HomeMy WebLinkAboutbocc packet 04102013 Elam Annual ReviewMEMORANDUM
TO: Pitkin County Board of County Commissioners
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"TAU: Cindy Houben, Community Development Director
FROM: Mike Kraemer, Planner
SUBJECT: Elam Construction, Incorporated, Special Use Permit Annual Review for 2012 Operating
Season
DATE: April 10t, 2013
On October 11, 2006, the Board of County Commissioners approved a 16 acre expansion and a 20 year
extension of the Special Use Permit for the Elam Construction, Sand and Gravel Pit and Asphalt/ Hot
Mix/ Concrete Plant pursuant to BOCC Resolution No 1 9- 006 (Rec. No. 530725). This expansion
area is called Phase 2. As a condition of this permit, the County required an annual public hearing for the
operator to demonstrate compliance with the conditions of the permit, for the County to require
corrective measures or to impose new conditions, and to provide an opportunity for citizen comment on
the operations. This 2006 approval was subsequently vacated by a judicial proceeding and remanded to
the BOCC for further findings due to the presence and unaddressed impact to a residence owned by the
Brauns that exists 480' from the expansion area (District Court Order Case Number P06 CV 230).
On June 24 and August 12 of 2009, the BOCC heard the request for an expansion of the Vagneur Pit and
to maintain the terms of the operation for 20 years. These two hearings resulted in BOCC Resolution
No, 052-2009 (Rec. No. 563795) which granted approval of the request, specifically addressing District
Court Order Case Number P06 V 230. BOCC Resolution made specific findings regarding a 1000'
setback requirement from the residence that is 480' from the expansion area. Resolution No. 052-2009
required some additional items be addressed at the annual review for Phase 2 of the operation.
The pit received two separate BOCC approvals in 2012. Due to multiple paving projects awarded to
Elam in 2012, the Applicant requested that the approved mining method in the expansion area be
amended so that mining could occur at a faster rate. Specifically, the Applicant requested to use a larger
dozer and track hoe to mine material at a faster rate. The BOCC approved this amendment pursuant to
BOCC Resolution No. 36-2012 (Rec. No. 588258).
The Applicant is permitted to conduct nighttime operations at the pit specifically for public projects for a
set number of evenings during the mining session. Due to the large volume of work in 2012, the
Applicant requested to increase the number of scheduled nighttime operations from 10 operating nights
to 20 operating nights and increase the number of nighttime truck loads hauled to and from the pit from
40 truckloads to 60 truckloads, Pursuant to BOCC Resolution No. 66-2012 (Rec. No_ 591220) this
request was approved for the 2012 mining season only.
The Applicant has also received 5 year Special Review approval for a commercial snow dump operation
that will expire in the 201512016 winter season, pursuant to BOCC Resolution No. 16-2011. As required
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by the Resolution, soil testing results were submitted and the snow dump is in compliance with adopted
standards.
APPLICANT: Elam Construction, Incorporated.
APPLICANT'S REPRESENTATIVE: Gayle Lyman
LOCATION: Elam Construction Sand and Gravel Pit and Asphalt/Hot Mix/ Concrete Plant, 7911
Upper River Road, Woody Creek.
ZONING: RS-20.
PROCESS: This review is to assess Elam's year 2012 compliance with the standards set in Resolution
No. 0052-2009 and last year's annual review.
REFERRAL O MENTS:
This item was referred to the Environmental Health Department (EH) and the Woody Creek Caucus. EH
comments can be viewed as (Attachment A). The Woody Creek Caucus District Planning Commission
provided a referral letter that expresses no objections to the 2012 operations (Attachment B).
ANNUAL REVIEW CRITERIA:
Resolution 052-2 009 requires review of the following:
1) Condition 5A - Submit a drainage plan for the eastern edge of the Phase 2 mining area.
Staff Response: This has been done and approved by the Planning Engineer in 2010.
2) Condition 18 states: "The Applicant shall control dust to be substantially the same or less than 14.0
g/cu. meter of dust at the 480' residence under normal operating conditions. To ensure this, the
Applicant shall water haul roads 4 tunes per day during dry conditions and water the northern portion of
Phase 2 within 1000' of the residence, as needed during mining operations ".
Staff Response: The Applicant has documented some water hauling that occurred in the 2012 mining
season. Staff received a dust complaint and met with Elam representatives on August 29th, 2012 to
discuss the complaint and the requirement to water haul roads at least 4 times of day during dry
conditions.
At the time of the visit, the berm on the eastern property line was not successfully revegetated and
resulted in dusty conditions. Star inspected at the April 2, 2013 site visit and the berm has been
reseeded and has matting installed to hold seed and vegetation in place.
3) Condition 19 states:
"To mitigate additional noise impact, the Applicant shall maintain a 15 a 25' natural berm along the
eastern facing slope isolating the raining area from the 480' residence to reduce noise. The Applicant
shall also limit the use of the Cat 966 loader or similar machine to at or below the 7403 elevation in the
northern area of Phase 2, where the former topsoil stockpile was to be located, or whatever elevation is
necessary to ensure the noise at the 480' residence does not exceed 48dB(A) ".
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Pursuant to BOCC Resolution No. 36-2012 (Ree. No. 8 5 8) The following language was added to
condition # 19 of BOCC Resolution No. 05 - 009:
A. The Applicant shall be allowed to mine material in Phase 2 expansion area
using the following machines:
1. One (1) Cat 345 B Track hoe and three (3) Volvo A30 rock trucks; Or
Z. One (I) Cat 966 loader and one (1) Cat D9N Dozer.
B. The following stipulations shall apply to these machines to ensure that the
48dB(A) noise level at the residence that is 480' from the Phase 2 expansion
area is not exceeded:
1. When using the Cat 345 Track Hoe, the middle of the radiator of the
machine shall always be a minimum of 9.5 vertical feet from the top of
the natural berm, as the excavation moves toward the north limit of the
permit area.
2. When using the Cat 966 Loader, the middle of the radiator of the
machine shall always be a minimum of 18 vertical feet from the top of
the natural berm, as the excavation moves toward the north limit of the
permit.
3. When using the Cat D9 Dozer, the middle of the radiator of the machine
shall always be a minimum of 47.8 vertical feet from the top of the
natural berm, as the excavation moves toward the north limit of the
permit.
These numbers were calculated using the best engineering methods to obtain
the required limit of 48 d(B)A at the residence 480' from the Phase 2
expansion area. If later measurements show that the estimates are
inaccurate, the Cat 966 or the Cat D9 machines could move up or down
slightly to ensure that the 48 d(B)A threshold is not exceeded at the subject
residence.
Staff Response: Staff has been on site and viewed the expansion area and the berm. Staff has no reason
to believe the loader and track hoe are not being used at the approved elevation level.
4) Condition 20 states: `{To mitigate additional noise impact the Applicant shall mine the expansion area
from south to north and always push materials down to the existing pit area leaving the east facing slope
intact until the end of the life of the expansion area".
Staff Response: It is evident this is occurring.
5) Condition 21 states: "To mitigate the additional noise and visual impact the Applicant shall mine the
expansion area from west to east leaving the east facing slope intact until the end of the life of the expansion
area".
