1999-01-09_PERMIT FILE - M2002004

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Memo to PCPC Re: SUP No. 1999-002 June 9, 1999 Page 15 ACCESS The property consists of a westerly block of land and an easterly, larger block of land. The main plant site and initial quarry area are in the easterly block and will be accessed from 1-25 via Lime Road and a private access road just east of the BNSF tracks. The applicant has not discussed how the westerly block of land will be accessed. The section of Lime Road being used to access from 1-25 to the plant is an asphalt road surface in poor to fair condition with significant sharp turning segments. The Department of Public Works comments dated March 18, 1999, and updated comments, dated June 9, 1999, are attached as Exhibits 9a and 9b. The width of the existing road averages 22 feet, with limited shoulders. The road has seen low volumes of traffic for many years, and as such has been considered adequate. In order to accommodate any significant level of heavy truck traffic, both in terms of safety and maintenance, the road needs to be re-constructed to an adequate width and cross sectional thickness. Lime Road is presently classified as a minor collector, which calls for a paved width of 32 feet for a rural cross section. The updated comments from Public Works indicate that, until responsibility for the necessary Lime Road engineering and construction improvements is decided upon, Public Works cannot support approval of the special use permit. Until the applicant designates the access point along Lime Road it is not possible to accurately estimate the costs for the needed improvements. The Department's memorandum of June 9, 1999, recommends the applicant be raquired to do the following preferably prior to approval of the special use permit and certainly before commencing operation of the facilities: 1. Submit to the Department of Public Works detailed construction plans prepared by a licensed engineer, which cover the necessary road improvements to bring the section of Lime Road from 1-25 east to the entrance into the site, that will result in the road meeting minimum design standards for a minor collector road, rural cross section. The plans shall be prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Pueblo County Roadway Design and Construction Standards. If the access point lies east of the railroad crossing on Lime Road, the plans shall also include proposed improvements to the rail crossing on Lime Road, including but not limited to improved horizontal and vertical alignment and sight distance, installation of cross arms and signals. 2. Submit to the Department of Public Works a detailed engineer's cost estimate for the improvements depicted in the final (approved by the