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4-30-03: ~2: 43PM; <br />as mining activities will disrupt all species that live and nest in this area. This habitat is <br />the home of many birds of prey, including but not limited to eagles, hawks, and owls. <br />It is also a nesting area for numerous song birds and provides cover for pheasant, quail <br />and wild turkey. <br />This area also has a wetland component at the east end on Mr. Randy Wolfe's property. <br />It is our concern that since this small wetland area is down-gradient from the mining site, <br />it will dry out further. It is our strong belief that wildlife habitat will be adversely affected <br />in a substantial way, contrary to the Hall-Irwin Corporation's study that concludes little <br />affect on wildlife. <br />Permanent Man Made Structures <br />Since the proposed pennit zone has been adjusted, to remove the 35-acre area across <br />from our homes from the plan, we reserve the right to object regarding the processing <br />area. <br />We planned to submit substantial complaints, as we were within 200 feet of the project's <br />southern boundary. We have been assured by the Hall-Irwin Corporation that this ground <br />will be'removed from their amended application and that the processing azea will be sited <br />at the west end of the mining area. <br />Additionally, our economic study predicts a 20% + -, decrease in our property values due <br />to the adverse affect of the project on our neighborhood. The open green space provided <br />by the agricultural use of the land produces a value increasing environmental amenity. <br />With the loss of this amenity, replaced with large, dusty, excavated areas, our <br />neighborhood is facing a two part stealth tax levied only on the pre-existing homeowners. <br />Commercial Impact <br />There are two large dairy operations located along road 471/2, approximately'/a of a mile <br />south of the mining site. The dairy industry in Weld County has placed the county into <br />one of the top counties in the U.S. for producing fluid milk .The economic importance of <br />this industry extends well beyond the physical dairy plant. <br />We are fearful that if the wells available to these businesses aze adversely impacted, then <br />further economic deprivation will occur. <br />Summary <br />We hope the Boazd will consider our objections to this project in a posirive manner. Also <br />we hope the Boazd will take appropriate steps to protect and promote the health, safety, <br />and general welfare of the people living, working and visiting in our neighborhood. <br />Richazd C. Brown <br />23752 WCR 58 <br />Greeley, Co. 80631 <br />970-356-9153 <br /># 3/ 4 <br />