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3. As concerns the request for ~~regate washing the Gravel Mining Mitigation Standards are silent on the issue of aggregate washing. However, it may be appropriate that the County confirm that the provider of the water (recycled tail water from the irrigated pasture on the property) has agreed to such use in writing; presumably the Farmers Water Development Company. A condition precedent has been provided to address this item. Also, it should be cor frmed that the waste water will be disposed of in conformance with the Colorado Discharge Permit System (CDPS), if applicable. A condition precedent has been provided to address this item. 4. As concerns the request for extended hours of operation for Saturdavsfrom 7:00 a. m. to 5:00 p. m. pursuant to the Gravel Mining Mitigation Standards (§ V. C 4. c., MCZR.), if located within thirteen-hundred and twenty feet (1320) of an existing residence or an existing platted subdivision, gravel mining operations may be extended to include Saturday operations from 7.00 a. m. to 6:00 p. m. where conformance with the more restrictive established noise standards for Saturday gravel mining operations has been demonstrated. Accordingly it appears that the proposed extension of operating hours can be found consistent with the intent of the County's Gravel Mining Mitigation Standards. A condition precedent has been provided to address this item. S. As concerns the current 112 Permit from the Colorado Division o~Minerals and Geology, no documentation has been received to indicate whether or not a permit revision is needed. A condition precedent {tas been provided to address this item. Durinn the review and comment period response was received from the County Engineer CDOT and San Miguel Power. a) San Miguel Power had no comment other than to reiterate their requirement that the operator provide a 20 foot diameter clearance from the base of their pole, then a 2.•1 slope from that clearance. Also, the operator shall maintain a minimum vertical clearance of 18'6" under the distribution line and a minimum vertical clearance of 27'3" under the transmission line. bJ The Colorado Department of Transportation reiterated their concern that the access onto State Highway 145 is inadequate and will require improvement to handle the traffic generated by the mining operation (copy attached). The County Engineer expressed similar concerns; emphasizing that the owner and/or operator of the Angie Pit shall 6e responsible for the cost of any required improvements. IN SUMMARY -Based on the information provided, Staff is reasonably persuaded that the proposed amendments can meet the requirements of Section T! C. of the Montrose County Zoning Resolution (Gravel Mining Mitigation Standards), and that the proposed project, as amended, can be conducted in the best interests of the citizens of Montrose County. Applicable frndings of fact and conditions of approval have been identified for consideration by the Planning Commission, fit is determined that a recommendation of APPROVAL will be forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners. 3