2017-07-28_GENERAL DOCUMENTS - M1983090

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TOWN OF WINDSOR COLORADO July 28, 2017 Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety Attn: Eric Scott 1313 Sherman Street, Room 215 Denver, Colorado 80203 Subject: Bestway Concrete &Aggregates—Amendment to La Poudre Pit M 1983-090 (MLRB 112)for Construction Materials Operation Reclamation Permit Dear Mr. Scott: Thank you for the notification and opportunity to comment on the proposed amendment to this mining permit. Section 16-7-70 of the Windsor Municipal Code requires conditional use grant approval for open or surface mining operations for development or extraction of solid materials. The subject proposal is located in part within the Town of Windsor's corporate limits and will require public hearings and a Planning Commission recommendation to Town Board for formal approval. The Town and Bestway Concrete &Aggregates (Bestway) have been in recent contact to discuss the following areas of interest, and these items should be addressed in the Conditional Use Grant application: Drainage The subject property is located at the southeast corner of SH 392 (Main Street) and WCR 13 (County Line Road). There are two (2) culverts under SH 392 approximately 1,175 feet east of the intersection of SH 392 and WCR 13 that are intended to accept historic drainage of storm water from the ditch along the north side of SH 392. Therefore, we respectfully recommend that perpetual maintenance of such drainage facilities be required as a condition of any amendment to the subject permit. Streets and Utilities According to Windsor's Comprehensive Plan, WCR 13 is classified as a Rural Minor Arterial Road with an ultimate right-of-way width of 65 feet east of the section line. The existing ROW varies from 35 feet to 45 feet. We respectfully request that the proposed mine area maintain a minimum 65 feet plus an additional 20 feet for utilities from the section line. Haul Routes/Truck Traffic/Auxiliary Lanes Concrete mixer trucks obviously need to be able to deliver concrete to various job sites and projects; however, the "belly dump" trucks that are currently bringing materials from off-site locations for processing at the subject property are creating negative impacts on Main Street (SH 392). The Town is currently working with Bestway to determine an alternate haul route that will reduce impacts to Main Street. 301 Walnut Street I Windsor,Colorado 180550 1 phone 970-674-2400 1 fax 970-674-2456 1 www.windsorgov.com