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TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: 'Kathleen Moghannam, Associate Clerk of the Board
SUBJECT: M & T Public Hearing/Item 5.05
DATE: January 2, 2008
Administrative Office
Phone: 538-7631
Fax: 538-7120
Attached is a revised Agenda Transmittal for the M & T Chico Ranch Mine Appeal. The
"action requested" language is the only language that has changed from the original
transmittal that was sent to the Board on 12/20/2007. The staff report and backup
materials have not been amended in any way.
I have also attached public correspondence related to the M & T that has been received
between December 28, 2007 and January 2, 2008.
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CLERK OF THE BOARD USE ONLY
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MEETING DATE: JAN 0 8 2
AGENDA TRANSMITTAL
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AGENDA ITEM:
AGENDA TITLE: M&T Chico Ranch Mine Appeal Hearing
DEPARTMENT: DDS
DATE: 12/18/07
MEETING DATE REQUESTED: 1/08/08
REGULAR X CONSENT
CONTACT: Pete Calarco, Assist. Dir.
PHONE: 538-2167
DEPARTMENT SUMMARY AND REQUESTED BOARD ACTION:
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Appeal of the Planning Commission's February 22, 2007 certification of the
Final EIR and approval of the M&T Chico Ranch Mine. The project consists of a long-term, off -channel
gravel mining operation proposal by Baldwin Contracting. The mining would take place on 193 -acres of a
235 -acre site over a 20 to 30—year period. Reclamation would occur incrementally and would consist of
the creation of open -water wetland wildlife habitat and agricultural uses. The aggregate would be
processed (washed and screened) on a 40 -acre area at the site. The project is located on a portion of
the M&T Chico Ranch approximately 1.5 miles east of the Sacramento River and approximately 5 -miles
southwest of the City of Chico in an area north of and adjacent to Ord Ferry Road, east of and partially
adjacent to River Road. Access to the site would be provided by River Road. Assessor Parcel Numbers:
039-530-023 and 039-530-025 (formerly 039-530-019, 039-530-020).
ACTION REQUESTED:
1. A) UPHOLD THE APPEAL; B) DENY THE MINING USE PERMIT; C) DENY CERTIFICATION
OF FINAL EIR; AND D)DIRECT STAFF TO COME BACK WITH FINDINGS.
-OR-
2. A) DENY THE APPEAL; B) ADOPT RESOLUTION CERTIFYING THE FINAL EIR, ADOPTING
FINDINGS OF FACTAND ADOPTING A MITIGATION MONITORING PLAN AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN; AND C) ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING THE MINING USE PERMIT AND
RECLAMATION PLAN WITH FINANCIAL ASSURANCE ESTIMATE, STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING
CONSIDERATIONS, AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
AGENDA ITEM SUBMITTALS REQUIRE THE ORIGINAL AND TWELVE (12) COPIES
ATTACH EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM AND OTHER BACKGROUND INFORMATION AS NECESSARY
Budgetary Impact: Yes No X
CAO OFFICE USE ONLY
If yes, complete Budgetary Impact Worksheet on back
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Budget Transfer Requested: Yes No X
Administrative Office Review
If yes, complete Budget Transfer Request Worksheet on
Administrative Office Staff Contact
back. (Deadline is one business day prior to normal agenda
deadline)
4/5's Vote Required: Yes: No:
Will Proposal Require an Agreement: Yes No X
Auditor -Controller's Number (if required):
Date Received by Clerk of Board:
County Counsel's Approval: Yes No X
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Will Proposal Require Additional Personnel: Yes No X
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Number of Permanent: Temp Extra Help
Previous Board Action Date: -4/24/07, 5/22/07 & 11/06/07 Additional Information Attached: Yes X
No
Describe:
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Dear Member of the Butte County Board of Supervisors:
As a member of the contracting community of Butte County, I
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want you to know that I support the proposed mine on the M&T
Ranch.
Mining sand and gravel at the M&T Ranch makes good eco-
nomic and environmental sense:
Aggregate is needed in our community everyday. Every as-
phalt road and concrete sidewalk is made up of more than
95% rock. The cost to transport rock doubles every 20 miles.
