2007-12-14_PERMIT FILE - M2000030

• Permit No: M2000030
• IBM Index Class Name: PERMIT FILE
• Doc Date: 12/14/2007
• Doc Name: Comments
• From: Elam Construction, Inc.
• To: Joe Coleman
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

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Joe Coleman
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Durango, Colorado 81303
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I just want to thank you for meeting me at your home on November 30 to discuss issues raised in
your letter to the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety.
Hopefully, the maps I provided clear up the confusion regarding the location of the proposed
mine expansion relative to your property.
The following summarizes other issues you raised:
1. Noise Elam is currently permitted by La Plata County and the State of Colorado
to operate a gravel pit and asphalt plant at its current location. After hearing of
concerns regarding noise generated by its asphalt plant operations, Elam increased
the height and length of a berm along the northern boundary of the facility to
provide better buffering of this noise. The current and proposed gravel operations
will be located within the confines of the gravel pit to minimize noise.
2. Truck Traffic The primary truck traffic originating from the current site is for the
shipment of asphalt materials to regional paving projects. A lesser amount for
hauling gravel materials. Unless there are extenuating circumstances, Elam is
allowed to haul only during its normal operating hours (7 AM to 6 PM).
3. Hours of Operation As discussed above, Elam is restricted to operations within
this period. Elam management has made it clear to its employees that operating
activity outside of these hours is prohibited. In the event you observe activity
violating this restriction, Elam has provided below the names and contact
information of Elam management team.
Chuck Foutz
Durango Area Manager
Office: [phone]
Cell: [phone]
Gayle Lyman
Property Manager
Office: [phone]
Cell: [phone]
Matthew Elam
Vice President
Office: [phone]
Cell: [phone]
Should you have further concerns or questions, please feel free to contact me or any of the Elam
management team listed above.
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Matt Ca~ahan y
Consultant/ Agent for Elam Construction, Inc.
Xc: K. Pickford, DBMS
G. Lyman, M. Elam, Elam Const.
Matt Carnahan - 15 W. Mill Street, Ste 214 - P O Box 1951 - Bayfield, Colorado 81122
[phone] Fax: [phone]