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RECEIVED <br /> JAN 12 2026 January 6, 2026 <br /> Weld County Planning Department <br /> 1150 O St. Greeley, Co 80631 DIVISION OF RECLAMATION <br /> MINING AND SAFETY <br /> Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety(DRMS) <br /> 1313 Sherman St. Denver, CO 80203 <br /> Re: Public Comment—Proposed Sasaki Gravel Pit 112 Application (Unincorporated <br /> Weld County) <br /> To Weld County Officials and the Colorado DRMS, <br /> I am writing as a homeowner who lives within approximately 200 feet of the proposed <br /> Sasaki Gravel Pit in unincorporated Weld county. I appreciate the opportunity to <br /> participate in the review process and to share concerns about how this project may <br /> directly affect my household and the immediate surrounding area. <br /> We want to make clear that we are not opposed to the gravel pit itself. We recognize the <br /> importance of responsible resource extraction and the economic value it can provide. <br /> However, because of our close proximity, we have serious concerns about potential <br /> impacts if thoughtful safeguards and operating conditions are not implemented. <br /> Our primary concerns include: <br /> 1. Operating Hours <br /> Excessively early or late operations can significantly disrupt daily life for residents living <br /> only a short distance away. We respectfully request clearly defined and reasonable <br /> daytime operating hours that minimize disturbance. <br /> 2. Light Pollution <br /> Bright industrial lighting, particularly at night, can interfere with sleep and affect both <br /> residents and wildlife. We ask that lighting be shielded, directed downward, and minimized <br /> outside of essential operating periods. <br /> 3.Traffic and Road Safety <br /> The increase in heavy truck traffic raises concerns about congestion, safety, dust, and <br /> road deterioration. This is especially concerning because, during the spring of 2025, semi- <br /> trucks associated with site activity were observed blocking the only single-lane road in and <br /> out of our neighborhood, creating unsafe conditions and limiting resident access. We <br /> request thorough traffic studies and mitigation measures such as designated haul routes, <br /> access controls, speed enforcement, and dust management. <br /> 4. Noise Levels <br /> Noise from machinery and vehicle activity has the potential to carry directly into nearby <br />