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<br />. ,;; i- " <br />Division of Minerals and Geology <br />Mined Land Reclamation Board <br />Mr. James Dilly <br />1313 Sherman Street, Room 215 <br />Denver, CO 80203 <br />n~ <br />~~.F;l,/1=~ ~, <br />FEB 28 1994 <br />L.~P•f~,...v <br />cr rn,:~tr~': <br />c L~~.,,. <br />Topic: Comments and concerns in regards to the United Companies of Mesa <br />County, Inc., application fora 112 permit ,asphalt plant, and concrete <br />production in Montrose County. <br />From: Citizens to Preserve Scenic 550 South <br />crb Todd J. Richardson -Spokesman <br />21700 Hwy. 550 S. <br />Montrose, CO 81401 <br />(303) 249-5741 <br />Dr. Mr. Dilly, <br />As stated in the topic heading, this letter is being submitted to you and the "Board" <br />in response to the notification to adjacent land owners and public notices in the Daily <br />Press (of Montrose) by United Companies. We hope that the following text of this letter <br />will warrant a hearing / or a review by the "Board" over the concerns outlined by local <br />citizens of the Montrose community and of our group of local land owners. <br />The following outlined concerns stem from a hub of 18 surrounding landowners whc <br />are the spokespersons of a large and growing number a Montrose County residents <br />from whom you will be hearing from personally in the near future. <br />A. Loss o! Scenic Value <br />1. We are located 10 miles north from the entrance to a scenic byway <br />2. Surrounding businesses solely rely on the majesty and beauty of our <br />area attractions (i.e. campground, bed & breaMast, outdoor adventures <br />and outfitting, chuck wagon, and retreats). <br />3. Uncompahgre River walk and bike (right -ot-way has been <br />obtained and planned over a year from United's application). This <br />path passes directly in front of the proposed mine/asphalt/ concrete <br />land. <br />B. Diminished Property Values <br />We are in the most highly requested area of the Uncompahgre Valley <br />real estate. Values are at the highest ever, due to the area's character of <br />agriculture, majestic views of the San Juan Mountains, the Cimarrons, the <br />Uncompahgre Plateau, and the Uncompahgre River. The proposed "out- of- <br />character" operation will have tremendously adverse effects during <br />operation" on real estate and quality of living. <br />