Using local rock, instead of rock from outside the county,
saves taxpayers' money.
• Construction is under pressure to "build green". In addition
to the 1.50,000 tons of material Baldwin recycles per year, the
new rock provided by the M&T mine will sage more than 11
million rock truck miles and 2 million gallons of fossil fuel:
Using local rock to reduce truck miles is key to sustainable
building..
Within 5 years from the start of mining, this site, which has
never been economical to farm, will begin to be reclaimed to a
wildlife preserve.
We in the construction industry stand together. The Planning
Commission made a good decision when they voted to approve this
project. We ask you to respect the process and deny the appeal.
BOARD ThankOSJPEMSORS
DEC 2 8 2007
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t Dear Member of the Butte County Board of Supervisors:
As a member of the contracting community of Butte County, I
want you to know that I support the proposed mine on the M&T
Ranch.
Minn, sand and gravel,at the M&T Ranch makes good eco-
nomic and environmental sense:
Aggregate is needed in our eommunity'everyday. Every as-
phalt road and concrete sidewalk is made up of more than
95% rock. The cost to transport rock doubles every 20 miles.
Using local rock, instead of rock from outside the county,
sages taxpayers' money.
Construction is under pressure to "build green". In addition
to the 150,000 tons of material Baldwin recycles per year, the
new rock provided by the M&T mine will sage more than 11
million rock truck miles and 2 million gallons of fossil fuel.
Using local rock to reduce truck miles is key to sustainable
building.
Within 5 years from the start of mining, this site, which has
never been economical to farm, will begin to be.reclaimed to a
wildlife preserve.
We in the construction industry stand together. The Planning
Commission made a good decision when they voted to approve this
project. We ask you to respect the process and deny the appeal.
Thank you,
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Lear Member of the Butte County Board of Supervisors:
As a member of the contracting community of Butte County, i
errant you to know that I support the proposed Line on the T
Ranch.
Mining sand and gravel at the M&T Manch males good eco-
nomic and environmental sense:
Aggregate is needed in our community everyday Every as-.
p'nalt road and concrete sidewalk is made. up of more than
95% rock. The cost to transport rock doubles every 20 miles.
Using local rock, instead of rock from outside the county,
saves taxpayers' money.
a Construction is under pressure to "build green". Inaddition
to the 150,000 tons of material Baldwin recycles per year, the
new rock provided by the IA&T Leine trvill sage more than 11
m— Mion rock truck miles and 2 million gallons of fossil fuel.
Using local rock to reduce truck miles is key to sustainable
building.
b Within 5 years from the start of mining, this site, which has
never been economical to Farre, will began to be reclaimed to a
wildlife preserve.
We in the construction industry stand together. The Manning
Commission made a good decision when they voted to approve this
project. We ask you to respect the process and denY the appeal.
Thank you,
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Dear Member of the Butte County Board of Supervisors:
As a member of the contracting community of Butte County, I
want you to know that I support the proposed mine on the M&T
r Ranch.
Mining sand and gravel at the M&T Ranch makes good eco-
nomic and environmental sense:
• Aggregate is needed in our community everyday Every as-
phalt road and concrete sidewalk is made up of more than
95% rock. The cost to transport rock doubles every 20 miles.
Using local rock, instead of rock mom outside the county,
Saves taxpayers' money.
• Construction is under pressure to "build green". In addition
to the 1.30,000 tons of material Baldwin recycles per year, the
new rook provided by the M&T mine will save more than 11
million rock truck miles and 2 million gallons of fossil fuel.
Using local rook to reduce truck miles is key to sustainable
building.
• Within 5 years from the start of mining, this site, which has
never been economical to farm, will begin to be reclaimed to a
wildlife preserve.
We in the oonstruction industry stand together. The Planing
Commission made a good decision when they voted to approve this
project. We ask you to respect the process and deny the appeal.
Thank you,
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' Dear Member of the Butte County Board of Supervisors:
As a member of the contracting community of Butte County, I
want you to know that I support the proposed mine on the Bl &-T
Ranch.
