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<br />NEW HORIZON 2 MINE EXPA ~ ~ ~ ~ <br />SPECIAL USE <br />(SU-99-0834) FEB 1 72000 <br />Re: Notice of Decision <br />Applicant: Western Fuels-Colorado, LLC (Robert L. Wade, Mine Manager) <br />Qrvrrer: Carl N. & Theresa L. Benson, James K. & Ruth E. Johnson, Hang Curtis Lloyd, <br />James & Mariellen Martin, Frank E. & Mary Lou Morgan, Western Fuels-Colorado <br />Location: 27646 W. Ss' [BB Road & 27 Road] <br />Size: Propose to add 476 acres to the current 332 acre mine site <br />Zoning: Genera! Agricultural (A) <br />Proposal Special Uae For a Coat Mine Expansion <br />The above captioned Special Use was approved by the Board of County Cornntissioners at a <br />continued public hearing on October 21, 1999. The Board made fitrdines: and based on those <br />finding, APPROVED the Special Use subject to conditions: <br />FINDINGS: <br />• 1. That the proposed project is located outside the errs covered by the Uncompahgre Valley <br />Master Plan, however a finding of conformity with "good planning Practice" may be <br />appropriate, and <br />2. That the application materials have been found to present a clear picture of how uses are to be <br />developed and arranged on the site, and <br />3. That if the mine operator conducts the strip coal mining operation in conformance with the <br />recommended conditions, it tray be determined that the proposed expansion project can be <br />conducted in conformance with the design standards of the County Zoning Regulations and <br />other applicable County regulations, and <br />4. That the application materials and the staff report identify appropriate conditions and <br />mitigation criteria, and <br />S. That the proposed special use wilt promote the best interest of the general public's health, <br />safety, and welfare, and <br />6. That the applicant has forwarded all pertinent technical information that was requested, and <br />7. That documentation which discusses the adequacy of the applicant's financial resources to <br />implement the project have not been submitted, and <br />8. That the Planning Commission has conducted a noticed public hearing at which sufficient <br />public testimony, s1atF analysis, and application review criteria were available for evaluation <br />Nuncs%Aecbtw+-Sf199083I-NrwNoNZanA(lne-rpt <br />11 II <br />u <br />REVLSED JULY 2006 Attachment 2.05.3(3}8-28 <br />