2023-02-24_PERMIT FILE - M2022034 ‎(2)‎

• Permit No: M2022034
• IBM Index Class Name: Permit File
• Doc Date: 2/24/2023
• Doc Name: Adequacy Review
• From: Baseline
• To: DRMS
• Email Name: PSH
• Email Name: JLE
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

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Juniper Mountain House Site Development Plan—POST-SUFFICIENCY REVIEW SUBMITTAL
2. 6.4.4 Exhibit D — Mining Plan: The applicant states the topsoil on-site was measured
between 14-18 inches in depth. Please provide a copy of the soils report or other
documentation verifying the topsoil depth on-site.
The applicants response is incomplete and states, "Extraction will leave at least". Please
provide a complete response to Item #12.
Response: Soil Information is provided with exhibit. Soil depths were estimates observed on
site by the owner. Extraction will leave at least 3-6 inches on site for reclamation purposes.
The 3-6 inches will be verified by digging test holes on a 500' x 500' grid prior to mining to
verify soil depths.
3. 6.4.5 Exhibit F — Reclamation Plan Map: The Exhibit F map provided by the Applicant is
difficult to read. Please submit a large format (24"x36") copy of the map.
Response: Per emails on February 1, 2023 this has been reviewed for adequacy. A new
24x36 will be delivered with the submittal.
4. 6.4.5 Exhibit F — Reclamation Plan Map: Rule 6.2.1(2)(b) requires maps to be signed by a
registered land surveyor, professional engineer, or other qualified person. Please submit a
signed copy of the Exhibit F map.
Response: Per emails on February 1, 2023 this has been reviewed for adequacy.
5. 6.4.5 Exhibit F — Reclamation Plan Map: The Applicant informed the Division the oil and
gas well located in the northeast corner of Cell 6 was abandoned and the well peninsula will
be included in the Mining Plan. Pleas provide a revised copy of Exhibit F-1 indicating the
revised reclamation plan for the cell.
Response: Per emails on February 1, 2023 this has been reviewed for adequacy.
6. 6.4.18 Exhibit R — Proof of Filing with County Clerk and Recorder: Please provide an
affidavit or receipt indicating the date on which the revised application information required to
address this adequacy letter was placed with the Weld County Clerk and Record for public
review, pursuant to Subparagraph 1.6.2(1)(c)
Response:proof is provided with the paper copies of this submittal.
7. 6.4.19 Exhibit S — Permanent Man-made Structures: Please provide the division with
copies of all signed structure agreements with the owners of permanent man-made structures
within 200 feet of the proposed affected area boundary.
The division did not receive proof of notification for the following permanent man-made
structures owners within 200 feet of the boundary of the affected land as identified on the
Exhibit C map. Please provide proof of notification for the following owners of record.
Response: Certified letters were mailed to these entities on February 1, 2023. Please note
the Green return cards have not been located, but USPS's website indicates they have been
delivered. I have attached screenshots of the website for proof. Both of these entities were
also called prior to the mailings going out and did not indicate any issues with the project.
Additionally, a USR permit will also need to be approved with Weld County prior to mining
beginning.
8. 6.4.19 Exhibit S— Permanent Man-made Structures: Please provide a copy of the generic
structure agreement sent by the applicant to the structure owners within 200 feet of the
proposed affected area boundary for Division review.