Staff Response: It is evident this is occurring.
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BOCC Resolution 039-2011 which approved the 2010 l pit operations also squired the following:
1) Condition 3 states: "The Applicant shall replant dead and/or dying vegetation in conformance
with the approved landscape plan pursuant to BOCC Resolution No. 52-2009."
Staff Response: Staff conducted a site visit on April 2, 2013 and viewed the landscaping that is intended
to screen the expansion area from the Braun residence. Most of the vegetation that has been planted and
replanted over the course of the last 3 years is dying or dead. The Applicant has indicated that a
professional landscape company will be hired to replant the trees and shrubs. Staff recommends that this
be conditioned in the resolution.
2) Condition 4 states: "The Applicant shall develop a plan to eliminate the thistle and submit this
for review by Community Development. The plan should include type of method for rennoval
and frequency of application or implementation. This plan shall be submitted by June 1 or
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sooner."
Staff Response: The Applicant has submitted this plan and implemented the thistle reduction measures.
The thistle has been treated and has been greatly reduced.
3) Condition 5 states: `The truck parking area adjacent to the RV parking area shall have no more
than 12 trucks. parked on site, at one time, and there shall be no more than 12 plug-in block
heaters. Idle time shall be limited to the length of f time necessary to properly prepare the vehicle
for use."
Staff Response: Staff has not received any complaints regarding this requirement. There are only 12
plug in blocks at the RV parking area.
4) Condition 6 states: "The two onsite wastewater treatment systems that have been inspected by a
Pitftin County Licensed inspector shall have reports nalized for those inspections and submitted
to EHJ R for review by August 31 ', 201 . "
Staff Response: EH has provided comments (Attachment A) and has reviewed the wastewater treatment
reports. The systems are in good, working conditions.
5) Condition 7 states: "The Applicant shall continue to monitor soil and water pursuant to
Resolution No. 52-2009 and Resolution No. 105-2000, however, monthly tests shall be conducted
on the standing water in the pit through October 2012, and the results shall be submitted with
the 2013 annual review. The Environmental Health Department shall review the sampling
process."
Staff Response: The Applicant has submitted water and soil testing results for the 2012 season. The
results are located within the Applicant's submittal packet and are in compliance with the established
limitations in the above resolutions. The Applicant missed the spring sampling months for the 2012
season. Staff recommends that for the 2013 mining season, the Applicant conduct the monthly water
tests in compliance with the above resolutions.
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Soil samples were also in compliance with the established thresholds. EH did notethat the soil samples
were analyzed at a later date and this may not technically meet the approved sampling methods. Staff is
investigating the required method.
6) Condition 8 states: "The Applicant shall evaluate the feasibility ili to maintain a 30' bean between
the residence that is 480' from the Phase 2 mining area. This evaluation shall be presented at
the 2013 annual hearing."
Staff Response: Staff` has spoken to the Applicant about the potential for a 30' berm between the 480'
residence and the Phase 2 expansion area. It should be noted that already a condition of the 2009
approval is the requirement to maintain a 15'-25' natural berm between the residence and the Phase 2
area.
The Applicant was not certain that this berm is feasible given topography and the limitation of the mining
equipment. The Applicant will be available to speak to this topic in more detail at the hearing if needed.
7) Condition 9 states: "The Applicant ,hall Provide Photographs of the landscaping that has been
planted between 480 ' residence and the Phase 2 mining area"
Staff Response: Pictures will be provided at the hearing.
COLORADO RURAL WATER ASSOCATION COMMENTS:
Elam Construction met with Source Water Specialist Paul Hempel, the Woody Creek HOA, and
Independence Environmental at the Elam Gravel Pit to discuss operations and practices that might have
the potential to contaminate drinking water supply. A letter from Hempel has been submitted with the
Applicant's application and, in summary, stated that the measures have been taken to protect the Woody
Creek HOA water source from pollutants.
NEI H OR COMPLAINTS:
A total of 16 written complaints were filed by the adjacent neighbor with regard to noise and dust from
the pit. The Applicant has outlined these complaints in their submittal. Staff has conducted scheduled
and random noise tests at the pit and at the adjacent neighbor's property to evaluate compliance with the
2009 expansion approval. In summary, Staffs noise tests were found to be compliance with the
approvals.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Board approve the following motion, "to accept the Elam annual report for
2012 operations", subject to the draft resolution.
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Woody Creek Caucus Referral
13, EH referral comments
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RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF PITKIN
COUNTY, COLORADO, GRANTING ANNUAL REVIEW APPROVAL TO THE ELAM
GRAVEL PIT SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT
Resolution No. -2013
RECITALS
1. By Resolution No. 88-47, the Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin County, Colorado
`(Applicant)forBO granted a special review use permit to Elam Construction, Incorporated
the Elam Sand and Gravel Pit and Asphalt /Hot Mix/Concrete plant.
2. By Resolution No. 99-69, the BOCC extended the special review approval for 10 years, until
April 14, 2009.
3. By Resolution No. 1 -2006, the BOCC permitted an expansion of the pit and an extension
of the permit for 20 years, until 2026. This Resolution was subsequently vacated by judicial
proceeding pursuant ursuant to District Court Order Case Number Po CV 230 and remanded to the
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BOCC for further findings.
4. On March 25, 2009, the BOCC amended Resolution No. 99-69 to extend its expiration date
to allow Elam operations to continue.
5. Resolution No. 99-69 requires an annual review of the Elam operations at a public hearing for
compliance with ail terms and conditions of the resolution and subsequent resolutions.
6. Resolution No. 052-2009 approved the Phase 2 expansion and an extension of the permit for
20 years. BOCC Resolution No. 36-2012 (Rec. No. 5 8 8 8) approved an amendment to the
mining sequence at the pit. BOCC Resolution No. 66-2012 (Rec. No. 591220) approved
extended nighttime operations for the 2012 mining season only.
7. On April 10th, 2013, the BOCC held the annual review of the Elam Sand and Gravel Pit
Special Review Permit for the operation year of 2012 where members of the public had
opportunity to voice their comments.
8. The BOCC determined that the Applicant has been operating in compliance with the terms of
Resolution No. 99-69 and Resolution No 052-2009.
9. The BOCC further determines that the Applicant has satisfied the requirements of the 2012
annual review.
BOCC Resolution No. 2013 Page I of3
Now THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of County Commissioners of
Pitkin County,Colorado, hereby accepts the Elam Construction, Incorporated 2012 Annual
Review Report and requires the following measures in order to find Elam in compliance with
terms and conditions of approval_
1. Alt material representations made by the Applicant m the application, in subsequent
p correspondence, and at the public hearing shalt be adhered to and considered conditions of
approval,
2. The Applicant shall continue to be bound by all conditions of Res. No. 99-69 and Resolution
No. 0 - 009, as amended.
3. The Applicant shalt replant dead and/or dying vegetation in conformance with the approved
ppp pursuant a landscap plan to BOCC Resolution No. 52-2009. A professional shall be hired to
develop a planting, watering, and maintenance protocol for the vegetation that ensures their
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survival_ The Applicant shall submit this to the Community Development Department no
later than June 1st 2013.
