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~~ necessary large stones can be placed on the steeper areas to form steps, then soil and fines are dozed upon these areas and sloped to form a slope similar to that in the area. This was done in the Loveland quarries quite successfully on slopes that are equally as steep as the ones in Lyons. It is impossible however, to determine an exact time table when these quarries will deplete because of unknown market factors market and actual depleation time of each area or part of an area. Rule 6.4.5.(2) (f) (v): The anticipated depth of the top-soil, or fines and stone to be replaced in the steep areas where the step method will be used will vary frrom 6" to 18"-24" where the large stones would form the steps and where the soil and fines would be dozed over them. In the flat areas the top soil would be 6"-8", adequit to grow native grasses, wild flowers or shrubs. Trees would be carefully placed so as to take advantage of the deepest soil areas. We have al:l the necessary machinery to accomplish this project. We also have several hundred trees that were purchased from the forest service for the purpose of future reclamation and they are being protected and grown near our Loveland quarries. We also awn a 2500 gallon water truck so we can water them if needed. This can also be used on roads or quarries for dust control if needed. 5. Reclamation plan for damage of stones in canyon. Please see report in Rule 6.3.3.(d) • 6. Rule 6.4.6. Exhibit F RECLAMATION MAP PLAN. A reclamation plan map is enclosed showing the expected contour lines. There will be a flat area at the base of the quarried areas [ha[ would be reseeded, also if necessary the step method would be used for the steep areas as described previously in this report. The • slope of the land would be similar to the surrounding area. • 7. Rule 6.4.7. Exhibit G -Water information. There are no surface streams or springs in the affected area. • As explained previously the work decks of each quarry are compacted and contains fines, top -soil, and larger • stones. These work or processing areas are some-what bowl shaped and basically absorb any water that may run off of the bare quarrying portions of the mine. We expect NO problems with run off water. The main problem with water in the whole valley is run off from ALL THE ROADS fN THE VALLEY. Also if you consider all the run off from the: LARGE ROOFS of all the HOMES that have been built in the area in the last 5 yeazs, and all ofthe NEWLY PAVED ROADS THAT ABSORB ABSOLUTELY NOTHING and CONTRIBUTE SIGNIFICANTLY to the run off problem, that would be more than ten times of that which could be attributed to all the quarries combined, working or not , if the water were running directly into the stream that runs into town, which it doesn't . All the quarries that 1 have knowledge of,are built similiar to ours, in that they have work decks or processing areas that absorb the run off that would be attributed to the open or bare areas of the actual quarring area. The Town of Lyons' water problem is directly related to all the new homes and development that they and Boulder County have allowed in the mouth of the valley. • 8. Rule 6.4.12. Exhibit L -RECLAMATION COSTS; Please see exhibit L included with packet. The Bond and Letter of Credit from the Berthoud National Bank acknowledging the liability at $6840.00. See enclosed exhibit L. 9. Rule 6.4.13. Exhibit M Boulder County application for Special Use. See enclosed appliction . A form has been filed with the Dept. of Health in regard to stormwater and air polution. Copy enclosed. • 10.6.5.(4) Geotechnical stability Exhibit: Enclosed find information from VIBRA-TECH which was re- quested by Arkins Park for the Loveland quarries. There should be NO RISKS FOR FOUNDATIONS OR WELLS fN THE AREA CAUSED BY THE LOW VELOSITY BLASTING such as is done by the Arkins Park Stone Company. See enclosed information. • I I. Additional information to letters of complaint: There no haTardas materials on the quarry site, our sites are monitored by MSHA, our quarries do not endanger any wild life, they, in fact provide open space for them that has been destroyed by all oFthe recent homes built in the area. We carry fve extinguishers in our company supplied trucks for transportation of personel or products. All our supervisory employees are re- • quired to attend first aid and c.p.r. classes and refresher classes at least once per year. Safety is a priority. • Sincerely, • Judy & Neil Spragueand Employees of Arkins Park Corporation.