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Comment/Objection Narrative* <br /> As a resident of Jefferson County, I am writing to express our opposition to an expansion of the ACME mining <br /> operation at 21506 West 56th Avenue, Golden,CO 80403(PIN 30-163-00-001),situated southwest of the <br /> intersection of State Highway 93 and West 56th Avenue.ACME's plan to rezone from Planned Development <br /> (PD)and Agricultural-Two(A-2)to a new PD for mining on the approximately 159 acres is simply not congruent <br /> with the needs,wants and health and safety of the community.We respectfully request that the application be <br /> DENIED by the DRMS Board. <br /> Below are just a few of the reasons we oppose ACME's proposal and to protect the lands in our community. <br /> 1.Air quality issues: Kaolin and silica dust are known lung irritants,and possible carcinogens.These dust types <br /> are a byproduct of Fire Clay mining and processing. <br /> 2. Palustrine area on the property:A 4.8 acre wetlands area is on the property. It is classified as a 100-year <br /> Floodplain according to FEMA.Van Bibber Creek to the north and downslope may also be at risk of runoff. <br /> 3.Water quality issues:Shallow residential wells are within 1/4 mile or less of the proposed expansion.Some of <br /> these wells are less than 150 foot deep.Also,the Denver Aquifer is under the southern half of the property. In <br /> this area,the aquifer is close to the surface. It is rated at Moderate Risk. <br /> 4. Noise and view issues:The Jeffco Master Plan references the Mineral Extraction Policy and the Aggregate <br /> Roundtable Resources Report.All three documents state that noise pollution and disturbance of views are to be <br /> avoided when possible.There are residents on all sides of the proposed expansion. <br /> 5. Fault line:A fault line runs north south through the property.ACME mine mentioned blasting activity at the <br /> mine to help extract ore.Combined with the fact that the area is in a Dipping Bedrock Overlay Zone as <br /> prescribed by Jeffco,these types of operations may prove incompatible. <br /> 6. Unique Heron footprint fossils on the property: Fossilized footprints of the modern heron's ancestor have <br /> been partly studied.The exact location is not disclosed to the public, but the area scholars and professors who <br /> wrote the scholarly research have been contacted regarding the mine proposal.The State Archeologist Board <br /> has been notified. <br /> 7. Numerous Environmental violations:ACME Brick has been fined for numerous stormwater,emissions,and <br /> other types of environmental violations at locations across the country. <br /> 8. Residential safety setbacks: It is our understanding that no oil and gas operation can occur within 2000 ft of a <br /> school or residential area;yet,ACME wishes to conduct their industrial operation(i.e.,surface mining)within <br /> 500 ft of our residences.So, how can one state agency allow a 500 ft setback from one industrial activity,yet <br /> another agency dictates 2000 ft to protect Coloradans from another industrial activity? <br /> For these reasons,we would request the DRMS to deny the application. <br /> Permit Number* <br /> Enter valid letter and then numbers,for example M1977999, M1999777UG or C1981201. <br /> M1976007 <br /> Permitting Action Type <br /> Select revision type or leave blank if comment pertains to a new permit application or NOI <br /> Permit Type <br /> County* <br /> Jefferson <br /> Enter one county only <br /> Site Name <br />