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Your Phone Number* <br /> Used only to follow up. <br /> 970-749-49 <br /> Extension <br /> 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 possioiE, <br /> Comment/Objection Narrative <br /> I am strongly opposed to the proposed gravel pit on Oakbrush Hill. <br /> My family has owned our property for the past 25 years. It was purchased for its proximity to national forrest,to <br /> be away from city and road noise,for its clean well water and to be able to enjoy watching the wildlife as well as <br /> the clean mountain air.All this we have peacefully enjoyed for the past 25 years! <br /> The surrounding areas consist of neighborhoods and county road 600 which is already a very busy road, used <br /> by locals and tourists alike to access, hiking,fishing,biking and other recreational activities as well as for our <br /> daily activities like work,school,grocery shopping etc. <br /> My major reasons and concerns to oppose the gravel pit are: <br /> -As a survivor or ARDS(Advanced Respiratory Distress Syndrome)I am already dependent on oxygen and do <br /> not want any further lung damage.The air pollution by silica dust causes asthma, inflammation,scarring and <br /> the lungs ability to take in oxygen.The winds blow mostly from West to East in the area my property is located <br /> which means it will bring the pollution right to my property! <br /> -Pollution from a gravel pit is also harmful to the surrounding vegetation <br /> -the land scarring that occurs will be immense and not be able to be repaired for many years <br /> -The noise that such an operation brings with it especially since there is a concrete plant next door that recently <br /> changed hands and as I am told will be back in operation this coming spring.This means there would be noise <br /> from two such enterprises <br /> -the County already is not able to provide adequate maintenance to County Rd.600 the impact of a major sand <br /> and gravel operation would be tremendous by the constant traffic of gravel trucks(quality of the road and safety <br /> of citizens) <br /> -A majority of residences are dependent on their water wells including myself. I am very concerned about the <br /> impact such a pit(chemicals,etc.)will have to the quality and quantity of my well which is my only source of <br /> drinking water <br /> -The location of the proposed site used to be forrest service land.We all purchased our properties here with <br /> that in mind <br /> I would like to ask you to take my opposition in consideration when reviewing the application for this permit for a <br /> major sand and gravel pit. <br /> Thank you for your time. <br />