4. The Applicant shall continue to implement the thistle elimination plan that was submitted
and approved by Community Development in 2012.
5. The truck parking ad' acent to the RV parking area shall have no more than 1 trucks
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parked on site, at one time, and there shalt be no more than 12 plug-in block heaters. Idle
time shall be limited to the length of time necessary to properly prepare the vehicle for use.
6. The two onsite wastewater treatment systems that have been inspected by a Pitkin County
Licensed inspector shalt have reports finalized for those inspections and submitted to EH for
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review by August 31st, 2013.
7. The Applicant shall continue to monitor soil and water pursuant to Resolution No. 52-2009
and Resolution No. 105-000, however, monthly tests shall be conducted on the standing
water in the through h October 2013, and the results shall be submitted with the 2013
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annual review. The Environmental Health Department shall review the sampling process.
BOCC Resolution No. 2013 Page 2 of 3
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PUBLISHED IN THE ASPEN TIMES WEEKLY ON
March 7TH, 2913.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED ON THE 10rb DAY OF APRIL , 2913.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF PIT IN COUNTY, COLORADO
By
Jeanette Jones George Newman, Chairman
Deputy Clerk and Recorder
Date
APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
John Ely
County Attorney
PUN: : 264316102010
P006-13
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Cindy Houben
Community Development Director
BOCC Resolution Na. 2013 Page 3 of 3
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4113 Piton Counter Lam! Use ElamVagneur Applicatio.htm
From: ja net k s ehoeberiei n [ja netkafires @gmai l .eomi A7f4c 47fri CAT' 4
Sent: Friday, March 29, 2013 12:49 PM
To: Michael Kraemer
Subject: Pitkiri County Land Use Elam/Vagneur Application
The Woo
dy Creek Caucus met yesterday with representatives from The Elam Gravel Pit regarding their annual
review.
We are impressed with the prodigious efforts exerted by Elam to be a good neighbor, and we have no
objections to a continuation of their permit.
Sincerely,
Janet K. S cho eb erlein
for the Woody Creek Caucus
Janet K. Schoeberlein
7274 Upper River Rd.
PO Box 423, Woody Creek, CO 81656
970-923-0040, ft 970- 9 2-72 5
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MEMORANDUM
To: Mike Kraemer, Planning Department
From: Kurt Dahl, Environmental Health Department
Date: April 2, 2013
Re: ElamNagneur Gravel Pit Annual Review (2013), (Case P0O613;
Parcel 1D #2643-161-02-010)
SUMMARY OF RELEVANT
PARTS OF APPLICATION: Elam Construction Inc. has submitted
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an app
lication for their annual review for the operation at the Vagneur pit.
DISCUSSION: The Pitk
in County Environmental Health Department has reviewed the details
of the 201AnnualReportVagneur for the Va neur Gravel Pit under the authority of the Pitkin County
Land Use Code and the Pitkin county OV TS Regulation
Resolution No. 052-2009, "Approving "A rovin the Elam Construction, Inc. Special Review to Expand the
Vagneur Pit," outlines conditions of approval.
sitevisitconducted on April2013with Mike Kraemer of the Pitkin County Community
A was p 2, Development Department and Patrick Bourke and Gayle Lyman of Elam Construction, Inc.
--- WATER SUPPLY:
Bottled water for drinking broughtemployees. is in for to ees. Water is hauled in from Mid -Valley Metro
for plumbing within the office trailer.
There is a well (Colorado Division of Water Resources Well Permit Number 418 4W F-R) on the
lower part of the property, but is used for dust suppression; no potable uses. The well is
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permitted for pumping that shall not exceed 230 GPM and use is limited to industrial and
irrigation purposes.
--- SEWAGE TREATMENT AND COLLECTION:
.. l stem(ISDS)Permit 8901 documents a system was approved
Ind�v�dual sewage D�sposa y
for use of the office by 6 employees. This system consists of one 1000 gallon tank and two
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deep gravel approximately trenches totalinga ro imately 100 square feet of absorption area.
ISDS Permit 98063 docum
ents the system was approved for use by 20 RV units during summer
months. This system utilizes a 2000 gallon tank installed in 1998 and two existing 1250 gallon
tanks with effluent distributed via a distribution box to 8 deep gravel trenches for a total of 1820
square feet of absorption area. The area over the absorption field was seeded in the fall of
2008, and large boulders were placed around it to prohibit vehicles from driving over the area.
pnntrd an Re' yi led Parer
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'of both septicsystems was performed on February 1, 2012by B&R septic
An inspection �
go
od The systems are in condition. The inspector did recommend the installation of
3rd
outlet side of theseptic tank at the Camper Area. A receipt, dated
an effluent filter on thep February
was
29, o�lprovided and indicated an effluent filter was installed in the 3rd tank and
10 feet of cast iron pipe was replaced.
--- AIR QUALITY:
A complaint was receivedby this office.Kraemer Mike and Kurt Dahl did a site inspection on
August 29, 2012 in par
t to discuss the dust complaint. An investigation of the site included a
inspection of thepit and a discussion of the requirements of the 2009 Resolution
visualp (Resolution 0. The resolution states `;the applicant shall water haul roads 4 times per
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day during dry conditions". The applicant was able to provide a log from the watering truck but
it was difficult to determine compliance from this log. Based on the site visit recommendations
were made to change �
the wateringto to make it easier to read and determine if they are in
compliance. The applican
t was reminded the resolution requires watering 4 times per day in dry
conditions.
At the site inspection onpa
April of the dirt berm closest to noise sampling point #8 had a
protect mat covering it to
help
the seeded vegetation and to retain moisture. One of the
dust complaints submittedapplicant to the a licant stated dust was coming off of the berm and the mat
and future vegetation should resolve this issue.
Emissions Permits issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
include:
X610 Crusher: 97P00820
V-755 Asphalt Plant: 09 P 11168
Vagneur Pit: 1 PI 8 -5
--- NOISE:
plan has developed �
a noise mitigation to address expansion of the pit and impacts on
nearby neighbors whose lot lines are within 1000 feet of the pit boundaries. The plan proposes
the use of berms surrounding pitoperations, o erations, locating the crusher within the excavated area
of the pit, and modification of driving routes in the pit to minimize the use of back up beepers.
replacing traditional back up alarms on their vehicles permanently
Elam has also committed to p �
assigned to the pit with white noise style back up alarms.
--- CONFORMANCE WITH RESPECT TO OTHER ISSUES:
The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, Division of oil and Public Safety performs
inspections on the fuel storage
areas. Elam does not receive documentation of the inspection.
the work was done in summer of 2008 in the fuel storage areas as a result of some
deficiencies found during a State inspection.
--- WATER RESOURCES:
Printed on Reyrled Pater
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The area of the pitdumping used for snow dum in in the winter is on a reclaimed area on the north end
of the pit.
Elam has developed a protocol for sampling both soil and water as part of Elam's Water
Resource Protection Plan.
