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BCC Minutes For IU /17/94 rage s of 11 the three conditions which they have focused on since the hearing on September 12, 1994; namely, 1) an expanded definition of the stone cutter operation; 2) trees have been planted to meet the tree condition; and 3) the reclamation plan, which includes a voluntary reporting requirement. Ms. Liley submitted a map of the area showing the north and south quarry boundaries and noted that the condition regarding the inclement weather ,as arrived at after numerous meetings and negotiations with the most - impacted neighbors. With regard to the question about the retail sales, Ms. Liley noted that most of the sales are to surrounding neighbors and represent minimal sporadic sales - $1,000 in sales out of $221,000 gross annual sales. Ms. Liley stated that the applicant's request is not for an expansion of the quarry, they are simply trying to bring under the special review umbrella a large list of tighter conditions for the current operation, which are not included in the '85 permit. Bob McGlassen, Joe Thomas, and an unidentified woman addressed the Board and asked further questions about the reclamation plan, the conditions of the'85 permit, etc. At this time, the public testimony portion of the hearing was closed and opened for Commissioner's comments. Commissioner Disney noted that his concern about the retail sales has been satisfied and he is comfortable with the recommendation of the Planning Commission; he stated that as development occurs, they are seeing a mixed use in this area and he thinks that small businesses, such as this one, are the backbone of this country. Commissioner Hotchkiss stated it would be nice if there was no mining out there, but there is and has been for over 100 years; we must recognize that changes do occur over time and Glades West is there now and more minor residential developments have been approved which haven't even been built yet. He stated he also plans to support the recommendation of the Planning Commission as he is for "reasonable, small mining operations with a steady, conscientious effort for reclamation ". Chair Duvall stated she supports the staff recommendation as she thinks that when an area is depleted, we need to see a demonstration of the mined area itself before we open up other areas for mining. She stated that the county needs to carefully pin down what the 2.5 acres means - does it apply to only the disturbed areas. Mr. White responded that it includes only the area being mined and the area being reclaimed, it does not include staging areas, parking or stacking areas, processing, cutting, or fuel areas. Mr. Barnett stated that we need a designation of 2.5 acres for active mining and reclamation and also need a total disturbed area figure to become part of the condition. iOTION Commissioner Hotchkiss moved that the Board adopt the Staff Findings and Planning Commission Recommendation of August 17, 1994 and approve the Carter Lake Enterprises Special Review, with the conditions as amended and outlined above. Chair Duvall moved that the motion be amended to change Condition # 16 to include a definition of the total disturbed area to 7.75 acres, as submitted in the State application, with one acre of actual quarrying. Motion carried 2 -I; Chair Duvall dissenting. 2. DISCUSSION ITEM - BERTHOUD LAKE RANCHETTES FINAL PLAT REVIEW: Mr. Kadera reviewed the history of the Berthoud Lake Ranchettes and noted that the purpose of today's discussion is to inform the Board of the issues remaining to be resolved. Mr. Kadera stated that the Preliminary Plat has been conditionally approved and the developer is working on those conditions. The developer, Mr. Sparks, requested today's hearing before the Board as he feels he is close to getting approval of his subdivision; however, there may be a difference of opinion from the Town of Berthoud, which has review responsibilities for the water and sewer system. Mr. Kadera noted that as the Town of Berthoud will be providing these utilities, they have a statutory right and/or obligation to protect their water supply and have input as far as the drainage an is concerned.. http:// www. co. larimer .co.us/bcc/1994/BC941017.HTM 10130102