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<br />Location and Setting <br />~~ <br />Exhibit D - Minim Plan <br />This is an application for a Regular 112 permit to mine gravel at a <br />site located in Montrose County approximately 2.5 miles northwest of <br />Montrose. The site is on a low terrace formed by the historic occupation <br />of the UncarQ~ahgre River. However, the area to be mined lies several <br />hundred west of the modern location of the river at its closest approach. <br />The upper surface of the area to be mined has minimal relief, ranging from <br />nearly level to about one percent. The surrounding land uses to the north, <br />west and south are primarily agricultural. Riverbottom land lies to the <br />east. <br />Access <br />An existing access is located directly off Lasalle Road (a county <br />road), along the south side of the affected area. A river crossing, either <br />by bridge and/or conveyor, located on the northeast side of the site, will <br />be constructed and also used for access and transporting materials from the <br />site. The Exhibit C map illustrates the permit area, access and other <br />pertinent features. <br />Soil Salvage <br />Topsoil will be stripped and stockpiled for use in reclamation. The <br />depth of the surface soil suitable for use in reclamation, and <br />corresponding depth to be stripped, depends on location on site but <br />generally ranges from about four to 12 inches (weighted average of about <br />seven inches). <br />The Exhibit C map included herein illustrates the anticipated <br />locations of topsoil stockpiles. All stockpiling will occur near the <br />-4- <br />