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Attachment 12 page 5 • EXHIBIT 2 -IMPACT ANALYSIS Overview Colorado Revised Statutes (C.R.S. 34-32.5-100 et seq.) recognize that limestone building materials are a valuable, important natural resource and use of the resource is imperative, before other development of a site can be pursued. There had been some stone removed years ago from this azea. We realized that there was enough stone to sell, so am applying for a permit to start a business and provide material for the building and landscaping industry in our market area. This material will primarily be used for building home, retaining walls and landscaping for both private homes and businesses. Detailed quarrying and reclamation plans are included in the copy of the Mined Land Reclamation Board Reclamation Permit application that is part of this application, (EXHIBIT 4) A vicinity map showing the location of the permit area in relation to surrounding areas is included in this packet. Attachment 2 shows the pre-mining conditions (which was probably mined in the 20 or 30's at the site and the location where quarrying will start. The Map Exhibits in the Mined Land Reclamation Boazd pemut show detailed information of how the mining area will be developed in the first stage of quarrying. Note that the site will be graded for use as pasture when quarrying ends. These maps were prepazed in accordance with County guidelines and contain the necessary details outlined in Section 3.06.01,2. We expect quarrying to commence in the Buffalo Stone Quarry in the fall of 2007 • after all permits are obtained and continue for 15 to 20 years depending on the economic conditions of the market area and the actual volume of reserves present. During this time the activities on the site may include but aze not limited to open pit mining, processing, stockpiling and sales of finished product. We expect to use typical quarrying equipment to complete the project which includes but is not limited to, front-end loaders, backhoes, skid loader, and trucks.. Processing will take place on this site with a rock chopper. The material produced will not be washed so little or no water will be used during processing. Water if we need it for dust control will come from water hauled to the site. Reclamation wiil run concurrent with quarrying. This means that once we have a lazge enough area open for quarrying, we will begin to reclaim the site. This will be in compliance with Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board (M.L.R.B.) regulations, since this is the same plan used in our M.L.R.B. pemrit. The permit to be submitted to the M.L.R.B. addresses ail mining and reclamation for the operation. It assures that once quarrying ends the site will be returned to at least its existing condition. The site will be reclaimed back to its present use of rangeland. Reclamation of the site will be finished within 5 years of mining being completed as required in the M.L.R.B. rules and regulations. •