1997-06-13_INSPECTION - M1981302

• Permit No: M1981302
• IBM Index Class Name: Inspection
• Doc Date: 6/13/1997
• Doc Name: INSPECTION REPORT OF 3/16/82
• Inspection Date: 3/16/1982
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

-3- RECEIVED
JUN 13 1997
II. Observations at the Deepe Farm Proposed Permit Area
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1. This area was observed when inspecting the flood control berm.
The site has undergone poor management practices in the past.
Vegetative cover was poor, the soil depleted, and in general, the
site is poor in productivity.
2. Other stages of the Deepe Farm Pit were discussed, but not given
a first-hand ins pection. The remaining stages are several hundred
yards from the residential areas located near the Turnpike site. It is
anticipated, however, that topsoil quality at Stage 1 of Deepe Farm
(based upon information in the application) has good production potential
for revegetation, and that excess topsoil from this area will be available
for the poorer sites.
III. Observations Off Flatiron Properties
A. Buffer and Drainage between Residential Lands and Flatiron Lands
1. Weed control is deemed essential to control the possible spread
of weeds (annuals) , and of most concern, to control wildfire.
2. Drainage is a concern as it affects the growth and spread of
annuals.
3. Irrigated park land owned by the city is contributing to the
drainage.
IV. Facts Pertaining to the Permit and the Mined Land Reclamation Act
A. The Permit
1. Mining of Stage 1 and 2 of the Turnpike Pit was to occur over
a period of 11 years, beginning in 1978.
2. Reclamation was to be concurrent with mining beginning in the
second year of operations, or about 1979, and ending about 1993.
3. Slopes for final reclamation would not exceed 3:1.
4. Topsoil was to be applied to affected areas, subsequent to final
grading, to a depth of 3 to 8 inches.
5. Dust and other pollution transport as a result of wind was
expected to be minimal due to the prevailing winds from the west,
southwest, and northeast.