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1. The entire burden of proof for demonstrating me existence of extractabic:nunciat <br /> resources should lie with the applicant. Designation or potenuativ extractame miners:resc-n-m.=.= <br /> in the Master Plan for the Extraction of Commercial,Mineral deposits should in no way ue <br /> as a iustification or an implied right for mining. <br /> 2. 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 /> 3. 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 /> 4. Access from Highway 115 to any resource extraction operation should not affect <br /> the quality of the existing access to area residents. <br /> 5. 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 /> 6. 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 /> 7. 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 /> 8. 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 /> Respectful) , <br /> Mike&Dee Yugovich <br /> 4445 Tierra Rojo Drive <br /> The Pinons of Turkey Canon Ranch <br /> 2 <br />