2019-04-12_REVISION - M2001038 (2)

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To: Division of Reclamation, Mining & Safety RECEIVED APR 12 2019 From: Nancy Donaldson OMSION OF RECLAMATION 7550 Provost Rd MININGANDSAFETY Sennett, CO 80102 (303) 748-5271 April 10, 2019 Subject: AFS-Sennett Pit# M-2001-038 Permit Amendment Comments I petition for a hearing to discuss the proposed amendment considerations to the original Permit granted to Sennett Sand and Gravel to Mr. Dave Lincoln. I have several concerns as a property owner in the immediate area which is accessed by 72nd Avenue. One concern is the proposed expansion doubling the size of the sand and gravel pit. The previous permit was authorized based upon the small impact the previous owner's business had on the environment and nvigghbors. Routinely, Bennett Sand and Gravel averaged 20 loads of material being mined and transported daily. This was appropriate and did not adversely affect the environment, wildlife, air quality, water quantity and quality and impact on the quality of fife of affected neighbors. There is a herd of close to 30 deer who live in the neighborhood. There are many different-birds who provide-pest and rodent control to the neighborhood. Tfhe neighborhood enjoys the rural setting that affords its residents clean, dust free air; a beautiful view of the front range mountains, clean and plentiful water and a stillness that allows its residents the enjoyment of birds singing and bees buzzing. These qualities are the intangible benefits of living in this neighborhood and Bennett Sand and Gravel respected by ensuring the business did not gonsume the whole area. Bennett Sand and Gravel maintained the road and removed snow, contacted the neighbors about any concerns and ensured the business did not adversely affect the neighborhood or environment. Due to the drastic changes AFS is proposing in their request for an Amendment to the Original Permit issued to Mr. Dave Lincoln, 1*am petitioning for a,hearing, as well as a request AFS seek a new Permit at 50500 E 72nd Ave Currently, AFS has been operating the Sand and Gravel Pit for approximately a year. They did not reach out to the neighbors to share their intention of expanding the Sand and Gravel Pit until February 2019. List of concerns: