , CO 80534 This is a few short miles south of the proposed location. The Highway 34 corridor development and growth cannot tolerate this type of industry. Highway 34 cannot handle the vehicle and rail traffic increase that have been estimated. The Highway 34 corridor is critical to County growth. The delays that would be created at this "gateway" approach into the County would effectively kill future growth. The rezoning of agricultural land is also worrisome and would set a terrible precedent. I view farm land between my across the street neighbors. Could that land go the same course? Please record this letter along with those opposed to this project. Thank you, Richard Grimaud EXHIBIT 1 b 3 fa3 O Randall and Kerington Oplinger 235 Hidden Creek Drive Providence, Utah 84332 randy oplinger@hotmail.com 435-770-0836 June 21, 2015 Case # USR-15-0027 To: Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst , AICP, CFM Planner II Weld County Department of Planning Services 1555 North 17th Avenue Greeley, Colorado 80631 Re: Planning Application USR 15-0027: Martin Marietta Materials Highway 34 Development Dear Commissioners: We are concerned about Martin Marietta Materials' application to build an asphalt plant along Highway 34 and thank you for the time you spend reading this letter. One set of our parents lives adjacent to the property that Martin Marietta Materials would like to develop. The proposed asphalt plant will be within 500 feet of their house and will bring railroad and vehicle traffic within close proximity to their property. We live in Utah but regardless feel that the proposed development would impact our lives. There were times growing up that our parents were short on money and this created financial stress. With good financial planning, however, our parents were able to build savings and eventually purchased the home that they currently live in for over a half-million dollars. The home is their dream home and is a culmination of a lifetime of planning and saving. The proposed asphalt plant will significantly reduce the value of their home and will essentially negate much of the saving and financial planning by our parents. Eventually we will inherit our parents estate and the devaluing of the property will effect us financially. Another reason that we oppose Martin Marietta Materials application is because the construction of the asphalt plant would negatively affect our lives. We travel to Colorado to visit our parents several times per year and enjoy the scenery and serenity of their property. The asphalt plant would take away from the aesthetics of our parents property and would create noise pollution that would detract from our visits. In addition, we enjoy viewing wildlife in the property that Martin Marietta EXHIBIT Materials proposes to build on and are concerned about the environmental impact of the proposed asphalt plant. Ultimately, we understand the appeal of the property to Martin Marietta Materials and realize that the construction of the asphalt plant would bring jobs to the area. With that said, Martin Marietta Materials is proposing to build the plant in a relatively urbanized area and the construction of the plant would negatively influence hundreds if not thousands of people. There are certainly other areas within Weld County where Martin Marietta Materials could construct their plant that would still bring jobs to the region without having a negative impact on such a large number of families. We are writing this letter from the viewpoint of our parents but realize that many families are going to be negatively influenced by this concrete plant and know that most of these people have put a lifetime of savings into their homes and enjoy where they live. For these reasons we oppose Martin Marietta Materials' application and urge you to do the same. Sincerely, Randall and Kerington Oplinger Diana Aungst From: John and Jana Skradski Uskradski@q.com] Sent: Sunday, June 21 , 2015 11 :19 PM To: Diana Aungst Subject: Martin Marietta Concrete/Asphalt plant Please let it be known that we are opposed to the location of this plant on Cty Road 13. We live in Thompson Crossing about a mile and one half west of the location at issue. The traffic on Hwy 34 is already very busy and the number of trucks and general traffic from employees generated by this proposed business will only add to this congestion. The pollution is also an issue for us. My husband is disabled and is highly allergic to dust. The smell and pollution that will come from this plant is not acceptable. And it is very unfair to the Indianhead subdivision that this plant would even be considered at the proposed location. The traffic generated from Johnstown Plaza, located at I-25 and Hwy 34 will also increase the traffic congestion with a million square feet of retail including a large Scheel's store with 250,000 square feet. Again, we are totally opposed to this project. We don't think you should consider the support from residents that live miles away from the location. John and Jana Skradski Thompson Crossing Johnstown, Co Larimer County residents just west of County Road 3 EXHIBIT 1 I 31S5 Diana Aungst From: rods34@aol.com Sent: Sunday, June 21 , 2015 6:53 PM To: Diana Aungst Subject: USR 15-0027 Diana Aungst AICP, CFM Planner II Please deny USR 15-0027 This proposal would induce heavy industrial activities to this agriculturally zoned land. and all the land around it. Over 2000 vehicles PER DAY will be entering and leaving MMM and would dramatically reduce safety on US-34. Again Please {DENY THIS PROPOSEL} This operation can be located many different places. If allowed then NO semi- rural residential development in Weld county will be safe! ! Rod Smith 27701 Hopi Trail Johnstown Colorado EXHIBIT 1 1 t3 & Diana Aungst From: Jean Ma'chow U.malchow@live.com] Sent: Sunday, June 21 , 2015 4:22 PM To: Diana Aungst Subject: USR 15-0027 Case # USR 15-0027 For Public Record May 8, 2015 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst, AICP, CFM Planner II Weld County Department of Planning Services 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, Colorado 80631 RE: Planning Application USR 15-0027: Martin Marietta Materials Highway 34 Development Weld County Commissioners: I am opposed to the Martin Marietta Materials application for a USR permit because it will have a negative impact on our quality of life in terms of visual impact, noise, traffic, odor, and lights. I am also concerned that this application opens the door for more industrial uses on neighboring properties and these issues would have a cumulative effect. In fact, the property to the north is already the subject of an application to rezone it to Industrial. Both of these applications are incompatible with the surrounding residential and agricultural uses. I have a few questions: 1 . Will there be any flammables in use at the site? If so, how are they delivered? 2. How many trains will be arriving and departing weekly? 3. What hours of the day will trains be arriving and departing? 4. How long will it take for trains to load and unload? 5. How long and how often will trains or trucks be blocking the county roads? 6. What is the noise rating on the conveyer? 7. What is the specific plan for dust suppression, especially during loading and unloading? 8. How can it be shown that odor will never cause a problem for me? 9. How does an asphalt plant support agriculture? 10. What is the expected monetary benefit to Weld County in terms of property and sales taxes, itemized? 11. Will the wheels of the rail cars, meant to run straight, be constantly squealing as they traverse the curved perimeter of the proposed property? 12. Will the trains on the proposed property be sounding whistles after dark? 13. How does the vibration caused by the trains and trucks factor into the noise requirements? My concerns: VISUAL IMPACT: We have a beautiful view of Longs Peak and the Front Range. The placement of this asphalt plant will erode my view of the mountains. I will not be able to look at the mountains without seeing stacks, and most likely, billowing smoke. The benefit of the berm will be minimal from our property. EXHIBIT 1 e 3461 NOISE: This operation is requesting to operate 24/7/365. The arrival/departure, stopping/starting and loading/unloading of trucks and trains may be disruptive to my ability to get a good night of sleep. Our property is less than 500 feet from the northeast edge of this proposed site. One of the reasons we invested in this property was to afford us peace and serenity away from city noise. This noise will be worse than city noise. TRAFFIC: According to the traffic study that is part of the application, Martin Marietta projects that initially, there will be 40 trucks in and 78 trucks out of that facility during the peak morning hour, with a total of 1120 vehicles per day accessing the site. Since they state that essentially all of this traffic will go towards US-34, there will be a truck entering US-34 about every 45 seconds, many of which will come east towards WCR15. I currently have difficulty getting on to highway 34 from County Road 15 without an additional truck every 45 seconds. I wait an average of 2.25 minutes to turn onto Highway 34 in the morning. Trucks moving more slowly than cars to access Highway 34 will further impede the traffic flow. This will require a longer commute time to get to work and will greatly increase the risk of accidents as the high speed traffic on US-34 is forced to dodge the slower moving trucks. ODOR: According to the application, Martin Marietta admits that noticeable odors will be emanating from the asphalt plant but that this will not have adverse health effects. Asphalt is not a normal agricultural odor that is expected from living in the country, or the city for that matter. These odors, again, would negatively affect my quality of life and limit my time outdoors. This defeats the purpose for having a yard to enjoy or even walking in my own neighborhood, and would be completely incompatible with the outdoor living that is part of Colorado's lifestyle LIGHTS: The lighting to carry on this type of operation will be bright. I don't want to be able to see the lights and I don't want the lights shining in my bedroom. These lights need to be dark skies compliant. I have listed my major concerns of erosion of my view, noise impact on my quality of life, increased truck traffic, odor and lighting. I have other issues with the asphalt plant, but these are my major concerns. In conclusion, the proposed plant site will devalue my quality of life in this wonderful community of Indianhead Estates where outdoor living brings us closer together. The impact of this facility on our community as a whole is immeasurable, as it is an intangible, but is significant. Please do not make me sorry that we chose to make Weld County our home. I am not opposed to development, it just needs to be compatible with the existing community. Please deny this application for use by special review. Sincerely, Jean Malchow 27640 Hopi Trail Loveland, CO 80534 j .malchow@live.com Sent from Windows Mail 2 Diana Aungst From: Rich [trailguy46@gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, June 21 , 2015 1 :27 PM To: Mike Freeman; Steve Moreno Cc: Diana Aungst Subject: Residents of Weld County Need Your Help Dear Commissioner Sean Conway, Commissioner Steve Moreno, Commissioner Kirkmeyer, Commissioner Cozad and Commissioner Freeman: I have recently been advised that there is an Asphalt Plant being considered for a location in our area and in researching the location I have learned that the plant will border a residential area. It is not too far from where I live in Johnstown but even more disturbing to me is that the plant will be built in an area that is a growing bedroom/suburban area surrounded by other residential developments. This area reflects housing for moderate middle income wage earners but also there are some very expensive homes all of which will be contributing to the taxpayer base for our Weld and Larimer County area. I cannot think of one reason why, if I were looking at a house to buy in that area, would I want an Asphalt Plant in my backyard or anywhere close to my residential area. I guess my question to you is; Why has this operation not been stopped in its tracks long before this? There has to have been conversation with the governmental agencies long before this forthcoming Public Hearing was ever scheduled. Did no one question the problems that such a plant would create in a bedroom community that was in the process of growth and prosperity? My next question of the five of you is; Why would you ever consider voting in favor of approving such an operation so close to residential communities. Weld County has always been very accommodating in terms of commercial businesses. A good example of this is our approval and endorsement of the oil and gas industry. However, I as well as many of my neighbors, friends and homeowners feel that such an operation as what Martin Marietta is requesting would not be good for our communities and would set a precedence for the rest of the communities in Weld and Larimer Counties. This plant should not be built anywhere close to an existing residential community or for that matter near any area that is designated for future residential development. Thank you for taking the time to read my correspondence to each of you. I hope you will have the opportunity to hear from many of the people who reside in the communities you represent rather than the many letters you might receive from outside sources. Please vote to stop the approval of this Asphalt Plant by Martin Marietta. EXHIBIT Sincerely, 1I Sa Richard Grimaud 1744 Goldenvue Dr Johnstown CO 80534 2 Diana Aungst From: MMHighway34.com Support Form [MMHighway34.Info@martinmarietta.com] Sent: Sunday, June 21 , 2015 7:50 AM To: adam.garrett@colorado.edu Subject: MMHighway34.com Support Form Adam Garrett 627 Coronado P1 Longmont CO 80504 6/21/2015 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15- 0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, Adam Garrett EXHIBIT 1 315a Diana Aungst From: Renata Meusch [rmeusch@skybeam .com] Sent: Sunday, June 21 , 2015 12:27 PM To: Diana Aungst Subject: Case # USR 15-0027 Renata Meusch letter #2 Case # USR 15-0027 For Public Record June 21, 2015 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst, AICP, CFM Planner II Weld County Department of Planning Services 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, Colorado 80631 970-353-6100 ext 3524; Fax: 970-304-6498 daungst@weldgov.com Weld County Commissioners: RE: Planning Application USR 15-0027: Martin Marietta Materials Highway 34 Development Please reread my letter submitted on 5/11/15 and my letter to the editor on 5/21/15, but I also have a few other points for you to consider. Negative impact on Weld County: As the Commissioners of our great county, I implore you to make the entrance into and out of Weld County on Highway 34 a showpiece. Rezoning this area to fit Martin Marietta's plans would negatively impact Weld County's Comprehensive Plan for this area. This is prime agricultural land that truly showcases what Weld County is known for. Property values negatively impacted: Please also reread Andrew Martin's comments about housing costs. In summary, he states there is no proof that a concrete/asphalt plant will lower housing costs. Ultimately, it has been many other factors that have contributed to the rise in housing costs, i.e. booming economy, lot prices, water tap fees, liability insurance, etc. What the proposed plant will actually do is negatively impact property values in the area, and also make it hard to sell the remaining lots in Indianhead Estates. This will also affect the builders in the area (please see the letter from Nick Francis) and as Mr. Martin states, there are not many building lots left. Letters of support aren't written by people who live in the area: I have read the letters in support of this "development" (in which a lot of them look like a form letter), and less than half of these people live in the area of this proposed plan (i.e. support and live in Weld County) . Please ask them each personally if they would approve this permit if it was to be literally in their personal backyards. Other negative impacts on our lifestyle: At this point, we have two grandchildren with whom we want to enjoy our new home and acreage. I also babysit them 2-4 times a week. I don't want to impose any harm on them by exposing them to pollutants, odor, noise, etc. I also enjoy gardening and landscaping, and love to be outdoors all times of the day. I also walk for exercise. Dear Commissioners, we pray that you save the health, safety, and welfare of this wonderful neighborhood and area, and help protect this beautiful gateway into and out of Weld County. Please DENY THE USR PERMIT APPLICATION. Sincerely, and adamantly opposed, Renata Meusch 1146 52nd Ave Ct Greeley, CO 80634 (soon to be 27647 Hopi Trail, Johnstown, CO 80534) 970-590-4315 EXHIBIT 11 seta_ Please confirm that you have received this email to rmeusch@skybeam.com . Renata Meusch 1146 52nd Ave Ct Greeley, CO 80634 970-590-4315 rmeusch@skybeam .com 2 Case # USR :5-0027 For Public Record June 12, 2015 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst, AICP, CFM Planner II Weld County Department of Planning Services 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, Colorado 80631 970-.353-6100 ext 3524; Fax: 970 304 -6498 daungst@weldgov.com Weld County Commissioners: RE: Planning Application USR 15-0027: Martin Marietta Materials Highway 34 Development Negative impact on future development in the area: The proposed development of an asphalt plant will negatively impact future development in this area. The proposed project is in no way consistent or compatible with the current and future development directly to the west which is primarily residential and light commercial and retail . Highway 34 is a primary east west roadway and traffic congestion currently a problem which will be greatly compounded by the 1, 100 plus truck trips this project would initially create as well as the additional safety risks to motorists on Highway 34. I am currently building a new home for Bob & Renata Meusch . Two weeks after they purchased their lot in indianhead Estates, they were informed of this proposed development. They had to decide if they were going to go ahead with the project they had planned for over 2 years, and the threat of this plant being built almost cost me a project. There are several remaining lots in Indianhead Estates and surrounding subdivisions which will be difficult to sell if this plan goes forward, therefore negatively impacting existing and proposed residential development in the area . MMM has considered many other sites for this project that are already properly zoned industrial and where the use would be compatible. The proposed project at the Highway 34 site is not compatible with the surrounding area zoning or uses and therefore the USR should he declined Sincerely, Nick Francis Manager of Park Place Homes; LLC Please confirm that you have received this email to rmeusch@skybeam. com EXHIBIT 1 Diana Aungst Subject: FW: Martin Marietta Asphalt Plant, PRE 14-0322 From: E Verdill [mailto:everdill3@gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, June 21 , 2015 11 : 19 AM To: Julie Cozad Subject: Martin Marietta Asphalt Plant, PRE 14-0322 Dear Commissioner Cozad, As a Weld county resident, I am concerned that the proposed Martin Marietta Asphalt Plant would cause much harm to the local community with the increase of traffic on Highway 34, and long term air/noise/land/water pollution from the plant for the surrounding area. This is not a community beneficial business. Thank you Sincerely, E Verdill EX IB 31 Diana Aungst From: KATHryn RUTBERG [krutberg@mac.com] Sent: Monday, June 22, 2015 8:25 AM To: Diana Aungst Subject: opposition letter Case #USR 15-0027 For Public Record Date: June 21 , 2015 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst, AICP, CFM Planner II Weld County Department of Planning Services 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 970-353-6100, ext 3524; Fax: 970-304-6498 daungst@weldgov.com Weld County Commissioners: RE: Planning Application USR 15-0027: Martin Marietta Highway 34 Development Diana, I understand that Martin Marietta is planning to develop an asphalt plant on highway 34 just off of the centerra area. This area does have a residential area near it, which would be affected, as well as the odor and increased traffic that would add to the area. This area is already congested during the high traffic areas. I travel this area to and from work often, and adding asphalt trucks to the mix would not only be an annoyance, but a hazard as well. I believe strongly that there are other areas where this asphalt plant could be set up that wouldn 't directly affect residential areas, shopping areas, and the flow of a highly traveled area. Please consider this when making your decision. Thank you, EXHIBIT Kathy Rutberg 1 1 3Ct3 Case # USR 15-0027 For Public Record Weld County Commissioners Attn : Diana Aungst, AICP, CFM Planner II Weld County Department of Planning Services 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, Colorado 80631 RE: Planning Application USR 15-0027: Martin Marietta Materials Highway 34 Development — OPPOSED Weld County Commissioners: This letter comes to you as a statement of strong OPPOSITION to the above-referenced MMM USR Application; as a longtime resident and taxpayer in Weld County, I urge you to vote NO on the MMM request. There are a multitude of reasons why this Application is a very bad fit for the proposed Highway 34 location. I have lived in Indianhead Estates West for several years, we have a sizeable investment in our home here, and we chose this area in which to build because we had faith in the integrity of the Zoning Commissions of the area (Johnstown, Greeley, Windsor) that indicated the area would remain zoned prime agriculture until such time as it was converted to residential — at no time was there consideration for establishing a Special Use HEAVY INDUSTRIAL zone within the tranquil agricultural/residential region adjacent to Indianhead Estates West. If MMM succeeds in disrupting the thoughtful zoning intent of this region, the negative impact will be severe. Increased truck and rail traffic will result in noise and air pollution, wear and tear on Highway 34, and increased congestion and accident potential. Air quality will be reduced due to cement and asphalt pollutants. 24/7 illumination from the proposed plant will produce significant aesthetic pollution. The Highway 34 "western gateway" to Greeley will be negatively impacted by large trucks, increased traffic lights and increased train traffic - I cannot understand how Mayor Norton would consider this a "positive" for his city. Please vote NO on the MMM USR Application. Sincerely, Vicki L. Wilson 970-590-5169 EXHIBIT Case # USR 15-0027 For Public Record Weld County Commissioners Attn: Diana Aungst, AICP, CFM Planner Ii Weld County Department of Planning Services 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, Colorado 80631 RE: Planning Application USR 15-0027: Martin Marietta Materials Highway 34 Development — OPPOSED Weld County Commissioners: My name is D. Craig Wilson, MD, and I reside in Indianhead Estates West. I write to request you to vote NO on the Martin Marietta Materials Highway 34 Development USR Application when it comes before the Commission_ I am a longtime resident of Weld County, have practiced medicine in Greeley for over 35 years, and I know that you have the interest of Weld County residents in mind, and would not make the mistake of approving a project with such significant deleterious effect as USR 15-0027. There are many reasons to oppose this project, but allow me to express my concern regarding the negative health impact that is concomitant with placement of a heavy industrial plant within art agricultural/residential zone. Pollution, at several levels, will result. I suspect the most serious of these will be that of significant air pollution, with the caustic dust associated with cement and asphalt_ This dust will be deleterious to plant life as well as farm animals, not to mention the human impact. Secondarily will be the noise, olfactory and light pollution, disrupting the lives of the 400+ residents of the area. The significant increase in truck and train traffic will certainly impact travel, including increased congestion, air pollution and accident potential on an already overused Highway 34. I am cognizant that several of my neighbors have already presented letters to you describing, in significant detail, the negative impact this proposed project will have on our neighborhood; I endorse each of the letters submitted, and commend the research and fact-gathering that has gone into the efforts of residents in Indianhead Estates West & East and surrounding developments in the promulgation of their letters to you. I would ask that you give serious consideration to these well- researched documents, and that you come to the only logical conclusion available: a "NO" vote on the ill-conceived USR Application 15-0027. Thank you for your attention to this letter, Sincerely, s4 V\AD EXHIBIT Diana Aungst From: Kate Brown [kate.brown@thompsonschools.org] Sent: Monday, June 22, 2015 9:23 AM To: Diana Aungst Cc: chris friede Subject: Planning Application YSR15-0027 I recently drove CR 13 to ascertain for myself this environment. I have lived in Indianhead Estates for over ten years and have never been on CR 13 . As I made the drive, my heart sank for the residents of this beautiful and tranquil country road. Indeed, the people on this road live in the country. They have no nearby neighbors, no disruptive businesses, very little road traffic, no polluting sources . . . indeed I imagine the wildlife observation opportunities must be delightful ! I have previously submitted an email containing the incompatibility of the MM project for me as a resident of Indianhead. I believe that my representations of this impact are accurate and regardless of what MM states, the quality of our lives will be drastically impacted by their selfishness . Today,however, I write this email on behalf of the residents along CR13 . There is absolutely no way that they will ever experience the joys of being outside, the peace of early morning coffees outside on the porch, evenings around the picnic table, sightings of wildlife, fresh air after an early spring rain . . .their homes will no longer have the ability to offer them peace and solitude. On their behalf, I am pleading with the county commissioners to take whatever action is within their power to deny the MM application and to make it well known that as commissioners, they realize the overwhelming detriment that Martin Marietta's project would bring to this pristine area. Martin Marietta's intentions are to assault this area of Weld County . Unfortunately they obviously have no intention of respecting the lives of those residing in this area and have no regard for the human spirit of grace, compassion and solitude. EXHIBIT 1 1 30( 4D Diana Aungst From: Bonnie Cooper [boncoop@gmail.comj Sent: Monday, June 2212015 11 :48 AM To: Diana Aungst Subject: PLEASE DENY USR TO MARTIN MARIETTA! Dear City Planners, I am writing this letter to appeal to you to DENY THE USR PERMIT APPLICATION by Martin Marietta for the project off of 34 near County Road 15 (Highway 34 Development). This appalling proposal will certainly destroy our quality of life as we know it in our neighborhood and the surrounding area. Below are only some of the reasons it is completely incompatible with the area: Noise — construction, trains traveling and coupling and un-coupling, train horns, which are already quite noticeable without this project, trucks, back-up beeping signals, asphalt processing, and various other industrial noises are sure to destroy our peaceful setting in this area. Odor and pollution — as we know, it is quite windy in northern Colorado, and even with new filters and industrial processing systems, no once can control the natural elements. Excessive light, air pollution, ugliness — a berm would never be tall enough to lesson the ugly view of an asphalt processing plant, especially considering that the neighborhoods to the east are on an uphill slope and can see everything to the west. As it is now, we can sit out in our yards or on our decks and enjoy the outdoors without much noise, air pollution, and only some businesses' lights impeding the view in the evenings. If this proposal passes, we will not be able to enjoy the outdoors in our yards. While I realize that our bucolic setting will imminently change with the current rate of growth in the area, let us PLEASE use wisdom in the type of growth proposed. No one, including the local communities in their 2008 intergovernmental agreement, envision the gateway to Greeley, Windsor, and Johnstown as being a heavy industrial site. EXHIBIT 1 i 311 If Martin Marietta needs to be near a railroad, a highway, and Wyoming, they need to consider a location farther north. Or continue using their existing plant in Greeley on 0 Street. Or choose another one of their other 12 possibilities. Please don't let them ruin another spot with noise and dirt! I beg you to please use wisdom as your guide, and not the potential tax dollars. As the area is developed, we will receive tax dollars, but let us develop it responsibly! Thank you for your consideration, Bonnie Cooper Indianhead Estates resident 2 Rrcrtilmn JUN 22 2015 iy (& ! V�'etcl Co�:�ity F'►� ,i,,,e �Lpart� � � R E �F �=1G ---, )41CLY LL a La' 4 Afidt-O-4-c- A-2,- to-„, „,/,72„/ rL, 61_, ,-ce-c7Aaat ?Acid' ea Jett ekke ef .l'> _ sea a_ 4kcA.mo -eAle-ex ctu3/4ettrec_ce-- i 1 r±SHl , srf-1? • , ---ez-nne se---___+-etsr-m<re-___ _/2:pv-, _ a 73 • aedior.. - acii-/4- -11----) I 1/4-ceez _, . - — - Lk/ 4 te1-7 v2_. .z r - t it .e.t-tiA4e.A€4tea zo_rtowt : _ _ _ _stis ____AAdt ,a Lier6ratize,. ei ad- ty-,-LI. /22 etA_c_c-_, ____ .tetaat Zga. Acatata alooD t2.tes_e_t_/)tei_< r �_de?? La1/4-11 ..4,r2te,H -r4 A eve-et tad _ — -6.O_ -77,0,:,, st J 4ccaq 0,,,,), " i_ ' r „a_ 4 f :_, _ ci cc-if-rent" al -5-tg, ra 021.-el_atea*ISt/ .446.errac-- L/4_ _ _-_I-Laft 177 _Lee7n ta'e;nel r --1 e-a- tV_v _ •1J_l - - t, ....gc4a r rest __ . drkitz EXHIBIT June 17, 2015 RErritir JUN 22 2015 Weld County Commissioners Weld County r+��fril�' , c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) GREELEy OFFICE„�11ej'i Weld County Planning 1555 N 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: With this letter I would like to express my whole-hearted support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15-0027). I have read articles in local papers wherein some community residents have voiced concerns over the project. I wanted to voice my support for the benefits this area will receive when this project goes through. Our region (both Weld & Larimer Counties) will have an improved ability to build new retail centers, repave our streets and construct roadways, and overall — increase economic growth through future housing and business development. This project being situated near major highways will allow construction materials to be delivered to jobsites quickly, all around the region. Another benefit to our region with this project is the cost to construct vital infrastructure. With this site located between two active railroads, natural resources can be imported by train to the site, reducing the amount of trucks needed to bring materials from distant sources. This will support our area's continued economic growth by helping to keep material costs reasonable, compared to the high costs of importing materials by truck. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincer , Abbey S. Hadachek 808 Glehloch Drive Fort Collins, CO ,80524 EXHIBIT RFCE ! VFD Case # USR 15-0027 JUN 22 2015 For Public Record Weld County rtatiieing uulJditmeut GREELEY OFFICE June 17, 2015 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana August Weld County Department of Planning Services 1555 N 17thAvenue Greeley, Colorado 80631 Weld County Commissioners RE: Planning Application USR 15-0027, Martin Marietta Materials Highway 34 Development As I listened to Martin Marietta at their meeting and read Tetra Techs letter it as though they live in a different world than us. If their plant is built there will be no major changes to our lives and we will all live happily ever after. No additional traffic congestion, no noise pollution, not dust pollution, no odor problems, no problems for agriculture. I don't know how to reach the commuters that use Highway 34 each day for their commute but I can almost guarantee down the road a year or two the traffic situation will be a major headache for the county and the commuters. The amount of traffic 34 at this new light will line up to let the trucks enter 34 and add to the congestion. The congestion at present from 2 trains a day will be minor compared to the signal holding traffic up on 34. I don't know who or why letters are being written in favor of this plant but they surely aren't going to have live with the consequences of it. Therefore I am in favor of a complete denial of the USR permit 15-0027. 4"YX.2-- 1-2.Ce,}2 Carl Bosack 1, c rnJctd �� Lynn Bosack EXHIBIT n \ifrs �, \ .4 JUN 22 2015 Mike Ledbetter 1200 Crest Ct. v\ tla CGIREELEYr11ng OFFICE I �IT1e11` Windsor, CO June 17, 2015 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst ( USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: As a resident of Weld County, I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15-0027). I understand that some in our community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one of thousands of citizens who will benefit from this project through our community's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our community will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response ! Sincerely, Mike Ledbetter EXHIBIT 140k9 RECF ! VFD Case # USR 15-0027 JUN 2 2015 For Public Record _Weld County Planing Depau:lienfi Date: June 16, 2015 GREELEY OFFICE Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst, AICP, CFM Planner II Weld County Department of Planning Services 1555 N . 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 970-353-6100 ext 3524; Fax: 970-304-6498 daungst@weldgov.com Weld County Commissioners: RE: Planning Application USR 15-0027: Martin Marietta Materials Highway 34 Development There are several items provided by MMM that are minimized . Attached are several photos and documents comparing what MMM has proposed and the reality of the MMM proposal. 1. MMM has stated several times that the proposed building site is basically worthless and has little to no agricultural value. " In addition, the land being removed from agriculture has been kept in pasture grass and is not a significant generator of food product for people or animals. Therefore, the agricultural land being removed from production would not be considered prime agricultural production land ." This is stated in the application and again in the latest newspaper article May 29th in Bizwest by Mr._David Hagerman "but frankly, that land is not good for much else... it's between two rail road tracks." Weld County has this property listed as " Prime (irrigated) -- Farmlands of National Importance". The property has been in continuous agricultural production for at least the last 100 years. The property is producing high quality Alfalfa for use as livestock feed. MMM is dictating that they can change the classification and use of this land just because they want to? See attached #1 map from the Weld County website "Prime ( Irrigated) — Farmlands of National Importance. 2. MMM provided a model that was generated using final topography for the site. The MMM visual model appears like the facility is miles away and has no direct impedance of the view of the Rocky Mountains and should not have any objectionable qualities , see attached Photo #1. I have provided a photo of the Greeley facility which is the reality of what the MMM facility will really look like. See Photo #2 . 3. MMM provided a noise study from AECOM that indicates 4.0 Proposed Noise Mitigation Elements. As per the application, "Will not have to mitigate the noise because they should be within the limits of an industrial site." MMM has offered low earthen berms on site. MMM has not been able to answer the question of line of site noise. All of Indianhead Estates East is located above the any earthen berm or landscaping. All of the off site noise receptors are located behind the berms at R1B & R1A. See Map #2. There are not any noise receptors located EXHIBIT Ork D in the Indianhead Estates East. There should be noise receptors in every direction around the MMM proposed facility starting at the property line, 100 yard, 200 yard, % mile, Y2 mile and 3/ mile to include all of the surrounding residences. There should be fines for exceeding the limits. 4. Compatibility: According to Webster's Dictionary Compatible: Capable of existing or living together in harmony. Why do we have to change our behavior because of MMM behavior? We did not build our houses around the asphalt plant then complain that we do not like it? Why would MMM choose to build an aggregate facility right next to over 100 houses? The Greeley facility is already in production and has the rail spur. 5. Ground water: The Hwy 34 location has a static water level of 4 to 5 feet but during the irrigation season, April thru October the water level is just 2 feet under the surface. Any leakage or seepage of chemicals will enter into the water system and drain directly into the Koenig Reservoir. It is known fact that creosote railroad ties seep the chemicals from the ties along the railroad tracks. The proposed rail line will be at the perimeter of the property. There is not any proposed mitigation of the chemicals that will seep into the ground water from the railroad ties. See document #1. This is just a partial list of the mis-representations presented by MMM's application. They need to be telling us the truth and the whole truth up front. Please deny the application because of the false representations in the application. T a k u for your timely consideration, el Bicklin Lakota Ct. Preliminary Risk Assessment For Creosote I Pesticides EPA age 1 of 3 CC_ CC n'i- cl vn W http ://www. epa . gov/pesticide.s/factsheets/chemicals/c.reosote. .. prelim. risk_assess. htrn it\S f s rl�Es Last updated on 5/9/2012. Pesticides : Topical & Chemical Fact Sheets i W . You are here : EPA Home Pesticides Fact Sheets Health & Safety Preliminary Risk 0 Assessment For Creosote ,atilt mint- Preliminary Preliminary Risk Assessment for Creosote Reviewed March 20, 2007 Current as of August 2007 In December 2003, EPA announced the results of its preliminary assessment of potential health risks, as well as ecological effects and environmental risks, associated with creosote. The assessment includes an evaluation of the potential risks to handlers and post-application workers from exposure to creosote . Creosote is a possible human carcinogen and has no registered residential uses. It is primarily used on utility poles and railroad ties . It is important to note that since this draft risk assessment is in the public review and comment phase, its findings are preliminary in nature and are subject to additional analysis. It is, therefore, premature for EPA to reach conclusions about the potential for creosote-treated wood products to contribute to cancer risk in workers and handlers of this wood . The full preliminary assessment is available for public inspection in EPA's Docket ( # OPP-2003-02481. The Federal Register Notice can be found at www.epa . gov/fedrgstr. Questions & Answers 1 . What is EPA releasing today? 2 . What is creosote and how is it used? 3 . Are there any health risks associated with exposure to creosote-treated wood ? 4. What safety precautions should one take when handling or coming into contact with creosote? 5 . What about the non- pressure treatment ( i . e . , brush -on) uses of creosote? 6 . Are railroad ties safe for me to use for landscaping around my home? 7 . How does one dispose of creosote-treated wood? 8 . Are there alternatives in industrial settings for creosote? 9 . What is the reregistration process for creosote? 10 . What has been the role of Canada's Pesticide Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) in the development of the preliminary risk assessment for creosote? 11 . Where can I get further information? 1. What did EPA release? As part of the six- phase public participation process, EPA released the preliminary risk assessment for creosote, which consisted of a description of creosote and its regulatory history, as well as preliminary human health and ecological risk estimates associated with its use. The chapters are included in EPA's Docket # OPP-2003-0248 . 2. What is creosote and how is it used? Creosote is a wood preservative used for commercial purposes only ; it has no registered residential uses. Creosote is obtained from high temperature distillation of coal tar ( itself a mixture of hundreds of organic substances) . Over 100 components in creosote have been identified . It is used as a fungicide, insecticide, miticide, and sporicide to protect wood and is applied by pressure methods to wood products, primarily utility poles and railroad ties. This treated wood is intended for exterior/outdoor uses only. Its commercial uses include railroad ties (70%), utility poles ( 15-20%), and other miscellaneous commercial uses ( 10- 15%) . 3 . Are there any health risks associated with exposure to creosote-treated wood? http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/factsheets/chemicals/creosote_prelim_risk_assess.htm 6/16/2015 Preliminary Risk Assessment For Creosote I Pesticides EPA Page 2 of 3 The risk estimates provided in this risk assessment are of a preliminary nature and subject to refinement. The process that EPA uses to review chemicals through reregistration is intended to gather additional information and input from the public and stakeholders about exposure and risk that will be used to revise the risk estimates. Based on such input through this public comment period , EPA will develop a revised risk assessment and will be able to determine whether or not risk mitigation measures are needed . 4. What safety precautions should one take when handling or coming into contact with creosote? Creosote penetrates deeply into and remains in the pressure-treated wood for a long time . Exposure to creosote may present certain hazards. Therefore, the following precautions should be taken both when handling the treated wood and in determining where to use the treated wood . It should be noted that such exposure usually only occurs when one comes into contact with railroad ties and/or utility poles. USE SITE PRECAUTIONS • Do not use where frequent or prolonged contact with bare skin can occur. • Do not use in residential settings. In interiors of industrial buildings, it should be used only for industrial building components which are in ground contact and subject to decay or insect infestation and for wood block flooring in industrial settings. • Do not use in the interiors of farm buildings where there may be direct contact with domestic animals or livestock which may bite or lick the wood . • Do not use treated wood for cutting - boards or counter tops. • Do not use where it may come into direct or indirect contact with public drinking water. HANDLING PRECAUTIONS • Dispose of treated wood by ordinary trash collection or burial . • Do not burn wood in open fires or in stoves, fireplaces, or residential boilers because toxic chemicals may be produced as part of the smoke and ashes. • Avoid frequent or prolonged inhalation of sawdust from treated wood . • Avoid frequent or prolonged skin contact with creosote-treated wood . • When handling the wood , wear long-sleeve shirts and long pants and use gloves impervious to the chemicals. • When power-sawing and machining , wear goggles to protect eyes from flying particles . • Wash work clothes separately from other household clothing . 5.What about the non-pressure treatment (i.e., brush-on) uses of creosote? The five registrants who comprise the Creosote Council III have voluntarily requested cancellation of all non- pressure treatment uses of creosote . EPA, in accordance with section 6 (f)( 1 ) of FIFRA, as amended , issued a Notice of Receipt of these requests on September 29, 2003. The registrants of the affected creosote products have not requested an existing stocks provision, and waived any comment period beyond the standard 30-day comment period . EPA reopened the comment period for 30 days, based on a registrant request. After the comment period closed , final cancellation orders were issued on these requests . 6. Are railroad ties safe for me to use for landscaping around my home? There are no approved uses of creosote to treat wood for residential use . The Agency is aware that creosote-treated railroad ties are being used in the residential setting for landscape purposes and, in some instances, as a border around gardens. Such uses in residential settings are not intended uses of creosote and have not been considered in the http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/factsheets/chemicals/creosotcsrelim_risk_assess.htm 6/16/2015 Preliminary Risk Assessment For Creosote Pesticides EPA Page 3 of 3 preliminary risk assessment. If you do have creosote-treated wood in your yard , you are reminded to consult the handling precautions outlined above in this document. 7 . How does one dispose of creosote-treated wood ? Homeowners should not encounter creosote-treated wood in the residential environment. If they do, it can be disposed of by ordinary trash collection (i . e . , as municipal solid waste) . Do not compost or mulch sawdust or remnants from creosote-treated wood . See EPA's household hazardous waste Web page for further guidance on disposal of municipal solid waste. 8. Are there alternatives in industrial settings for creosote? Both CCA (Chromated Copper Arsenate) and pentachlorophenol (penta) are used as wood preservatives in utility poles. There are non-wood alternatives including steel and cement poles, as well as plastic and cement railroad ties . 9. What is the reregistration process for creosote? Creosote is being reviewed in EPA's six- phase public participation review process and is scheduled for September 30, 2008 . The Agency process includes public comment periods, a technical briefing , and conference calls with stakeholders on mitigation measures. Once the Office of Pesticide Programs completes the reregistration review for creosote, a reregistration eligibility decision document will be released that describes EPA's final risk estimates and whether or not any changes are needed to maintain remaining registrations of creosote products . 10. What has been the role of Canada 's Pesticide Management Regulatory Agency ( PMRA) in the development of the preliminary risk assessment for creosote? The preliminary risk assessment is a cooperative re-evaluation between the US EPA and Health Canada 's PMRA under NAFTA. Both countries have contributed to the study review and peer review process. Exposure data used in the preliminary risk assessment were collected from both US and Canadian wood-treatment facilities and both countries are participating in the public comment process . As the assessments are finalized, EPA will continue to work closely with Canada since the goal of these efforts is to develop science and regulatory conclusions amenable to both agencies. You can visit the PMRA website at http : //www . hc- sc. gc.ca/pmra-arla . 11. Where can I get further information? For more information, email campbell- mcfarlane.jacqueline©epa .gov . http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/factsheets/chemicals/creosote_prelim_risk_assess.htm 6/16/2015 .. ... -al 14)Ldt-c. .). ..., f rcztn Viewpoint (`C'" Looking S()uth‘vcst .ik� d •,-,•, �-•:..-. ;. .. `., .'t ) i•• f .7 , 4 • •,7r. i . 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SecZ Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst ( USR15-OO27) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project ( USR15- 0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, tam` -z [Your Name] EXHIBIT Ra_3_ RECE ! VED JUN 22 2015 Bernard Lucero 2593 Begonia Ct Weld County Planning Department GREELEY OFFICE Loveland, CO 80537 June 16, 2015 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst ( USR15-0027 ) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project ( USR15- 0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response ! Sincerely, itAAVI Bernard Lucero EXHIBIT N% iCOIt kcl ) s oI 7 3 CheiS• cad Dr/ Ve RFCE ! Vr ) Lovvt1 loci , Co gof3I JUN 22 2015 Weld County Planning uepai unent GREELEY OFFICE • Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15- 0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however-, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, • EXHIBIT J. a c cc9 ; lSck A 37 A hei kn n 5 -I-- RFCE• WED 6064 JUN 222015 j/ 4 C Weld County Planning Department GREELEY OFFICE Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17t° Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project ( USR1S- 0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response ! Sincerely, creg.ot,o zed:L.6-1/1/4-2 / � -- (5 EXHIBIT nag__ } 4: ` P O / C • -"94 Cf:) frit/UZI (01 rtrigCrWLD „a) , . /" r . U� � k � ; . � . JUN 222015 W'el3 County Hanning uepaiunent GREELEY OFFICE Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15- 0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response ? Sincerely, • _ft? cC1 / EXHIBIT RErIrle - ' C I D (erwecori � ` r 39V5 Land & Or JUN 22 J 2015 i i Co ( i4-75 � 5 O( 4-7 5 Co 8ds1-C Weld County Planning ueparunent Weld County Commissioners GREELEY OFFICE c/o Diana Aungst (USR1S-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (U5R15- 0027) . I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response ! Sincerely, 5-1 EXHIBIT OD (C)11‘ /4 tet, A-) $60, Cl RECEiv rims D 7 „as JUN 2 2 2(H5 heltl Co:anty Fi3nning ,4,,o4S� LLparlment GREELEY OFFICE cN Sar, e .0S CE Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027 ) Weld County Planning 1555 N . 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners : As a resident of Weld County, I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project ( USR15-0027) . I understand that some in our community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one of thousands of citizens who will benefit from this project through our community's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our community will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response ! Sincerely, EXHIBIT 1.1 o - -- flC ! VFD JUN 22 2015 Weft! County Flaming ins, yip-ailment kokelki a /6V4014- k-Cilev 326 .2e 26 ,L L .E0t-‘- F} 0e,. GREELEY OFFICE CC?! giOtErLD Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst ( USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners : As a resident of Weld County, I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR1S-0027). I understand that some in our community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one of thousands of citizens who will benefit from this project through our community's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our community will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response ! Sincerely, 0 , lir , ,, a --4, • EXHIBIT t A n • �� / w.:7 cinit / De /YQ /o JUN 222015 )i 3 ti2 ,2 W f' Weld Go�r�id rlarinnig u;:p;�imierit kid ,f37: GREELEY OFFICE 6 Yee /el CO c-6063 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst ( USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N . 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners : As a resident of Weld County, I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project ( USR15-0027)_ I understand that some in our community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one of thousands of citizens who will benefit from this project through our community's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our community will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response ! Sincerely, Kae EXHIBIT Pr C ri ` ' JUN 22 2015 W'cU County Planing u parlrlient CM/I(/CS e- e9kic' `" % GREELEY OFFICE _1 I 0 , V : 1 ("916"t ,OR: v -e ti K ew, C O is-69._973 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst ( USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N . 