2011-05-12_PERMIT FILE - M2011028 (3)

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S) The development will not adversely change the character of the neighborhood. The development will be compatible with the adjacent uses at the airpark, as those uses and a gravel pit are considered industrial. Residential uses located adjacent to the entrance to the project site will be affected by the increase in traffic. The operations themselves are not located in close proximity to residential uses; however, neighbors are concerned that heavy truck traffic along La Posta Road will change the character of the neighborhood for these residences. The applicant has represented they will mitigate disturbances. 6) The development will not significantly disturb the privacy of neighbors., Residences along La Posta Road will be impacted by increased truck traffic. The operations themselves are not anticipated to disturb the privacy of neighbors. The applicant is proposing to upgrade elements of La Posta Road to accommodate the increase in truck traffic. Consistency with the La Plata County Comprehensive Plan The Extractive Resources Chapter 10 of the Comprehensive Plan that was to be finalized in 2002 was never completed. However, the one goal listed on page 10.1 is "To Balance the Economic Benefits of La Plata County's Resource Extraction Industry with the Need to Minimize its Impacts on County Residents and the Physical Environment." With proper mitigation, this proposal can minimize the impacts to the county residents and the physical environment. Consistency with the City of Durango Comprehensive Plan The City of Durango Comprehensive Plan indicates development in the La Posta Road area will be guided by the La Posta Road Area Plan; however, the La Posta Road Area Plan has not been adopted as of the writing of this report The City of Durango Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map indicates the project area is to be generally industrial. The southern portion of the project area, approximately where the access road will cross, is designated Rural Residential. The Industrial Land Use category description states that the land use designation permits mining, gas production, batch plants and manufacturing uses with outdoor operations. The Rural Residential category is for private residential lots served by well and septic systems. VI. STRATEGIC PLAN CORE STRATEGY NEXUS The project may promote the La Plata County Compass core strategy for economic vitality if the operator employs residents of La Plata County. In addition, the project will need to mitigate impacts to air and water and other consequences of the excavation activities on the environment in order to meet the core strategy of Healthy Natural Environment. VII. ADJACENT LAND OWNER AND MINERAL OWNER NOTIFICATION AND RESPONSE The applicant has met the requirements for mineral owner notification. Neighbors within one half mile of the subject property, as well as any other interested parties who supplied contact information were notified of the proposed project. To date, several comments have been received from either adjacent landowners or other concerned parties via email, letters, and telephone calls. Comments received in writing have been attached to this staff report. In addition, two neighborhood compatibility meetings were held, on June 14, 2010, and July 29, 2010. Summaries of these meetings are attached to this staff report. VIII. AGENCY COMMENTS Agency request for comments packets were mailed within two business days of the acceptance of the submittal on May 11, 2010. Project No. 2010-0055 Animas Glacier Gravel Class II Page 11 of 21 EA/TH "i t e2ra1T11.1che COYISIE- .? ,t'i0l" I t%3 _ A"(r-IAS C-LAC-lE2 (fZ"el..r Ac.?tP.??T M - PAGIE M 13