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MINING AND RECLAMATION PLAN
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The following report summarizes the mining and reclamation plans"'olMartin Marietta Materials,
Inc. ("Martin Marietta") for sand and gravel extraction on the Mueller property in Clay Township,
Hamilton County, Indiana north of I 06th Street.
2.0. MINING PLAN
2.1 Introduction
2.1.1 Location of Mine
The general geographic location of the proposed Mine site is between Hazel Dell Parkway and Gray
Road on the north side of I06th Street, in Cannel, Clay Township, Hamilton County, Indiana. The
proposed Mine site is presently located outside the corporate boundaries of the City of Cannel,
Indiana, though it is expected to be brought within those boundaries pursuant to a pending
annexation case, Annexation C-214. The proposed Mine site abuts Hazel Dell Parkway and 106th
Street.
2.1.2 Adjacent Land Use Features
Kingswood subdivision and an existing Martin Marietta processing plant and lake are adjacent to
the proposed Mine site to the north. The Martin Marietta North Indianapolis quarry and related
facilities are located south of I06th Street. Martin Marietta owns additional property east of Hazel
Dell Parkway. A City of Cannel well site is located to the west of the proposed Mine sik
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2.2 Present Conditions of the Land
2.2.1 Mining History and Land Use
The proposed Mine site has been used for agricultural purposes, with the exception of the small
portion excavated for sand and gravel extraction prior to May 2001. The sand arid gravel extraction
operation was stopped pursuant to the request of the Kingswood Homeowners Association in May
2001. A portion of the Mine site, at the comer of Gray Road and 106th Street is wooded. This
portion will not be mined. There are several areas of scrub fencerow vegetation. The majority of
the Mine site is cultivated agricultural fields.
2.2.2 Topography
The Mine site is located west ofthe White River. The Mine site is generally flat. Elevations in the
Mine site range from a low of approximately 742 feet above mean sea level ("amsl") to a high of
approximately 750 feet amsl, with most elevations approximately 746 feet amsl.
2.2.3 Drainage and Surface Water
No perennial streams are located within the proposed Mine site.
All drainage from mining shall be controlled by dikes, barriers, and drainage structures such as
retention basins, or settling ponds sufficient to prevent any chemicals, compounds, mixtures, silt,
debris, or loose materials from entering into or filling any existing drainage course or encroaching
on streets or adjacent property, or entering into any stream, pond, well, subterranean waterway or
other body of water on the Mine site. Martin Marietta will conform to any applicable legal
requirements with respect to drainage
2.2.4 Groundwater
The excavation of the Mine site will result in the creation of a lake. Most of the water collected in
the lake will be direct precipitation and groundwater infiltration with only a minor contribution from
surface runoff. The maximum elevation of the lake will be controlled by natural interaction with
groundwater. The sand and gravel extraction will not adversely impact groundwater levels.
2.2.5 Man-made Features
There are no-man made features, other than the portion previously excavated by Martin Marietta for
sand and gravel extraction, on the proposed Mine site.
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2.2.6 Vegetation
A portion of the Mine site, at the comer of Gray Road and 106th Street is wooded. This portion will
not be mined. There are several areas of scrub fencerow vegetation. The majority of the Mine site
is cultivated agricultural fields.
2.3. Mining Method
2.3.1 Description of Mineral and Mining Method
Martin Marietta will develop a sand and gravel extraction operation north of 106th Street, to
commence in 2002 and continue for approximately 14 years, depending on market conditions.
Overburden will be removed using earthmoving equipment, and sand and gravel will be removed
through use of a floating dredge. The sand and gravel will be conveyed through a pipe to a
processing plant not located on the Mine site.
2.3.1.1 Excavation Equipment
Sand and gravel extraction shall be accomplished through a floating dredge and booster pumps.
2.3.1.2 Mining Sequence
A phased approach to mining and concurrent reclamation plan will be employed. A proposed
mining sequence is attached.
