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d) Wildlife <br /> Common species in northeast Colorado could include bird species of Cassin's <br /> sparrow, chestnut collared longspur, lark bunting, western meadowlark, <br /> ferruginous and Swainsan's hawks, and pheasants. Small mammals that might <br /> be found include white-tailed and black-tailed jackrabbit,badger, pronghorn <br /> antelope, coyote, swift fox,plains pocket gopher, long-tailed weasel, and <br /> several species of mice. Reptiles might include the western rattlesnake,race <br /> snake, western box turtle, and six-lined racerunner. Other animals and birds <br /> common to Sedgwick County could also be found at the site from time to time. <br /> Based on several visits to the site, no significant wildlife was observed. There <br /> are no known threatened or endangered species. <br /> EXHIBIT C—Mining Plan <br /> a) The mining is expected to begin as soon as possible after a permit is obtained. <br /> The operation will provide material for newly created Jenkins Street which <br /> will lie north of Co. Rd. 28, immediately north and east of the pit. The <br /> primary purpose of the pit is to provide material for the street project. <br /> However, the pit may be left open for possible additional needs in the next <br /> few years. Anticipated life of the pit is indefinite. The town will use material <br /> at they work on this specific project, but there may be additional material <br /> available for future development needs. <br /> b) The mining plan is to begin removal of the material beginning toward the east <br /> end of the pit area. Mining will move west. Excavation will continue as the <br /> need for material continues and as the supply remains available. There is <br /> topsoil in the area which averages about 4" in depth. The pit will have the <br /> topsoil stripped and stockpiled for re-application during reclamation. Any <br /> topsoil stockpile will be seeded with brome grass to prevent soil erosion. <br /> c) There would appear to be no waste rock or material at the site. <br /> d) Mining could be as deep as 20 feet, depending on the amount of material used <br /> in the Jenkins Street project. Mining depth should be well above existing <br /> groundwater. The mining plan is to begin at the east side and proceed west. <br /> No slopes will be left greater than 3:1. <br /> e) The pit will be accessed from County Road 28. A new driveway will be <br /> created near the northeast corner of the pit. There will be no shop, plant, or <br /> other facilities located at the mine site. The equipment which may be used to <br /> mine the gravel will be a scraper, front-end loader, dozer, and trucks. The <br />