HomeMy WebLinkAbout20141741.tiff DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES
1555 N 17th Ave, Greeley, CO 80631
Phone (970)353-6100 x3540 Fax(970)304-6498
USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW (MINING OPERATION) APPLICATION
FOR PLANNING DEPARTMENT USE DATE RECEIVED:
RECEIPT#/AMOUNT# /$ CASE#ASSIGNED:
APPLICATION RECEIVED BY PLANNER ASSIGNED:
To be completed by APPLICANT is accordance with procedural guide requirements:
1. I (we), the undersigned, hereby request a hearing before the Weld County Planning Commission concerning a
proposed gravel (gravel, coal, borrow pit, etc.) mining operation for the following described
unincorporated area of Weld County:
Legal Description S1/2 N1/2 and SI/2 , Section 21 ,Township 111 North, Range 67 West
Flood Plain: None Zone District: A , Total Acreage: 456.0 , Overlay District: none
Geological Hazard: none ,Airport Overlay District: none
2. Surface owner(s)of area of land described
Name: Terry Grazing Association Address: Cheyenne,WY Phone: 307-638-2234
Name: Address: Phone:
3. Owner(s)of mineral rights or substance to be mined
Name: Terry Grazing Association Address: Cheyenne,WY Phone: 307-638-2234
Name: Etchepare, LLC Address: Cheyenne,WY Phone:
4. Applicant's name: Connell Resources, Inc. Email Address bconnell@connellresources.cor
Address: 7785 Highland Meadows Parkway,#100 Ft Collins, CO 80528 Phone: 970-223-3151
5. Identify any prior permits for mining held by applicant or affiliated person:
Tucker Pit SUP-411 (M-1980-002),
I (We)hereby depose and state under penalties of perjury that all statements, proposals, and/or plans submitted with
or contained within the application are true and correct to the best of my (our)knowledge. Signatures of all fee
owners of property must sign this application. If an Authorized Agent signs, a letter of authorization from all fee
owners must be included with the application. If a corporation is the fee owner, notarized evidence must be included
ind sting a signatory has to legal authority to sign for the corporation.
Signature: Owner or Authorized Agent Date Signature: Owner or Authorized Agent Date
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CONNELL CARR PIT
USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT APPLICATION
Connell Resources, Inc. is working to permit and develop sand and gravel mining operations in
Weld County, Colorado. A pre-application review meeting for the project was held on October
31, 2013, for a Weld County Mining Operation Use by Special Review Permit. The following
information is provided as part of the Use by Special Review Permit application materials.
PROJECT INFORMATION
✓ Property Owner
Terry Grazing Association (in association with JRT Limited Partnership)
P.O. Box 3170
Cheyenne, Wyoming 82003
Parcel Number—020121 000002
✓ Property Lessee and Operator
Connell Resources, Inc.
7785 Highland Meadows Parkway, Suite 100
Fort Collins,Colorado 80528
✓ Permitting and Engineering Consultant
Blue Earth Solutions, LLC
P.O. Box 2427
Fort Collins, Colorado 80522
SPECIAL REVIEW APPLICATION FORM
✓ Completed form attached.
SPECIAL REVIEW PLAT MAP
✓ See attached Cover Sheet and Extraction Plan Map.
DIGITAL COPY OF APPLICATION MATERIALS
✓ Digital copy of application materials is attached.
QUESTIONNAIRE RESPONSE
Mining Methods. No permanent structures will be constructed on-site as part of the mining
operation. A portable processing facility for product crushing and screening will be brought to
the site and used as needed. The facility will be located within the pit close to where active
mining is occurring. A fueling/lubricating station, generators, and outdoor storage may also be
located near the portable processing facility. Pit run material will be hauled or conveyed to the
processing plant where raw material and product stockpiles will be located. Alternatively, the
material may be hauled off-site as pit run for direct use or processing elsewhere.
In addition to the portable processing facility, a portable asphalt plant may also be used on the
site as needed. The asphalt plant would be located in the mine pit near the portable processing
Blue Earth Solutions,LLC • P.O.Box 2427 • Fort Collins, CO 80522 • (970)227-2803
facility to minimize material handling and hauling distances. A mine office/scale house trailer
and mine equipment maintenance building will be established near the site entrance. The
office/scale house and maintenance building area may be used for employee parking, equipment
fueling/lubricating, or equipment storage.
During full mining and processing operations, approximately 5 to 6 employees will be on-site.
Only one day-time shift is anticipated. Others using the site will include material haul truck
drivers. As trucks enter the site, are loaded, and leave the site, the number on-site at any one
time will likely not exceed 12 drivers. The site entrance is to be located on Weld County
Road 126 (WCR 126). Depending on customer needs, material haul trucks entering WCR 126
will proceed west to Interstate Highway 25 or east to U.S.Highway 85.
The sand and gravel deposit is located on benches adjacent to Lone Tree Creek and varies
from 10 to 25 feet in depth. Soils are typically less than six inches thick on the site, but
overburden thickness can range from less than six inches to over four feet. The creek, which
bisects the property, is ephemeral, only flowing in response to major rain or snowtnelt events.
Groundwater is not expected to be encountered during mining and the deposit will be dry mined.
Although both the north and south side of the creek will be mined, non-disturbed offset areas
will be established to protect the creek from mining disturbances. Mining will proceed by first
stripping and stockpiling topsoils and overburden. The exposed gravel will then be removed in
lifts and transported to the processing facility. Since the material is unconsolidated deposits, no
blasting is required. The aggregate material will be recovered using equipment typical for sand
and gravel mining operations. Earth moving equipment may include, but are not limited to
dozers, loaders, scrapers, and excavators. During mining and reclamation activities, watering
trucks for dust control will be used as needed.
The mining plan currently includes mining in two phases; the first phase south of Lone Tree
Creek and the second phase north of the creek. Phase I (288 acres) will be mined from the
northwest to the southeast. When Phase I is complete, a temporary crossing will be established
through the Lone Tree Creek drainage and Phase 11 (94 acres) will be mined from east to west.
Mining of each phase is expected to take from 8 to 12 years, depending upon material demand.
All necessary permits will be obtained and any special construction techniques will be used to
reduce impacts and create a stable crossing through the ephemeral drainage. Mining will not
occur within the Lone Tree Creek channel.
Reclamation of the proposed permit area will create rangeland, which is the pre-mining land use.
The experience of the ranching landowner and expertise from the Natural Resources
Conservation Service, Colorado Division of Parks and Wildlife, and natural resource consultants
will be utilized during site reclamation. Much of the pit, after mining, will contain a pit floor
that gently drains toward Lone Tree Creek. The pit floor will be blended into the Lone Tree
Creek valley and drainage and will be connected to existing drainages. Reclaimed mine pit side
slopes will be created from backfill with overburden and, if necessary, a combination of"cut and
fill" so as to preserve overburden for use in establishing a plant growth medium elsewhere in the
reclamation. All areas disturbed by mining activities will be prepared with topsoil and
overburden and revegetated during reclamation. Revegetation will generate a blend of grass
species and, given suitable precipitation, should produce good vegetation cover over much of the
reclaimed site.
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In general, shallower reclaimed slopes will provide easier access during reclamation and safer
access for ranching equipment following mining. Shallower slopes will also aid in establishing
vegetation growth and minimize erosion. Although pit side slopes will be backfilled and graded
to 3H:1 V or shallower where possible, no slopes will be reclaimed any steeper than 2H:1 V.
Grading of pit side slopes and the pit bottom will attempt to adhere to the surrounding natural
topography and drainage patterns.
The mine office/scale house trailer, maintenance building, portable processing facility, asphalt
plant, and any other structures associated with mining will be removed from the site during final
reclamation activities. Roads not necessary for future access and other disturbed areas will be
reclaimed with topsoil and overburden replacement and vegetative cover to stabilize the areas
and minimize erosion.
Weld County Comprehensive Plan. In Chapter 22 of the Weld County Code, Comprehensive
Plan,agriculture goals and policies include:
✓ Goal 1. Respect and encourage the continuation of agricultural land uses and
agricultural operations for purposes which enhance the economic health and
sustainability of agriculture. Following temporary mining disturbances from the
proposed Connell Carr Pit, the reclaimed land use will be returned to rangeland for the
continuation of agricultural operations.
✓ Goal 2. Continue the commitment to viable agriculture in Weld County through
mitigated protection of established (and potentially expanding) agricultural uses from
other proposed new uses that would hinder the operations of the agricultural enterprises.
The proposed operation will occur on land leased by a local ranching establishment that
has adjacent lands in agricultural rangeland use. The reclaimed mining area will be re-
incorporated into the usable rangeland of the ranch.
I Goal 3. County land use regulations recognize and respect the rights afforded by the
State Constitution and associated statutes of individually decreed water rights. Water
rights are considered real property and should be protected as any other private property
right. The proposed mining operation will not use or retain surface water and is not
expected to encounter ground water. Therefore, the temporary operation will not
negatively affect the surrounding hydrologic balance or established water rights.
✓ Goal 4. Promote a quality environment which is free of derelict vehicles, refuse, litter
and other unsightly materials. The Connell Carr Pit will maintain an organized and well-
kept mining operation. Only vehicles that are associated with employees or mining
operations will be kept on-site. Designated areas and receptacles for refuse and litter will
be used to properly store and dispose of waste materials.
• Goal S. Provide for the minimum buildable lot size of parcels in the agricultural areas
created without County approval to be in conformance with state statutes. No permanent
structures or subdivided lots will be created by the proposed mining and reclamation
activities.
✓ Goal 6. Provide mechanisms for the division of land in agricultural areas to support the
continuation of agricultural production. No land divisions will be created by the
proposed mining and reclamation activities.
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✓ Goal 7. County land use regulations should protect the individual property owners right
to request a land use change. The proposed Connell Carr Pit includes returning the land
to the pre-mining land use,rangeland. No permanent land use change is proposed.
✓ Goal 8. Ensure that adequate services and facilities are currently available or
reasonably obtainable to accommodate the requested new land use change for more
intensive development. The proposed temporary mining and reclamation activities will
not involve intensive development that requires additional county services or facilities.
The mining operation will use portable sanitation facilities and bottled water to service
the employees on-site. Adjacent county roads currently experience and handle aggregate
material hauling from the existing Tucker Pit site. The proposed Connell Carr Pit does
not propose adding to the haul traffic, but will extend the existing traffic after the Tucker
Pit is no longer in operation. Drainage from the site will be managed under the Colorado
Discharge Permitting System to ensure that best management practices minimize erosion
and sediment transport from the site, protecting water resources and adjacent properties.
All county, state, and federal rules and regulations will be followed and all public service
providers will have opportunity to comment on the proposed activities
V Goal 9. Reduce potential conflicts between varying land uses in the conversion of
traditional agricultural lands to other land uses. The proposed mining operations are
temporary. Mining and reclamation will strive to protect the general existing land
contour characteristics, vegetation, and water courses.
✓ Goal Hi The County recognizes the right to farm. The proposed Connell Can Pit
includes returning the land to the pre-mining land use, rangeland.
Agricultural Zone District. In Chapter 23 of the Weld County Code, Zoning, open pit mining
and materials processing and asphalt and concrete batch plants are allowed in the agricultural
zone district by special review. The proposed Connell Carr Pit does not present a threat to the
health, safety and general welfare of the present and future residents of the County.
Location Decision. The proposed Connell Carr Pit site has been located in an area with
confirmed, marketable aggregate resources. The proposed reclamation plan will conserve
productive agricultural land in the agricultural zone district.
Protection of County Residents. The proposed mining and reclamation activities contain
adequate provisions for the protection of the health, safety and welfare of the inhabitants of the
neighborhood and the County.
Surrounding Land Uses. With the exception of the community of Carr, properties surrounding
the proposed Connell Carr Pit site are primarily rural agricultural non-irrigated rangeland. The
community of Carr includes approximately 30 to 40 semi-rural residential home lots southeast of
the site. Adjacent to the northwest corner of the proposed permit area is the permitting Tucker
Pit (M-1980-002) and further southeast is a permitted aggregate mining property (M-1988-048)
and railroad load-out yard. The rural nature of the area and the existing mining operations make
the proposed mining operation and reclamation plan compatible with surrounding land uses.
Existing Land Use. The proposed permit area currently consists of rangeland utilized by the
owner's cattle and bison operations.
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Project Details. The Connell Carr Pit details include:
✓ People Using and Employed On-site. During full mining and processing operations,
approximately 5 to 6 employees will be on-site. Only one day-time shift is anticipated.
Others using the site will include material haul truck drivers. As trucks enter the site, are
loaded, and leave the site, the number on-site at any one time will likely not
exceed 12 drivers.
✓ Hours of Operation. It is anticipated that operations will be performed from 6:00 am
to 7:00 pm Monday through Saturday.
• Animals On-Site. No animals are to be kept on-site as part of the mining operation.
However, current grazing operations may continue on the property during the proposed
mining operation.
✓ Vehicles Accessing the Site. Mobile mining equipment including loaders, scrapers, and
excavators will be used on-site. Additional vehicles will include employee passenger
vehicles, company pickup trucks, and haul trucks. Access will occur Monday through
Saturday as needed.
✓ Fire Protection. The proposed permit area is within the Nunn Fire Protection District.
However, the major facilities on site are not constructed of flammable materials and the
fire hazard is expected to be low.
✓ Water Source. Domestic water on-site will be provided by bottled water.
✓ Sewage Disposal. On-site sanitary disposal will be provided with portable toilet facilities.
✓ On-Site Storage. No on-site warehouse or storage is proposed. A vehicle maintenance
building is proposed where limited amounts of fuel and lubricants may be stored along
with vehicles needing repair. However, the building will not be used for general
warehouse storage.
✓ Landscaping. No specific landscaping/screening plan is being proposed. The mining
will primarily occur below grade, limiting the view of disturbed areas from adjacent
properties.
✓ Schedule. It is anticipated that pre-mining activities will begin on the site during 2014.
Mining and reclamation activities are expected to take place for 15 to 20 years.
✓ Reclamation Procedures. Reclamation of the proposed permit area will create rangeland,
which is the pre-mining land use. Reclaimed mine pit side slopes will be created from
backfill with overburden and, if necessary, a combination of "cut and fill" so as to
preserve overburden for use in establishing a plant growth medium elsewhere in the
reclamation. Although pit side slopes will be backfilled and graded to 3H:1 V or
shallower where possible, no slopes will be reclaimed any steeper than 2H:1V. Grading
of pit side slopes and the pit bottom will attempt to adhere to the surrounding natural
topography and drainage patterns. All areas disturbed by mining activities will be
prepared with topsoil and overburden and revegetated during reclamation. Revegetation
will generate a blend of grass species and, given suitable precipitation, should produce
good vegetation cover over much of the reclaimed site.