Mining will be initiated by stripping overburden. Overburden will used for berms or sold. From the
overburden removed during sand and gravel extraction, Martin Marietta shall construct an earthen
landscape berm approximately six (6) feet in height on the north side of 106th Street (except the
wooded portion of the Mueller Property located directly south of the existing park at the northeast
comer of Gray Road and 106th Street).
2.3.1.3 Buffer
Martin Marietta has proposed a buffer of 150 feet from Kingswood Subdivision to the sand and
gravel extraction. This area shall not be used for any other use in conjunction with sand and gravel
extraction, except removal of overburden in order to create slopes to the lake to be created, landscape
berms, storage of overburden for landscaping purposes or the for the construction of visual barriers,
and screening, provided that a minimum setback of 10 feet will be provided between the toe of the
visual barrier and the exteri9r boundary of the Mine site.
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2.3.1.4 Disposal of Waste Materials
Refuse generated on site such as paper debris, food stuffs, and any industrial waste generated by
maintenance activities will be placed in on-site dumpsters and periodically removed by a qualified
contractor to an approved landfill or waste disposal facility.
2.3.1.5 Traffic
Traffic impacts will be minimal. Sand and gravel will be conveyed by pipe to a processing facility.
2.3.1.6 Hours of Operation
All overburden removal on the Mueller Property north of 106th Street shall be completed during
daylight hours (between one half hour after sunrise and one half hour before sunset), during the
months of November through March, and only on days other than Saturday or Sunday. There will
be no sand and gravel extraction on Sundays.
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Mine site Facilities
2.3.1.7.1
Aggregate Processing and Manufacturing Area
There will be no aggregate processing or other mining- or manufacturing related activities, other than
sand and gravel extraction utilizing the dredge, on the Mine site.
2.3.1.7.2
Other Facilities
The sand and gravel extraction operation will require the use of petroleum products such as hydraulic
fluids, motor oil and fuels. The storage of these products shall meet all applicable guidelines and
regulations contained in applicable environmental laws. The use of the dredge will necessitate
refueling from a portable tank: mounted on a truck. Refueling may occur on a daily basis and will
therefore require the truck to be parked on site.
On-site sewage disposal facilities will consist of portable tavatories (i.e. port-a-johns and holding
tanks) .
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2.4 Pollution Control and Prevention of Environmental Damage
2.4.1 Air Impacts
Air quality at the Mine site will be affected to a limited extent by the generation of fugitive dust
during operations. Dust particles generated from internal transportation and removal of overburden
will be retained on the Mine site. The size of dust particles generated by these sources are large
compared with other soUrces 'and as a result, any dust generated will quickly settle to the ground and
remain on the Mine site.
Martin Marietta shall obtain and maintain all permits required for its operations pursuant to state and
federal air pollution control laws and regulations. Martin Marietta shall also implement the
following controls to minimize the generation of dust on the Mine site and minimize potential
impacts to air resources:
1. The setback areas to be left surrounding the proposed extraction area will serve to
mitigate the potential for air impacts.
2. All interior roads and stockpile areas that will experience vehicle traffic shall be
sprayed with water on an as needed basis to minimize the generation of dust.
Records of water applications shall be retained for a period of at least three years at
the site, and made available to the Department for inspection and copying..
3. Overburden berms will be graded and seeded promptly following completion of the
berm to minimize wind erosion and help trap any fugitive dust within the Mine site
boundaries.
4. Overburden removal shall be limited to the area expected to be mined during two
operating seasons, except where Martin Marietta desires to construct earthen berms
around any portion of a Mine site.
5. Trees and other existing natural vegetation will be left in and around the site
perimeter (life of mine boundary), where practical.
6. Martin Marietta will obtain permits for equipment as required pursuant to appropriate
Indiana Department of Environmental Management regulations.
