_PERMIT FILE - M1984099 ‎(3)‎

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

J-Bar-B, Inc.
File No. M-84-099
August 23, 1984 Board Meeting

Purpose: Today we are here to consider the 112 permit application for
J-Bar-B's proposed sand and gravel mine in Weld County, Bailey Pit.
Background: The proposed operation encompasses 217 acres located
approximately eight miles east of Longmont, Colorado in Weld County. The
proposed excavations will take place on both the north and the south of Saint
Vrain Creek. The existing land use is irrigated agriculture, grazing,
residential and wildlife habitat. The proposed postmining configuration
includes the establishment of seven lakes; total surface area of the lakes will
be 127 acres. The lakes have been configured to avoid encountering three gas
pipelines which cross the subject property.
Recommendations: The staff has reviewed the application in detail and one
issue remains to be resolved. The question of permanent man-made structures
within 200 feet of the permit boundary whose stability might be in jeopardy
because of this operation. I direct your attention to the map:
a. The three gas pipelines;
b. The two county roads;
c. The house and outbuildings; and
d. The irrigation ditch.
The staff recommends approval of the permit with three stipulations. The
stipulations have been typed to make it easier for your review.
The unbackfilled highwall of the excavation cannot exceed 1000
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.
The reasoning for the first two stipulations is based on the limitations
presented by the operator in the reclamation cost estimates. The Division has
not yet received comments from the State Engineer, therefore, the third
stipulation is necessary.
The staff recommends the financial warranty be set at $73,000.00.
/baw
Doc. No. 3689