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: As a resident of Weld County, I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project ( USR15-0027) . I understand that some in our community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one of thousands of citizens who will benefit from this project through our community's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our community will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials . Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response ! Sincerely, EXHIBIT ° .2" Li 1- 4 fi /4:C- ran fr C/4 ! JUN 222015 U4aitmnant }Li ' UREELEY OFFICE Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst ( USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N . 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: As a resident of Weld County, I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15-0027). I understand that some in our community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one of thousands of citizens who will benefit from this project through our community's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our community will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response ! Sincerely, 4,11 //2,4 EXHIBIT I TA , u_e) &AA(\A4/0 VL. R r, forrry , • fly) \ cte (\Dealt *cv' JUN 2 2 2015 � i)n iine„t T GREELEY OFFId t\) Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst ( USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N . 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: As a resident of Weld County, I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project ( USR15-0027) . I understand that some in our community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one of thousands of citizens who will benefit from this project through our community's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our community will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response ! Sincerely,re-77Y\ 4 .1 �((( _ EXHIBIT / re/ /6 /f j l� �tim etire/e- 1/0(5-7 CO r if7 Weld County Commissioners JUN 22 2015 c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) \ you Uo:,;hy GREELEY OFFICE Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: As a resident of Weld County, I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project ( USR15-0027). I understand that some in our community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one of thousands of citizens who will benefit from this project through our community's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our community will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, /� G EXHIBIT e -t, Foz v/ p renverrno 6111 - JUN 22 2015 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst ( USR15-0027) Weld Co'.:iity r- lanr.ing Vcpawullent Weld County Planning GREELEY OFFICE 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: As a resident of Weld County, I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15-0027). I understand that some in our community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one of thousands of citizens who will benefit from this project through our community's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our community will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response ! Sincerely, 1794/AAA / EXHIBIT e `1 O ��"tom t� l�eat (47 37 w 91-14- 5 t- R 6-1Ze--L�i`e y Co O6.) 3t n. rcrtwIR".„1 IV ED Weld County Commissioners JUN 22 2015 c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) VviIa County Planning Department Weld County Planning GREELEY OFFICE 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: As a resident of Weld County, I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15-0027). I understand that some in our community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one of thousands of citizens who will benefit from this project through our community's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our community will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response ! Sincerely, EXHIBIT Q3.,n ithe tent . at-(2 \N . 31-14v) S npk IoI �.,� , « % c34 Gre RrcEjvED • JUN 22 2015 Weld County Commissioners VVtlu L'ounty Planning Department c/o Diana Aungst ( USR1S-0027) GREELEY OFFICE Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: As a resident of Weld County, I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR1S-0027). I understand that some in our community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one of thousands of citizens who will benefit from this project through our community's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our community will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response ! Sincerely, ,a01/44...), 9/kyr EXHIBIT Mick c%_ t ( RFCE5Vir) r4 JUN 22 2015 Z 3 O I v .& 1� C Weld County Planning Department GREELEY OFFICE Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst ( USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: As a resident of Weld County, I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project ( USR1S-0027). I understand that some in our community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one of thousands of citizens who will benefit from this project through our community's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our community will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response ! Sincerely, 17/A>C49. &de EXHIBIT A e17 8cer P 023a 5/14 ' �Itr JUN 22 2015 Yvelu UCuflty Nanning �•, GREELEY OFr10E rtment CE Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst ( USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: As a resident of Weld County, I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15-OO27). I understand that some in our community have voiced concerns over the project. 1, however, am one of thousands of citizens who will benefit from this project through our community's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our community will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response ! Sincerely, EXHIBIT DON 61(1,2O/ 97 ,4-sv'4-fto sr ' ' .� • :..,� Si lllee NCE CO 9.6.931? JUN 222015 vvel,. uuuHty Planning Depai invent GREELEY OFFICE Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst ( USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: As a resident of Weld County, I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15-0027). t understand that some in our community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one of thousands of citizens who will benefit from this project through our community's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it welt suited for this type of project. Our community will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, EXHIBIT qi • stAve-A rrnvro ‘ • 87 Alai ot 9 2015 C '— / \ncl,' County F'ionning uc1:_,t t111Bf1t GREELEY OFFICE Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: As a resident of Weld County, I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR1S-0027). I understand that some in our community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one of thousands of citizens who will benefit from this project through our community's ability to repave my streets, • build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our community will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response ! Sincerely, 1/41614A/tej EXHIBIT J r , r r v F b• , -i .fah Se.Ut MILL , Co aD.) JUN 22 2015 Weld County Commissioners �'�'uld County Planning Department GREELEY OFFICE c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners : As a resident of Weld County, I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project ( USR15-0027). I understand that some in our community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one of thousands of citizens who will benefit from this project through our community's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our community will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response ! Sincerely, EXHIBIT ivan ci t ue . 3 , S d .e. v itra 5.73 ree /e) Co. , JUN 22 2015 WclJ Cowiiy Fi:.:al+ftrig uel;d+ Lawat GREELEY OFFICE Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N . 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: As a resident of Weld County, l am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15-OO27). I understand that some in our community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one of thousands of citizens who will benefit from this project through our community's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our community will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response ! Sincerely, EXHIBIT CcA,crte-•6 431 c_Arleenceck JUN 222015 aems co \� 0;_z \.,,,3G�: ELEY OFFICE Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: As a resident of Weld County, I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15-0027). I understand that some in our community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one of thousands of citizens who will benefit from this project through our community's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our community will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response ! Sincerely, EXHIBIT & ieda,(1 LQWS • 7 471 1I s' 3 / tran ffr's, r � � , Hog,6' re g ) (6. d JUN 22 2015 le v,eUa County Ftniting Dopraunt GREELEY OFf=ICE Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: As a resident of Weld County; 1 am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15-0027). I understand that some in our community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one of thousands of citizens who will benefit from this project through our community's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very dose to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our community will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response ! Sincerely, OkeiteMil EXHIBIT • kaA"TO niK.- n r r 91\ r-: n at\ 3-1 (welt tom- • JUN 22 2015 Y�e1�1 Couniy F'I�i�r�ss�l �4�;a► ��it�r►i C\SOV\S . ND9c) Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst ( USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: As a resident of Weld County, I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15-0027). I understand that some in our community have voiced concerns over the project. 1, however, am one of thousands of citizens who will benefit from this project through our community's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our community will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response ! Sincer - y, 14 M feL CM—fite EXHIBIT 27 C L t /rele- . JUN 22 2015 vvc,lu Lounty Planning bc'oartment GREELEY OF;!CE Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: As a resident of Weld County, I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR1S-0027). I understand that some in our community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one of thousands of citizens who will benefit from this project through our community's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our community will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response ! Sincerely, 7,/ _4 I EXHIBIT / Cieut marl l �, Fet, © 16 ? s Ca 26 - 3 � Cf3g Coy , U ( ��- r r: bp Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR1S-0027) JUN 22 2015 Weld County Planning Weld County uctu< uIieii[ 1555 N. nth Avenue GREELEY OFFICE Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am:,writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15- ,0027). i understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The projectssite is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Protect and look forward to your response! Sincerely, Ued/C • EXHIBIT 1 c..,3 iced it? / ,i4,dL• / qe"1- e t � . 4 . r t 1 li_� c, k-d 052 JUN 22 20th Wet, Loy „iy F i::illiii:g uCj:Ji if lei t Weld County Commissioners GREELEY OFFICE c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N . 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15- 0027) . I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response ! Sincerely, i I I)- ' iiii It, i ii_. - _Litteatt EXHIBIT rr FIN! F.441)4 ) ‘,1; 41 et-44-4a, \ I? T.; PS7-I D eivim / JUN 22 2��5 et 'ut � � �� \% cid County Planning Ucpaitment GREELEY OFFICE Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N . 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15- 0027) . I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response ! Sincerely, 0 it WithisQ \ ft- EXHIBIT P r:en r Pi ir fl yvtALI JUG 2 2 2015 44„---;N—lei%lie re' tJ CQ GREELEY OFFICE ul ml t Weld County Commissioners ` . i 6/ 0 c/o Diana Aungst ( USR15-OO27 ) m24 Weld County Planning 1555 N . 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15- 0027) I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response ! Sincerely, at EXHIBIT in a 3 A f 5 23rd( S-te 67 {_e e 6O SO 6 3 REcAvrivigo JUN 2 2 2015 C' 7e ta -3 etc Weld County Funning be ,artm GREELEY OFFICE e11t Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (U5R15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am:writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR1S- .0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build nevv retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, ; V EXHIBIT h 2s_ _a_ ro runitin JUN 2 2 2Q'5 Weld Co+nty J- 1 fl�titig U ;.�riffltt7t jor Weld County Commissioners t G�EELEY bF�;-10E c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) "7 Asv�' Weld County Planning 4I __ jJr . . dot 1555 N . 17th Avenue siz15-76 Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15- 0027) . I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response ! Sincer , u.- aka EXHIBIT MY\At v\Avilie nrerr D Y R4rfAcL1 Cf Workiksof co Q5id JUN 22 2015 Weld County Howling u4a, talent GREELEY OFFICE Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst ( USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am:writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15- 0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project-site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, EXHIBIT Li 35 p ri:r7gurrn v ',id / 5 /5 , C JUN 22 2015 Weld County i. t;,nr;rn u ;� , �rnerit 1, g 6556 G EELEY OFFICE Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0O27) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am:writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15- 0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project-site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, „tii+Lj an_frivt, EXHIBIT D gisto • y 104civi Cat-4- n rr r O �: .a .� .,."'e ;rt r ( O () S JUN 22 2015 vyetu Lot..r1ty Muiitang Ilui iiuwit GREELEY OFFICE Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am:writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15- .0027). . - V- I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project-site is located between two active railroads and very dose to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a focal source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, - - 1761Nr s • EXHIBIT s 43181 p re � fry JUN 22 2015 a .1 Carey A. Hughes Weld 2621 Canby Way GREELEY Ori=IC;E • ;� Fort Collins, CO 80525-6675 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am:writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR1S- 0027). : Y I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response ! Sincerely, e galr /1/4 • EXHIBIT n ri r: I V m l�lh•1i) STEPHEN D JOHNSON JUN 2 2015 2621 CANBY WAY ti's �Iu �u:,��r i ; r,�.,, . . Y ;,ai talent wr.u.n•ar+r FORT COLLINS CO 80525-6675 GREELEY OFFICE Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 8O631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am:writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15- 0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely /197/ 17 r EXHIBIT 9 3a viLt-s Ct sk. noel aok\ tvts ° mac, JUN 2�15 22 vv' U,lu Lu.: I .i.y I � ;I � i lU (Aiw Weld County Commissioners GR EELEY OFFICE c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N . 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15- 0027) . I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very dose to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta' s Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response ! Sincerely, EXHIBIT N B 440_ v .O git‘ A.dot Algritrvet 5 24'C oar ' 3' 6-reeky , CC)e , / n .._• ° 7 A is) �,,+ `'ou JUN 222015 Weld County Commissioners COI; 1tLy 1),:,, ;, tl►larit c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) GREELEY OFFICE Weld County Planning 1555 N . 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15- 0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta' s Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response ! Sincerely, EXHIBIT Oe y 7 da-ret S ,2z/gr c °26. e of- 6-retede v 0-14 / ai7) _ . T r JUN 22 20 15 Weld County Commissioners � ` �4� ;�s, rr : rr;, ; , c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) GR ELEY pFi=fCE'' t(Ircrrr Weld County Planning 1555 N . 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project ( USR15- 0027) . I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions' s ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta' s Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response ! Sincerely, geetiev EXHIBIT 1 ga Case # USR15-0027, for Public Record May 22, 2015 Weld County Commissioners: c/o Diana Aungst, AICP, CFM Planner II Weld County Department of Planning Services 1555 N . 17th Ave. Greeley, Colorado USA 80631 RE : Planning Application USR 15-0027 : Martin Marietta Materials Highway 34 Development Weld County Commissioners, I am writing to vehemently oppose the rezoning of this valuable agricultural land to be used as a cement/asphalt/storage/trucking facility. It is not conducive, compatible or acceptable with the surrounding area, to the existing neighbors, to my family and to me. MMM lists numerous alternative sites they could use, but this site was best "for them economically". They also state that this site was the worst "for compatibility with the existing neighborhood" Why should I have to suffer from dust, pollutants, pollution, toxic chemicals, odor, noise, traffic, safety issues, safety risks, ground water contamination, so they can make more money while operating 24/7, 365 days a year. One of the major issues would be the huge increase of traffic on WCR 13 and then Hwy. 34. The increase of semi-truck and cement truck traffic, coupled with the increase of train traffic would congest an already congested area . Right now, when a train goes by on Hwy. 34, the traffic backs up for miles. Our roads are in poor shape now, what will these huge trucks do to them? I have lived here for 30+ years and I don't want to move. I have spent many hours and dollars to make this the place I want to spend the rest of my life at. I am about to retire and spend the last years gardening, riding my bike, barbequing, reading on my deck and enjoying the fruits of my labor. But alas, if you approve this, I am sure I will have to move. If I am forced to move, at what price? Who would want to buy a home next to an asphalt plant? Could you live next to it? Thank-you for reading my concerns. Please do the right thing. Please deny this application . Sincerely, Dennis Moe co--C 1209 N . County Line Road (WCR 13) Johnstown, Colorado USA 80534 EXHIBIT 9 Kristin Hanzel 2521 Rockefeller Lane Unit B Redondo Beach, CA 90278 Kristin. Hanzel@gmail .com 303-345-7485 June 22, 2015 Case It USR 15-0027 For Public Record To: Weld County Commissioners C/o Diana Aungst, AICP, CFM Planner II Weld County Department of Planning Services 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, Colorado 80631 RE: Planning Application USR 15-0027: Martin Marietta Materials Highway 34 Development Weld County Commissioners: Dear Commissioners: Thank you for taking the time to read this. My parents are longtime residents of Colorado. They moved to Weld County almost 10years ago to retire. It was always a dream of my parents to live in Northern Colorado for as long as i can remember. After much consideration, my parents bought a house in Indianhead Estates. When the realtor showed us the house, my mom said it was a perfect 10. There was nothing about this house that my parents wanted to change. They loved the location in respect to shopping, freeways, hospitals and the view from my parent's backyard, unbeatable. There was vast farmland right outside of the backyard allowing you to see for miles! Last year, when the farm property behind my parent's house sold, I started to hear about the plans Martin Marietta Materials had for the land. A huge asphalt and cement plant literally within 500 feet of their backyard ! Should this project be allowed to be built, I can only assume my parents will have no intention of staying there, in the house they put up roots to retire and live in for the rest of their lives. Also, it is estimated that the property values will drop by 30-50% so this will obviously have a major financial impact on my parents. My father has poured hours upon hours of time and energy into making sure this development does not happen. He has many sleepless nights and the project has started to consume his thoughts. l am very nervous for him and his mental health should this project be built. EXHIBIT Case # USR 15-0027 For Public Record June 22, 2015 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst, AICP, CFM Planner II Weld County Department of Planning Services 1555 N . 17th Avenue Greeley, Colorado 80631 970-353-6100 ext 3524; Fax: 970-304-6498 daungst@weldgov.com Weld County Commissioners : RE : Planning Application USR 15-0027 : Martin Marietta Materials Highway 34 Development This letter is regarding the requested zoning change and proposed construction of the Martin Marietta (TetraTech ) plant on Highway 34 and WCR 13 (USR15-0027). Based on the plan submitted by Martin Marietta, my home would be located within 500 feet of the proposed plant. As you can imagine, I am VEHEMENTLY OPPOSED to Martin Marietta utilizing this location for their proposed plant. Currently the land is zoned for agriculture and light commercial business. It should remain as such and not be rezoned to allow heavy industry such as that proposed by Martin Marietta . The environmental impact to the area would be significant if the proposed plans of Martin Marietta were to proceed. I am sure my neighbors have shared similar concerns. I have no desire to listen to trains and heavy machinery destroying the neighborhood's tranquility on a daily and hourly basis. My home and the homes of my neighbors should be places of rest and solace, just as your home should be. My neighborhood should not be a place that I and my neighbors cannot relax because of the monstrosity that would be the proposed Martin Marietta plant. I do not want my health or the health of my neighbors to suffer because of the nature of the proposed plant and rezoning. This area is not meant to be a heavy industrial area . It is intended for light commercial businesses and residential homes. I regularly travel Highways 34 and 402 (WCR 54). Traffic volumes are already high in these areas. The impact that the proposed rezoning and plant would have on traffic in the area would be horrendous. Highway 34 already has flow issues when the trains are running. The volume of trains proposed by Martin Marietta would further impact traffic flow and cause even longer delays. Martin Marietta has estimated train traffic at approximately 100 train deliveries per month . That number is most likely underestimated or only accounts for one round-trip of each train. Traffic will be further compromised on Highway 34 by the heavy, slow-moving EXHIBIT D Li 145 D 9 vehicles that Martin Marietta would have to utilize to move their product. Additional County services would have to be utilized to deal with this issue: sheriff's department coverage of the area due to increased accidents as well as increased costs associated with road maintenance and repair. Weld County could better utilize these funds for other more deserving projects. Please do not allow Martin Marietta to proceed with the proposed rezoning. Martin Marietta would destroy a picturesque location that has the potential for commercial (not heavy industry) as well as residential growth . This area has a lot to offer Weld County and can be more than just an eyesore of a pit for concrete and asphalt. Sincerely, Rhonda Von Loh 27551 Hopi Trail Johnstown, CO 80534 r vonloh@hotmail.com Diana Aungst From: MMHighway34.com Support Form [MMHighway34.Info@martinmarietta.com] Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2015 7:24 AM To: Iindsy_Iovato@yahoo.com Subject: MMHighway34.com Support Form Lindsy Lovato 3400 S Lowell Blvd #11 -301 Denver, CO 80236 6-23-15 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15- 0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, Lindsy Lovato EXHIBIT 1 1 a Case # USR 15-0027 For Public Record Weld County Commissioners Attn: Diana Aungst, AICP, CFM Planner II Weld County Department of Planning Services 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, Colorado 80631 RE: Planning Application USR 15-0027: Martin Marietta Materials Highway 34 Development — OPPOSED Weld County Commissioners: My name is Scott Downey, l, along with my wife, own a home in Evans, Colorado. My parents own a home in Indianhead Estates West, where i lived before I married and established our home in Evans. My folks' place in Indianhead is a beautiful home, with a serenity found only in Colorado. Unfortunately, it is my understanding that Martin Marietta has an ill-conceived plan to significantly disrupt the serenity, esthetics and environment of Indianhead — I urge you to vote NO on the MMM USR when it comes before you. Having grown up in Greeley, and having spent my young adult years working in the energy industry in this part of Colorado, I am very familiar with what industrial zoning is, what is residential, and what is prime farm land in our great State. Very clearly, the proposed MMM project is HEAVY industrial, but for some illogical reason, the giant corporation has chosen to attempt to ride roughshod over local planning commissions, and place their heavy industrial plant in an area zoned future residential, but now still prime agricultural land. Such a heavy-handed effort simply makes no sense, when you observe, as I do on a daily basis, several other industrial sites in Weld County that would accommodate the MMM proposal WITHOUT the negative environmental impact that will occur at the Highway 34 site. It would be very short-sighted to place a heavy industrial plant in a residential zone, with the concomitant water, air, noise, light, olfactory and traffic pollution that plant will create. There certainly are better building sites for a heavy industrial plant within the County of Weld than the agricultural/residentially zoned Highway 34 site. Please do not vote to create additional negative environmental impact in our region, please DENY the MMM USR request. Sincerely, lll� Scott M . Downey 970-590-1167 ftaiEXHIBIT Diana Aungst From: MMHighway34.com Support Form [MMHighway34.Info@martinmarietta.com] Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2015 7:21 AM To: MMHighway34.Info@martinmarietta.com Subject: MM Highway 34 Support Form Jolene Stark 3400 S. Lowell Blvd #11 -301 Denver, CO 80236 6-23- 15 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USRI5-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15- 0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, Jolene Stark EXHIBIT 1 41-N . Diana Aungst From: MMHighway34.com Support Form [MMHighway34.Info@martinmarietta.com] Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2015 6:46 AM To: MMHighway34.Info@martinmarietta.com Subject: MM Highway 34 Support Form James Cooley 1513 Sunsetridge Rd. Highlands Ranch, CO. 80126 6/23/2015 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15- 0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, James Cooley EX BIT 1 i tiR Diana Aungst From: MMHighway34.com Support Form [MMHighway34. Info@martinmarietta.com] Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2015 6:43 AM To: MMHighway34. Info@martinmarietta.com Subject: MM Highway 34 Support Form Dianne Cooley 1513 Sunsetridge rd. Highlands Ranch, co. 80126 6/23/2015 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15- 0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, Dianne Cooley EXHIBIT 1 1 LI 5) Diana Aungst From: MMHighway34.com Support Form [MMHighway34. Info@martinmarietta.com] Sent: Monday, June 22, 2015 7:01 PM To: MMHighway34.Info@martinmarietta.com Subject: MM Highway 34 Support Form Susan Cooley 2291 W. Briarwood Ave. Littleton, CO. 80120 6/22/2015 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15- 0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, Susan Cooley EXHIBIT 1 I La_ Diana Aungst From: MMHighway34.com Support Form [MMHighway34. Info@martinmarietta.com] Sent: Monday, June 22, 2015 6:57 PM To: MMHighway34. Info@martinmarietta.com Subject: MM Highway 34 Support Form Emily Cooley 925 Park View Street Castle Rock, CO. 80120 6/22/2015 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15- 0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, Emily Cooley EXHIBIT Diana Aungst From: MMHighway34.com Support Form [MMHighway34.Info@martinmarietta.com] Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2015 8: 13 AM To: april_tranmer@yahoo.com Subject: MMHighway34.com Support Form April Tranmer 11149 Harris Way Thornton CO 80233 6/23/15 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15- 0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, April Tranmer EXHIBIT 1 1 _kt.3._ Diana Aungst From: MMHighway34.com Support Form [MMHighway34. Info@martinmarietta.com] Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2015 8: 11 AM To: MMHighway34. Info@martinmarietta.com Subject: MM Highway 34 Support Form Matthew Barry 7396 Dale Ct Westminster, Co 80030 6/23/2015 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15- 0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, Matthew Barry EXHIBIT 1 I Lat___5A Diana Aungst From: PETE STRAUB [petestraub@msn.com] Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2015 8:53 AM To: Diana Aungst Cc: Pete Straub - Work Subject: Planning Application USR 15-0027: Martin Marietta Materials Highway 34 Development Case # USR 15-0027 for Public Record Date: June 17, 2015 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst, AICP, CFM Planner II Weld County Department of Planning Services 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, Colorado 80631 Weld County Commissioners: I am a resident of Indianhead Estates West whose property will back up to the Martin Marietta Materials (MMM) plant. Indianhead Estates' community of homes has been in existence for 30 years or more. Many of us moved to this area to find needed space and tranquility from the city environment with the anticipation of enjoying retirement in such a pleasant atmosphere. For my husband and me, specifically, this meant a beautiful view of the mountains from our back deck, a quiet, friendly neighborhood providing the best of both worlds, rural with the suburban neighborhood feel. If MMM is allowed to construct and develop their planned concrete and asphalt plant our lives will be forever changed with the following impacts: • VISUAL: no longer will there be a nice rural setting as we look off our back deck but we will see heavy industrial equipment, railroad cars, heavy equipment and large trucks. • ODOR: we will have the constant odor and fumes from asphalt, diesel, concrete dust and more industrial type emissions, it is impossible and even more improbable that such emissions can be adequately mitigated. • NOISE: we will have the constant noise of the 24/7 operation of the plant, the constant noise of train cars stopping, starting, coupling and uncoupling, train engines and whistles and last but not least the engine noise of 100's of heavy trucks and the traffic noise associated with them. • HEALTH AND LOSS OF LIFESTYLE: As an asthmatic who has lived with the condition since the age of two (2), living in this area and outside the city, I have for the first time in over 50+ years been able to live without daily medication. To introduce MMM's industrial emissions to our area could and would not only diminish my ability to continue an asthma free life even with medication, but could very possibly shorten my life and/or greatly reduce my quality of life. No longer would my husband and I be able to sit on our back deck and enjoy the evening sunsets and morning light waking up the mountains; instead we would be subjected to a heavy industrial backdrop of trains, trucks and smell of asphalt and all the noise associated with a heavy industrial facility such as proposed by MMM. We would not be able to enjoy our grandchildren playing in our back yard because of these same impacts and the effects on their young and growing bodies. EXHIBIT 1 We have always known that the agricultural property behind our home would someday be developed and have no problem with a commercial, residential or some other type of non-industrial development that is compatible with the surrounding area. MMM's proposal is grossly incompatible with the surrounding area of rural residential, agriculture and existing commercially developed properties. We are certainly not against progress and as stated before, the development of the land adjoining our residential community, but in no way should it be zoned for heavy industrial use property. MMM has other sites available to them within Weld County that is better suited to this type of industrial development; we and the majority of our neighbors have no other place to go as we are heavily invested both financially and emotionally in our lovely homes in a beautiful rural setting. Imagine MMM's proposed plant and transport hub in your neighborhood before you grant MMM's proposal to be placed next to ours. Respectfully, Susie Straub 27793 Hopi Trail Loveland, CO 80534 2 Diana Aungst From: nansupp@aol.com Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2015 9:49 AM To: Diana Aungst Cc: Nancy Suppes Subject: Ed Suppes' comments on Case #USR 15-0027 In reference to the MMM development adjacent to Indianhead Estates Subdivision in Weld County, I am pleading with you to consider a DENIAL to this proposed asphalt plant. This is NOT a compatible industry to this immediate area. As I look out from my home and the deck overlooking the Rocky Mountains, I will have this facility in my direct view. With smoke, pollution, noise, smells, etc. that will go on forever, I cannot see how this can be a "good neighbor" for this community at this location. PLEASE STRONGLY CONSIDER ANOTHER LOCATION FOR THIS PLANT! ! ! Thank you, Ed Suppes EXHIBIT 1 I L.S.9 Diana Aungst From: nansupp@aol.com Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2015 9:34 AM To: Diana Aungst Cc: Nancy Suppes Subject: Case #USR 15-0027 I am respectfully requesting that the application USR 15-0027 MMM Highway 34 development be DENIED. As a resident of Weld County and in direct sight of this proposed plant, there is NO compatibility with this area for this type of industrial site. This is such a beautiful area as the entrance to Larimer County and the Rocky Mountains and also to Weld County. We do not need any more negative comments about Weld County, Greeley, their smells, etc. Let's keep this area for compatible growth, even commercial growth, but NOT another asphalt plant in this location of the county. Thank you, Nancy Suppes 6801 Commanche Ct. Johnstown, Co 80534 Sent from Windows Mail EXHIBIT i -45(1 Diana Aungst From: Leonard Leinweber [leinsweb@lpbroadband. net] Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2015 9:50 AM To: Diana Aungst Subject: Martin Marietta Materials Highway 34 Development site (USR15-0027) Case # USR 15-0027 For Public Record June 21 , 2015 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst, AICP, CFM Planner II Weld County Department of Planning Services 1555 N . 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 970-353-6100 ext. 3524; Fax : 970- 304-6498 daungst@weidgov.com EXHIBIT Dear Honorable Commissioners and Ms. Aungst, MOL D I am writing this letter to tell you how much I want you to REJECT Martin Marietta's Planning Application USR 15-0027 : Martin Marietta Materials Highway 34 Development to build an asphalt/concrete plant in my backyard. I have been perusing the list of letters sent in support of the Martin Marietta's proposed project and have found one MAJOR THEME --- the letters are from people who don 't even live in my community and most of them don 't even live in Weld County. Many of those letters have been sent from as far away as Cheyenne, New Raymer, Carr, Golden , Estes Park, Highlands Ranch , Castle Rock, Greenwood Village, Arvada, Wellington, Lyons, Bailey, Bellvue, LaPorte, Mead , 1 Longmont, Thornton , Denver, Frederick, Lakewood , Firestone, Westminster, Brighton , Hudson, Pierce, Yuma . . . Sure, it's easy for them to support a project that will not impact their neighbor hoods, counties, health , and style of living . I would have to bet that if this atrocity was going to be built in their back yard they would want you to REJECT this application , too. I pray that you do not give outsider letters any weight when making your final decision and listen to and support the Weld County residents and neighbors who are asking you to reject this application for and uncompatible, polluting, noisy, ugly, monstrosity! (And by the way, a berm is hardly the answer to making this plan compatible with the surrounding area. ) After speaking to a Martin Marietta representative at a recent meeting , Martin Marietta believes they have this project in the bag and have no other plans if it is denied . I am putting my faith in you that this is NOT A DONE DEAL, and ASK YOU AGAIN TO REJECT Martin Marietta's application ! Please keep this gateway into Weld County beautiful ! Judy Leinweber 27823 Blackfoot Road Johnstown, CO 80534 2 Diana Aungst From: MMHighway34.com Support Form [MMHighway34.Info@martinmarietta.com] Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2015 10: 17 AM To: MMHighway34. Info@martinmarietta.com Subject: MM Highway 34 Support Form Dan Green 4160 Irving Street Denver, CO 80211 06/23/15 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15- 0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, Dan Green EXHIBIT 1 1 4c5i Diana Aungst From: Leonard Leinweber [leinsweb@lpbroadband_net] Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2015 10:20 AM To: Diana Aungst Subject: Martin Marietta Materials Highway 34 Development site (USR15-0027 Case # USR 15-0027 For Public Record June 21 , 2015 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst, AICP, CFM Planner II Weld County Department of Planning Services 1555 N . 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 970-353-6100 ext. 3524; Fax : 970- 304-6498 daungst@weldgov.com Dear County Commissioners and Diana Aungst, I moved to Indianhead Estates 25 years ago when I was three years old and lived their until I went to college. Although I am an adult now and not living at home with my parents, I have a very vested interest in the proposed Martin Marietta plan to build an asphalt/concrete plant next to my parents. I don't want my parents to live their retirement years next to a toxic waist plant! Indianhead Estates is still my home and as I look to my future, I hope to one day live in parents home. I am very concerned as to how this plant will destroy the rural community I grew up in . Growth and change are inevitable, but well planned growth is vital to my future . There are other sites more compatible with this type of industry. I am asking you to deny Martin Marietta's rezoning plan and not approve the building of this plant off of highway 34 and Weld County Road 13 . Thank you for reading my request, EXHIBIT ii A 1 John Leinweber Ft. Collins, CO 2 Diana Aungst From: MMHighway34.com Support Form [MMHighway34.Info@martinmarietta.com] Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2015 11 :36 AM To: MMHighway34.Info@martinmarietta.com Subject: MM Highway 34 Support Form Emmy Hardy 6561 Urban Court Arvada, CO 80004 06/23/15 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15- 0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, Emmy Hardy EXHIBIT 1 1 qw Diana Aungst From: MMHighway34.com Support Form [MMHighway34. Info@martinmarietta.com] Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2015 10:51 AM To: tomgrueter@gmail.com Subject: MMHighway34.com Support Form Tom Grueter 16276 SW 12th Ter Ocala, FL 34473 6/23/15 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15- 0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, Tom Grueter EXHIBIT 4 9 _q_bij1/4_ Diana Aungst From: MMHighway34.com Support Form [MMHighway34.Info@martinmarietta.com] Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2015 11 :36 AM To: MMHighway34.Info@martinmarietta.com Subject: MM Highway 34 Support Form Emmy Hardy 6561 Urban Court Arvada, CO 80004 06/23/15 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15- 0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, Emmy Hardy EXHIBIT 1 1 qw Diana Aungst From: MMHighway34.com Support Form [MMHighway34. Info@martinmarietta.com] Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2015 10:51 AM To: tomgrueter@gmail.com Subject: MMHighway34.com Support Form Tom Grueter 16276 SW 12th Ter Ocala, FL 34473 6/23/15 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15- 0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, Tom Grueter EXHIBIT 4 9 _q_bij1/4_ Diana Aungst From: MMHighway34.com Support Form [MMHighway34.Info@martinmarietta.com] Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2015 10:30 AM To: MMHighway34. Info@martinmarietta.com Subject: MM Highway 34 Support Form Joel Green 6561 Urban Court Arvada, CO 80004 06/23/15 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15- 0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, Joel Green EXHIBIT 5 Diana Aungst From: MMHighway34.com Support Form [MMHighway34.Info@marttnmarietta.com] Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2015 10:28 AM To: MMHighway34.Info@martinmarietta.com Subject: MM Highway 34 Support Form Maranne Green 1693 Carr Street Lakewood CO 80214 06/23/15 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15- 0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, Maranne Green EXHIBIT 6 Diana Aungst From: MMHighway34.com Support Form [MMHighway34.Info@martinmarietta.com] Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2015 10:25 AM To: MMHighway34. Info@martinmarietta.com Subject: MM Highway 34 Support Form Rose Green 4160 Irving Street Denver CO 80211 06/23/15 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15- 0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, Rose Green EXHIBIT 7 Diana Aungst From: MMHighway34.com Support Form [MMHighway34.Info@martinmarietta.com] Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2015 10:23 AM To: MMHighway34. Info@martinmarietta.com Subject: MM Highway 34 Support Form Colette Green 4160 Irving Street Denver, CO 80211 6/23/15 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15- 0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, Colette Green EXHIBIT 8 I Mal-- Diana Aungst From: MM Highway 34 Support [MMHighway34.Info@martinmarietta.comj Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2015 11 :31 AM To: MMHighway34.Info@martinmarietta.com Subject: MMHighway34.com Support Form Tom Feola 11845 East 124th Ave Henderson, CO 80640 06/23/15 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 EXHIBIT Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing as a local contractor to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15-0027). As a contractor who has 8 employees, the success of my business is greatly dependent on the availability of cost effective building materials. The location of this asphalt/ready mix concrete plant will make it easier for my business to obtain the materials and will keep costs down, which in turn allows me to keep my costs lower. If these materials are not available, it will have a detrimental impact to my business and my employees. We will benefit from this project through our region's ability to repave local streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development thus providing for continued development and job creation for the region. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited and situated for this type of project. This project will help control the escalating construction and infrastructure costs which are outpacing the growth of income in this area by providing one of the basic building components, aggregate and related products. This project will also support the economy of Weld County through easily accessible building materials, mitigating cost increases and keeping the local economy viable. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. While I recognize a group of neighbors living near the site have voiced dissatisfaction of location of facility, I would ask the commissioners to look at the benefits of this project to the greater community and local businesses like mine that operate and employ people in Weld County and nearby locations. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! 1 Sincerely, Tom Feola 2 Diana Aungst From: MMHighway34.com Support Form [MMHighway34. info@martinmarietta.com] Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2015 10: 17 AM To: MMHighway34. Info@martinmarietta.com Subject: MM Highway 34 Support Form Dan Green 4160 Irving Street Denver, CO 80211 06/23/15 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (IJSR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15- 0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, Dan Green EXHIBIT I s Ma_ 10 Diana Aungst From: MMHighway34.com Support Form [MMHighway34.info@martinmarietta.com] Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2015 1 :39 PM To: MMHighway34.Info@martinmarietta.com Subject: MMHighway34.com Support Form Herman A. Vigil 5166 Godding Hollow Pkwy. Frederick, Co 80504 06-23-15 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: As a resident of Weld County, I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15-0027). I understand that some in our community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one of thousands of citizens who will benefit from this project though our community's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our community will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, Herman A. Vigil EXHIBIT 1 1 ab-S-- Diana Aungst From: MMHighway34.com Support Form [MMHighway34.Info@martinmarietta.com] Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2015 1 :36 PM To: MMHighway34. Info@martinmarietta.com Subject: MM Highway 34 Support Form LAURA R. 14770 ORCHARD PWKY WESTMINSTER, CO 80023 06/23/15 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15- 0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, LAURA R. EXHIBIT 2 1 470 Diana Aungst From: MMHighway34.com Support Form [MMHighway34. Info@martinmarietta.com] Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2015 1 :17 PM To: MMHighway34. Info@martinmarietta.com Subject: MM Highway 34 Support Form Romario perez 571 s. Meade st. Denver, co 80219 06/23/2015 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15- 0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, Romario perez EXHIBIT 3 I int Diana Aungst From: MMHighway34.com Support Form [MMHighway34. Info@martinmarietta.com] Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2015 1 : 15 PM To: MMHighway34.Info@martinmarietta.com Subject: MM Highway 34 Support Form LIZETTE DELGADO 4134 OSAGE ST DENVER 06/23/2015 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17thAvenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15- 0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, LIZETTE DELGADO EXHIBIT 4 I Alt_ Diana Aungst From: MM Highway 34 Support [MMHighway34.Info@martinmarietta.com] Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2015 1 : 12 PM To: MMHighway34.Info@martinmarietta.com Subject: MMHighway34.com Support Form Veronica howard 5900 Glencoe st Commerce city co 80022 06/23/15 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 EXHIBIT I . LIB Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing as a local contractor to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15-0027). As a contractor who has 5 employees, the success of my business is greatly dependent on the availability of cost effective building materials. The location of this asphalt/ready mix concrete plant will make it easier for my business to obtain the materials and will keep costs down, which in turn allows me to keep my costs lower. If these materials are not available, it will have a detrimental impact to my business and my employees. We will benefit from this project through our region's ability to repave local streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development thus providing for continued development and job creation for the region. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited and situated for this type of project. This project will help control the escalating construction and infrastructure costs which are outpacing the growth of income in this area by providing one of the basic building components, aggregate and related products. This project will also support the economy of Weld County through easily accessible building materials, mitigating cost increases and keeping the local economy viable. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. While I recognize a group of neighbors living near the site have voiced dissatisfaction of location of facility, I would ask the commissioners to look at the benefits of this project to the greater community and local businesses like mine that operate and employ people in Weld County and nearby locations. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! 5 Sincerely, Veronica howard 6 Diana Aungst From: MMHighway34.com Support Form [MMHighway34.Info@martinmarietta.com] Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2015 1 :04 PM To: MMHighway34.Info@martinmarietta.com Subject: MM Highway 34 Support Form Colton flint 5436 w 115th pl Westminster Colorado 80020 6/23/15 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15- 0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, Colton flint EXHIBIT I —3/41M_ 7 Diana Aungst From: MMHighway34.com Support Form [MMHighway34.Info@martinmarietta.comi Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2015 12:44 PM To: MMHighway34.Info@martinmarietta.com Subject: MM Highway 34 Support Form Jason Stubna 4225 Umatilla Street Denver CO 80211 6/23/2015 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (t1SR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15- 0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, Jason Stubna EXHIBIT 8 I n-1-5- Diana Aungst From: MMHighway34.com Support Form [MMHighway34. Info@martinmarietta.com] Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2015 12:33 PM To: chalonkintzley@4kpaintingdrywall.com Subject: MMHighway34.com Support Form Chalon Kintzley 3121 kntzley ct unit g laporte, co, 80535 june 23, 2015 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 EXHIBIT a 9 44 inig0 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing as a local contractor to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15-0027). As a contractor who has 25 employees, the success of my business is greatly dependent on the availability of cost effective building materials. The location of this asphalt/ready mix concrete plant will make it easier for my business to obtain the materials and will keep costs down, which in turn allows me to keep my costs lower. If these materials are not available, it will have a detrimental impact to my business and my employees. We will benefit from this project through our region's ability to repave local streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development thus providing for continued development and job creation for the region. