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-- ~` Rp~{~e~' EXI~BITE ~~ RECLAMATION PLAN Section 1-General Description The plan for reclamation of this site is to create an unlined reservoir, consisting of two open water ponds. Overburden materials removed during mining will be returned to the pit to create the two separate ponds from the one mining pit. In addition, a smaller, unlined pond will be created on the west side of the site. The surrounding areas will be reseeded and planted in a manner intended to help sustain riparian corridor-type natural habitat for plant and animal species. Grasses, trees and shrubs will be planted consistent with this intent. Section 2 -Comparison to Adjacent Land Uses The proposed reclamation plan is intended to fit into and compliment adjacent land uses. On the north side of the site is an existing gravel extraction operation. The ultimate development for this property has not been determined, however, the reclamation plan calls for two open water ponds and about an equal area of undeveloped open space. To the south of the proposed site is another extraction operation. This site will be reclaimed as an open water pond also. To the west is a residence surrounded by reclaimed gravel pits that have been restored to open water and habitat. To the east, seven residences are located on the opposite side of Larimer County Road 19 from the proposed site. The proposed reclamation plan will provide an amenity to the existing adjacent residences as well as any potential building development to the north. To the south, the plan will provide connectivity for wildlife to the Cache La Poudre River corridor. No conflicts between the final reclamation plan and adjacent land uses are expected. Section 3 -Comparison with Applicable DMG Requirements Materials Handlin¢ The reclamation area will be graded as shown in Exhibit F-Reclamation Plan Map. Substantial grading will be limited to the immediate vicinity of the pit. All subsoils, topsoils and overburden will be native materials and will be used in the reclamation grading to provide slope material and growth medium. At no location will the slope be steeper than 3: 1. There are no known toxic materials in the proposed fill material. Grading will be done with scrapers, dozers, sheepsfoot compactors, and blades as needed. The final contours will be smoothly transitioned to minimize erosion, and compacted to minimize the hazazd of unstable slopes. Final grading, planting and seeding will commence in a timely manner to minimize soil erosion. No swimming area is planned for the reclaimed reservoir.