2001-12-17_REPORT - M1983067 (13)

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Banks and Gesso, LLC Conditional Use Permit: 1. Will the conditional use comply with the requirements of the Zoning Regulations in the area in which it is to be located? The proposed sand and gravel mine will comply with all applicable zoning regulations permitting mining operations, as well as any subsequent conditions applied to the Conditional Use Permit by Adams County. 2. Will the conditional use be consistent with the purposes of the Zoning Regulations and with the Comprehensive Plan? According to Special Publication 5-8: Atlas of Sand, Gravel, and Quany Aggregate Resources of Colorado Front Range Counties, the subject property lies within the County's Mineral Conservation Overlay Zone District. The mine and reclamation plan as proposed does maintain consistency with the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinances of the County. The proposed Conditional Use Permit will comply with all zoning regulations and ultimately results in open space (a lined reservoir). The proposed open space is complementary to the existing agricultural character of the area, the South Platte River, and County open space. No variance or waiver of any development standard is requested. 3. Will the conditional use be compatible with the surrounding area, harmonious with the character of the neighborhood, not detrimental to the immediate area, not detrimental to the future development of the area, and not detrimental to the health, safety, or welfare of the inhabitants of the area and the County? The proposed sand gravel mine will not be detrimental to the immediate area or cause any permanent adverse impacts to the surrounding community. The proposed use will be of benefd to the community and County. The proposed project should be viewed in terms of its ultimate result of a lined water storage reservoir. As an open spacehlvater reservoir views of the mountains will be preserved. Moreover, the South Platte River will benefd through the retention of a high quality wildlife area that is protected from any potential future adjacent intrusive or urbanized development. Adams Counly-CUP, Rezonlnp, Flnel Plat Stapecoech Mline.01015 Mob0e Prerpbc concrete, Inc Norembar, 2001 12