Soil Sampling:
One composite sample is taken for each 20,000 cubic yards of soil. The soil is tested for the
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following constituents:
• Total Recoverable Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TRPH)
• Benzene, toluene, ethylebenzene, and xylenes (BTEX)
• Total RCRA Metals
Water Sampling:
Water samples are taken from surface water within the floor of the gravel pit. The water is
tested for the following constituents:
• Total Recoverable Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TRPH)
• Benzene, toluene, ethylebenzene, and xylenes (BTEX)
• Total RCRA Metals
� Records
of the samples were reviewed and all of the results were in compliance with the
allowable applicable standards. The spikes that were present in the 2012 samples were not
present in�
the 2013samples. The applicant should pay attention to the sampling times and
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frequencies.
The soil samples taken in February and June were not analyzed until August and
may have beenstorage
in too long.Storage of BTE samples for months or more before
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maynot bepart of an approved method and staff is investigating this. The previous.
analysis pp .
required monthlywater samples through October of 2012and the applicant did
annual review�
not meet this requirement.
Recommendatio
n: This Department has no objection to continued operation, including
minor amendments.
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PITIIN COUNTY PRE -APPLICATION CONFERENCE SUMMARY
LOCATION: Elam Gravel Pit, 7943 Upper River Road PID# 264 16102010
OWNER: Elam Construction Inc. ZONING: RS-20 ACRES: 107
REPRESENTATIVE: Gayle Lyman PHONE: 970- 60-9 02 EMAIL: ayle.Lyman ,'elamconstruction.com
DATE: January 28, 2013 PLANNER: Mike Kraemer, 920.5482
Type of Application: Annual Review for the 2012 Elam Construction Activities
Description of Project/Development: The Applicant is requesting to submit the Elarn Annual Review pursuant to BOCC
Resolution No. 99-69 and 052-2009.
Land Use Code Sections to be addressed in letter of request (application :
See BOCC Resolution No.'s 99-69 and 052-2009
Staff will refer the application to the following agencies: Woody Creek Caucus and EI NR
Review by: BOCC
Public Hearing: Yes. The Applicant shalt post a public notice sign on the property at least 15 days prior to the date
specified for the Administrative Decision pursuant to Sec. 2- 0-100(a)(3) of the Land Use Code. In addition, the
Applicant shall mail notice (by 15t Class mail) to all property owners within 300' of the subject property with the return
address of the Community Development Department (form of notice to be obtained from the Community Development
Department). The names and addresses shall be those on the current tax records of Pitkin County, as they appear no more
than 60 days prior to the date of the public hearing. A property owner receiving the public notice shall have 2 weeks
from the date the notice was postmarked to submit comments or objections to the Community.
FEES: $2,O8O (make check payable to "Pitkin County Treasurer")
■ Planning Office flat fee: $1,248 (non-refundable; based on 4 hours of staff time for review); if staff review time
exceeds 4.8 hours, the Applicant will be charged for additional time above 4 hours at a rate of $312/hour)
o Web Technology Fee: $25
o BOCC Clerk Fee: $375
o EH Fee for Annual Review: $432
To apply, submit 6 copies (One (1) unbound) of the following information, unless noted otherwise:
1. Summary letter explaining the request, providing background on prior approvals and permits, and addressing
compliance with the Code section listed above.
2. Proof of ownership of subject property;
Parcel description, including legal description and vicinity map;
4, Total fee for review of the application;
5. Signed fee agreement (1 copy);
6. Consent from owner(s) to process application and authorizing the representative (1 copy)
7. List of all property owners within 300' of the subject property (1 copy)
8. Copy of this pre-app form
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NOTES:
▪ PLEASE SUBMIT ONE UNBOUND AND ONE-SIDED COPY OF YOUR COMPLETE APPLI A TIO PLEASE
SUBMIT TWO-SIDED COPIES OF ALL REMAINING COPIES OF YOUR APPLI A TIO (IF POSSIBLE). THE
PARCEL IDs SHOULD BE I CL DED ON ALL DOCUMENTS I CL DED IN YOUR APPLI A TIOIV.
▪ ALL MAPS SHALL BE FOLDED.
' This pre -application conference slummy is advisory in nature and not binding on the County. The information
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provided ed in this summary is based on current zoning standards and staffs interpretations based upon
representations of the applicant. Additional in or coati n may be required upon a complete review of the application.
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PITKIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
AGREEMENT EEMENT FOR PAYMENT OF LAND USE APPLICATION FEES
PITKIN COUNTY (hereinafter "COUNTY") ") and Elm 60,, ,,7 .5 e cd.t
(hereinafter "APPLICANT") AGREE E AS FOLLOWS:
1. APPLICANT has submitted to COUNTY an application for / e
' a V e 17i z C- 'V s' 71., ' cJ (hereinafter, the "PROJECT").
APPLICANT understands and agrees that Pit in County Ordinance No. 30-2009 establishes a fee
structure for land use applications and the payment of all processing fees is a condition precedent to a determination of
application completeness. The fee structure is based on the COUNTY'policy that development shall pay, in full, the
cost of development review in the COUNTY. Fees have been set to be consistent and fair to the public and to reflect the
expense incurred in providing such services to the public.
3. APPLICANT and COUNTY agree that because of the size, nature or scope of the proposed PROJECT, it
may not be possible at the time of application to ascertain the full extent of the costs involved in processing the
application.
4. APPLICANT and COUNTY agree that fees charged for the processing of land use applications shall
accumulate if an application includes more than one type of land use review.
. COUNTY and APPLICANT further agree that it is impracticable for COUNTY staff to complete
processing or present sufficient information to the Planning Commission andlor Board of County Commissioners to
enable the Planning Commission andlor Board of County Commissioners to make legally required findings for project
approval, unless current billings are paid in full prior to decision.
6. Therefore, APPLICANT agrees that in consideration of the COUNTY'S waiver of its right to collect full
fees prior to a determination of application completeness, APPLICANT shall pay a base fee in the amount of 1ig Le
which is based on hours of staff time, and if actual time spent staff toprocess the application exceeds the average
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number of hours by more than 20%, then the COUNTY will bill the APPLICANT quarterly for the additional time spent.
Such periodic payments shall be made within 30 days of the billing date. APPLICANT further agrees that failure to pay
such accrued costs shall be grounds for suspension of processing.
PITKIN COUNTY
Cindy Houbcn
Community Development Director
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556 Struthers Avenue
Grand Junction, CO 81501-3826
(970) 242-5370 Fax (970) 245-7716
www.elamconstruction.com
January 31, 2013
Mr. Mike Kraemer
Pitkin County Community Development
130 South Galena St,
Aspen, CO 81611
RE: Resolution 052-2009, Vagneur G ravel Pit Annual Report. Parcel I.D. 2643-161-02-010.
Mike ,
Attached are seven copies of the annual report required by the above referenced Resolution.
Enclosed is a check in the amount of $2,080.00 for the application fee.
Please contact me at (970) 242-5370 or ga.yle.lvman@elamconstruction.com if you have any questions.