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited and situated for this type of project. This project will help control the escalating construction and infrastructure costs which are outpacing the growth of income in this area by providing one of the basic building components, aggregate and related products. This project will also support the economy of Weld County through easily accessible building materials, mitigating cost increases and keeping the local economy viable. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. While I recognize a group of neighbors living near the site have voiced dissatisfaction of location of facility, I would ask the commissioners to look at the benefits of this project to the greater community and local businesses like mine that operate and employ people in Weld County and nearby locations. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! 9 Sincerely, Chalon Kintzley 10 Diana Aungst From: MMHighway34.com Support Form [MMHighway34. Info@martinmarietta.com] Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2015 12:29 PM To: joshkintzley@4kpaintingdrywall.com Subject: MMHighway34.com Support Form Josh Kintzley 3121 Kintzley Ct Unit G Laporte, CO, 80535 June 23, 2015 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 EXHIBIT s Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing as a local contractor to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15-0027). As a contractor who has 25 employees, the success of my business is greatly dependent on the availability of cost effective building materials. The location of this asphalt/ready mix concrete plant will make it easier for my business to obtain the materials and will keep costs down, which in turn allows me to keep my costs lower. If these materials are not available, it will have a detrimental impact to my business and my employees. We will benefit from this project through our region's ability to repave local streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development thus providing for continued development and job creation for the region. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited and situated for this type of project. This project will help control the escalating construction and infrastructure costs which are outpacing the growth of income in this area by providing one of the basic building components, aggregate and related products. This project will also support the economy of Weld County through easily accessible building materials, mitigating cost increases and keeping the local economy viable. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. While I recognize a group of neighbors living near the site have voiced dissatisfaction of location of facility, I would ask the commissioners to look at the benefits of this project to the greater community and local businesses like mine that operate and employ people in Weld County and nearby locations. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! 11 Sincerely, Josh Kintzley 12 Diana Aungst From: MMHighway34.com Support Form [MMHighway34. Info@martinmarietta.com] Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2015 1 :48 PM To: MMHighway34. Info@martinmarietta.com Subject: MM Highway 34 Support Form Art betzler 8850 w Portland ave Littleton. Co. 80128 06/23/2015 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15- 0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, Art betzler EXHIBIT.412,1 Diana Aungst From: MMHighway34.com Support Form [MMHighway34.info@martinmarietta.com] Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2015 1 :43 PM To: MMHighway34.Info@martinmarietta.com Subject: MM Highway 34 Support Form Susan Browne-Wederquist 18821 E Water Drive Unit F aurora Co 80013 06/23/2015 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15- 0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, Susan Browne-Wederquist EXHIBIT 1 ' Mis Diana Aungst From: Denise Hoover [dennyh460@msn.com] Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2015 3:27 PM To: Diana Aungst Subject: Martin Marietta Asphalt Plant Attachments: Case.docx Case # USR 15-0027 For Public Record Date: 06-24-2015 To: Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst, AICP, CFM Planner II Weld County Department of Planning Services 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, Colorado 80631 RE: Planning Application USR 15-0027: Martin Marietta Materials Highway 34 Development Weld County Commissioners: I am opposed to the construction and operation of the proposed asphalt plant being built by Martin Marietta . My objections revolve around health issues, noise concerns, water quality questions and environmental impact. This type of business is not conducive with the businesses and homes in this area, and highway 402 that runs in front of my property is not able to handle the traffic it now carries, let along adding more construction traffic from this plant. Name and Address Denise Hoover 6231 E. County Road 18 Johnstown, Co. 80534 EXHIBIT 6 I if80 Sincerely, Craig Buringa 5 Diana Aungst From: MM Highway 34 Support [MMHighway34. Info@martinmarietta.com] Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2015 3:49 PM To: MMHighway34. Info@martinmarietta.com Subject: MMHighway34.com Support Form Craig Buringa 14165 W 50th Ave. 80403 6/23/15 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 EXHIBIT i 481 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing as a local contractor to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15-0027). As a contractor who has 3 employees, the success of my business is greatly dependent on the availability of cost effective building materials. The location of this asphalt/ready mix concrete plant will make it easier for my business to obtain the materials and will keep costs down, which in turn allows me to keep my costs lower. If these materials are not available, it will have a detrimental impact to my business and my employees. We will benefit from this project through our region's ability to repave local streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development thus providing for continued development and job creation for the region. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited and situated for this type of project. This project will help control the escalating construction and infrastructure costs which are outpacing the growth of income in this area by providing one of the basic building components, aggregate and related products. This project will also support the economy of Weld County through easily accessible building materials, mitigating cost increases and keeping the local economy viable. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. While I recognize a group of neighbors living near the site have voiced dissatisfaction of location of facility, I would ask the commissioners to look at the benefits of this project to the greater community and local businesses like mine that operate and employ people in Weld County and nearby locations. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! 4 Diana Aungst From: MMHighway34.com Support Form [MMHighway34.Info@martinmarietta.coml Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2015 3:51 PM To: MMHighway34.Info@martinmarietta.com Subject: MM Highway 34 Support Form Clint Buringa 14165 W 50th ave Golden, Co. 80403 6/23/15 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USRI 5-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15- 0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, Clint Buringa EXHIBIT 3 1 41a Diana Aungst From: MMHighway34.com Support Form [MMHighway34. Info@martinmarietta.com] Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2015 3:54 PM To: MMHighway34.Info@martinmarietta.com Subject: MM Highway 34 Support Form Beth Vogel 603 E Elm st Lafayette, Co. 80026 6/23/15 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15- 0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, Beth Vogel EXHIBIT 2 a Diana Aungst From: MMHighway34.com Support Form [MMHighway34.Info@martinmarietta.com] Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2015 8: 15 PM To: ashbrook5@comcast.net Subject: MMHighway34.com Support Form Jennifer Ashbrook 8326 S. Pierce Way Littleton, Co 80128 6-23-15 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15- 0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions' s ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, Jennifer Ashbrook EXHIBIT 1 I 4IN____ Diana Aungst From: MMHighway34.com Support Form [MMHighway34.info@martinmarietta.com] Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2015 2:08 PM To: bettygrueter@gmail.com Subject: MMHighway34.com Support Form Betty Grueter 16276 SW 12th Terrace Ocala FL 34473 6-23- 15 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15- 0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, Betty Grueter EXHIBIT 1 1 LOS Diana Aungst From: MM Highway 34 Support [MMHighway34. Info@martinmarietta.com] Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2015 10:41 AM To: MMHighway34. Info@martinmarietta.com Subject: MMHighway34.com Support Form Ron Delia 907 batts ford circle Ft. Collins CO 80525 06/24/15 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 EXHIBIT Lige Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing as a local contractor to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15-0027). As a contractor who has 3 employees, the success of my business is greatly dependent on the availability of cost effective building materials. The location of this asphalt/ready mix concrete plant will make it easier for my business to obtain the materials and will keep costs down, which in turn allows me to keep my costs lower. If these materials are not available, it will have a detrimental impact to my business and my employees. We will benefit from this project through our region's ability to repave local streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development thus providing for continued development and job creation for the region. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited and situated for this type of project. This project will help control the escalating construction and infrastructure costs which are outpacing the growth of income in this area by providing one of the basic building components, aggregate and related products. This project will also support the economy of Weld County through easily accessible building materials, mitigating cost increases and keeping the local economy viable. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. While I recognize a group of neighbors living near the site have voiced dissatisfaction of location of facility, I would ask the commissioners to look at the benefits of this project to the greater community and local businesses like mine that operate and employ people in Weld County and nearby locations. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! 1 Sincerely, Ron Delia 2 Diana Aungst From: MMHighway34.com Support Form [MMHighway34.Info@martinmarietta.com] Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2015 2:48 PM To: MMHighway34. Info@martinmarietta.com Subject: MMHighway34.com Support Form David Middleton 9101 Harlequin Cir Frederick Co 80504 6-23- 15 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17thAvenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: As a resident of Weld County, I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15-0027). I understand that some in our community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one of thousands of citizens who will benefit from this project through our community's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our community will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, David Middleton EXHIBIT 1 I _AT_ Diana Aungst From: MM Highway 34 Support [MMHighway34. Info@martinmarietta.com] Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2015 3:27 PM To: MMHighway34.Info@martinmarietta.com Subject: MMHighway34.com Support Form Tony Krekeler 200 S. Wilcox St. #526 Castle Rock, CO 80104 06/23/2015 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17t11 Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 EXHIBIT i Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing as a local contractor to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15-0027). As a contractor who has 45 employees, the success of my business is greatly dependent on the availability of cost effective building materials. The location of this asphalt/ready mix concrete plant will make it easier for my business to obtain the materials and will keep costs down, which in turn allows me to keep my costs lower. If these materials are not available, it will have a detrimental impact to my business and my employees. We will benefit from this project through our region's ability to repave local streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development thus providing for continued development and job creation for the region. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited and situated for this type of project. This project will help control the escalating construction and infrastructure costs which are outpacing the growth of income in this area by providing one of the basic building components, aggregate and related products. This project will also support the economy of Weld County through easily accessible building materials, mitigating cost increases and keeping the local economy viable. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. While I recognize a group of neighbors living near the site have voiced dissatisfaction of location of facility, I would ask the commissioners to look at the benefits of this project to the greater community and local businesses like mine that operate and employ people in Weld County and nearby locations. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! 2 Sincerely, Tony Krekeler 3 RECEIVED JUN 24 2015 Name ,I2icyhcc e ( aeSitWeld County Planmu,g Apartment Street Address / S Y '-1 Rec Vc'S dr, GREELEY OFFICE City, St Zip Code 1 o CO J J e ns 4 ( c — t5 Date (tz _ $ � S+ � SI Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst ( USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners : I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15- 0027) . I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, EXHIBIT D Lemi RECEIVED HuiCi JUN 242015 •.27 -70 I TRAl c—_ A 1 ent Weld County planning Depa tm N.o k h5 to u-5 v\ I. ( ) O B'0 Sly GREELEY OFFICE J (Ail e_. Joy /,5- EXHIBIT I effib 10 : t /e 1. 0'a-?c_ i _f ,.. r.J .Q.,;,--rtfrt s 610 0- a_Ln.iii-, Ai LF, tFM P v4I 1,ea.thQ. 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In this time we have witnessed responsible growth of the Highway 34 corridor from 1-25 to Greeley. We have enjoyed a rural residence that has been free of large scale industrial sites . We are aging now and we find ourselves susceptible to air and noise pollution . Martin Marietta has made statements to the effect that their pollution resulting from the planned asphalt plant meets standards developed for other projects. We had no input into these standards and don 't wish to risk the time we have left and have our quality of life put in jeopardy for the advancement of Martin Marietta's bottom line. Martin Marietta has advised us that they will have to sweep our streets due to the large amount of particulates in the air. If they have a plan for the particulates in our lungs they have not advised us on this matter. We implore the Commissioners to reject this special use of land zoned for agricultural use. EXHIBIT Tim and Viola Michaelis 6577 Algonquin Drive Johnstown Co , 80534 timmichs@gmail . com Respectfully, Tim Michaelis �:'l-� Viola Michaelis -- ,eim M& ts Diana Aungst From: MM Highway 34 Support [MMHighway34.Info@martinmarietta.com] Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2015 1 :43 PM To: MMHighway34. Info@martinmarietta.com Subject: MMHighway34.com Support Form Ralph Martinez 7255 Ivanhoe St. Commerce City, Colorado 80022 6/24/15 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 EXHIBIT 149a 49a Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing as a local contractor to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15-0027). As a contractor who has 32 employees, the success of my business is greatly dependent on the availability of cost effective building materials. The location of this asphalt/ready mix concrete plant will make it easier for my business to obtain the materials and will keep costs down, which in turn allows me to keep my costs lower. If these materials are not available, it will have a detrimental impact to my business and my employees. We will benefit from this project through our region's ability to repave local streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development thus providing for continued development and job creation for the region. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited and situated for this type of project. This project will help control the escalating construction and infrastructure costs which are outpacing the growth of income in this area by providing one of the basic building components, aggregate and related products. This project will also support the economy of Weld County through easily accessible building materials, mitigating cost increases and keeping the local economy viable. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. While I recognize a group of neighbors living near the site have voiced dissatisfaction of location of facility, I would ask the commissioners to look at the benefits of this project to the greater community and local businesses like mine that operate and employ people in Weld County and nearby locations. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! 1 Sincerely, Ralph Martinez 2 Diana Aungst From: John Liken (jcl02@yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2015 9:10 PM To: Diana Aungst Subject: Planning Application USR 15-0027 Case # USR 15-0027 For Public Record Date: June 24, 2015 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst, AICP, CFM Planner II 1555 N. 17th Ave Greeley, Colorado 80631 970 353-6100 970 304-6498 daungst@weldgov.com Weld County Commissioners: EXHIBIT RE: Planning Application USR 15-0027: Martin Marietta Materials Highway 34 Development I jig 3 Greetings, I attended the presentation by Martin Marietta recently regarding Planning Application USR 15-0027. I kept an open mind going into the meeting, but it has become clear to me that this proposed facility is incompatible in EVERY way with our neighborhood and existing residential and agricultural zoned community. I am writing you as a concerned resident and taxpayer of many years to emphatically request that this application be denied. As an overview, by their own admission, Martin Marietta themselves spent 2 hours explaining MANY regulations, restrictions, constraints, and limits to which they must adhere in order to be approved for operation. Also cited were numerous "gray areas" of controversy which they proposed that they would "take under consideration" should they be approved to build and operate this facility. Specifically near Indianhead Estates, Highway 34 and CRs 13 & 15, and western Weld County overall, there are more incompatibility and quality of life issues than I am able to document here, but I would request that you consider a few. Air Quality I am a runner. I believe in physical fitness and have my entire life. I prefer outdoor exercise to the confines of indoor gymnasiums. Our air quality is currently excellent for rural areas, and I appreciate the fact that I am able to exercise outdoors without worrying about air quality. No resident or farmer here needs to spend hours in meetings with PowerPoint presentations attempting to convince anyone that they are "within specification" regarding AQI standards. Martin Marietta spent too much of their presentation attempting to convince us that they won't exceed the "legal limits" put forth by State of Colorado and the EPA. Clearly this is a WELL KNOWN problem with this type of industry and we want no part of it in our neighborhood. I personally have no desire to find out if Martin Marietta can be successful in meeting AQI standards. Our AQI beats these standards right now and I and the taxpayers living here sincerely request that you insure that it remain that way. Noise I know that several of our residents, myself included, work at home either occasionally or full-time. This neighborhood currently provides an exceptional environment for work concentration and productivity. Again, Martin Marietta attempted to convince us that their facility noise levels would be in the "acceptable" range established by some bureaucratic standard. I would request that Weld County remind USR applicants that they must comply with standards of the zoning requirement of the area in which they wish to locate, and not those of their own making. In other words, I and the taxpayers living here do not currently emit even minimal amounts of ongoing noise and we are counting on you to insure that it remain that way. . 1 Traffic My wife and I travel on Highway 34 almost every day of the week. Existing traffic is quite high to the extent that entry from CRs 13, and 15, can take many minutes of patience and cautious skill to accomplish. Safety is currently a concern and I have personally encountered many traffic backups as a result of accidents all along this stretch of road. Martin Marietta has admitted that they will be adding traffic consisting of 1100 round-trip semi-trucks onto and off of Highway 34. Their promise of adding a traffic light on CR13 does little to ease my concern of the added traffic burden onto this existing high-traffic location. I find this a terribly unacceptable addition to this region and would strongly request that Weld County planners seriously consider whether this excessive traffic addition is compatible with the growth plans along Highway 34. Doubtless, approval of this facility could domino to attract similar industry, and It's difficult for us to imagine that Weld County planners would want visitors' first impression as they enter this "Gateway to Weld County" is heavy industry, air pollution, safety hazards, and heavy truck traffic. Please don't allow risking this area to become known as Commerce City North! Property Values As residents of this area, we are proud of our rural homes and work hard to maintain and improve our neighborhood. This proposed facility will most certainly impact the real value -- as well as resale value -- of one of the most significant investments a homeowner has. This is one of the primary reasons we elect our county officials, that being to protect our livelihoods and neighborhoods by zoning areas properly to keep industry and residential separated. Please insure our property values are protected by honoring the existing residential/agricultural zoning requirements of this area and deny this USR. Final Thoughts and Request I was very shocked by the dishonesty and half-truth responses toward a question from a current resident who asked about fuel storage and fires at previous Martin Marietta facilities. I left the meeting with a firm belief that I was dealing with an industry that was untrustworthy and lacking in integrity and credibility. By virtue of their own presentation, I cannot accept Martin Marietta's explanations, commitments, or promises, and they've proven to me that this proposed facility is completely incompatible with the safety, quality of life, health, and future growth of our community. My sincere input to Weld County planners is that of STRONG OPPOSITION toward the approval of this project. On behalf of myself, my family, and my neighbors, please honor the existing zoning definition as it currently stands and do not allow Application USR 15-0027 to proceed. Respectfully submitted , John John and Denise Liken 6865 Algonquin Dr. Johnstown , CO 2 Diana Aungst From: MMHighway34.com Support Form [MMHighway34. Info@martinmarietta.com] Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2015 11 :04 AM To: MMHighway34. Info@martinmarietta.com Subject: MM Highway 34 Support Form Dianna Martinez 7255 Ivanhoe St. Thornton 6/24/15 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15- 0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, Dianna Martinez EXHIBIT 1 1 494 Diana Aungst From: MMHighway34.com Support Form [MMHighway34. Info@martinmarietta.com] Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2015 11 : 18 AM To: MMHighway34.Info@martinmarietta.com Subject: MM Highway 34 Support Form Jamie O'Reilly 6981 E 68th P1 Commerce City, CO 80022 06/24/2015 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15- 0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, Jamie O'Reilly EXHIBIT i Diana Aungst From: MMHighway34.com Support Form [MMHighway34.info@martinmarietta.com] Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2015 11 :21 AM To: MMHighway34.Info@martinmarietta.com Subject: MM Highway 34 Support Form Savannah Fachini 2689 E 102nd Ave Thornton 06/24/2015 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15- 0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, Savannah Fachini EXHIBIT 1 I Li % Diana Aungst From: MMHighway34.com Support Form [MMHighway34.Info@martinmarietta.com] Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2015 11 :23 AM To: MMHighway34. Info@martinmarietta.com Subject: MM Highway 34 Support Form shanel lares 2689 e. 102nd ave thornton,co 80229 06/24/2015 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15- 0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions' s ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, shanel lares EXHIBIT 1 1 Case# USR 15-0027 For Public Record Date: 06/24/15 To: Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst, AICP, CFM Planner II Weld County Department of Planning Services 1555 N 17th Ave Greeley, CO 80631 Re: Planning Application USR 15-0027: Martin Marietta Materials Hwy 34 Development Weld County Commissioners: I work one street over from County Road 13. I'm very sensitive to harsh smells. This plant will create toxic odors. This will give me headaches making it more difficult for me to do my job. I also travel CR 13 from CR 18 from South Loveland. The tremendous amount of road and train traffic this will produce is going to make it very difficult for me to get into work. I personally have a large concern for those people living nearby this operation 24/7. This is a really bad idea and I hope you reconsider this location. Thank you for your time. Mary Wheeler 4512 SCR 17 Loveland, CO 80537 m_wheeler76@yahoo.com EXHIBIT Diana Aungst From: MMHighway34.com Support Form [MMHighway34.Info@martinmarietta.com] Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 8:24 AM To: carmichaeldc@yahoo.com Subject: MMHighway34.com Support Form Daryl Carmichael Inc. 3464 S. County Rd 137 Bennett, CO 80102 6/25/2015 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 EXHIBIT I a Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing as a local contractor to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15-0027). As a contractor who has 3 employees, the success of my business is greatly dependent on the availability of cost effective building materials. The location of this asphalt/ready mix concrete plant will make it easier for my business to obtain the materials and will keep costs down, which in turn allows me to keep my costs lower. If these materials are not available, it will have a detrimental impact to my business and my employees. We will benefit from this project through our region's ability to repave local streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development thus providing for continued development and job creation for the region. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited and situated for this type of project. This project will help control the escalating construction and infrastructure costs which are outpacing the growth of income in this area by providing one of the basic building components, aggregate and related products. This project will also support the economy of Weld County through easily accessible building materials, mitigating cost increases and keeping the local economy viable. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. While I recognize a group of neighbors living near the site have voiced dissatisfaction of location of facility, I would ask the commissioners to look at the benefits of this project to the greater community and local businesses like mine that operate and employ people in Weld County and nearby locations. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! 1 Sincerely, Daryl Carmichael Inc. 2 Diana Aungst From: MMHighway34.com Support Form [MMHighway34.Info@martinmarietta.com] Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2015 1 :55 PM To: MMHighway34.Info@martinmarietta.com Subject: MMHighway34.com Support Form Jeff Reckard 935 South Fulton Fort Lupton, CO 6/24/2105 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: As a resident of Weld County, I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15-0027). I understand that some in our community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one of thousands of citizens who will benefit from this project through our community's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our community will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, Jeff Reckard EXHIBIT 1 I ZOO_ Diana Aungst From: MM Highway 34 Support [MMHighway34.Info@martinmarietta.com] Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2015 1 :57 PM To: MMHighway34. Info@martinmarietta.com Subject: MMHighway34.com Support Form Thomas Rzepka 2553 Cherryvale Ct Highland Ranch, CO 80126 06/25/2015 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 EXHIBIT Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing as a local contractor to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15-0027). As a contractor who has 280 employees, the success of my business is greatly dependent on the availability of cost effective building materials. The location of this asphalt/ready mix concrete plant will make it easier for my business to obtain the materials and will keep costs down, which in turn allows me to keep my costs lower. If these materials are not available, it will have a detrimental impact to my business and my employees. We will benefit from this project through our region's ability to repave local streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development thus providing for continued development and job creation for the region. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited and situated for this type of project. This project will help control the escalating construction and infrastructure costs which are outpacing,the growth of income in this area by providing one of the basic building components, aggregate and related products. This project will also support the economy of Weld County through easily accessible building materials, mitigating cost increases and keeping the local economy viable. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. While I recognize a group of neighbors living near the site have voiced dissatisfaction of location of facility, I would ask the commissioners to look at the benefits of this project to the greater community and local businesses like mine that operate and employ people in Weld County and nearby locations. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! 1 Sincerely, Thomas Rzepka 2 Case # USR 15-0027 For Public Record Date : June 23, 2015 To: Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst, AICP, CFM Planner II Weld County Department of Planning Services 1555 N . 17th Avenue Greeley, Colorado 80631 I'm writing in response to the possible building of the Martin Marieta Project: USR15-0027. My sister and brother in law have lived directly across the street from this proposed site for over 30 years. Barbara and Dennis Moe created a beautiful home to raise their children in and were blessed to find an adequate acreage to enjoy so many years ago! There have been many, many events at their home, including wedding receptions because of the beauty of the area. To the West. . . .they have a `million dollar view' of our beautiful Rockie Mountains. . . .and to the East. . ..a view of farmland and upscale home developments. The Moe's have treasured their home more than many people I know. They've continually `beautified' and enlarged their home. There's the greenhouse that is adorned with flowers and also the lovely garden that provides many fruits and vegetables throughout the Summer months. They just built a large, beautiful barn that has many uses. The chickens roam 'free range' blessing them and many others with fresh eggs. You see. . . .the Moe family have attempted to 'turn back the hands of time' and live like their parents — when life was filled with simple pleasures. Fast forward to today 2015 . . . . News of an unbelievable travesty has been revealed A large conglomerate desires to use prime farm land to build a structure so unworthy of this rich farmland and the people that have lived in the area and made it their home & hearth. There will be noise, dust, pollution, traffic— unbelievable traffic—and toxic air and only God knows what all. I ask the Weld County Commissioners to consider the injustice to those living close to this huge apparatus—and one could say that an Asphalt plant is one of the ugliest structures on Earth— . People like my sister and her family are looking at lower home values and `their' quality of life either incredibly altered or destroyed. Please consider if YOU were in THEIR shoes. . . These are Coloradoans that pay taxes and live by the Golden Rule. . . . They deserve your respect for this and many other reasons. Sincerely Sherrie Owen 2918 Trinity Loop Broomfield CO 80023 EXHIBIT Diana Aungst From: tbcalhoon@aol.com Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2015 9: 12 PM To: Diana Aungst Subject: re: Martin Marietta Materials Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst, AICP, CGM Planner II Weld County Department of Planning Services 1555 N. 17th Ave Greeley, CO 80631 RE: Case # USR 15-0027 June 17, 2015 Dear Weld County Commissioners My name is Tammy Brown. I have owned the property at 27400 Hopi Trail, Indianhead Estates, purchased on my birthday, June 21, 1985 for 30 years. As a widow I built my house on that property in 2002 to take care of my aging parents. My mother is 95 and loves the quiet, farm atmosphere of our property. To say that our lifestyle would be greatly affected if Martin Marietta is permitted to build their proposed monstrosity is a gross understatement. Being mindful of your time and busy schedule I am lending my strong support to the decision made by the Town Council of the Town of Johnstown "PASSED, SIGNED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED on June 15, 2015" as copied below: x V-4tr t Q9poiv v - \ EXHIBIT 503 1 D Thank you for your support of the informed decision of the Town of Johnstown Town Council. Sincerely, Tammy Brown cell phone (970) 412-8879 tbcalhoon@aol.com Tammy Brown Calhoon Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not to your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your paths. Proverbs 3: 5 & 6. 2 Case tt USR 15-0027 For Public Record Weld County Commissioners Attn: Diana Aungst, AICP, CFM Planner II Weld County Department of Planning Services 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, Colorado 80631 RE: Planning Application USR 15-0027: Martin Marietta Materials Highway 34 Development — OPPOSED Weld County Commissioners: Please accept this letter as a strong request that you DENY the above-referenced USR Application. My wife and our two sons live in Windsor; my parents, our boy's grandparents, live in Indianhead Estates West, on the south side of Highway 34. Our commute to my parent's house requires us to access 34 to get to County 15. We are opposed to the MMM USR request for several reasons, but one primary reason is the increased truck and rail traffic the project will produce; I understand that there will be an increase of somewhere in the neighborhood of 1,000 to 2,000 heavy truck trips per day on 34 (ingress/egress off County Road 13 or 15), and increased train traffic across 34. Not only will the truck and train increases cause significant wear and tear on 34, together with even more congestion and slower traffic, it will seriously increase the accident potential and increase the safety concerns that I will face each time I want to visit my parents. Also, I used to live in Greeley, and 34 is the main point of access to Greeley from the West - I cannot understand why Mayor Norton would want to mess up an already heavily used route into his city by encouraging large trucks to impede the traffic and substantially increase the chances for traffic accidents. Please heed the advice of the Planning people in our City of Windsor, the Planners in Johnstown and Greeley, and DENY this ill-planned MMM USR application. Thank You. Sinc Nathan B. Downey 970-396-8681 Jen er L. Down" EXHIBIT I Ron and Gina Beltz 5476 Fox Run Blvd_ Fredrick, Co 80504 June 24 2015 Case # USR 15-0027 For Public Record To: Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst, AICP, CFM Planner II Weld County Department of Planning Services 1555 N . 17th Avenue Greeley, Colorado 80631 RE: Planning Application USR 15-0027: Martin Marietta Materials Highway 34 Development Weld County Commissioners: Dear Commissioners: We wish to formally state our opposition to the proposed Martin Marietta Asphalt and Concrete Plant as outlined in USR-15-0027. We ask that you deny their application. For 10 years we have enjoyed having our parents living in Indianhead Estates. More precisely, we visit often and in good weather, enjoy their outdoor amenities. The proposed Martin Marietta facility would be within 500 feet of their home. I need not reiterate all the negatives. However, I would like to point out that even if they were to comply with all regulations, the amount of emissions would be enough to severely curtail our visits. Let me explain. Our youngest daughter has severe allergies and as outlined in the reports even at legal levels of emission, these pollutants would have a severe effect on our daughter. If not to the point that we could not visit at all, it would surely make for a miserable visit for our daughter. Please note we are not against the project itself but are adamantly against the location. Heavy industrial facilities should not allowed to be that close to homes and people. It simply is not compatible. Surely there is a more suitable location that doesn't destroy the lifestyles of so many Weld County residents. Please deny this application. Please note that we will make every effort to attend the hearings. However, due to work schedules and the dependency of 8 families on our day care business that may not be possible. Sincerely, Ron & Gina Beltz EXHIBIT Diana Aungst From: MMHighway34.com Support Form [MMHighway34.Info@martinmarietta.com] Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 11 : 18 AM To: MMHighway34. Info@martinmarietta.com Subject: MMHighway34.com Support Form Jason O'Dell 10677 Butte Drive longmont 6-25-15 Weld County Commissioners do Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: As a resident of Weld County, I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15-0027). I understand that some in our community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one of thousands of citizens who will benefit from this project through our community's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our community will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, Jason O'Dell EXHIBIT 1 1 Za-b-- Diana Aungst From: Gary Oplinger [goplinger@mesanetworks. net} Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 2: 15 PM To: Diana Aungst Subject: Martin Marietta Landscaping Charrette Diana -- I wanted to report to you regarding a landscaping charrette that Martin Marietta and Tetratech held last night for Indianhead, Indianhead West, and other homeowners afftected by USR 15-0027. The charrette was held at the Agrpro Conference Center in Greeley. 23 residents were in attendance. All were invited by MMM; a few were invited by MMM at my request. 3 Tetratech representatives and 2 MMM representatives also attended. . The event was civil--there were no lost tempers or name-calling, although one couple was a bit boisterous (and left early). A few observations: 1 . MMM does not recognize that our subdivisions are located on a hill, with the top of the hill about 100 feet above the level of the proposed plant. They even presented graphics that displayed the terrain as flat. Obviously, homes at the top of the hill will have a better view of the interior of the facility than do those at the bottom. 2. MMM presented a revised layout that will move the railroad spur further away from the subdivision. This loop is smaller than that proposed originally, which means that smaller trains will be needed, which means more trains will be required. 3. MMM has no control over Union Pacific schedules, which means that many trains will arrive or depart in the middle of the night. 4. Homeowners along CR 56 and CR 13 are particularly upset about the proposed plant, since they will be closer to to truck traffic. 5. MMM and their landscape architect, Barb Brunk. presented no proposals. 6. Berms have been included in the layout. They would be 10 feet tall; the trains behind them would be 10 to 14 feet tall. When asked if they would be covered with grass or another cover, there was no definitive answer. Nor was there a definitive answer regarding watering or maintenance of any such landscaping. 7. One homowner objected to the fact that an aviation safety light would be required on top of the asphalt silos. Other homeowners objected to their height in general ( 105 feet). When asked what could be done to mitigate their unsightliness, Ms. Brunk replied: "We could paint them blue." The meeting ended at 8 pm with no arguments. in conversations with fellow homeowners, the consensus was: we expected very little, and we got it. Gary Oplinger 27687 Hopi Trl Johnstown, CO 80534 Vice-President, Indianhead West HOA EXHIBIT Member, CLR-34 1 Diana Aungst From: John [jr1 mccoy@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 5:56 PM To: Diana Aungst Subject: Opposition to Martin Marietta US Highway 34 Development We would like to express our opposition to the Martin Marietta Highway 34 Development. Our concern is the traffic, both rail and auto. We live on Weld County Road 15 between the Union Pacific rail road and the Great Western rail road. Although, we understand there will be traffic controls installed along with turn lanes, at US 34 and Weld County Road 13, the increased traffic of concrete and asphalt trucks at the controlled intersection will create additional congestion. This congestion will cause some of the travelers to look to alternatives routes such as Weld County Roads 15 or 17 to and from Weld county Road 54 which goes to and from Interstate 25 and south Loveland. Traffic has already increased significantly on these three roads over the past few years. The Union Pacific Rail line that is to be used to deliver aggregate to the proposed site as well as the Great Western rail crosses county roads 15, 17 and 54. Three of these six crossing are unguarded and have limited visibility. This is agricultural area and when crops are growing visibility becomes more of an issue. This is a big safety concern. Any additional traffic on these farm roads, to also include Weld County Road 13. will also be a safety issue where farm equipment, bikers, equestrians and pedestrians often use these roads. Although there has been much concern about the impact at the proposed site at US 34 and Weld County Road 13, consideration should be given to extended areas that may not be directly impacted but will suffer from effects of that direct impact. Safety in the area is a big concern and reason for our objection to Martin Marietta Materials proposal. If it is approved, in addition to the changes at US 34 and County road 13, rail road crossings on county roads 17 and 15 should be improved with crossing guards installed at the currently unguarded crossings. Traffic will undoubtedly increase but should be anticipated and budgets and plans put in place. John & Sheryl McCoy 26360 Weld County Road 15 Johnstown Colorado, 80534 Jr1 mccoy@gmail.com EXHIBIT i zo6 Diana Aungst From: fornes419 . [fornes419@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 7:41 PM To: Diana Aungst Subject: USR-15-0027 MMM Hwy 34 Development I am writing this letter to voice my opposition to the proposed Martin Marrietta asphalt plant on Hwy 34 & WCR13 This plant if approved will clog an already over used highway. Sometimes when I am traveling to Loveland and the train is passing, the traffic blocks up for miles. What will it be like with hundreds of cement trucks, gravel trucks and the like? I am also concerned about this "gateway". This will be the first thing people will see as they enter my beloved Weld Co. We finally got rid of the smell and now this! I have also read repeated health concerns caused by asphalt production: http://chej.org/wp-content/uploads/Documents/Be%20Safe/about-precaution/documents/asphaltjlants.pdf https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/asphaltfumes/ http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2001- 110/pdfs/2001-110.pdf http://www.ehow.com/info 8410898 environmental-dangers-asphalt.html Please do not permit MMM from mining this valuable prime farm land and jeopardizing the lives and health of the community! Sincerely, David Fornes 1823 5th St. Greeley, Co. USA 80631 EXHIBIT 1 ZOCI Diana Aungst From: MMHighway34.com Support Form [MMHighway34.Info@martinmarietta.com] Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 7:55 PM To: MMHighway34.Info@martinmarietta.com Subject: MM Highway 34 Support Form THERESA PADILLA 16401 TREE HAVEN ST HUDSON CO 80642 06-25-2015 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15- 0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, THERESA PADILLA EXHIBIT z I NO June 26, 2015 David and Michelle Dirks 6809 Algonquin Dr. Johnstown, CO 80534 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Ave. Greeley, CO 80631 daungst@weldgove.com RE: Planning Application USR 15-0027: Martin Marietta Materials Highway 34 Development When my wife and I moved to Colorado in 2000, we spent nearly half a year looking for just the right neighborhood to start a family. Our primary criteria included a quiet, rural area with good air quality and minimal traffic. We envisioned our home to be a "getaway" from the cities where we worked. Indianhead Estates, which was established in 1978, exceeded our criteria and we have lived here ever since . We now have two children, one of which is susceptible to respiratory issues including the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV.) We were shocked and heartbroken to learn about Martin Marietta's proposal to build an asphalt, concrete and aggregate plant in such close proximity to our valuable properties. Everything about this proposed plant is incompatible with the reasons we moved here: the sound, light and air pollution would be intolerable and the traffic on Highway 34 would be incredibly congested and dangerous. What is even more disturbing, however, is just how misleading and downright negligent Martin Marietta's proposal is turning out to be. Flawed environmental studies In a recent publication submitted by David Kisker, Ph.D, Emissions Validation Report: MMM "Highway 34 Project" near Loveland, Colorado, an independent and prominent environmental consultant, Marjorie Klitch, determined that the environmental study performed by Stewart Environmental (paid for by Martin Marietta is so badly flawed that it cannot be considered for this project. The actual projected Air Quality Index for this facility is 117, which is rated unhealthy for children, teenagers and older adults. Flawed traffic studies A letter of opposition to MM's proposal was submitted by Ray A. Moe, former Project Manager for the City of Greeley's Current Transportation Master Plan. Mr. Moe reviewed MM's traffic impact study generated by Eugene G. Coppola, P.E. (paid for by Martin Marietta .) Critical data required for a thorough analysis, including Site Traffic and Directional Traffic demands, were merely estimated numbers provided by Martin Marietta . Mr. Moe says "...it seems like the traffic consultant is going to the fox for advice to evaluate the safety of the hen house." Yet another completely flawed study provided by Martin Marietta. Please refer to Exhibit 340 for more information. EXHIBIT O O 5 A Regional Distribution Center? According to David Kisker, Ph.D., there is evidence to suggest that Martin Marietta is planning to make the Highway 34 site a regional distribution center- not just a processing plant they describe in their proposal. This would cause even more truck traffic in both directions on Highway 34. • MM's proposal states annual production of 1.1 million tons of product per year. • David Hagerman, V.P. at Martin Marietta, was quoted in a recent Bizwest article that MMM would produce 2 million tons of product per year. • Mr. Hagerman also stated in a recent town hall meeting that truck routes from the Highway 34 site would include Ft. Collins, Longmont and Greeley- all of which have Martin Marietta facilities. • The Greeley plant is nearly "mined out." • if material was transported by rail from Wyoming into the Highway 34 site, it could then be hauled by truck to be processed by the other MM sites. All the material is transported to the Highway 34 site by rail and the extra 900,000 tons is then redistributed to Northern Colorado sites by many more trucks, which MM did not include in their misleading traffic study. The letters of support The people who are submitting these pre-written letters of support of this project (provided my Martin Marietta) do not live anywhere near this area. Therefore the noise, pollution and traffic problems will not affect them. Although we understand this proposed facility will provide economic benefit to Weld County, so would the income generated by high-end residential and retail development, as we had expected to eventually see in this parcel of land. We ask that the Weld County Planning Commission acts as described on the www.co.weld.co. us web site: "The Planning Commission members are primarily concerned with land use planning. They must consider not only those factors related to an individual parcel of land, but also how the use of the land affects the surrounding area and the community as a whole. " The cities of Johnstown, Windsor and Greeley do not want Martin Marietta here. The people surrounding the area don't want Martin Marietta here. Clearly, Martin Marietta couldn't care less. Please DENY THE USR15-0027 PERMIT APPLICATION. Respectfully,dimeDavid Dirks 9ca Cl (at-Z-je Michelle Dirks Diana Aungst From: jcrois1017@aol.com Sent: Friday, June 26, 2015 10:28 AM To: Diana Aungst Subject: Martin Marrietta Proposed plant I am a 4th generation farmer on WCR 54 and WCR 15 I farmed the land and bought crops from the previous owners for 30 years It is very productive farm ground and I hate to see it taken out of production. The plant would also increase traffic on the local roads that we move farm machinery on in our operation. I think that there is less productive ground that is already zoned Industrial that the plant could be better located on.Thank you for your consideration of other options. James Croissant (970) 218-6507 EXHIBIT b JO -Ua— JO 1 2 Diana Aungst From: MMHighway34.com Support Form [MMHighway34.Info@martinmarietta.com] Sent: Friday, June 26, 2015 2: 13 PM To: MMHighway34. Info@martinmarietta.com Subject: MMHighway34.com Support Form Rory Glaser 154 sunflower drive windsor, co. 80550 june 26, 2015 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: As a resident of Weld County, I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15-0027). I understand that some in our community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one of thousands of citizens who will benefit from this project through our community's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our community will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, Rory Glaser EXHIBIT 1 s_51,& Diana Aungst From: MMHighway34.com Support Form [MMHighway34. Info@martinmarietta.com] Sent: Friday, June 26, 2015 2:15 PM To: serupert1@gmail.com Subject: MMHighway34.com Support Form Sarah Glaser 154 sunflower dr windsor co, 80550 june 26, 2015 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: As a resident of Weld County, I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15-0027). I understand that some in our community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one of thousands of citizens who will benefit from this project through our community's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our community will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, Sarah Glaser EXHIBIT 1 1 5 Ili Diana Aungst From: MMHighway34.com Support Form [MMHighway34.Info@martinmarietta.com] Sent: Friday, June 26, 2015 2:50 PM To: tankerwags@yahoo.com Subject: MMHighway34.com Support Form Stephen Holwegner 3242 Gunnison Drive Fort Collins, CO 80525 06/26/2015 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15- 0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, Stephen Holwegner EXHIBIT 1 I Zia, Diana Aungst From: MMHighway34.com Support Form [MMHighway34.Info@martinmarietta.com] Sent: Friday, June 26, 2015 5:43 PM To: MMHighway34.Info@martinmarietta.com Subject: MM Highway 34 Support Form Cal Smith 6772 sumner st wellington co 80549 June 26, 2015 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15- 0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, Cal Smith EXHIBIT 1 1 Sib Diana Aungst From: MMHighway34.com Support Form [MMHighway34. Info@martinmarietta.com] Sent: Friday, June 26, 2015 5:46 PM To: calpatriot@q.com Subject: MMHighway34.com Support Form Monica Smith 6772 sumner st wellington co 80549 June 26, 2015 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15- 0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, Monica Smith EXHIBIT 1 Case # USR 15-0027 For Public Record Date: June 27, 2015 To: Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst, AICP, CFM Planner II Weld County Department of Planning Services 1555 N 17th Ave Greeley, Colorado 80631 RE: Planning Application USR 15-0027 : Martin Marietta Materials Highway 34 Development Weld County Commissioners: Living in the country is a privilege and blessing. We bought ninety acres twelve years ago. At that time we envisioned the beauty that this property would contribute to the surrounding area when the gravel pit was complete and the natural grass & trees would fill in . This property is Lakota Lakes Ranch located off of County Rd 54 & 15. Five families now live here to enjoy the lake and rural living, not to mention many neighbors. Our homes are just 1.5 miles from the proposed asphalt operation site. Concerns regarding the detrimental effects of this possible operation have been well expressed by a significant number of surrounding home owners and community planners. We are also alarmed due to the various negative consequences that would directly affect the wellbeing of our families: 1. Increase in traffic volume - compounding the current influx of traffic on CR 54 (HWY 402) due to commuters 2. Increased bad air quality - Our subdivision sits south and at a lower elevation than the proposed MM operation site. Currently, any dust or spray in the air flows down to fill our yards & homes. Due to this we already deal with farm dust, field chemical sprays, noise, etc. Any added toxins would be a serious hazard for our families. 