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Transporting Materials to Existing Processing Area The application states that Lafarge is not proposing to haul any material from the site. Please provide more information on the conveyor to the processing area. For example, where the conveyor be located? How high will it be? Will it be covered? Contact with the Community As we mentioned, residential development in this area is steadily increasing. The Town requests that the applicant describe a mechanism for resolving community issues and concerns throughout the life of the mining operation. Idaho Creek Setback The Frederick Comprehensive Plan shows the Idaho Creek corridor as a "sensitive wildlife area" The Town strongly recommends a minimum 100' setback from the Creek. Final Reclamation -Wildlife Habitat The application states that the property will be reclaimed as wildlife habitat. The Town commends the applicant for considering the wildlife. In order to maximize the wildlife benefits on the site the Town requests the applicant: • Replace 12" of topsoil, rather than 3" to 6" to provide a more suitable environment for plant establishment. ^ Vary the shoreline slopes (predominately 4:1 or 5:1, up to 10:1 in wetland zones) and create irregular shoreline and shallow areas to help diversify the plant life and broaden the types of wildlife habitat and cover available. Plant clusters of trees and shrubs for cover, food and habitat for wildlife. Select native species that provide food and cover throughout the year such as Common Chokecherry, American Plum, Silver Buffaloberry, Threeleaf Sumac, Western Snowberry and Western Sandcherry. Irrigate revegetated areas (including the trees and shrubs) until they are established. When possible, place rock piles along portions of the shoreline slopes to create additional wildlife habitat and reduce wind and surficial erosion. Re-evaluate seed mix The applicant is proposing anon-native seed mix for final reclamation. In order to maximize the benefit to wildlife, the Town strongly recommends using a native seed mix. The seed mix should include Blue Gramma, Western Wheatgrass, Little Bluestem and Green Needlegrass, Sideoats Gramma. The applicant should also consider using a native shoreline seed mix rather than solely relying on the volunteer establishment of plants. This will likely result in a weed patch rather than the desirable native species. The weeds will spread to adjacent areas and compete with the upland seeds the applicant is trying to establish. In addition, it has been our experience that Lewis' Page 2 Residential development adjacent to northern property line. Two large raptors in tree on western boundary.