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IZ <br />0 0 <br />The Zellitti Fit is an existing open pit gravel mine that has <br />been in use since 1950. The gravel pit was first used in the <br />1950s by Luigi Zellitti for roadway work in the area and on <br />the farm. In 1977 La Plata County mined a 25-acre parcel in <br />this pit. Later in 1978 La Plata County permitted a 5-acre <br />parcel in this area. A 110 mining permit was obtained with <br />the Division of Minerals and Geology (1313 Sherman Street. <br />Room 215, Denver, Colorado, 80203, phone, 303-866-5667). <br />This 110 mining permit *M-80-246 authorized mining and gravel <br />crushing within 9.6 acres. The gravel pit is currently <br />operating under this permit. <br />To meet the gravel needs of a growing La Plata County, <br />Anthony Zellitti is applying for a 112 mining permit which <br />would expand the current 9.6 acre gravel pit to a 36 acre <br />pit. Approximately 1 1/2 acres will be mined and reclaimed <br />for the next 20 years. <br />Alhk The land around Zellitti Pit is primarily used as open <br />rangeland. The affected mining area will be leveled, covered <br />with topsoil, reseeded and returned to rangeland once mining <br />has been completed. There are no residences, barns, sheds or <br />other buildings within 200 feet of the proposed affected area <br />boundary. The closest residence belongs to Anthony Zellitti <br />who is 800 feet away. <br />Lee Ivey, <br />Agent for Anthony Zellitti