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Letter of Objection and Protest: M2008006 <br />May 1, 2008 <br />airborne particulate matter and air pollution at our residence and in our <br />neighbofiood. The operator, at a minimum, should be required to monitor and <br />report to authorities the air quality at the site and surrounding areas, limit hours of <br />operation, control contamination of the surrounding areas by equipment and <br />trucks, and process the mined materials offsite. <br />Comment Six Water Quality Control: The proposed operation has the potential <br />to impact the ground water in the area. The operator should be required to <br />demonstrate it is in compliance with ground water quality standards established <br />by the Water Quality Control Commission at points of compliance and provide a <br />plan for water usage and replacement. <br />Comment Seven, Wildlife: The proposed operation has the potential to impact <br />the safety and protection of wildlife on the proposal site, processing site and <br />access roads. A study should be required from the Colorado Division of Wildlife <br />which encompasses not only the proposed site and operations, but also the <br />impact on the Frank Wildlife Area, the Poudre River and Trail areas and the <br />resident areas. Restrictions should then be instituted accordingly. <br />Comment Eis~ht Length of Permit: If the Board approves the proposed operation <br />in any manner, the length of time permitted for the operation should be severely <br />limited. A four year permit period would extend the adverse effects and <br />agrievement to us and other residents in the area. This length of time would <br />further impact our property values. The proposal site is approximate{y forty four <br />acres. The resources and experience of the proposed operator are significant as <br />it operates Wellington Downs, a major mining facility within approximately 3.7 <br />miles of the proposal site. if an operating permit is to be granted, we suggest, at <br />a maximum, an operating permit not to exceed one year w~h no onsite <br />processing or storage. Additionally, if an operating permit is granted, a definite <br />timeline should be set for operations and reclamation at the site in order to <br />minimize the affect on us, the neighbofioods and surrounding areas. <br />Comment Nine Processing and Storage of Materials: If the Board approves the <br />proposed operation in any manner, the onsite processing and storage of onsite <br />and offsite mined materials should be prohibited or severely limited. The size of <br />the proposed operation would seem inappropriate for such activities. The <br />location, neighbofiood and environmental concerns, traffic and other issues <br />would be even more severely, dramatically and negatively impacted by onsite <br />processing and storage. <br />Comment Ten. Aesthetics: A gravel pit operation is unattractive and dangerous, <br />especially if it is allowed to operate in a populated area. If the Board approves <br />the proposed operation in any manner, detailed professional landscaping, safety, <br />security and aesthetic plans, acceptable to all parties, should be required. <br />3 <br />