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The mine office/scale house trailer, maintenance building, portable processing facility,
asphalt plant, and any other structures associated with mining will be removed from the
site during final reclamation activities. Roads not necessary for future access and other
disturbed areas will be reclaimed with topsoil and overburden replacement and vegetative
cover to stabilize the areas and minimize erosion.
✓ Storm Water. During mining, storm water runoff from disturbed areas will generally be
contained within the mine pit. Runoff from the site will be controlled with best
management practices to limit erosion and sediment transport and directed to the Lone
Tree Creek drainage. Much of the pit, after mining, will contain a pit floor that gently
drains toward Lone Tree Creek. The pit floor will be blended into the Lone Tree Creek
valley and drainage and will be connected to existing drainages. Shallower slopes
created during reclamation will aid in establishing vegetation growth and minimize
erosion.
✓ Waste Removal. Debris, junk, and other wastes associated with the proposed mining
activities will be removed from the site as needed, but will not remain after reclamation is
complete.
✓ Need for Proposed Use. The operation of the existing Tucker Pit has verified a market
for construction aggregate materials in this region of northern Colorado.
✓ Overlay Districts. The proposed permit area is not located in a flood plain, geologic
hazard,or Weld County Airport overlay district area.
WELD COUNTY ROAD ACCESS PERMIT APPLICATION FORM
✓ Permit application form and$150.00 application fee check are attached.
EVIDENCE OF WATER SUPPLY
✓ Bottled water will be used on-site. Water used for dust control will be trucked to the site
from elsewhere.
EVIDENCE OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL
✓ On-site sanitary disposal will be provided with portable toilet facilities.
DEED OR LEGAL INSTRUMENT
✓ Mining lease between Terry Grazing Association and Connell Resources, Inc. is attached.
CERTIFICATE OF CONVEYANCES
✓ Certificate of Conveyances is attached.
NOISE REPORT
✓ A noise report was not specifically requested.
LEGAL RIGHT TO ENTER
✓ The property title commitment is attached.
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COPY OF DRMS PERMIT
✓ Copy of the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety Regular 112 Permit application
is attached.
OIL AND GAS AGREEMENTS
✓ Mineral rights are owned by the property owner.
DITCH/IRRIGATION AGREEMENT
✓ Not Applicable.
PROPERTY OWNERS WITHIN 500 FEET
✓ A certified list of property owners within 500 feet of the proposed permit boundary is
attached.
NOTICE OF INQUIRY
✓ Not Applicable.
APPLICATION FEE
✓ Application fee check for$15,400 is attached.
INVESTIGATION FEE
✓ Not Applicable.
TRAFFIC STUDY
A detailed traffic study and report was not prepared for mining operations at the proposed
Connell Carr Pit. To qualitatively assess potential traffic impacts, haul truck volumes and
anticipated operations were estimated for off-site product hauling. The truck volumes were
based on anticipated product demand and past operation of the existing Tucker Pit. With mining
operations lasting from 15 to 20 years, it is difficult to estimate specific truck trips per day, week,
or even year. Truck traffic intensity will likely increase or decrease based on economic factors,
specific product demand,and other available sources of aggregate.
For aggregate hauling, 25-ton end-dump tractor/trailer trucks are most commonly used. These
trucks haul approximately 15 cubic yards per load. It is anticipated that haul truck trips (out and
back) will range from none to up to 80 truck trips per day. However, truck trips near the range
maximum are only expected to occur sporadically and the average number of truck trips will be
close to 10 per day.
The area of WCR 126 near the site is a paved two-lane semi-rural road. The road connects
Interstate Highway 25 to the west with U.S. Highway 85 to the east. The number of trucks
traveling east or west from the site will be based on customer location and product need. The
site entrance has been located to provide unobstructed site lines both east and west along
WCR 126. In addition to cattle guards near the WCR 126 paved shoulder, the site access road
will be maintained with gravel, road base, or asphalt to the scale house to minimize tracking mud
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and dust onto the County road. Additionally, turning radiuses and sight distances at the site
entrance will be maximized to increase efficient and safe access. A stop sign will be placed
along the access road at WCR 126.
WASTE HANDLING PLAN
No toxic or hazardous waste materials will be produced during mining. Nonmarketable
overburden material will be used during site reclamation and is not considered a waste material.
Appropriate covered receptacles will be used to collect general non-hazardous trash.
Receptacles will be emptied and the trash will be taken to the landfill as needed. Potentially
hazardous waste materials from equipment maintenance, such as fuels and lubricants, will be
collected in appropriate sealed containers and stored according to best management practices
until disposed or recycled according to federal, state, and local laws.
DUST ABATEMENT PLAN
Water will be used on all internal travel areas for dust control. Water will be applied as needed
to wet internal haul roads and other disturbed areas to prevent excessive dust generation from
mining and reclamation activities. Operations will be curtailed during high wind periods when
watering alone cannot control dust from being blown to adjacent properties.
FLOOD HAZARD DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
✓ Not Applicable.
GEOLOGIC_HAZARD DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
✓ Not Applicable.
SPECIAL REVIEW PLAT RECORDING FEE
✓ Not included at this time.
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,o, co P.O. Box 758
le w * Greeley, CO 80632 APPLICATION FORM
1/C wr Phone: (970)304-6496
Fax: (970)304-6497
Applicant Property Owner(If different than Applicant)
Name Richard Connell Name Terry Grazing Association
Company Connell Resources, Inc. Address P.O. Box 3170
Address 7785 Highland Meadows Parkway, Suite 100 City Cheyenne State WY Zip 82003
City Fort Collins State CO Zip 80528 Phone 307-638-2234
Business Phone (970)223-3151 Fax
Fax (970)223-3191 E-mail
E-mail bconnell@connellresources.com
♦= Existing Access A= Proposed Access
Parcel Location &Sketch
The access is on WCR 126
Nearest Intersection:WCR 126 &WCR 17 WCR
Distance from Intersection 4,340 feet
Parcel Number 020121000002
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Section/Township/Range Section 21,T11N, R67W V v
Is there an existing access to the property?lYES NO❑ N 3
Number of Existing Accesses 1 WCR 7
Road Surface Type&Construction Information
Asphalt ❑ Gravel ❑ Treated CI Other WCR 126 WCR d
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Culvert Size &Type 12"CMP
Materials used to construct Access cattle guards
Construction Start Date 3/2014 Finish Date4/2014
Proposed Use
°Temporary(Tracking Pad Required)/$75 ()Single Residential/$75 Q Industrial/$150
()Small Commercial or Oil &Gas/$75 °Large Commercial/$150 OSubdivision/$150
()Field (Agriculture Only)/Exempt
Is this access associated with a Planning Process? ONo OUSR ORE OPUD ()Other
Required Attached Documents
-Traffic Control Plan -Certificate of insurance -Access Pictures (From the Left, Right, &into the access)
By accepting this permit,the undersigned Applicant, under penalty of perjury,verifies that they have received all pages of the permit
application;they have read and understand all of the permit requirements and provisions set forth on all pages;that they have the
authority to sign for and bind the Applicant, if the Applicant is a corporation or other entity;and that by virtue of their signature the
Applicant is bound by and agrees to comply with all said permit requirements and provisions,all Weld County ordinances,and state laws
regarding faci' ' s construction. /
Signatur Printed Name K/��.c.01a,.d .....a I/ Date /e?-/l-/3
Approval or Denial will be issued in minimum of 5 days. Approved by
Revised Date 6/29/10
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STATE OF COLORADO
DIVISION OF RECLAMATION,MINING AND SAFETY
Department of Natural Resources
1313 Sherman St.,Room 215 C O L D RA D O
Denver,Colorado 80203CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS DIVISION OF
Phone:(303)866-3567 RECLAMATION
FAX:(303)832-8106 REGULAR(112)OPERATION MINING
RECLAMATION PERMIT APPLICATION FORM SAFETY
Bill Ritter,Jr.
Governor
CHECK ONE: ❑ There is a File Number Already Assigned to this Operation
Harris D.Sherman
P u M - - (Please reference the file number currently assigned to this operations ecutive Director
rill New Application(Rule 1.4.5) f_.Amendment Application(Rule 1.10) RDivisiononald w.Director Cattany
17 Conversion Application(Rule 1.11) Natural Resource Trustee
Permit# M - - - (provide for Amendments and Conversions of existing permits)
The application for a Construction Materials Regular 112 Operation Reclamation Permit contains three major parts:(1)the application
form;(2)Exhibits A-S,Addendum I,any sections of Exhibit 6.5(Geotechnical Stability Exhibit;and(3)the application fee. When you
submit your application, be sure to include one(1) complete signed and notarized ORIGINAL and one (1) copy of the completed
application form,two(2)copies of Exhibits A-S,Addendum 1,appropriate sections of 6.5(Geotechnical Stability Exhibit,and a check for
the application fee described under Section(4)below. Exhibits should NOT be bound or in a 3-ring binder;maps should be folded to
8 1/2"X II"or 8 1/2"X 14"size. To expedite processing,please provide the information in the format and order described in this form.
GENERAL OPERATION INFORMATION
Type or print clearly,in the space provided,ALL information requested below.
1. Applicant/operator or company name(name to be used on permit): Connell Resources, Inc.
1.1 Type of organization(corporation,partnership,etc.): Corporation
2. Operation name(pit,mine or site name): Connell Carr Pit
456.0
3. Permitted acreage(new or existing site): permitted acres
0
3.1 Change in acreage(+)
acres
456.0
3.2 Total acreage in Permit area acres
4. Fees:
4.1 New Application $2,696.00 application fee
4.2 New Quarry Application $3,342.00 quarry application
4.4 Amendment Fee $2,229.00 amendment fee
4.5 Conversion to 112 operation(set by statute) $2,696.00 conversion fee
5. Primary commoditie(s)to be mined: sand gravel
5.1 Incidental commoditie(s)to be mined: l. n/a - lbs/Tons/yr 2. / lbs/Tons/vr
3. / lbs/Tons/vr 4. / lbs/Tons/vr 5. / lbs/Tons/vr
5.2 Anticipated end use of primary commoditie(s)to be mined: Construction Materials
5.3 Anticipated end use of incidental commoditie(s)to be mined: n/a
Office of Office of
Mined Land Reclamation Denver • Grand Junction • Durango Active and Inactive Mines
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6. Name of owner of subsurface rights of affected land: Terry Grazing Association
If 2 or more owners,"refer to Exhibit O".
7. Name of owner of surface of affected land: Terry Grazing Association
8. Type of mining operation: lid Surface L I Underground
9. Location Information: The center of the area where the majority of mining will occur:
COUNTY: Weld
PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN(check one): rl 6th(Colorado) P__.� 10th(New Mexico) I .I Ute
SECTION(write number): S 21
TOWNSHIP(write number and check direction): T 1 1 ✓ North South
RANGE(write number and check direction): R 67, [ East El West
QUARTER SECTION(check one): DNA - sw
QUARTER/QUARTER SECTION(check one): ✓ NE NW LI SE SW
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:(the number of miles and direction from the nearest town and the approximate elevation):
approximately 1/2 mile northwest of the community of Carr, approximate elevation 5755 feet amsl
10. Primary Mine Entrance Location(report in either Latitude/Longitude OR UTM):
Latitude/Longitude:
Example: (N) 39° 44' 12.98"
(W) 104° 59' 3.87"
Latitude(N): deg 40 min 53 sec 58 00 (2 decimal places)
Longitude(W): deg 104 min 53 sec 32 40 (2 decimal places)
OR
Example: (N) 39.73691°
(W) -104.98449°
Latitude(N) (5 decimal places)
Longitude(W) (5 decimal places)
OR
Universal Tranverse Mercator(UTM)
Example: 201336.3 E NAD27 Zone 13
4398351.2 N
UTM Datum(specify NAD27,NAD83 or WGS 84) Nad 83 Zone 13
Easting
Northing
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• 1 I. Correspondence Information:
APPLICANT/OPERATOR (name,address,and phone of name to be used on permit)
Contact's Name: Richard Connell Title: President
Company Name: Connell Resources, Inc.
Street/P.O.Box: 7785 Highland Meadows Parkway P.O. Box:
City: Fort Collins
State: Colorado Zip Code: 80528
Telephone Number: (970 )- 223-3151
Fax Number: (970 )_ 223-3191
PERMITTING CONTACT (if different from applicant/operator above)
Contact's Name: Bill Schenderlein Title: Project Manager
Company Name: Blue Earth Solutions, LLC
Street/P.O. Box: P.O. Box: 2427
City: Fort Collins
State: Colorado Zip Code: 80522
Telephone Number: (970 )_ 227-2803
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INSPECTION CONTACT
Contact's Name: Larry Johnson Title: Aggregate Development Manager
Company Name: Connell Resources
Street/P.O. Box: 7785 Highland Meadows Parkway P.O. Box:
City: Fort Collins
State: Colorado Zip Code: 80528
Telephone Number: (970 )_ 223-3151
Fax Number: t 970 .1_ 223-3191
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12. Primar future(Post-mininel land use(check one2:
Cropland(CR) E Pastureland(PL) General Agriculture(GA)
2 Rangeland(RL) II Forestry(FR) Wildlife Habitat(WL)
flResidential(RS) ri Recreation(RC) Industrial/Commercial(IC)
ElDeveloped Water Resources(WR) Solid Waste Disposal(WD)
13. Primary present land use check one :
DCropland(CR) Pastureland(PL) Genera! Agriculture(GA)
171 Rangeland(RL) Forestry(FR) Wildlife Habitat(WL)
Residential(RS) Recreation(RC) Industrial/Commerciat(1C)
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_ Developed Water Resources(WR)
14. Method of Mining: Briefly explain mining method(e.g. truck/shovel):
Open pit dry mining using scapers, loaders, and excavators
15. On Site Processing: 0 Crushing/Screening
13.1 Briefly explain mining method(e.g.truck/shovel):
Portable on-site processing plant including crushing and screening and portable asphalt plant
List any designated chemicals or acid-producing materials to be used or stored within permit area:
None
16. Description of Amendment or Conversion:
If you are amending or converting an existing operation,provide a brief narrative describing the proposed change(s).