Mining sand and gravel at the M&T Ranch makes good eco-
nomic and environmental sense:
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• Aggregate is needed in our community everyday. Every as-
phalt road and concrete sidewalk is made up of more than
95% rock. The cost to transport rock doubles every 20 miles,
Using local -rock, instead of rock from outside the county,
saves taxpayers' money.
• Construction is under pressure to "build green". In addition
to the 150,000 tons of material Baldwin recycles per year, the
new rock provided by the M&T mine will save more than 11
million rock truck miles and 2 million gallons of fossil fuel.
Using local rock to reduce truck miles is key to sustainable
building.
• Within 5 years from the start of mining, this site, which has
never been economical to farm, will begin to be.reelaimed to a
wildlife preserve.
We in the construction industry stand together. The Planning
Commission made a good decision when they voted to approve this
project. We ask you to respect the process and deny the appeal.
Thank ou,
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Dear Member of the Butte County Board of Supervisors:
As a member of the contracting community of Butte County, I
want you.to know that I support the proposed mine on the M&T
Ranch.
Mining sand and gravel at the M&T Ranch makes good eco-
nomic and environmental sense:
• Aggregate is needed in our community everyday. Every as-
phalt road and concrete sidewalk is made up of more than
95% rock. The cost to transport rock doubles every 20 miles.
Using local rock, instead of rock from outside the county,
saves taxpayers' money.
• Construction is under pressure to "build green". In addition
to the 150,000 tons of material Baldwin recycles per year, the
new rock provided by the M&T mine will save more than 11
million rock truck miles and 2 million gallons of fossil fuel.
Using local rock to reduce truck miles is key to sustainable
building.
• Within 5 years from the start of mining, this site, which has
.never been economical to farm, will begin to be reclaimed to a
wildlife preserve.
We in the construction industry stand together. The Planning
Commission made a good decision when they voted to approve this
project. We ask you to respect the process and deny the appeal.
Thank you,
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` € Dear Member of the Butte County Board of Supervisors:
As a member of the contracting community of Butte County, I
want you to know that I support the proposed mine on the M&T
Ranch'.
Mining'sand and gravel at the M&T Ranch makes good eco-
nomic and environmental sense:
Aggregate is needed in our community everyday. Every as-
phalt road and concrete sidewalk is made up of more than
95% rock. The'cost to transport rock doubles every 20 miles.
Using local rock, instead of rock from outside the county,
saves taxpayers' money.
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• Construction is under pressure to "build green". In addition
to the 150,000 tons of material Baldwin recycles per year, the.
new rock provided by the M&T mine will save more than 11
million rock truck miles and 2 million gallons of fossil fuel.
Using local rock to reduce truck miles is key to sustainable
building.
• Within 5 years from the start of mining, this site, which has
never been economical to farm, will begiii to be reclaimed to a
wildlife preserve.
We in the construction industry stand together. The Planning
Commission made a good decision when theyvoted to approve this
project. We ask you to respect the process and deny the appeal.
Thank you,
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Dear Member of the Butte County Board of Supervisors,.
As a member of the contracting community of Butte County, I
want you to know that z support the proposed mine on the M&T
Ranch.
Mining sand'aad gravel at the M&T Ranch makes good eco-
noetic and environmental sense: BOARD OF SUPFr:,'ISORS
• Aggregate is needed in our community everyday. Every as- DEC 3 12007
phalt road and concrete sidewalk is made up of more than OROVlLi_E, CALIFORNIA
95% rock. The cost to transport rock doubles every 20 miles.
Using local rock, instead of rock Brom outside the county,
saves taxpayers' money.
• Construction is under pressure to "build green". In addition
to the 180,000 tons -of material Baldwin recycles per year, the
new rock provided by the M&T mine will save more than 11
million rock truck miles and 2 million gallons of fossil fuel.
Using local rock to reduce truck miles is key to sustainable
building.
• Within 5 years from the start of mining, this site, which has
never been economical to farm, will begin to be reclaimed to a
wildlife preserve.
we in the construction industry stand together. The Planning
Commission made a good decision when they voted to approve this
project. We ask you to respect the process and deny the appeal.
