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-~+- 2. There has been no analysis or provision made to assure containment of toxic contaminated water or waste. Greg W. & Patricia Berens Exhibit G Division Rationale Colorado City Metropolitan District does not plan to store bulk fuel or other bulk petroleum products in the permit area. From review of the proposed mining and reclamation plans, the Division sees no reason to believe that toxic materials will be used or exposed by the operation. 3. The Greenback Cut-throat trout, a fish that is currently protected by the State of Colorado is endangered and has been found in Graneros Creek. Exhibit H Division Rationale Greg W. & Patricia Berens The Colorado Division of Wildlife (DOW) has stated, at the Informal Conference on May 19, 2000, that the Greenback Cut-throat trout is not found in the Graneros Creek in the vicinity of the gravel operation. A letter from the DOW received Februazy 14, 2000 states that "there are no known species of concern in the area..." The DOW asked that the operator stay 300 feet from the creek to protect a riparian habitat and that an artificial wetland in the existing pit be maintained for wildlife. The applicant has met both of these requests by eliminating lot 14 from the application and establishing the wetland azea as land to be unaffected by the mining operation. 4. We are homeowners of property located east of the Colorado City Metropolitan District Mountain Shadow Pit. Our concem is that runoff directed from the pit to Graneros Creek will cause contamination to our well located 25-30 feet from the Creek. We are also concerned about how our house will be affected by additional runoff from the pit. John & Irene De De Exhibit G Division Rationale With the elimination of lot 14 from the conversion application, the size of the watershed contributing runoff to Graneros Creek will not be increased. There will be a minor amount of increased rate of runoff from the gravel pit unprotected (unreclaimed) slopes. However, the applicant proposes to leave a berm of unmined land on the south and southeast pit margins that will detain stormwater runoff for up to 36 hours. The detained water will be allowed to drain to [he county road drainage system at a controlled safe rate through a 6" pipe. The Division believes that this plan, if properly implemented, will protect areas downstream from any increased amount of flooding above that which would occur naturally. AI~~n.anmm~r~mNm-In;n.l t4 Pnrmnob -bin Ao.