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' EXHIBIT B- INDEX MAP Figure 1, Exhibit B is a general vicinity map showing the proposed site relative to adjacent subdivisions, major transportation corridor; and communities, Because of the site's location within the ' lazger 722 acre parcel, it is relatively isolated from adjacent residential areas. The surrounding ranch is shown to be zoned as RR-3 (Rural Residential-3 acre minimum) in Figure 2,Exhibit B, however a recem request by the land owners to rewne the 722 acres as A-35 (Agricultural-35 acre minimum) was approved by the El Paso County Board of County Commissioners on August 16, 1993. Figure 2, Exhibit C provides a USGS 7rfz minute topographic map illustrating the proposed site area along with prominent natural and man-made features. The region slopes uniformly north ro south, with steeper ' slopes to the east in Black Forest. and to the west very steep mountains of the Rampart Range. Extending eastward from the mountains are a series of forgers (steep narrow ridges). The site is located on one of these fingers with an elevation between 6900 and 7000 feet Generally, Pine Hills, ' Monument, Green Mountain Ranch and upper Gleneagle are located at the same elevation as the proposed site, while I-25 to the east, and Forest Lakes are lower. ' The proposed gravel pit is adjacent to and below (east o~ a previously reclaimed gravel pit with the lower sedimentation pond approximately 460 feet further east The proposed pit will start at the east end of the old pit, mining materials downward and eastward. Preservation of surrounding hillsides and the phasing plan will minimize visual impacts. The proposal includes mitigation of dust, noise, sediment, visual and safety impacts. All impacted land will be regraded with undulating contours and reclaimed with native vegetation. A revised access route from the pit azea to Baptist Road will reduce t traffic safety concerns. The pit should offer residents of the region an average yearly yield of 75,000 tons of high quality gravel. The development of this resource will lower the cost of gravel in the region and increase highway safety by reducing travel distances. A Visibility Site Plan is included in the Appendix ro illustrate a plan view of the surrounding area in which the proposed site can be generally viewed due to topography alone but should not be interpreted ' as an illustration of visually impacted areas. Visibility from homes to the west and south is not possible due [o the terrain. The ridges and hillsides facing Green Mountain Ranch and the Air Force Academy will remain. ' The primary transportation corridor is I-25 approximately 6000 feet east of the site. Views from south of the Baptist Road Interchange ate limited by long distances, oblique viewing angles. on-site ridges and the topography adjacent to the interstate. The gravel pit will be visible, but the views will be limited and fleeting. Funkier north on I-25 the views will be more significant. Mitigating issues include the preserved hillsides on site, the dominance of the mountains in the background and the limited disturbed areas in each phase. All views will be petpendiculaz to the roadway. ' Other transportation corridors include the Old Denver Road and Baptist Road. Old Denver Road runs north from Baptist Road approximately 5000 feet east of the site and offers alternate egress-ingress ' from Montrrnent. This road is screened from the site, north of Baptist Road by a hogback. Further north, the site is visible from the northeast. Baptist Road is adjacent to the site ro the east and south The site is not visible from Baptist Road to the south. Baptists Road heads directly toward the site ' from the east. Eastbound travelers would face the site directly along most of the road. The phasing and hillside preservation plans will limit the impact of these views. ' The primary visual impacts will be for traveler on adjacent roads, westbound Baptist Road (west of I- B-1 1