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RECEIVED <br /> November 22, 2024 <br /> Division of Reclamation Mining and Safety <br /> DEC 0 2 2024 <br /> 1313 Sherman Street, Room 215 Colorado Division of Reclamation, <br /> Denver CO 80203 Mining and Saftey <br /> Subject: Concerns Regarding Proposed Mining Site <br /> To whom it may concern, <br /> We are writing to express our concerns regarding the proposed mining site that borders our <br /> property to the west. As you may be aware, we already experiencing significant disruptions <br /> from the mining activities occurring to the north of our property. The persistent noise, <br /> particularly from the truck boxes that are not properly secured, has affected our daily life. <br /> Despite our efforts to address this issue with the pit manager, we continue to face these <br /> disturbances. <br /> Additionally, the dust generated from the current operations has made it impossible for us to <br /> use our clothesline, and we find ourselves needing to replace filters in our home far more <br /> frequently. The addition of the proposed mining site is likely to exacerbate these <br /> challenges. <br /> The location of the new site will be directly adjacent to our front door. While we currently <br /> deal with substantial piles of dirt and sand to the north, having similar disturbances right <br /> outside our front door would significantly impact our quality of life. <br /> Moreover, access to our property requires sharing a road that runs through the existing <br /> mining operation. This has posed safety concerns, especially for our grandchildren, who <br /> use to enjoy visiting the property. Although we were promised a separate access road, no <br /> progress has been made in this regard, which often leaves us feeling landlocked and <br /> unable to safely reach our property. <br /> I have attached photographs that illustrate the view from our front door, the location of our <br /> property in relation to the sand piles, and the road we already share and the one we are <br /> expected to share. <br /> Given that this area is designated as a rural residential community, we respectfully ask for <br /> your consideration of the impact this proposed mining site would have on our close-knit <br /> community. <br /> Thank you for your attention to this matter. <br /> Donn and Mary Lee (Hardy) Foster <br />