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iii iiuiiiiuiiiiii • Division of Minerals and Geology h1r. Ed Sal a~a.r State Capital Pu d ding Lienver, G_~lorado 80~U3 Dear Mr. Salazar, SEC 2 u 1994 Division u . ............, g (senioQ, As part of the Citizens to Preserve Scenic 5~0 South, I am writing to you in bitter disappointment upon hearing of the e;:pansion of United Companies of Mesa County. As a residential land owner directly across the Uncompahgre River from the proposed e::pansion of the hole, a=_phalt and concrete hot mi:; plant , I am. genuine) v Concerned . F'1 ease allow me to list a few of the most immediate concerns: 1. Effects on wildlife-waterfowl, e14; and deer pop~_rlations, o~_ir si:; ponds of trout, bald eagles cpreyious to United Gravel's arrival, we consistently had three pairs of bald eagles in our immediate area...now we have none) and many many other miscellaneous species. _. Devaluation of property by spoiling the scenic and serene environinent of our neighborhood. 3. Potential health hazards in the farm of e;:cessi~e dr_ist, odor-~, annoying noise early in the morning till late i.n the evening, emmissions and heavy truc4:: traffic. 4. G!uestionable reclamation of the effected area after ten years of mining inot enough top soil to rover the pit, lac4:. of proper ir-rigatior, waters for the promised reseeding) Pv admission of United Companies, the entire valley has ycod aggregate. Whv not locate it in ~ more industrial area NOT our residential neighborhood^ Mr. Salazar, would you want a gravel pit in yo~_rr neighborhood^ It is so ironic to hear United tall:: a "Good neighbor policy" then to see their actions as irresponsible, appauling, deliberately deceptive and =_o insensitive to the people who chose this neighborhood many years ago to raise their families and retire. Than4:: you, e need your help, 4~::vle Fernandez 1897 Uncompahgre Road Montrose. Colo. 814!+1 Ci iU-~4r>-83i i6