Thank you,
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Dear Member of the Butte County Board of Supervisors:
.As a member of the contracting community of Butte County, I
' want you to know that I support the proposed mine on the M&T
Ranch.
Minim' sand and gravel at the M&T Ranch makes good eco-
nomic and environmental sense:
• .Aggregate is needed in our community everyday. Every as-
phalt road and concrete sidewalk is made up of more than
95% rock. The cost to transport rock doubles every 20 miles.
Using local rock, instead of rock from outside the county,
saves taxpayers' money.
• Construction is under pressure to "build green". In addition
to the 150,000 tons of material Baldwin recycles per yeas, the
new rook provided by the M&T mine will save more than 11
million rock truck miles and 2 million gallons of:Fossil fuel.
Using local rack to reduce truck miles is key to sustainable
building.
• Within 3 years from the start of mining, this site, which has
never been economical to farm, will begin to be reclaimed to a
wildlife preserve.
We in the construction industry stand together. The Planning
Commission made a good decision when they voted to approve this
project. We ask you to respect the process and deny the appeal.
Thank you,,
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Dear Member of the Butte County Board of Supervisors:
As a member of the contracting community of Butte County, I
want you to know that I support the proposed mine on the M&T
Ranch.
Mining sand and gravel at the M&T Ranch makes good eco-
nomic and environmental sense:
• Aggregate is needed in our community everyday. Every as-
phalt road and concrete sidewalk is made up of more than
95% rock. The cost.to transport rock doubles every 20 miles.
Using local rock, instead of rock from outside the county,
saves taxpayers' money. C 3.1x„17
• Construction is under pressure to "build green". In addition ORO iLLE, CAL Ft RMA
to the 150,000 tons of material Baldwin recycles per year, the
new rock provided by the M&T mine will save more than 11
million rock truck miles and 2 million gallons of fossil fuel.
Using local rock to reduce truck miles is key to sustainable
building..
• Within 5 years from the start of mining, this site, which has
never been economical to farm, will begin to be reclaimed to a
wildlife preserve.
We in the construction industry stand together. The Planning
Commission made a good decision when they voted to approve this
project. We ask you to respect the process and deny the appeal.
Thank you,
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12/28!2007 7:34 PM FROM: VCE .valley Contractors Exchange TO: 41 (530) 533-6613 PAGE: 002 OF 002
Dear Member of the Butte County Board of Supervisors:
As a member of the contracting community of Butte County, I
want you to know that I support the proposed mine on the M&T
Ranch. ,
Mining sand and gravel at the M&T Ranch makes good eco-
nomic and environmental sense:
• Aggregate is needed in our community everyday. Every as-
phalt road and concrete sidewalk is made up of more than
95% rock. The cost to transport rock doubles every 20 miles.
Using local rock, instead of rock from outside the county,
saves taxpayers' money.
BOARD OF SURE-.:IuORS.
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OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA
• Construction is under pressure to "build green". In addition
to the 150,000 tons of material Baldwin recycles per year, the
new rock provided by the M&T mine will save more than 11
million rock. truck miles and 2 million gallons of fossil fuel.
Using local rock to reduce truck miles is key to sustainable
building.
Within 5 years from the start of mining, this site, which has
never been economical to farm, will begin to be reclaimed to a
wildlife preserve.
We in the construction industry stand together. The Planning
commission made a good decision when they voted to approve this
project. We ask you to respect the process and deny the appeal.
Thank you,
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Dear Member of the Butte County Board of Supervisors:
As a member of the contracting community of Butte County, Z
went you to know that I support the proposed mine on the M&T
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Mining sand and gravel at the M&T Ranch makes goad eco.-
nomic and environmental sense:
• Aggregate is needed in our community everyday. Every as-
phalt road and concrete sidewalk is made up of more than
95% rock. The cost to transport rock doubles every 20 miles.