Submitted By:
Gayle L. Ly �: n
Environm - nta I Manager
Elam Construction, Inc.
enclosure
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Pitkin County, Colorado
2012 ANNUAL REPORT FOR:
VAGNEUR GRAVEL PIT
January, 2013
INTRODUCTION — On August 12, 2009 the Pitkin County Commissioners granted Elam
Construction, Inc. a 20-year extension to the permit allowing continued operation at the Vagneur
Gravel Pit, with the approval of Resolution 05 - 009. One of the conditions contained within
the operational permit requires the filing of a written report with the County demonstrating
compliance with the conditions of the permit and the County Land Use Code. The report is
required to contain an estimate of gravel reserves remaining on the site and an inventory of
petroleum products contained on site.
In 2012, Elam requested a Minor Amendment to the Phase 2 mining plan for alternate mining
methods. In addition to the originally approved mining method of utilizing one (1) Caterpillar
D9N Dozer and one (1) Caterpillar 966 loader, Elam requested the use of one (1) Caterpillar
34513 Track Hoe and three (3) Volvo A30 rock trucks to haul the mined material to the
processing area in Phase 1. Elam was granted this amendment by BOCC Resolution 03 6- 012.
Major activities, which occurred during 2012 within the existing permitted site include:
• Extraction of gravel deposits.
• Crushing and processing of gravel deposits. Crushing of material occurred during
the months of April through October.
• Stockpiling of extracted and processed gravel.
• Operation of an asphalt plant July through October.
• Operation of a concrete batch plant.
• Scale and office facilities.
• Re -cycling of asphalt rubble.
• Acceptance of snow
RECLAMATION — Backfilling and sloping efforts began during the summer of 2000 and
continue as of this date. Approximately 17 acres in the northerly most portion of the pit are
being backfilled and sloped in accordance with the approved reclamation plan. Reclamation
efforts continued intermittently thorough out 2012.
FUEL STORAGE AREAS — Two primary fuel storage areas are currently located on the site.
The first is a 1,200 square foot area adjacent to the main office. The other is near the concrete
batch plant that has been designated as a fuel storage facility. An asphalt oil tank is located
adjacent to the asphalt plant. Also a diesel fuel tank is located near the portable gravel -crushing
unit. All fuel is stored in aboveground tanks and has lined containment dikes to prevent any
discharges of fuel from leaving the site or percolating into the ground. An engineered Spill
Prevention, Control and Counter Measure Plan (SPCC) has been developed for this site. A key
element of the SPCC plan includes annual training for workers at the facility for spill
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containment and controls in the event that a spill should occur. Petroleum products stored on site
are depicted on the following chart:
PETROLEUM PRODUCT STORAGE
Type of Oil or Oil
Product Stored
Type of Tank or
Storage Container
Number of
Tank(s) or
Storage
Containers
Max. Storage Cap. of
Ea. Tank/ Container
(gal)
Total Storage
Capacity (gal)
Diesel Fuel # 2
Steel
one
5,900
5,900
Diesel Fuel # 2
Steel
3
1(1000
30,000
Diesel Fuel # 2
Steel
1
16,000
16,000
Gasoline
Steel
one
4,000
4,000
Use Oil
Plastic
one
250
250
Lubricating Oil
Steel
9
55
495
Asphalt oil
Steel
one
25,E
25,000
LIFE OF MINING AREA - Several factors affect the life of most sand and gravel operations.
Most notable are the surrounding communities' future gravel, asphalt and concrete needs. Other
factors include:
u Local, State, and Federal Economic Trends
❑ Future Local Growth Trends
❑ Major Public Improvement Projects —
Highway & Roads
Rail and Airport
Major School
Major Governmental Building
u Major Commercial Buildings
One method in determining the life of an operation is to evaluate the past demand for gravel
resources. By using the last five years of production at the Vagneur Gravel Pit in conjunction
with the remaining resource, it is forecasted that the gravel within the Phase 1 area was nearly
depleted in 2009. The Phase 2 mining expansion area, which was granted in Resolution 052-
2009, will provide an additional 20 years of resource beyond 2009, depending on local economy.
It should be pointed out that forecasts are based on current and past information. Inherent with
any forecast is a degree of uncertainty.
STATE MINING AND RECLAMATION PERMIT — Elam maintains a reclamation and mining
permit issued by the State Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety.
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WOODY CREEK CAUCUS — Representatives from Elam met with members of the Caucus and
Planning Commission as needed during 2012. Elam will continue to meet with the Caucus and
address concerns regarding pit operations in 2013.
WOODY CREEK HOA - On December 5, 2012, Elam provided a tour of the Vagneur
Gravel Pit to representatives of the Colorado Rural Water Association, Independence
Environmental and Woody Creek HOA. The purpose of this tour was to relieve any concerns the
Woody Creek HOA had in reference to Elam' s site operations that may ultimately have a
negative impact on their drinking water supply.
Colorado Rural Water Association has been working with the Woody Creek HOA for the past
three years in the development of a Source Water Protection Plan (SWPP), which is intended to
help protect their drinking water source. Woody Creek HOA identified Elam' s gravel pit as their
main issue of concern during the development of their SWPP. Independence Environmental is
the water operator for the HOA' s system.
During the tour, Elam shared with the site visitors the numerous regulatory agencies that govern
operations at the pit. Requirements of Elam' s Water Resource Protection Plan that includes
protocol for testing import soil and standing water, when present, was also provided to the
visitors along with test results for the past several years.
As a result of this site tour, representative from all three parties felt Elam was taking the
necessary measures to protect the Woody Creek HOA water source from pollutants. A copy of a
letter from Colorado Rural Water Association documenting this visit is included under Appendix
A.
NOISE MONITORING — Elam is required to conduct noise monitoring as stated in Condition
5D of BOCC Resolution 0 - oo9. Attached to this resolution as Exhibit C is a Sound Level
Monitoring Protocol approved by Pitkin County Staff. The monitoring plan states the following
for frequency of monitoring:
Frequency of monitoring:
o Initial startup or major adjustments to equipment and/or operations — monitoring
shall occur on a weekly basis for four (4) consecutive weeks.
• Normal operations (beyond initial startup or adjustments) — monitoring itorin shall
occur on a monthly basis.
o Sound level monitoring is not required during months of non -operation (tinter)
Since 2012 is the first mining season that Elam has implemented the approved amended mining
plan for Phase 2, the decision was made internally to step up the testing frequency. Due to
concerns of increased noise levels at the Braun residence, noise monitoring occurred on a daily
basis at monitoring points 8, 9, and 10, when staff was available (see Appendix B, Vagneur Pit
Sound Level Monitoring Locations). These three points were selected due to their close
proximity to the Braun Residence. Weekly readings occurred at all 11 monitoring locations
shown on the map. During previous years, under the approved Sound Level Monitoring Protocol,
approximately 15 to 20 readings would have been taken between the months of April and
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November. During the 2012 season, sound level readings were obtained on 150 days between
March 29 and November 21. In addition to the 150 daytime readings, sound level readings were
also recorded on seven (7) separate nights during asphalt plant operations. During the monitoring
period, the times of readings were randomly selected to provide a cross-section of pit activity.
