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Comment/Objection Narrative* <br /> Questions and Comments that resulted from the Idaho Springs City Council Work Session on August 16,2021. <br /> How would the proposed quarry effect the water quality in the area especially Clear Creek?Clear Creek has <br /> struggled with water quality and the potential to affect that water quality is concerning.The City is also <br /> concerned for the potential of contaminating the aquifer underneath the site. It is highly probable that there are <br /> mineral veins through the site,and if those mineral veins are disturbed it could become possible that <br /> stormwater accesses the heavy metals altering the pH balance of the water and carrying contaminants into the <br /> groundwater and downstream.On the opposite side,there are concerns that the ground water could start to <br /> evaporate if the site was disturbed. <br /> How would the developer address mineral veins?The water quality concerns prompt the question of would the <br /> developer be required to construct a water treatment facility similar to the one located are the Argo Tunnel? <br /> It appears that there will be depressions in two locations upon the final excavation configuration.Would these <br /> locations become reservoirs?Where would the outlet be for these reservoirs?The City is concerned about <br /> future contamination and infiltration into the ground water from mineral content. <br /> Stormwater from the waste rock landform will erode into North Clear Creek prompting concerns for water quality <br /> in the Creek,which is utilized by many downstream residents for water,and there is already high scrutiny on the <br /> watershed's water quality. <br /> Is there environmental data from the construction of the Central City Parkway?Have soil boring been taken? <br /> This information should provide insights into the compositions of the site and the potential mineral veins that <br /> could be encountered.The City would like to review that data. <br /> The City is concerned about the number of trucks per day that this would add to the area. Interstate-70 and <br /> Highway 6 are already beleaguered by heavy traffic including many truck related delays and fires. How many <br /> trucks per day are envisioned to be generated from the site?Most of this traffic will traverse a portion of the <br /> City.This will affect the business residents in the Hidden Valley area. <br /> The City is also concerned about the potential for dust to affect residents and businesses.The wind is <br /> predominately from the west,however,a northern or eastern wind could spread dust into portions of the City <br /> creating health and welfare concerns.The air quality in and around Idaho Springs is already compromised with <br /> the traffic from Interstate-70 hanging in the valley and the new annual summer haze created by wildfires near <br /> and far. <br /> Idaho Springs continues to progress as a tourist destination.One of the most recent developments is the <br /> recently approved construction of trails and possible event space within the Virginia Canyon Mountain Park <br /> located approximately two miles away from the quarry site.The City is concerned that the quarry will affect the <br /> views from this tourist destination diminishing the enjoyment of the public that wishes to frequent the amenities. <br /> Wildlife preservation and the protection of their habitat is of concern to the City.The City has recently worked <br /> with the State regarding the protection and preservation of wildlife area in the Virginia Canyon Mountain Park. <br /> Those concerns are most likely valid for this site due to its close proximity. <br /> The City finds it surprising that financial security in the form of a bond or letter of credit has not been required of <br /> the developer.Security is needed to assure that proper restoration is conducted along with erosion control and <br /> other mitigation measures. <br /> Permit Number* <br /> Enter valid letter and then numbers,for example M122112211 or C123456789. <br /> M2021009 <br /> Permitting Action Type <br /> Select revision type or leave blank if comment pertains to a new permit application or NOI <br /> Permit Type <br />