Using local rock, instead of rock from outside the county,;
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• Constziuction is under pressure to "build green.". In addition
to the 150,000 tows_ of material Baldwin recycles per year, the
new rock provided by the MSFT mine will save more than 11
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• Within. 5 years from the start of mining, this site, which has
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Dear McMIDer of the Butte County Board of Supervisors:
As a m.emtler of the contracting community of Butte County, I
want you to know that I support the proposed mi a.e•on the
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Mining saY1d and gravel at the M&T Ranch makes good eco-
nomic and environmental sense;
• gggregFate is needed in our community everyday. Every as-
phalt read and concrete sidewalk is made up of more than
95% rook. The cost to transport rock doubles every 20 miles.
Using local rock, instead of rock from outside the county,
saves tELxpayers' money.
• Construction is under pressure to "build green". in addition
to the 150,000 tons of material Baldwin recycles per year, the.
new rock provided by the M&T mine will save more than 11
million rock truck miles and 2 million gallons of fossil. fuel.
Using local rock to reduce truck miles is key to sustainable
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Within 6 years from the start of mining, thin site, which has
never been economical to farm, will begin to be reclaimed to a
wildlifei preserve.
We in the construction industry stand together. The Planning
Commission made a good decision when they voted to approve this
project. TI11e ask you to'respea the process and deny the appeal
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Dear Member of the Butte County Board of Supervisors:.
As a member of the contracting community of Butte County, I
want you to know that I support the proposed mine on the M&
Ranch.
Mining sand and gravel at the M&T Ranch makes good eco -
noetic and environmental sense: _
Aggregate is needed in our community everyday. Every as-
phalt road and concrete sidewalk is made up of more than
95% rock. The cost to_transport rock doubles every 20 miles.
Using local rock, instead of rock from outside the county,
saves taxpayers' money.
Construction is under pressure to "build green". In addition
to the` 150,000 tons of material Baldwin recycles per year, the
new rock provided by the M&T mine will save more than 11
million rock truck miles and 2 million gallons of fossil fuel.
Using local rock to reduce truck miles is key to sustainable
building.
• Within 5 years from the start of mining, this site, which has
never been economical to farm, will begin to be reclaimed to a
wildlife preserve.
We in the construction industry stand together. The Planning
Commission made a good decision when they voted to approve this
project. We ask you to respect the process and deny the appeal.
Thank u, BOARD OF SvP"^• SC,. <
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Dear. Member of the Butte County Board of Supervisors:
As a member of the contrai6ting Community of Butte County, Z
want you to know that X support the proposed mine on the M&T
Ranch.
Mining sand and gravel at the M&T Ranch makes good eco-
nomic and environmental sense:
Aggregate is needed in our community everyday. Every as-
phalt road and concrete sidewalk is made up of more than
95% rock. The cost to transport rock doubles every 20 miles.
Using local rock, instead of rock from outside the county,
saves taxpayers' money.
• Construction is under pressure to "build green". In addition
to the 150,000 tons of material Baldwin recycles per year, the
new rock provided by the M&T mine will save more than 11
million rock truck miles and 2 million gallons of fossil fuel.
Using local rock to reduce truck miles is key to sustainable
building.
• Within 5 years from the start of mining, this site, which has
never been economical to farm, will begin to be reclaimed to a
wildlife preserve.
We in the construction industry stand together. The Planning
Commission made a good decision when they voted to. approve this
project. We ask you to respect the process and deny the appeal.
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Dear Member of the Butte County Board of Supervisors:
As a member of the contracting community of Butte County, I
want you to know that I support the proposed mine on the M&T
Rand: .
Mining sand and gravel at the M&T Ranch makes good eco-
nomic and environmental sense:
• Aggregate is needed in our community everyday. Every as-
phalt road and concrete sidewalk is made up of more than
95% rock. The cost to transport rock doubles every 20 miles.
Using local rock, instead of rock from outside the county,
saves taxpayers' money.
• Construction is under pressure to "build green". In addition
to the 150,000 tons of material Baldwin recycles per year, the
new rock provided by the M&T mme veill. save more than 11
million rock truck miles and 2 million gallons of fossil fuel.
Using local rock to reduce truck miles is key to sustainable
building.
• Withiu 5 years from the start of mining, this, site, which has
nevar been economical to farm, will begin to be reclaimed to a
wildlife preserve.
