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SPECIALISTS IN POTATOES - <br />2438 E. 8TH ST., BOX 816 <br />GREELEY, COLORADO 80832 <br />OFFICE PHONE: 970-353-1864 SEASONAL: COLORADO - AgRONA - TEXA9 <br />FAX N PHONE: 970.351-7007 <br />They cmttinue to raise the elevation ofthe bean lmowing they are in violation of the law and having no <br />consideration for their neighbors by possibly pushing flood waters onto their land. The berm on Varra's <br />side of the river is a lot higher than on our side, and if a Hood does occtu, the flood will push the water <br />onto the north side of the river due to the building up of the berm on the south side.ln a Floodway ,there <br />is supposed to be no buildup of materials or structures to disturb the natural flow of water in a event of <br />floods or high water. We have an Industrial Park already existing north of the river in the floodplain with <br />numerous commercial buildings and plan to continue to build. We are very concerned about flooding on <br />our side due to the floodway violations that Varna Co. Inc. has incurred. <br />We aze asking you to reconsider this permit and take necessary action against Varna Co Inc. to return the <br />berm to it's original height of 8 feet high from the bottom of the riverbed. <br />Enclosed are pichues of Varna Co Inc. dumping dirt onto the berm and raising the elevation ofthe berm <br />or dike. Please note, writing ou front or back of pictures explaining different heights of original berm and <br />elevated berm done by Varna Co. Inc. <br />Also enclosed is information from the City Of Greeley on the new studies of the Floodway and Floodplain <br />and their feelings on Varna ever being out of the Floodway. - <br />In addition, the new gravel pit well permit that they aze requesting concerns us in depleting the existing <br />wells on our property. The production use of 0.72 MGD, 15 acre-fcetwill lower the water table for our <br />wells and will cause a hazdship due to the fact that we won't be able to water our landscape trees and <br />bushes. The well location is Weld Sec. 3,9,10 Twp. 5 N. Range 65 W 6th P.M. <br />We appreciate your time and consideration on this issue and will be looking forward to your reply in the <br />near fugue. Ifyou have any questions, please contact us; 970-353-1864 <br />Sincerely, <br />~,~ - <br />Michael D. Bliss <br />Vi~~~ <br />Robert D. `Bud" Bliss <br />President and CEO <br />Enclosures <br />cc: Weld County Planning Offices <br />City of Greeley <br />FEMA <br />Core Of Engineer <br />