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Maps and Exhibits:
Two(2)complete,unbound application packages must be submitted. One complete application package consists of a signed application
form and the set of maps and exhibits referenced below as Exhibits A-S,Addendum I,and the Geotechnical Stability Exhibit. Each exhibit
within the application must be presented as a separate section. Begin each exhibit on a new page. Pages should be numbered consecutively
for ease of reference. If separate documents are used as appendices,please reference these by name in the exhibit.
With each of the two (2) signed application forms,you must submit a corresponding set of the maps and exhibits as described in the
following references to Rule 6.4,6.5,and 1.6.2(l)(b):
EXHIBIT A Legal Description
EXHIBIT B Index Map
EXHIBIT C Pre-Mining and Mining Plan Map(s)of Affected Lands
EXHIBIT D Mining Plan
EXHIBIT E Reclamation Plan
EXHIBIT F Reclamation Plan Map
EXHIBIT G Water Information
EXHIBIT H Wildlife Information
EXHIBIT I Soils Information
EXHIBIT J Vegetation Information
EXHIBIT K Climate Information
EXHIBIT L Reclamation Costs
EXHIBIT M Other Permits and Licenses
EXHIBIT N Source of Legal Right-To-Enter
EXHIBIT O Owners of Record of Affected Land(Surface Area)and Owners of Substance to be Mined
EXHIBIT P Municipalities Within Two Miles
EXHIBIT Q Proof of Mailing of Notices to County Commissioners and Conservation District
EXHIBIT R Proof of Filing with County Clerk or Recorder
EXHIBIT S Permanent Man-Made Structures
Rule I.6.2(1)(b) ADDENDUM I -Notice Requirements(sample enclosed)
Rule 6.5 Geotechnical Stability Exhibit(any required sections)
The instructions for preparing Exhibits A-S,Addendum 1,and Geotechnicat Stability Exhibit are specified under Rule 6.4 and 6.5 and
Rule 1.6.2(l)(b)of the Rules and Regulations. If you have any questions on preparing the Exhibits or content of the information required,
or would like to schedule a pre-application meeting you may contact the Office at 303-866-3567.
Responsibilities as a Permittee:
Upon application approval and permit issuance,this application becomes a legally binding document. Therefore,there are a
number of important requirements which you,as a permittee, should fully understand. These requirements are listed below.
Please read and initial each requirement,in the space provided,to acknowledge that you understand your obligations. if you
do not understand these obligations then please contact this Office for a full explanation.
v I. Your obligation to reclaim the site is not limited to the amount of the financial warranty. You assume legal
liability for all reasonable expenses which the Board or the Office may incur to reclaim the affected lands
associated with your mining operation in the event your permit is revoked and financial warranty is forfeited;
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2. The Board may suspend or revoke this permit, or assess a civil penalty, upon a finding that the permittee
violated the terms or conditions of this permit, the Act, the Mineral Rules and Regulations, or that information
contained in the application or your permit misrepresent important material facts;
1- -- 3. If your mining and reclamation operations affect areas beyond the boundaries of an approved permit
boundary,substantial civil penalties, to you as permittee can result;
04/ 4. Any modification to the approved mining and reclamation plan from those described in your approved
application requires you to submit a permit modification and obtain approval from the Board or Office;
_2__.to 5. It is your responsibility to notify the Office of any changes in your address or phone number;
Upon permit issuance and prior to beginning on-site mining activity,you must post a sign at the entrance of
the mine site,which shall be clearly visible from the access road,with the following information (Rule 3.1.12):
a. the name of the operator;
b. a statement that a reclamation permit for the operation has been issued by the Colorado Mined Land
Reclamation Board;and,
c. the permit number.
/i 7. The boundaries of the permit boundary area must be marked by monuments or other markers that are clearly
visible and adequate to delineate such boundaries prior to site disturbance.
8. It is a provision of this permit that the operations will be conducted in accordance with the terms and
conditions listed in your application,as well as with the provisions of the Act and the Construction Material Rules
and Regulations in effect at the time the permit is issued.
,j}, 9. Annually,on the anniversary date of permit issuance,you must submit an annual fee as specified by Statute,
and an annual report which includes a map describing the acreage affected and the acreage reclaimed to date(if
there are changes from the previous year), any monitoring required by the Reclamation Plan to be submitted
annually on the anniversary date of the permit approval. Annual fees are for the previous year a permit is held. For
example,a permit with the anniversary date of July 1, 1995,the annual fee is for the period of July 1,1994 through
June 30, 1995. Failure to submit your annual fee and report by the permit anniversary date may result in a civil
penalty, revocation of your permit, and forfeiture of your financial warranty. It is your responsibility, as the
permittee,to continue to pay your annual fee to the Office until the Board releases you from your total reclamation
responsibility.
Ol 10. For joint venture/partnership operators: the signing representative is authorized to sign this document and a
power of attorney(provided by the partner(s)) authorizing the signature of the representative is attached to this
application.
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NOTE TO COMMENTORS/OBJECTORS:
It is likely there will be additions,changes,and deletions to this document prior to final decision by the Office. Therefore, if
you have any comments or concerns you must contact the applicant or the Office prior to the decision date so that you will
know what changes may have been made to the application document.
The Office is not allowed to consider comments,unless they are written,and received prior to the end of the public comment
period. You should contact the applicant for the final date of the public comment period.
If you have questions about the Mined Land Reclamation Board and Office's review and decision or appeals process,you may
contact the Office at(303)866-3567.
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Certification:
As an authorized representative of the applicant, 1 hereby certify that the operation described has met the minimum
requirements of the following terms and conditions:
1. To the best of my knowledge,all significant,valuable and permanent man-made structure(s)in existence at the time
this application is filed,and located within 200 feet of the proposed affected area have been identified in this application
(Section 34-32.5-1 15(4)(e),C.R.S.).
2. No mining operation will be located on lands where such operations are prohibited by law
(Section 34-32.5-115(4)(f),C.R.S.;
3. As the applicant/operator,1 do not have any extraction/exploration operations in the State of Colorado currently in
violation of the provisions of the Colorado Land Reclamation Act for the Extraction of Construction Materials
(Section 34-32.5-120,C.R.S.)as determined through a Board finding.
4. 1 understand that statements in the application are being made under penalty of perjury and that false statements
made herein are punishable as a Class 1 misdemeanor pursuant to Section 18-8-503, C.R.S.
This form has been approved by the Mined Land Reclamation Board pursuant to section 34-32.5-112,O R.S.,of the Colorado Land
Reclamation Act for the Extraction of Construction Materials. Any alteration or modification of this form shall result in voiding any
permit issued on the altered or modified form and subject the operator to cease`a4$W4sisf orders and civil penalties for operating
without a permit pursuant to section 34-32.5-123, C.R.S. ��0 aO Vq i
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SIGNATURES MUST BE IN BLUE INK
You must post sufficient Notices at the location of the proposed mine site to clearly identify the site as the location of a
EXHIBIT A
Legal Description
The proposed permit area is a tract of land located approximately 1/2 mile northwest of the
community of Carr in Weld County, Colorado. The proposed permit area includes 456.0 acres.
According to the Weld County Assessor's Office, the permit area parcel is owned by Terry
Grazing Association.
Quarter, quarter section description of the proposed permit area:
SW'/4, SE'/4, S'/2NWI/4, and S'/2NE`/4 in Section 21, Township 11 North, Range 67 West of the
Sixth Principal Meridian, Weld County, State of Colorado.
Latitude/Longitude of main entrance:
40° 53' 58.1"N
104° 53' 26.0" W
Description of proposed permit boundary:
A parcel of land being a portion of Section Twenty-one (21), Township Eleven North (T.11N.),
Range Sixty-seven West (R.67W.) of the Sixth Principal Meridian (6t P.M.), County of Weld,
State of Colorado and being more particularly described as follows:
BEGINNING at the Southwest corner of said Section 21 and assuming the North line of said
Section 21 as bearing North 88°28'28"East being a Grid Bearing of the Colorado State Plane
Coordinate System,North Zone,North American Datum 1983/2007, a distance of 5293.92 feet
with all other bearings contained herein relative thereto;
THENCE North 00°13'23"West along the West line of the Southwest Quarter(SWI/4)of said
Section 21a distance of 2637.30 feet to the West Quarter corner of said Section 21;
THENCE North 00°20'54" West along the West line of the Northwest Quarter(NW1/4)of said
Section 21a distance of 1431.03 feet;
THENCE South 83°56'42"East a distance of 5319.00 feet to the East line of said Section 21;
THENCE South 00°08'20"East along said East line a distance of 3451.95 feet to the Southeast
corner of said Section 21;
THENCE South 89°23'55" West along the South line of the Southeast Quarter(SE1/4)of said
Section 21a distance of 2639.49 feet to the South Quarter corner of said Section 21;
THENCE South 89°24'05" West along the South line of the Southwest Quarter(SW1/4)of said
Section 21a distance of 2639.53 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING.
Said described parcel of land contains 456.0 acres, more or less (+/-), and may be subject to any
rights-of-way or other easements of record or as now existing on said described parcel of land.
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EXHIBIT D
Mining Plan
The proposed Mined Land Reclamation Board (MLRB) Connell Carr Pit permit area is adjacent
to the existing Tucker Aggregate Pit (M-1980-002) operation, which supplies aggregate
construction materials to much of northern Colorado. The proposed Connell Carr Pit permit area
contains substantiated aggregate resources to continue the supply in this region of Colorado. As
resources diminish in the Tucker Aggregate Pit, new supplies from the proposed Connell Carr Pit
will continue to provide construction materials to meet the northern Colorado demand.
Introduction and Overview
The proposed Connell Carr Pit permit area is currently owned by Terry Grazing Association (in
association with JRT Limited Partnership) and consists of rangeland utilized by the owner's
cattle and bison operations. The property is located in the northeast corner of Weld County
Roads 17 and 126. The site contains short grass prairie upland areas and approximately 6,000
feet of Lone Tree Creek, an ephemeral drainage that flows from the northwest to southeast
through the property.
In general, the channel of Lone Tree Creek, an ephemeral drainage, lies approximately 15 to
25 feet below the surrounding upland elevation. In areas, the drainage system is wide and
contains terraces that drop gently from the surrounding rangeland to the drainage bottom. In
other areas the drainage is narrow with a near vertical slope extending from the upland area to
the creek channel. The upland rangeland is relatively flat with shallow land form terraces rising
to the southwest of Lone Tree Creek and more substantial bluffs climbing to the northeast. The
terraces and mining area southwest of the creek is patterned by swales and erosion gullies that
drain toward Lone Tree Creek.
Permit Boundary Definition
The proposed permit boundary is consistent with the property parcel boundaries on the west,
south, and east sides. These parcel boundaries are also defined by the section lines for
Section 21 (T11N, R67W). The site is also bound by Weld County Road 17 to the west and
Weld County Road 126 to the south. The northern permit boundary is defined by the extent of
the aggregate reserve, but generally bisects the northern half of Section 21. The proposed permit
boundary includes lands on both the north and south side of the Lone Tree Creek drainage.
Since the permit boundary will mostly follow site parcel lines, the boundary will extend to the
center line of Weld County Roads 17 and 126. In the northwest corner of the proposed site,the
permit boundary will abut the existing Tucker Aggregate Pit (M-1980-002) permit boundary.
Although mining disturbances will be setback from road and utility right-of-ways and easements,
the location of the permit boundary will allow for necessary site access roads or other
disturbances adjacent to the roadways.
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Affected Land Boundary Definition
The proposed permit boundary will encompass approximately 456.0 acres with only about
382 acres currently planned for mining. However,the affected land boundary essentially follows
the permit boundary to allow for reclamation activities and future potential mining operations.
Areas not disturbed by mining may be disturbed by access roads, stockpiles, material processing,
or backfilling and other reclamation related activities. The remaining area will consist of
setbacks and road and utility right-of-ways.
Land Uses
The proposed permit area currently consists of rangeland utilized by the owner's cattle and bison
operations. With the exception of the community of Carr, properties surrounding the proposed
Connell Carr Pit site are primarily rural agricultural non-irrigated rangeland. The community of
Can includes approximately 30 to 40 semi-rural residential home lots southeast of the site.
Further southeast is a permitted aggregate mining property (M-1988-048) and railroad load-out
yard.
Items owned by the applicant or property owner located within the proposed permit area such as
un-improved roads, fences, water wells and associated pumps, and other structures may be
removed or relocated during mining and reclamation. There are no established oil and gas wells,
tank batteries, or other associated facilities located on the property. The interior of the property
does not contain structures, easements, or right-of-ways not owned by the applicant or property
owner. Several utility structures and associated easements and right-of-ways are located on the
edges of the property or immediately adjacent to the proposed permit boundary including Nunn
Telephone Company communication lines, Weld County road right-of-ways, Platte River Power
Authority gas line, Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association high-voltage transmission
lines,and Poudre Valley REA power lines (see Exhibit C-1,Existing Conditions Map). None of
the easements, right-of-ways, or associated structures are expected to be negatively affected by
mining or reclamation operations.
Nature of Deposit to be Mined
The proposed permit area is located where the northern edge of the Colorado Piedmont
transitions up to the High Plains of southern Wyoming. The western most boundary of the Lone
Tree Creek basin originates in the Laramie Range of the Rocky Mountains and drains southeast
across the relatively flat High Plains and down through the gently rolling topography of the
Colorado Piedmont. Aggregate materials within the proposed permit area are composed of
Pliocene and Pleistocene terrace deposits along the Lone Tree Creek drainage system. The
terrace deposits extend from the surface or near-surface to a variable depth of 5 to 25 feet below
the ground surface.
Deposition was most likely created by streams that had been rejuvenated as a result of uplift at
the close of the Tertiary period and increased water supply during the Pleistocene epoch. The
under-lying Tertiary sedimentary rocks that include consolidated sand and gravel conglomerates
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were eroded, and the process of cutting and filling of channels was so widespread that gravel and
sand were deposited in sheet-like beds. The principal streams eroded into the bedrock, cutting
and building terraces along the channels. More recent streams, such as Lone Tree Creek in the
proposed permit area, have cut through the highly erodible over-lying unconsolidated material in
most areas and do not generally have associated alluvial deposition.
Traditional organic topsoil on most of the site is thin or non-existent. Most of the soils are
shallow to deep loams that are well drained. Over most of the identified sand and gravel deposit
is a loamy, wind-mixed veneer layer of soil overburden material varying in depth from less than
one inch to six feet. The soil overburden material likely developed from alluvial and eolian
deposits of clay, silts, and sands. Over time, erosive forces of wind and water have influenced
the soils on the site. Mobile soil particles, such as silt and clay, have eroded from higher
topographic positions and have been re-deposited in lower areas. Therefore, swale areas may
have finer textured soils than ridgetops. The aggregate deposits and loamy soil overburden
material are underlain by a variable pattern of shale and sandstone parent materials.
