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999 <br />Rationale for Recommenaatton Yor Approval Over Objections <br />Regular 112 Construction Materials Permit Application, Agile Slone Systems, Inc., <br />Parkdale Project, File No. M-97-054 <br />March 20, 1998 <br />Introduction <br />On Mazch 4, 1998, the Division of Minerals and Geology (DMG) issued its recommendation for approval of <br />Agile Stone Systems' Parkdale Project application, over objections. This document is intended to explain <br />why the DMG was able [o recommend approval over various concerns and reasons for objection to approval. <br />Agile Stone Systems' Parkdale Project application was found complete and considered filed with the Division <br />on July 8, 1997. The application proposes surface mining of gravel, quamed granite aggregate, and quarried <br />sandstone at a site located ] 0 miles west of Canon City, Colorado, in an area just upstream of the confluence <br />of the Arkansas River and Tallahassee Creek. The project area is adjacent to the Union Pacific Railroad <br />which runs along the north side of the river channel. A proposed 54.8-acre gravel extraction azea is located <br />between the river and Tallahassee Creek. A 64.3-acre granite quarry and 3-acre sandstone quarry are located <br />on the opposite side (north) of the creek. The granite and gravel extraction areas are to have their own <br />separate plant and stockpile areas. The operator intends to ship rock products by rail and plans a railroad loop <br />in the gravel plant area and a rail spur to the granite quarry. Both are to be connected to the Union Pacific <br />Railroad. Two bridges are proposed to be constructed over Tallahassee Creek [o carry a road to the sandstone <br />quarry and the rail spur to the granite quarry. <br />The surface and mineral rights are owned by the applicant. <br />Objections <br />The Division received objections from the following individuals and organizations during the initial public <br />comment period. <br />Objector <br />Susan Steers <br />David Burch, Echo Canyon River Expeditions, Inc <br />Joe Greiner, Wilderness Aware <br />Mark N. Brown <br />Jacque J. Brown <br />Dated Date Received <br />7/25/97 8/l/97 <br />8/11/97 faxed 8/14/97 original <br />8/1/97 8/4/97 <br />7/29/97 7/3l/97 <br />7/18/97 7/21/97 <br />