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^ ~~ ~~ Christina L. Kamnikar Page 2 Dust control: The proposed operation is within approximately I mile of a Class 1 air shed (Eagles Nest Wilderness Area). Federal air quality regulations require that the impact of any use within this area be analyzed for potential impact. No such information is provided in the application. Finished evade around the lakes: In light of the fact that the County believes that wildlife habitat is a more appropriate post mining land use we would like to see finished grades around the lakes no steeper than 4:1, and evert flatter in some areas, to allow for successful aquatic plant growth. We would also suggest that the lake shorelines take on a more undulating appearance, especially those shorelines adjacent to Highway 9. Wetlands mitieation: As indicated above, the applicant is proposing to create several acres of wetlands on the properly in order to mitigate for those proposed to be filled in the processing plant area. Please be sure to review a detailed cost analysis for this work and c\clade is in tae linai reclamation ; o:a estimate used for bonding purposes. Traffic Impacts: Since the Applicant is asking fora 45-50 yeaz approval of this permit, the County recommends that the DMG include a provision in the mining permit that allows you to react to potential traffic impacts/conflicts that may be associated with traffic conditions on Highway 9, ten, twenty, or forty years from now. Landscape clusters: The County strongly supports the applicant's proposal [o plant landscape clusters around each of the lakes. Since the application does not specify the sizes of the proposed plant material we would recommend that the County minimum standards be used: I-I/2" caliper for deciduous trees, 8' height for 40% of the coniferous trees and 6' height for the remaining coniferous trees, and 5 gallon containers for 50% of the shrubs and 1 gallon containers for the remaining 50% of the shrubs. The landscape clusters shown on Exhibit E are more predominant on [he west sides of the lakes, however they would provide a more benificial visual amenity if concentrated on the east side of the lakes. The County recommends that additional landscape clusters be added to the east side of the lake. It does not appear that the applicant's cost estimates include a figure for the proposed trees and shrubs and should be amended accordingly. Please consider the above comments as you review the application and consider this letter to be an objection to the application. If you wish to discuss any of the above comments in more detail please feel free to contact the at 453- 2561, ext. 104. Jim Curnutte Manager of Current Planning Sincerely, 1./tA~~ cc: Board of County Commissioners Lower Blue Planning Commission Michael Long, Division of Minerals and Geology Rick Everist, L.G. Everist, Inc. Gary Tuttle. Tuttle-Applegate Steve Hill, Director of Community Development Brian Peters, Planning Direcror File G:UIMC\LETfERS\DMG