Mine Phasing
Connell Resources anticipates mining and reclaiming the proposed Connell Carr Pit site in
approximately 15 years. However, the rate of mining and overall life of the mine is dependent
on several factors including product demand. Test pits have verified that commercial deposits of
sand and gravel exist up to 25 feet below the surface of the ground. In addition to the
commercial sand and gravel materials, clay, silt, and other non-marketable materials excavated
from the proposed permit area will be used on-site for reclamation.
The mining plan currently includes mining in two phases; the first phase south of Lone Tree
Creek and the second phase north of the creek (see Exhibit C-5, Pre-Mining/Mining Plan Map).
Phase I (288 acres) will be mined from the northwest to the southeast. When Phase I is
complete, a temporary crossing will be established through the Lone Tree Creek drainage and
Phase II (94 acres) will be mined from east to west. All necessary permits will be obtained and
any special construction techniques will be used to reduce impacts and create a stable crossing
through the ephemeral drainage. Mining will not occur within the Lone Tree Creek channel.
Even though the proposed permit area will be mined in only two phases, integration of mining
and reclamation is still applicable. In general, as the pit reaches its maximum depth and edges
are completed,they will be backfilled and reclaimed. In areas where the final pit depth has been
achieved and operations are no longer present, backfilling and reclamation of pit walls will
extend onto the floor.
Rough contouring of the pit floor with the Lone Tree Creek drainage will take place during
mining while fine contouring and establishing final drainage patterns will be one of the last steps
in the reclamation process. The contour blending will avoid steep transitions and create a
topography that produces a smooth, relatively low velocity flow from the mined area to the
adjacent creek drainage system. Overland flow patterns will be incorporated into this transition
so as to connect the pit floor with existing shallow drainage swales.
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Mining Methods
Groundwater is not expected to be encountered during mining and the deposit will be dry mined.
Mining will proceed by first stripping and stockpiling topsoils and overburden. The exposed
gravel will then be removed in lifts and transported to the processing facility. Since the material
is unconsolidated deposits, no blasting is required.
The Lone Tree Creek drainage does not have an associated regulatory floodplain within the
proposed permit area. Because of the incised nature of the creek,wetland communities appear to
be restricted to the channel and immediately adjacent areas,with a very steep and rapid transition
to uplands. Mining will, therefore, occur adjacent to the creek drainage. A variable excavation
buffer will leave enough elevation and distance to not disturb the creek channel and associated
wetlands and minimize flooding of the pit floor during periods when the creek flows.
Unlike most rivers and streams along the Front Range of Colorado,very little or no alluvial sand
and gravel deposits are associated with the Lone Tree Creek channel. However, in some areas,
the terrace deposits occur right up to the high and steep embankment of the incised creek
channel. In these upland areas, aggregate will be excavated from the embankment, lowering the
adjacent land surface to match the depth of the pit floor without disturbing the creek channel (see
Exhibit C-5,Pre-Mining/Mining Plan Map).
Earth Moving
Areas to be mined are prepared by removal of topsoil and overburden. Each preparation area
may be as much as 100 feet wide. Usually, only enough area is stripped and prepared to provide
the estimated needs for the next 10 to 14 months of mining. Where it is found, surface topsoil
material will be stripped separate from the underlying, deeper subsoil or overburden material.
This topsoil layer contains most of the soils organic matter and will be stockpiled separately for
use in reclamation. Once the surface layer has been removed, the rest of the overburden will be
stripped and stockpiled separate from the surface layer.
The active mining face will extend no more than 1,000 feet in length. During mining and prior
to reclamation, the mine walls will be a nearly vertical to '/zH:IV slope (see Exhibit C-5, Pre-
Mining/Mining Plan Map). Mining will progress down to the depth of quality aggregate material
or 5 to 25 feet below the surface. As the mining face progresses, pit sidewalls will behind the
mining activities will reclaimed. So reclamation activities do not interfere with mining
operations, pit sidewalls may extend 500 feet behind the active mining face without being
reclaimed. The aggregate material will be recovered using equipment typical for sand and gravel
mining operations. Earth moving equipment may include, but are not limited to dozers, loaders,
scrapers, and excavators. The aggregate material from the pit will be temporarily stockpiled
within the pit or transported directly to the processing facility. During mining and reclamation
activities, watering trucks for dust control will be used as needed.
Setbacks from the mine pit top of slope to the proposed permit boundary or man-made structures
not owned by the applicant will be 25 feet or greater. In the northern portions of the proposed
permit area (Phase II), where the pit depth will likely be its greatest, setbacks from the
excavation to the permit boundary may be as much as 50 feet. Towards the southern end of the
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mining operation, however,the pit will become shallower and side slopes will steadily decrease
in height, reducing potential setback distances to 25 feet. For setbacks adjacent to a man-made
structure not owned by the applicant that are less than 25 feet, an agreement will obtained from
the property owner or an engineering slope stability analysis will be performed. Setbacks from
near vertical mining excavations to the permit boundary will be a minimum of twice the adjacent
pit depth to mitigate stability risks. Setbacks will also be maintained for potential side slope
reclamation if"cut and fill" sloping is required, as discussed further in Exhibit E, Reclamation
Plan. The need for "cut and fill" reclamation will be determined during the mining operation
once overburden quantities and general pit depths are verified.
Topsoil and overburden material excavated from the pit will be stockpiled and used for
backfilling mine pit slopes and other reclamation activities. The non-marketable material
stockpiles will be created adjacent to the areas that will be backfilled, but not within the Lone
Tree Creek drainage area susceptible to flooding. When sufficient material is available in the
stockpile,the material will be backfilled into previously mined areas.
The side slopes of the mine pit will be backfilled,graded to a minimum 2H:1V slope, and seeded
as mining progresses. Approximately 22,000 feet of pit side slopes will be created during
mining. Since reclamation is anticipated to be concurrent with mining operations, the actual
length of side slope requiring backfilling and grading at any point in time is expected to be far
less than 22,000 feet. Although the pit depth is estimated to be between 5 and 25 feet, the
majority of the pit depth is anticipated to be near 10 feet, therefore, the average side slope is
expected to be approximately 15 feet high. Once backfilling and final grading has been
completed in an area, the top of the slope and the side slopes will be seeded as soon as
practicable(based on first available seeding season).
Since reclamation will take place concurrently with mining, large and long-term topsoil and
overburden stockpiling is not anticipated. Topsoil and overburden stockpiles will be configured
to have side-slopes no steeper than 2H:1V. If the stockpiles are inactive for more than one
growing season they will be seeded with the fast growing grass seed mixture in the table below.
However, since the stockpile materials will continually be used for reclamation, the stockpiles
will likely be disturbed on a frequent basis and seeding the stockpiles may not be practical during
the course of the operation. If stockpile seeding is not used, surface roughening will be
maintained to limit wind and water erosion.
Stockpile Grass Seed Mixture
Rate
Grass Species
Obs PLS/acre)
Intermediate Wheatgrass 5.0
Blue Grama 1.0
White Sweetclover 1.25
Rates are for broadcast seeding.
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In order to gain an understanding of the extent of the mining operation, it is helpful to know the
acres disturbed by different aspects of the mining operation. Each aspect is listed in the
following table with associated disturbed area. The table illustrates a point in time where the
mining disturbance could be at its maximum. At the proposed Connell Carr Pit site, it is
assumed that the mining disturbance will be at its greatest midway through Phase I. During this
scenario, no reclamation will have been performed on the active mining face, approximately
500 feet of side slope on both sides of the mining face, and about half of the exposed pit bottom.
Since backfilling side slopes and the active mining face to a minimum 2H:1V slopes is more
costly than "cut and fill" sloping, backfilling will be used to estimate reclamation costs (see
Exhibit L).
Mine Operation Aspects and Disturbance Areas
Disturbed
Mining Operation
Aspect Area (acres)
Active Mining Area:
1. Near vertical active mining face and 100-foot wide pre-
A stripped area in anticipation of mining. 13.8
2. Near vertical un-reclaimed pit side slopes.
3. Un-reclaimed pit floor.
Partially Reclaimed Mining Area:
B 1. Pit side slopes backfilled to 2H:IV. 25.8
2. Partially reclaimed pit floor.
Miscellaneous Disturbed Areas:
1. Scale house and maintenance building area. 2.0
2. Internal haul roads.
3. Main site access road.
Final Reclamation:
D 1. Seeding. NA
2. Re-seeding
Total Disturbed Area 41.6
Diversions and Impoundments
The existing grade of the proposed permit area generally drains to the existing Lone Tree Creek
drainage. Stormwater that falls directly on disturbed areas will be generally drain to the mine pit
and allowed to infiltrate. The active mine pit will effectively contain stormwater flows and
prevent surface runoff from disturbed areas of the site. Stormwater not encountering disturbed
areas will be allowed to drain to Lone Tree Creek.
Material Processing and Associated Facilities
A portable processing facility for product crushing and screening will be brought to the site and
used as needed. The facility will be located within the pit close to where active mining is
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occurring. A fueling/lubricating station, generators, and outdoor storage may also be located
near the portable processing facility. Pit run material will be hauled or conveyed to the
processing plant where raw material and product stockpiles will be located. Alternatively, the
material may be hauled off-site as pit run for direct use or processing elsewhere.
In addition to the portable processing facility, a portable asphalt plant may also be used on the
site as needed. The asphalt plant would be located in the mine pit near the portable processing
facility to minimize material handling and hauling distances.
A mine office/scale house trailer and mine equipment maintenance building will be established
near the site entrance. The office/scale house and maintenance building area may be used for
employee parking,equipment fueling/lubricating, or equipment storage.
Commodities to be Mined and Intended Use
Sand and gravel for use as construction materials will be the primary products produced from the
proposed Connell Can Pit site. Test pits have verified that commercial deposits of sand and
gravel exist up to 25 feet below the surface of the ground. In addition to the commercial sand
and gravel materials, clay, silt, and other non-marketable topsoil and overburden materials will
be used on-site to for reclamation.
Use of Explosives
Since the material is unconsolidated deposits,no explosives or blasting is required.
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EXHIBIT E
Reclamation Plan
This plan covers the proposed Connell Carr Pit and does not change the existing Tucker Aggregate Pit
(M-1980-002)operation reclamation plan.
Final Proposed Land Use
The current land use for the Connell Carr Pit property is rangeland. The use of this land is not
expected to change. Most of the land surrounding the proposed permit area has similar uses of
rangeland and open space. With so much open, undeveloped land in the surrounding area,
maintaining this land as rangeland is consistent with the more regional land uses.
General Overview of the Reclamation Plan
Reclamation of the proposed permit area is fairly straightforward. Much of the pit, after mining,
will contain a pit floor that gently slopes toward Lone Tree Creek. The pit floor will be blended
into the Lone Tree Creek valley and drainage and will be connected to existing drainages.
Reclaimed mine pit side slopes will be created from backfill with overburden and, if necessary, a
combination of"cut and fill" so as to preserve overburden for use in establishing a plant growth
medium elsewhere in the reclamation. All areas disturbed by mining activities will be prepared
with topsoil and overburden and revegetated during reclamation. Revegetation will generate a
blend of grass species and, given suitable precipitation, should produce good vegetation cover
over much of the reclaimed site.
In general, shallower reclaimed slopes will provide easier access during reclamation and safer
access for ranching equipment following mining. Shallower slopes will also aid in establishing
vegetation growth and minimize erosion. Although pit side slopes will be backfilled and graded
to 3H:1V or shallower where possible, no slopes will be reclaimed any steeper than 2H:1V.
Grading of pit side slopes and the pit bottom will attempt to adhere to the surrounding natural
topography and drainage patterns.
The mine office/scale house trailer, maintenance building, portable processing facility, asphalt
plant, and any other structures associated with mining will be removed from the site during final
reclamation activities. Roads not necessary for future access and other disturbed areas will be
reclaimed with topsoil and overburden replacement and vegetative cover to stabilize the areas
and minimize erosion.
Reclamation Measures/Materials Handling
All available topsoil material will be used for backfilling. Similar to mining, earth moving
equipment may include, but are not limited to dozers, loaders, scrapers, and excavators.
Additional farm equipment for grading and seeding may be used for revegetation activities.
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Materials Handling-Baclfllling
The pit floor will receive only enough backfill to create final grading for drainage and to
establish a growth medium for revegetation. The pit slopes will require backfilling to achieve
final reclaimed slopes of at least 2H:1 V (see Exhibit F, Reclamation Plan Map). Because of the
pit size and possible limited overburden, it may not be possible to achieve complete side slope
reclamation by backfilling with available overburden material. In addition to the side slopes,
overburden material may also be required to cover the pit floor for drainage grading and to
establish a vegetation growth medium. The result is, depending upon the amount of overburden
material recovered and available for reclamation, side slope backfilling may need to be enhanced
with an initial "cut and fill" of the near vertical side slopes (see Exhibit F, Reclamation Plan
Map). The degree of "cut and fill" required, if any, will be determined during mining as
overburden material quantities and pit depths are verified.
Materials Handling-Grading
The 2H:1 V pit side slopes will be graded to transition into the relatively flat pit floor. Grading of
the pit floor may leave a subtle rolling topography rather than a completely flat bottom
depending on varying depths of the sand and gravel deposit. The variations in topography will
not create water catchment areas, but shall be graded to drain freely. The gentle slope of the
topography will control water flow and create a variety of microenvironments for vegetation
growth.
The side slopes will also not be graded smooth, but will contain a low profile ridging pattern that
follows the contour. Final grading that leaves this type of ridging pattern helps to capture water
for plant growth as well as reduce the velocity of runoff and slope erosion. On these slopes,
erosion may present a maintenance issue for the first year or two of revegetation if there are
large, drenching thunderstorms, but more normal low intensity thunderstorms should not create
more than minor rilling.
Blending of the pit into the Lone Tree Creek drainage will be important to prevent pooling of
water in the pit bottom and to avoid creating a steep slope at the pit edge that encourages erosion.
The final grading of this transition area will blend the topographic contouring from the pit floor
with the undisturbed topography beyond the pit edge. Some of this transition area will involve
lowering the high, steep embankment associated with the incised creek channel, while other
areas will transition into lower terraces that separate the mine excavation from the ephemeral
channel(see Exhibit F,Reclamation Plan Map).
