PERMFILE102608

• Permit No: M2000080
• IBM Index Class Name: Permit File
• Doc Date: 7/11/2000
• Doc Name: BOARD OF CNTY COMMISSIONERS PUBLIC HEARING
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

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The Division of Wildlife has submitted comments following a visit to the site. (See
attached letter dated June 22, 2000. The Division identifred two primary impacts, the
first is the increase in activity and the loss of habitat as the site is mined. They
recommend four (4} means of mitigation, two of which have already been addressed,
1) they recommend a setback to the newly graded road on the western boundary which
is already part of this proposal. 2) They recommend mining from east to west The
applicant consultants and the applicant agree to keep the mining activity moving from
west to east increasing the distance from residences over time. 3} Moving the egress
road on the south and east. 4} Control of noxious weeds, which will be addressed
through a weed management practice agreed upon by appropriate agencies. Staff
recommends that all outstanding concerns by the DOW be addressed prior to any
approval of this application.
h. Ensure that the amenities provided adequately enhance the quality of life in
the area, by creating a comfortable and aesthetically enjoyable environment
through conventions such as, the preservation of mountain views, the creation of
landscaped open areas, and the establishment of recreational activities.
There are no requirements for on-site amenities with a mining operation in an
agricultural area.
h. Enhance the useable open space in Arapahoe County and provide sufFreienf
unobstructed open space an recreationa! area to accommodate a project's
residents and employees.
There are no requirements for open space with a mining operation in an agricultural
area.
Mineral Resource Area
This application is subject to the Mineral Resource Areas Regulations for Areas of
Special Interest (Section 1, Subpart D -Areas and Activities of Special Interest). The
purpose of these regulations are to protect and administer mineral resources within
Arapahoe County in accordance with State Regulations (See Section 101.01.41 for
details.)
This proposal is governed by Section 101.01.05(2), which regulates applications for
"development of a mineral resource area without the intention of exploration or
extraction of minerals," The applicant is required to provide evidence that the
development plan will present no obstacle to extraction of the mineral resource on or
under the subject property or evidence that the proposed development will be of a
greater economic value than the minerals present.
The subject site is identified as having a lignite deposit approximately 30 feet below the
surface as shown on the Arapahoe County Mineral Resource Map. The lignite area