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Alternate Phone Number <br /> Used only to follow up. <br /> Alternate Phone Extension <br /> Connection to Operation <br /> Select all that apply <br /> Land Owner of affected land Structure Owner within 200' of affected land <br /> Mineral Owner Nearby Resident <br /> Adjacent Land Owner Concerned Citizen <br /> Government Agency Other <br /> DESCRIPTION OF COMMENT OR OBJECTION <br /> (Please be as specific as possible) <br /> Comment/Objection Narrative <br /> 1)Surprised that our largest(or second largest)private land owner would consider this action as they have <br /> been promised thousands of water taps by Central City for future residential development. If private property <br /> rights are a concern,they have many ways to monetize their property without resorting to the destruction of the <br /> land. <br /> 2)We do not need two quarries so closely located in this region.Gilpin County has a long history of mining and <br /> we have Superfund sites and a multi-million dollar water treatment plant to mitigate the years of mining activity. <br /> understand that this would not be heavy mineral mining but I am sure that construction material mining impacts <br /> the water and air and requires reclamation. It is not a benign use of land but rather forever alters the landscape. <br /> 3)The State demographer forecasts a slow down in growth for the Metro area meaning a reduced demand for <br /> construction materials in the future. <br /> 4)Transportation:The trucks would most likely take the CC Parkway t o 1-70 and then Exit onto Hwy 6. Here <br /> they will pass the Frei Quarry and add to the heavy truck traffic heading down and back to Golden. Hwy 6 is the <br /> main artery east for Gilpin residents and for visitors coming to our two gaming cities as well as students going to <br /> Red Rocks CC. Clear Creek Canyon Park is now a major recreation destination and Clear Creek County is <br /> increasing work on their portion of the 65-mile Peaks to Plains Trail. <br /> 5)Wildlife impacts have to be studied closely! <br /> 6)Where will the water come from? <br /> 7)The Mineral Severance tax for construction materials is lower that that for metals. I need to research what <br /> the rate is but that goes to the state with a small portion returned to cities and counties where employees live <br /> and some to fund a grant program. Property and business personal property taxes have to be estimated but I'm <br /> hoping our current financial short fall due to the pandemic will not influence a poor decision for the overall <br /> health and future well-being of the county. If annexed, Central City would see significant financial gain <br /> With the FAA flight paths overhead and the proposed transportation plan from the Gross Dam Expansion which <br /> would bring thousands of logging truck trips through Gilpin County,(Gail watson Fri,Jul 16,2021) <br /> Permit Number* <br /> Enter valid letter and then numbers,for example M122112211 or C123456789. <br /> M2021009 <br /> Permitting Action Type <br /> Permit Type <br />