All backfilling and grading will be done to stabilize the material and control erosion. Final
grading and seeding will be done as soon as possible after backfilling, grading, and topsoiling
have been completed. There will not be known toxic or hazardous materials in the backfill
material. The reclamation will not leave high walls on the property. In addition,there will be no
auger holes, excavations, or shafts left on the property.
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Topsoil and Revegetation
The growth medium for revegetation will be a combination of overburden and topsoils.
Unfortunately, there is not a large quantity of quality topsoil available at the site. The topsoil is
only marginally different from the overburden, with its main distinction being slightly higher in
organic matter. Because of its thin and scarce occurrence, true topsoil stripping will likely
incorporate some of the underlying silty clay overburden material. Every effort will be made to
separate true topsoil stripping,but even with the incorporation of some overburden material, it is
not anticipated that large quantities of the topsoil/overburden growth medium will be available
for reclamation.
Because of its limited availability, the topsoil/overburden growth medium may not be placed
evenly over the entire site. The floor of the pit will likely need less growth medium because
moisture accumulation there will help vegetation growth and new soil development. Therefore,
only about six inches of the topsoil/overburden growth medium will be placed on the pit floor.
The same dressing will be used for areas where stockpiles, access roads, or mining structures
have been removed and the underlying material has been scarified in preparation for reclamation.
A minimum of one foot of growth medium will be placed on backfilled or otherwise created pit
slopes. The extra thickness of growth medium will help to retain moisture on the slopes and
provide a deeper rooting zone to help protect against erosion. For slopes created by backfilling,
growth medium will go on top of a considerable depth of overburden,but for slopes created from
a "cut and fill" approach, the thickness of growth media will be an important top-dressing.
When spreading growth medium on slopes, the same requirements for general grading will be
followed. Final grading prior to seeding will only follow the contours of the slope, creating
ridging patterns that follow the contour,and will never produce tracks up and down the slope.
Planting of the site will be done as areas are finished with preparation after grading and
spreading topsoil/overburden growth medium. Planting will occur seasonally to allow for timely
germination with available moisture and to provide the highest possibility for growth success. If
possible,planting will be performed between mid-November and the end of April.
Drill seeding is the preferred method for revegetation. Grass seed should be planted with a drill
equipped with depth bands and press wheels. On this site, broadcast seeding is not advisable as
seed burial would be limited. If broadcast seeding is necessary on moist soils, steep slopes, or in
excessively rocky areas, success can be encouraged by broadcasting onto growth medium that is
very loose, such as occurs immediately after spreading the plant growth medium. If the seed is
broadcast in those circumstances,then the seeded area will be dragged to help bury the seed.
At this time, no mulch or fertilizer is being proposed. On west and south facing slopes, mulch
may be applied if desired, but only if the mulch is very strongly crimped into the soil. On this
site, straw mulch, unless well anchored would most likely just blow away, providing little
benefit. If mulch is used, certified weed-less straw mulch at a rate of 2,000 pounds per acre
should be applied.
Fertilizer may be applied to re-soiled areas in a manner that will encourage emergence and
survival of the grasses without encouraging competition from weeds. Starter fertilizer could be
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applied before, or at the time of, seeding. If necessary, full fertilization will be applied after
emergence. However, any fertilization done following seeding should be done using a method
that does not cause large scale disturbance of the surface. Fertilizer mixtures will be based upon
soil tests made on samples taken from re-soiled areas prior to seeding.
The seed mixture for the proposed permit area is the same as for the current permitted Tucker Pit
(M-1980-002) site and is listed below.
Revegetation Seed Mix
Rate
Species
(lbs PLS/acre)
Blue Grama 1.0
Buffalo Grass 3.0
Sideoats Grama 5.0
TOTAL 9.0
Rates are for drill seeding. If broadcast seeding is used, double
seeding rates.
If a significant invasion of noxious weeds occurs after seeding, the weeds will be mowed before
they can go to seed. The areas will be mowed periodically for additional control as needed.
Mechanical control will be used as a first priority. Chemical methods will only be used if no
other alternative produces acceptable results.
Periodic inspection for noxious weeds,at least once a year early in the season,will be done. The
weed inspection will search for not only the expected species but also any new List A or B
species introductions. It is likely that non-noxious and List C species will also be found. Non-
noxious weeds, which are often native invaders, do not need to be controlled, but if the
population of a List C species is controllable then it will be included in the control program.
List C noxious species are problematic but are usually not as serious as List B species. List B
species in Colorado and utilized for Weld County weed management include: Absinth
wormwood, Black henbane, Bouncingbet, Bull thistle, Canada thistle, Chinese clematis,
Common tansy, Common teasel, Corn chamomile, Cutleaf teasel, Dalmatian toadflax, Dame's
rocket,Diffuse knapweed, Eurasian watermilfoil, Hoary cress,Houndstongue, Jointed goatgrass,
Leafy spurge, Mayweed chamomile, Moth mullein, Musk thistle, Oxeye daisy, Perennial
pepperweed, Plumeless thistle, Quackgrass, Russian knapweed, Russian-olive, Salt cedar,
Scentless chamomile, Scotch thistle, Spotted knapweed, Spurred anoda, Sulfur cinquefoil,
Venice mallow, Wild caraway,Yellow nutsedge, and Yellow toadflax.
All List A species must be eradicated by law. These weeds include African rue, Bohemian
knotweed, Camelthorn, Common crupina, Cypress spurge, Dyer's woad, Elongated mustard,
Giant knotweed, Giant salvinia, Hydrilla, Japanese knotweed,meadow knapweed,Mediterranean
sage, Medusahead, Myrtle spurge, Orange hawkweed, Purple loosestrife, Rush skeletonweed,
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Squarrose knapweed, Tansy ragwort, and Yellow starthistle. The current complete list of
noxious weed species and local management plans is available from the Weld County Weed
Division.
Wildlife
Current wildlife conditions and potential impacts are described in Exhibit H, Wildlife
Information.
Water—General Requirement
No groundwater is expected to be encountered in the mining and therefore groundwater in the
area should not be affected.
Although the pit floor will have a gentle, possibly rolling, topography as described above,
discharge from the pit to the Lone Tree Creek drainage will stilt occur. Since the retention of
water in the pit is not allowed under Colorado water law without prior approval, pit floor
configurations will keep water draining without reaching high velocities that can cause rapid
erosion.
The discharge from the pit will be intentionally directed into existing drainageways associated
with Lone Tree Creek. Thus, the edge of the pit will likely have not only a horizontal blending
to produce smooth slope transitions, but it will be vertically variable to match rises and falls in
the topography just beyond the pit edge.
Initially, silt fence or other sedimentation best management techniques shall be installed in all
significant drainages within about 50 feet of the edge of the affected land. Until the vegetation
develops on the pit floor there will be a fair amount of sediment discharge from the regraded and
seeded pit floor. These best management practices will aid in reducing the amount of sediment
that leaves the affected land.
No irrigation will be used in establishing the vegetation, so no water rights are required for those
purposes. No water storage will occur in the pit.
To minimize the effect on the prevailing hydrologic balance, the operator shall:
a. Comply with all applicable Colorado water laws.
b. Comply with all applicable Federal and State water quality laws and regulations.
c. Comply with all Federal and State requirements for dredge and fill.
d. Perform all work to minimize erosion and sediment transport.
Current water resource conditions and potential surface water and groundwater impacts are
described in Exhibit G,Water Information.
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Buildings and Structures
There are no existing buildings or structures in the proposed permit area and no structures will be
left following reclamation.
Signs and Markers
Permit notification signs will be placed and maintained at the entrance to the operation. The
permit boundary will be identified where it is not already identified by fences or suitable
markers. All signs and markers will be removed upon permit release.
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EXHIBIT G
Water Information
The proposed permit area is located in Section 21,Township 11 North,Range 67 West of the 6th
Principal Meridian,Weld County,Colorado. The proposed permit area includes 456.0 acres.
Introduction
Lone Tree Creek, an ephemeral drainage system, bisects the northern portion of the proposed
permit area from northwest to southeast. There are no other surface water resources near the site
(see Exhibit C-4, Water Resource Map).
The Lone Tree Creek drainage does not have an associated regulatory floodplain within the
proposed permit area. Because of the incised nature of the creek,wetland communities appear to
be restricted to the channel and immediately adjacent areas, with very steep and rapid transitions
to uplands. Several shallow swales and head-cut erosion gullies drain to Lone Tree Creek within
the proposed permit area, but no apparent defined channels or wetlands exist within these swales
and gullies.
Groundwater wells for domestic purposes are within 600 feet of the proposed permit area (see
Exhibit C-4, Water Resource Map). However,the proposed mining operation does not anticipate
encountering groundwater and no impacts to the surrounding groundwater hydrology are
expected.
Potential Mining and Reclamation Impacts
The proposed mining operation will have no affect on site water resources. Water is primarily
used for dust control and is trucked from off-site sources. Water use for washing of product
materials is not anticipated. As discussed in previous sections, it is not expected to encounter
groundwater during mining and stormwater will not be retained in the active mine pit or in the
reclaimed pit area.
Water Quality
Mining and reclamation operations shall comply with Colorado Department of Public Health and
Environment Colorado Discharge Permitting System (CDPS) for stormwater management. A
permit will be obtained that includes the continued updating and implementation of a site
Stormwater Management Plan designed to prevent the contact and transport of potential
contaminants to surface waters by stormwater flows.
Due to the absence of large quantities of potential pollutants on site, the mining and reclamation
operations will not affect groundwater quality on or off the site. As stated above, mining and
reclamation activities shall operate under a CDPS permit and Stormwater Management Plan.
The plan provides for regular inspections of potential contaminant areas such as mobile
equipment and fuel or lubricant storage locations. Inspections and best management practices
are incorporated into the plan to protect both surface and groundwater quality.
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EXHIBIT H
Wildlife Information
To evaluate potential wildlife habitat impacts from the proposed operation, information was
gathered from the Natural Diversity Information Source (NDIS) as well as publications
associated with the Pawnee National Grasslands to the east of the site. The NDIS combines
plant and animal abundance data from the Colorado Division of Wildlife (CDOW) and other
Colorado natural resource agencies to be used for land-use analyses and decisions.
The proposed permit area is managed rangeland with mining activities on adjacent properties.
The site primarily contains upland rangeland with isolated areas of water, riparian, and wetland
habitats. Upland areas consist primarily of native and introduced grasses while isolated stands of
cottonwood and other riparian and wetland vegetation are found along Lone Tree Creek.
There are no known federally threatened, endangered, or candidate species within the proposed
site boundary. Federally threatened, endangered, or candidate species that could potentially be
found in Weld County or that could potentially be affected by projects in Weld County include
the Preble's meadow jumping mouse, interior least tern,Mexican piping plover, whooping crane,
pallid sturgeon, Colorado butterfly plant, Ute ladies'-tresses orchid, and the western prairie
fringed orchid. None of these species have been observed or documented within the proposed
site boundary.
Colorado state threatened, endangered, and species of•concern that could potentially be found in
Weld County or that could potentially be affected by projects in Weld County include the black-
tailed prairie dog, Northern river otter, swift fox, American peregrine falcon, bald eagle,
ferruginous hawk, greater sandhill crane, long-billed curlew, mountain plover, Western
burrowing owl, Western snowy plover, plains minnow, suckermouth minnow, brassy minnow,
common shiner, Iowa darter, stonecat, common garter snake, and Northern leopard frog. For
many of these species,potentially suitable habitat does not exist within the proposed amendment
area.
Potentially suitable habitat does exist within the proposed amendment area for mammal and bird
species such as, the black-tailed prairie dog, swift fox, mountain plover, and Western burrowing
owl. Black-tailed prairie dogs and their burrows have been observed on the proposed site. No
potential raptor nests were found in or near the project area. The Lone Tree Creek drainage
within the proposed permit area could provide potential habitat for the common garter snake.
Many birds may use habitats similar to those found at the proposed amendment area, either year-
round, seasonally for nesting, or temporarily for roosting during migration. Some of the common
or abundant species could include robins, orioles,starlings,swallows, magpies,wrens, longspurs,
lark bunting, doves, kingbirds, and blackbirds. Because of the lack of open water habitat within
and near the proposed permit area, shore birds and waterfowl are not likely to be present.
It could be expected that most mammals common or abundant in Weld County would not be
found near or within the proposed permit area. Smaller mammals that might be found at the
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proposed project site might include mice, voles, gophers, rabbits, raccoons, and skunks. Some of
the larger mammals could include both mule and white tailed deer, antelope,coyote,and fox.
The mining and reclamation activities may disturb some of the wildlife within the proposed
permit area and adjacent area. However, the activities will be confined to specific areas and total
disturbance at one time will be limited. Impacts to wildlife following reclamation will be
minimal.
After removal of the gravels and the creation of a basin within the mine pit,wildlife habitat could
be better on the bottom of the pit where vegetation growth may be more abundant. Grading of
the mine pit into the Lone Tree Creek drainage may also improve the creek's connection with the
surrounding flood area, potentially creating better vegetation growth conditions and an increase
in wildlife utilization. However, water availability will still be limiting. The Lone Tree Creek
drainage will likely still be the primary wildlife habitat in the area.
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EXHIBIT J
Vegetation Information
Vegetation information was gathered from the Soil Survey of Weld County, Colorado, Northern
Part (United States Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service), and Vascular Plant
Species of the Pawnee National Grasslands (United States Department of Agriculture, Forest
Service,General Technical Report RMRS-GTR-17).
Disturbance to vegetation within the proposed permit area is limited to previous grazing by the
owner's bison and cattle herds. Upon completion of mining activities, reclamation will seed
disturbed areas with a mixture of native grass species.
The vegetation in northeastern Colorado is generally classified as a shortgrass prairie ecoregion.
The shortgrass prairie has traditionally been separated from other grassland in the Great Plains
area on the basis of the relative height of the dominant grasses. This view is no longer held by
ecologists. Besides the low rainfall and dominance of short grasses, one of the better means to
distinguish between the shortgrass and the midgrass or tall grass prairies is that in the shortgrass
region all of the available soil moisture is transpired before the end of the growing season. In
general, less than 50 percent of the ground in shortgrass regions is covered by vegetation. This is
an important aspect of the proposed permit area for maximizing and determining reclamation
success.
Most of the uplands are sparsely covered with prairie grasses such as Blue Grama, Buffalo
Grass, Western Wheatgrass, and Prairie Sandreed. The height of some grasses may reach
12 inches during periods of maximum growth, but most stands of grass do not reach that height.
Within the Lone Tree Creek drainage, a few patches of trees dot the drainage bottom, including
cottonwoods and shrubs in deeper, more protected areas of the drainage. Along the creek
bottom, low growing sedges and rushes grow intermixed with thicker growth of Blue Grama
grass.
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EXHIBIT K
Climate
The proposed permit area exhibits a semi-arid climate typical of the High Plains region. The
region is characterized by low humidity, low average precipitation, and a high percentage of
sunshine. A large amount of the precipitation which occurs falls during short duration, high
intensity summer thunderstorm activity.
Climate information was available from the Western Regional Climate Center in Fort Collins,
Colorado and Cheyenne, Wyoming. Fort Collins is about 40 miles south-southwest of the
proposed site and Cheyenne is approximately 16 miles north-northeast of the proposed permit
area. The climate data collected from 1893 through 2013 and 1915 through 2013 for Fort
Collins and Cheyenne, respectively, indicates the total annual precipitation at the site to be
approximately 15.1 inches per year. Monthly average temperature and precipitation data for the
periods of record are provided in the following tables.
FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
Average Monthly
Temperature(°F) Average Monthly
Precipitation
Maximum Minimum
January 41.4 13.7 0.36
February 44.2 17.1 0.48
March 51.2 24.0 1.18
April 60.6 33.0 1.97
May 69.1 42.1 2.74
June 79.3 50.4 1.83
July 85.2 56.0 1.62
August 83.5 54.2 1.42
September 75.4 45.1 1.27
October 64.2 34.2 1.13
November 51.1 23.1 0.59
December 42.5 15.5 0.49
Mean/Total 62.3 34.0 15.08
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CHEYENNE,WYOMING
Average Monthly Average Monthly
Temperature(°F)
Precipitation
Maximum Minimum
January 37.8 15.7 0.42
February 40.1 17.5 0.52
March 45.0 22.1 1.05
April 53.9 29.9 1.75
May 63.8 39.1 2.38
June 74.8 48.1 2.06
July 82.7 54.7 2.07
August 80.6 53.1 1.64
September 71.6 43.9 1.26
October 59.7 33.7 0.94
November 46.5 23.7 0.61
December 39.4 17.6 0.47
Mean/Total 58.0 33.3 15.17
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EXHIBIT L
Reclamation Costs
In order to calculate maximum potential reclamation liability to the State,we have selected a point in
time where reclamation costs could be at a maximum. It is assumed that the time of maximum
mining disturbance will be midway through Phase I. During this scenario, no reclamation will have
been performed on the active mining face, pit side slopes on both sides of the mining face,and about
half of the exposed pit bottom. Since backfilling side slopes and the active mining face to a
minimum 2H:lV slopes is more costly than "cut and fill" sloping, backfilling is used to estimate
reclamation costs. Stockpiles with available topsoil/overburden for backfilling will be near the pit
and areas for reclamation, so haul distances will generally be less than 1,000 feet. Each aspect is
listed in the following table with associated disturbed area. Please refer to Exhibit D, Pre-
Mining/Mining Plan, for a listing of disturbed areas that total 41.6 acres. This estimate will follow
the same order as the listing in Exhibit D. Connell Resources Inc. is an earth moving and
construction contractor and unit costs for reclamation activities were provided from bidding
documents associated with similar projects. Since all structures used in the mining operation are
portable, it is assumed that removal of the structures do not have associated costs.
The active mining area will include the active mining face, un-reclaimed pit side slopes, un-
reclaimed pit floor,and partially reclaimed pit side slopes and pit floor. The active mining face will
be near vertical with a maximum length of 1,000 feet and an average height of 15 feet. In front of the
active mining face, an area 100 feet wide will have been pre-stripped in anticipation of mining (2.3
acres). In addition, a maximum 500 feet of un-reclaimed pit side slopes may be adjacent to each end
of the active mine face. These side slopes will also be near vertical with an average height of 15 feet.
Framed by the active mining face and pit side slopes, the pit floor(11.5 acres) will be un-reclaimed,
contain overburden, raw material, and product stockpiles and, when needed, the portable processing
facility and asphalt plant. Following backfill, the areas are rough graded in preparation for
topsoil/overburden growth medium placement,final grading, and seeding for revegetation.
In addition to the active mining area,parts of the mine pit will be partially reclaimed. A maximum of
1,000 feet of pit side slopes backfilled to 2H:1V (0.8 acres) and 25 acres of pit floor wilt be
backfilled with topsoil/overburden growth medium and rough graded. Since backfilling and grading
may occur several seasons before final reclamation, the area will be tilled prior to additional
reclamation activities. Final reclamation for these areas will include topsoil/overburden growth
medium placement,final grading,and seeding for revegetation.
Miscellaneous disturbed areas at the point of maximum disturbance will include the scale house and
maintenance building area, internal haul roads, and the main site access road. These areas will be
tilled in preparation for topsoil/overburden growth medium placement, final grading, and seeding for
revegetation. It is estimated that the combined area of these disturbances will be approximately
two (2)acres.
Since quality topsoil is scarce on the Connell Carr Pit site, vegetation growth medium will include
the best quality topsoil/overburden material available. If available,a minimum of 6 inches of growth
medium will be placed on all disturbed areas following backfilling, scarifying, and/or rough grading.
Final grading of the topsoil/overburden growth medium will prepare the surface for seeding. After
initial seeding and the first season's growth, it is estimated that approximately 20 percent of the
seeded area will need to be re-seeded.
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Aspect 1 Reclamation Operation Quantity Units I Unit Cost($) I Cost($)
Active Mining Area
A la Backfill active mine face to 2H:1V slopes 8,350 CY $1.05 $8,768
[0.5(1,000'x 15'x30')] '
lb Backfill two un-reclaimed pit side slopes to` 8,350 CY $1.05 $8,768
2H:IV 2[0.5(500'x 15'x3011
lc Rough grade backfilled slopes 16,700 CY $0.50 $8,350
Id Place growth medium on backfilled side 2,480 CY $1.05 $2,604
slopes 2(1,000'x33.5'x1.0')
le Final grade backfilled side slopes 2,480 CY $0.50 $1,240
Place growth meduim on 100-foot wide
A 2a area pre-stripped in anticipation of mining 1,850 CY $1.05 $1,943
(100'x 1,000'x0.5').
2b Final grade pre-stripped area 1,850 CY $0.50 $925
A 3a Place growth medium on pit floor 9,280 CY $1.05 $9,744
(11.5 acres x0.5')
3b Final grade pit floor 9,280 CY $0.50 $4,640
Partially Reclaimed Mining Area _
Pit side slopes (1,000')previously
B la backfilled to 2H:1V and pit floor
(25 acres)previously covered with
0.5-foot growth medium
lb Till all areas in Aspect B 26 Ac $25 $645
B 2 Place growth medium on pit side slopes 1,240 CY $1.05 $1,302
(1,0001x 33.5'x1.0')
B 3 Final grade all areas in Aspect B 21,410 CY $0.50 $10,705
Miscellaneous Disturbed Areas
Scale house,maintenance,internal haul
C la roads,and main access road areas na
previously disturbed-structures removed.
lb Till all areas in Aspect C 2 Ac $25.00 $50
l c Place growth medium on all areas in 1,620 CY $1.05 $1,701
Aspect C (2 acres x0.5')
ld Final grade all areas in Aspect C 1,620 CY $0.50 $810
Final Reclamation
D la Seed all areas in 41.6 Ac $675 $28,080
Aspects A,B,and C
lb Re-seed 20%of all areas in Aspects A,B, 8.3 Ac $675 $5,616
and C
Total Reclamation Costs $95,890
Contractor Mobilization/Demobilization Costs (8%) 0.08 $7,671
Overhead(18.5%) 0.185 $17,740
Administration (5%) 0.05 $4,794
Total Proposed Financial Warrenty $126,095
Disturbed Acreage 41.6
Financial Warrenty per Acre $3,031
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EXHIBIT M
Other Permits and Licenses
• Weld County Use by Special Review Permit — A Weld County Use by Special Review
permit application is being submitted concurrently. The Use by Special Review permit will
be obtained prior to operations
• APEN, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Air Pollution Emission
Notification Permit—Permits will be obtained prior to operations.
• CDPS, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Colorado Discharge Permit
System Permit—Permits will be obtained prior to operations.
• Weld County Road Access Permit — Permit will be obtained prior to transporting material
onto Weld County roads.
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.ECEIVED MAY 27 /J►.
MEMORANDUM OF SAND AND GRAVEL LEASE
Under the terms of the Sand and Gravel Lease ("Lease") effective January 1, 2011,
between JRT Limited Partnership and Terry Grazing Association, P.O. Box 3170, Cheyenne,WY
82003, (jointly referred to as the "Lessor") and Connell Resources, Inc., a Colorado corporation
("Lessee"), Lessor has leased to Lessee certain real property located in Weld County, Colorado and
described as:
a. The currently-operating Carr/Tucker Pit, including all of Section
17, Township 1 1, Range 67, except 1 acre in SW4SW4, and the N2NE4 in
Section 20, Township 11, Range 67, Quarter Section I, AND
b. additional real property which is being added to the Carr/Tucker Pit,
including all of Section 21, Township 11, Range 67, and the SW4&S2SE4 in
Section 22,Township 1 1, Range 67 (25RR).
("Leased Premises") for the purpose of Lessee mining and extracting sand, gravel and related
products from the Leased Premises under the terms and conditions of the Lease. The Lease shall be
in effective until the earlier of the following events:
a. One year following the date all salable material has been removed and sold from the
Leased Premises;
b. On December 31, 2016,unless extended pursuant to Section 2;
c. Lessee terminating this Lease by giving Lessor written notice on or before September 1
of any calendar year stating that Lessee is terminating the Lease as of December 31 of
that calendar year;
d. Either party terminating the Lease under the default provisions of Section 13;
e. Failure of the Permits transfer process referred to in Section 4; or
f. At Lessee's option, upon substantial interference with Lessee's operations by the oil,
gas, or mineral owner, as referred to in Section 7.9.
The other terms and conditions of the Lease are incorporated into this Memorandum by this
reference.
LESSOR: JRT Limited Partnership
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Letter of Transmittal
DATE: January 6, 2014
TO: Weld County Board of County Commissioners RECEIVED
1150 O Street
Greeley, CO 80632 JAN - 6 2014
FROM: Bill Schenderlein WELD COMMISSIONERS
Blue Earth Solutions, LLC
P.O. Box 2427
Fort Collins, Colorado 80522
(970) 227-2803
WE TRANSMIT: THE FOLLOWING: FOR YOUR:
Attached ❑ Originals ■ Use
nInformation Below ■ Copy of Letter ❑ Approval
❑ Applications ❑ Information
❑ Specifications ❑ Review& Comment
❑ Other
Remarks:
The enclosed material is provided to fulfill the requirements of the attached Colorado Mined
Land Reclamation Permit application.
• One (1) copy of DRMS submittal form and DRMS 112 Application including
Exhibits A and B.
Signed: '/wJ
Blue Earth Solutions,LLC ♦ P.O.Box 2427 ♦ Fort Collins,CO 80522 • (970)227-2803
NOTICE OF FILING APPLICATION
FOR COLORADO MINED LAND RECLAMATION PERMIT
FOR REGULAR (112) CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS EXTRACTION OPERATION
NOTICE TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Weld COUNTY
Connell Resources, Inc. (the "Applicant/Operator") has applied for a Regular (112) reclamation
permit from the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board (the "Board") to conduct the extraction of
construction materials operations in Weld County. The attached information is being
provided to notify you of the location and nature of the proposed operation. The entire application is on file
with the Division of Reclamation, Mining, and Safety(the "Division") and the local county clerk or recorder.
The applicant/operator proposes to reclaim the affected land to rangeland use. Pursuant to Section 34-32.5-
116(4)(m), C.R.S., the Board may confer with the local Board of County Commissioners before approving of
the post-mining land use. Accordingly, the Board would appreciate your comments on the proposed operation.
Please note that, in order to preserve your right to a hearing before the Board on this application, you must
submit written comments on the application within twenty (20) days of the date of last publication of notice
pursuant to Section 34-32-112 (10), C.R.S.
If you would like to discuss the proposed post-mining land use, or any other issue regarding this application,
please contact the Division of Reclamation, Mining, and Safety, 1313 Sherman Street, Room 215, Denver,
Colorado 80203, (303) 866-3567.
NOTE TO APPLICANT/OPERATOR: You must attach a copy of the application form to this notice. If this is
a notice of change to a previously filed application you must either attach a copy of the changes, or attach a
complete and accurate description of the change.
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Letter of Transmittal
DATE: January 6, 2014
TO: West Greeley Conservation District
4302 W. 9th Street Road
Greeley,Colorado 80634
FROM: Bill Schenderlein
Blue Earth Solutions,LLC
P.O. Box 2427
Fort Collins, Colorado 80522
(970) 227-2803
WE TRANSMIT: THE FOLLOWING: FOR YOUR:
Attached Originals ■ Use
n Information Below ■ Copy of Letter El Approval
nApplications n Information
nSpecifications n Review& Comment
n Other
Remarks:
The enclosed material is provided to fulfill the requirements of the attached Colorado Mined
Land Reclamation Permit application.
• One (1) copy of DRMS submittal form and DRMS 112 Application including
Exhibits A and B.
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Signed:
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Blue Earth Solutions, LLC • P.O. Box 2427 ♦ Fort Collins,CO 80522 • (970)227-2803
NOTICE OF FILING APPLICATION
FOR COLORADO MINED LAND RECLAMATION PERMIT
FOR REGULAR (112) CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS EXTRACTION OPERATION
NOTICE TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF THE LOCAL SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT
WEST GREELEY CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Connell Resources, Inc. (the "Applicant/Operator") has applied for a Regular (112) reclamation permit
from the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board (the "Board") to conduct the extraction of construction
materials operations in Weld County. The attached information is being provided to notify you
of the location and nature of the proposed operation. The entire application is on file with the Division of
Reclamation, Mining, and Safety (the "Division") and the local county clerk or recorder.
The applicant/operator proposes to reclaim the affected land to rangeland use. Pursuant to Section 34-32.5-
116(4)(m), C.R.S., the Board may confer with the local Conservation Districts before approving of the post-
mining land use. Accordingly, the Board would appreciate your comments on the proposed operation. Please
note that, in order to preserve your right to a hearing before the Board on this application, you must submit
written comments on the application within twenty (20) days of the date of last publication of notice pursuant to
Section 34-32-112 (10), C.R.S.