We in the construction industry stand together. The Panning
Commission made a good decision when they voted to approve this
project. We ask you to respect the process and deny the appeal.
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Dear Member of the Butte County Board of Supervisors:
As a member of the contracting community of Butte County, I
want you to know that I support the proposed mine on the M&�T
Ranch.
Mining sand and gravel at the M&T Ranch makes good eco-
nomic and environmental sense.
• Aggregate is needed in our community everyday. Every as-
phalt road and concrete sidewalk is made up of more than
95% rock. The cost to transport rock doubles every 20 miles.
Using local rock, instead of rock from outside the county,
saves taxpayers' money
• Construction( is under pressure to "build green". In addition
to the 150,000 tons of material Baldwin recycles per year, the
new rock provided by the M&T mine will save more than 11
million rock truck miles and 2 million gallons of fossil fuel.
Using local rock to reduce truck miles is key to sustainable
building.
• Within 5 years from the start of mining, this site, which has
never been economical to farm, will begin to be reclaimed to a
wildlife preserve.
We in the construction industry stand together. The Planning
Commission made a good decision when they voted to approve this
project. We ask you to respect the process and deny the appeal.
Thank you,
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Dear Member of t_aa Butte County Board of Supervisors:
As a member of the contracting cor_nmunity of Butte County, I
want you to know that I support the proposed mine on the Mk
Bezich.
Mining sand and gravel at the M&T Ranch makes good eco-
nomic and environmental sense:
Aggregate is needed in,our community everyday. Every as-
phalt road and concrete sidewalk is made up of more than
95% rock: The cost to transport rock doubles every 20 miles.
Using local rock, inetead afrock from outside the county,
saves taxpayers' money.
• Construction is ander pr essure to "build green". In addition
to the 130,000 tons of material Baldwin recycles per year, the
new rock provided by the IVI&T aline will save more than 11
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never been economics_ to farm., will begin to be reclaimed to a
wildlife. preserve.
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Commission made a good derision when they voted to approve this
project. We ask you to r espect the process and darty the appeal.
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Moghannarn, Kathleen
.From: Kirk, Maureen
Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2008 9:56 AM
To: Moghannam, Kathleen
Subject: FW: Please Vote NO on M&T Gravel Mine.. lob• f:�4..,
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From: Barb [mailto:noblebarb@sbcglobal.net]
Sent: Sunday, December 30, 2007 6:05 PM
To: Connelly, Bill; Dolan, Jane; Josiassen, Curt; Kirk, Maureen; Yamaguchi, Kim
Subject: Please Vote NO on M&T Gravel Mine!!
Please vote against the M&TBaldwin Gravel Mine. It is impractical and harmful in so many ways:
1) It will turn a rural, quiet area into a noisy, dirty, dangerous industrial atmosphere.
It will desecrate prime farm land and does not comply with the Williamson Act rules.
2)
Durham cannot withstand exponentially more gravel trucks
parading through its heart and directly in front of
the only access to all three school sites; there are already
numerous gravel trucks traveling through there now.
WHY IS THAT?? WHERE ARE THEY MINING, AND
HOW MUCH WILL THOSE MINES GROW ALONG WITH M&T???
HAVE
THE SITES THAT ARE CURRENTLY BEING MINED BEEN
RESEARCHED
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TO LEARN HOW THE GRAVEL TRUCKS
FROM THERE WILL ADD TO THE IMPACT OF M&T/BALDWIN'S MINE ON THE TOWN OF
DURHAM ?? .
The two-lane Durham-Dayton/Durham-Pentz Highway is
extremely congested at the beginning of the school
day, lunch time, and mid-afternoon. Gravel trucks.
using this highway are not compatible with children
walking to and from school, vehicles dropping off or
picking up children, high school drivers, high school
athletes jogging along the roadway, band students
practicing for parades, Butte
College students driving
to and from campus, and school buses transporting
children. Gravel trucks CANNOT stop as quickly as
other vehicles when young children may
cross the
road
or even the crosswalk, thinking they have enough time
to pass. In addition, these trucks kick up rocks which
can easily put
children's eyes out and in other ways
seriously harm them. We all know the damage to a
windshield of a pebble
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kicked up by a truck; in no way
should our children be exposed to this danger numerous
times,a day. Even children playing on the school
grounds could easily be hit by rocks kicked up from
the highway by these trucks, which, may I remind you,
will be the ones spilling gravel on the roadways.
