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1. <br />2. <br />3. <br />4. <br />5. <br />6. <br />7. <br />8. <br />The entire burden of proof for demonstrating the existence of extractable mineral <br />resources should lie with the applicant. Designation of potentially extractable mineral resources <br />in the Master Plan for the Extraction of Commercial Mineral Deposits should in no way be seen <br />as a justification or an implied right for mining. <br />Resource extraction operations in general are not supported in the planning area. <br />However, the presence of existing operations is recognized, and if future conditions dictate the <br />necessity for additional supplies of aggregate, the expansion of existing operations is preferred <br />over new quarries. <br />At no time during their operations should resource extraction affect the quantity, <br />quality, or dependability of residents' existing water supplies or result in the diversion of existing <br />water supplies. The full burden of proof for assuring this will lie with the applicant. <br />Access from Highway 115 to any resource extraction operation should not affect <br />the quality of the existing access to area residents. <br />Unless it can be demonstrated that topography will shield existing residents from <br />visual, noise, and dust impacts, all resource extraction operations should be located a minimum of <br />two miles distant from any dissenting residents. <br />Wildlife and wildlife protection routes should be protected through the <br />development of a wildlife overlay zone, addressing the need for protecting critical habitat areas. <br />Development should not be allowed in riparian areas, both because the hazard of <br />flooding and because of their exceptionally high wildlife values. Any drainage improvements <br />undertaken in the area should be treatd in the most natural way possible to minimize any impacts <br />on riparian areas. <br />The specific area of Aiken Canyon is identified as a unique and significant <br />biological resource of state-wide significance that should continue to be preserved. Preservation <br />is not compatible with most public access, and management should maximize wildlife and <br />scientific values. <br />Thank you for your time and consideration. <br />Respectfully, <br />Mike & Dee Yugovich <br />4445 Tierra Rojo Drive <br />The Pifions of Turkey Canon Ranch <br />2 <br />