Elam has extensive data to support their compliance with County Mandated noise levels. Section
6.3 .040 of the Land Use Code requires the decibel level at the property line adjacent to
residential areas to be a maximum 55 dB(A) during daytime hours and 50 dB(A) during
nighttime hours. Figure 2, Appendix A demonstrates the average noise level for each location
point on a monthly basis. As discussed above, monitor points g, 9, and 10 were monitored on a
daily basis. Figures 3, 4, and 5, in Appendix B show a summary of noise monitoring results for
these three points for the entire season form March 29 through November 21. As demonstrated
by these charts, not once did sound levels exceed the threshold limit. A significant spike is noted
in Location 9 on July 19. This is a result of lawnmower activity on the adjoining Braun property
at the time of the reading.
Pitkin County staff conducted two formal visits at the Vagneur Pit to verify noise levels. These
site visits were conducted on June 12 and August 29. Pitkin County determined that the noise
level was below the threshold limit of 55 dB(A) at the property line. It is Elam's understanding
that County staff conducted additional noise monitoring without Elam's knowledge. Noise levels
during these periods were also under the threshold.
As discussed above, Elam conducted noise monitoring at Monitor Point 8 on 7 separate
nighttime operations during asphalt plant operations. These results are shown on Figure 6,
Appendix B.
Once mining, crushing, and asphalt operations ceased for 2012, Elam had the sound level meter
that was used during the 2012 season verified by a certified laboratory. The certification lab
determined that the sound level meter was reading within the tolerances of the device.
NIGHTTIME OPERATIONS — Condition 16A and 16B of Resolution 0 - 009 reads as
follows:
16. Nighttime operations beyond the standard allowed operating hours shall be permitted
under the following parameters.
A. There may be a maximum of ` 10 nighttime operations in any one calendar year at the
Elam Asphalt/Hot Mix Plant in which operational hours may be extended to include
7:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m. as well as normal daytime operating hours. These 10 nights
can only be to accommodate publicly owned projects. The operator shall notify Pitkin
County, the Wil Homeowners Association and the Woody Creek Caucus in writing as
to approximately when and how long the operations will be conducted at least 72
hours prior to commencement of the nighttime operations+
B. This approval shall be limited to a maximum of 40 truck loads per night.
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Elam was the successful low bidder and thus was awarded the project for the Aspen-Pitkin
County Airport. In order for the airport to continue normal flight operations, Elam was required
to perform the majority of the work during nighttime hours. Due to construction scheduling
dictated by the project, Elam applied for a minor Amendment to their Use Permit to increase the
number of nighttime operations from 10 to 20, the inclusion of the concrete batch plant
operation, and increasing the number of truck trips from 40 to 60 per night. This request to
modify conditions 16A and 16B was approved by the BOCC through Resolution 0 - 201 . This
resolution granted approval through the 2012 mining season.
A total of 15 nighttime operations occurred during the course of the airport project. The asphalt
plant was operated 9 of those nights. The concrete batch plant was operated 6 nights.
COMPLAINTS — Elam was notified by Pitkin County Planning Staff, of 16 complaints, all filed
by the same individual, In addition Elam received one call from a residence in the Woody Creek
Trailer Park inquiring of excessive noise. An investigation into this inquiry revealed construction
equipment excavating a foundation within the Woody Creek Trailer Park. A summary of
complaints is provided below:
Six (6) complaints were received prior to Elam's April 19 commencement date of mining and
crushing activities.
• Visual (3)
o April 5 — saw arm of track hoe from horse paddock and brown barn. Although
track hoe was in Phase 2, the visual complaints were from areas outside the
required mitigation area. (Braun (480 foot) residence)
o April 18 — two dump trucks sighted by old berm (Phase 1)
o April 18 — dump truck bed raising and lowering (Phase 1)
• Noise. ()
o March 22 — scraping noise
o March 30 — scraping noise from Elam's old pit (phase 1) Saw top of dump truck
(bed) seemed to be unloading material,
o April 18 — Rumbling noise from over hill
Eleven (11) complaints were received by the County after the April 19 commencement date of
mining and crushing
• Noise (8)
o April 23 — dragging noise
o April 24 — Dragging noise — also saw dump truck by new berm
o April 24 — four -wheeler driving through brush (Elam's subcontractor spraying
weeds)
o May 10 — heard soft rumble at 7:20 Thought noise may be crusher (confirmed
through time sheets no pit activity at time of complaint)
o May 16 -- loud crusher noise around 4 pm. Lasted around 10 minutes
o July 20 — Crusher noise
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o September 18 — Backup alarms and crushing noise
o September 1 - backup alarms, swooshing noise and tailgate noise
• Dust(2)
o May 1 — dust coming off new berm
o June 2 — wind storm blowing large amounts of dust (Sat pm)
Written responses were provided to the County regarding the above complaints. Elam also made
modifications to the northern area of Phase 1 for accepting import material. To mitigate visual
and noise originating from trucks dumping their load of impart material, Elam lowered the
dumping area by approximately 6-feet and created additional berming within the import material
disposal area.
WEED MANAGEMENT — On May 1, Elam submitted a weed Management Plan to Pitkin
County for approval. This Plan was accepted by Pitkin County on May 14. A copy of the Weed
Management Plan is included under Appendix C. Elam's subcontractor is a certified applicator
with the State of Colorado. Weeds targeted include Plumeless Thistle, Leafy Spurge, Canada
Thistle and Houndstounge. Applications for these weeds were conducted in late April and early
October. In addition to spraying, straw matting was applied to the berm constructed in 2011. The
straw matting will not only aid in weed control but will also mitigate dust originating from these
berms
WATER RESOURCE PROTECTION — As part of Elam's Water Resource Protection Plan,
Elam has developed and implemented soil and water sampling/testing protocol to assure the
protection of groundwater. Elam continued the sampling and testing of soil and water throughout
the 2012 season. A summary sheet for both soil and water along with the laboratory data sheets
are provided in Appendix D. All test results for soil and water are below the established
threshold limits.
CONCLUSION — During 2012, Elam Construction, Inc. paved and provided materials for
several construction projects that took place in Pitkin County. Some of the notable projects
during 2012 include the Aspen Pitkin County Airport, Colorado Highway 82 overlay, Pitkin
County overlays.
Elam continues to work hard to provide a quality service to Pitkin County and its residents while
limiting the disturbance to neighboring Woody Creek residents. Elam contends that they have
remained in compliance with the conditions of the Use Permit issued by Pitkin County.
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January 14, 2013
Gayle Lyman
Environmental Manager
Elam Construction
556 Struthers Avenue
Grand Junction, CO 81501
Dear Mr. Lyman,
This letter is to commend Elam Construction for their operations at the Vagneur Gravel Pit.
On ]ember 5, 201Elam Construction gave a tour of their Vagneur Gravel Pit to myself,
Kelly and Greta Gesselee of Independence Environmental and Don Mac Intyre of Woody Creek
HOA. Ile purpose of the tour was to satisfy any concerns that Woody Creek HOA had in
reference to the operations at the site and any practices that night ultimately contaminate their
drinking water supply.
Colorado Rural Water Association (CRWA) has been working with Woody Creek HOA for the
past three years in the development of a source water protection plan (swpp) which is intended to
help protect their drinking water source. During the development of their swpp, Woody Creek
MA identified the gravel pit as their main issue of concern. Independence Environmental is the
water operator for the system.
