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Comment #5: The proposed pit is not compatible with existing and proposed residential uses in the azea. DMG Position: The decision as to whether a gravel pit is an acceptable land use in a particulaz location rests with the local land use authority. The concern with the compatibility of the pit with surrounding uses is outside the Board's jurisdiction, and should be pursued with [he local land use authority. It is also noted that there are numerous reclaimed gravel pits in the immediate vicinity, and a number of active pits. A lazge portion of the proposed permit area has been used for many years as a public sale sand and gravel yard and concrete plant. Comment #6: Objection to the proposed location of the asphalt batch plant primarily as an issue of land use compatibility. DMG Position: Land use compatibility issues are not within the Board's jurisdiction. The decision as to whether a gravel pit is an acceptable land use in a particulaz location rests with the local land use authority. The Board is primarily concerned with the reclamation of mined land and the minimization of environmental impacts during mining. The objector is encouraged to pursue land use compatibility concems with the County. Comment t17: Objection to the proposed location of the asphalt batch plant as an issue of public health, safety, and welfare. DMG Position: This is an issue that is within the Boards jurisdiction. The objector was encouraged to be more specific as to the nature of your concems for them to be considered in the permitting process. The following issues aze pertinent and were provided to the objector: - The primary health concern that may be associated with an asphalt batch plant is air pollution. However, all asphalt batch plants in the State of Colorado must obtain and comply with the requirements of an Air Pollution Emission Notice issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. - Another health and welfare concem that is attributed to asphalt plants is noise. As stated previously, the appropriateness of the location for a gravel pit and appurtenances such as asphalt plants is a local decision. All gravel pits create noise impacts, so the Board leaves the decision of land use compatibility related to noise in the hands of the local land use authority. - The potential for ground water and surface water impacts is also occasionally raised as a concem for asphalt batch plants. The Loveland Pit operation will be required to obtain a storm water discharge permit from the Colorado Department of Health and Environment. This permit requires the preparation of a Storm Water Management Plan and typically includes a Spill Prevention, Containment, and Countermeasures Plan. A copy of these plans has been included in the reclamation permit application. No specific concerns have been provided, and the objector did not participate in the Informal Conference held on July 20, 2000.