2.4.2 Noise Impacts
1. The dredge generates minimum noise. There is no blasting associated with sand and
gravel extraction;
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2. Noise from equipment is limited to meet the standards of the Mine Safety and Health
Administration;
3. Vegetative cover will be retained in all areas outside the plant and stockpile area that
are not being mined or prepared for mining;
4. Hours of operation will be limited as set forth in this plan;
5. The Mine site will utilize ail existing processing plant that will not be closer to any
existing residential area than currently; and
6. Berms on the property boundaries will act as barriers to mitigate off-site noise levels.
All plant employees and equipment operators will be instructed in the operation of equipment to
. reduce noise. Below is a list oftechniques that will be employed at the Mine site to reduce noise:
1. Employees will be instructed in the proper operation and maintenance of all
equipment;
2. Employees will be instructed not to "race" the engInes of any equipment
unnecessarily;
3. Employees will be instructed to report any operating irregularities in equipment that
. may increase the level of noise generated by that equipment;
4. Vehicle speeds will be controlled to reduce engine noise during interior transport of
material and;
5. All plant equipment will be properly maintained and secured.
2.4.5 Erosion Impacts
Soil erosion will be controlled pursuant to an erosion control plan approved by the Indiana
Department of Environmental Management.
2.4.6 Visual Impacts
Mitigation measures include:
1. Reclamatiol! of areas where mining has been completed to restore vegetation;
2. From the overburden removed during sand and gravel extraction, Martin Marietta
shall construct an earthen landscape berm approximately six (6) feet in height on the
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north side of 106th Street on the Mueller Property (except the wooded portion of the
Mueller Property located directly south of the existing park at the northeast comer
of Gray Road and 106th Street).
3.0 RECLAMATION METHOD
3.1 Reclamation Methods and Schedule
Martin Marietta shall reclaim the Mine site (except the wooded portion of the Mueller Property north
of 106th Street located directly south of the existing park at the northeast comer of Gray Road and
106th Street) as a lake with (i) slopes no steeper than 3 to 1, (ii) a waterline not less than 150 feet
from the nearest propertY line in the Kingswood Subdivision and (iii) domestic grass coverage of
not less than eighty percent per square yard. Reclamation shall begin on the northern portion of the
Mine site, closest to Kingswood Subdivision, and move in a southerly direction. All reclamation
shall comply generally with the reclamation guidelines adopted by the Indiana Mineral Aggregates
Association, a current copy of which shall be provided to the Director annually.
3.2 Sequential Reclamation Plans
Reclamation will occur, where possible, concurrent with mining. Concurrent reclamation will
minimize the exposed (unvegetated) land surface necessary for mining and thereby reduce dust,
erosion and visual impacts. Consistent with the Reclamation Principles, areas incidental to. mining
other portions of the Mine site, such as haul roads and stockpile areas, will not be reclaimed until
they are no longer used.
3.3 Final Reclamation Plans and Objectives
After sand and gravel extraction has ceased and pumping has stopped, the area of sand and gravel
extraction north of 106th Street is expected to fill with water creating a lake. The lake will eventually
have a project water elevation of approximately 722 above mean sea level, depending upon seasonal
variation. The resulting lake will provide habitat for a variety of aquatic resources such as plants, fish
and amphibians, as well as providing temporary habitat for migrating birds. The lake will also
provide a visually pleasing amenity for the adjacent homeowners in Kingswood. Upon completion
of the sand and gravel extraction, Martin Marietta shall take no actions to drain the.lake created, nor
to reduce the water level below natural fluctuating levels.
The final land-use objectives for the reclaimed Mine site is the lake described above. Portions of
a strip ofland 150 feet wide adjoining Kingswood Subdivision will be offered for sale to adjoining
property owners in Kingswood.
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3.4 Disposition of Buildings, etc.
Within two (2) years after the completion of reclamation of an area, Martin Marietta will remove and
dispose of all equipment, parts, machine, tools, and structures in that area not compatible with the
reclamation plan. Screening berms will be retained. Any unused overburden will be sold or removed
from the Mine site.
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