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RECEIVED <br />NAFFEE <br />OUNTY <br />OlORA00 <br />CHAFFEE COUNTY <br />PLANNING & ZONING DEPARTMENT <br />PHONE (719) 539-221 Sirision ~f Minerals and Geology <br />FAX (719) 539-7442 <br />P.O. BOX 699 <br />SALIDA, CO 81201 <br />WEBSITE www.chaffee-county.com <br />JUN 3 0 2003 <br />June 27. 2003 <br />Mr. Carl Mount <br />Colorado Division Minerals and Geology <br />1313 Sherman Street, Room 215 <br />Denver. CO 80203 <br />Subject: Kerr and Son Jesse Lee Pit <br />Permit Number M-84-043 <br />Dear Mr. Mount: <br />Permit #: ~f.3 Confidental?: <br />Class: Type-Seq.: <br />From: To: ~'~~ <br />Doc. Nam . <br />Doc. Date (if no date st p): s'o~~ <br />This letter is to request some further information regarding the subject mining operation located <br />south of Buena Vista in Chaffee County, Colorado. <br />I spoke yesterday with Barb Chiappone in your office regarding the history of the permit, and <br />she suggested I contact you to address further questions and to obtain additional information on <br />the following: <br />1. The State database indicates the commodity being mined is AU, or gold. The pit <br />operator is attempting to sell sand and gravel out of the pit. If the sand and gravel is <br />a by-product of the gold mining and not a permitted commodity, it is our <br />understanding that the permit would require modification. If the state permit requires <br />modification, a new County permit will also be required. <br />2. We request information regarding surface and ground water protections in place for <br />the pit. Due to the proximity to the Arkansas River, there are concerns about the <br />potential for contamination or additional sediment load to the river. <br />3. Additionally, we are attempting to obtain information regarding pit operations. <br />Crushing operations are now occurring at the pit, which is not in compliance with <br />County zoning and land use regulations. Any information regarding operational and <br />permit history would be appreciated. <br />We appreciate your assistance in this matter. Please feel free to contact us at 719-539-2218 if <br />you have any questions or require further information. <br />Sincerely, <br />1 <br />on Reimer <br />County Engineer and Planning Director <br />cc: Kathy Leinz, County Co-Administrator <br />