2003-04-10_REVISION - M1999034 (2)

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' - Karen Topper ~~ 8120 E. 104m Avenge Henderson, CO 80640 (303)838-5636 Apri13, 2003 ~~ RECEa~1ED AF~3. 4 ,'"~3 Division of Minerals and Geology Division of Minerals and Geology ~~ ~ 313 Sherman Street, Room 215 Denver, CO 80203 ~6 ~ ~~ ~~~ Attn. Reclamation Permit Application Manager RE: Aggregate)(ndastries - WRC, Inc. ~/ Cooley Reservoir and Fallon Wildlife Area Amendment No. l - Jeronimna Property Amendment to Permit No. M-99-034 Deaz Sirs: I would 1$ce to be placed on record as an objector to Aggregate Industries -WRC, Inc. (AI) regular (112) operation reclamation permit application amendment to existing permit M-99.-034. In registering this objection, I wish to be notified and a part of all future notices, meetings, hearings, etc. regarding this permit application. As referenced inexhibit O ofthe:applicant's-application document, I own property (identified as parcel I in exhibit C-1) directly adjacent to the northeast boundary of Amendment No. 1 Area. This property wnsisting of slightly over 4 acres of land 17(fI1QPC r~ ea't~dence, a~etora~e harn_ an nL ~ildi g, and~hre~water_~~1T~el1s.. ThiS.propeLtybas been in my family for over 40 years. My concerns and comments regarding the applicants proposed mining operation include: 1) inconsistencies in the permit application documents, 2) injury to decreed water rights, 3) issues of water quality, 4) lack of adequate slope stability evahiation, and 5) compliance with the Endan_gered__ _ _ _ _ --~pceies-Act a r o grega a ustne~Ro rt Fleming of ADCO Consulting at the property to further discuss the miming plan. At that time, I was told that there bad not been any additions, changes, or deletions to the application documents (undated) provided to me. Therefore, I assume I heave the cinrent permit application document and will comment on its content. The residence structure and outbuilding on my property aze located approximately 40-feet east of the -4mr^a^^P^*3`Is1-Area.beuadary. ~hestoragebarnis-directly adjacent to-.the propertyboundar3~. One bedrock aquifer well (permit no. 2455), permitted for domestic water supply, and one alluvial aquifer well (permit no. 2456), permitted for lawn irrigation, are Housed within the same vault structure and located approximately 30-feet east of the property boundary. Our field irrigation well, permit no. 32883, is an alluvial aquifer well that was adjudicated December 31, 1972. Exhibit C-2, mining plan map, supports the mining plan documented, in Exhibit D of the application. In paragraph 3 of the mining notes and restrictions of Exhbit C-2 it is stated, "No dewatering will occur, and below the water level, drag lines, bacl:hoes, and/or dredges shall be employed for mining." This statement is inconsistent with the text of pazagraph 3 on page 2 of the permit application document, which states, "The lakes may be partially dewatered, ...". My decreed irrigation well is utilized to irrigate crops on the adjacent field. Given the proposed 35-feet setback of adjacent property, this well will be approximately 65-feet from the active mining area. If the