3. Lower land values - in terms of resale / due to the proximity of the Martin Marietta plant, prospective buyers would be wise to look elsewhere and the homeowners would lose significant life investments. Thank you for your undivided attention in considering our expressed concerns. We are requesting that you will support the majority of the citizens who are against the location of the proposed Martin Marietta Materials Highway 34 Development. Sincerely, Todd Muckler and Debra Eberl 7142 Lakota Lakes Rd. Johnstown, CO 80534 ebedeb@juno.com EXHIBIT Diana Aungst From: Kirk Szymanski [kirkszy@hughes. net3 Sent: Sunday, June 28, 2015 2: 07 PM To: Diana Aungst Subject: USR15-0027 Dear Ms Aungst, The CLR-34 group has already pointed out a number of misleading or deceptive statements in the Martin Marietta proposal Weld County USR15-0027, as stated in their document CLR-34 Responses to MMM's Website talking points. I wish to point out an additional deception in the Martin Marietta documents . In the Visual Analysis Model Photos portion of the Martin Marietta submission , the projected view from point B shows : _ ••_I:a ' F_ .- l• 'A 1 r yfl This view from point B shows several buildings in the foreground . These buildings are deleted from the view shown from point C and D , whereas they should be shown to be extremely close to the viewing point. The image from Viewpoint D is also very misleading or deceptive. Viewpoint D is depicted as the view from the Northeast property line. However, as shown below, this view makes the site buildings appear to be far off in the distance, whereas they are relatively close. EXHIBIT 119 —r FarryrMl�a t..wt ,__- —rr �. • I, \eSa: Elt -~e-na • art I. _ l This image appears to use a 90-100 degree span of view, while normal human eyesight is in the 40 degree range, the effect being to make the site buildings appear to be much farther away than actual. In summary, these images are misleading or deceptive as a representation of the site. Due to the issues identified in this letter, as well as those previously identified by CLR-34 group, 1 ask that Weld County USR15-0027 be rejected . Kirk Szymanski 6809 E County Rd 18 Johnstown , Colorado 80534 2 1—P _I PHELPS Plan .HENSEL Build . Manage 420 Sixth Avenue RFCEIVED Greeley, Colorado 80631 970.352.6565 JUN 25 2015 Weld County Planning Department GREELEY OFFICE June 19, 2015 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst ( USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N . 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 EXHIBIT I Dear Weld County Commissioners : I am writing as a local contractor to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project ( USR15-0027). As a contractor who has 335 employees, the success of my business is greatly dependent on the availability of cost effective building materials. The location of this asphalt/ready mix concrete plant will make it easier for my business to obtain the materials and will keep costs down, which in turn allows me to keep my costs lower. If these materials are not available, it will have a detrimental impact to my business and my employees. We will benefit from this project through our region's ability to repave local streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development thus providing for continued development and job creation for the region . The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited and situated for this type of project. This project will help control the escalating construction and infrastructure costs which are outpacing the growth of income in this area by providing one of the basic building components, aggregate and related products. This project will also support the economy of Weld County through easily accessible building materials, mitigating cost increases and keeping the local economy viable. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. World- Class Innovators. Landmark Buildings. Inspiring Performance. Page 2 While I recognize a group of neighbors living near the site have voiced dissatisfaction of location of facility, I would ask the commissioners to look at the benefits of this project to the greater community and local businesses like mine that operate and employ people in Weld County and nearby locations. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response ! Sincerely, HENSEL PHELPS CONSTRUCTION CO. e e .cr/Wienaa•as „fris v President and CEO mr Eric Niesent 3125 Rifle Rd. RECEIVED Laporte, Co 80535 June 9, 2015 JUN 25 2015 vvulu County Planning uepartrnent Weld County Commissioners GREELEY OFFICE cjo Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15- 0027) . I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response ! 1 Sincerely, ?' is V. *1 Eric Niesent EXHIBIT PFCEIVED Alan Niesent 3125 Rifle Rd. JUN 25 2015 Laporte, Co 80535 June 9, 2015 Weld County Planning Department GREELEY OFFICE Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15- 0027) . I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response ! Sincerely, Alan Niesent EXHIBIT I „r3a Dianna Niesent RFCEI \IED 3125 Rifle Rd. Laporte, Co 80535 JUN 25 2015 June 9, 2015 Weld County Planning Department GREELEY OFFICE Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR1S-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15- 0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response ! Sincerely, Dianna Niesent ,1.� EXHIBIT ta32 EXHIBIT RECEIVED 5alikJUN 25 2015 Weld County Planning ue1alunenr GREELEY OFFICE S enC eAftt-iiee _du fist keuu( ijtta--1 P-A-cita-eLt"42-- -1° AZZa 14.4. 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This plant will practically be in my backyard and at the main entrance into Greeley and the surrounding towns. I would like the County Commissioners to seriously consider Denying this request for a special use permit. If this plant is approved and is built in this location, it would negatively impact my family and myself in several ways. My major concern with this plant being built here would be safety and traffic. I am a mother of two young boys and I have lived off of County Rd 15 for over 5 years. I depend on Hwy 34 to get me into Loveland, Greeley, and the surrounding areas to take my boys to school and for all other errands. Over the years I have lived here, I have noticed that Hwy 34 has gotten much more congested due to more frequent trains crossing over the Hwy and due to the population increase. It is becoming increasingly more difficult and dangerous trying to pull out from CR15 to Hwy 34. The correlation between an increase in traffic and accidents cannot be denied and I have personally witnessed this on the roads I depend on . To allow a plant like this to go in will increase these issues tenfold by bringing more trucks in and out and multiple more trains across Hwy 34 and 402. Furthermore, this plant does not meet the County or surrounding cities plans for development of this area and just doesn't seem to fit here. We moved to the country and specifically to this area to have a little peace and quiet and raise our boys in a safe environment. If you have ever been out this way, I think you would appreciate the beauty and appeal. I am concerned that by building this industrial plant here, it would take away from what this area offers and would stick out like a sore. This is why we have planning and zoning. Why would the county allow subdivisions, and PUD's and multiple single-family homes in an area, and then allow a heavy use industrial plant move in right next-door. There are so many other industrial and commercial areas being built, that I feel like we need put boundaries on some expansion to preserve some of the natural beauty and space this area provides its residents. The County obviously has the say in this case, but it makes sense to work with all municipalities when this is in the center of it all. Of course Martin Marietta can out muscle us with the money they have to hire their own experts and pay them to fight in favor of this. They can write many more form letters, asking employees and customers to sign them. They are going to say that what they are going to be doing is safe, that it will be good economically, and that it will not affect this area and the people who call this place home. However, how can reports that are EXHIBIT paid for by a private company be trusted ? Has history taught us nothing when dealing with these large corporations that continue to hurt our environment and way of life? I am asking you to take the money out of the decision for a moment and try to put yourselves in the shoes of the residents of this community. Would you want this in your own backyard? There are many different areas that a plant like this would be acceptable, primarily in an area that is zoned for this type of use. I am seriously concerned for my family, their safety, and our way of life as this is not the appropriate area for this type of facility. I appreciate your time and consideration. 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EXHIBIT 1 °Aid ei-iihiit4 711-el Sydi a"ze .-n&ed% . // d o- t�` G0�e 7 .42C6 tt t 1 /firl, rat a -GCS'/ .,eati .e 1 Ni, -41pre'v • t,atidtaalat cage" 1464j 4,fir /jla Ma "fin ckr ai . Gl .141 z PJlistecy a C.lck'Lu26, _egg-tend '7 44 Arm a , till 29, tdie c_ rad / ;a1 57: it re..g 7 fAe iairatin- litA7n pleadoli t-trajr i'll/PL-A- "In/ 4/0 ,c ea t ctiify /tat elAg4 arAr711- ' „Ali „neck, sax, aa,g., --at one _ ,e, 1 ,rietn, ro, „,,,,,,d, ,Thy Aesittic la - # A0, 9 a Diana Aungst From: MMHighway34.com Support Form [MMHighway34.Info@martinmarietta.com] Sent: Monday, June 29, 2015 7:26 AM To: Iivalou2@yahoo.com Subject: MMHighway34.com Support Form Gary Pearcy 563 Candelaria Loveland CO 80537 06/20/15 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15- 0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, Gary Pearcy EXHIBIT 1 I 5;0-- Diana Aungst From: MMHighway34.com Support Form [MMHighway34.Info@martinmarietta.com] Sent: Monday, June 29, 2015 9:55 AM To: shanahan6@q.com Subject: MMHighway34.com Support Form sonj a shanahan 520 pine dr windsor co, 80550 june 29, 2015 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: As a resident of Weld County, I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15-0027). I understand that some in our community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one of thousands of citizens who will benefit from this project through our community's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our community will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, sonja shanahan EXHIBIT Diana Aungst From: Levi Moe [Ievi_moe@hotmail.com] Sent: Monday, June 29, 2015 9:42 AM To: Diana Aungst Subject: Martin Marietta Use By Special Review Permit EXHIBIT 1 5Dcl Good day, I am sure you have received a sizeable amount of letters discussing the proposed Martin Marietta asphalt plant south of Highway 34. I thank you in advance for considering each of them . From the health and noise concerns to traffic and city council issues, I am confident that you have heard every side of the proposed project, but I wanted to take a moment to address the financial issues of the equation and why it should be summarily rejected on those grounds alone. We need to look no further than Fort Collins to see how property values within the community will be impacted by the proposed Martin Marietta construction. According to Zillow, a 4 bedroom, 4 bath residence in close proximity to the Taft Hill Road Martin Marietta plant is valued at $511k. Moving less than a mile from the plant, and you will find comparable 4 bedroom, 4 bath residences is valued at nearly $600k. Even with the $600k home still being nearby the asphalt plant, we already are seeing approximately a 12.5% impact on home values. Even applying this baseline figure to the various homes in Kelim, Indianhead Estates, and the various smaller communities found along County Road 13, we are already talking millions of dollars in real estate values being lost if the plant moves forward . It is clear that Colorado is one of the most highly prized real estate areas in the nation . The members of the community adjacent to where the proposed Martin Marietta plant fully understand that it won't forever have the open land we have come to love, but approving this construction will effectively end future home construction as well. Over the past 30 years, we have enjoyed a healthy, organic growth in the community, with new homes and developments appearing on the map. The addition of a new asphalt processing facility will forever reshape that growth projection and evolving a rural farm based community into the Loveland industrial corridor. As I am sure you already know, your peers at the Johnstown and Greeley City Councils have voiced their concerns about how this would impact their cities as well . Candidly, I understand the philosophical thinking that Martin Marietta is pitching to you . "We aren 't going to be impacting that many people," is the general understanding. In the scope of things, we are a small community. But the government is built around protecting the small man. The first time any man's freedom is trodden on, we are all damaged. While I speak for this small community, it is impossibly short sided to think that the reach of this proposed plant ends within the confines of our group. We have heard many times about the proposed traffic modifications to handle the 1, 120 daily trips into and out of the facilities and the rote that trains will play into production efforts. The idea of a stop light on Highway 34 has been introduced, which will impact the literally thousands of drivers who drive into Loveland, Greeley, Fort Collins, Denver and more through this channel each and every day. While Martin Marietta may be able to effectively speak to mitigating concerns from their plants, I am interested to hear how they will mitigate the emissions of literally millions of idling cars that will be parked on Highway 34 during train trips and red lights for their vehicles to get through each year. 1 With these additional bottlenecks on Highway 34, workers will either arrive late to work (thus impacting the financial stability of the various employers of citizens) or begin leaving earlier and arriving home later. And this is the cost that you simply cannot quantify no matter how hard you try. In no uncertain terms, the approval of a Martin Marietta plant will negatively impact the quality of lives of not only the thousands of people found in close relation to the proposed site, but the countless who travel through the area each and every day. According to the Martin Marietta, the viability of this location is greatly determined by the fact it would reduce costs with the easy access to the rail system. Looking at the first quarter numbers from the company, Martin Marietta had $691 million in profits. In fact, the company is doing so well that earlier this year they announced that a regular quarterly cash dividend per share would be paid on the Corporation 's common stock. Every political season, we hear how corporations are taking from the common man and dividing the gap between citizens further and further. If this proposed plant is approved, this is exactly what will be happening. This plant assuredly would lessen the costs that Martin Marietta must bare, but it effectively passes those costs onto citizens of the entire Northern Colorado community. I implore you, do not approve the proposed Martin Marietta construction plan. Earmark this land farming or any number of other uses. Homes are literally on the market for mere hours before being sold . A community of homes throughout the area will bring in far more tax dollars and community spending than an asphalt plant could ever imagine ever contributing. Placing the health, safety, environmental, traffic and other concerns aside, from a financial perspective this proposed Highway 34 development project would be a loss for Larimer County. Home values, tax payers, future real estate opportunities, and far more would be lost within months if this project continues. As our county commissioner, we look to you to protect the livelihoods of those in your community. Think of all of our well beings, and deny this proposal . All the best, Levi Moe 1209 North County Line Road Loveland, CO 80534 2 Diana Aungst From: MMHighway34.com Support Form [MMHighway34. Info@martinmarietta.com] Sent: Monday, June 29, 2015 9:32 AM To: jordan@bedrockslingers.com Subject: MMHighway34.com Support Form Jordan Kamps 1501 Backhoe Rd Loveland CO. 80538 6/29/2015 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 EXHIBIT g a:? _______ Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing as a local contractor to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15-0027). As a contractor who has 35 employees, the success of my business is greatly dependent on the availability of cost effective building materials. The location of this asphalt/ready mix concrete plant will make it easier for my business to obtain the materials and will keep costs down, which in turn allows me to keep my costs lower. If these materials are not available, it will have a detrimental impact to my business and my employees. We will benefit from this project through our region's ability to repave local streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development thus providing for continued development and job creation for the region. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited and situated for this type of project. This project will help control the escalating construction and infrastructure costs which are outpacing the growth of income in this area by providing one of the basic building components, aggregate and related products. This project will also support the economy of Weld County through easily accessible building materials, mitigating cost increases and keeping the local economy viable. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. While I recognize a group of neighbors living near the site have voiced dissatisfaction of location of facility, I would ask the commissioners to look at the benefits of this project to the greater community and local businesses like mine that operate and employ people in Weld County and nearby locations. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! 1 Sincerely, Jordan Kamps 2 Diana Aungst From: MMHighway34.com Support Form [MMHighway34.Info@martinmarietta.com] Sent: Monday, June 29, 2015 9:29 AM To: MMHighway34. Info@martinmarietta.com Subject: MM Highway 34 Support Form LaVon Brookhart 4412 E Mulberry #362 Fort Collins CO 80524 6/29/15 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15- 0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, LaVon Brookhart EXHIBIT 1 1 513_ Diana Aungst From: MMHighway34.com Support Form [MMHighway34.Info@martinmarietta.com] Sent: Monday, June 29, 2015 9:25 AM To: MMHighway34.Info@martinmarietta.com Subject: MMHighway34.com Support Form Kay Parks 2060 14th S.E. Loveland,Co 80537 6/29/2015 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: As a resident of Weld County, I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15-0027). I understand that some in our community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one of thousands of citizens who will benefit from this project through our community's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our community will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, Kay Parks EXHIBIT 1 i a Diana Aungst From: MMHighway34.com Support Form [MMHighway34.Info@martinmarietta.com] Sent: Monday, June 29, 2015 9: 16 AM To: justin@bedrockslingers.com Subject: MMHighway34.com Support Form Justin Griess 1501 Backhoe Rd Loveland CO. 80538 6/29/2015 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17`h Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 EXHIBIT a Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing as a local contractor to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15-0027). As a contractor who has 35 employees, the success of my business is greatly dependent on the availability of cost effective building materials. The location of this asphalt/ready mix concrete plant will make it easier for my business to obtain the materials and will keep costs down, which in turn allows me to keep my costs lower. If these materials are not available, it will have a detrimental impact to my business and my employees. We will benefit from this project through our region's ability to repave local streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development thus providing for continued development and job creation for the region. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited and situated for this type of project. This project will help control the escalating construction and infrastructure costs which are outpacing the growth of income in this area by providing one of the basic building components, aggregate and related products. This project will also support the economy of Weld County through easily accessible building materials, mitigating cost increases and keeping the local economy viable. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. While I recognize a group of neighbors living near the site have voiced dissatisfaction of location of facility, I would ask the commissioners to look at the benefits of this project to the greater community and local businesses like mine that operate and employ people in Weld County and nearby locations. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! 1 Sincerely, Justin Griess 2 Diana Aungst From: MMHighway34.com Support Form [MMHighway34.Info@martinmarietta.com] Sent: Monday, June 29, 2015 8:59 AM To: MMHighway34. Info@martinmarietta.com Subject: MMHighway34.com Support Form randy myslive 604 frye st pierce co, 80650 june 29, 2015 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: As a resident of Weld County, I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15-0027). I understand that some in our community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one of thousands of citizens who will benefit from this project through our community's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our community will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, randy myslive EXHIBIT _5&1_ Diana Aungst From: MMHighway34.com Support Form [MMHighway34.Info@martinmarietta.com] Sent: Monday, June 29, 2015 8:42 AM To: MMHighway34.Info@martinmarietta.com Subject: MM Highway 34 Support Form nevalee legg 721 skyline fort collins, co, 80521 june 29, 2015 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15- 0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, nevalee legg EXHIBIT 11 535. Diana Aungst From: MMHighway34.com Support Form [MMHighway34.Info@martinmarietta.com] Sent: Monday, June 29, 2015 8:40 AM To: shlbypplegg@aol.com Subject: MMHighway34.com Support Form rick steffen 941 east 4th street loveland, co 80537 june 29, 2015 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 f XHIBIT Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing as a local contractor to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15-0027). As a contractor who has 2 employees, the success of my business is greatly dependent on the availability of cost effective building materials. The location of this asphalt/ready mix concrete plant will make it easier for my business to obtain the materials and will keep costs down, which in turn allows me to keep my costs lower. If these materials are not available, it will have a detrimental impact to my business and my employees. We will benefit from this project through our region's ability to repave local streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development thus providing for continued development and job creation for the region. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited and situated for this type of project. This project will help control the escalating construction and infrastructure costs which are outpacing the growth of income in this area by providing one of the basic building components, aggregate and related products. This project will also support the economy of Weld County through easily accessible building materials, mitigating cost increases and keeping the local economy viable. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. While I recognize a group of neighbors living near the site have voiced dissatisfaction of location of facility, I would ask the commissioners to look at the benefits of this project to the greater community and local businesses like mine that operate and employ people in Weld County and nearby locations. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! 1 Sincerely, rick steffen 2 Diana Aungst From: MMHighway34.com Support Form [MMHighway34.Info@martinmarietta.com] Sent: Monday, June 29, 2015 8:36 AM To: thinnessteven@yahoo.com Subject: MMHighway34.com Support Form Steven Thinnes 843 wagonwheel dr ft collins 80526 june 29, 2015 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 EXHIBIT I _631. Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing as a local contractor to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15-0027). As a contractor who has 2 employees, the success of my business is greatly dependent on the availability of cost effective building materials. The location of this asphalt/ready mix concrete plant will make it easier for my business to obtain the materials and will keep costs down, which in turn allows me to keep my costs lower. If these materials are not available, it will have a detrimental impact to my business and my employees. We will benefit from this project through our region's ability to repave local streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development thus providing for continued development and job creation for the region. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited and situated for this type of project. This project will help control the escalating construction and infrastructure costs which are outpacing the growth of income in this area by providing one of the basic building components, aggregate and related products. This project will also support the economy of Weld County through easily accessible building materials, mitigating cost increases and keeping the local economy viable. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. While I recognize a group of neighbors living near the site have voiced dissatisfaction of location of facility, I would ask the commissioners to look at the benefits of this project to the greater community and local businesses like mine that operate and employ people in Weld County and nearby locations. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! 1 Sincerely, Steven Thinnes 2 Diana Aungst From: MMHighway34.com Support Form [MMHighway34. Info@martinmarietta.com] Sent: Monday, June 29, 2015 8:38 AM To: shlbypplegg@aol.com Subject: MMHighway34.com Support Form shirley legg 941 east 4th street loveland co, 80537 june 29, 2015 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 EXHIBIT I &%1(-- Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing as a local contractor to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15-0027). As a contractor who has 2 employees, the success of my business is greatly dependent on the availability of cost effective building materials. The location of this asphalt/ready mix concrete plant will make it easier for my business to obtain the materials and will keep costs down, which in turn allows me to keep my costs lower. If these materials are not available, it will have a detrimental impact to my business and my employees. We will benefit from this project through our region's ability to repave local streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development thus providing for continued development and job creation for the region. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited and situated for this type of project. This project will help control the escalating construction and infrastructure costs which are outpacing the growth of income in this area by providing one of the basic building components, aggregate and related products. This project will also support the economy of Weld County through easily accessible building materials, mitigating cost increases and keeping the local economy viable. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. While I recognize a group of neighbors living near the site have voiced dissatisfaction of location of facility, I would ask the commissioners to look at the benefits of this project to the greater community and local businesses like mine that operate and employ people in Weld County and nearby locations. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! 1 Sincerely, shirley legg 2 TO: Weld County Planning Commission Weld County Commissioners RE: Martin Marietta Materials USR 0027-15 Hello: I am writing to protest approval of this USR. I don't want it to be allowed, even with modifications. I live in Indianhead Estates; a Weld County subdivision established in 1978, which is immediately adjacent to the site of Martin Marietta's proposed mega facility and which is populated by mature voters. ABBREVIATIONS USED IN THIS LETTER: - IHE = Indianhead Estates - M3 = Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. - NECRHMP = Northeast Colorado Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan (2009) - USR-A = USR 0027-15 application - WC = Weld County - (*) = Comment made by M3 Hwy 34 project director David Hagerman at the community meeting 6/9/15 (N.B. - Wherever there's a question mark in this letter, there's usually an unanswered question in the USR-A about project safety) You have received many letters from my neighbors which enumerate the disastrous effects that this plant would have on our QUALITY OF LIFE - and I agree with them. Rather than repeating those, however, my focus will be on the threats that the plant poses to our QUANTITY OF LIFE. This facility in this location has inherent dangers that could well cause a catastrophic industrial accident. I support this contention herein and add documentation in the appendices. Why did I take this tangent? • I read the USR application (USR-A) and noticed that the asphalt plant uses hot processes (270-300 degrees F), is fueled by natural gas, produces flammable organic emissions (formaldehyde, benzene, ethyl benzene, hexane, toluene) and stores fuel on site (37,000 gallons of diesel, 24,000 gallons of emulsified asphalt compound) • I read the company's Guardian Angel Policy and noticed mention of "near misses" and "incidents," which suggested the potential for human error. • So the proposed M3 facility would have all 5 factors which in combination, or even singly, are known to cause industrial accidents. This facility is best thought of as a hazardous materials (haz mat) site - which the NECRHMP EXHIBIT 1 40 page letter1 53_1_ considers "High potential loss facilities," because of property loss costs, injuries and loss of life. • I became aware (*) that employees are not required to understand English. In an emergency with noise and panic, the conundrum of multiple languages could be disastrous, even if there were enough supervisors present who spoke those languages. Will bilingual supervisors be on site at all times? Clearly, emergencies can evolve too quickly to wait for them to be called in. What about employee languages other than English and Spanish? • I noticed the absence of important permits (air quality compliance, fuel storage, WC land use, and State engineering permits) and final design plans were "pending approval of the application" • I noticed the absence of essential information "to protect workers, the public and the environment" (M3's credo) such as plans for plant safety, fuel storage, spill prevention and storm water management • I noticed that the USR-A Emergency Action Plan section was blank • I couldn't find any engineering plans in the USR-A • The USR-A lacked details about facility components to "come on-line later" • I realized that compliance reports in the USR-A were based on extrapolations and modeling from "comparable" facilities and there were no measurements done at the proposed site (*) But since important local geographical, geological, and weather hazards were not considered, the base data - prepared by M3 paid consultants - is therefore not comparable. So how could any structural design incorporate adequate safety tolerances? • Yet USR 0027-15 was considered to be complete on 4/29/15 • Apparently, permits can't be obtained without completion of the final facility plans, but those won't be completed unless the USR-A is approved. Catch 22. • This circuitous process seemed incredible to me since having such a collection of hazardous materials and processes In one place seems a veritable recipe for disaster • In the absence of so much important data at a haz mat facility, I didn't understand how serious consideration of this application could proceed. This may be an example of how rigid adherence to the "substantial compliance" standard can actually be a hazard in itself • I'd guess that this protocol is designed to decrease County employee workload on applications which might not be approved. But M3 could have done much more to show commitment to safety issues and planning • These concerns led me to research the topic of industrial disasters and I became aware that such facilities are prone to accidents of such magnitude that usual rescue, containment and evacuation efforts are impossible. An apt analogy is the oil field fires during the Iraq war. Such fires often extinguish only when their fuel is exhausted. Industrial explosions can produce 1 kiloton of energy - equivalent to a tactical nuclear weapon (Appendix #5 - Pepcon disaster.) 2 • Such a fire or explosion could be dangerous for people and property in a wide region; residents in neighborhoods, travellers on County roads and highways (I-25 is only 2.3 miles - 5 minutes - away), people present at area shopping and business centers (Centerra), schools, hospitals (Medical Center of the Rockies, Banner) and rehabilitation facilities • These concerns led me to search for relevant County documents on industrial hazards and I read the detailed - and excellent - Northeast Colorado Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan (NECRHMP) and learned that there are many natural hazards which can cause or amplify the dangers at man-made sites; a number of which are unique to - or unusually prevalent in - the precise area of the proposed M3 site. As a resident of IHE, I can attest to these local hazards from personal experience (Appendix #11). • Reading the NECRHMP also reinforced the woeful inadequacy of the Martin Marietta Materials (M3) USR-A in regard to safety planning (see Table 1 - bottom of page "List of supporting documents"). • Oil and gas development is present and ongoing in our neighborhood where there are many pipelines. K P Kauffman will have operations under IHE and the proposed M3 site. There is an above-ground substation on the eastern edge of CR 15 in a direct, unobstructed line about 0.2 miles from M3's proposed site. Could a catastrophic explosion there cause oil/gas leaks from vibrations and shock waves? In the Pepcon Disaster (Appendix #5) shock wave concussions impacted a 10 mile radius. The NECRHMP states that "Fluctuations in the level of underground water, caused by pumping or by injecting fluids into the earth, can initiate sinking to fill the space" and that land subsidence "could be a significant hazard in Weld County due to oil and gas operations and the presence of old mines" (Appendix #11). So the absence of a geological survey - or evidence of collaborative planning with other users of the same land - is of concern. Could the planned M3 site even physically support such a huge, multi-plant site? • Recent hazardous events which were unanticipated and new to this area, like Colorado's first oil train derailment and explosion (Appendix #9) showed that such accidents can happen right here. That accident led LaSalle police chief Carl Harvey to comment "On these things it's never if, it's when" and Greeley officials were concerned since the rail line involved was so close to residential areas. • Unfortunately, nowadays, we also need to consider deliberate human actions as well (e.g. Weld County sniper[s]). Do M3 employees undergo background checks? Would there be 24/7/365 guards on duty at the facilities? How could incoming vehicles and trains be screened? What about mind-altering drugs? M3 plant employees undergo random drug testing but truckers do not. Alcohol and "pot" use would be difficult to control. • Having multiple facility components and different procedures increases the risk of accidents - especially when key personnel are on leave - as adequate cross-training is seldom possible in such a complex project (Appendix #4). 3 Will supervisors always be on-site at each facility component (asphalt plant, aggregate processing plant, concrete batch plant, recycling materials plant, etc.)? • Additionally, according to an expert (see Appendices)-3) it's common for safety measures to be ignored or actively bypassed at this type of facility under the stress of production pressure and profit motivation (Appendices 1-3). Could this happen at the proposed M3 facility with 1120 trucks/day (increasing to 2200/day over time) anxious for product during a busy summer season (when tourists are also trying to use Hwy 34)? • A railroad loop surrounds the facility to deliver raw materials and has it's own dangers. (Trucks could do this too but it would be more expensive for M3) • A bridge at the facility has it's own risks. This was recently mentioned for the first time (*). Whatever will be on it can fall off; hopefully, not a train. • Natural hazards operant at this site include fierce winds (Front Range Chinook + straight-line winds from the Great Plains with potential force of 165 mph), lightning, dust storms, wildfires, land subsidence, tornadoes. and snow and ice storms. Rapid, drastic temperature changes, high levels of precipitation and thunderstorms are common and "Some of the most ferocious hailstorms in the entire continent occur in Northeast Colorado" (NECRHMP). What a great place to locate a haz mat facility. PLEASE SEE APPENDIX #11 FOR IMPORTANT DETAILS ABOUT THESE NATURAL HAZARDS WHICH WOULD AFFECT THE PROPOSED M3 SITE, AND MORE FIRST-HAND OBSERVATIONS. • Downed power lines could spark a fire, and how would electrical surges and outages affect electronics, communication systems and automatic regulating devices at the various installations? My internet and electricity have gone out several times in the past 2 years. With our dependence on internet access, how would operations manuals be accessed during an emergency? Hard copies might have been destroyed in the `event.' • Importantly, based on my research, I realized that the mitigations that M3 has proposed, to mollify neighbors' complaints, actually contribute to the hazards. • The seemingly reassuring statement that "We cannot allow dust to cross our property" (*) is ludicrous. This cannot be prevented. All of the rolling- stock (trucks, trains) and facility processes generate dust. Externally, this area's omnipresent strong winds will amplify the problem. Internally, M3's proud commitment to decreasing dust escape into the environment with baghouses and dust walls, "backfires" since retained dust is a very dangerous substrate for dust explosions (Appendices #6 & 7) because of its greater density and surface area. This is an example of how putative compliance with one code/regulation can lead to an even greater problem. 4 - Bringing the railroad loop closer to the plant (to allegedly decrease noise to neighbors) and making the circumference smaller increases the stress on the loop and the risk of derailment (Appendix #10). - Having the rail loop surround the facility exposes the entire operation to fire risk from sparking due to train/rail contact. - And another M3 concession -"downloading" instead of "uploading" raw materials from trains (to decrease noise and dust) - could increase spark risk. - Also, since sparks from railroad tracks igniting prairie grasslands are the commonest cause of wildfires in Colorado, a 100 meter (more than 300 feet) buffer zone is mandated adjacent to railroad tracks in this State (NECRHMP). But only a 12 foot buffer zone has been mentioned (*). Can the facility comply with this regulation, considering the tighter rail loop (still 1.6 miles long to accommodate the trains with 117 cars and 4 locomotives)? - Berms (20 feet tall) would be added to decrease the unsightliness of the facility and its 80-110 foot tall stacks. But they can limit access and egress at the site during emergencies - Berms would be landscaped (likely using prairie grassland plants to conserve water [Xeriscaping]) but vegetation could be ignited (lightning, railroad sparks) and start a wildfire. Any fire at this haz mat facility could result in a "firestorm" or conflagration and set off chain- reaction explosions - Water is supposed to "Just sheet off the site" (*) but berms and the rail loop that surrounds the facility could lead to water retention on site and interfere with water egress to drainage ditches. Standing water could certainly be hazardous to plant and railroad operations - especially in the event of downed power lines (electrocution). - M3 says that their loaded trucks will be covered with tarpaulins to decrease release of toxic emissions. But the problems that Fort Collins residents are having with their M3 plant in this regard serve as a cautionary tale. M3 has stated "We're trying to make that happen there" (*) . This reinforces the importance of dis-approving the M3 Highway 34 project before it exists, rather than trying to correct the predictable debacle after the fact - M3 says to decrease noise they will have their truckers use back-up beepers that sound like duck quacks rather than the usual piercing sirens. But this could actually be more dangerous. And will truck contractors and owner-operators agree to modify their devices when that could increase their liability and when OSHA requires the alerts to be at a level above ambient noise? (Wikipedia - Backup beepers). So that promise could be form without substance - M3 has magnanimously agreed to install a traffic signal at CR 13, if approved by CoDOT, which "was planning to put one there anyway," "And we'll need longer signals" (*). At that time, CoDOT wasn't reckoning on the tremendous increase in Hwy 34 traffic, delays, gridlock and 5 dangerous infrastructure damage and safety hazard that M3 truck traffic would create - M3 says they will use noise mitigation devices inside the asphalt plant. These would decrease sound by only 7-20 db - much quieter than a lawnmower - and likely not meaningful in the multi-source din of the overall facility. But if this USR is approved they will no longer even have to pretend to comply with residential noise levels since the facility would be zoned heavy industrial and industrial noise regulation would apply. Again, form without substance. M3 is likely unaware that noise at their facility would be amplified by our winds, adding insult to injury. My house is just south of Hwy 34 and I've noticed that the usual traffic noise disappears when wind blows from the south but is amplified when wind is from the North. Noise from the proposed M3 facility would be amplified in IHE by winds from the south or west. One additional comment about noise: The 24/7/365 M3 operations would produce loud, continuous, varied and inescapable noise at IHE causing sleep deprivation and pursuant psychological distress. This fits the formal definition of torture which is nationally and internationally considered to be illegal. So noise levels may comply with County standards, but the noise pattern that the M3 facility would create is fundamentally illegal. Overall, my experience during the past 6 months with M3 has revealed many credibility gaps. So I no longer believe what they say. (Although some credibility was momentarily restored when it was conceded that M3 couldn't guarantee that an industrial disaster wouldn't happen here (*) ). In view of this, it might be wise for WC to re-examine the basis of M3's "estimated" tax revenue to Weld County - is there "spin" there too? Of course, this income - purported to be $3.6 million/year - and the promised 100 new jobs could be equaled or exceeded by new property and sales taxes and, conversely, inhibited by creating a heavy industry corridor instead of compatible residential and commercial development. The M3 tax "windfall" would also be counteracted by the cost of never-ending infrastructure repairs to Weld County and the State. M3 credibility hit a new low at the 6/9/15 community meeting when we were shown an interminable computer-generated video of what the completed facility would look like. Replete with mature evergreens and virtually invisible buildings, stockpiles, trucks or trains, it only lacked audio of Brahms' lullaby and fluffy sheep gamboling on the greensward to complete the impression of an idyllic pastoral setting even better than ours at IHE. In short, it bore no resemblance to the monstrous M3 facilities in Westminster (which I've visited), Fort Collins, or Greeley. 6 CONCLUDING REMARKS: To approve M3's USR-A which changes the 133 acre site from agricultural/residential/commercial to heavy industrial would set a dangerous precedent, permissive of additional industrial development in the Hwy 34 corridor. This is evidenced by 34LLC's rezoning initiative to convert the 63 acres between the proposed M3 site and Hwy 34 to heavy industrial for manufacturing from raw materials. Among other "spins" M3 implies that their proposed plant site is already zoned industrial because Gerrard Construction Company occupies the western parcel next to CR 13. This is untrue. That operation was considered consistent with agricultural zoning and is neither visually offensive nor noisy and has not led to a "grass roots" rebellion. Trying to imagine how Hwy 34 could accommodate even more usage from additional heavy industry, in combination with the traffic debacle that would certainly result from M3's operations, boggles the mind. (Again, we local residents are very familiar with Hwy 34 traffic). CR 13 will, in essence, cease to be a County road and become M3's private road. Is this a justifiable example of "eminent domain?" M3 states that only "local traffic" ("local" not defined) will use CR 13 south of the plant. This will likely include employees coming to and leaving work (where will they park?) and we suspect that trucks will sneak south on CR 13 and east to come up CR 17 to another stoplight, in order to access Hwy 34. If they also use CR 15 they would be blocking the one road that enters IHE ("Road not Thru") which violates another of their promises. Of note, in the 3 miles between CR 17 and the train tracks west of CR 13, there are 3 potential traffic stop-points in as many miles. Do we really need a major asphalt facility every 10 miles in Weld County? Since natural raw materials will become exhausted, maybe M3 should put it's $20 million (even more expenive if they plan a safe facility) into research and development on alternative building materials instead. It's possible that the many retiring Baby Boomers who are expected to flood into Weld County would choose quiet, scenic neighborhoods and byways with nearby goods and services, over saving $5000 on a less expensive basement foundation. They - and others - won't be attracted to a heavy industrial corridor and local realtors won't be happy. Loveland was just included in Money Magazines' "Top 20 Places to Retire" feature -July 2015. With precedent-setting incompatible planning, Weld County might even cease to be the fastest-growing County in Colorado. 