The meeting and tour of the gravel pit was both informative and educational. We first sat down
with Gayle Lyman and Patrick Burke of Elam Construction. Mr. Lyman reviewed with us the
numerous permits from regulatory agencies under which the pit operates. Each permit requires a
different testing mandate, safety, secondary containment areas, and spill response agendas. Some
of the permits have stringent soil and air testing requirements. Mr. Lyman reviewed with us the
Spill Prevention Control and Counter Measure Plan in place for petroleum storage at the site.
Additionally, Mr. Lyman informed us that Elam Construction is governed by the MSHA Mine
Safety and Health Administration, Pitkin County regulations as well as Elam company safety
rules and regulations.
Mr. Lyman then showed us the records they keep in reference to the soil and water monitoring
they conduct at the site. These exhaustive records were almost all within required limits over the
years with only a couple of exceptions that have since been corrected..
During the actual site tour I was impressed with the organization of the site_ First of all, Mr.
Lyman pointed out that there is some routine vehicle ma ntenance done on site. Major vehicle
maintenance work is conducted off site. The maintenance area is equipped with a barrier
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(concrete slab) in place to block chemical spills from entering the ground as well a spill kit.
Additionally, the two storage tanks on site undergo integrity testing.
Asphalt production and recycling is done on site as well. The asphalt production site does not
require a secondary containment area as it dries as a solid.
There is also a materials reclamation area in which clean construction material from other sites
around the valley are brought in by outside contractors. The materials are crushed and used as
reclamation fill at the far end of the pit. The very western edge of the site is used as a snow dump
site with snow brought in from private driveways, private parking lots etc. None of the snow
comes from public roads or highways, therefore it has less chance of containing magnesium
chloride, large amounts of petroleum products and other hazardous materials. This area of the
site requires soil testing at 8" to 10" deep per one acre of soil every quarter or 20,000 cubic yards
of fill per requirements from the State of Colorado Water Quality Control Division.
The site is also equipped with a maximum of 20 temporary housing units, mostly in the form of
mobile homes and camper pick-up trucks. Elam currently has a pest to occupy the park with
units from April l st to November 1st of each year. This area has its own leach field adjacent to
the housing units. This leach Meld has recently undergone upgrades in order to become compliant
with Pitkin County regulations and is located near the Woody Creek HOA water storage tank.
The overview of operations at the pit and the subsequent tour also reinforced the positive
relationship that Elam Construction has had with Woody Creek HOA over the years. This
positive relationship should continue into the mature as the visit and site tour should only
reinforce that relationship.
The bottom line is that we all were left with the impression that Elam Construction was taking
the necessary measures to protect the Woody Creek HOA water source from pollutants.
cerely,
1aul Hempc i i
Source Water Specialist
Colorado Rural Water Association
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WILDERNESSWEEDS.COM
Elam Construction
Attn: Dave Heiberger
7911 Upper River Road
Woody Creek, CO 81656
WeectManagew.en# Plan 2012
Wilderness Weeds sets forth plan to remove thistle and all other noxious weeds from Elam Construction}
Woody Creek CO (Vaguer pit) as follows:
1, Early spring treatment of herbicide application before 5/1/12, Thistles and other noxious weeds will be targeted,
2. Evaluation and re -treatment within 45 days of first application.
3. Additionally there will be a fall herbicide treatment in August/September (dependent upon the weather). All
thistles will be treated before development of seed.
Note: Physical removal of past years dead plants is unnecessary; all seeds have been dispersed. The plants will
biodegrade into top soil.
Thank you,
Cade Pickering
(970) 216-6151
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To: Elam Construction
1225 South 7th Sireet
Grand Junction, CO 81501
Date: September 19, 2012
No: ECA/ELAM 12-01 SEP2O 2012
SAMPLE IDENTIFICATION
Submitted by: Gayle Lyman
Sample I.D.: Soil, A - 1 -01
Comments: Kept 4.0 till tested
Date pled: Feb. 23, 2012
Date Received: August 22, 2012
Date Tested: August 22-Sept. 6, 2012
RESULTS
Parameters
TRPH 0.020 mg/Kg
BTEX:
Benzene .050
Toluene <0.050 mpg
Ethylbenzene <0.050
Xylenes, total <0.150 mpg
RCRA
Arsenic 0.012 mg/Kg
Barium 0.320 mpg
Cadmium 5.00 mg/Kg
Chromium 1.00 mg/Kg
Lead 15.0 mg/Kg
Mercury 0.0075 mpg
Selenium 0.008 mg/Kg
Silver <0.030 mpg
Results submitted
for Enviro-Chem Analytical, Inc.
Line K, Thompson
Liese K. Thompson
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To: Elam Construction
1225 South 7th Street
Grand Junction, CO 81501
Date: September 19, 2012
No: ECAJELAM 12-02
SAMPLE IDENTIFICATION
Submitted by: Gayle Lyman
Sample 1.D.: Soil, VAG-S12-02
Comments: Kept 4C till tested
Date Sampled: June 7, 2012
Date Received: August 22, 2012
Date Tested: August -Sept. 6, 2012
RESULTS
Parameters
TRPH <0.010 mg/Kg
BTEX:
Benzene <0.050
Toluene .050 mg/ICg
Ethylbenzene <0.050
Xylenes, total <0.150 mpg
RCRA
Arsenic 0.006 mg/ICg
Barium 0.270 mg/Kg
Cadmium 4.00
Chromium 1.30 mpg
Lead 44.E
Mercury 0.0108 mg/Kg
Selenium 0.002
Silver <0.030 mpg
Results submitted
for Enviro-Chem Analytical, Inc.
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1225 South 7th Street
Grand Junction, CO 81501
Date: September 19, 2012 SEP 202012
No: ECA/ELAM 12-03
SAMPLE I CATION
Submitted by: Gayle Lyman
Sample 1.D.: Soil,VAG-S12-03
Comments: Kept 4C till tested
Parameters
TRPH
Date Sampled: August 22, 2012
Date Received: August 22, 2012
Date Tested: August -Sept 6, 2012
RESULTS
<0.010 mg/Kg
BTEX:
Benzene <0.050
Toluene <0.050
Ethylbenzene <0.050 mgliCg
Xylenes, total <0.150
RCRA
Arsenic 0.004
Barium 0.230 mg/Kg
Cadmium 3-00 rag/Kg
Chromhun 1.50
Lead 14.0
Mercury 0.0086 mgag
Selenium 0.002 mgag
Silver <0.030 mgag
Results submitted
for Enviro-Chem Analytical, Inc.
