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• Finally,there are various structures on the subject property that are owned by the <br /> Applicant and by the Holton Family such as irrigation laterals, fences, corrals and the <br /> like,that will removed as part of the mining process. <br /> 4.3 Topography <br /> The topography of the site is characterized as flat to gently sloping over the areas proposed <br /> for mining. Current site topography is shown on the Mine Plan Map. Surface slopes are generally <br /> to the northeast. <br /> 4.4 Area of Affected Lands <br /> The proposed combined permit area covers approximately 478 acres. The total area <br /> expected to be disturbed; including the mine areas,permanent and temporary overburden and <br /> topsoil stockpiles, and access roads will be approximately 312 acres. <br /> 4.5 Vegetation <br /> Vegetation consist primary of introduced pasture grasses. Cottonwood trees, riparian <br /> shrubs and scattered wetland vegetation are found along The South Platte and Big Dry Creek. <br /> (See vegetation reports prepared by Keammerer Ecological Consultants and previously <br /> submitted to DRMS with Permits M-2007-008 and M-2008-082) <br /> 4.6 Permanent or Manmade Structures <br /> All permanent or manmade structures are described above in Section 4.2. <br /> • The civil engineering firm of Scott, Cox and Associates evaluated the Holton Lakes <br /> Pit geology, in the context of MLRB Rule 6.4.19, and have provided the appropriate <br /> engineering evaluation and recommended mining setbacks to insure that mining will not <br /> adversely affect the stability of any significant,valuable or permanent man-made <br /> structures within 200 feet of the affected land. (See Appendices for Scott Cox Report and <br /> Exhibit S for agreements with various owners of manmade structures on and within 200 <br /> feet of the affected lands. <br /> 2 <br />