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~ ~4'` ' . Mr. James B. McArdle Mined Land Reclamation May 13, 1982 Page 2 north side and one on the south side of the river. If these ponds Q/C are insufficient, additional ponds of 1-1/2 to 2 acres in size will be excavated in areas to be mined for the specific purpose of receiving dewatering water. The water in these ponds is expected to seek the level of the normal groundwater in the area. 3. There are no water wells located within 200 feet of the permit ~ ~ boundaries. 4. The dewatering operation will not effect the Hayseed Ditch. That ditch has been abandoned and is no longer in use. The Siegrist Company prepared a letter to the Last Chance Ditch owners wherein they agree to protect the Last Chance Ditch operation from any losses due to the dewatering operations. Such protection may mean sealing ..o or lining of the Last Chance Ditch in the area of the dewatering ~' operations. It is also possible, due to the size of the area being permitted for gravel mining, that the operations could be scheduled such that dewatering would not occur adjacent to the Last Chance Ditch during the irrigation season. As Siegrist approaches that time, these matters will be addressed and upon any proof of damage, the Last Chance Ditch will be protected. 5. The law protects each of the owners of permanent valuable man-made structures located within 200 feet of this operation and the Siegrist Company recognizes that protective right. A meeting with the Colorado Highway Department to discuss their concerns and to provide any ad- Oir di tional assurances to them against the possibility of any damage, was held. The Colorado Highway Department has prepared letters stating that they do not object to our gravel mining operations and believe that their facilities will be properly protected. There are two gas wells on the site along with some pipelines. Lease agreements exist with the owners of the land giving certain rights to both parties. By virtue of those lease agreements, protection of the lessee is granted and should damage occur as a result of landowner operations, liability is placed upon the operator. ". The Panhandle Eastern representatives appeared at the hearing of the Weld County Planning Commission and stated that they have no ob- jection to the gravel mining operation provided such operation occurs in accordance with the lease agreement of record. 6. The operator will replace topsoil on disturbed areas upon completion of the operations. All topsoil to be salvaged and stockpiled for ~'~ future replacement will be removed, using scrapers, to high ground on the north side above the 100-year flood plain level. The topsoil which is removed and salvaged along the south side of St. Vrain Creek will be placed along the south boundary of the property.