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<br />the prior phase is reclaiming. From the "Phasing Reclamation and Operations Plan" <br />approved by Eagle County, it is stated that "the maximum area of disturbance allowed at <br />any one time will be 30 acres, excepting the permanent facilities on Phase 1 and any <br />access roads: ' Phase 1 is anticipated to begin June, 1998. <br />(f) Depth of mining vazies from 0-25' below existing ground. The deposit to be mined <br />consists of mixed alluvium derived primazily from sedimentary rocks. According to the <br />SCS Soils Survey, the alluvium should consist of: stony sandy loam, stony loamy coarse <br />sand, gravelly clay loam, sand, gravel and cobbles. The depth of the sedimentary deposit <br />is anticipated to be deeper than the mining depth. The overburden will generally have a <br />high content of gypsum. The overburden may also contain a fine sandy loam, gypsiferous <br />shale, loamy sand, silt loam and clay loam. The overburden depth can range from 0 <br />inches to 60 inches. A portion of the overburden and topsoil will be' placed along the <br />southern property boundary to provide a visual barrier from the Highway 6 traffic. <br />(g) The primary commodities to be mined from this pit aze sand and gravel. The intended <br />use of these sands and gravels include various grades of road base material, cement, <br />concrete and asphalt. <br />(h) It is not anticipated that any incidental products will be excavated from the site. <br />