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• Public Meeting Summary Wednesday, May 4, 1983 Page five Comments, Questions, and Responses Question: Couldn't an overpass be built on a fill through CWI's orchard north of Highway 133? Response: The overpass could not he constructed at this site without block- ing in the properties located at the corner of Steven's Gulch and State Highway 133. Also, some private property would need to be purchased, Kathy Gordon presented impacts of comparison criteria of the various alter- natives, Alternative #1 -Full Conveyor Alternative N2 - Pneumatic Capsule Pipeline, and Alternative #3 - Aerial Tramway 1. Air Quality -Minimal impact would occur from these alternatives. 2. Geoloyy and Minerals - No impact would occur as no mineral reserves are located within the area. 3. Soils - Approximately ten acres of soil surface would be disturbed, Topsoil would he salvaged and stored, impacts from erosion and sedi- mentation would occur. 4. Surface Water - Sedimentation of surface water may occur. 5. Groundwater - An alluvial valley floor was identified at the area of the train loadout. The hydrologic functions of the alluvial valley would have to be restored following cessation of operations of the mine, 6. Ve~et~ati~on - After removal of vegetation for construction, landscape scars would be created. The stripping of vegetation v,ould also cause erosion and sedimentation. 7. Threatened and Endangered Plants, Animals, and Fishes - No known threatened and endangered plants, animals, or fishes exist within the areas affected by these alternatives. No eagles' nests are located within these areas. 8, Wildlife - A decrease in natural habitat would occur with the construc- tion of the alternatives. A shift in movement of the animals might also occur because of fencing, increased stress during construction would also occur. 9, Cultural/Historical Values - No known cultural or historical resources are in the area of these alternatives. 1(1. Visual Resource Mana ement - Long-term impacts as a result of the straight ine form, focal element and color contrasts will occur with these alternatives. 11. Recreation Values - Some impact on hunting, hiking, and four-wheel recreation va ues will occur alony these transportation routes. Approximately one-third of the area is private property, however. 12. Noise - A low level, constant sound of the belt and power stations might occur. Warniny horns are also a noise impact of the conveyor belt. 13. Special Desiynated Areas - There are no known special desiynated areas alony the routes of these alternatives.