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1225 South 7th Street
Grand Junction, CO 81501
Date: Dec. 29, 2012
No: E A/ELAM 12-11
SAMPLE IDENTIFICATION
Submittedby: Gayle Lyman
Sample Y.D.: Soil, VAG- 1 -04
Comments: Kept 4C till tested
Parameters
TPH
BTEX: (EPA 8260)
Benzene
Toluene
Ethylbenzene
Xylenes, total
RCRA
Arsenic
Barium
Cadmium
Chromium
Lead
Mercury
Selenium
Silver
Results submitted
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Date Sampled: Dec. 5, 2012
Date Received: Dec. 6, 2012
Date Tested: Dec. 6-21, 2012
RESULTS
0.008 mg/Kg
N.D. <0.0005 mpg
N.D. <0.001 mpg
N.D. <0.001 mg/Kg
N.D. <0.003 mpg
0.450 mg/Kg
21.0 mg/Kg
1.50 mg/Kg
<0.050 mg/Kg
43.50 mg/Kg
0.000023 mg/Kg
0.009 mg/Kg
1.50 mg/Kg
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To: Elam Constnrction
1225 South 7th Street
Grand Junction, CO 81501
Date: September 19, 2012
No: ECA/ELAM 12-05
SAMPLE IDENTIFICATION
Submitted by: Gayle Lyman
Sample 1.D.: Water, AG- 1 -01
Comments: Kept 4C till tested
Parameters
Date Sampled: August 22, 2012
Date Received: August 22, 2012
Date Tested: August 22-Sept 6, 2012
RESULTS
TRPH Q .000 mg/L
BTEX:
Benzene <0.001 m. .
Toluene <0.001 mgfL
Ethyl <0.001 mglL
Xylenes„ total <0.003 mg/L
R
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rsenie <0.001 mg/L
Barium 0.032 m
Cadmium <0.005
Chromium .010 mL
Lead <0.005 mg/L
Selenium 0.008 m L
Silver <0.005 m
Results submitted
for Fnviso-Clem Analytical, Inc.
Liese IC 'Thompson
Liese I. Thompson
Lab Director
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To: Elam Construction
1225 South 7th Street
Grand Junction, CO 81501
Date: September 19, 2012
No: EIS 12-06
SAMPLE III CATION
Submitted by: Gayle Lyman
Sample 1.D.: Water,VAG-W12-02
Comments: Kept 4C till tested
Date Sampled: August 22, 2012
Date Received: August 22, 2012
Date Tested: August 22-fit. 6, 2012
RESULTS
Parameters
TRPH <1.000 mg/I.
BTEX:
Benzene <0.001 mg/L
Toluene <0.001 mg/L
Ethylbenzene <0.001 mg/L
,Xylem total <0.003 mg/I.,
RCRA
Arsenic <0.001 mg/L
Barium 0.027 mg/L
Cadmium <0.005 mg/L
Chromium <0.010 mg/L
Lead <0.005 mg/L
Mercury 0.00003 mg/L
Selenitnn 0.007 mg/L
Silver a0.005 mg/L
Results submitted
for En ` Analytical, Inc.
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To: Elam Construction
1225 South 7th Street
Grand Junction, CO 81501
]ate: September 26, 2012
No: E A LA 12-10
SAMPLE IDENTIFICATION
Submitted by: Gayle Lyman
Sample 1.D.: Water, VA -W 12-03
Comments: Kept 4C till tested
Parameters
Date Sampled: Sept 6, 2012
Date Received: Sept 6, 2012
Date Tested: Sept. 6-23, 2012
RESULTS
TRPH <1..000 mg/L
BTEX:
Benzene <0.001 mg/L
Toluene <0.001 mgelL
Ethylbenzene <0.001 mg/L
Xylenes, total <0.003 m
RCRA
Arsenic <0.001 mg/L
Barium 0.024 mg/L
Cadmium +5 mg/L
Chromium <0.010 nib
Selenium 0.006 m
Silver <0.5 mg/I,
Results submitted
for Enviro-Chem Analytical, Inc.
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Liese KC Thompson
Lab Director
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To: Elam Consiruction
1225 South 7th Street
Grand Amction, CO 81501
Date: October 2g, 2012
No: ECAJELAM 1 -8
SAMPLE I CATION
Submitted by: Gayle Lyman
Sample I.I .: Water, AG- 12-04
Comments: Kept 4C till tested
Parameters
Date Sampled: Oct. 4, 2012
Date Received: Oct. 4, 2012
Date Tested: Oct. 4-28, 2012
RESULTS
TRPH <1.000 mg/L
BTEX:
Benzene <0.001 mg/L
Toluene <0.001 mg/L
Ethylbenzene <0.001 mg/L
Xylenes, total <0.003 mg/L
RCRA
Arsenic 0.002 mg/L
Barium 0.044 mg/L
Cadmium <0.005 mg/L
Chromium <0.010 me,
Lead +00mg/L
Mercury 0.00008 mg/L
Selenium 0.006 ragiL
Silver <0.005 mg/L
Results submitted
for Enviro-Chem Analytical, Inc.
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Lab Director
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To: Elam Consiruction
1225 South 7th Street
Grand Jon, CO 81501
Date: November 14, 2012
No: ECA/ELAM 1 -9
SAMPLE IDENTIFICATION
Submitted by: Gayle Lyman
Sample I.D.: Water, VAG-W12-05
Comments: Kept 4C till tested
Parameters
Date Sampled: Oct. 31, 2012
Date Received: Oct.. 31, 2012
Date Tested: Oct. 1-Nov. 7, 2012
RESULTS
BTEX:
Benzene <0.001 mg/L
Toluene .001 m
Ethylbenzene .001 mg/L
Xylenes, total <0.003 mg/L
RCRA
Arsenic 0.004 mg/L
Barium 0.037 mg/L
Cadmium <0.005 mgIL
Chromium <0.010 m
Lead 0. mg/L
Mercury 0.00006 mg/L
Selenium 0.005 mg/L
Silver <0.005 mg/L
Results submitted
for Enviro-Chem Analytical, Inc.
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MISCELLANEOUS
DOCUMENTS
Reading and Public Hearing of Resolution Granting Annual Review
Approval to the Elam Gravel Pit Special Review Permit
April 10, 2013
Three picture handouts from Gayle Lyman of Elam Gravel Pit regarding
dead and dying trees that the applicant will hire pro landscapers to replant.
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READING AND PUBLIC HEARING OF RESOLUTION GRANTING
ANNUAL REVIEW APPROVAL TO THE ELAM GRAVEL PIT SPECIAL
REVIEW PERMIT
APRIL 10, 2013
Letter dated March 17, 2013 from Donny Mack of the Woody Creek
Homeowners Association to Gayle Lyman of the Elam Gravel Pit thanking
him for a tour of the pit. Letter submitted for the record by staff planner,
Mike Kraemer
Woody Creek Mobile Homeowners Association
P.O. Box 95
Woody Creek, CO 81656
(970) 923-1065 (phone & fax)/(970) 456-6360 (cell )
Elam Construction, Inc.
556 Struthers Ave.
Grand Junction, Colorado 81501
3-17-13
Gayle Lyman,
Many thanks to you and Patrick Bourke for the tour of the Elam gravel pit cite. I •
was the representative from the Woody Creek Homeowner Association, along
with Paul Hempel and Kelly Gesselee, the intent of our tour was to observe the
routine operation of the gravel pit and its potential impact on the water quality of
the neighboring Woody Creek housing community.
We left the cite, with the knowledge that the Elam property was professionally
managed and maintained, and that the homeowner association has little concern
for water contamination from the pit operations. In short, Elam Construction
continues to be a conscientious neighbor, and a benefit to our neighborhood.
Sincerely,
Donny Mack
Woody Creek HOA