Laserfiche WebLink
~_ Lamar West Pit • • <br />File 1181-132 <br />i <br />~• Page 2 <br />8. Berms will be constructed of overburden, not topsoil, and will be con- <br />structed to protect both the Arkansas River and topsoil stockpiles. <br />9. Fixed equipment in the plant area will be crushing, screening, washing <br />and stockpiling machinery as well as a concrete batch plant and possibly <br />an asphalt plant and precast forms. <br />10. The projected rate of mining is a best guess of future requirements. If <br />this estimate is correct, the life of the mine would be 22 to 29 years. <br />Business demand in the service area will determine the exact life. <br />11. The pit area will be stripped in phases and topsoil stockpiled. The <br />applicant does not propose to strip the plant site or perimeter roads that <br />will be constructed. The plant site and roads will probably be plated with <br />a base course. Perimeter roads will be left as access to the lakes after <br />mining. The plant site will be a permanent site and will not be mined. <br />The applicant will agree to add Tall wheatgrass to the stockpile seeding. <br />12. Working slopes of the pits will the angle of repose of the aggregate. <br />Exhibits E and F <br />1. As stated earlier, the 1-5' of overburden will be used to add irregularity <br />to the shorelines and should be sufficient to accomplish this. However, the <br />applicant does wish to maximize extraction. <br />2. The applicant agrees to the change in the seed mix from the originally <br />submitted SCS recommendation. <br />3. Seeding will be broadcast in the fall for beat results. <br />4. The applicant does not propose tree planting as a part of the reclamation <br />plan, even though it is recommended by the Colorado Division of Wildlife. <br />There are no trees on the site. If seedlings should become available, the <br />applicant would consider planting some close to the waterline. <br />5. No fertilization is planned at this time. <br />6. The SCS recommends a straw mulch in conjunction with reseeding. The <br />applicant can do this. <br />Exhibit G <br />1. As explained earlier, all water courses will be protected from sediment. <br />2. Water will be used in crushing and screening and for dust control if <br />necessary. The applicant is aware that an industrial water right will be <br />necessary. <br />3. The applicant is aware of the stance of the Division of Water Resources <br />and some of the things they are trying to requlre.VALCO is not aware of any <br />state law requiring well permits for lakes or water for replacement of <br />evaporation. Therefore, no water rights will be pledged for such activities. <br />Exhibit H Tree planting and shoreline sinuosity have been dealt with <br />earlier in this letter. <br />Exhibit I The heavier soils are on approximately the south half of the <br />affected area and grade into lighter, sandier soils (Lincoln Sand) on the <br />north portion. Topsoil varies over the entire parcel ranging from 1' to <br />a maximum of 3' in some small areas. This fairly typical of floodplain <br />deposits. <br />Exhibit J The information presented is the SCS designation of the various <br />areas. The maps do not show the abandoned airstrip referred to. It was <br />located on an east/west line roughly 200' north of what is designated as <br />"Well Location" on the maps. <br />