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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1.10 Section 7-814 Standards for mining and extractionWSA -BLUE PIT EXPANSION 2012 [EXHIBIT L] SECTION 7 -814 ADDITIONAL STANDARDS APPLICABLE TO MINING AND EXTRACTION USES DESCRIPTION /DETAILS: In this section you will find information pertaining to Section 7 -814 of the Garfield County Unified Land Use Code. Division 814 applies to additional specific criteria necessary to evaluate Gravel Extraction Operations. This section addresses items such as Roads, Traffic Routing, Wildlife and Emergency Preparedness. THIS SECTION INCLUDES: • March 2012 Application Material • Additional Information From Technical Completion Process f� TION 7 814 r ADDITIONAL STANDARDS APPLICABLE TO MINING AND EXTRACTION USES. A. Roads: 1. Impact Mitigation. The mining operator or owner shall bear the proportionate cost of all road and bridge improvements, repairs, and maintenance necessitated by the proposed mining operation. This section does not apply as the applicant already operates the existing gravel pit. The main access is from a private ranch road onto HWY 82. No additional truck traffic is to be introduced to the County Road system. 2. Vehicle Weight. The weight of trucks shall not exceed federal, state or local government imposed road or bridge weight capacity on approved haulage routes, as those routes are established by the procedures in the Garfield County Overweight Vehicle Regulations_ Trucks will not leave the site over - weight. 3. Seasonal Traffic Limitation. As a condition of approval, the County may impose limits on the number of trucks that may access the mine to avoid damge to roads caused by heavy vehicle use, weather conditions or water saturation. Noted B. Routing. Designation of construction and haul routes for a specific mining operation application shall comply with the following standards: 1. . Avoidance of Developed Areas. Truck haulage and traffic routes shall be designed to the maximum extent feasible to avoid residential areas, commercial areas, environmentally and visually sensitive areas, schools and other civic buildings, Municipalities and already congested locations. Alternative routes shall be identified. Primary access for the pit is by private road directly onto HWY 82. 2. Timing of Hauling. Timing of truck traffic may be controlled to prevent congestion or adverse noise impacts or safety risks. Noted. 3. Load Control. Applicant shall prevent Toss of loads and fugitive dust emissions during transit, and shalt be responsible to ensure that haul routes are maintained in accordance with dust- suppressant methods required by applicable state or federal agency. Applicant shall post signage requiring customers to secure loads as well as provide visual inspection and a safe location for drivers to inspect tarping devices. The applicant shall use water on haul roads for fugitive dust suppression as well as seasonal application of chemical dust suppressant. C. Wildlife. Mining operations shall mitigate any impacts not be located in wildlife habitat areas as identified by the Colorado Division of Wildlife. There are no impacts to wildlife, see Wildlife and Habitat assessment report. As stated in the report, the expansion area is currently being utilized for agricultural purposes and does not provide a natural habitat. D. Emergency Preparedness. The site operator prepare an emergency preparedness plan and have it on site and provided to the appropriate emergency__ providers for the site. An emergency preparedness plan and company policy is posted on site. THE FOLLOWING PAGES CONTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AS REQUESTED DURING TECHNICAL COMPLETION Section 7 -814 Additional Standards Applicable to Mining and Extraction Uses • Provide narrative for this section. ❑ [RESPONSE: The applicant recognizes and agrees to be bound by the requirements of Section 7 -814 concerning extraction uses. Specifically, the applicant will continue to utilize the dedicated private road for its hauling of materials, will properly protect the loads and ensure that trucks are not loaded above capacity, and will time its loading and hauling consistent with the approved hours of operation.] SECTION 7- 814 ADDITIONAL STANDARDS APPLICABLE TO MINING AND EXTRACTION USES. A. Roads. 1. impact Mitigation. The mining operator or owner shall bear the proportionate cost of all road and bridge improvements, repairs, and maintenance necessitated by the proposed mining operation. This section does not apply as the applicant already operates the existing gravel pit. The main access is from a private ranch road onto HWY 82. No additional truck traffic is to be introduced to the County Road system. 2. Vehicle Weight. The weight of trucks shall not exceed federal, state or local government imposed road or bridge weight capacity on approved haulage routes, as those routes are established by the procedures in the Garfield County Overweight Vehicle Regulations. Trucks will not leave the site over- weight. 3. Seasonal Traffic Limitation. As a condition of approval, the County may impose limits on the number of trucks that may access the mine to avoid damge to roads caused by heavy vehicle use, weather conditions or water saturation. Noted B. Routing. Designation of construction and haul routes for a specific mining operation application shall comply with the following standards: 1. Avoidance of Developed Areas. Truck haulage and traffic routes shall be designed to the maximum extent feasible to avoid residential areas, commercial areas, environmentally and visually sensitive areas, schools and other civic buildings, municipalities and already congested locations. Alternative routes shall be identified. Primary access for the pit is by private road directly onto HWY 82. 2. Timing of Hauling. Timing of truck traffic may be controlled to prevent congestion or adverse noise impacts or safety risks. Noted. 3. Load Control. Applicant shall prevent Toss of loads and fugitive dust emissions during transit, and shall be responsible to ensure that haul routes are maintained in accordance with dust - suppressant methods required by applicable state or federal agency. Applicant shall post signage requiring customers to secure loads as well as provide visual inspection and a safe location for drivers to inspect tarping devices. The applicant shall use water on haul roads for fugitive dust suppression as well as seasonal application of chemical dust suppressant. C. Wildlife. Mining operations shall mitigate any impacts not be located in wildlife habitat areas as identified by the Colorado Division of Wildlife. There are no impacts to wildlife, see Wildlife and Habitat assessment report. As stated in the report, the expansion area is currently being utilized for agricultural purposes and does not provide a natural habitat. D. Emergency Preparedness. The site operator prepare an emergency preparedness plan and have it on site and provided to the appropriate emergency providers for the site. An emergency preparedness plan and company policy is posted on site.