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

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