If you would like to discuss the proposed post-mining land use, or any other issue regarding this application,
please contact the Division of Reclamation, Mining, and Safety, 1313 Sherman Street, Room 215, Denver,
Colorado 80203, (303) 866-3567.
NOTE TO APPLICANT/OPERATOR: You must attach a copy of the application form to this notice. If this is
a notice of change to a previously filed application you must either attach a copy of the changes, or attach a
complete and accurate description of the change.
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Letter of Transmittal
DATE: January 6,2014
TO: Weld County Clerk to the Board RECEIVED
1150 O Street
Greeley,Colorado 80632 JAN - 6 2014
FROM: Bill Schenderlein WELD COUNTY
Blue Earth Solutions,LLC COMSS!®HERS
P.O. Box 2427
Fort Collins, Colorado 80522
(970) 227-2803
WE TRANSMIT: THE FOLLOWING: FOR YOUR:
Attached n Originals ■ Use
nInformation Below ■ Copy of Letter n Approval
n Applications n Information
nSpecifications n Review& Comment
n Other
Remarks:
Submission of this material satisfies requirements of the Mine Land Reclamation Board
Regular 112 Operation Reclamation Permit Application. The enclosed application material
must remain for public review at least sixty (60) days after a decision on said application has
been made the Office of Mined Land Reclamation (Rule 1.6.2 (2)). Confidential materials
were purposely excluded.
• One (1) copy of DRMS Construction Materials Regular 112 Operation Reclamation
Permit Application—Connell Carr Pit—Connell Resources, Inc.
Signed:
Blue Earth Solutions,LLC ♦ P.O.Box 2427 ♦ Fort Collins,CO 80522 ♦ (970)227-2803
EXHIBIT S
Permanent Man-Made Structures within 200 Feet of the Affected Land
The applicant, Connell Resources, Inc., believes that the mining operation, as proposed, will not
adversely affect any of the permanent, man-made structures located within 200 feet of the
affected area. Mining highwalls will remain at least twice the pit depth from the proposed permit
boundary and ground beyond the permit boundary will remain stable. Since all mining and
reclamation activities will be performed within the permit boundary, no impacts to man-made
structures outside the permit boundary are anticipated.
A list of observed and recorded man-made structures within 200 feet of the proposed permit
boundary,organized by land parcel where the structure was observed,is provided below.
Man-made Structures within
Property Owner Parcel Number
200 feet of Affected Land
Wilson,Charlotte C and Gary L House,associated outbuildings,
7188 N.850th Street 020120000006 fence
Robinson,Illinois 62454
Terry Grazing Association
P.O.Box 3170 020120100009 Fence
Cheyenne,Wyoming 82003
Newbold,David P Sr REV Trust and
Newbold,Gertrud REV Trust 020120100014 House,associated outbuildings,
62671 CR 17 fence
Carr, Colorado 80612
Newbold,David P Sr REV Trust and
Newbold,Gertrud REV Trust 020120100015 House,associated outbuildings,
62671 CR 17 fence
Carr, Colorado 80612
Terry Grazing Association
P.O. Box 3170 020121000002 Fence
Cheyenne,Wyoming 82003
Terry Grazing Association
P.O.Box 3170 020122000003 Fence
Cheyenne, Wyoming 82003
State of Colorado
600 Grant Street,Suite 640 020122000004 Fence
Denver,Colorado 80203
Deporter,Arvid R
14503 CR 108 020127002001 Fence
Nunn, Colorado 80648
Thomas,Lloyd and Thomas,Marjorie J
Trustees 020128100008 Fence
E7900CR120
Carr, Colorado 80612
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DRd1S 112 Permit Application Page 33
Man-made Structures within
Property Owner Parcel Number
200 feet of Affected Land
Nunn Telephone Company
285 Logan Ave 020128200011 Utility Service Structure
Nunn,Colorado 80648
Skerjanec,Harold J and Skerjanec, 020128200012
Susan M House, associated outbuildings,
fence
City of Fort Collins and Natural Fort
Grazing LTD 020129100007 Fence
P.O. Box 580
Fort Collins,Colorado 80522
Nunn Telephone Company Buried telephone and fiber optic
285 Logan Ave Easement lines
Nunn,Colorado 80648
Platte River Power Authority
2000 East Horsetooth Road Easement Buried high pressure gas line
Fort Collins,Colorado 80525
Poudre Valley REA
7649 REA Parkway Easement Overhead utility lines
Fort Collins,Colorado 80528
Tri-State Generation and Transmission
Association Easement High voltage power lines
1100 West 116th Ave
Westminster,Colorado 80234
Weld County Public Works Right-of-Way
P.O. Box 758 County roads
Greeley,Colorado 80632
Connell Carr Pit
DRMS 112 Permit Application Page 34
NOTICE
This site is the location of a proposed construction materials operation known as the Connell
Carr Pit. Connell Resources, Inc., whose address and phone number is 7785 Highland Meadows
Parkway, Fort Collins, Colorado 80528, (970) 223-3151, has applied for a Reclamation Permit
with the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board. Anyone wishing to comment on the
application may view the application at the Weld County Clerk to the Board, 1150 O Street,
Greeley, CO 80632, and should send written comments prior to the end of the public comment
period to the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety; 1313 Sherman Street; Room 215;
Denver, CO 80203.
CERTIFICATION:
I,William Schenderlein of Blue Earth Solutions,LLC,hereby certify that I posted a sign
containing the above notice for the proposed permit area known as Connell Carr Pit,on
January 6, 2014.
kij 1/06/14
SIGNATURE DATE
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Letter of Transmittal
DATE: January 3, 2014
TO: Nunn Telephone Company
285 Logan Avenue
Nunn,CO 80648
FROM: Bill Schenderlein
Blue Earth Solutions,LLC
P.O. Box 2427
Fort Collins,Colorado 80522
(970)227-2803
WE TRANSMIT: THE FOLLOWING: FOR YOUR:
IN Attached ■ Originals n Use
nInformation Below n Copy of Letter O Approval
n Applications n Information
n Specifications ■ Review&Comment
n Other
Remarks:
Connell Resources,Inc.is in the process of obtaining a Colorado Division of Reclamation,Mining and
Safety(DRMS)permit for the mining of aggregate materials in Weld County(see Vicinity Map). The
mining will include excavation to maximum depths of about 25 feet below the ground surface and
reclamation will involve grading and revegetation to create stable slopes for rangeland.
As part of the DRMS permitting, the Connell Resources has identified permanent man-made structures
owned by Nunn Telephone Company within or adjacent to the project (see Pre-Mining/Mining Plan
Map). To protect your interests in the structure, Connell Resources is offering an agreement that
provides Nunn Telephone Company compensation for structure damage. A typical agreement is
attached.
Mine planning has established appropriate setbacks from mining excavations to adjacent structures,
including those owned by Nunn Telephone Company, and Connell Resources does not anticipate any
structure damages. However, to ensure your interests are protected, we request that you please
consider the Structure Agreement enclosed.
If a representative of your organization will please sign and return the agreement to us, Connell
Resources,Inc. will in-turn sign the agreement and we will return a copy of the completed agreement
to you for your records. Please call me at(970)227-2803 with any questions or to schedule a meeting
for agreement revisions.
Signed:
Blue Earth Solutions,LLC ♦ P.O.Box 2427 ♦ Fort Collins,CO 80522 • (970)227-2803
Structure Agreement
This letter has been provided to you as the owner of a structure on or within two hundred(200)
feet of a proposed mine site. The State of Colorado, Division of Reclamation,Mining and Safety
("Division")requires that where a mining operation will adversely affect the stability of any significant,
valuable and permanent man-made structure located within two hundred(200)feet of the affected land,
the Applicant shall either:
a) Provide a notarized agreement between the Applicant and the Person(s)having an interest in the
structure, that the Applicant is to provide compensation for any damage to the structure; or
b) Where such an agreement cannot be reached,the Applicant shall provide an appropriate
engineering evaluation that demonstrates that such structure shall not be damaged by activities
occurring at the mining operation; or
c) Where such structure is a utility,the Applicant may supply a notarized letter,on utility letterhead,
from the owner(s) of the utility that the mining and reclamation activities, as proposed, will have
"no negative effect"on their utility. ( Construction Materials Rule 6.3.12 and Rule 6.4.19 &Hard
Rock/Metal Mining Rule 6.3.12 and Rule 6.4.20)
The Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board("Board')has determined that this form, if
properly executed, represents an agreement that complies with Construction Materials Rule 6.3.12(a),
Rule 6.4.19(a), and C.R.S. §34-32.5-115(4)(e)and with Hard Rock/Metal Mining Rule 6.3.12(a), Rule
6.4.20(a), and C.R.S. §34-32-115(4)(d). This form is for the sole purpose of ensuring compliance with the
Rules and Regulations and shall not make the Board or Division a necessary party to any private civil
lawsuit to enforce the terms of the agreement or create any enforcement obligations in the Board or the
Division.
The following structures are located on or within 200 feet of the proposed affected area:
Buried communication lines
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
(Please list additional structures on a separate page)
CERTIFICATION
The Applicant, Connell Resources, Inc. (print applicant/company name),
by Richard Connell (print representative's name), as President (print
representative's title), does hereby certify that Nunn Telephone Company (structure owner) shall
be compensated for any damage from the proposed mining operation to the above listed structures)
located on or within 200 feet of the proposed affected area described within Exhibit A, of the Reclamation
Permit Application for Connell Carr Pit (operation name),
File Number M- - .
This form has been approved by the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board pursuant to its
authority under the Colorado Land Reclamation Act for the Extraction of Construction Materials and
the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Act for Hard Rock, Metal, and Designated Mining Operations.
Any alteration or modification to this form shall result in voiding this form.
NOTARY FOR PERMIT APPLICANT
ACKNOWLEGED BY:
Applicant Representative Name
Date Title
STATE OF )
) ss.
COUNTY OF ) •
The foregoing was acknowledged before me this day of ,20 ,by
as of .
My Commission Expires:
Notary Public
NOTARY FOR STRUCTURE OWNER
ACKNOWLEGED BY:
Structure Owner Name
Date Title
STATE OF )
) ss.
COUNTY OF )
The foregoing was acknowledged before me this day of , 20 ,by
as of .
My Commission Expires:
Notary Public
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Letter of Transmittal
DATE: January 3, 2014
TO: Poudre Valley REA -Attn: Bryant Pongrac
7649 REA Parkway
Fort Collins,CO 80528
FROM: Bill Schenderlein
Blue Earth Solutions, LLC
P.O. Box 2427
Fort Collins,Colorado 80522
(970)227-2803
WE TRANSMIT: THE FOLLOWING: FOR YOUR:
Attached � Originals n Use
n Information Below n Copy of Letter O Approval
n Applications n Information
n Specifications ■ Review& Comment
n Other
Remarks:
Connell Resources, Inc. is in the process of obtaining a Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and
Safety(DRMS)permit for the mining of aggregate materials in Weld County(see Vicinity Map). The
mining will include excavation to maximum depths of about 25 feet below the ground surface and
reclamation will involve grading and revegetation to create stable slopes for rangeland.
As part of the DRMS permitting, the Connell Resources has identified permanent man-made structures
owned by Poudre Valley REA within or adjacent to the project(see Pre-Mining/Mining Plan Map). To
protect your interests in the structure,Connell Resources is offering an agreement that provides Poudre
Valley REA compensation for structure damage. A typical agreement is attached.
Mine planning has established appropriate setbacks from mining excavations to adjacent structures,
including those owned by Poudre Valley REA, and Connell Resources does not anticipate any
structure damages. However, to ensure your interests are protected, we request that you please
consider the Structure Agreement enclosed.
If a representative of your organization will please sign and return the agreement to us, Connell
Resources,Inc.will in-turn sign the agreement and we will return a copy of the completed agreement
to you for your records. Please call me at(970)227-2803 with any questions or to schedule a meeting
for agreement revisions.
Signed:
Blue Earth Solutions,LLC ♦ P.O.Box 2427 ♦ Fort Collins,CO 80522 • (970)227-2803
Structure Agreement
This letter has been provided to you as the owner of a structure on or within two hundred(200)
feet of a proposed mine site. The State of Colorado, Division of Reclamation,Mining and Safety
("Division")requires that where a mining operation will adversely affect the stability of any significant,
valuable and permanent man-made structure located within two hundred(200)feet of the affected land,
the Applicant shall either:
a) Provide a notarized agreement between the Applicant and the Person(s) having an interest in the
structure,that the Applicant is to provide compensation for any damage to the structure;or
b) Where such an agreement cannot be reached, the Applicant shall provide an appropriate
engineering evaluation that demonstrates that such structure shall not be damaged by activities
occurring at the mining operation; or
c) Where such structure is a utility, the Applicant may supply a notarized letter, on utility letterhead,
from the owner(s)of the utility that the mining and reclamation activities, as proposed, will have
"no negative effect"on their utility. (Construction Materials Rule 6.3.12 and Rule 6.4.19&Hard
Rock/Metal Mining Rule 6.3.12 and Rule 6.4.20)
The Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board("Board") has determined that this form, if
properly executed, represents an agreement that complies with Construction Materials Rule 6.3.12(a),
Rule 6.4.19(a), and C.R.S. §34-32.5-I15(4)(e) and with Hard Rock/Metal Mining Rule 6.3.12(a), Rule
6.4.20(a), and C.R.S.§34-32-115(4)(d). This form is for the sole purpose of ensuring compliance with the
Rules and Regulations and shall not make the Board or Division a necessary party to any private civil
lawsuit to enforce the terms of the agreement or create any enforcement obligations in the Board or the
Division.
The following structures are located on or within 200 feet of the proposed affected area:
Overhead utility lines
i.
2.
3.
4.
5.
(Please list additional structures on a separate page)
CERTIFICATION
The Applicant, Connell Resources, Inc. (print applicant/company name),
by Richard Connell (print representative's name), as President (print
representative's title), does hereby certify that Poudre Valley REA (structure owner) shall
be compensated for any damage from the proposed mining operation to the above listed structure(s)
located on or within 200 feet of the proposed affected area described within Exhibit A, of the Reclamation
Permit Application for Connell Carr Pit (operation name),
File Number M- - .
This form has been approved by the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board pursuant to its
authority under the Colorado Land Reclamation Act for the Extraction of Construction Materials and
the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Act for Hard Rock,Metal, and Designated Mining Operations.
Any alteration or modification to this form shall result in voiding this form.
NOTARY FOR PERMIT APPLICANT
ACKNOWLEGED BY:
Applicant Representative Name
Date Title
STATE OF )
ss.
