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ao' o Transit Mix Concrete Co. <br /> compatible with the surrounding terrain and revegetated with species and was designed to <br /> encourage wildlife habitat. <br /> The landform will be modified by widening the valley south of Little Turkey Creek which will <br /> actually increase the migration corridor for wildlife and provide a road for crossing any highwall. <br /> The resulting slopes, vegetation community, biodiversity and habitat will be reclaimed to exceed <br /> or equal the habitat that currently surrounding the Quarry site. The final, reclaimed property will <br /> provide protected habitat for wildlife, particularly elk and wild turkey. Much of the pit will be <br /> backfilled with fines material to eliminate highwalls and create slopes accessible by wildlife. The <br /> revegetation plans include areas of trees, shrubs, and grassland, depending on slope gradation, <br /> aspect, and elevation, and these variations in vegetation will provide wildlife habitat enhanced <br /> beyond the current conditions. The portions of the Quarry reclaimed during the early phases of <br /> development will have reached maturity prior to the closure of the proposed operation. Just as <br /> the Quarry will advance in phases, the reclaimed environments will be of various stages of <br /> maturity, thereby encouraging various settings for diverse wildlife. <br /> Due Diligence, Design, Permitting <br /> During the evaluation, planning and design processes, Transit Mix has conducted extensive due <br /> diligence to fully identify and address potential impacts that may arise from the proposed <br /> development. The knowledge gained through these studies has been incorporated into the <br /> design of the project to ensure that effective mitigations are included while preserving the <br /> economic viability of the proposed operation. <br /> Transit Mix will secure regulatory consents from numerous County, State and Federal agencies <br /> before commencing development. The permitting process is comprehensive and rigorous. All <br /> aspects of the proposed operation will be reviewed in detail by expert agency staff to ensure that <br /> the operation and activity meets established standards and regulations. Upon approval, these <br /> same agencies will closely monitor activity at the site to ensure that Transit Mix fully complies with <br /> the submitted design and conditions established in the respective permits. <br /> Transit Mix welcomes and encourages input and comment by neighbors and the general public <br /> regarding the planned development. As described throughout this application, Transit Mix has <br /> carefully addressed the concerns and comments raised during review of its initial 112 permit <br /> application before the Board. Documents comprising the permit application and explanations of <br /> the proposed operation are available to the public through the company website at <br /> http://transitmix.com. These documents are also available at the County Clerk and Recorder's <br /> Office and online at the Division's website. <br /> During the evaluation of the proposed development and subsequent preparation of applications <br /> for the numerous regulatory approvals, Transit Mix reviewed the following issues in detail. <br /> Wildlife: A three-year long survey conducted in 2015, 2016, and 2017 confirmed that no <br /> Mexican Spotted Owls are present on the proposed development site. Transit Mix <br /> Hitch Rack Ranch Quarry Permit Application <br /> October 3, 2017 A <br />