7 The NECRHMP shows how detailed and comprehensive an effective safety plan must be, and emphasizes that preparations must be made in advance to have any chance for a favorable outcome. It seems to me that a substantive safety plan specific to the man-made and natural hazards at the proposed M3 facility would require intensive collaboration between experts on plant operations and procedures, engineers, County officials experienced with utilities, water supply management (what about contamination of the water supply from asphalt plants), roads and traffic, and public health as well as oil and gas company representatives, geologists and meteorologists. And such a plan should have been available to County Planners and Commissioners to review before USR 0027-15 was ever submitted. M3 doesn't seem to be very "pro-active" in this process. Maybe it's just mindless automaticity since they've done this so many times before. And they likely assume that their putative huge tax revenue contribution to WC will overwhelm any counter-efforts of the "little guys." The existing M3 USR-A with it's many missing parts and inadequate planning, such as only vague reference to cooperating with Front Range Fire Rescue and with the Office of Emergency Management in the - otherwise absent - Emergency Action Plan, does not begin to satisfy safety concerns - regardless of its apparent "substantial compliance" with adopted codes and regulations. I find much of the USR-A's content to be "substantially flawed." According to the Weld County Planning Department website, "The standard of `substantial compliance' is critical for managing scarce County resources. Substantial compliance allows the County to close those cases that fundamentally satisfy County requirements." I find this worrisome. Obviously, such standards are necessary to provide an objective basis for decision-making. However, my discussion highlights how dogged adherence to this guideline maybe be inadequate or even have dangerous repercussions, in view of the interactions of multiple, complex factors; especially when they involve human safety. Infrastructure damage and land subsidence can be made worse by the weight of surface developments such as buildings and road traffic - like 1120 trucks per day, each weighing 14-15 tons and each carrying 30-43 tons (estimated to exceed 1 million pounds of product per year) lumbering onto Hwy 34 and slowly shifting up to speed. Traffic crashes seem inevitable. I could give many other examples of safety concerns that are not addressed in the M3 USR-A, and please review the appendices for supporting data. I conclude that having this facility at this location would provide a "perfect storm" scenario for a catastrophic industrial accident and that the risks cannot be mitigated. Therefore the risk/benefit ratio is distinctly unfavorable (to anything other than M3's profit margin) and the USR 0027-15 application should be rejected. 8 Thank you for considering my comments. This is a lengthy submission but it's my only chance to "input" and I need to feel that I've done everything possible to prevent approval of this USR-A. I take hope in the sentiments expressed in your mission statements: To protect and enhance the quality of life for County residents through response to citizen concerns. A site/sight visit to Indianhead Estates and the adjacent proposed USR location might help you to better understand our issues. (We can bus you). I don't want there to be a future report called "The Weld County Martin Marietta Disaster." And I don't want to become an industrial accident casualty or fatality. And I don't want anybody else to become one either. Many residents, travellers, and business people in this area would be endangered. Maintaining the Highway 34 corridor as what it is now- the most scenic eastern access route to the Rocky Mountains - should be respected. Man cannot create such beauty, but man can destroy it forever. Shangri-la could become Dante's Inferno. Respectfully submitted Oiocp40y) K,, ,-)26-0Par430() Sharon L. Collins, MD, FACS 27811 Hopi Trl. Johnstown, Co 80534 June 23, 2015 9 LIST OF SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS TABLE 1 - EVALUATING A NEW PROJECT (NECRHMP) See below, this page APPENDIX #1 - ANATOMY OF AN ACCIDENT APPENDIX #2 - ASPHALT PLANT SAFETY PART 1 APPENDIX #3 - ASPHALT PLANT SAFETY PART 2 APPENDIX #4 - IN HOUSE PERSONNEL TRAINING - A BLUEPRINT FOR COMPANIES APPENDIX #5 - PEPCON DISASTER APPENDIX #6 - DUST EXPLOSION APPENDIX #7 - WEST PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES EXPLOSION APPENDIX #8 - ASPHALT PLANT WORKER INJURED IN EXPLOSION (Illinois) APPENDIX #9 - GREELEY TRIBUNE ARTICLE - July, 2014. Northern Colorado officials back proposed tighter regulations on oil trains (Photo of fireball and dense black smoke at LaSalle oil train derailment). APPENDIX #10 - DERAILMENT (Wikipedia) APPENDIX #11 - NECRHMP INFORMATION ON OUR LOCAL NATURAL HAZARDS WHICH COULD CAUSE AND/OR AMPLIFY ACCIDENTS AT THIS SPECIFIC M3 FACILITY SITE TABLE 1 - EVALUATING A NEW PROJECT NORTHEAST COLORADO REGIONAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN (Chapter 5) (Parentheses: My answer re the Marion Marietta USR) JUXTAPOSE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WITH HAZARD ANALYSIS: • DOES THE ACTION PROTECT LIVES (No) • DOES THE ACTION ADDRESS HAZARDS (No) • ARE THERE LIABILITY IMPLICATIONS (Yes) • DOES THE ACTION MINIMIZE THE OCCURANCE AND IMPACT OF HAZARDS IN THE COUNTY (No) - IS THERE PUBLIC SUPPORT (No) Asphalt Plant Explosion, Hot Plant Explosion 6/5/15 4:08 PM TP2N no ( #1 • 0 CONSULTING A Division of Home Page About Us Cliff Mansfield Incorporated Equipment Sales Published Ankles Services Useful Formula. Anatomy of an Accident About C4J f Plant Explosion Contact Vs by Cliff Mansfield C. M. Consulting P.O. Box 407 Odell , Oregon 97044- United States Phone: 541 -352-7942 THE ACCIDENT Fax: 541 -352-7943 it had been a long clay , in a month of long days . ].. .he Astec iZl1LOnSUI.t.P`?ir4 hounai1 .c :rp portable drum mix plant had produced nearly 5 ,000 tons of asphalt since daylight. Th.e operator had shut the plant down and loaded out what he hoped was the last truck of the day ten minutes earlier. He sat at his desk, head down on his forearms , nearly exhausted . The radio crackled to life , ‘s211 to plant , we ' ve got enough mix , 20 ahead and clean out . Same schedule for tomorrow The plant operator keyed the mike . "Ok , thanks ." He keyed his walkie-talkie and said to his ground man , " Switch the dieseling valves on the asphalt pump and then diesel out the silo ." As he spoke , the operator switched off the asphalt pump . The ground man went to the asphalt tank and saw that the pump was stopped . He closed the suction line from the pump to the tank and opened another valve which led to a 55 gallon drum http://hotplantconsulting.com/articlefifteen.html Page 1 of 5 Asphalt Plant Explosion, Hot Plant Explosion 6/5/15 4:29 PM full off.. diesel . This done the ground man climbed the ladder to the silo top and grabbed a dieseling hose installer to allow him to , lean the asphalt out of he corners of the sPo . He heard the drag g conveyor and drum start up as he directed the diesel to the. corner of the silo . Inside the control room the plant operator reached down and turned on theinject' valve to send the diesel to the drum , then started his asphalt pump . Immediately he saw a small Puff of white smoke at the drum discharge . it dissipated quickly , but was soon followed by a massive explosion . The blast traveled out the drum discharge , up the drag conveyor and down into the silo where the ground man was spraying the 51 k) with his dieseling -pose . He was engulfed in a huge fireball , .g t: ng the diesel in the silo and covering him in flames . , ; e surged back k to escape the flames and all but fell down the ladder to the ground . He screamed in agony as the flarnes seared his skin . A water truck happened to be making his rounds when he saw ))yy explosion .� 3}jj xs yi�sy�� }F {� ;�/'}e.' fast 5§� [{"�' !F a( ,S{ 'js{ ,_3,( y) the g/�� with� f ₹y FS jY{ the ex losion . 'Thinking cast he raced t ..i plant ith his truck and directed a stream of water onto the victim writhing on the ground , The lames subsided and as the water cooled his skin the groin man's cries diminished . it was a difficult 15 minutes for the ground man while he waited :f or the ambulance to arrive , At the hospital the extent of his injuries was realized . He had been severely burned over a large portion o of his body The burns ended the man ' s career, he would he on disability the rest or his life . The damage to the asphalt plant was also severe . The baghouse ri%vas completely destroyed .. Down each side of this unit a 14" x. 3 ;S" thick beam ran the full length , The explosion blasted these doss_. weJ ed beams 3 ' out of straight . The lids on top of the bag house landed nearly a mile away . The ' lames burned away most of the wiring to the asphalt tank , drum and silo . As a result of this accident this asphalt plant was out of action for many months . http://hotplantconsulting.com/articlefifteen.html#howto Page 2 of 5 Asphalt Plant Explosion, Hot Plant Explosion 6/5/ 15 4:29 PM WHAT WENT WRONG I was called in by an attorney for the plant owner ' s insurance cm pany , as part of an acc € den. 1n . 4-esti. gafflon teal‘: .i 0 :\ fy job was to try and shed some light on what at went wrong . Was there a design flaw in the asphalt pan which caused the explosion or did the plant ' s personnel ' s actions cause the accident ? rI,the first thing that jumped out at me when I read the accident report was the fact that the plant ' s personnel were using diesel in their clean -out routine . Diesel € s a very volatile fuel ,wi a flash point around 165 degrees . Why would you inject it into a 300 degree environment such, as the mixing chamber of a portable asphalt plant? To answer this question we need to understand how. the asphalt injection w asphalt system works on the c.`onte'.t� npo.� aA Yr aspha t plant . Liquid asphalt is held in a storage tank where it is maintained at an elevated temperature „ somewhere around 300 degrees . If the liquid falls below 270 degrees , depending on the asphalt, it becomes too viscous to •pump . When this happens , nothing short off. heat will lower the viscosity enough to pump . The i we want to make hotmi.x we heat our rocks to the desired temperature . then we use a pump to inject the liquid asphalt into the mixing chamber . This process requires a pump and a series of pipes in which the temperature of the asphalt a must be maintained above the 275 degree threshold we talked about earlier . To do this , factories like r stec ` acKet ' all the oil lines and the pump , the force a heated iquids heat transfer oil , through the system . At the end of the mixing g session „ most plant operators simply reverse the direction of the pump rotation inch sucks the asphalt out of the e lines and the pump . With this in mind , the question becomes'-- Why were these men injecting diesel rather. than simply sucking out the oil by reversing the pump? , o answer this question . began by examining the asphalt injection system . The first t ing noticed _ .w• was where the plant personnel had added a 5 gallon drum onto the pump pallet a : id plumbed it into the suction side of the http://hotplantconsulting.com/articlefifteen.html#howto Page 3 of 5 Asphalt Plant Explosion, Hot Plant Explosion 6/5/15 4:29 PM � £ R o ({ 3 yq y( R .� . This �r Cludic; ₹ Sa.. ekv8.� r i .. c,• the l �. k $ ,5 ,✓€. t S,'9 �LA-r- diesel pump and introduce it into the injection system . The next thing that I saw was that the Astec factory asphalt metering system had been replaced with a ' Micro Motion ' metering system . 1 also noticed that the new metering unit and the pipes added during its installation bad not been jacketed . I talked with the pat operator and was told that the installation of the ' Micro o ton ' system was hurried affair , the men concentrating on getting the plant running again as quickly as possible . Once the installation was complete , the plan' s personnel discovered that the new metering system had enough irate ena restriction that the :pump cold no longer be simply reversed to clean it out . Th s •Astec plant was r`¢ the first �q[ (�� drum S 3l +e* y{ mix ! plant 1 .ti owned s f$ t [•'�ti C(' this 3 a i.. was R rst dr um mix plant \ S$� ne'4 by particular company . Ail of their other plants ad been batch plants . It \ - as a common practice to use diesel to clean out battch. pants , so it is not hard to see why the plant personnel would revert to diesel when normal clean out protocols failed . The causal factors of this accident were now evident. Some time in the past the asphalt plant had been modified from its factory configuration , During these modifications a simple oversight led to the necessity to use diesel to clean the asphalt out of the system . This set the stage for the coming n tragedy . LESSONS LEARNED The first and foremost lesson that this incident teaches us is that there is no circumstance that diesel should be pumped a e L � asphalt� � � ( i) V ¢` and into the '1� Y through heated asphalt injection system and into heated , enclosed environment of a drum m mix asphalt plant . Its not hard to imagine the diesel heati » g up as it travels through the sections €ys pipe that were jacketed . As it passed its flash point €. i 165 degrees the only thing it needed was room to expand and oxygen to turn it into a vaporous cloud €. + explosive .ve . t got that needec room as i t e' injected n jec:ted into the heated atmosphere of the mixing chamber . The only thing missing was a source of ignition . . Y Perhaps t- i' a 1 a � caught a Y between Ai' .j-k "& a mixing '�') �� t x ignition . er hap;s it was rock cau � t be � ween mi ixin paddle http://hotplantconsulting.com/articlefifteen.html#howto Page 4 of 5 Asphalt Plant Explosion, Hot Plant Explosion 6/5/15 4:29 PM and the floor, or maybe a piece of metal rubbing against another piece of metal . Whatever the source , the diesel :ignited catastrophically , and peoples ' lives were irreversibly altered . Are your men using diesel at your asphalt plant? For additional a information on this subject or help with any problems encountered contact Cliff Mansfield , 541 - 5 -7942 , : 3 dam to 9 :00pm Pacific Standard Time . Email me- cmconsu itag@hot ► ai:. .cot Return To Top Of This Page Copyright {; 2013 C. M . Consulting. All Rights Reserved . http://hotplantconsulting.com/articlefifteen.html#howto Page 5 of 5 Asphalt Plant Safety Part 1, Hot Plant Safety Part 1 6/5/ 15 4:21 PM APPMph( C C M CC M II 0 I ff*.N CONSUL TIN Q A Division Home " 'age of Cliff Mansfield Incorporated About Us -. Sales Equipment Sales Published Articles es Services Useful Formttla ASP About Cliff Pa rt I Contact Us by Cliff Mansfield C. M. Consulting P.O. Box 407 Odell , Oregon 970-4 I tilted States Phone: 541 -332-7942 Fax: $41 -.352-7943y yy g ) can be 3 }x ` y i� {`fr j [ 77((�£ q$ }Lt� } j fatal . Asi.i halt plants very dany,ero .ts places. Accidents, sometimes J fatal . happen far too often . Most can be traced to the same coot cause: the need for production supers :=,ding common sense and normal safety practices , 'Mc incidents gg y C i £[F r iryy Y J p_ yy that. follow occurred in the western ... S . in a five year period . Sadly , they were c{IE�. on:7ultang@hoirnai1 .cot 1 (j yF �(rS�y ones. not. the �inl ones. CASE a i was little past seven o'clock in the morning . A long lit ;; of tucks h a 8 ( tt;L past .. �� xa i waited at the plant when the superintendent drove up, Numerous J' h �' � Y: � asked attempts to contact the plant by radio had failed . . " someone had ask d attempts�a.. contact`q. k plant i.. 3' s 4.c him , the superintendent x { mid have admitted he was pretty steamed when n he pulled into the yard and the plant wasn't running. 'This particular asphalt plant operator had been late on several other occasions , causing expensive delays . E,,. 1 The superintendent climbed the stairs to the batch plant's elevated , http://hotplantconsulting.com/articlefour.html#howto Page 1 of 7 Asphalt Plant Safety Part 1, Hot Plant Safety Part 1 6/5/15 4:21 PM divorced control house . It was empty . A trip into the switch room confirmed that none of the starter circuit breakers were tripped and locked out . Chu in the stockpile area he could see the loader working the piles so he knew the loader man was ready to go. As a recently promoted , ex-plant oierator he knew that time was money . He decided to get the plant running himself. A. split second after starting the pug._ mill the superintendent ! iiew his mistake . The pug's access door WM open . The fledgling. asphalt plant operator, with less than six monthsj f s pug tightening y » was years on the w job , was in the pug tig Itening a loose shank . lie 22 old , , with a wile , two kids and a long life out in front of him ,. The devastated superintendent i �g p �r 77 it r? took early .t a ., retirement . i su .1e,✓riruendent too k. ear l �� reti. 3 �. ment . Lockout-Tag Out in this incidents poor training , operator error and management i ; , Ipatie ce are to blame. There is no doubt that if the plant operator had locked out the pug- mill circuit breaker that morning he would still be alive . Pug- milk and slat conveyors are exceedingly clan '>g`. rous and notoriously unforgiving to their victims , yet nearly every accident involving them can be traced to that one simple failing by the operator. Failure to follow LOCKOUT-TAG OUT procedures . OSHA regulations ions require that the power source be disconnected . manually locked out and tagged to prevent accidental start-up before any work is performed on a piece of machinery . In this incident the operator failed to follow regulations , resulting in his death . Beyond that . another issue surfaces . The superintendent simply had no business touching anything a1 the without first ascertaining the 4plant w. location of everyone involved at the facility . He was as much at fault as y ./ the operator. CASE #2: In the southwest a few years back an asphalt plant ground man was killed while using a propane torch to light the main burner . The 'flame- eye' (a device that either confirms that the burner has lit or shuts the fuel off if not ) had failed a few days earlier and had been by-passed . in an unrelated incident the ignition transformer for the igniter had burned out. A. new one had been ordered . but was several days away , so the ground man had been using the torch regularly to fire the burner. On this occasion , according to a witness , when the man pushed the torch http://hotplantconsulting.com/articlefour.html#howto Page 2 of 7 Asphalt Plant Safety Part 1, Hot Plant Safety Part 1 6/ 5/ 15 4:21 PM int° the burner r air stream it was blown out . The giant operator, distracted by a state inspector ,, kept his finger on the stare button (F continually blowing atomized °!• �ti ` e`t. into the' drier. ! `�f,p ground ,�^{y man , 1y raw fuel �e The man , a tier some difficulty , managed to re- iigi t, the torch and again pushed it into the air stream .. This time the accumulated fuel ignited explosively severely burning the ground maan . iris. fell off the burner deck to the ,round , fracturing, his skull . He later died as a result of his injuries. CASE #3 : Another west coast plant suffered a catastrophic explosion and fire to.° similar reasons in £94. Rwt ,irately , no one was Two unrelated events combined to form a potentially lethal situation . bather in the week the plant , a Caterpillar drummer § i l a ba ghouse , suffered generator problems ss which caused the eketr c l frequency-- normally 60 cycles - •-to vary , This cause€, many problem Amon-.J., other things . it affected the ba „ douse}'s internal temperature sensors causing wildly inaccurate read i » s , These sensors control an airsolenoid which in turn controls the position of the 'slam-damper' . a safety device between the drier and the baghouse . Whenever a false temperature reading exceeded maximum it urn aati...hed the air solenoid allowing the damper to shut. This dosed oft` air flow through the drier, forcing the ptaant operator to shut down the plant iD order to reset the damper . This was a time consuming operation since the plant's main kin had to come to a complete halt before the slain -damper would open . After numerous sucl'a restarts the understandably irritated operator chained the damper an the open positron . It was an effective cure for the moment , but when the generator was repaired a few days later the damper was overlooked and left. disabled . About the same time the propane solenoid valve for the burner igniter developed a teak . It leaked bad enough to empty three gallon propane bottles m a matter of hours . Since the operator didn't have a new solenoid he decided to hook u } gallon o. h . Q r} � �a; � a twenty five ., ,rt.ii..�l.nt' bottle and simply turn it off at night until the new pan arrived . This day night J j- { f y worked fine until the day of the accident. On that morning when the operator pushed the burner start button the drier erupted in a ball of flame . The resultant fire ignited the bags in the hag sous€.` which was eventually gutted . Someone had forgotten to shut off the propane the night before . As they leaked into the drier, the heavier than air gasses pooled in the low areas of the unit . With the main exhaust damper per http://hotpiantconsulting.com/articlefour.html#howto Page 3 of 7 Asphalt Plant Safety Part 1, Hot Plant Safety Part 1 6/5/15 4:21 PM closed there was not enough air to properly purge the drier. though there was enough to pull some. into the baghouse. As a result the burner was ignited with an explosive mixture in the drier and baghouse . The drier was undamaged except for sonic singed paint . _. .,he bagh€ ,use wasn't so lucky . The slam-damper is a safety device which normally closes when a excessively high temperatures are cet.ected in the baghouse . -This limits is Hie oxygen supply and quickly suffocates any fire iia.sis e: the unit . With this safety locked in the open position there was nothing to prevent the baghouse from being destroyed . . Burner Safety Devices We take burner safety systems for granted since such things as 'pure timers' , flame -eyes' and rover-temperature' devices are built into contemporary burner controls . These systems are very reliable , normally ,ally , I what happens . in the heat of battle , when one of our safeties fails and our burner won't light? Most of us will by-pass that particular safety until we can Fix it . Sometimes several related systems can fail and by -passing them can have tragic results . hi both case ##2 and //3 the disabling of safety systems was the root cause of the accident. The incident detailed in case #r2 can be traced directly to the operator's failure to repair the burner ' fame - eye' safety device ,�e and to the ^err w i .e c b allowing ' victim f ignite the burner �.dV S!.i� w/ . ti.lx�..t �.3..i.₹�'� �� i.i �.� w�L11�.1�'a,' � .l.s�... t ��. a�. � i.l.t �E� the with a hand held torch . Repairs to any safety devices should t.aIce priority over daily operations . especially on burner systems . The amount of mix that this particular plant managed €o make while running 'crippled' could in no way con .".pensate for the loss of that mans life , it is strongly recommended that you don't disable any safety device but , under the pressures of production , out in the real world it happens . f � You must do so , the utmost effort must be made to repair that safety a Y device as soon as possible , preferably l m he same day. Extreme caution must be used when operating any eq .tipment on which the safety devices have been disabled . The best advice would be to recommend that a company carry spare parts to facilitate immediate repair of any safety system component . Any other scenario and you are asking for trouble . No amount of production is worth putting a man's life in daner. http://hotplantconsulting.com/articlefour.html#howto Page 4 of 7 Asphalt Plant Safety Part 1, Hot Plant Safety Part 1 615/15 4:21 PM CASE #4: Another propane relatedaccident ent this past sumac er illustrates the need or immediate maintenance in potentially dangerous circumstances . Sadly , this accident was fatal . Workers at a portablte drum plant in the northwest were trying to get the asphalt oil to circulate . The heat transfer oil systeni had tailed . so they were using a propane torch to heat the suction and discharge lines to the circulating pump. The shaft packing on the pump had leaked for several months , so a large accumulation of oil had built up on the frame arofun€. it and on the ground under ite Additionally ., the liner had worn through in the drier discharge collar and a large pool of diesel soaked asphalt and aggregate had amassed a few feet t away from the u p mess . When the torch ; t cited the asphalt under the circulating pump the fire quickly spread t x the asphalt under the drier. In minutes a major r.,: nt agrat:ion engulfed the area . he louder operator was instructed to take its machine up near the .flames and retrieve the company's portable weidei° which was in danger of burning . He moved forward . but the growl rig flames quickly forced him to a halt ., A 'if y year old trucker., aat(e rlip' in g to help with the welder .� < •�{_(•s a ran behind 1 the ft loader 1 yf(L♦ � £y. which� '> suddenly f. t`> �� ;.,�S over. � +�/� him. 'f{ 3 elder 0 rai i..sehi rid t.i rev' loade w ich backed ` e i . Fatally l ASSrr:; In the of >.Si of '93 a veteran asphalt plait uperat ly. arrived at his plant one morning to find that his heat transfer oil system had failed to start c.. on time so his equipment wasn't ready to run . He wasn't surprised . he'd � t'having 'r b> � ) � the ♦ S' •�p�� hadn't s•� i yet repaired 7 °,i� been having trouble with the start timer , but hadn't tespaited it. The operator started the heating system manually ,. then began adding heat with a propane torch . He had been heating a jacketed su€:tion line for about ten minutes when one of the small l braided steel lines that carries heat transfer oil to the suction line failed ,, spraying him with 300 degree oil , /Apparently .,=parentlVa as he applied heat to the heavy 3 inch steel tin€: . he had repeatedly gotten too close to the smaller line and exceeded ed it's i ^.sit causing it to rupture - e spent several months in a temperature faa�. ? �., i✓C.LLs, ii'i� �. hospital , then a year m rehabilitation , ` ioi.tir "i he still works for the ,C yy �y p•� ^fi to this ,( Will not the f �y plant . j same paving company this day � e v�4• ill not go near the asphalt p ant • CASE #6: A northwest asphalt pia {: was partially destroyed when it caught fire a i�. The Madsen , : i Nam oriented on windy S N i ;' .ay . T he R�.- adsen , 6 00 batch t>kam was http://hotplantconsulting.com/articlefour.html#howto Page 5 of 7 Asphalt Plant Safety Part 1, Hot Plant Safety Part 1 6/5/ 15 4:21 PM with the drier running north to south with the hot-stone elevator on the east sice . ...1'he plant , under the pressure of production € uotas , had been operating sixteen hours a day for almost two weeks when the accident occurred . Sometime in the previous week the burner fuel pump , located within ten feet ot. the burner , had developed a leak and had spilled enough fuel to soak the ground under the burner . At higher, production rates the seals on the hot -stone elevator leaked prodigious amounts of fines , On the clay of the accident a 40 mile- per- hour east wind drove these fines into the burner air stream where the extreme heat vitrified it . Finally , a glowing red- hot clinker fell onto the diesel soaked ground , igniting it The flames rapidly burned through the fuel lines feeding the burner fuel pump. The spreading flames quickly consumed the wirin l that fed everything from the drier back . Luckily , the operator had the p •esence of mind to run out and close the valve on his burner fuel tank . Though no one was hurt , the plant was out of action for :almost a week . Maintenance The accidents in last three cases can be traced direedy to a lack Of proper maintenance , With case .11:4 . 1f the circulation pump mul the discharge v o-• 1 collar f' . s. �b '� been t.. repaired� `C.`a.�� a manner 2 .Y and discharge c ollar at this plant �ee � repaired in manner and the timely resultant mess cleaned up2 this accident may: have never happened , And a good man would still be around telling jokes and helping those in need . In both #4 & #5 the whole scenario might have- been avoided altogether . had the heat transfer oil systems been properly maintained and had operated as the manufacturers intended . in case #6 two events combined to create a hazardous condition: the leaking fuel line and the leaking hot-stone elevator shaft seal , By themselves , neither problem was life-threatening . Together they were a blueprint for disaster. As in cases 4 & ff5 , a few minutes of repair work would have prevented the whole scenario . Two things can work at your asphalt plant to increase safety: Q.. together W Common sense and a ridged program that includes mandatory safety (✓ ~ meetings to discuss safety protocols . Effort should be made to discuss other issues in addition to the basic things like the need for hard hats . eye protection and proper clothing . In case 'II I the operator was wearing a hard hat , but it was of little use to him in the final analysis . http://hotplantconsulting.com/articlefour.html#howto Page 6 of 7 Asphalt Plant Safety Part 1, Hot Plant Safety Part 1 6/5/15 4:21 PM What all these accidents have in common is a basic disregard for safety . tinder the pressure of production quotas people did things they might not hav€, done under other circumstances . For additional information on this subject or help with any problems encountered contact Cliff Mansfield , 541 -352 -7942 ,, 7 : 3 :0am to 9 : 00pm Pacific Standard Time .o Emma, rrie- crnc:onsu Ling@hotinaitCQw Return To Top (if This Page Copyright j 2013 C. M . Consulting. All Rights Reserved. http://hotplantconsulting.com/articlefour.html#howto Page 7 of 7 Asphalt Plant Safety Part 2, Hot Plant Safety Part 2 6/ S/ 15 4:15 PM /9PP ?At o (x t • C M C A Division HHmege b :: of Cliff Mansfield Incorporated d. About 1.. tquiptnetit Sales Published Articles Services f..,s y, z x t y SAFETY Useful �Fel- it/a ASPHALT .�"� LAN. .. SA .� . . . Useful About (.711,ft Part 2 cvorzutet tis byv Cliff Mansfield _'. M. consulting, Inc. P.O. Box 407 Odell , (iregun 97011 1 Initc`il States] PART Mine: 541 --•352- 942 n aAR < I We discussed lockout-tag out accidents ; burner safety Fax: 541 -352-7943 of e, L' `�, t : k ..k «c tf'• a .:v. '• •v PART issues and the dangers poor maintenance practices . In 2 we will address some of the other areas of potential hazards and the consequences of taking them rl�ightl . Numerous a j(X 'r2 ]3 L•11� �' lurk L(lightly . around a plant,`[ awaiting the unwary . ♦ Numeroiv s other dangers rs Lurk a oun€. planRr , C;!'l"it,'i��t`�ll��ll";;� ��t� �:11'.tl"�tti � .tC)fll Electric& shock injury is cormnon , as are injuries from falls and accidents resulting from the conflicts between file rolling stock around the plant . Burns from hot asphalt It oils arc also fairly common , though rarely natal . Portable asphalt plants are especially vulnerable in these areas because of the labor intensive environment and the .number of people involved when they are being moved The following a accidents a `a e / !.X- occurred a w .,X 7 f? asphalt f., c plants • the T �e f o owinig accid� nts occur red at portable as halt plants in �e ~�five G '§ weren't I•:1 'Y ones . past years . Again , they the only ones . CASE 1 A portable � rur plant was torn down in preparation for a being http://hotplantconsulting.com/articlefive.html#howto Page 1 of 7 Asphalt Plant Safety Part 2, Hot Plant Safety Part 2 6/5/ 15 4: 15 PM move to a new location when a 30 year old plant mechanic was V y severely injured by a fall f o� the crane ball he as riding . Ica victim had been on top of the asphalt silo SS disconnecting, the t slat conveyor and then rigging the picking cables for the holding silo . Since the silo had no access ladder the man A,vas forced to find another way to the ground after hooking a .100 tun Link- Belt crane 's line to the silo rigging . As they had done many times in the past: . workers moved a 9 ton Pettibone crane next to the silo and the victim climbed onto the ball , On the trip down he lost his grip on the greasy cable and fell twenty feet to the ground . This accident was personally witnessed by the author who was at the facility to train a new operator for the company . While supervising the plant tear- down , the author became busy on another issue and tailed to spot this bit of stupidity until it was too late to stop it . CASE Z A forty year old plant operator was killed when he was electrocuted while unwiring a 10 horsepower motor on a feeder collecting conveyor. The piantn a Boeing drummer, was runninL. two shifts at the tine . The night operator had experienced problems with the belt's starter . This resulted in one set of starter contacts being burned out and rendered inoperable . No replacement contacts were available at the time , so to getrunning the operator simply wired around the bad set of contacts , leaving one leg hot at the motor all the time . Around mid- day on the next shift the motor lost a bearing and began to squeal , requiring its immediate replacement. The day, operator, unaware of the night man 's wiring modification , failed to turn off the circuit breaker to the motor and lock it out as required by law . Unfortunately . he was standing in two inches of water when he unwired the hot leg and as a result was electrocuted to death . CASE #3 : An 1 $ year old novice ground- man was severely injured when he attempted to grease the head roil on a collecting conveyor. rile chain driven unit was running at the time and the guard had been removed earlier in the day to facilitate the replacement of a broken chain . in order to grease the drive side of the head roll the victim had to reach through t.l.≥ e moving chain to access the bearing which http: // hotplantconsulting.com/articlefive.html#howto Page 2 of 7 Asphalt Plant Safety Part 2, Hot Plant Safety Part 2 6/5/15 4: 15 PM was hidden behind the drive sprocket . When he attempted to pump the grease gun his hand became entangled in the moving chain . hi an instant the victim's hands were drawn into the chain 's pinch.- point arid around the dive sprocket. Goth hands were severely mangled , requiring many operations including the amputation of several fingers on each hand . He will be on S l f (state accident insurance fund ) disability for the rest of his life . in the final analysis , all three of these accidents were due . in part . to neL4i ..ence on the part of the victim . And to a greater degree on the failure of their res ctive com ; L iii yes to provide clear and strict guidelines for use in the situations encountered by the each of i' victims . Case 1 : It is simply illegal to ride any cable on a crane unless a suitable man-basket and safety restraint belt are used _ l`l is particular plant , an older Boeing , had been moved numerous times over its career. There was plenty of time to install an approved safety ladder to provide access to the top of the silo . At this company it was an 4 M accepted practice to ride the crane ball . Evidently , no one gave any thought to the consequences until after the accident . The truly baffling part of this incident is the fact that the OSHA cc q; uired ("(PT safety equipment was on the back of a truck within fifty feet of USA where the victim hit the ground . The equipment was provided by the company who supplied the :100 ton Link-Bet crane and specifically ordered by the author. for use in the very situation that led to this accident . On a related topic: People routinely, climb around on asphalt plants whilethey are being torn down , and. surprisingly few of them are even aware a.r .. ha OSHA regulations require the use of an approved safety restraint belt whenever a person is over six feet from the ground . Other people shy away from their use because the devices are awkward and uncomfortable .nc.omtortable . This seems a petty consideration when compared with the discomfort that results from a high speed impact with the ground after falling from the top of an asphalt holding. silo . If comfort were a valid consideration in safety issues one could speculate that there \- oulu be a lot more corpses laying w � http://hotplantconsulting.com/articlefive.html#howto Page 3 of 7 Asphalt Plant Safety Part 2, Hot Plant Safety Part 2 6/5 / 15 4: 15 PM around . Few people J s S�'!ij^x # �f wear hard-hats ‘ 'trl�''��` safety glasses and { ground . A ew peo l �� okintm.aril haxd1A {a .sq sa3.et i a3�T�. Case #2 : While failure to follow published OSHA Lockout-Tact out. regulations \was the direct cause of this accideni and that issue was discussed in GARY ' I , this incident is included here to £ y■�■f♦• r>>(y'yjj fil��4 } L/y[y¢[ t'�` 70 the indifference `�'L,' • �� which some yi 7!J people '1! • yyyg � •A`��Ff•�� demonstrate with peo p lv iwap .�� potential electrical shock hazards . In this case the victim didn 't even ;other to turn off the circuit breaker as required by even the e most bassi. safety concepts , Instead , he pressed the .rotor's stop button and Opted to rely on the contacts in the starter . While we will never know for sure * it is easy to speculate that his reasO . c was 3y}/�Y/./ f long t �(•a no one i pressed (M `�7 button for the i (!^Te �'{ that as to g 0.a one the start o • he collectin .'J. ♦ convey€w the Ix`IOtOF WIRne would be dormant , He \vas rung: dead ad wrong . A contributing factor in this accident was the failure of the night 1 �° �t F • � �� `i- av� the day ♦ +�Y r. ..s•'q f �+ the potentially lethal Te ato to inform m t ��., c r operator of th A'' D IJAISE. condition he had created when he bv-nassed the motor's"'s starter eavumiQufq , contacts . Communication is a key safety issue at any H M (hot mix 8 Woo asphalt) facility ♦ The simple practice of keeping a €, al l ' - plant diary -.573 Akcht may have saved a life in this ease . (.. se #3 : Two things combined e to cause this accident , First . the y !p �y/ ♦ �{y was� F trained yr {( Y y ,ftzrounacl-man +f'f'as no'yt s f i '° in his � ♦ x' 1 1) to realize the O.: • k fo�'if ��::aa 1 dangers posedposedposedbym ing equipment ° especially chain d :•• v. 9 es . . e g young and eager to it mess' his new boss the tic: made a poor choice a life . lif v that {s�,' i hau �' t him of for the rest his e . � ' e second and. more important tant issue in this case is the failure to replace the guard over this drive unit when needed repairs were t finished earlier in the ti a �p' . With ac Ks backed up and the paving superintendent ent screaming for hot-mix ifs not hard to see how the pressure of production Quotas '>J'obah. Y influenced the operator's s a f .7 to leave the sward tt retrosy cc! t-w it was a decision k� . .iit s_ .r 3i1r ` t € 7a ♦ In ♦ 5i Lyh ! a involved �l tt k'�" "b OSHA :1 9 everyone rem-Ai-ed .led . OS -E.A levied heavy fines in this incident and. , of course , the lawsuits continue . This particular •company instituted a new policy as a result of. this accident Under no circumstances shall a niece of equipment be operated without the guards�� ° ° place . # ! b �t PERIOD !� .!' \� � i There b. ° . are exceptions •.^4 ° v appropriate � ua� ds i n lace . � E � O ,.At' 7 [here a e no exceptions to http://hotplantconsulting.com/articlefive.html#howto Page 4 of 7 Asphalt Plant Safety Part 2, Hot Plant Safety Part 2 6/5/15 4: 15 PM this rules Any employee found in violation ofthis rues subject to sI i eR. .iate and flea termination . Perhaps this is a rule that should be adopted ted by every asphalt company in this country . Other Safety issues: � is a portable area of safety that co promised at portab e asphalt plants is the conflict between truck traffic and the needs of the loader operator to access his stockpiles . Small pits , tilled with the aggregate or coming jobs , sometimes offer precious little space to set- up a plant . ;ompromises must often be made that can and do jeopardize safety . One common practice is to run the truck. traffic behind the loader at the feeders until enough aggregate can be used up to permit the construction of an alternate path . In the heat of battle the loader operator is a busy person . Sometimes , hurried past the point of conscious thought by the need to keep up with the plant , the loader operator backs away from the feeders without checking behind the machine . Since loaders have the right-of-way in almost all pits , the operator gets away with this most of the time. But not always . It seeps obvious that the utmost care, must be exercised during the time the trucks are vulnerable , yet each year trucks are wrecked and their drivers hurt . One method of co bating this problem is to have a meeting prior to the start-up of operations on the first day . The loader man and all truck drivers should discuss the ways to kererl) their respective activities safe for the others and work out a plan that its acceptable to everyone involved . One suggestion : a common CH . (citizen band) radio in the loader and one in each of the trucks can go a long way toward eliminating conflicts . Again , co m m Ullicadon is often the key to safety . Another potentially dangerous activity around portable plants is the handling of hot asphalt oils,. Each year people are bur -nc.(1 when they are careless , equipment fails or, hot oil is : €rcect into plugged lines . A hose that fails explosively under high pressure can send a surprising amount of oil in a large radius , to the peril of anyone unfortunate enough to be standing near. Properly maintained and operational pressure relief valves can help eliminate a lot of the risks . Also, a remote start stop station for the off- loading pump can http://hotplantconsulting.com/articlefive.html#howto Page 5 of 7 Asphalt Plant Safety Part 2, Hot Plant Safety Part 2 6/5/15 4:15 PM be a true asset it an accident does occur a.nd spraying oil drives everyone away from the area ♦ The flame used to heat stubborn pumps . lines and off- loading hoses can sometimes cause problems , especially in those area where housekeeping is lax . Asphalt oil fires are difficult to extinguish , once they get going , The best way to prevent l ices is to deny them a chance to get starter' in the first place. Oil messes should be cleaned up i.mmedi.ately , Any leaking fittings , hoses or shaft seals should be repaired or replaced at once . In addition . a liberal sprinkling of five and ten poun€. fire extinguishers around the off-loading area will go a long way toward minimizing the damage should an incident occur . A shovel and a modest pile of sand can also provide some insurance and are useful in cleaning up oil spills . The issue of careless people is a somewhat more difficult to deal with ., since some folks only learn in the aftef xath of an accident . I person is consistently careless and puts themselves and others at risks perhaps its time to replace the guy , even if lie is Aunt Mabel's favorite son . One common thread in all the accidents discusser. in PARTS I & was a disregard of safety issues in deference to production pressures . Asphalt plant operators often feel tremendous pressure to produce by any means possible . Unfortunately ,�- , this shifts the focus off safety and onto money . Perhaps a clear-cart set of guidelines dealing with company policy on safety issues should be € rawn up and distributed to everyone involved with the plant . Be sure to include the Paving Superintendent . This individual can exert enormous pressure on the plant operator without even realizing that he is doing t . Remember: Everyone wants to do a good job and will sometimes - gc to great lengths to get results . Often , to that end .e thin es are done that normally would not even be considered . Once again , communication is the key' to safety . When dealing with safety issues , one must keep in mind the fact that you need to be safe all the time— you need only be careless once for tragedy to strike . Luo2 es Nio tieetgag http://hotplantconsulting.com/articlefive.html#howto Page 6 of 7 Asphalt Plant Personnel training, Hot Plant Personnel training 6/ 5/15 4:29 PM AVpwiD/ X #* Y - bse C 0 C M C 0 CO L Ny. A Division Home Page of Cliff Mansfield Incorporated About Us Equipment Sales Published Articles Services (iseejul Formula l o €; Personnel ][ra .mmn . • About Oaf lue rint . small Companies s Conwci Us by Cliff Mansfield C. M. Consulting Pr°. Box 407 Odell . Oregon 97044 United States It's Sunday afternoon . The wife and kids about the Phone: >41 -352-7942 aN : -352-7943 house , happy to have you home for a day after the arind <�'/i ;:. D t e endured — endured . ..•Eor ' e ' i r=. time several a @.�:.� �' �( they' ve For the first it a 3 in y .r v months you can d (� back and relax , �� v ,` 4 r� ! ( '( '3 ; 'fyh3� ;1 Y yy b that months T'o u c a n lay f L e ax . /] o n�. a ?! i i l o n n n g new nav nR contract =; OU'VC� worked so hard;. � o : et ready for t s€ € lrr; l . tl1� i1 finally starts , All the equipment is on-sites the crews eager fOr v the start of the project . Signs are up and the flagp,ers are set to begine v control al s , s jg�j thirty , You Plan to use rental �.�Aw � � �:. traffic w.T.[ six �t h� .i. b w � 1 �( ,� a h �.� ..s. .& e . trucks s on this project ec , s•,. } been set- uparrive�o at your d asphalt plant at eight minute intervals staring at six o'clock . C The Y. x{ `v RS'" � !'!' 1.:. storage d v full 1':a• You're I he operator should have the stogy. age silo by then , opi g for a strong i s .a t so e v y last detail has been A L ' L.. �' '3. • ..Y , 6 w j * 'e every°� i ° ..`.a L d'� v i" ( !.".4 1lot e e into place , every precaution taken . . Or has it? It!s after five whent e� phonerings . Your Project Superintendent's on the line . Earlier in the day your asphalt ant operator was in a traffic accident . He's doing fine , but unfortunately he's eoing to be in the hospital for a while and it http:// hotplantconsulting.com/articletwelve.html#howto Page 1 of 8 Asphalt Plant Personnel training, Hot Plant Personnel training 6/5/15 4:29 PM may be several months before he's able to return to works Now what do you do? 1` � o ' For the larger axing companies the answer to this question is relatively simplex They either bring in an operator from one of their other plants or they, have a temporary replacement trained as part of an ongoing in-house tral f i .g program . But what if your company y is small , say one AC plant , maybe a small crusher and a seasonal paving crew , elements of hic.i are borrowed from other areas of your company? This can be a problem if you aven't planned ahead . There are companies , like mine , which provide personnel, fo ' daily operations and also provide on-site training . c .• '.. t these services are not always available at the time the need arises . Over the years I ' ve found myself at numerous small paving . organizations suffering scenarios similar to the one described above , in nearly every instance their asphalt as operator was one of tier. key people— one the company thought gh would be around forever . Managemen simply never foresaw a need to cross- train someone for his job . When things went wrong they. found themselves scrambling for a solution to a dilemma which could easily cost them a substantial amount of money . For this reason an in -house training regimen is essential for even the smallest of paving companies . At this time we will deal with the asphalt plant operator , but the issue could just as easily be the paving superintendent or grade superintendent or any other position that is key to the overall operation of a small paving spread . For some companies the hardest part is making the decision to begin a training program . Either management is unsure of the needs the personnel aren't available or the existing plant operator sees such a program as a threat to his/her job and stands in adamant opposition to the proposal . Soothing words can �', }�' ease .'� the plant `�I.� � operator's �.!' t of •q fears , �" f :.1F T� � % 5 k �. a often ease pan open a o1 ears , but t �e personnel Bon ne issue and management reluctance ctance are mow difficult to address . Money issues can be bantered about and potential http://hotplantconsulting.com/articletwelve.html#howto Page 2 of 8 Asphalt Plant Personnel training, Hot Plant Personnel training 6/5/ 15 4:29 PM lost time discussed „ but the only compelling argument will come in a situation like that described bed. above . A frank discussion on the effects of such an occurrence showd serve to dispel any reluctance . On point to consider is the fact that a back-up p operator can be utilized to reduce the amount of overtime at the company 's H :\ii facility . Once the decision is made to proceed ,. implementing a training program even it you don 't have a person to commit full time shouldn't prove that difficult , given the potential benefits of such a program . What follows ows is a synopsis of the course USC to train operators for customers . There are : :our phases of an operator's ra ni : repair , :maintenance &et familiarity 2- control room & daily l operations mix designs a ii 3 - S1 specifications 4- mechanical electrical troubleshooting 4 Litt by recommending that the company find a reasonably O O background . Oy O intelligent person with a mechanical While h e welding ing and electrical experience can be a plus , they are :not essential ii others in the company possess the requisite skills . or commercial help isavailable in time of neh•/ci . Not al small companies have sufficient staffing o provide a person dedicated full - time to the asphalt pant . t . .i er those circumstances a person • ` `o .a the company's shop is a good choice . s 1::: ..k ' !'•, r $ a' s .:k an interest'`S " � ro mechanical These people nor normally have � terest in things and are less likely to be intimidated by the nosy environment o. . an asphalt plant where many things are. happening at once . if a full -time a person is unavailable and a part- time person is 9 O ' � w O •/� T chosen them in addition to the trainees normal a duties within the company , he/she should be assigned to the asphalt plant as grou a-man'oi er for a certain number of hours per :day . Under these circumstances , the more hours the better . http://hotplantconsulting.com/articletwelve.html#howto Page 3 of 8 Asphalt Plant Personnel training, Hot Plant Personnel training 6/5/15 4:29 PM Primary activities es should include all phases of oiling and preventive maintenance , with a healthy dose or why things work this wa .y6 from the plant's lead operator . Care should e taken at this time to fully explain each and every question the person asks . The answers these people receive at this point in their training bear heavily on their attitudes later on . Additionally ,. it is essential that the trainee be involved in all • from .Q A O This plant repairs fr m " the mundane dane to the critical . is important because it gives the prospective operator a feeling of being involved in , and sense of belonging to the AC pant , It seems reasonable that a person who feels a part of something greater will do a better job than one who is mark ng time until paydazy . T.� most important^fig _ {#� part t-. }₹ q[ `�f�g spa #h e i .� l.�.lor to .S, �.fa .°t o1 the job to each a �,.Y.Fos�ective oA errator is t kYT. c p it a.