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<br /> <br />UNITED COMPANIES OF MESA COUNTY, INC. <br />M-94-005 COLONA GRAVEL PIT, MONTROSE COUNTY <br />Re: Resolution of Objection Per Prehearing Conference <br />As determined by the Prehearing Conference, the matter that is at issue is the <br />buffering of the Becker property, which is within 71 feet of the permit area. <br />The following buffering method has been presented to Mr. Todd Richardson, of the <br />Citizens to Preserve Scenic 550 South, and has been deemed to be adequate to <br />mitigate his concerns regarding the matter. <br />At issue is a section of the permit area that is approximately 430 feet in length <br />along the north property boundary, adjacent to the Becker residence. This area <br />is within 200 feet of the Becker's house. <br />The buffering method that is to be employed consists of two types of materials. <br />An earthen berm will be constructed along the north portion of the property as <br />depicted on the enclosed map. The berm will be approximately 7 feet in height <br />with a base width of approximately 21 feet. The berm will be seeded with a grass <br />species that has been recommended by the Soil Conservation Service, probably <br />Sodar Streambank Wheatgrass. The berm will be provided with a sprinkling system <br />to irrigate the grass. <br />Trees will be planted in the area that is within 200 feet of the Becker <br />residence. Please refer to the enclosed sketches, which depict the placement of <br />the trees. Two types of trees will be planted in an alternating Fashion. A <br />deciduous type tree, probably cottonless cottonwood or similar species, and a <br />conifer type tree, probably a pine or juniper species will be planted on 10 ft. <br />centers parallel to the property line for a distance of approximately 430 feet. <br />The trees will be provided with an Irrigation system to assure survival. <br />At the culmination of mining activity, when final reclamation efforts are being <br />accomplished, the trees will be removed if it is the desire of Mr. Todd <br />Richardson of the Citizens to Preserve Scenic 550 South group. <br />UNITED COMPANIES OF MESA COUNTY, INC. <br />Paul E. McGehee <br />Resource Manager <br />