2016-03-25_PERMIT FILE - M2016010 (2)

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Some believe that they were the endangered Black Tail variety. Of course, this will now be hard to prove. As the property is already zoned by the County Assessor as Agricultural Pastureland and, is even acknowledged to be Wildlife Habitat in the Application, it is hard to believe that wildlife will not be affected by this venture. Effect on Horne Values — The Applicant has stated that there will be no visibility of the quarry site from the Highway. Furthermore, their management has stated that this will not result in further blight on the Front Range landscape. Our residents have little confidence that this will be the case. The Applicants existing quarry operation at Pine View, above Colorado Springs, offers a wonderful example of how not to conduct quarry operations. Remediation of that quarry may even be impossible! A number of our residents' properties are at elevation, looking down towards the proposed quarry site. They are concerned that this will impact there home values. With home values ranging from $800,000 to $3,000,000, the effects could be devastating. Clearly, this Application will have a serious effect on our overall quality of life. Our community already lives with a quarry in its midst, albeit hidden from our view, and knows only too well the effects that exist. It is extremely hard to accept that an area of beauty such as the Front Range can be so tarnished by one corporate interest that does not even have ties to the State. Its argument for its survival appears to hinge on a weak case that it satisfies local demand. And yet, other local Colorado companies state that they can match the demand without the need for additional quarries. The residents of Turkey Canon Ranch are vehemently opposed to this Application and feel that our existing Regional Development Plan should be the basis upon which any development in our arca is considered. We will attempt to influence all State and County officials accordingly and will fully support the efforts of our Hwy 115 neighbors to do the same. We strongly recommend that you turn down this Application. Yours Sincerely, Chas B rnell President TCRHOA Note: A copy of this letter has also been sent to State Senator Randy Baumgardner for his information.