� d maintenance phase . Anyone can pick- up the fundamentals of the control 400m in relatively short order , it's simply a matter of pressing g . e right buttons in the correct sequence , given a certain set of circumstances . What separates exceptional asphalt plant operators from the rest is the aN11Ev to address problems before they mushroom into a crisis that causes major downtime . To do that an >. tl operator must be int ��ately .amiiar with the machine to be operated . Familiarity only comes .from hands on experience . No amount of book learning or lecturing can replace that knowledge gained through one 's sweat . As with any training program , the length of time a trainee works as a ground-man is dir₹ect:ly proportional to the amount of tiitie they spend in that environment each day . I 've encountered situations where companies have streamlined this phase of the operator's training . Their logic;- was thatthe s person was a back - up operator , therefore tbey needn' t• t have as thorough an understanding of the equipment as the primary operator . I disagree with this premise: Under certain circumstances like Close described bed in the opening paragraphs that back- up operator could become the primary , and gaps in http://hotplantconsulting.com/articletwelve.html#howto Page 4 of 8 Asphalt Plant Personnel training, Hot Plant Personnel training 6/5/15 4:29 PM his training could surface in costly manifestations si of shattered parts . Broken machinery costs money to repair . But more importantly it fails to make money while it's idle . Some people shrug off that air ument , but .lid like to point out that in reality it's the only reason ason for a paving company to own a pact . On the other hand an argument can be made to lightly cover such issues as conveyor trough t.ng rolls and the like where the daily maintenance tenance schedule is limited to visual inspection like and instead concentrate on things ike dryer trunnions , slat conveyors , belt tensions and a comprehensive greasing •^� r P o � � individual routines This issue is one best decided by companies , but bear in mind that the more he trainee learns S. thi s is period of their training the y..I 10 e successful their e 1 transition to -lead operator will be at soine future date . Once the trainee begins to demonstrate air≥ understanding of the hot in i x processes and the function of the different components , try to move the - 1 into the control -room for short in (/ � driver's x{q `�q }( ( ( Y 2 d ♦t} icy to stints the d ri T' �r n 's seat ,fi . During this time v�. i t i s essential g `cement. in the tra € nee{s mind the fact that if things don 't work 2 (� need Y ^^�� c„� outside , there's no need for anyone to occupy the operator's cairn the air-conditioned cornsout of the control room . At this point it is advantageous to insulate aate the trainee from the worry of mix desig s or specifications . it's best f someone else addresses these issues until such time as the new operator has a firm grasp on the job at and . os £ companies have a member of management whose attention is firmly f. o t the e irml focused . n these issues and , should th€ need arise , would be able to guide the trainee through any adjustments to e made . As time progresses , gradually allow the trainee more and more time in the control oo . Care must: ust be used to assure t fat the individual 's training doesn't proceed at such a pace as to confuse the person . A clear focus on the phases of the job will ro uce a better trained employee in the long run than will a hurried curriculum http://hotplantconsulting.com/articletwelve.html#howto Page 5 of 8 Asphalt Plant Personnel training, Hot Plant Personnel training 6/ 5/15 4:29 PM As the trainee becomes more familiar with the day to day o• plant operations a . d begins to feel condonable at the controls it might be a good idea to send them out with the paving crew 'Ibis ,q ,q for a few days . would' o .l 'd give them a sense o. .. purpose s what they are learning , It would also allow them to see what their product is used for and the reasons why the pavers sometimes 1 ►.es call for hotter/ cooler temperatures or courser/finer • > y mixes under certain conditions . �he best plant operators have a certain amount of empathy for t o cre ��1 s who are using their mix , and: again , experience is an unparalleled instructor . Once � �y j y is competent p ¢ y ' facility y4 6 0 the trainee is 1iompe e "{,_ t to operate the f H \1 A aci ty it is time k • C a �S . R' design Yi � f9 1• 'Y� 16"gyp ' � � time to begin training in mix desi .� specifications . Most operators don' t get involved in the actual submission of mix designs . Their .job is to make the plant produce a product which satisfies those des ns . While this skill is only acquired �J with time Inc. experience , a few days working in the CO! u pa y 's Quality C: O: t -o ..,ab will go a Iong way toward helping the individual understand what effect , for instance , a two! .c t f:.� change 67� .. � the sand �a ; � has i� on passing i " e t�'� o percent c ane i .� san.a. ratio �. as percent passi the quarter screen . To someone who has never been expose€. to them , these principles are as alien as brain surgery and only intimidating . a tit less Lab time can. go a long way toward de- mystifying this phase of the job . b The skill that will take the most effort to acquire is the ability to troubleshoot the pktnt . Most times mechanic& problems are self explanatory : It's not hard to see why the dryer won't turn when the drive belts are lying on t e ground under the gearbox . But electronic: troubleshooting is different story . For example: o me operators , even after years of experience , still find tii.emse ves at a loss to figure out why a P a sey belt scale suddenly looses its read -out . Unless the wiring is ripped out of the belt speed sensor or something equally as obvious these people have to call for help . We all have at one time or another so a well stocked Rolodex is an essential tool at any asphalt facility . Repair companies http://hotplantconsulting.com/articletwelve.html#howto Page 6 of 8 Asphalt Plant Personnel training, Hot Plant Personnel training 6/5/15 4:29 PM specializing in electronics abound for good reason . In recent years advar ces in computerized M..7. plant controls have simplified plant o ;eratious i ri teasurab y .g but in doing so those systems have become so complicated that only the most experienced plant operators have the exposure needed to generate any kind of diagnostic skills in contemporary af} ji 4v 1�y e c i.roi� `i.Y s Several companies are offering ' Plant operator workshops ' , and it is a very good idea ea to enroll the trainee in as broad a cross- section of these as are available in the area , No amount / A X o �J �' wasted ₹� .� �# when��.] o comes� �A � to 4 � HMA� � 6�J /Y � M Y ff T Nil( o :� training is wasted �� hen . t comes au H �' A facility , it msPtificr must be remembered that an AC plant is a complex facility . which is probably why everyone doesn' t Operate one . t o train a good plant operator requires consu I i- late patience and a willingness to risk a certain amount of money . Very few plant operators can say that , early in their career , they didn 't at one time or other make mistakes which resulted in wasted time and product This is to be expected . But the more thorough a person's primary training the less likely its that that person will experience a catastrophic problem of their own making . Once you have an individual trained as a back- up , try to give them some time each week in the operator' s chair . This will help to keep their newly acquired skills sharp . Maybe this would be a good time to, cross- train your lead plant operator as a paving superintendent ? For additional information on this subject or help With any problems encountered contact Off l' Tans ie d , 541 - 3527942 , i 0a to 9t 0 m Pacific Standard Time . Email http://hotplantconsulting.com/articletwelve.html#howto Page 7 of 8 PEPCON disaster - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 6/6/15 8:26 AM A7pvYfliX c Coordinates: 36.0374°N 115.0349°W PEPCON disaster From Wikipedia , the free encyclopedia The PEPCON disaster was an industrial disaster that occurred in Henderson, Nevada on May 4, 1988 at the PEPCON disaster Pacific Engineering and Production Company of Nevada _, ; ;ft, (PEPCON) plant. The fire and subsequent explosions 1� • claimed two lives, injured 372 people, and caused an estimated US$ 100 million of damage. A large portion of the • t Las Vegas Valley within a 10 mile ( 16 km) radius of the plant was affected, and several agencies activated disaster ` �� X11 .. plans . The largest of the several explosions at the PEPCON plant Date May 4, 1988 Contents Location Pacific Engineering and Production • 1 Background Company of Nevada, Henderson, • 2 Fire and explosions Nevada, United States • 3 Fire department response Coordinates 36.0374°N 1 15 .0349°W • 4 Evacuation and overhaul of the scene • 5 Damage assessment and aftermath Cause Unknown • 6 References Filmed by Dennis Todd • 7 External links Deaths 2 Injuries 372 Background Property US $100 million damage The PEPCON plant, located in Henderson, Nevada, 10 miles from Las Vegas, was one of only two American producers of ammonium perchlorate "AP," an oxidizer used in solid propellant rocket boosters, including the Space Shuttle, military weapons (SLBMs launched from nuclear submarines) and non-weapons (Atlas, Patriot, etc.) programs.t21 The other producer, Kerr-McGee, was located less than 1 .5 mi (2 .4 km) away from the PEPCON facility , within the area that suffered some blast damage. In addition to ammonium perchlorate , the plant produced other perchlorate chemicals including sodium perchlorate. The facility also had a 16-inch (410 mm) high-pressure (300 psiatural gas transmission lint) running underneath itJ3l The invoice for this pipe , which was installed in 1956, characterized it as "limited service." [41 With the space shuttle program temporarily frozen as a result of the January 1986 Challenger disaster, there was government instruction that the excess product that was to be used to improve Shuttle launches and which was owned by the US Government or its prime contractors, would be stored as customer-owned material at the PEPCON plant.151 PEPCON therefore stored ammonium perchlorate for the Shuttle program in customer- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PEPCON_disaster Page 1 of 7 PEPCON disaster - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 6/6/15 8:26 AM owned aluminum bins on-site . Ammonium perchlorate manufactured for other US Government programs was not held up during this period . HDPE plastic and steel drums were used for in process and additional storage at the time of the accident as they had been for many years prior to the Challenger accident.l$1 An estimated 4500 metric tonsl3l of the finished product were stored at the facility at the time of the disaster.f 51161 In addition to the PEPCON and Kerr-McGee facilities, there was also a large marshmallow factory , Kidd & Co.,171 about 500 feet ( 150 m) away , and a gravel quarry in operation nearby (3000 ft. to the west) . The closest residential buildings were about 13/4 miles (3 km) away .131 Fire and explosions There are several theories about what caused the fire and explosions .l81 The Clark County (Nevada) Fire Department (CCFD) did not issue a formal report but did issue a 2 page press release on July 15 , 1988 describing what it believed to be the cause of the fire and this and other CCFD information was incorporated into a report by the United States Fire Administration (USFA) . The US Department of Labor (USDOL) working with the Division of ional Safety Health (POSH) issued a lengthy report on the accident which discounted the cause and origin findings of the CCFD. USDOL noted that the Arson Division of CCFD maintained control over the site for several weeks and that DOSH and PEPCON investigating tea s were__not permitted ent ' ' afterthe event.l81 The first significant DOSH inspection did not occur until 33 days after the fire .'BJAt that time, the damaged areas had been disturbed and key evidence had been either displa ed or removed from the site.181 According to the USFA report,131 the fire originated around a drying process structure at the plant between 11 : 30 and 11 :40 a.m. that day . USDOL reported that at least one fire was burning in a barrel located at the west side of the southern portion of the building partition , which separated the batch dryer from the batch tanks in the process building .l81 Fire was also reported on the north wall of the batch dryer section of the process building.181 A windstorm had damaged a fiberglass structure and employees were using a welding torch to repair the steel frame . The USFA report stated that this activity caused a fire that spread rapidly in the fiberglass material , accelerated by nearby ammonium perchlorate residue .131 The USDOL report, however, discounted this theory while relying upon eyewitness testimony and scientific burn tests.181 There were ten individuals who provided testimony that indicated that they had observed the fire and/or participated in fire-fighting activities early on .181 USDOL reported that testimony indicated that welding operations had taken place somewhere between 30 and 90 minutes prior to the discovery of the fire.l81 These operations took place on the northwest wall of the process building; however, and in the vicinity of this welding was thoroughly washed down prior to and during this task.l81 Furthermore, USDOL stated, the likelihood of transferring hot molten metal a distance of over 70 feet through and around batch tanks to the batch dryer is considered extremely remote.l81 USDOL stated that sparks from such operations would not present enough http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PEPCON_disaster Page 2 of 7 PEPCON disaster - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 6/6/ 15 8:26 AM energy to ignite ordinary combustibles in close proximity , let alone at distances of up to 70 feet and concluded that the possibility of welding and cutting operations as a source of ignition is considered very low, in the author's professional opinion. "181 Both the USFA and USDOL reports noted that the flames spread to 55-gallon plastic drums containing the product that were stored next to the building as employees tried in vain to put the fire out inside the building with water hoses.131181 USFA131 reported that the first of a series of explosions occurred in the 55-gallon drums about 10-20 minutes after ignition, and employees had begun fleeing on foot or in cars. USDOL reported this differently stating that the fire spread rapidly to the north side of the partition, northeast and south walls by radiative and convective heat transfer!' The extremely rapid fire spread in the process building and subsequent growth to other buildings was primarily due to the highly combustible fiberglass reinforced siding panels and close spacing of adjacent buildings.18 High winds lowing in a northeasterly direction were a contributing factor.181 Product stored in an area north of the process building heated up and approximately 7 minutes later at 1 1 :51 am, an aluminum econobin containing approximately 4,000 pounds of AP, located about 30 feet west of the northwest corner of the building detonated causing damage to the surrounding structures and batch dryer.l81 The yield of this first detonation was estimated to be between 17 and 41 kg TNT equivalent.l51 USDOL reported that considerable evidence existed which suggests thatiatural gas leaks may have existed in the plant.181 The on-site investigation of the plant revealed the presence of carbonaceous deposits around the perimeter of the foundation of the batch dryer building.l81 Other visual evidence of burning, possibly natural gas, from the ground was discovered in various portions of the plant includingMeneath the j s and telephone vaults and portions of the as halt paving.l81 USFA reported that the fire continued to spread in the stacks of drums creating a large fireball and leading to the first of four explosions in the drum storage area.l31 USFA reported that the fire then made its way into the storage area for the filled aluminum shipping containers, resulting in two small explosions there, and a massive explosion about four minutes after the first. USDOL reported that six or seven detonations occurred solely in areas where aluminum econo bins or steel drums were utilized to store the product of nominal 200 micron size.181 USFA re orted that little fuel remained after that, causin the flame to diminish rapidly, except for a fireball that was supplied b he hi h- ressure natural ' underneath the lant, which had been ruptured by one of the explosions hat gas line was shut off at about 1 :00 p.m. by the gas company at a valve ou mite away .131 USDOL also reported that there was strong evidence of a natural gas fire prior to the second explosion at the northeast edge of the plant within a 6 ft. x 200 ft. narrow band of soft sand.181 The leading edge of this sandbar was located approximately 1 ,110 ft. from the batch dryer building.181 USFA reported that there were a total of seven explosions during the accident.131 Eyewitness testimony and the Dennis Todd video which began after the first detonation and other resources indicated there were five high order detonations , one north of the batch dryer, one in the storage area south of the administration building, two http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PEPCON_disaster Page 3 of 7 PEPCGA disaster - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 6/6/15 8:26 AM on the loading dock and the final largest detonation in the eastern storage area, where the gas line burned after the detonations occurred.lsl The two largest produced waves measuring 3 .0 and 3 .5 on the Richter scale.l91 Much of the approximately 4,500 metric tons of AP either burned/decomposed in combination with a fuel or exploded, with the final detonation creating a crater 15 feet (4.6 m) deep and 200 feet (61 m) long in the eastern storage area.l3l A significant quantity of AP remained on the ground after the incident and material was subsequently recovered and recycled within 1 year.'s1 The combined explosions released estimated energy of approximately 1 .0 kilotons of TNT according to one source.11l USDOL concluded that the initiation mode of the fire was undetermined. It stated that smoking, sparkin of electrical equipment, or frictionally ignited gas are among the probable igniting sources.[81 About 75 escaped successfully , but two were killed in the last two larger explosions: Roy Westerfield, PEPCON's Controller who stayed behind to call the Clark County Fire Department; and Bruce Halker, the Plant Manager who stood near his car when the first major detonation occurred. Employees at Kidd & Co., the nearby marshmallow factory , heard the explosion and also evacuated. Fire department response The Fire Chief of the City of Henderson, who was leaving the main fire station about 1 .5 miles (2.4 km) north of the PEPCON facility , spotted the huge smoke column and immediately ordered his units to the scene. As he approached the plant, he could see a massive white and orange fireball about 100 ft (30 m) in diameter and dozens of people fleeing the scene. At about 1 1 :54, as he approached the site, the first of the two major explosions sent a shock wave that s red ___the windows of hi ca nd showered him and his passenger with glass. The driver of a heavily damaged vehicle coming away from the p A ant then advised the chief about the danger of subsequent larger explosions, which prompted the chief to turn around and head back toward his station . The other slits also stopped heading toward the site after the explosion. The second major explosion nearly destroyed the chiefs car; after he and his passenger were cut by flying glass, he was able to drive the damaged vehicle to a hospital . The windshields of a responding Henderson Fire Departmenteyehicle were blown in, injuring the driver and firefighters with shattered glass. Several nearby fire departments responded to the accident. Clark C un units sta ed 1 .5 miles 2.4 km from the scene and assisted injured firefighters/me explosions and the raging fire were beyond their firefighting capabilities and they made no attempt to approach ight the fire in reco ' ' dan er it posed .[31 Evacuation and overhaul of the scene The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, Nevad . i : hwa Patro ► and the N . ' • i 1 Guard evacuated a . five-mile (8 km) radius around the plant, concentrating o areas downwins of the explosion Roads in the area were c ogge in both directions &fel i dents trying to leave an urious spectators eased toward the scene, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PEPCON_disaster Page 4 of 7 PEPCO1J disaster - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 6/6/ 15 8:26 AM es creating a traffic jam that took over two hours to clear. More than an hour after the first explosions, authorities concluded that the airborne products could be a respiratory irritant. However, it was not considered highly toxic . Nor was the danger of further explosions estimated as high. Authorities had considered ex ai he evacuation zone to 10 miles ( 16 km) , but the idea was dropped due to the new information, although a few cases of respiratory irritation—were reported in a small community about 30 miles (48 km) downwind . Crews in protective clothing headed to the scene to clean up, a slow process due to leaking tanks of anhydrous ammonia and residue from acids and other products. Several firefighters had to undergo treatment for respiratory irritation. Overhaul continued until dusk and resumed the following day . Authorities found the remains of Bruce Halker, the Plant Manager, but no trace of the other victim, the Controller Roy Westerfield, was ever found.151 Emer encv medica services treatec an abo t_1_00 patients to five hospitals in the region, with the remaining 200 to 300 heading into hospitals on their own volition. an inured had been struck by flying glass when windows were shattered.l10] Fifteen firefighters were injured. About four hours after the incident, hospitals were advised by the fire department that their disaster plans could be deactivated.[31 Damage assessment and aftermath The explosionscleveled he PEPCON l411 and Kidd & Co marshmallow manufacturing facility Damage within a 1 .5 mile (2 .4 l m radius was severe including destroyed cars, damage to buildings and downepower lines. ) Y g g .�. Damage to windows and moderate structure damage was recorded within three miles (5 km) of the incident. The damage reached a radius of up to 10 miles ( 16 km), including shattered windows, doors blown off their hinges, cracked windows and injuries from flying glass and debris. At McCarran International Airport, seven miles ( 11 km) away in Las Vegas, windows were cracked and doors were pushed open . The shock wave e ffeted a Boeing 737 on final approach.J31 An investigation estimated that the larger explosion was equivalent to about one kiloton of TNT, approximately the same yield of a tactical nuclear weapon.[ 111 In 1991 , the Nevada legislature passed the Chemical Catastrophe Prevention Act, which led to Nevada's Chemical Accident Prevention Program.'1 �1 PEPCON had only $ 1 million in stated liability insurance but costs paid by its insurer ultimately significantly exceeded this amount.151 A courtroom battle involving dozens of insurance companies and over 50 law firms resulted in a $71 million 1992 settlement with contributions from multiple parties including AMPAC/PEPCON and Southwest Gas Corporation that v1/4\divided among insurance companies on subrogation claims as well as the victims and their families.1-51111] * r ap, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PEPCON_disaster Page 5 of 7 PEPCO;J disaster - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 6/6/15 8:26 AM After the incident, American Pacific Corporation changed the name of the perchlorate chemicals manufacturing subsidiary to PEPCON Production , Inc and within one year, to Western Electrochemical Co. (WECCO) .151 It • built a new ammonium perchlorate lant in isolated are about 14 miles (23 km) outside of Cedar Cit , Utah with u s n ial vo un ry no-bui u er aroun 1 Natural gas service to this WECCO facility is handled in a different manner (mostly above ground away from AP stora e�aireas) than was the case at PEPCON .151 On July 30, 1997 , an explosion at that plant killed one and injured four.1131 Worst' Today the Henderson site is a commercial development near the Valley Auto Mall which is home to more than P 14 dealerships and Touro University , a leading health science center with approximately 1 ,400 students.151 Kidd & Co rebuilt their plant on their original location . This facility is now owned and operated by the Clark County School District Facilities Service Center. References 1 . Reed, Jack W. "Analysis of the Accidental Explosion at Pepcon, Henderson, Nevada, May 4, 1988" (http://www .dtic.mil/cgi-bin/GetTRDoc?AD=ADA396009&Location=U2&doc=GetTRDoc.pdf) (PDF). p. 62. 2. Sutton , G. et al .,Rocket Propulsion Elements, 7th edition, 2001 , p. 23 , 474 3 . Routley, J. Gordon. "USFA Technical Report Series" (PDF). United States Fire Administration. Retrieved 2009-01-07. J chapter= ignored (help) 4. Invoice, Jackson-Marcus Supply Company (Los Angeles, CA, USA) issued to the Nevada Natural Gas Pipeline Company, Feb. 10, 1956. 5 . American Pacific Corporation, Las Vegas, NV USA, 89169, parent company of the former PEPCON subsidiary and current parent to the WECCO division which manufactures perchlorate chemicals, including Human Resources, employees on site 5-4-88. 6. Garmon, Jay (2008-06-03). "Fuel for Disaster" (http://archive.is/ASsJ). TechRepublic.com. Archived from the original (http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/geekend/?p= 1294&page=2) on 2012-07-01 . Retrieved 2009-01 -07. 7. "The day Southern Nevada shook" (http://www .reviewjournal .com/lvrj_home/1998/May-03-Sun- 1998/news/7426880.html). Las Vegas Review-Journal Online. Donrey Newspapers. 1998-05-03 . Retrieved 2009-03- 16. 8. Luzik, Steven J. ,Industrial Safety Division, U.S. Dept of Labor, Bruceton Safety Technology Center, Industrial Safety Division , Fire and Explosions Investigation Pacific Engineering and Production Company of Nevada May 4, 1988, 1988 9. " USGS NEIC: Earthquake Search Results" (http://neic.usgs.gov/cgi-bin/epic/epic.cgi? SEARCHMETHOD=3&FILEFORMAT=1&SEARCHRANGE=HH&CLAT=36.0374&CLON=- 115.035&CRAD=50& SYEAR= 1988&SMONTH=05&SDAY=03&EYEAR=1988&EMONTH=05&EDAY=04&LMAG=&UMAG=&NDEP1 =&NDEP2=&IO 1 =&IO2=&SLAT2=0.0&SLAT 1 =0.0&SLON2=0.0&SLON 1=0.0&SUBMIT=Submit+Search). United States Geological Survey Earthquake Data Base. USGS . 2012-04- 18. Retrieved April 18, 2012. USGS NEIL: Earthquake Search Results Date Origin time Latitude Longitude Depth (km) Std. Dev. Ofc. Magnitudes 1988-0.5-04 185333.54 35.974 -114.995 0G ' 0.55 3 .0 1988-05-04 185734.83 36.021 1-115 .067 0G 0.34 3 .5 10. "Shattered windows, lives" (http://www .reviewjournal .com/lvrj_home/ 1998/May-03-Sun- 1998/news/7426849.html). Las Vegas Review-Journal Online. Donrey Newspapers. 1998-05-03 . Retrieved 2009-03- 16. 11 . Bellows, Alan (2008-09- 10) . "The PEPCON Disaster" (http://web.archive.org/web/20090217113239/http://www .damninteresting.com//?p=800). Damnlnteresting.com. http://en.wikipedla.org/wiki/PEPCON_disaster Page 6 of 7 PEPCG,'J disaster - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 6/6/15 8:26 AM Archived from the original (http://www .damninteresting.com/?p=800) on 2009-02- 17. Retrieved 2009-01 -07. 12. "Chemical Accident Prevention Program (CAPP)" (http://ndep.nv.gov/bapc/capp/capmore.html) . 13 . "One killed, three injured in southern Utah plant explosion" (http://lasvegassun.com/news/1997/jul/30/one-killed-three- injured-in-southern-utah-plant-ex/). Las Vegas Sun. July 30, 1997. Retrieved 2014- 10-29. External links • Western External images Electrochemical A The location of the disaster (http://www .google.com/maps?ie=UI F8&oe=UTF- 8&h1=en&q=from=1&z=19&11=36.034941 ,- 115 .030375&spn=0.001063 ,0.001829&t=h) via Google Maps. (http://www .apfc .com/wec.php) — the company formerly known as PEPCON. • Las Vegas Review-Journal (http://www .reviewjournal .com/news/pepcon/) — a special section on the 10th anniversary of PEPCON , including videos. Retrieved from "http://en .wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=PEPCON_disaster&oldid=658774292" Categories: Explosions in 1988 Disasters in Nevada Industrial accidents and incidents 1988 industrial disasters Accidental explosion disasters in the United States 1988 in Nevada • History of Henderson , Nevada Filmed accidental deaths I Industrial fires and explosions in the United States ■ This page was last modified on 23 April 2015 , at 01 :36. ■ Text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License; additional terms may apply . By using this site, you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy . Wikipedia® is a registered trademark of the Wikimedia Foundation, Inc., a non-profit organization. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PEPCON_disaster Page 7 of 7 Dust explosion - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 6/6/ 15 8:32 AM Dust explosion From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia A dust explosion is the fast combustion of dust articles sus ended in the air in an enclosed location. Coal dust explosions are a frequent hazard in underground coal mines, but dust ex losions can occur w sere ny powdered combustible material is present in an enclosed atmosphere or, in general , in high enough concentrations o dispersed combustible particles in atmosphere or other suitable gaseous medium such as molecular oxygen . Dust explosions are also commonly used by special effects artists , filmmakers, and pyrotechnicians, given their ability to be safely contained . Contents • 1 Conditions needed • 1 . 1 Sources of dust • 1 .2 Sources of ignition • 1 .3 Concentration • 2 Mechanism • 3 Terminology • 4 Protection and mitigation • 5 Accidents • 6 See also • 7 References • 8 External links Conditions needed There are five necessary conditions for a dust explosion or deflagration: Ell 1 . A combustible dust 2. The dust is suspended in the air at a high concentration 3 . The dust cloud is confined 4. There is an oxidant (typically atmospheric oxygen) 5 . There is an ignition source Sources of dust Many materials which are commonly known to oxidise can g. .perate a dust explosion, such as coal , sawdust, and magnesium. Howeve many otherwise mundane materials an also lead to a dangerous dust cloud such as grain , flour, sugar, powdered mi k and pollen . Many powdered metals (such as aluminium, magnesium, and titanium) can form explosive suspensions in air. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dust_explosion#Accidents Page 1 of 5 Dust explosion - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 6/6/15 8:32 AM The dust can arise from activities such as transporting grain and indeed grain silos do regularly have explosions . Mining of coal leads to coal dust and flour mills likewise have large amounts of flour dust as a result of milling . A gigantic explosion of flour dust destroyed a mill in Minnesota on May 2, 1878 , killing 14 workers at the Washburn A Mill , and another 4 in adjacent buildings.J2' A similar problem occurs in saw mills and other places dedicated to carpentry . Thermobaric weapons, depending upon their fuel , are also a potential and intentional source of dust. Although not strictly a dust, paper particles emitted during processing - -especially rolling, unrolling, calendaring/slitting and sheet-cutting - are . - aZw._- ' a -. another known explosion hazard . Enclosed paper mill areas subject to - such dangers commonly maintain very high air humidities to reduce the chance of airborne paper dust explosions. 1878 Stereograph rendering of the Great Mill Disaster. To support combustion , the dust must also consist of very small particles with a high surface area to volume ratio, thereby making the collective or combined surface area of all the particles very large in comparison to a dust of larger particles. Dust is defined as powders with particles less than about 500 micrometres in diameter, but finer dust will preset a much greater hazard than coarse particles by virtue of the larger total surface area of all the particles. In special effects, lycopodium powder and non dairy creamer are two common means of producing safe, controlled fire effects. Sources of ignition There are many sources of ignition and a naked flame need not be the only one: over one half of the dust explosions in Germany in 2005 were fromnon-flame sources.131 Common sources of ignition include r-- • electrostatic discharge • friction • arcing from machinery or other equipment; • hot surfaces , including e .g . overheated bearings • fire However it is often difficult to determine the exact source of ignition post-explosion. When a source cannot be round, it will often be cited as static electricity. Static charges can occur by friction at the surfaces of particles as they move against one another, and build up to levels leading to a sudden discharge to earth. Concentration Below a certain value , the lower explosive limit (LEL) ,l3 ' there is simply insufficient dust to support the combustion at the rate required for an explosion . A combustible concentration at or below 25 % of the LEL is considered safe.l41 Similarly , if the fuel/air ratio increases above the upper explosive limit there is insufficient oxidant. to permit combustion to continue at the necessary rate. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dust_explosion#Accidents Page 2 of 5 Dust explosion - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 6/6/15 8:32 AM Mechanism Dusts have a very large surface area compared to their mass. Since burning can only occur at the surface of a solid or liquid, where it can react with oxygen, this causes dusts to be much more flammable than bulk materials. For example, a 1 kg sphere of a material with a density of 1 g/cm3 would be about 12.4 cm across and have a surface area of 0.048m2. However, if it were broken up into spherical dust particles 50pm in diameter (about the size of flour particles) it would have a surface area of 120 m2 This greatly increased surface area allows the material to burn much faster, and the extremely small mass of each particle allows it to catch on fire with much less energy than the bulk material , as there is no heat loss to conduction within the material . When this mixture of fuel and air is ignited n a con fined space such as a ware ouse or silo a significant increase in pressure is created, often more than sufficient to demolish the structure. Even m terials that are traditionally thought of as nonflammable, such as aluminum, or slow burning, such as wood , can produce a ,_powerful explosion when finely divided, and can be ignited by even a small spark. Or 7=1/2411111/4", it Terminology frt . 3 ,s'tbr• ho (s� - rtWIMOrtrerfra e3/4 Dust explosions may be classified as being either primary or secondary i nature. Primary dust explosions occur inside process plant or similar enclosures and are generally controlled by pressure relief through pur ose-built u n to atmosphere . Secondary dust explosions are the result ofdlust accumu ion ins' e t e actory be g disturbed and ignited by the primary explosion, resulting in a much more dangerous uncontrolle explosion 4 inside the workplace. Historically, fatalities from dust explosions have largely been the result of secondary dust explosions. High speed video of a primary 6t explos may bed her [ 1 ] C (http://www.explosiontesting.co.uk/primary_video_1 I .html) and a secondary ust explosion may be viewed here [2] (http://www .explosiontesting.co.uk/secondary_video_12.html) . i rt3js Protection and mitigation , r eat c ,rxco of v 0% 1 /42) 3a4 cvc,*mnsat&t Much research has been carried out in Europe and else here to understand how to control these dangers, but Sexplosions still occur. The alternatives for making proc sses and plants safer depend on the industry . In the coal ir mining industry , a methane explosion can initiate a coal dust explosion , which can then engulf an entire pit working. Stone dusts sprea , n e rom trays in the roof, so as to dilute the coal dust raised ahead of the combustion zone th shock wave , to the point where it cannot burn. Mines may also with water to inhibit i nitio* ome ndtisstr es exclude air from dust-raisin be sprayedg g processes, known as p "inerting" . Typically tills uses nitrogen, carbon dioxide or argon , which are incombustible gases and so inhibit combustion. The same method is also used in large storage tanks where inflammable vapours can accumulate. Usage of oxygen-free gases however brings a risk of asphyxiation of the workers. Workers who need illumination in enclosed spaces where a dust explosion is a high risk often use lamps designed for divers, as they have no risk of producing an open spark, due to waterproofing. 10014) qua Pa !/4 ® ax t 4ha4m41 4PA ** - r/Irau� . Good housekee inpractices, namely eliminating thebuild-up of deposits of combustible dust that may bev p g P disturbed and lead to a secondary explosion , also help mitigating the problem. ek Pt Dui eja4 9-�(s n�a q_ /N3 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dust_explosion#Accidents ,4 4 "�. wales ej �reliK�, 7 Page 3 of S &II cn4g6 a)/Q4 Dust explosion - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia a I &art( itvvi cnti "ht] -_ ' ' 6/6/15 8:32 AM r 54-4if14-0 h int" a or44:Istvan,Best engineering control measures which can be found in . : ,� gi‘ . ,r. • • . �. k the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) � Combustible Dust Standards include: 4;. • , �s,j. F r • `• • Wet Dust Collection •'— � '. 7 'y+ !` we a kr- • • Oxidant Concentration Reduction r `- • �'�` * �` Vits4 • Deflagration venting -- t13 bof vS»1 e ,r - 1 • I ■ Deflagration pressure containment' " "�`n :: • ,, - • Deflagration suppression V '� " 'fir ' is •�- • \ r„ ( • - ■ Deflagration venting through a dust retent>;on n ~' ,M 4% Nib flame-arresting device �y" !` ; _�; , t �� -V-RA1 it92491.411, l Accidents v1-d' a r Mount Mulligan mine disaster in Australia 1921 . (S4az These cable drums were blown 50 feet ( 15 m) from 1�^� their foundations following coal dust explosion. • May 2 , 1878: A grain dust explosion in the � e a Washburn "A " Mill in Minneapolis, Minnesota kills 22 people, destroying the largest grain mill in the world and leveling five other mills, effectively reducing the milling capacity of the city by one-third to one-half. The disaster prompts mills throughout the country to install better ventilation systems to prevent dust build-up. ■ April 26 , 1942: A coal and gas explosion at the Benxihu Colliery , kills 1 ,549 Chinese miners, 34% of the miners working that day , making it the worst coal mining accident in history . • 1977: Westwego, Louisiana grain elevator explosion • DeBruce grain elevator explosion • January 292003: The West Pharmaceutical Services plant in Kinston , North Carolina, suffers a rubber dust explosion . • February 7 , 200& Combustible sugar dust fires and explosions at the Imperial Sugar facility in Port Wentworth , Georgia kill fourteen . See also • Air to fuel ratio • Coal dust • Combustion • Explosion vent • Flour bomb References 1 . [ 31 (http://esf.uvm.edu/sirippt/prevdustex/index .htm) 2. http://www.mnopedia.org/event/ 1878-washburn-mill-explosion 3 . !StaubEx_0805_e.pdf (http://bartec.de/homepage/eng/downloads/produkte/staubexschutz/Dust_Ex .pdf) 4. NFPA 69 8.3. l External links http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dust_explosion#Accidents Page 4 of 5 Dust explosion - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 6/6/15 8:32 AM For stories about incidents in France and the USA see ■ Combustible dust explosion investigation products (http://www.csb.gov/investigations/completed- investigations/?F_AccidentTypeld=1 ) from the Chemical Safety Board ■ Combustible Dust Policy Institute-ATEX (http://dustexplosions.blogspot.com/) ■ OSHA case studies of dust explosions (http://www .osha.gov/dts/shib/shib073105 .html) For information on how to protect a process plants and grain handling facilities from the risk of dust hazard explosions , see ■ Dust Explosions - The Dangers, and The Precautions Needed To Avoid Them (http://www .gfilter.com/res/Dust-Explosions-%E2%80%93-The-Dangers-and-The-Precautions-Needed- To-Avoid-Them/detail/ 136) ■ Hazard Monitoring Equipment - Selection, Installation and Maintenance (http://www.go4b .com/usa/technical-papers/hazard-monitoring-paper-geaps.pdf) ■ Seminars for Combustible Dust Safety (http://www.safedust.com) Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Dust_explosion&oldid=664348597" Categories: Chemical processes Explosions I Hazards I Industrial fires and explosions +• This page was last modified on 28 May 2015 , at 00:39. ■ Text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License; additional terms may apply. By using this site, you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy . Wikipedia® is a registered trademark of the Wikimedia Foundation, Inc ., a non-profit organization. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dust_explosion#Accidents Page 5 of 5 West Pharmaceutical Services explosion - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia n p A'7 K s i 6/6/15 8:35 AM 0 /4918 West Pharmaceutical Services exp losionr anrtrs �, From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia OP 'O usr &XPOCSIo� The West Pharmaceutical Plant explosion was an industrial disaster that occurred on January 29 , 2003 at the West Pharmaceutical Plant in Kinston , North Carolina, United States. Six eople were killed and thirty-six people were injured when a large explosion ripped through the facility. Two firefighters were injured in he subsequent blaze .' " The disaster occurred twelve years and 170 miles (274 km) from the 1991 Hamlet chicken processing plant fire, America's second-worst industrial disaster.'�1 Contents • 1 Background • 2 Event • 3 Investigation • 3 . 1 Recommendations • 4 Aftermath • 5 References • 6 External links Background The West Pharmaceutical Plant was owned by West Pharmaceutical Services,"31 and opened in the early 1980s.E21 The plant employed 255 people withCwages of between $ 12 and $ 14, some of the highest in the area. 2 ) The facility's purpose was trifold; to manufacture syringe plungers, to manufacture intravenous components and rubber compounding.l31 In October 2002 an inspector found a total of 22 "serious violations" at the plant, but said that these were routine findings for numerous industrial premises in North Carolina.'21WeTtWarmaceutical Services was fined $ 10 000 as a result?' Event The plant was ripped apart by a violent explosion . Witnesses reported hearing "a sound like rolling thunder" , as what was later determined to be a chain reaction of explosions rapidly propagated.l4l The shock wave broke windows at distances of up to 1 ,000 feet (330 m) away , and propelled debris as far as two miles (3 km) away, . a some of which started additional fires in wooded areas at this distance.lt1151 The hl n»ld he felt 2, miles http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Pharmaceutical_Services_explosion Page 1 of 5 West Pharmaceutical Services explosion - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 6/6/15 8:35 AM (40 km) away .111 A large fire raged for two days at the site of the plant.111 Damage to the plant was estimated to be in the region of $ 150 million. - One half of the 150,000 square-foot ( 13 ,935 m2) plant was completely destroyed.[61 Investigation The investigation initially focused on two separate possibilities: a failure of a newly installed as line and a large rubbe dusjexplosion .f�1 From an early stage, the theory pursued was that of the dust explosion.151 Within twenty-four hours of the explosion , the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board, who conducted the investigation , had determined from eyewitness interviews that the explosion originated in an area known as the Automated Compounding System.l5I This was a synthetic rubber-processing system. It was the site for mixing, rolling, coating, and drying of a type of rubber called polyisoprene.151 The process adds oils and fillers to the material , as well as creating significant quantities of dust.151 Therefore, the working theory from an early point was the rubber dust explosion theory .Ls1 One particular machine was identified. It coated strips of rubber by dipping in "Acumist" , a finely powdered grade of combustible polyethyleneJ61 This machine had operated for 24 hours a day , five or six days a week, since 1987 .161 The space around the machine, including a suspended ceiling three feet (0.9 m) above the machine , were regularly cleaned by the factory's maintenance personnel .161 But, they were unaware that 4 ventilation systems within the room Dulled the dust up into the ceiling, where an accumulation 0.25 to 0.5 inches (6.3 to 12 mm) thick had gathered.161 Several weeks prior to the accident, maintenance Personnel did ...notice a thick layer of dust coating surfaces above the suspended ceiling, but failed to realize the imminen? danger posed .141 The investigation determined that the explosion occurred when something disturbed the dust, creating a cloud, which ignited .161 The investigation was unable to determine what disturbed the dust or what ignited it,161 due to the extensive damage at the plant.? However, it is known that the machine suffered multiple internal fires, including one that was powerful enough to blow off the mixer door.l8 !Four other theories were developed regarding possible causes: a batch of rubber that overheated and ignited; an electrical ballast or, light fixture tha ignited accumulated dust; a spark caused by a possible electrical fault; or ignition of dust in a cooling air duct feeding an electric motor.l71 It was determined that West had in theiroossession material safety data sheets (MSDSs) supplied by the powder manufacturer that warned of the danger of such explosions, but did not refer to them . Instead, they relied on the .MSDS supplied by Crystal Inc. PMC, who supplied West with a polyethylene-water slurry . However, this neglected to mention the hazard posed by dust as it was not thought to be hazardous once the slurry had dried.? http://en.wikipedla.org/wiki/West_Pharmaceutical_Services_explosion Page 2 of 5 West Pharmaceutical Services explosion - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 6/6/15 8:35 AM The final report into the disaster was highly critical of West, saying that the four "root causes" of the disaster were West's inadequate engineering assessment for combustible powders, inadequate consultation with fire safety standards , lack of appropriate review of MSDSs, and inadequate communication of dust hazards to workers. It also criticized West for not investigating a minor incident in which dust ignited during welding, by which West could have realized the imminent danger posed by the dust.? Recommendations The final report made a number of recommendations to prevent a recurrence. A brief summary of each one is provided below: • North Carolina's Building Code Council should adopt NFPA 654, a set of building codes which controls operations in environments involving large quantities of combustible dust. In particular, it limits combustible dust accumulations to 1/32 of an inch .17l • North Carolina's Department of Labor shouldidentity industries at risk of future explosions , and educate peo le involved with these industries about the potential risk of dust explosions?' • North Carolina fire and building co e o icia s should be trained to recognize the hazards posed by flammable dust.17l • West Pharmaceusticals should improve its material safety review procedures, revise its project engineering practices, communicate with its workers about combustible dust hazards, and follow safety practices contained in NFPA 654 at all company facilities that use combustible powders?' • Crystal inc. PMC should modify their MSDSs to discuss the hazards posed by potential dust explosions.'- Aftermath Less than a week after the disaster, the local county commission voted to donate $600,000 to West to rebuild.f�1 A local landlord also offered temporary free office space to company executives.l21 On February 20, 2003 a private memorial service entitled "A Service of Healing and Remembrance" was held at Lenoir Community College, Kinston , for surviving plant employees and their families.l9] The plant was so severely damaged that it had to be demolished4and rebuilt)From scratch .' to1 One year into the investigation , the disaster, coupled with the CTA Acoustics fiberglass insulation manufacturing plant explosion and the Hayes Lemmerz automotive parts plant explosion, with death tolls of seven and one respectively , which also involved dust explosions in 3 , prompted the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) to conduct a study into the number and severity offdust exp os>lo - throughout the United States over several decades. The boards chairman , Carolyn Merritt, described the accidents as collectively raising "safety questions of national significance... Workers and workplaces need to be protected from this insidious hazard ." The purpose of this study was to review how the dust explosion hazard was controlled by regulatory codes, standards , and good operating practices , and also compared the US to other http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Pharmaceutical_Services_explosion Page 3 of 5 West Pharmaceutical Services explosion - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 6/6/15 8:35 AM countries solutions to the same problem,l l 11 in order to produce a review of potential initiatives to reduce the occurrence of industrial dust explosions.11l Lawsuits followed, with Scott Scurfield providing litigation defense for West Pharmaceutical Services.J121 In 2004, The Science Channel broadcast a documentary about the explosion and subsequent investigation , entitles FaiIure Analysis: Dust Explosion"The CSB expressed their approval of the documentary , saying that it would "help spread the word about the tdangers of combustible dust in the workplace" .1131 131 References I . In Final Report on West Pharmaceutical Explosion, CSB Finds Inadequate Controls for Dust Hazards, Calls on North Carolina to Strengthen Fire Code on Combustible Dust (http://www .csb.gov/index.cfm? folder=news_releases&page=news&NEWS_ID= 184) - Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board press release - Obtained April 25 , 2007. 2. Lessons from a factory fire" (http://www .csmonitor.com/2003/0203/p02s01-usgn.html), The Christian Science Monitor - Obtained April 18, 2007. 3 . West Pharmaceutical Services Provides Update on Plant Explosion (http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0EIN/is_2003_Jan_30/ai 97079882) - findarticles.com - Obtained April 20, 2007. 4. Preliminary Findings Confirm Blast at West Pharmaceutical Services in Kinston, NC, Was a Dust Explosion Fueled by Plastic Powder Used in Manufacturing (http://www.csb.gov/index.cfm? folder=news_releases&page=news&NEWS_ID=8) - Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board Press Release - Obtained April 21 , 2007. 5 . CSB Team Focuses on Rubber Blending Area in North Carolina Explosion (http://www.csb.gov/index.cfm? folder=news_releases&page=news&NEWS_ID=59) - Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board Press Release - Obtained April 21 , 2007. 6. Federal board urges North Carolina make NFPA 654 mandatory after fatal plant explosion (http://www .nfpa.org/categoryList.asp? categoryID=881 &URL=Publications/NFPA%20Journal®/November%20/%20December%202004/Features&cookie%5 Ftest=1 ) - NFPA - Obtained April 21 , 2007. 7. In Final Report on West Pharmaceutical Explosion, CSB Finds Inadequate Controls for Dust Hazards, Calls on North Carolina to Strengthen Fire Code on Combustible Dust (http://www .csb.gov/index.cfm? folder=news_releases&page=news&NEWS_ID= 184) - CBS press release - Obtained April 25, 2007. 8 . CSB Team Finds Several Possible Sources of Explosive Dust at Destroyed N.C. Medical Plant (http://www.csb.gov/index.cfm?folder=news_releases&page=news&NEWS_ID=58) - Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board Press Release - Obtained April 21 , 2007. 9. West Pharmaceutical Services Announces Kinston Plant Memorial Service and Kinston Employee Fund. (http://goliath.ecnext.com/coms2/gi_0199-2479990/West-Pharmaceutical-Services-Announces-Kinston.html) - Goliath - Obtained April 21 , 2007. 10. Press Release"Statement of CSB Investigations Manager Stephen Selk, P.E., Updating the Public on the Investigation of the Imperial Sugar Company Explosion and Fire, Savannah, Georgia" (http://web.archive.org/web/20080513083939/http://www.csb.gov/index.cfm? folder=news_releases&page=news&NEWS_ID=417) . U .S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board. 2008-04- 17. Archived from the original (http://www.csb.gov/index.cfm?folder=news_releases&page=news&NEWS_ID=417) on 2008-05- 13 . Retrieved 2008-06-21 . 11 . CSB Considers National Safety Issues as West Pharmaceutical Investigation Continues One Year after Explosion (http://www.csb.gov/index.cfm?folder=news_releases&page=news&NEWS_ID= 130) - Chemical Safety and Hazard T T 1 1 /•1 . ' 1 ♦ • 1 As. A/• n http:/ten.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Pharmaceutical_Services_explosion Page 4 of 5 West Pharmaceutical Services explosion - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 6/6/15 8:35 AM investigation tsoara press release - uotalnea April n , Luu / . 