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data from other open gravel pits that confirm these facts as true and I am equally convinced that <br /> Coulson is aware of their negative impacts as well. Will Coulson be willing to cover the medical <br /> expenses for those who suffer respiratory disease as a result of the dust and pollution that they <br /> will cause? <br /> Additionally, the pit will adversely impact the property rights and quality of life for the <br /> surrounding neighborhoods. Proposals include plans for trucks, heavy equipment and conveyor <br /> belts being used to move material, which will increase noise and traffic congestion in the area. <br /> One aspect of the plan includes a conveyor belt being constructed across privately owned <br /> property. Will Coulson be paying rent to the families who have their property transected by roads <br /> and/or equipment? <br /> Finally, the proposed pits lay in a 100 year floodplain and flooding happens often on this <br /> property. When flooding occurs, vehicle fuel and other substances would spill into the Big <br /> . Thompson River and cause negative impacts on the river ecosystem as well as potential damage <br /> to land owners downstream who rely on the river for agricultural irrigation. Will Coulson <br /> compensate family farms who experience land and crop damage due to the river pollution that <br /> they will cause? <br /> Please carefully consider Coulson's application. Also, please be aware that Coulson's operations <br /> will have significant and negative impacts on families and households surrounding the proposed <br /> pits as well as those downstream along the Big Thompson River. Coulson is attempting to <br /> deliberately skirt the process for approval by posting signs that are too small to read, and <br /> employing a consultant that is not currently compliant in its business filing. Coulson is also <br /> deliberately attempting to deceive the public by stating that property values will recover when <br /> they are done, that their impact on air and water quality will be "only temporary"while the pit is <br /> in operation, and that they plan to "recover the land" for open space. However, Coulson does not <br /> guarantee any timeframe and although their application only states "7-years", they would likely <br /> apply for extensions that would keep the pits in operation for years or even decades. <br /> Due to years of potential damage, degraded public health and financial costs to hundreds of <br /> families and households surrounding the proposed pits, and Coulson's apparent lack of good <br /> faith in submitting its application, we urge you to deny Coulson's application for the Stroh and <br /> Kirkright Pits. <br /> Thank you, sincerely for your consideration, <br /> 04 40 -.jilt <br /> Jeffrey Greene Laura Gre e <br />