Gravel trucks parading through this area are akin to
them driving through a neighborhood in Chico ,
Oroville, or
Paradise. In no
way would anyone consider
that appropriate, yet this is what will happen if this
sand and gravel mine is allowed to go forward. This
highway is in the heart of Durham's
"neighborhood." In
addition to the three schools, many of Durham's
businesses are in the same area, businesses which
school children frequent before school, at lunch, and
after school. There is entirely too much foot traffic
in this
area to allow gravel trucks; to regularly drive
through. Tragedy will, inevitably strike, and you will
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have to live with that if you vote to allow this
project to proceed.
3) Roads will be destroyed by the trucks, and the
county will be responsible for constant maintenance.
It is clear that many of our roads in
Butte County are
currently in disrepair, and this will only add to the
burden.
4) It's not right that so many people will be
adversely affected for the financial gain of a few.
Gravel is not "gold;" it can be mined in other areas
of
California away from populated areas. It also does not appear to be a resource difficult to find.
5) When families learn of the number of gravel trucks that will pass within a few feet of their
children numerous times
a day, they will not want their children to attend this
`district, ESPECIALLY after the
first child is hurt or killed, which is
inevitable. Property values will decrease. Our district is already losing children each year; we can't afford to
have families quit moving here. Those homes in front of the school and all along Durham -Dayton will be WORTHL
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gravel trucks literally in their front yard all day?? Children and pets will be at risk in their own yards; I certainly woul
playing there or visiting after school. And think of the noise!!
6) The mine will foster West Nile virus with its stagnant water. It will also
impact the aquifer in dry
years
such as what we're experiencing now. For the above reasons, we are
adamantly opposed to this project and strongly
encourage all Butte County Supervisors to deny its
establishment.
Barbara and Jon Noble
"9272 Turner Lane
Durham, CA
95938
1/2/2008
Moghannarn, Kathleen
From: Kirk, Maureen
Sent: "Wednesday, January 02, 2008 9:54 AM
To: Moghannam, Kathleen
Subject: FW: M & T Ranch - support mining rocks
--------------------
From: Kate Leyden [mailto:kateleyden2000@att.net]
Sent: Tuesday, January 01, 2008 12:24. PM,
To: Kirk, Maureen
Subject: M &T'Ranch - support mining rocks
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S0ARD QF SUPERVISORS
AN
OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA
Maureen,
I'm writing to encourage you to deny the appeal of the approved permit for the M&T Ranch and allow
mining of aggregate to go forward on the property.
The Planning Commission approved the permit with a statement of conditions after 1 I years of work.
To me, the statement of conditions acknowledges that the overriding benefits of the project and the
economic need outweigh the negatives. Clearly it was a hard decision for them to come to (hard - haha._
How many puns can we insert into this discussion?!).
Rocks are the key material to' roads and other infrastructure. Our rock is valuable and should be allowed
to be mined.
The issue of trucking rocks is the same as trucking beer or fruit or rice. No one likes trucks, but if
you've got it a truck brought it. We have to accept trucks are a necessary element of economic
development and are heavily regulated. They pay fees for every mile driven.
The mitigation measures Baldwin will perform will benefit the County and Chico. Road improvements,
wildlife area, road fees and more. The economic benefit to the county will be unique - it's not every day
a company is willing to invest this much money as a condition for use.
Maureen, thank you for looking beyond the emotional sound -bites on this issue. I hope you will agree
the permit should go forward as approved and you will vote to deny the appeal.
Thanks for all you do.
Warmly, ..
