SU0004657 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

Y 7.0 RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LOCAL SHORT-TERM USE OF THE ENVIRONMENT VERSUS LONG-TERM PRODUCTIVITY r All of the property in the proposed permit area is currently subject to Williamson Act contract. Section 9-1.810. 3 of the San r'- Joaquin County Development Title permits Quarry Operations on . y Williamson Act contract land provided that the land is rehabili- tated for agricultural uses. As indicated in other portions of this document and as outlined in the Reclamation Plan in Section i 10. 0, KRC is committed to the reclamation of lands proposed for quarry operations. The Reclamation Plan provides for the re- establishment of grazing land, through establishment of accept- able grades, salvaging and respreading of soil materials, and I planting and establishment of suitable plant species. The project proposed in this document is for the recovery of scarce mineral resources. No long-term loss of agricultural land is proposed. All agricultural land will be reestablished through the Reclamation Plan outlined in Section 10.0. Temporary, short- term loss of agricultural land will occur as the land is used for quarry operations. The mining and reclamation plan provides for relatively short-term phases of mining, each lasting about 5 years. When each phase of mining starts, the previous phase will be reclaimed. The recovery of sand and rock aggregate are cumulative and i long-term irreversible effects of the proposed operation. Howev- er, the recovery of sand and rock aggregate resources is essen- tial to the economic well being of the county and its residents. These mineral deposits are relatively rare and localized geologic occurrences. KRC is an established operation already providing these important resources to various construction projects in the county. The development of the KRC property has required sub- stantial investment of time and financial resources and the additional sand and rock aggregate located in the proposed permit area are necessary for the continued operation of KRC's mining and processing facilities at this location. Because the products produced by KRC at this site are neces- sary and desirable for public convenience and welfare, continua- tion of quarrying activities at the KRC facility is consistent with the objectives and complies with the requirements of the San Joaquin County Comprehensive General Plan. t , KRC Aggregate, Inc. } - 1 - April 1, 1994