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State of Colorado <br />Division of Reclamation, Safety & Mining <br />1313 Sherman St. Room 215 <br />Denver, Colorado 80203 <br />File /M-2013-007 <br />TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN <br />4/15/13 <br />RECEIVED <br />�PR 7 ? 2013 <br />''DIVISION OF RECLAMATION <br />MINING AND SAFETY <br />Please be advised that the above mentioned application for permit for a <br />proposed gravel pit /strip mine /asphalt plant /concrete plant, is opposed due to <br />the following <br />1. The land is zoned Rural /Ag. <br />2. The area is a regular migration route for Elk and Mule deer. <br />3. The land is located less than a mile from Hwy 550, and this mining operation <br />will directly affect residents on the only access road (T Road), and also <br />residents within an approximate 10 square mile area. The resulting loss of <br />property values, plus heavy truck traffic, dust and asphalt odor is <br />unacceptable. <br />4. Hwy 550 is a two -lane, already dangerous highway, which would become <br />even more of a hazard with the added heavy truck traffic. <br />5. There are already three gravel pit /mining operations within a 20 mile radius. <br />6. Does the State of Colorado actually need one more strip mine along a <br />beautiful mesa, which is seen by heavy tourist traffic both summer and <br />winter? <br />1 send this letter in the hope that you, our elected and appointed officials, will <br />take note, and strive to maintain the quality of life and beauty of the land, and <br />deny this application for permit to those who seek it only for greed, and self - <br />benefit. <br />Respectful1 <br />, <br />AMANDA WINSTON <br />20798 Solitude Rd. Montrose, Co. 81403 <br />whe <br />