PERMFILE115896

• Permit No: M1992074
• IBM Index Class Name: Permit File
• Doc Date: 2/17/1993
• From: CITY OF COLO SPRINGS
• To: DMG
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

WATER DEPARTMENT
Resources & Planning
February 8, 1993
Mr. Jim Dillie
Colorado Division of Minerals and Geology
Department of Natural Resources FEB 1 71993
423 Centennial Building
1313 Sherman Street MINEnn~;, u ~,`~_` J~,
Denver, CO 80204
Dear Mr. Dillie:
The City of Colorado Springs herein submits the enclosed changes
to the Mining Operation Permit Application that was submitted on
July 1, 1992. These changes are in response to your letter dated
August 25, 1992, and the concerns raised by E1 Paso County.
On December 10, 1992, the City received approval from the E1 Paso
County Planning Commission and Board of Commissioners for a
Special Use Permit for the mining operation. During the County
approval process we made minor changes to the mining plan and
sequence to minimize the visual impact on surrounding properties.
The final contours were also revised to improve drainage and
sediment control.
Exhibit "C", Pre-Mininq Plan Map, has been revised by adding the
City limits line for the City of Fountain. The northern portion
of the permit area is within the Fountain City limits which means
it is not under the jurisdiction of E1 Paso County. The County's
concern was that the mining could be done differently in this
small area in the City of Fountain. To satisfy tha*_ concern, the
City of Colorado Springs agreed to submit any changes in the
mining plan for the area inside the City of Fountain to E1 Paso
County for their review and approval. These changes would also
be submitted to the Colorado Division of Minerals and Geology -
Office of Mined Land Reclamation.
Revised Exhibit "D", Mining Plan Map, shows the mining plan and
sequence changes. The power line will be located underground
along the access road. Phases 3 through 6 have been rearranged
so that Phase 3 is at the south end of the permit area and Phases
4, 5, and 6 progress to the north. This revised mining sequence
allows the revegetation on the high bank on the west side of
Phase 2 to become established before it becomes visible during
mining in Phase 6. The high bank should blend with the
surrounding undisturbed area and thus be less noticeable.
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