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South Hinsdale Response to Objections <br /> 12 July 2022 <br /> project. Others who stated to the Texers or those working with the Texers that they were <br /> completely opposed to the project failed to submit any comments. <br /> (2) Claim: gravel pit visible when "cresting Deadman's Curve" There is definitely potential <br /> for some of the operations to be visible, at least for short periods, from that far south, but <br /> it will not be a startling or significant and troubling view both because of the distance and <br /> because the mining will actually be incised into the slope of the hill east of Piedra Road <br /> and most of the shoulder of that slope (on USFS land) will be a visual barrier. <br /> View from South on Piedra Road, looking north:magenta and green lines are pit <br /> (3) Claim: road resurfacing project in 2021 improved road conditions but narrowed road <br /> by 4 feet This is not directly applicable to this project but may show the impact of high <br /> material costs which required the USFS to reduce the specifications for the road <br /> improvement in order to meet the budget for the work. <br /> (4) Claim: several cars and trucks have rolled over since 2021 project This is unknown, <br /> but we are requesting data from Archuleta and Hinsdale County Sheriffs' Offices to find <br /> out. Please note that again, this may be due to insufficient maintenance due to lack of <br /> funds and cost of materials, or to failure to meet current road standards for safety, and <br /> therefore has little to do directly with reasons to deny a gravel pit permit. There may also <br /> be mitigating circumstances that caused the accidents not related to the road conditions <br /> at all. These accidents may be an important reason to allow this pit to operate to reduce <br /> costs of improvements and repairs to reduce such accidents. <br /> (5) Claim: roadwork done in 2021 already "disintegrating" This is an issue for the USFS <br /> and its contractors. We have observed that the roadwork is deteriorating, and believe this <br /> emphasizes the need for having local, more economical sources of material to adequately <br /> build, repair, and maintain roads. This applies not just to Piedra Road or other USFS <br /> roads, but to county and private roads as well. <br /> (6) Claim: Texers do not live here While we believe this is a moot point, and the Texers <br /> deserve the right of owning and enjoying property here in the South End just as all <br /> seasonal residents do, please see discussion in Section 5.11. <br /> 5182-22-003 WAST£LIN£, INC. Page 38 of 107 <br />