12. http://www .spoke.com/info/p6ITIt3/ScottScurfield 13 . The Science Channel to Broadcast Documentary on CSB Dust Explosion Investigation Nov. 5 , 2004, 9 p.m. (http://www .csb.gov/index.cfm?folder=news_releases&page=news&NEWS_ID=187) - Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board press release - Obtained April 28. External links ■ West Pharmaceutical Services Dust Explosion and Fire, Kinston , NC, January 29, 2003 (http://www.chemsafety.gov/index .cfm?folder=completed_investigations&page=info&INV_ID=34) - Final report into the disaster. Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php? title=West_Pharmaceutical_Services_explosion&oldid=653558858 " Categories: Explosions in 2003 2003 industrial disasters # 2003 disasters in the United States Accidental explosion disasters in the United States I Disasters in North Carolina Lenoir County , North Carolina 'l Industrial fires and explosions in the United States 2003 in North Carolina • This page was last modified on 26 March 2015 , at 03 :57 . • Text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License; additional terms may apply. By using this site, you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Wikipedia® is a registered trademark of the Wikimedia Foundation, Inc., a non-profit organization . http://en.wiklpedia.org/wiki/West_Pharmaceutical_Services_explosion Page 5 of 5 Asphalt plant worker injured in explosion 6/5/ 15 4:33 PM / i-fiDik 4V Asphalt plant worker injured in explosion JULY 10, 2012 2:15 AM • MUSCATINE JOURNAL MOSCOW, Iowa — A Wendling Quarries employee was injured in explosion early Monday at the plant. According to a news release from the Muscatine County Sheriff's Office, at around 8:40 a. m. , officers received a report of a worker at the company's asphalt plant in Moscow, who was injured in an explosion . The explosion occurred in a work area. The injured worker — Kyle Gottschalk, 41 , of Lowden , Iowa — was transported via an Air Care helicopter to the University Hospitals, Iowa City. John Kulter, safety director for Wendling Quarries, said Gottschalk suffered burns and other injuries, but is "doing well" after the accident. Kulter said it will take some time to determine how the explosion happened . He added this kind of explosion " has never happened before. " piterrs, Lo H� irs osifei) AW Q24Detur According to the company's website, Wendling Quarries produces crushed stone, sand , gravel as well as asphalt mix and Ready Mix concrete for state and local government agencies, contractors, armers, businesses andindividuals in the eastern Iowa anthwestern Illinois area. — Muscatine Journal N J'vs; Orfi al2N7 2/eS http://gctimes.com/news/local/asphalt-plant-worker-injured-in-explos...icle_8e1597b0-ca2a-llel-8b61-001a4bcf887a.html?print=true&cid=print Page 1 of 1 Northern Colorado officials back proposed tighter regulations on oii trains I GreeleyTribune.com 6/8/15 3:25 PM f & WWx a" ? Sharon Dunn sdunn _ greeleytr�bune.com July 26, 2014 Northern Colorado officials back. proposed tighter regulations on oil trains "On these things, it's never if— it's when," said Carl Harvey, police chief and operations manager for the town of La Salle, which has a rail switchyard in the middle of town. , 7)' N4 ', sem % no tt- . tre ti `. 4 1. x� ;x. f- Show { a: . Caption Oil train derailments/crashes r' et; Location Date No. of cars Speed Gallons lost LaSalle May 9, 2014 5 9 mph 7,932* Lynchburg, Va. April 2014 17 23 mph 30,000 Vandergrift, Pa. Feb. 2014 21 31 mph 10,000 New August, Miss. Jan. 2O14 26 45 mph 90,000 Casselton, ND Dec. 2013 2042 mph 476,436 Aliceville, Ala. Nov. 2013 26 39 mph 630,000 Source: U.S. Department of Transportation, proposed rulemaking. Note: All crude or crude oil accidents involved a train transporting more than 1 million gallons of oil. *This figure is derived from the Environmental Protection Agency, which investigated the potential of oil seeping into the nearby South Platte River. The rulemaking summary calculated the loss on this derailment to be 5,000 gallons of crude. Public comment http://www.greeleytribune.com/news/12339549-113/oil-crude-train-rail Page 1 of 5 6/13/15 11:42 AM Derailment - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 4P F DX 4 (O Derailment ,,.. From Wikipedia, the free. encyclopedia • - : - s v 1 uclr-as a train runs � --� � `_-- - _ __ -, A derailment is said to take place-whelk a ehic &s • off its rails. This does not necessarily mean that it l its Eck. _ : ;. Although many derailments are minor, all result rrx temporary di ruptlon ofof the railway system, and they are potentially t;u •: - 1 the proper operation 5 seriously hazardous to human health and safety. Usually, the derailment ,J=14 _� ..:% ,� --K of a train can be caused by a collision with another object, the ::,t' mechanical failure of tracks, such as broken rails, or the mechanical • J • wheels. ; " - , .. I failure of the _ ' - Detail of derailed express train in Contents Prague, Czech Republic, in 2007.. • I History )7-Y:4-2 K_ VATS:: T 4 . ..5.7;;; ;7:1-1;;,V .�, w 1 1. ' +.. sue' -T.-'o.'L y •'- y.yf--� �a -, • • 2 Causes ! T . n �1 y •-\ !' `•` +. Broken rails ` ` - - }y - wheels — • 2.2 Defective _� - . - _ __ • 23 Unusual track interaction a 2.4 Improper operation of control systems ■ 2.5 Derailment following collision ■ 2.6 Harsh train handling - • 2.7 Flange climbing - ■ 2.7.1 Wheel-rail interaction • • 3 Retailing 1 A derailed freight train in Farragut, • 4 Examples i Tennessee, in 2002. ' a •4J primary mechanical failure of a track component ■ 4.2 Primary -mechanical failure of a component of the running-gear of a vehicle ■ 4.3 Dynamic effects of vehicle - track interaction • 4.4 Improper operation of control systems ■ 4.5 Secondary events following collision ■ 4.6 Train handling effects a 4.7 Geometry faults that result in qu asi-static failure ■ 5 See also • 6 Notes . • 7 References ■ 8 Further reading J .- - -. 1(../ )1 `r , r411 History _ _ . Page 1 of 13 https://en•wikipedia-org/wiki/Derailment APPENDIX #11 - INFORMATION FROM NECRHMP ON OUR LOCAL NATURAL HAZARDS WHICH COULD CAUSE ACCIDENTS AT THE PROPOSED M3 FACILITY (NECRHMP collects and analyzes data from 10 Counties in Northeast Colorado) A unique hazard here is the conjunction of the Chinnok winds of the Front Range with the straight-line (non tornadic) winds of the Great Plains; commonly 70 mph with potential to 165 mph. One asphalt plant disaster occurred when hot fines were dislocated by a "mere" 40 mph wind that impacted the plant (Appendices 1-3). I can attest that wind and dust do "sandblast" into our houses at IHE, so that would affect the M3 facilities too, increasing the risk of a very dangerous dust explosion (Appendices 6, 7) and nullifying their dust mitigation attempts. Many of the processes at each of the different manufacturing plants generate their own dust, as well.. Unusually prevalent hazards in WC include lightning strikes, wildfires, and land subsidence. Lightning can cause a fire directly or indirectly by starting wildfires. It doesn't have to hit a building - but tall structures seem to "attract" lightning strikes - because their energy is seeking to discharge into the highest concentration of opposite charge. The 6 M3 stacks - 80-110 feet tall - could certainly be a lightning target. What lightning prevention does M3 plan? (Oops - we wouldn't know that until after the USR would be approved). WC has the second-highest incidence of cloud-to-ground lightning strikes. From my back porch in IHE, next door to the proposed M3 site, I recently saw 3 lightning flashes within 5 minutes in a sunny, cloudless sky to the West; a storm developed within 10 minutes. In the NECRHMP, Weld is the only County with a moderate to high risk of wildfires. They can be catastrophic in this region and can quickly escalate into firestorms and conflagrations requiring County, State and even National-scale containment and rescue operations. They can be ignited by lightning strikes, railroad sparks and human activity. Employees, truckers, suppliers and visitors unfamiliar with asphalt plant hazards and safety requirements could discard a cigarette - or "joint" - at the property, starting a fire. And, although asphalt plants do not otherwise have fires on site, wildfires can ignite a facility explosion. Especially when the plant is enclosed by dry landscaping on 20 foot-tall berms and surrounded by a railroad loop which may not have an adequate anti-spark buffer zone (> 300 feet.) Although uncommon region-wide, land subsidence "could be a significant hazard in Weld County due to oil and gas operations and the presence of old mines." WC is the only county in NECRHMP with abandoned mines; 36 locations are known but many have not been mapped. Such mines are 350-400 feet below the surface and the epicenter is the 1-25 corridor (only 2.3 miles and 5 minutes away) which crosses several abandoned coal mines. NECRHMP states that "Fluctuations in the level of underground water, caused by pumping or by injecting fluids into the earth, can initiate sinking to fill the space." And at IHE, we have just experienced a month of almost daily storms and heavy rains which have water-logged the ground. Is the proposed M3 USR site even stable enough to physically support the facilities? Can't answer without a geological and other surveys. WC also has the highest incidence of tornadoes (e.g. the 2008 Windsor tornado which received Presidential assistance.) What are M3's "tornado proofing" plans? Don't know. In aggregate, the weather at the exact site of the proposed M3 plant is unstable, unpredictable, highly variable, and changes very quickly. The dangerous and omnipresent natural hazards discussed above could well cause or accelerate an industrial accident. End of 539 Diana Aungst From: Merrilyn Mattson [merrilynjm@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, June 29, 2015 3:35 PM To: Diana Aungst Subject: Planning Application USR 15-0027: Martin Marietta Materials Highway 34 Development Case #USR 15-0027 For Public Record June 29, 2015 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst, AICP, CFM Planner II Weld County Department of Planning Services 1555 N. 17th Avenue - Greeley, CO 80631 RE: Planning Application USR 15-0027: Martin Marietta Materials Highway 34 Development Dear Weld County Commissioners: I have been a resident of the Indianhead Estates Subdivision for over 24 years, I am requesting that you DENY the USR Permit Application for Martin Marietta. I have seen many changes occur in our area over the years, but nothing that would impact our community as much as the proposed Martin Marietta Plant. The increase in traffic alone should be enough to deny this application. It has become dangerous to enter highway 34 from WCR 15. It is a normal occurrence to have to sit and wait several minutes before getting enough of a break in the traffic to enter the highway. The increase in traffic from the proposed Martin Marietta Plant would multiply that difficulty exponentially. We have enjoyed a peaceful neighborhood, but that would come to an abrupt halt with the proposed use of train cars and trucks 24 hours a day, seven days a week. I hope you will see that the negative impact to our community far outweighs any positives. Sincerely, Merrilyn Mattson 27381 Hopi Trail Loveland, CO 80534 EXHIBIT 1 Diana Aungst From: MM Highway 34 Support [MMHighway34.Info@martinmarietta.com] Sent: Monday, June 29, 2015 2:53 PM To: MMHighway34. Info@martinmarietta.com Subject: MMHighway34.com Support Form Don Lovell 1117 green briar Dr Ft Collins CO 80524 06//29/15 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 EXHIBIT 1 alt._ Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing as a local contractor to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15-0027). As a contractor who has 2 employees, the success of my business is greatly dependent on the availability of cost effective building materials. The location of this asphalt/ready mix concrete plant will make it easier for my business to obtain the materials and will keep costs down, which in turn allows me to keep my costs lower. If these materials are not available, it will have a detrimental impact to my business and my employees. We will benefit from this project through our region's ability to repave local streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development thus providing for continued development and job creation for the region. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited and situated for this type of project. This project will help control the escalating construction and infrastructure costs which are outpacing the growth of income in this area by providing one of the basic building components, aggregate and related products. This project will also support the economy of Weld County through easily accessible building materials, mitigating cost increases and keeping the local economy viable. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. While I recognize a group of neighbors living near the site have voiced dissatisfaction of location of facility, I would ask the commissioners to look at the benefits of this project to the greater community and local businesses like mine that operate and employ people in Weld County and nearby locations. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! 1 Sincerely, Don Lovell 2 /dm eivevS • site, liga4tteX, get ;-E-deetekialiCJ /fti ^'EL‘?! il42-et4b e,"/Id atAii -a fl-leiLef _ail (3/4 a 4--024A- 6124, geiej not _ "Zen S4zv , it, "2-O31 401,40-7A-47_, ot, ,4,z49t G/11 i,4 1/ Zt-ev` 706t24 cy iaCe - t.51Adf74 dwgzin÷ yyng -4/(--' ) ?1frat(iL, /Jan 1024-f_ ebite- 2 a_r_ze,act .17,47-0 Aze,n-c,t yitZttzeiic „I X< dyvr,2._- ) tct4i /Zt1s#c P ,sioe ke,cai_ec eiLeuw-z - 7 a ;e_. (72de ,nicsa (-hitt,/ fa ,Ocre/ cLita ,a-a<ate icte, . Ao) .--R- r/A-Q. " 7 JZ 7 /d4t. e -- h / -> `� , pz.o &fritt' v / aiiuttitifc ) ' l,t.„<"ntaA-4- •toza,e7slaa / 5 >tt-eh- .- �� of - )T7--' ° /i ikz utea /11/4o- reni -leAre a.bG41--acitce te' . 4za aeutw iLeLedcerit1 ;t a Zfirc,DS,) EXHIBIT -, a_A a-aryineib „,</bLe,L weA..)2, „tetelaa,/ y -.L 210Q- Y _, ,e).;,, aziz / 4 �- ti CL - r jeie--C__. d f MAW aAlliC a 2-(2 e 6 1144)2 j "Wittcj 7til reiLean_d e-- Diana Aungst From: MMHighway34.com Support Form [MMHighway34.Info@martinmarietta.comj Sent: Monday, June 29, 2015 1 :02 PM To: MMHighway34.Info@martinmarietta.com Subject: MM Highway 34 Support Form Olivia Downing 563 Candelaria Loveland CO 80537 06/29/15 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 . Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15- 0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, Olivia Downing EXHIBIT 1 Diana Aungst From: MMHighway34.com Support Form [MMHighway34.Info@martinmarietta.com] Sent: Monday, June 29, 2015 1 :00 PM To: MMHighway34. Info@martinmarietta.com Subject: MM Highway 34 Support Form Kyle Pearcy 421 E 50th Street Loveland CO 80537 06/29/15 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15- 0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, Kyle Pearcy EXHIBIT Diana Aungst From: MM Highway 34 Support [MMHighway34. Info@martinmarietta.com] Sent: Monday, June 29, 2015 12:54 PM To: MMHighway34. Info@martinmarietta.com Subject: MMHighway34.com Support Form Dave Ladd 1022 W 33rd Street Loveland CO 80538 06/29/15 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 EXHIBIT ZL_ _ Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing as a local contractor to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15-0027). As a contractor who has 3 employees, the success of my business is greatly dependent on the availability of cost effective building materials. The location of this asphalt/ready mix concrete plant will make it easier for my business to obtain the materials and will keep costs down, which in turn allows me to keep my costs lower. If these materials are not available, it will have a detrimental impact to my business and my employees. We will benefit from this project through our region's ability to repave local streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development thus providing for continued development and job creation for the region. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited and situated for this type of project. This project will help control the escalating construction and infrastructure costs which are outpacing the growth of income in this area by providing one of the basic building components, aggregate and related products. This project will also support the economy of Weld County through easily accessible building materials, mitigating cost increases and keeping the local economy viable. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. While I recognize a group of neighbors living near the site have voiced dissatisfaction of location of facility, I would ask the commissioners to look at the benefits of this project to the greater community and local businesses like mine that operate and employ people in Weld County and nearby locations. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! 1 Sincerely, Dave Ladd 2 Diana Aungst From: MMHighway34.com Support Form [MMHighway34. Info@martinmarietta.com] Sent: Monday, June 29, 2015 12: 17 PM To: jack.goodell@yahoo.com Subject: MMHighway34.com Support Form Jack Goodell 601 E. Collins Street Eaton, CO 80615 6/29/15 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 EXHIBIT 1 a Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing as a local contractor to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15-0027). As a contractor who has 12 employees, the success of my business is greatly dependent on the availability of cost effective building materials. The location of this asphalt/ready mix concrete plant will make it easier for my business to obtain the materials and will keep costs down, which in turn allows me to keep my costs lower. If these materials are not available, it will have a detrimental impact to my business and my employees. We will benefit from this project through our region's ability to repave local streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development thus providing for continued development and job creation for the region. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited and situated for this type of project. This project will help control the escalating construction and infrastructure costs which are outpacing the growth of income in this area by providing one of the basic building components, aggregate and related products. This project will also support the economy of Weld County through easily accessible building materials, mitigating cost increases and keeping the local economy viable. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. While I recognize a group of neighbors living near the site have voiced dissatisfaction of location of facility, I would ask the commissioners to look at the benefits of this project to the greater community and local businesses like mine that operate and employ people in Weld County and nearby locations. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! 1 Sincerely, Jack Goodell 2 27381 Hopi Trail Loveland, CO 80534 June, 29, 2015 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst, AICP, CFM Planner II Weld County Department of Planning Services 1555 N . 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 RE : Planning Application USR 15 - 0027 : Martin Marietta Materials Highway 34 Development Weld County Commissioners : I am writing you to petition that you disapprove the above USR application from Martin Marietta (MM) . The proposal is not good for Weld County for the following reasons : 1 . It is not compatible with the surrounding area. This area is agricultural and residential land with residential housing directly next to the proposed MM location. This is a peaceful rural area, with no other existing land users compatible with this proposal. 2 . Highway 34 traffic is already very busy. It is unconceivable how this new truck traffic proposal by MM could be managed into highway 34 without major impacts to traffic flow on 34. EXHIBIT 3 . As a resident in Indian Head Estates, which is just to the east of the proposed MM site, I am very concerned with the noise and odor pollution that the MM site would generate . It is hard to imagine that the Martin Marietta' s business of supplying aggregate product, concrete, and asphalt at this site would not dramatically change the quality of life in Indian Head Estates as well as the surrounding community. 4. This west side of Weld County has seen notable development over the past few years, with light industry/warehouse, residential, and retail additions that compliment each other. Just across the county line into Larimer County, hospitals, banking, and retail are expanding robustly. Adding MM ' s concrete and asphalt site in the middle of this setting would be totally out of the development direction this area has been on . Please deny in total Martin Marietta' s proposal . Only this action by your commission will continue your insightful planning direction for West Weld County. Sincerely yours, Gary Mattson garym7890@gmail . com Jun , 29. 2015 1 : 57PM No , 2853 P. 1 Case # USR 15-0027 For Public Record Date: 6/29/2015 To: Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst, AICP, CFM Planner I1 Weld County Department of Planning Services 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, Colorado 80631 RE: Planning Application USR 15-0027: Martin Marietta Materials Highway 34 Development Weld County Commissioners: We do not need this nor want this plant. Excessive noise and traffic_ Too much pollution which we do not need_ I am against this, and will not be happy if this goes through. Alexis omwell aU‘Akhre/t1 — \k S Ono0 .e0n \ 267 Wrybill Ave. Loveland, CO 80537 EXHIBIT 5L4 Jun , 29. 2015 1 : 56PM \lo , 2852 P . 1 Case # USR 15-0027 For Public Record Date: 6/29/2015 To: Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst, AICP, CFM Planner II Weld County Department of Planning Services 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, Colorado 80631 RE: Planning Application USR 15-0027: Martin Marietta Materials Highway 34 Development Weld County Commissioners: We do not need this nor want this plant. Excessive noise and traffic. Too much pollution which we do not need. I am against this, and will not be happy if this goes through. 1 c-2,SiLL— CH- el ST LEL- O07. . NI DCVSCSO Lb q E Let c CO 2eas 3 P- EXHIBIT IA SA Diana Aungst From: MM Highway 34 Support [MMHighway34. Info@martinmarietta.com] Sent: Tuesday, June 30, 2015 1 :55 PM To: MMHighway34. Info@martinmarietta.com Subject: MMHighway34.com Support Form Marty McVicker 3317 terryywood Road Ft Collins CO 80524 06/3015 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 EXHIBIT Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing as a local contractor to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15-0027). As a contractor who has 3 employees, the success of my business is greatly dependent on the availability of cost effective building materials. The location of this asphalt/ready mix concrete plant will make it easier for my business to obtain the materials and will keep costs down, which in turn allows me to keep my costs lower. If these materials are not available, it will have a detrimental impact to my business and my employees. We will benefit from this project through our region's ability to repave local streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development thus providing for continued development and job creation for the region. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited and situated for this type of project. This project will help control the escalating construction and jnfrastructure costs which are outpacing the growth of income in this area by providing one of the basic building components, aggregate and related products. This project will also support the economy of Weld County through easily accessible building materials, mitigating cost increases and keeping the local economy viable. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. While I recognize a group of neighbors living near the site have voiced dissatisfaction of location of facility, I would ask the commissioners to look at the benefits of this project to the greater community and local businesses like mine that operate and employ people in Weld County and nearby locations. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! i REF JUN 30 2015 Weld GREELEY OFFICE County Planning Depaitment 6/24/15 To: Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst, AICP CFM Planner II THEGRQUPINC. Weld County Department of Planning Services Real Estate ir 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, Colorado 80631 I have never been much of a political person but I have two very close friends and past customers who live in Indianhead Estates in Loveland. My friends have very serious concerns about the proposed Martin Marietta Asphalt plant having plans to root itself on the south-west side. I am supporting their efforts to prevent this plant from being constructed here. This plant will not only have a negative resale affect on their homes but health is a concern as well. The interchange at Hwy 34 just East of the Centerra could also be a negatively impacted. There are other residential neighborhoods in the vicinity that could be in danger too depending on which way the winds are drifting on any given day. These areas are: Thompson Crossing, Thompson River Ranch, Steeplechase, Highland Meadows, Highpointe, Belmont Ridge and Water Valley in the circumference around the area. Please hear me (and the voices of many others) ban the establishment of this plant in this area. Too many people will be affected in these higher density residential areas. Adrienne Scharli • . let..4„4 Realtor/Partner/Broker Associate 970-217-7350 EXHIBIT Harmony Office 2803 East Harmony Road Fort Collins, Colorado 80528 970.229.0700 www.thegroupinc.com It a 3 WA1 Ton,R) ovioiivnu° June 20, 2015 R ECE1VFD Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst, AICP, CFM Planner II JUN 3 0 2015 Weld County Department of Planning Services Weld Count 1555 N. 17th Avenue Y Planning uepd, L,nent Greeley, CO 80631 GREELEY OFFIcE Dear Weld County Commissioners, We are writing in opposition to the proposed Martin-Marietta concrete recycling and asphalt batch plant on Highway 34 and WCR 13. We understand the company is requesting a variance with current zoning regulations and are seekingspecial permission to build this plant W e believe our County Commissioners should deny this request. To those of us who are local residents this proposal threatens to be disruptive and counterproductive to the community that is rapidly developing in this area. It is a community that is becoming agatewayto Weld County with attractive residential, agricultural, retail and light commercial interests. It would be a shame to introduce heavy industry and it would be a violation of the current zoning regulation that many have relied on when purchasing their properties. According to the Greeley Tribune, Martin-Marietta anticipates heavy truck traffic and rail usage along HW34 which is already experiencing heavy commuter traffic. It may suit their needs at present, but the interests of our communities along this corridor will be negatively impacted in terms of noise, dust, traffic, and aesthetics. This is why we have zoning plans-to keep heavy industry like this batch plant away from retail and residential areas. Since Martin-Marietta has a history of working in Weld County and has another facility north of Greeley, we are confident they are aware of the many areas in our county where they could locate this plant without placing it in the center of one of our premier growing communities. W e n ote with some interest that supporters of this proposal do not live in the communities where the plant has been proposed. Those of us who do realize the dramatic effects it will have and are concerned to see heavy commercial development in our area. We cannot see how this facility would be compatible with the current neighborhoods we have and the pastoral beauty of this area that makes itso attractive for future residential and retail growth. There is no question that this represents heavy industry and it should be located in an appropriate place. We are glad that Martin-Marietta is interested in investing in Weld County and providing an important service for the growth and development of this area. We hope the County Commissioners can work with them to find a more suitable location for this new plant. Sincerely, GA-a? o ACLP>---lane Gary Rath and Cynthia Gerow 27117 Coyote Ridge Lane EXHIBIT Johnstown, CO 80534 RECEIVED [Your Name]DUCO1 13Dainerl [Street Address] 1- Za `g 5't GQ J JUN 3 0 2015 [City, ST ZIP Code] Co-Orr,C\CCI CO - S'O 1 We1d County Nanning OFFICE Department _[Date] 6 4- �g 15 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst ( USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners : As a resident of Weld County, I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15-0027) . I understand that some in our community have voiced concerns over the project. i, however, am one of thousands of citizens who will benefit from this project through our community's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our community will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, [Your Name1)C/ f GcxuflQ EXHIBIT ain3 n ( 0 v ddo tp �� a zed ifffl [Your Name] 05 l,��`'10 te,,, t ��y-Z p, [Street Address] tit 23 5 c ( L d ` a 7 [City, ST ZIP Code] G'7c,r jcy co ( 'a47 / [Date] Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst ( USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: As a resident of Weld County, I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15-0027) . I understand that some in our community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one of thousands of citizens who will benefit from this project through our community's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our community will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, [Your Name] t/ fr IO EXHIBIT [Your Name] 9CJnJ/4 /c q - e it I [Street Address] 11 2- 9 [City, ST ZIP Code] Greer /el co ( re 6J ( [Date] Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst ( USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N . 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: As a resident of Weld County, I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15-0027) . I understand that some in our community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one of thousands of citizens who will benefit from this project through our community's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our community will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, [Your Name] apienin �G gin_ EXHIBIT 1 [Your Name] V� i1 n 15M r Q �tr��2 [Street Address] 17 !"I 6 - 5t [City, ST ZIP Code] &re*1e Co G060 3r [Date] /_ w ` t - / r. Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst ( USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: As a resident of Weld County, I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15-0027) . I understand that some in our community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one of thousands of citizens who will benefit from this project through our community's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our community will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response ! Sincerely, [Your Name] ; gt 9n ! t�l� I/" rid I - r,70 ( 2 V EXHIBIT 3 [Your Name] t)ob 0 C tirrar` 1r a lit [Street Address] i Off , vvf cv t\ Q [City, ST ZIP Code] 20a [Date] Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst ( USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners : As a resident of Weld County, I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15-0027). I understand that some in our community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one of thousands of citizens who will benefit from this project through our community's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our community will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, [Your Name] r� EXHIBIT P �t 4 [Your Name] V1\, k \O€ ig\ '\ [Street Address] 'Si � - \ e\-sNQ [City, ST ZIP Code] c c53 ` C�� C� �� % LO [Date] b 4 _ t th" 13 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst ( USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N . 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners : As a resident of Weld County, I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15-0027) . I understand that some in our community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one of thousands of citizens who will benefit from this project through our community's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our community will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, gym ' [Your Name] Vot. 1 `\ C� 6040 t EXHIBIT r- [Your Name] 0701e_ Q / 12 [Street Address] J [City, ST ZIP Code] er- 4 " Lt 4 T k 75 [Date] ie.," of / Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N . 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: As a resident of Weld County, I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15-0027). I understand that some in our community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one of thousands of citizens who will benefit from this project through our community's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our community will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials . Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a focal source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, Us [Your Name] 7o ;o EXHIBIT 3 ni[Your Name] .04/"Ill t 0 [Street Address] 311d t S [City, ST ZIP Code] 41rc.G1,y (9 L O °�J c( [Date] , / 9e / $ Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N . 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: As a resident of Weld County, I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15-0027) . I understand that some in our community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one of thousands of citizens who will benefit from this project through our community's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our community will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. 1 urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, --[Your Name] • /lb EXHIBIT [Your Name] cx U Akck f � '� [Street Address] Cc> A. \-) \ L c r1/2- i' evA1/41----- [City, ST ZIP Code] G -act ` ` �© _ [Date] fa (LC Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst ( USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners : As a resident of Weld County, I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15-0027) . I understand that some in our community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one of thousands of citizens who will benefit from this project through our community's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our community will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response ! Sincerely, Oit" et,}5 a tiN,-Lb .9kcx_r cN. [Your Name] EXHIBIT [Your Name] [Street Address] [City, ST ZIP Code] [Date] I ( )C Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners : As a resident of Weld County, I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15-0027) . I understand that some in our community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one of thousands of citizens who will benefit from this project through our community's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our community will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response ! Sincerely, [Your Name] D e. vt, CO Yo S EXHIBIT D [Your Name] 9f nq\ C,r nco de a [Street Address] ') J /Av t / to 3Z [City, ST ZIP Code] [Date] Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners : As a resident of Weld County, I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15-0027). I understand that some in our community have voiced concerns over the project. 1, however, am one of thousands of citizens who will benefit from this project through our community's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our community will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, [Your Name] .Y \ C\C) ct n a n6e EXHIBIT [Your Name] Roe /iO 1 . IcreJ1 4C ee -- [Street Address] 4 j2 { i rk 'tic [City, ST ZIP Code] � ��1/f �,.� . � � ? I l� . [Date] 6 � l Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N . 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners : As a resident of Weld County, I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15-0027) . I understand that some in our community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one of thousands of citizens who will benefit from this project through our community's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our community will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response ! Sincerely, [Your ] aa5er' 0 Name )-4 EXHIBIT 3 [Your Name] R v�Y 6Autas [Street Address] 435 N "f 35 Av E LOT 4 73 [City, ST ZIP Code] [Date] ‘ — t ea a- 15 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst ( USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners : As a resident of Weld County, I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15-0027). I understand that some in our community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one of thousands of citizens who will benefit from this project through our community's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our community will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, [Your Name] RuDy 6 A gLES EXHIBIT D ata_ [Your Name] /hjchea fr g, rna [Street Address] ql fi it/7" 3 7 fr4'e tot 923 [City, ST ZIP Code] [Date] /-4 -45 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst ( USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners : As a resident of Weld County, I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15-0027) . I understand that some in our community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one of thousands of citizens who will benefit from this project through our community's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our community will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, [Your Name] /vvtt'lo rots EXHIBIT D ado_ [Your Name] Luti I- Ls4a [Street Address] 312i( Sy A✓4-- C , [City, ST ZIP Code] (,a/efr Cc 806-311 [Date] --- 17-(5- Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst ( USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners : As a resident of Weld County, I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15-0027) . I understand that some in our community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one of thousands of citizens who will benefit from this project through our community's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our community will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response ! Sincerely, [Your Name] IN EXHIBIT [Your Name] CO tea M [Street Address] 23 a3 /3 "Vf 04m OW ea_ [City, ST ZIP Code] ff 0 6 3 J [Date] ®i / G r 7 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst ( USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners : As a resident of Weld County, I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15-0027) . I understand that some in our community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one of thousands of citizens who will benefit from this project through our community's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our community will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, [Your Name] eConeritsca 48,4%L.C a EXHIBIT .3(CLIL [Your Name] ,.�o,t 6' . N-- 1C? 4 [Street Address] 2 70o iW Cs+ .. 3 3 [City, ST ZIP Code] G v t el t CO Z043 $ [Date] 6 I g / 5 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst ( USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: As a resident of Weld County, I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15-0027) . I understand that some in our community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one of thousands of citizens who will benefit from this project through our community's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our community will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response ! Sincerely, [Your Name] 0.5e eZ EXHIBIT ____s5(joa ,) ut-)4\ 3Uofl¼ rv(A 'cj`v [Your Name] d� [Street Address] \,33 N [City, ST ZIP Code] are_cle/ zSO 6 .1 1 [Date] Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners : As a resident of Weld County, i am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project ( USR15-0027). I understand that some in our community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one of thousands of citizens who will benefit from this project through our community's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our community will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials . Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, [Your Name] aU CAVIL 1, (Alit` \I-1(V EXHIBIT [Your Name] WW1CI5CO 3 0 \ 1\ ) 054 [Street Address] '' D 2G . / Z AvA ' $ .3' [City, ST ZIP Code] ! , hh [Date] 0 � � fr`'"t V Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst ( USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners : As a resident of Weld County, I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15-0027) . I understand that some in our community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one of thousands of citizens who will benefit from this project through our community's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our community will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response ! Sincerely, [Your Name] y'un �- t.sW ' }� AO a3P EXHIBIT 8 z [Your Name]Jo ch,nco [Street Address] 9)\0 Q\G Wt. [City, ST ZIP Code] $0G3\ [Date] 6/ 1$ ( t.5 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst ( USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N . 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: As a resident of Weld County, I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR1S-0027) . I understand that some in our community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one of thousands of citizens who will benefit from this project through our community's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our community will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, [Your Name] Q r EXHIBIT [Your Name] J ifivik C (ot vn4 et [Street Address] ( n7- 3 / Sheet [City, ST ZIP Code] go s i [Date] 6 /1,/il Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners : As a resident of Weld County, I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project ( USR15-0027). I understand that some in our community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one of thousands of citizens who will benefit from this project through our community's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our community will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, LAA ck (6s Utter [Your Name] EXHIBIT I Address Street c D F 4 � f/I City, st Zip Code C g,e) 3 I Date O t RECEIVE ; JUN 30 2015 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning Dept GREELEY OFFICE Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: As a resident of Weld County, I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15-OO27). I understand that some in our community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one of thousands of citizens who will benefit from this project through our community's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our community will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials . Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response ! Sincerely, EXHIBIT 9 RECP ' tr !) t_ t _ . Name\--tli 1 `. ClYrfOt� 'JUN UN 302015 A . dress Street ' •I>L1 . Ne cit St Zip Coe > Weld County GREELEY OFFICE Date C3 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst ( USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners : As a resident of Weld County, I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15-0027) . I understand that some in our community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one of thousands of citizens who will benefit from this project through our community's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our community will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, EXHIBIT 9 [Your Name] &W 1,00-3v) [Street Address] 31V s h RECE1" [City, ST ZIP Code] Fk , Co( I \ .s' CO % ?oral JUN 3 0 2015 [Date] 6/ c / j Weld County .„ii ment GREELEY OFFICE Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N . 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project ( USR15- 0027) . I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response ! Sincerely, [Your Name] &:xt'-jf Vuaz: cI EXHIBIT [Your Name] Hannc\ N1ov-L r o-'- r [Street Address] 3425 u Y1 6lst coon )- [City, ST ZIP Code] rtor v. Cot ) 113 CO �e 52 G, [Date] 0 / I � 1 20 , 6 RECEJ \! FD1t Weld County Commissioners JUN 3 0 2015 c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Piannj.r- Weld County Planning GREELEY OFFICE rtment 1555 N . 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project ( USR15- 0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response ! Sincerely, [Your Name] H annct'1 No -enn1oer EXHIBIT A517 r[YourName] T) k > . Ccont [Street Address] t j ' ). Waic ��-� ti [City, ST ZIP Code) i �• etas." % N.) \ ' kA-) S 1 [ Date] II, < < 1 r� RECEJVrD Weld County Commissioners JUN 3 0 2015 c/a Diana Aungst ( USR15-0027) Weld County Planning Weld GREELEYnUF�j`""' iment 1555 N. 17th Avenue CE Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project ( USR15- - 0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response ! Sincerely, ` , Kj125—\ [Your N me) tt eitvi EXHIBIT 57 [Your Name] 11-teLksA [Street Address] gso s• o - At 11 [City, ST ZIP Code] F-0 �/(" COL-LAMS CO VSt4 [Date] 42 / 140,/ N ,� �„ R CF r, Weld County Commissioners JUN 3 0 2015 c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning Weld County ,Jiinvent 1555 N. 17th Avenue GREELEY OFFICE Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project ( USR15- 0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response ! Sincerely, _ 21:1-t L,C,Lefe. [Your Name] '111\e5 --frit(-6 EXHIBIT D [Your Name] AviS"t"- geniis/4'N [Street Address] Z Z-j 3 Ce.G -v kJJ9 b [City, ST ZIP Code] Fad- coil; ih s (o cr 2(v [Date] {rib vs- Weld County Commissioners RFC4P- Plf � c/o Diana Aungst ( USR15-0027) JUN 3 0 2015 Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Weld County ._fitment Greeley, CO 80631 GREELEY OFFICE Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project ( USR15- 0027) . I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response ! Sincerely, Ar\c‘l, Apk, [Your Name] 24nke& 5lt EXHIBIT I _ntio [Your Name] \\(QS\\ � (S.A.\ [Street Address] oy Q ,4)-Af\ Mef?c Coxk [City, ST ZIP Code] _c Usk _ , , l_. [Date] f ar t5 CO c5 ?c ia seWeld County Commissioners rrrr A � to r1 co Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) R. Weld County Planning JUN 3 Q 2G15 1555 N . 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Weld County , • """'it GREELEY OF-rt ,ci Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15- 0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response ! Sincerely, [Your Name] 5Vtincsat_ 62,00c. (0- ts- tc2 4,,r_ u. . 6,----- EXHIBIT b XI 3 [Your Name] U r 1( SC Q \tS [Street Address] \ %( j ►;.a-QSi^4S S\ Pc p\. 2 [City, ST ZIP Code] , \ \ \v.-) icv J�` e_c_, [Date] 0(_01 ‘t-- Weld County Commissioners RECEIVerro c/o Diana Aungst ( USR15-0027) ' fit 3 0 Weld County Planning 2015 1555 N . 17th Avenue Weld CountyJU Planning L� ,�, cmerlt Greeley, CO 80631 GREELEY OFFICE Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project ( USR15- OO27) . I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response ! Sincerely, Your(11ej EXHIBIT [Your Name] / it4 ad [Street Address] 432--5 Stet" b rsk e� [City, ST ZIP Code r I e , , // Ks / cO[Date] ( It_szo d (i - / 5 Weld County Commissioners ! ECFRir. !) c/o Diana Aungst ( USR1S-0027) JUN County Planning JUN 3 0 2015 1555 N . 17th Avenue Weld County Greeley, CO 80631 GREELEY�O ' tment OFFICE Dear Weld County Commissioners : I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project ( USR15- 0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. 1, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response ! Sincerely, , rat) g [Your Name] 14)4701 EXHIBIT [Your Name] o;-1- Wine [Street Address] S Z ZO cz waA or. D32 [City, ST ZIP Code] - Ott( In O)O) 85S—2C [Date] 4)// Ip ( 15 Weld County Commissioners RECE1VF. D c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning JUN 3 0 2015 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Weld County Planning Department GREELEY OFFICE Dear Weld County Commissioners . I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project ( USR15- 0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response ! Sincerely, Ldte 2 A: [Your Name] O er;ne t a EXHIBIT 3 2 [Your Name] 0O1� n. I it [Street Address] 3 .310 4'ZL-ru` � [City, ST ZIP Code] Ay( {- (,o / / inc C 0 ED ca- [Date] 01 , (PI IS Weld County Commissioners rtrCEVF_ D c/o Diana Aungst ( USR15-0027) Weld County Planning JUN 3 0 2015 1555 N . 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Weld Countyng Dear Weld County Commissioners : I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15- 0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to .the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response ! Sincerely, C 'r Cs , yt .. 1 [Your Name] ecuoy, Zte-1"-f. EXHIBIT [Your Name] fr' eflAfr fkfC [Street Address) as 5() sa (vet, 44V7 [City, ST ZIP Code] ( cL U L Ns co SOS7A [Date] u21 tufts Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst ( USR15-0027) RECrirr',Weld County Planning 1555 N . 17th Avenue JUN 3 0 2015 Greeley, CO 80631 Weld County Ptinrriii=.r GREELEY OFFICE' `+rient Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project ( USR15- 0027) . I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to .the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response ! Sincerely, [Your Name] \'11K\A--- uCet EXHIBIT D 85116_ 19 [Your Name] . i 'ne. 1 ( }1\011-zl @( c c' [Street Address] Li 3 Z 4J6w /iC W [City, ST ZIP Code] c p )//o s 9c) _e2 .6' [Date] 5 / J & ) i s Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) flY I Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue JUN 3 0 2015 Greeley, CO 80631 Weld County Planning ut;poItment GREELEY OFFICE Dear Weld County Commissioners : I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project ( USR15- 0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response ! Sincerely, A[Your Name] / A iJ 'j ( \ aro +afrgc EXHIBIT I [Your Name] j '1 e \JD [Street Address] 74 Zs fc% 0 (IS I c C I' [City, ST ZIP Code] reo r+— COilf>7 ) W 6/15 / / f [Date] Weld County Commissioners RECEIVED c/o Diana Aungst ( USR15-0027) Weld County Planning JUN 3 0 2015 1555 N. 17th Avenue Weld County Planning Greeley, CO 80631 GRELEYOFFICErtrnent Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR1S- 0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response ! Sincerely, [Your Name] -- ti VII coa (Z0 EXHIBIT 9 [Your Name] OtecrC_t_._, 7Y-L__C2-/S.-a_a_FLY [Street Address] [City, ST ZIP Code] > "--2., Co [Date] //b /,s-- Weld County CommissionersR. ECE ! \/ ED c/o Diana Aungst ( USR1S-0027 ) JUN 3 Q 2015 Weld County Planning 1555 N . 17th Avenue Weld County Planning Department Greeley, CO 80631 GREELEY OFFICE Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project ( USR15- 0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response ! Sincerely, [Your Name] A C_. AqS .51-Se- EXHIBIT 5a9[ r . 6 :o 27344-7 AC '� (&s , A . 