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Julio Iturreria July z9, 1983 Page a commenced again in Ig81 subsequent to Robinson's Application to the Mined Land Reclamation Division for a IIZ Permit, that this was a resumption of an old use of the property. This interruption of some 3o years is more than sufficient under the law to constitute a termination of the nonconforming use which may have prevailed prior to the Igso's. Again, reference is made to the materials sent to you and more particularly, Page 9 of the December Io, 198o Application wherein Robinson represents that the mining and stockpiling of the clay "will take two to three months, once per year." With the nature of the operation as stated, along with Mined Land Reclamation Inspectors' Reports indicating that as of January 14, Ig81 no mining of any kind was in progress, it is our information and belief that Robinson has ceased on many occasions to continue the nonconforming mining use for a period in excess of sixty days in direct violation of the November 15, 1982 Douglas County Zoning Resolution, specifically Part 1, Section 5, Nonconforming Uses and Buildings, subparagraphs C,z: "If any such nonconforming use of land is discontinued for any reason for a period of more than sixty (60) consecutive days, a subsequent use of such land shall conform to the provisions of this Resolution and amendments." As you know, Robinson's initial Application to the Mined Land Reclamation Board for open pit mining affected 17.39 acres. Presently pending is an Amended Application requesting an additional 48.52 acres of land for mining purposes. In a recent conversation with Mr. Kreutz, we are informed that the Planning Department has taken a position with Robinson Brick & Tile Company that the expansion from the 17.39 acres to 65.91 acres is in violation of the zoning resolutions. We are somewhat taken back by your position in that it allows the continuation of open pit mining, which is unquestionably a resumption of anew use not in conformity with the District zoning, on the 17.39 acres. Therefore, as property owners in Douglas County, we appreciate your efforts regarding the proposed increase in mining activity, but believe that your efforts should be expanded to include the total problem based upon the points of law previously suggested. Your failure to take such action, and to do so immediately, is going to result in the destruction of some of the most beautiful property, not only in Colorado, but in the world. If it is truly the County's purpose and intent for establishing land use classifications to promote the health, safety, convenience, and aesthetics, and welfare of the present and future residents of the County as sta~~n Part 1, Section 1, subparagraph A, of the November 15, 1982 Zoning Resolution, then you will take immediate action to protect the aesthetics of Roxborough Park immediately. We stand ready, willing and able to assist you in any manner that we can. After you have had an o ortunity to digest the contents of this letter, we wish to meet with you and further discuss this matter and be informed concerning your proposed action.