1979-09-06_PERMIT FILE - M1979165

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"EXHIBIT I" Soils information attached to be found is (1) on this page a letter from the United States Department of Agriculture and (2) on the following pages attached hereto as part of Exhibit "I" is a report by Chen and Associates which is CONFIDWrIAL with regard to the soils in the area, specifically the sand and gravel. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE SOIL CONSERVATION SERVICE - P.O. Box 487 - Brighton. Co. 80601 _ uue'i Soils Information - Bromley Property I)All 10/17/77 Strong Bros. Excavating, Inc. Mr. Donald Marturano 3470 S. Sherman - Suite ►2 Englewood, Co. 80110 The soils found on this property are Loamy Alluvial Land and Terrace Escarpments. Loamy Alluvial Land is found along the broader drainageways that have a high water table and formerly had poor drainage. The soils are moderately deep (20-36 inches) over unconsolidated sand and gravel. Normally, they are non- calcareous, but may be influenced by soluble salts in certain locations. Thin layers of sand, silt or fine gravel may be found. This soil absorbs water at a moderate to slow rate and available water capacity is high. Natural fertility is h1Ch but needs to be supplemented under intensive• miiagem•nt. Hest of these soils are irrigated end beets, corn, small grains and vegetables are grown. The Terrace Escarpments are found on the steeper slopes along the river cources. They consist of alluvium of various materials over sand and gravel. The surface layer varies in reaction from place to place. Slopes vary considerably and with- in short distances. In some areas, the slopes are too steep, too shallow or too unstable for cultivation. Much of this land is being mined and thereafter used as a dumping ground. If I can be of any further assistance, please do not hesitate to call. Sincerely, Norman J. Wells, Jr. Range Conservationist "E?JIIBIT I" Soils Information Page 1 O