_PERMIT FILE - M1984099 ‎(3)‎

• Permit No: M1984099
• IBM Index Class Name: Permit File
• Doc Name: MINUTES
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

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MINUTES, AUGUST, 1984 PAGE 14
-AGENDA ITEM 77 - CORN CONSTRUCTION, CONTINUED:
It was MOVED that the Board deny the request for release of financial warranty
from Corn Construction, File No. 79-052. SECONDED and PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
- AGENDA ITEM 78 -CORN CONSTRUCTION, FILE N0. 76-24
Staff presentation was made by Reclamation Specialist, Carol Russell,
regarding a request for release of financial warranty. This is an 11 acre
sand and gravel operation in Mesa County, just south of Grand Junction. This
pit was also breached by the river in 1983. Partial release was approved by
the board on this pit previously. Slides were shown. Staff recommended
denial of the request. Staff further indicated that the operator is planning
to come in with a revision on this item also.
It was MOVED that the Boad deny the request for release of financial warranty
from Corn Construction, File No. 76-24. SECONDED and PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
BOARD MEMBER, Chips Barry, left the meeting.
- SUNSHINE ITEM - J-BAR-B, INC., FILE N0. M-84-099
Staff presentation was made by Reclamation Specialist, Carol Russell,
regarding a 112 permit application for a 217 acre proposed sand and gravel
operation in Weld County, about eight miles east of Longmont. Staff gave a
brief description of the mining and reclamation plans and directed the board's
attention to the question of permanent man-made structures within 200 feet of
the permit boundary whose stability mi ht be in jeopardy because of this
operation; 1) three gas pipelines, 2}~ two county roads, 3) house and
outbuildings, and 4) an irrigation ditch. Staff presented ATTACHMENT N,
correspondence from Colorado Interstate Gas Company and Pan anl~ aC. stern
Pipeline Company.
Larry O'Brian, representing J-BAR-B, Inc., addressed the board regarding the
man-made structures.
Staff recommended approval of the permit application with three stipulations:
1) The unbackfilled highwall of the excavation cannot exceed 1,000 feet
around the perimeter.
2) The maximum unreclaimed disturbance on site cannot exceed 77 acres.
In addition, the maximum acreage for areas to be revegetated cannot
exceed 36 acres.
3) The Mined Land Reclamation Board recommends that all mine operators
check compliance of their mining operation(s) with State water law.
If mining commences without prior compliance with applicable State
water laws, the State Engineer may take enforcement action.
Staff further recommended financial warranty in the amount of $73,000.
It was MOVED that the Board approve the permit application of J-BAR-B, Inc.,
File No. M-84-099, with the three stipulations as indicated by staff and
financial warranty set at $73,000. SECONDED and PASSED UNANIMOUSLY