Kate Leyden
376 E. 7th Ave
Chico
1/2/2008
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Moghannarn, Kathleen
From: Kirk, Maureen
Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2008 9:55 AM:`-
BfJARD QF SUP 'V ,
To: Moghannam, Kathleen
Subject: FW: M&T Ranch Mine JAN 0 2.2PR
OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA
From: Ethyle Vercruyssen [mailto:loosestrings@sbcglobal.net]
Sent: Monday, December 31, 2007 12:46 PM
To: Dolan, Jane; Connelly, Bill; Josiassen, Curt; Kirk, Maureen; Yamaguchi, Kim
Subject: M&T Ranch Mine
Dear Supervisors:
I am writing in support of the M&T Gravel Mine. I was very disturbed by the obvious exaggerations
and inaccuracies of the opposition ad in Sunday's Enterprise Record.
The trucks used for hauling gravel are exactly the same trucks used for hauling farm produce during
harvest. They are neither larger nor heavier than harvest trucks.
Being able to mine at the M&T Ranch will keep the prices down for gravel and sand that is used for .
roads, foundations, driveways, etc. Everyone should be able to purchase gravel, rocks and sand at a
reasonable price and most everyone uses or will use things made from the product.
Please support the M&T Ranch Mine for the good of all the residents of Butte County, not just for a few
opponents.
Thank you for your consideration.
Ethyle R. Vercruyssen
776 Filbert Avenue
Chico, CA 95926
1/2/2008
Moghannarm, Kathleen
From: Kirk, Maureen
Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2008 9:56 AM
To: Moghannam, Kathleen
Subject: FW: M&T Ranch Mine
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JAN
Op,oViLLE, C:F LIi'u;ts ii+'
From: Rene Vercruyssen [mailto:renver@sbcglobal.net]
Sent: Monday, December 31, 2007 12:33 PM
To: Dolan, Jane; Connelly, Bill; 7osiassen, Curt; Kirk, Maureen; Yamaguchi, Kim
Subject: M&T Ranch Mine
Dear Supervisors:.
I have already sent each of you a letter in support on the M&T Gravel Mine. The opposition ad in the
Enterprise Record last Sunday, causes me to write again.
Gravel is needed and will be supplied to this area. The only question is where the material will come
from. Stopping the M&T will not reduce truck traffic by one truck load. Approving the M&T will save
truck miles driven to deliver gravel, it will save fuel, and it will be a local source of employment and
revenue for the County.
Your decision should be for the good of all the residents of Butte County, not for the few opponents.
Again; I ask you to support the M&T Gravel Mine.
Thank you for your consideration.
Rene A. Vercruyssen (Retired)
776 Filbert Avenue '
Chico, CA 95926
1/2/2008
valley contractors exchange,. ince
951 East & Street e Chico, CA 95928 a (530) 343-1981 a Fax 343-3503
www.viceonline.com
January 2, 2008
Supervisor Jane Dolan
Butte County Board of Supervisors
Dear Supervisor Dolan,
On behalf of the 530 member businesses of the Valley Contactors Exchange,
we request you deny the appeal of the Planning Commission's approval of
the gravel mine on the M&T Ranch.
From the perspective of our membership, this matter has two fundamental
issues:
(Respect for the process. This permit request started almost 12 years
ago: Good people who know what they're doing have done their jobs and
have come to good ,decislons. This project has been exhaustively researched
and reviewed. Baldwin has done everything asked of them, paid every fee
and agreed to all mitigation measures. To deny the Planning Commission's
approval after all this would be inappropriate.
This material benefits Butte County. Gravel is to construction as milk is
to the grocery store -a basic staple. Contractors are under ever-increasing
pressure to reduce costs and employ sustainable building practices. Having
a local source of gravel will reduce concrete and asphalt costs while reducing
. diesel truck miles and the useof fossil fuel.
On behalf of all the construction jobs that depend on predictable processes
and local. building materials, we urge you to deny the appeal of the . .
permit for the M&T mine.
Sincerely,
David J. Murray
President, Board of Directors BOARD or SUPER.V!S,�r..:S
Valley Contractors Exchange
JAN U 2
OROVILLE, CALIFCReklA
Yuba City Office: 83.2 Rich/and Road • Yuba Cfty, CA 95991 • (530) 674-2030 • Fax 671-4432