2008-05-02_PERMIT FILE - M2008006 (2)

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Letter of Objection and Protest: M2008006 May 1, 2008 subdivisions of Ridge West, Bison Ridge, High Pointe Estates and Steeplechase. It is an area with significant population of all ages that enjoy a quality of life. The Frank State Wildlife Area is northeast of the River West subdivision. River West was established in approximately 1999. The property of the proposed mining operation was purchased by SerFer Land Ventures LLC in 2006. COMMENTS Comment One: The application should be denied in total. The location of the proposed mining operation is inappropriately close and/or adjacent to previously developed residential areas of significant population, the Cache la Poudre River, the Poudre River Trail, the Frank State Wildlife Area and environmentally sensitive areas. We maintain the proposed operation presents significant dangers to the health, safety, child welfare, environment, property values, aesthetics and quality of life for ourselves and other residents in the area. Comment Two, _Traffic: The proposed operation would significantly increase commercial traffic and construction traffic, which is already an issue of serious concern, along CR 13 and Hwy 392. CR 13 is the only access to the subdivisions of River West, Ridge West, High Pointe Estates, Bison Ridge and individual residences as well as the wildlife and public access areas. It is partial access for residents of Steeplechase. Further, CR 13 is on numerous school bus routes. Related issues such as stop lights, acceleration and deceleration lanes, bike paths, additional parking for public areas, restricted truck traffic, restricted southbound CR 13 truck use, material spillage, compression brake usage and speed limits must be addressed. Comment Three, Noise: The proposed operation would offensively increase noise levels in the neighboring areas. Days and hours of operation should be severely limited. Processing of material on site should be forbidden. Mined materials should be required to be removed from the site in the wet stage. In the event some processing is permitted, it should be restricted to sorting of the materials only. In the event crushing of the material on site is permitted, the crusher should be required to be located in the pit itself and the noise abated with shields. Comment Four, Flood Plain: The proposed operation is completely whin the floodplain and therefore has the potential to cause interruption to the flow of flood waters. We are concerned that interruption of the flood plain can cause serious risk to our property and the property of our neighbors and subdivision as well as the health and safety of everyone. Appropriate studies should be completed and guidelines instituted to insure the sanctity of the Flood Plain and safe conditions during a flood event. Comment Five Dust Airborne Particulate Matter and Air Pollution: The proposed operation has the capability of sign~cantly increasing the dust, 2