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Mr. Jack Vaeth _ <br /> October G, 1980 <br /> Page Two <br /> EXHIBIT C <br /> i. The outlines of the pits on the map should reflect the acrenses to be disturbed <br /> as closely as practical. If some of the maps given need to be enlarged to make <br /> this practical, please do so. <br /> '2. Any haul roads constructed to serve the gravel pit alone (not pro-exlst►ng) should <br /> be considered as part of the pit acreages and shown as such. Please clarify this <br /> situation for these pits. <br /> 3. Rather than trying to show all gravel stockpile locations on the maps, please <br /> describe the typical placement of gravel stockpiles In pit areas. <br /> EXHIBIT D. <br /> 1. Wildlife: I Intend to communicate with Jack Vayhinger of the Colorado Division <br /> of Wildlife concerning your statement that the wildlife statement enclosed Is <br /> applicable to all the E1 Paso County gravel pits In the eastern part of the <br /> county. I will express to him the similar natwre of these operations. If he <br /> agrees with this statement, I will accept It. I will also ask him If the same <br /> can be sold for the Dei1acroce pit which Is In a very different part of El Paso <br /> County. You may also wish to contact him In this matter. <br /> Vegetation: Some data on existing vegetation for the E1 Paso County pits should <br /> be provided to the Division. Perhaps the Soil Conservation Service can be contacted <br /> to provide a general statement concerning the existing vegetation, if they are <br /> given the pit locations. <br /> 3. Soils: a. The Wilson and Sokol pits do not semi to be Included on your listing <br /> of pits as organized into soil types. hTilch associations do they fell under <br /> b. The Dellecroce pit seems to be within soil region 2, the Kettle-Pring--Peyton <br /> association rather than the Truckton-Biakeland-Bresser association as on your <br /> list. Into which of the two generals zones would this pit then fit? <br /> EXHIBIT E <br /> 1 . Are the seeding rates as given for the various seed mixes drilled rates? <br /> 2. Is the general reseeding plan to be the one given as a general example In <br /> Exhibit D? In general , the methodology given therein is acceptable. <br /> 3. Although the final reclamation slopes are to be fairly gentle (4:1) , some <br /> mulching would seem to be necessary, especially In a generally arid or seml- <br /> arid environment. A minimum o Q ,ODO lbs. per epere would be a good rate. <br /> 4. A legume should be Incorporated Into all of the various seeding mixes to help <br /> p—ji de long term nitrogen. An example would be Birdsfoot Trefoil at 0.5 ib. <br /> PLS/acre (drilled) . If you contact the SCS concerning existing vegetation, they <br /> may wish to recormiend an appropriate legume. <br /> EXHIBIT F. <br /> The status of the zoning of the Dellacroce pit should be clarified In writing by <br /> the Land Use Department. <br /> I have trit-1 to be comprehensive In my review of these permits. I feel that we can <br /> settle the various outstanding questions on the pits and be ready for the October <br /> meeting. I will be expec Ing your reply at your eerilest convenience. If you have <br /> any questions, please call me. <br /> As per Board recommendation, I will plan to come down to Ei Paso County to visit <br /> some selected pits mined in the past by El Paso County but not now to be ermitted, <br /> In order to evaluate the reclamation of these pits for the Board. I wllf contact <br /> you as to when we can get together. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Mark S. Loye <br /> Reclamation Specialist MSL/Jm <br /> i <br />