964-27 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) PECFI 'kfpr) Weld County Planning JUN 3 0 1555 N. 17th Avenue2015 Greeley, CO 80631 1'�'eIJ County f'Iauning 0cPa;iment GREELEY OFFICE Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project ( USR15- 0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, /44.4,-/-1/4/e- EXHIBIT k1'1111 ,11 tekjo e L. c oQ OA !ciao- §Lk t baa [no rcm\ E to &5OL1 w.a cwun\-9 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst ( USR15-OO27) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue RFCE ! V )E Greeley, CO 80631 JUN 3 0 2015 Weld County Planning oepaiirrtent GREELEY OFFICE Dear Weld County Commissioners : I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 0027). USR Project ( 15- I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who ble and will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located bw en two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of et. p o�ec t Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing s mat the materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site providingi local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasin distance a g s. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your res onse ! p Sincerely, EXHIBIT iii. fVnok Ht De Levi en 4-- , 80501-1 C.(-? (1J 6) Li h. Weld County Commissioners RECEI \Irr) c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) JUN 30 2015 Weld County Planning 1555 N . 17th Avenue Weld County Planning ueparimertt Greeley, CO 80631 GREELEY OFFICE Dear Weld County Commissioners : I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project ( USR15- 0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response ! Sincerely,c0/1/1 EXHIBIT D nt4 kit gl ni ,o/If 14rC DA*, in nA 8(35 ail ti)e-e-tt ept-uLtry • Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst ( USR15-0027) JUN 3 O 2015 Weld County Planning 11 1555 N . 17th Avenue Weld CoUn►, r � Greeley, CO 80631 GREELEY O� rICE Dear Weld County Commissioners : I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project ( USR15- 0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to he imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response ! Sincerely, /415 EXHIBIT D .D faai Gz4InntoJ Wier/ Attrr Dia , LPAJth ,VOA'r do cto5o4 &cw &wry Weld County Commissioners !'h 7 '' ' n ,vn c/o Diana Aungst ( USR15-0027) Weld County Planning JUN 3 0 2015 1555 N. 17th Avenue Weld County F I:.n,1ir�.; _. . ... .;,,ant Greeley, CO 80631 GREELEY OI- r'CE Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15- 0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response ! Si, cerely, D it&Iii, 6,/sotaiv EXHIBI -1Oe ( kr. q vL L o We k OD S . r L 8196D V 'tots cA 0,._00. 0NA ri Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst ( USR15-OO27) JUN 3 0 2015 Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Weld Co::rie Greeley, CO 80631 GREELEY OFFICE Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15- 0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response ! Sincerely, 4.---S)CikAALD EXHIBIT S 0--kteoki, L is_xtm art- eal Lei d O.430‘uly Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst ( USR15-0027) I< B FI Weld County Planning 1555 N . 17th Avenue JUN 3 0 2015 Greeley, CO 80631 Weld County F'i..„ al% ., ,,owit GREELEY OFFICE Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project ( USR15- 0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. 1, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response ! Sincerely, Negc:42,,otte,,,,43) EXHIBIT Kenneth Ball 1932 Donna Street Brighton, CO 80601 June 7, 2015 Weld County Commissioners "' r r Fri`") c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning JUN 3 0 2015 1555 N . 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Weld County darning _ . uriemt GREELEY OFFICE Dear Weld County Commissioners : ! am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15- 0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response ! Sincerely, >6711( Kenneth R Ball EXHIBIT D D 3 Antelia Salazar-Ball 1932 Donna Street Brighton, CO 80601 June 7, 2015 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County g,"! �'' i7 " Planning <._ 1555 N . 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 JUN 3 0 2015 Weld COLay Dear Weld County Commissioners : GREELEY OFFICE I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project ( USR15- 0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response ! Sincerely, M f ' Antelia Salazar-Ball EXHIBIT 2 Case # USR 15-0027 For Public Record P rerF Date: 6/24/2015 , , D JUN 302015 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst, AICP, CFM Planner II Weld Cour,iy . ��'�''+ '� GREELEY OFFICE Weld County Department of Planning Services 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, Colorado 80631 EXHIBIT Weld County Commissioners: I misiCf1 RE: Planning Application USR 15-0027: Martin Marietta Materials Highway 34 Development I am strongly against this proposal due to the compatibility issues presented with this heavy industrial giant as our neighbor. I am a Weld county citizen who spends much of my summer on my patio tying to relax as I have many medical issues and am struggling already without having to deal with the issue and problems next to my home. It's a pretty area with small wildlife visiting as well as many different song birds that I enjoy. Having this home, location and quiet environment is the one thing in life I can still look forward to while my health is deteriorating. I don't need this added stress! I also enjoy opening my windows during all seasons. I know having a large industry come in just outside our development will cause: • Noise • Pollution • Odor • Lighting • Visual Impact • Trains • Traffic • Dust • Horrible Views According to Martin Marietta Materials Noise Analysis, they will barely meet the noise requirements and it is unlikely that the calculations are adequate to use as a basis for approval and although they call for an occasional nighttime operation the noise level will certainly exceed residential standards. The additional lanes on Interstate 25 were poured at night and so again for the purpose of sleep and quality of life I don't see anything in the proposal for lighting or dark skies compliant lights nor noise abatement. Also, the tight radius' of the perimeter rail on the 131 acre site will deliver a shrill and squeal of the train car wheels as well as the banging of the cars from stop and go to Inc cars. I saw no specific plan for dust suppression which wi'1 be generated by many . ` 1 unloading, 2 7 hauling, y and operations of the plant, such e+ aggregate Handling_. unloading„ hauling, washing, and operations:l ;.: a i the f�� S3ia3i �. � - /a/ 11° -Y RECEIVED Name •. • ress Street �/ 3 /�c5 e'h7 4 Vc ;. � � JUN 3 0 coast ode rc /e/ e ?6 o 2015 Date --z 0/6 Weld Cowrity GREELEy QFFi CE rtment Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners : As a resident of Weld County, I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15-0027) . I understand that some in our community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one of thousands of citizens who will benefit from this project through our community's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our community will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, EXHIBIT Name 1)4W /1110 td RECFIVFD Address Street_ite sr. City, st Zip Code -re LEI/ JUN 3 0 2015 Date hi - / ce / r Weld County intment GREELEY OFFICE Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst ( USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: As a resident of Weld County, I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15-0027). I understand that some in our community have voiced concerns over the project. 1, however, am one of thousands of citizens who will benefit from this project through our community's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our community will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, a�t 7/-6(levic EXHIBIT From: Doris Eckhardt 2365 Rd 64 Goodland, KS 67735 To: Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst, AICP, CFM Planner II Weld County Department of Planning Services 1555 North 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Re: Case#USR15-0027 FOR PUBLIC RECORD Dear Commissioners: I am writing to STRONGLY OPPOSE the proposed Martin Marietta Materials Highway 34 Development plan and am asking you to vote against it. My daughter lives on the 35 acre property which borders the proposed facility. She farms a significant portion of the 35 acres, producing alfalfa and grass hay. On June 17th, 2015 she also got approval for USR15-0028 to operate a wedding and event venue on her property. She appreciated your support of her project. She also appreciates your support in promoting the growth and success of small businesses through the Weld County Small Business Incentive Program, which she has taken advantage of, and will be very beneficial as she launches her new business. Unfortunately, if the proposed Martin Marietta Materials Highway 34 Development goes through, it will put her out of business. There is no way she could successfully operate her wedding and event venue with an Asphalt and Concrete recycling plant and rail spur as the backdrop to the west, replacing the currently spectacular sunsets and picturesque views of the Rocky Mountains, so important to the success of her wedding business. In addition, the thought of using Prime Farmland for this plant is extremely unfortunate. For more than 75 years our family has made our living farming and ranching, helping to fuel our economy, while preserving the environment. Agriculture has been and will continue to be a critical part of the long term future of Weld County. Martin Marietta is proposing to take this piece of Prime Farmland and use it for something that has no relation whatsoever to agriculture. This is completely inconsistent with Weld County Code. In addition to the above concerns, I'd like to also specifically address the issue of increased traffic. Currently getting on to Highway 34 from CR 15 is extremely dangerous. I am especially sensitive to this every time I try to get on to 34 from CR15, as my husband was killed at a very similar intersection getting on to Highway 85 south of Greeley. This intersection is already dangerous; I can't imagine how many lives will be taken due to accidents if Martin Marietta is allowed to locate their plant where thousands of trucks would be adding to an already serious traffic problem. I strongly pray that you will deny Martin Marietta's Highway 34 proposal . Thank you, 42044„.„--- EXHIBIT Diana Aungst From: MMHighway34.com Support Form [MMHighway34.Info@martinmarietta.com] Sent: Wednesday, July 01 , 2015 2:22 PM To: MMHighway34. Info@martinmarietta.com Subject: MM Highway 34 Support Form Kurt Marshall 13955 Grape St. Thornton 7/1/15 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15- 0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, Kurt Marshall EXHIBIT 1 1 4,0_ Diana Aungst From: MMHighway34.com Support Form [MMHighway34.Info@martinmarietta.com] Sent: Wednesday, July 01 , 2015 2: 18 PM To: MMHighway34. Info@martinmarietta.com Subject: MM Highway 34 Support Form David Hoppe 3501 Chase St. Wheat Ridge, Co 80212 7/1/15 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15- 0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, David Hoppe EXHIBIT 1 I a Diana Aungst From: MMHighway34.com Support Form [MMHighway34.Info@martinmarietta.com] Sent: Wednesday, July 01 , 2015 2:20 PM To: MMHighway34.Info@martinmarietta.com Subject: MM Highway 34 Support Form Lauren Hoppd 13955 Grape St. Thornton, Colorado 80602 7/1/15 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15- 0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, Lauren Hoppd EXHIBIT i 60, June 27, 2015 d5ear Weld County Commissioners, a am writing this correspondence in an effort to attempt to dissuade you, our elected commissioners, from making a decision that would have a profoundly negative impact on the quality of life in Weld County. a am referring tv the potentia( construction by martin 2vtarietta materials of a major aggregate processing facility 'near a-lghway 34 west of Greeley. While not living near the site itself can only imagine the direr consequences that would result from building such a heavy industrial operatiotu adjacent to established residential areas and along an arterial highway that suffers from major congestion presently. 9 utilize this roadway several times a week to commute to Loveland from Greeley by car and am often traveling the same route on my bicycles for recreation and a am frustrated currently 6y the delays ant back-ups in traffic on a, rregular basis. And-aiding 2000 heavy trucks that would be leaving and entering the '7ro9osed facility daily yresents a frightening aniyotentia(Iy dangerous scenario. a also am at a loss to understand the eagerness of this corporate giant to glace such a huge, loud toxic and bothersome operation directly adjacent to an existing, rresidential development when other potential sites certainly must exist along the '3-25/ railroad corridor that would be much less invasive. 7 am welt aware of the fact the (ultimate goal of any corporation is to make money for its shareholders but, hapefully, you and Hvtartin Marietta will see the greater goal in denying the petition to build one ' this site. Growth, generally speaking, is a marvelous thing but certainly not at the expense of the residents, commuters, shoppers and businesses in the area. 9 look forward to hearing that this petition has been denied and the greater good has prevailed (Thank you for you time and concern. Bid Osentas 5c 2145 36th Ave. FrFiVFn Greeley, Co 80634 JUL 02 2015 Weld County Planning Liepai tiLi it& GREELEY OFFICE EXHIBIT Diana Aungst From: nansupp@aol.com Sent: Thursday, July 02, 2015 9:42 AM To: Diana Aungst Cc: Nancy Suppes Subject: Ed Suppes' comments on Case #USR 15-0027 In reference to the MMM development adjacent to Indianhead Estates Subdivision in Weld County, I am pleading with you to consider a DENIAL to this proposed asphalt plant. This is NOT a compatible industry to this immediate area. As I look out from my home and the deck overlooking the Rocky Mountains, I will have this facility in my direct view. With smoke, pollution, noise, smells, etc. that will go on forever, I cannot see how this can be a "good neighbor" for this community at this location. PLEASE STRONGLY CONSIDER ANOTHER LOCATION FOR THIS PLANT! ! ! Thank you, Ed Suppes EXHIBIT 1 laca Name • • yr. C <P, thf: Address Street 4. ' ( . 1 R1c G Vii' City. StZio Code eMLlt, ti/ / 'j •?t'/3 RECEIVED Date L-,/ J//S JUL 06 2015 Weld County Commissioners Weld County Planning Uepai urieiit c/o Diana Aungst ( USR15-0027) GREELEY OFFICE Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: As a resident of Weld County, I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15-0027). I understand that some in our community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one of thousands of citizens who will benefit from this project through our community's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our community will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials . Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, )22/A., EXHIBIT that ame / vi 4, ( OmEsc ( A r s r ' tot City. St Zip Code ( f) X(?wy3 j P�ca.29.4Lzac P FIVFD Weld County Commissioners JUL 0 6 2015 c/o Diana Aungst ( USR15-0027) vvUlu► bounty Planning LJei1. , LiIIeIII Weld County Planning GREELEY OFFICE 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners : As a resident of Weld County, I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15-0027) . I understand that some in our community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one of thousands of citizens who will benefit from this project through our community's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our community will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials . Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, ......— /eit. ,,, (,), liv /a ( uoJc EXHIBIT (12001 Name tell ; Chad csJ u //z__ _ Address Street /. 3 9Y - /Q, Lk -tot !J City. St Zip Code Aloe , CD 8 005'15- Dt RECEIVED Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst ( USR15-0027) JUL 0 2015 Weld County Planning Weld County Planning uepawlnient 1555 N. 17th Avenue GREELEY OFFICE Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners : As a resident of Weld County, I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project ( USR15-0027) . I understand that some in our community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one of thousands of citizens who will benefit from this project through our community's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our community will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, EXHIBIT Nam f 1 < . 11 .8t 41. ri 5 Street Address -,-;x7/ E 1.:3 z r A1.1 1/ City, St Zip Code to -! c" i': •� C`in Sias ? •7 Date4 --/a - rrr ! vr 'm 4 A Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst ( USR15-0027) JUL 0 6 2015 Weld County Planning YYtla a 1555 N. 17th Avenue �GREE „went Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15- 0027) . I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, � , Asiat, EXHIBIT 4 "OIL )10h Name Stfr\deli rYOA- II e Street Address City, St Zip Code 13 co'.( Inc ._cc t Z1) RrrrDate ks — t1—- 1 S r� . -- r JUL 062015 Weld County Commissioners weld County Flan,:,.., _ _ c/o Diana Aungst ( USR15-0027) GREELEY OFFICE Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15- 0027) . I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, CAAak EXHIBIT James My 8151 Raspberry Drive Frederick, CO 80504 06-15-2015 Weld County Commissioners C/O Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) P. Fr ') Weld Planning 1555 N 17th Avenue JUL 0 6 2015 Greeley,CO 80631 Weld County I'Ianni , ; u pw &iaietit GREELEY OFFICE Dear Weld County Commissioners : I have worked in the Construction Industry for over thirty years and counting . I have worked for Martin Marietta a short time but what I know about this company is they are the real deal. Martin Marietta is very aware of the regulations of their pit operations it is a fact they make it a point to meet or exceed the expectations. Pryor to working for Martin Marietta, I worked for a road paving company leaving as early as 12 :00 AM to get to the town I was to report to work at, that is if I did not have to leave the day before. I am so blessed to be a short commute away from my job at present. I am writing this letter in 100 percent support the Highway 34 Project (USR15-0027). As Commissioners I would ask for your support as well , on the following fact that almost all the aggregate pits are dangerously close to their pit limits. The Highway 34 site offers up, in my opinion the most viable solution. Martin Marietta's proposed location at HY 34 will reduce the company's ecological foot print upon Weld County by utilizing train cars that lower the amount of trucks needed to support the same operations. I hope the people that may have concerns can understand we need this project to keep our Weld County economic status growing by keeping cost for growth reasonable. Martin Marietta's contribution will be more than likely a considerable worth in it self. It is my hope as a Weld County resident you will feel compelled to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and I look forward to your response! Thank you for your time and consideration on this matter! Sincerely, --icas' ma--James Ary. EXHIBIT loa Name Jv //� Qo / 44 AddressStreet 3 % FirI' 9 .5 rDfr° ity. St /,Zip Code lei•! y > a6gc/ a--n l,5-` RECEIVED Weld County Commissioners JUL 0 6 2015 c/o Diana Aungst ( USR15-0027) Weld County Planning Weld County Planning ueparurrerit GREELEY OFFICE 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners : As a resident of Weld County, I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15-0027). I understand that some in our community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one of thousands of citizens who will benefit from this project through our community's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our community will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials . Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, . (-/- - a."-; S------e, (I' EXHIBIT A D Name /L J� C, .��'�� - I Address Street47t• /3rx 4 // & y�.v ea Casa Date 1 -- Weld County Commissioners Y;:�', cE1v ED c/o Diana Aungst ( USR15-0027) 6 2015 Weld County Planning JUL 1555 N. 17th Avenue manning uepan.ment GREE LEY CO 80631 vyGw county GREELEY OFFICE Dear Weld County Commissioners: As a resident of Weld County, I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15-0027) . I understand that some in our community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one of thousands of citizens who will benefit from this project through our community's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our community will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, EXHIBIT g CO in Name ;t ( / L1tIJ& t_ A Address Street 1 r) / K-, 46 V C -� City. St Zip Code 0 6 4 I Date to / 44C i c p rem pyrn Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst ( USR15-0027) JUL 0 6 2015 Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue vve u County EIaniirb u _, Greeley, CO 80631 GREELEY OFFICE Dear Weld County Commissioners: As a resident of Weld County, I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15-0027) . I understand that some in our community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one of thousands of citizens who will benefit from this project through our community's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our community will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, C- i Khij/U EXHIBIT D D I ki Name_ J ' 1n.N L., /[• [/ Address Street 2 S (.1a K.4r:." c) Ci tv, St Zip Cod i•cI cty Date /., - 1 5J Se- Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) F\ ECE ! VFJ) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue JUL 0 6 2015 Greeley, CO 80631 vVeIQ County Planning uep ui►a�it GREELEY OFFICE Dear Weld County Commissioners : As a resident of Weld County, I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR1S-0027). I understand that some in our community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one of thousands of citizens who will benefit from this project through our community's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our community will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials . Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, � EXHIBIT D D ame LA112- Le ' J // 0 Address Street ce 15 /0 Ili>)1t-e( Ci.t . St zi . Co • e // - 7Lre, a wu.ido t c, 3 / Date /D-15- /5 Weld County Commissioners FDilS/Ffl c/o Diana Aungst ( USR15-0027) t ' Weld County Planning fUL 0 6 2015 1555 N. 17th Avenue vvelu County i•'1Jr)nint-7 Greeley, CO 80631 GREELEY Dear Weld County Commissioners : As a resident of Weld County, I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15-0027) . I understand that some in our community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one of thousands of citizens who will benefit from this project through our community's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our community will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, -•. ri-e57 EXHIBIT tho 3 NameA /F ieJ o irrk c Address Street _QA 7 • i p �7l ci St Zip Co ! r b 3 Date Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst ( USR15-0027) p r r r l r r r Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue JUL 0 6 2015 Greeley, CO 80631 Vela County Hannmg GREELEY OFFICE Dear Weld County Commissioners: As a resident of Weld County, I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15-0027) . 1 understand that some in our community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one of thousands of citizens who will benefit from this project through our community's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our community will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, Nrvc ®e koq EXHIBIT b 3 Name 7019 v M c\v o\ Address Street 2 6 zc t Avc, C v. SZip Code (- ) , eC1 el Co ga1 Date 6 Kai 5-- Weld County Commissioners n C .° r l ! c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning JUL 0 6 2015 1555 N. 17th Avenue vvttu Lournty Greeley, CO 80631 GREELEY OFFICE Dear Weld County Commissioners : As a resident of Weld County, I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15-0027). I understand that some in our community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one of thousands of citizens who will benefit from this project through our community's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our community will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, EXHIBIT Name-17 1 ()E "I- Z. Li S Address Street W . IOC-, t C-- ity, St Zia Code AJl tI I , �� C'o . S�'033 'I Date (j.b 12 - ani Weld County Commissioners FRI rest.rr, tin\ c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning JUL 0 6 2015 1555 N. 17th Avenue v t,tu uuuril Greeley, CO 80631 GREELEY OFrlCE Dear Weld County Commissioners : As a resident of Weld County, I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15-0027) . I understand that some in our community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one of thousands of citizens who will benefit from this project through our community's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our community will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, Zio(Setki eitoat EXHIBIT D D Name Jog (7O vl SG1 e 2- Address Street -2 IS '-] v; l I && C1 Q i3r, City. st Zip Codeh/o /i / cv, (O/Q . go.; Date /O 11 2 • Weld CountCommissioners '<. " - . PAP: c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) 6 2015 Weld County Planning JUL 1555 N. 17th Avenue Yield County Wtatu%..,; . ., . �� .• Greeley, CO 80631 GREELEY OFFICE Dear Weld County Commissioners : As a resident of Weld County, I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15-0027). I understand that some in our community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one of thousands of citizens who will benefit from this project through our community's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very dose to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our community will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, EXHIBIT 3 4 4 a 3 HollyCummingsH 2670O_WeIdLCounty. toadL13W Johnstown,tO10534L JuIyl ,10150 WeldLtounty.fommissionersW c/of Dianal ungst, ICP, iCFMPlannerlillH Welcilirountytepartment3APlanning5ervicesH 15551\1 o rt ha7thl\ve n u eL] Greeley,BEOE:06317 Re:L .aseli 1SR153.)0270 FORL UBLICEIRECORD ? 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We live in Indianhead Estates which is immediately adjacent to the proposed development and have several concerns. We live on a hill overlooking the proposed development site that will make it impossible to properly screen view, noise, vibration and night light greatly impacting our quality of life. The increase truck and train traffic will also create noise and safety issues. The development also is incompatible with existing development and will effect surrounding property values. Martin Marietta has proposed to shield their development from our subdivision with an earthen berm. In many situations this may be effective but with our subdivision sitting on a hill overlooking the proposed site the berm will not be tall enough to effectively shield the site from our residence. The proposed development will be a 24/7 operation with night lights and train unloading noise, vibration and horns affecting sleep and general quality of life. A 24/7 operation such as this is better suited to an industrial park such as the Great Western Industrial Park in Windsor than next to an existing residential subdivision. The proposed development also brings with it several 100 unit trains per week. In addition to the noise and vibration created by the arrival and unloading of the trains there is also the issue of blocked roads as the trains slowly pass. This will cause traffic to reroute past our subdivision as cars and trucks try to bypass the train. If in the future CR15 is blocked off from Hwy 34 then CR15 wouth will be the only access out of our subdivision . This means our only access to our subdivision could be blocked by a slow moving 100 unit train providing for unpredictable commute time and greatly impacting emergency service response times. The proposed development area is just east of 2534 and Centerra and is not compatible with the type of surrounding development proposed by Johnstown. The proposed Marin Marietta development is incompatible with surrounding neighborhoods and development and we strongly oppose it's approval even with modifications. Conrad & Jan Meitl 27695 Blackfoot Rd, Loveland, CO 80534 conradmeitl@hotmail.com EXHIBIT 6) & 41 s Diana Aungst From: Denise Rhoades [deniseerl @live.com] Sent: Sunday, July 05, 2015 3: 10 PM To: Diana Aungst Subject: Case #USR 15-0027 Attachments: Rhoades #USR 15-0027 MMM Highway 34 Opposition Letter.docx Greetings, Listed below is my letter in opposition to USR 15-0027. I have also attached it as a Word document so you can use whichever is easiest. Regards, Denise Rhoades deniseerl@live.com Case #USR 15-0027 For Public Record Date: July 5, 2015 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst, AICP, CFM Planner II Weld County Department of Planning Services 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 970-353-6100, ext 3524; Fax: 970-304-6498 daungst@weldgov.com EXHIBIT Weld County Commissioners: I 445_ RE: Planning Application USR 15-0027: Martin Marietta Highway 34 Development I appreciate this opportunity to voice my opinion and concerns regarding this proposal. I want to be extremely clear that I am Totally Opposed to the rezoning of this area to 1-2 and the proposed MMM Asphalt Plant I have lived in the Indianhead East subdivision for 30 years last month. During that time there has been substantial development all along the Highway 34 corridor. Most of these changes have been inevitable because of the wonderful area we live in. People move to Colorado, attend schools, shop in stores, drive to work and enjoy entertainment venues. I am so fortunate to have been able to appreciate the beauty of this rural area I selected as my home for the past 30 years. A little over a year ago my husband and I evaluated our options regarding our future retirement location. After careful consideration we decided we lived in one of the best locations in the country; why would we consider moving elsewhere when we call this area our home! Thus, in November 2014 we began major renovations to our existing home with the goal of making it a beautiful and comfortable home for our next 30 years. We want a home not only for us, but for the pleasure of entertaining family (especially our 2 young grandsons) and friends. We have hosted large parties and get togethers at our home for years because people love the setting we can provide. We decided to stay knowing the Highway 34 corridor would continue to be developed but 1 believing the master plans of the nearby communities were reasonably aligned in terms of the type of development. I hope you can understand the absolute shock we experienced when learning of the possibility of the rezoning of the area directly to our west and the possibility of the MMM Asphalt Plant. Never before have I ever heard of such a facility being placed in direct proximity to an existing neighborhood! Where is the precedent for this in Colorado? And what a dangerous precedent to set — that long established neighborhoods are not safe from industrial development simply because there is open land in their proximity? I have asthma. The increase in dust in the air, due to the plant and increased truck and train traffic, as well as the chemicals causes me great concern. Perhaps the health and well-being of those directly affected by the proximity of this plant should be paramount. I cannot imagine entertaining our family and friends as we desire (and have for many years) with the odor in the air that this plant is destined to emit. Somehow, the smell of a wonderfully grilled steak being overtaken by the fumes of an asphalt plant is not terribly appealing. Please consider that there are many other more suitable locations available and oppose this rezoning and facility. Respectfully submitted, Denise Rhoades deniseerl@live.com 6771 Algonquin Drive Johnstown, CO 80534 2 Diana Aungst From: MMHighway34.com Support Form [MMHighway34.Info@martinmarietta.coml Sent: Monday, July 06, 2015 10:53 AM To: MMHighway34.Info@martinmarietta.com Subject: MM Highway 34 Support Form Joe Gohrs 1590 W 12th Ave Denver, CO 80204 7/06/2015 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15- 0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, Joe Gohrs EXHIBIT 1 i (sok Diana Aungst From: MMHighway34.com Support Form [MMHighway34.Info@martinmarietta.com] Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2015 7:13 AM To: ryoch@msn.com Subject: MMHighway34.com Support Form Ryan Yoch 5 674 Ridgeway Drive Fort Collins, CO 80528 7/7/15 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15- 0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, Ryan Yoch EXHIBIT 1 I (Da9 1420 Riverside Avenue, Suite 114 Fort Collns, CU 80524 �,..� r �' d� Motherlove t: 970.493.?_892 f: 9 70.2?_4 4844 '< � rn ' th June 30 , 2015 motherlove.corn JUL 07 2015 v5 i ld Uouncy t'ftinni;ig tiepai ariul t Hello , GREELEY OFFICE I am writing to voice my strong opposition to the MMM project being considered on CR 1 . I am one of the owners of Motherlove Herbal Company (www. motherlove .com). We are a local manufacturer of herbal products specifically for pregnant and breastfeeding women . In our 26 years of existence, sourcing organic ingredients has been a major focus of our operation . Three years ago, in order to ensure a steady supply chain of certified organic herbs, we began the operation of a certified organic farm only a few hundred yards from the proposed development site. i have many concerns ' elated to the contairiiiiaiiof or our crops due to the dose proxiitiiiy of this environmentally hazardous plant. Toxic chemicals, dust and pollutants are all potential sources of contamination of both water and soil . Our quality standards are extremely high due to the fact that we are making products for pregnant and nursing women , and their babies. Each herb that we use goes through a strict qualification process that not only measures possible herbicide or pesticide exposure, but bacteria and heavy metal contents as well . I am deeply concerned that this asphalt plant may contaminate our soil and herb crops, and potentially render our supply of many of our products' main ingredients unusable. Motherlove also hosts a variety of educational events at our farm , including seminars on the importance of organics, teaching children to garden , and the identification of local edible and medicinal plants. We have plans to scale our operations up to create a wedding venue in the near future as well . With the proposed amount of noise, traffic, dust, and pollution only a stone's throw away — this would greatly impact our ability to grow organic crops and have the beautiful and peaceful farm that we currently advertise. Motherlove has been a strong , community-oriented , and rapidly growing company on the Front Range for nearly three decades. This project would very negatively impact our business. On !f arid _� (• all _ rease behalf myself cii iu of dsr %)r our Cif"i�ruy�eS and thousands u� customers, i ask yvu 'CO�u oppose the development of the MMM project. I truly appreciate your time and thank you for your consideration . Best, Silencia Cox Vice President Motherlove Herbal Company EXHIBIT Amsc. (01a8 3 Nurturing Life RFCFI \! FD c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) JUL 07 2015 Weld County Planning Weld County Planning L:eparund$n 1555 N. 17th Avenue GREELEY OFFICE Greeley, CO 80631 Dear : As a resident of Weld County, I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15-0027). I understand that some in our community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one of thousands of citizens who will benefit from this project through our community's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our community will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response ! Sincerely, (4°% ELI X8 . 5 r M . KO /1 r La eg o S' > 3 EXHIBIT a 1 RFcEIvm c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) JUL 07 2015 Weld County Planning Weld County Planning Department 1555 N. 17th Avenue GREELEY OFFICE Greeley, CO 80631 Dear : I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15-0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! 443.Sincerely, EXHIBIT A RECEIVED c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) JUL 07 2015 Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue veld County Planning Licpaitnient Greeley, CO 80631 GREELEY OFFICE Dear : 1 am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15-0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response ! Sincerely, • EXHIBIT RECEIVED c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) JUL 0 7 2015 Weld County Planning Weld County Planning Department 1555 N. 17t11 Avenue GREELEY OFFICE Greeley, CO 80631 Dear : As a resident of Weld County, I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15-0027). I understand that some in our community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one of thousands of citizens who will benefit from this project through our community's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our community will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project d look forward to your response ! • Sincerely, �1- ;./5-re j EXHIBIT RFcFJvFrJ JUL 07 2015 c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning Department Weld County Planning GREELEY OFFICE 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear : As a resident of Weld County, I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15-0027). understand that some in our community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one of thousands of citizens who will benefit from this project through our community's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our community will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, 2 EXHIBIT RFCFI \IFD JUL 07 .2015 c/o Diana Aungst ( USR15-0027) Weld County Planning Department Weld County Planning GREELEY OFFICE 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear : As a resident of Weld County, I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15-0027). I understand that some in our community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one of thousands of citizens who will benefit from this project through our community's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our community will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response ! Sincerely, \P iets" EXHIBIT PFCFR/ FD JUL 07 2015 c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning Ut;pastiiiu U Weld County Planning GREELEY OFFICE 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear : As a resident of Weld County, I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15-0027). I understand that some in our community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one of thousands of citizens who will benefit from this project through our community's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our community will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, J. JeQs635 EXHIBIT 3 RFCFIN/ FID JUL 07 2015 c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning Department Weld County Planning GREELEY OFFICE 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear : I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15-0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. 1, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, EXHIBIT 1.a ao RECEIVED JUL 07 2015 c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning Department Weld County Planning GREELEY OFFICE 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear : As a resident of Weld County, I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15-0027). I understand that some in our community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one of thousands of citizens who will benefit from this project through our community's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our community will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, BPAD ara EXHIBIT (Larl 3 n rFi \/ FD c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) JUL 07 2011. Weld County Planning Wald County 1555 N. 17th Avenue GREELEY LEYOFFICEig rtment Greeley, CO 80631 Dear : As a resident of Weld County, I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15-0027). I understand that some in our community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one of thousands of citizens who will benefit from this project through our community's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our community will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response ! Sincerely, 1r( S s:tevtst` 4J-8e/tali C° °teat° EXHIBIT pjECE \f ED o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) `7 2015 c / g ( ) Weld County Planning Weld County Planniflg uei:�ai �meni 1555 N. 17th Avenue GREELEY OFFICE Greeley, CO 80631 Dear : As a resident of Weld County, I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15-0027). I understand that some in our community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one of thousands of citizens who will benefit from this project through our community's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our community will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response ! 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I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response ! Sincerely, /1614AWn EXHIBIT flFCFI \ Fn c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) JUL 0 '7 2015 Weld County Planning viciu County hauler; 1d� illicit& 1555 N. 17th Avenue GREELEY OFFICE Greeley, CO 80631 Dear : I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15-0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, t • 47t-f-1( EXHIBIT RFCFR/ FID JUL 072015 Weld County Planning Department c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) GREELEY OFFICE Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear : I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15-0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response ! Sincerely, a-.EVE u 5 wneiR EXHIBIT jiAs3_ RECEIVED JUL 07 2015 c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Planning �eparlment Weld County Planning Weld CGREELEY OFFICE 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear : I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15-0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, /.1.0a6sa EXHIBIT fa_3 RECOVED JUL 0 7 2015 c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning Department Weld County Planning GREELEY OFFICE 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear : 1 am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15-0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response ! Sincerely, ii � j ell a- 1/ EXHIBIT la.. fo_45_ 3 RECEIVED JUL 07 2015 c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning Department Weld County Planning GREELEY OFFICE 1555 N . 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear : I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR1S-0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, / lel • ere- 104k_ EXHIBIT RECF ! VFF) c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) JUL 07 2015 Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Weld County Planning Depaitnient GREELEY OFFICE Greeley, CO 80631 Dear : I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15-0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response ! Sincerely, EXHIBIT B RFC! FIVFD JUL 07 2015 c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning Weld County Planning Department GREELEY OFFICE 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear : 1 am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15-0027). 1 understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve artin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, EXHIBIT 3 RECEIVED JUL 072015 c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning Department Weld County Planning GREELEY OFFICE 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear : I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15-0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response ! Sincerely, cre`t .4° 17( ) ) i EXHIBIT D D RFCFPtfFD JUL 07 2015 c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning Weld County Planning Uepaitmeriu GREELEY OFFICE 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear : I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15-0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, EXHIBIT D D 3 RFCFi \, m JUL 072015 c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning Weld County Planning Department 1555 N. 17th Avenue GREELEY OFFICE Greeley, CO 80631 Dear : I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15-0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you rove Martt i Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, C -2 / I l EXHIBIT RECI" " irr JUL 07 2015 c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Weld County Planning - , �• "„`'�' GREG-LAY OFFICE 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear : I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15-0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response ! Sincerely, EXHIBIT klac RECEIVED JUL 0 7 2015 c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning Department Weld County Planning GREELEY OFFICE 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear : I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15-0027). I understand that some in the community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one who will benefit from this project through our regions's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our region will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, /7/0.9. 65cc//J . EXHIBIT EWaste - Not l Recycling A divison of Earth Enterprises, Inc. 1065 Poplar Street, Johnstown CO 80534 www.waste-not.com • P (970) 669-9912 • F (970) 669-9926 July 8, 2015 To: Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst, AICP, CFM Planner II Weld County Department of Planning Services 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, Colorado 80631 RE: Planning Application USR 15-0027: Martin Marietta Materials Highway 34 Development Dear Weld County Commissioners, As a local business owner who has been providing service to Northern Colorado for over 26 years, I wish to voice concerns regarding the approval of the above USR. I have read the application in detail and find that Martin Marietta's opinion related to the irrelevance of the Kelim Community, of which we are a part, is not only insulting but also is an opinion made without fully understanding the area or caring about how they would impact potential neighbors. I believe that the location they have chosen may work well for their bottom line profit, most of which will be exported out of the state, but that it DOES NOT work well for the homes, businesses, consumers or travelers choosing Weld and Larimer Counties as their place of work, shopping, homes or for our guests. After reviewing all the submissions related to their USR application, it is abundantly clear that an overwhelming majority of those living and working in the area agree that the heavy industrial activity of which they propose is not compatible to the development plans, the roadways, neighborhoods and, most importantly, they would subject those living and traveling in the area to an unacceptable risk of health and safety concerns. Martin Marietta's statement in their application that they would block the Kelim frontage road access most of the time, would severely impact our business. It would drive up our cost of doing business due to wasted time and fuel and could decrease our ability to serve our clients. We drive the local roads daily and know that mitigation of their impact cannot be accomplished with satisfactory results. Thus, what they have proposed is not and cannot be made compatible to the area. I implore you to make a decision based upon sound reasoning and for the greater good of the community. Obviously there are areas in the County that are much better suited for the proposed processing facility that would not impose such an unacceptable risk. Respectfully submitted, Anita R. Comer President EXHIBIT 23 Diana Aungst From: MMHighway34.com Support Form [MMHighway34.Info@martinmarietta.com] Sent: Wednesday, July 08, 2015 6:43 AM To: wilsonseth@hotmail.com Subject: MMHighway34.com Support Form Seth Wilson 1240 5th st Eaton co 80615 7-8-2015 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst (USR15-0027) Weld County Planning 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Weld County Commissioners: As a resident of Weld County, I am writing to express my full support for the approval of Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project (USR15-0027). I understand that some in our community have voiced concerns over the project. I, however, am one of thousands of citizens who will benefit from this project through our community's ability to repave my streets, build new retail centers and increase economic growth through housing and business development. The project site is located between two active railroads and very close to major highways, which makes it well suited for this type of project. Our community will benefit from the project as the cost to construct vital infrastructure required to support the continued economic growth may be completed at a reasonable cost as compared to importing materials. Additionally, the project will allow needed natural resources to be imported by train to the site, providing a local source and reducing the amount of trucks bringing this material from ever increasing distances. I urge you to approve Martin Marietta's Highway 34 Project and look forward to your response! Sincerely, Seth Wilson EXHIBIT 1 1 105S Case #USR 15-0027 For Public Record Date: July 7, 2015 Weld County Commissioners c/o Diana Aungst, AICP, CFM Planner 11 Weld County Department of Planning Services 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 970-353-6100, ext 3524; Fax: 970-304-6498 daungst@weldgov.com Weld County Commissioners: RE: Planning Application USR 15-0027: Martin Marietta Highway 34 Development Speaking as a resident of Indianhead East and a business owner in Colorado and Wyoming I want to cast a vote of Opposition to the proposed rezoning and the Martin Marietta Asphalt Plant. As a business owner I know there are always multiple options to solve problems and believe there are substantially better options for all parties concerned than having Martin Marietta locate their asphalt plant next to a residential neighborhood and right at the Gateway to Weld County. Why would Weld County even consider having an asphalt plant be the first thing residents and visitors see on their travels east through the county? An asphalt plant is neither inviting to look at or smell. There are so many better options for the use of that land that would reflect positively on the local community and the county. I travel Highway 34 daily to my shops, business appointments, and personal business. The thought of having an additional 1200 trucks per day on Highway 34 and the surrounding roads is unbelievable. This will increase the safety issues on this stretch of highway substantially as well as the surrounding county roads. As a resident of Indianhead Estates I not only worry about this issue but also accessibility to our subdivision by emergency personnel should the need arise. More train traffic (especially long trains) will present a serious hazard should an emergency occur. The noise from this plant during hours typically reserved for sleep and relaxation is another huge concern. I work long hours and need a quiet, restful night's sleep to be my best at work; not to mention being alert and safe on the road while driving. The lights and noise will very much deter from the restful environment I moved into 17 years ago. Please realize this is not a positive move for the county or the neighborhood and oppose this facility at this location. Regards, Jonathan W. Rhoades jonw@mountainstatesta .com 307.630.5920 EXHIBIT 5 (0 Hello