COUNTY OF )
The foregoing was acknowledged before me this day of , 20 ,by
as of
My Commission Expires:
Notary Public
NOTARY FOR STRUCTURE OWNER
ACKNOWLEGED BY:
Structure Owner Name
Date Title
STATE OF )
) ss.
COUNTY OF
The foregoing was acknowledged before me this day of ,20 , by
as of
My Commission Expires:
Notary Public
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Letter of Transmittal
DATE: January 3, 2014
TO: Platte River Power Authority
2000 East Horsetooth Road
Fort Collins,CO 80525
FROM: Bill Schenderlein
Blue Earth Solutions,LLC
P.O. Box 2427
Fort Collins,Colorado 80522
(970)227-2803
WE TRANSMIT: THE FOLLOWING: FOR YOUR:
MI Attached • Originals n Use
n Information Below n Copy of Letter n Approval
n Applications n Information
nSpecifications ■ Review &Comment
n Other
Remarks:
Connell Resources, Inc. is in the process of obtaining a Colorado Division of Reclamation,Mining and
Safety (DRMS)permit for the mining of aggregate materials in Weld County(see Vicinity Map). The
mining will include excavation to maximum depths of about 25 feet below the ground surface and
reclamation will involve grading and revegetation to create stable slopes for rangeland.
As part of the DRMS permitting,the Connell Resources has identified permanent man-made structures
owned by Platte River Power Authority within or adjacent to the project(see Pre-Mining/Mining Plan
Map). To protect your interests in the structure, Connell Resources is offering an agreement that
provides Platte River Power Authority compensation for structure damage. A typical agreement is
attached.
Mine planning has established appropriate setbacks from mining excavations to adjacent structures,
including those owned by Platte River Power Authority, and Connell Resources does not anticipate any
structure damages. However, to ensure your interests are protected, we request that you please
consider the Structure Agreement enclosed.
If a representative of your organization will please sign and return the agreement to us, Connell
Resources,Inc. will in-turn sign the agreement and we will return a copy of the completed agreement
to you for your records. Please call me at(970)227-2803 with any questions or to schedule a meeting
for agreement revisions.
X/Xlittf,
Signed:
Blue Earth Solutions,LLC ♦ P.O.Box 2427 • Fort Collins,CO 80522 • (970)227-2803
Structure Agreement
This letter has been provided to you as the owner of a structure on or within two hundred(200)
feet of a proposed mine site. The State of Colorado,Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety
("Division")requires that where a mining operation will adversely affect the stability of any significant,
valuable and permanent man-made structure located within two hundred (200)feet of the affected land,
the Applicant shall either:
a) Provide a notarized agreement between the Applicant and the Person(s)having an interest in the
structure,that the Applicant is to provide compensation for any damage to the structure; or
b) Where such an agreement cannot be reached,the Applicant shall provide an appropriate
engineering evaluation that demonstrates that such structure shall not be damaged by activities
occurring at the mining operation; or
c) Where such structure is a utility,the Applicant may supply a notarized letter, on utility letterhead,
from the owner(s)of the utility that the mining and reclamation activities, as proposed,will have
"no negative effect"on their utility. ( Construction Materials Rule 6.3.12 and Rule 6.4.19 &Hard
Rock/Metal Mining Rule 6.3.12 and Rule 6.4,20)
The Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board("Board')has determined that this form, if
properly executed, represents an agreement that complies with Construction Materials Rule 6.3.12(a),
Rule 6.4.19(a), and C.R.S. §34-32.5-115(4)(e)and with Hard Rock/Metal Mining Rule 6.3.12(a), Rule
6.4.20(a), and C.R.S. §34-32-115(4)(d). This form is for the sole purpose of ensuring compliance with the
Rules and Regulations and shall not make the Board or Division a necessary party to any private civil
lawsuit to enforce the terms of the agreement or create any enforcement obligations in the Board or the
Division.
The following structures are located on or within 200 feet of the proposed affected area:
Buried gas line
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
(Please list additional structures on a separate page)
CERTIFICATION
The Applicant, Connell Resources, Inc. (print applicant/company name),
by Richard Connell (print representative's name), as President (print
representative's title), does hereby certify that Platte River Power Authority (structure owner) shall
be compensated for any damage from the proposed mining operation to the above listed structure(s)
located on or within 200 feet of the proposed affected area described within Exhibit A, of the Reclamation
Permit Application for Connell Carr Pit (operation name),
File Number M- - .
This form has been approved by the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board pursuant to its
authority under the Colorado Land Reclamation Act for the Extraction of Construction Materials and
the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Act for Hard Rock, Metal, and Designated Mining Operations.
Any alteration or modification to this form shall result in voiding this form.
NOTARY FOR PERMIT APPLICANT
ACKNOWLEGED BY:
Applicant Representative Name
Date Title
STATE OF )
) ss.
COUNTY OF )
The foregoing was acknowledged before me this day of , 20 , by
as of
My Commission Expires:
Notary Public
NOTARY FOR STRUCTURE OWNER
ACKNOWLEGED BY:
Structure Owner Name
Date Title
STATE OF )
) ss.
COUNTY OF )
The foregoing was acknowledged before me this day of , 20 ,by
as of
My Commission Expires:
Notary Public
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Letter of Transmittal
DATE: January 3, 2014
TO: Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association—Attn: Steve Gray
1100 116th Avenue
Westminster, CO 80234
FROM: Bill Schenderlein
Blue Earth Solutions,LLC
P.O. Box 2427
Fort Collins,Colorado 80522
(970)227-2803
WE TRANSMIT: THE FOLLOWING: FOR YOUR:
El Attached ■ Originals n Use
nInformation Below n Copy of Letter n Approval
nApplications n Information
nSpecifications INReview&Comment
n Other
Remarks:
Connell Resources,Inc. is in the process of obtaining a Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and
Safety(DRMS)permit for the mining of aggregate materials in Weld County(see Vicinity Map). The
mining will include excavation to maximum depths of about 25 feet below the ground surface and
reclamation will involve grading and revegetation to create stable slopes for rangeland.
As part of the DRMS permitting,the Connell Resources has identified permanent man-made structures
owned by Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association within or adjacent to the project (see
Pre-Mining/Mining Plan Map). To protect your interests in the structure, Connell Resources is
offering an agreement that provides Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association compensation
for structure damage. A typical agreement is attached.
Mine planning has established appropriate setbacks from mining excavations to adjacent structures,
including those owned by Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, and Connell Resources
does not anticipate any structure damages. However, to ensure your interests are protected,we request
that you please consider the Structure Agreement enclosed.
If a representative of your organization will please sign and return the agreement to us, Connell
Resources,Inc.will in-turn sign the agreement and we will return a copy of the completed agreement
to you for your records. Please call me at(970)227-2803 with any questions or to schedule a meeting
for agreement revisions.
Signed: ."....11/2:
Blue Earth Solutions,LLC ♦ P.O.Box 2427 ♦ Fort Collins,CO 80522 ♦ (970)227-2803
Structure Agreement
This letter has been provided to you as the owner of a structure on or within two hundred(200)
feet of a proposed mine site. The State of Colorado, Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety
("Division") requires that where a mining operation will adversely affect the stability of any significant,
valuable and permanent man-made structure located within two hundred(200) feet of the affected land,
the Applicant shall either:
a) Provide a notarized agreement between the Applicant and the Person(s)having an interest in the
structure, that the Applicant is to provide compensation for any damage to the structure; or
b) Where such an agreement cannot be reached, the Applicant shall provide an appropriate
engineering evaluation that demonstrates that such structure shall not be damaged by activities
occurring at the mining operation; or
c) Where such structure is a utility, the Applicant may supply a notarized letter, on utility letterhead,
from the owner(s) of the utility that the mining and reclamation activities, as proposed, will have
"no negative effect" on their utility. ( Construction Materials Rule 6.3.12 and Rule 6.4.19&Hard
Rock/Metal Mining Rule 6.3.12 and Rule 6.4.20)
The Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board("Board') has determined that this form, if
properly executed, represents an agreement that complies with Construction Materials Rule 6.3.12(a),
Rule 6.4.19(a), and C.R.S. §34-32.5-115(4)(e) and with Hard Rock/Metal Mining Rule 6.3.12(a), Rule
6.4.20(a), and C.R.S. §34-32-115(4)(d). This form is for the sole purpose of ensuring compliance with the
Rules and Regulations and shall not make the Board or Division a necessary party to any private civil
lawsuit to enforce the terms of the agreement or create any enforcement obligations in the Board or the
Division.
The following structures are located on or within 200 feet of the proposed affected area:
Overhead high-voltage power lines
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
(Please list additional structures on a separate page)
CERTIFICATION
The Applicant, Connell Resources, Inc. (print applicant/company name),
by Richard Connell (print representative's name), as President (print
representative's title), does hereby certify that Tri-State Generation and Transmission Assoc. (structure owner) shall
be compensated for any damage from the proposed mining operation to the above listed structure(s)
located on or within 200 feet of the proposed affected area described within Exhibit A, of the Reclamation
Permit Application for Connell Carr Pit (operation name),
File Number M- -
This form has been approved by the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board pursuant to its
authority under the Colorado Land Reclamation Act for the Extraction of Construction Materials and
the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Act for Hard Rock,Metal, and Designated Mining Operations.
Any alteration or modification to this form shall result in voiding this form.
NOTARY FOR PERMIT APPLICANT
ACKNOWLEGED BY:
Applicant Representative Name
Date Title
STATE OF )
) ss.
COUNTY OF )
The foregoing was acknowledged before me this day of ,20 ,by
as of
My Commission Expires:
Notary Public
NOTARY FOR STRUCTURE OWNER
ACKNOWLEGED BY:
Structure Owner _ Name
Date Title
STATE OF )
) ss.
COUNTY OF )
The foregoing was acknowledged before me this day of ,20 , by
as of
My Commission Expires:
Notary Public
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SOLUTIONS
Letter of Transmittal
DATE: January 3, 2014
TO: Weld County Public Works
1111 H Street
Greeley,CO 80632
FROM: Bill Schenderlein
Blue Earth Solutions, LLC
P.O. Box 2427
Fort Collins,Colorado 80522
(970)227-2803
WE TRANSMIT: THE FOLLOWING: FOR YOUR:
Attached . Originals n Use
nInformation Below n Copy of Letter n Approval
n Applications n Information
n Specifications ■ Review&Comment
n Other
Remarks:
Connell Resources,Inc. is in the process of obtaining a Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and
Safety(DRMS) permit for the mining of aggregate materials in Weld County (see Vicinity Map). The
mining will include excavation to maximum depths of about 25 feet below the ground surface and
reclamation will involve grading and revegetation to create stable slopes for rangeland.
As part of the DRMS permitting, the Connell Resources has identified permanent man-made structures
owned by Weld County Public Works within or adjacent to the project (see Pre-Mining/Mining Plan
Map). To protect your interests in the structure, Connell Resources is offering an agreement that
provides Weld County Public Works compensation for structure damage. A typical agreement is
attached.
Mine planning has established appropriate setbacks from mining excavations to adjacent structures,
including those owned by Weld County Public Works, and Connell Resources does not anticipate any
structure damages. However, to ensure your interests are protected, we request that you please
consider the Structure Agreement enclosed.
If a representative of your organization will please sign and return the agreement to us,Connell
Resources,Inc. will in-turn sign the agreement and we will return a copy of the completed agreement
to you for your records. Please call me at(970)227-2803 with any questions or to schedule a meeting
for agreement revisions.
Signed: r '
Blue Barth Solutions,LLC ♦ P.O.Box 2427 ♦ Fort Collins, CO 80522 ♦ (970)227-2803
Structure Agreement
This letter has been provided to you as the owner of a structure on or within two hundred(200)
feet of a proposed mine site. The State of Colorado, Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety
("Division")requires that where a mining operation will adversely affect the stability of any significant,
valuable and permanent man-made structure located within two hundred(200) feet of the affected land,
the Applicant shall either:
a) Provide a notarized agreement between the Applicant and the Person(s)having an interest in the
structure,that the Applicant is to provide compensation for any damage to the structure; or
b) Where such an agreement cannot be reached,the Applicant shall provide an appropriate
engineering evaluation that demonstrates that such structure shall not be damaged by activities
occurring at the mining operation; or
c) Where such structure is a utility,the Applicant may supply a notarized letter, on utility letterhead,
from the owner(s)of the utility that the mining and reclamation activities,as proposed,will have
"no negative effect"on their utility. (Construction Materials Rule 6.3.12 and Rule 6.4.19&Hard
Rock/Metal Mining Rule 6.3.12 and Rule 6.4.20)
The Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board("Board') has determined that this form, if
properly executed, represents an agreement that complies with Construction Materials Rule 6.3.12(a),
Rule 6.4.19(a), and C.R.S. ¢'34-32.5-115(4)(e)and with Hard Rock/Metal Mining Rule 6.3.12(a), Rule
6.4.20(a), and C.R.S. §34-32-115(4)(d). This form is for the sole purpose of ensuring compliance with the
Rules and Regulations and shall not make the Board or Division a necessary party to any private civil
lawsuit to enforce the terms of the agreement or create any enforcement obligations in the Board or the
Division.
The following structures are located on or within 200 feet of the proposed affected area:
County Roads
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
(Please list additional structures on a separate page)
CERTIFICATION
The Applicant, Connell Resources, Inc. (print applicant/company name),
by Richard Connell (print representative's name), as President (print
representative's title), does hereby certify that Weld County Public Works (structure owner) shall
be compensated for any damage from the proposed mining operation to the above listed structure(s)
located on or within 200 feet of the proposed affected area described within Exhibit A, of the Reclamation
Permit Application for Connell Carr Pit (operation name),
File Number M- - .
This form has been approved by the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board pursuant to its
authority under the Colorado Land Reclamation Act for the Extraction of Construction Materials and
the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Act for Hard Rock,Metal, and Designated Mining Operations.
Any alteration or modification to this form shall result in voiding this form.
NOTARY FOR PERMIT APPLICANT
ACKNOWLEGED BY:
Applicant Representative Name
Date Title
STATE OF )
) ss.
COUNTY OF )
The foregoing was acknowledged before me this day of , 20 , by
as of
My Commission Expires:
Notary Public
NOTARY FOR STRUCTURE OWNER
ACKNOWLEGED BY:
Structure Owner Name
Date Title
STATE OF )
) ss.
COUNTY OF
The foregoing was acknowledged before me this day of , 20 , by
as of
My Commission Expires:
Notary Public
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