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Findings and Resolution <br /> Stroh Pit Special.Review <br /> Page 3 <br /> The mining use of this property will be in proximity to numerous residences in all <br /> compass directions. The applicant proposed buffers of 265-365 feet from the property <br /> boundary to the actual mining area. Berms are proposed to screen and reduce the noise <br /> generated. Conveyors are proposed to move material (as opposed to trucking the <br /> material) to reduce noise and dust. The applicant also has water rights available to use in <br /> mitigating dust. Applicant anticipates completing the mining operation in seven years. <br /> These are many of the strategies used by and implemented in the Overland Ponds <br /> Pit. This Pit was determined to be compatible and approved by special review in 2005 in <br /> an area with residences adjacent to one side of the pits and 375-500 feet from the active <br /> mining areas. Those pits were approved for a 10-year mining operation and although the <br /> economic downturn happened in the midst of that time, the pits were completed within 6 <br /> months of the approved timeframe. <br /> As noted. this application was originally submitted before any of the development <br /> nearby had been approved. Applicant testified that signs had been posted on the property <br /> at least eight times throughout the years stating the property was proposed for mining. <br /> Residential neighborhoods have now developed and other areas are also being developed. <br /> This development has taken at least 12 years and will continue for some time. These <br /> developments also involved and will continue to involve the use of heavy equipment and <br /> stripping the ground. <br /> With the mitigation measures proposed by applicant and compliance with the <br /> other special review criteria and applicable state and local regulations, the Board <br /> determines the operation will be harmonious with the surrounding area. <br /> b. Outside a G�MA district, the proposed use is consistent with the County <br /> !Master Plan. f ithin a GiMA district, the proposed use is consistent it ith the applicable <br /> .supplenzentarty regulations to the G.114 district, or if none, with the Cozurty Afaster Plan <br /> or counn,adopted sub-area plan. <br /> The site is located in a designated rural area of the County outside any GMA. <br /> There is no sub area plan adopted for the area. The site is surrounded by the Town of <br /> Johnstown. However, the Town has never requested or initiated any conversation with <br /> the County regarding the development of this area or designation as a possible Growth <br /> Management Area with an accompanying intergovernmental agreement and development <br /> and regulations. The County Master Plan anticipates the development of natural <br /> resources as long as the other environmental and land use strategies of the plan can be <br /> met. The applicants have avoided the majority of natural resources in this application <br /> thus mitigation of impacts is not a concern. <br /> 3 <br />