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From: Holmes, Christine B
Sent: Monday, October 06,200811 :20 AM
To: 'Weiss, Zeft A.'
Cc: 'John.tiberi@martinmariettacom'; 'Wayne Phears'; Hollibaugh, Mike P; 'John Molitor'
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Mr. Weiss,
Because the sand and gravel removal is ongoing at this site, the one-year limitation would not apply.
If you have any questions, please let me know.
Christine Barton-Holmes, LEED AP
Planning Administrator
Department of Community Services
City of Carmel
One Civic Square
Carmel, Indiana 46032
317.571.2424
317.571.2426 fax
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LEGAL COUNSEL
October 2, 2008
Ms. Christine Barton-Holmes
Planning & Zoning Administrator
Department of Community Services
City of Carmel
One Civic Square
Carmel, IN 46032
RE: Martin Marietta Buffcrvard - 08080007 C & 08080008 V
Dear Ms. Barton-Holmes:
This shall acknowledge receipt of your Letter of Grant, dated September 29, 2008,
pertaining to the above-referenced matters. In the Letter of Grant, you make reference to Section
30.05.05 of the Zoning Ordinance. Please confirm that in the circlill1stances ofthis situation, that
being where the removal of sand and gravel is a continuing process and where Martin Marietta
will not necessarily be working within the reduced butTeryard within the next twelve months,
that the one year limitation is effectively not applicable. We understand that this exception is
premised upon the fact that Martin Marietta will continue to remove sand and gravel from
Mueller Property North, such that it is continuing its sand and gravel operations towards the
reduced buffer area.
We thank you for your time and attention to this matter and look forward to your
favorable reply.
Very truly yours,
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Christopher Wolcott [cwolcott@hllglaw.com]
Thursday, July 17, 2008 1 :37 PM
Tingley, Connie S
John Tiberi
Subject: re: BZA Hearing on MMM Agreement and Underground Mining Application on Mueller,South
Attachments: Martin Marietta Letter to BZA.pdf
Ms. Tingley:
Please include the attached letter in the materials submitted to the BZA hearing this evening, Please confirm to all that you have
received this email.
Regards.
Chris Wolcott
7/17/2008
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Kingswood Homeowners Association, Inc.
P.D. Box 234
Can~lel, Indiana 46082
July 16,2008
Dear Board of Zoning Appeals Members:
My name is Chris Wolcott. I live at 5089 Kingswood Drive, and I am the President of
the Board of the Kingswood Homeowners' Association. I write on behalf of the Kingswood
-Homeowners Association as its duly authorized representative.
It is certainly true that Kingswoodopenly remonstrated against Mattin Marietta's
application to conduct surface mining on the property known as Mueller South in the past.
However, and despite the appearance of open hostility between Kingswood and Martin Marietta,
we have continued to ta.lk with Madin Marietta on a one-to-one level for years now; More
recently, we were invited by Mmtin Marietta and the City of Carmel to participate in the
mediation with the United States Magistr"ate, as well as invited to attend the quan-y tour on which
some of you went. Mattin Marietta representatives attended our recent Homeowners meeting to
discuss this application and answer questions critical to Kingswood residents. Moreover,
tlu'oughout the past six months or more, we have had an ongoing dialog with John Tiberi and
other i'epresentatives of Marthl Marietta;
We have been pleased to see Martin Marietta hOllor its Commitments in the two prior
sat1d and gravel permits that were issued to it, including moving the sand plant from directly
behind Kingswood to the east side of Hazel Dell Parkway at great eXpense to it. It has been
instructive to s~e Mattin Marietta fulfill its Commitments wholeheartedly with regards to these
two permits.
We believe that our discussions with Mattin Marietta, together with its prior
Commitments, appear to have significantly improved Martin Marietta's operations, benefitted
Kingswood, and led to improvements in our quality of life. Most Kingswood residents recognize
now that blasting impacts have been mitigated recently, as a result of collaborative efforts. We.
firmly belieye the gains made will not be lost and that continuing dialog with Martin Marietta to
resolve identified problems, especially in light of the Commitments it has made here and in the
past, will be more productive than ongoing confrontation.
Additionally, we believe the package before you, including the settlement agreement,
provides important benefits to Kingswood and everyone else on the northern perimeter of the
quarry. Among other things, Martin Marietta has renounced mining on grmldfathered prope11y it
owns nOlih of 106111 St. and west of Hazel Dell Parkway. This is a very real and tangible benefit
to all of the neighborhoods in that area. As a corollary to this, we understand that Martin
Marietta has also agreed to withdraw its application to mine underground on the Mueller North
property, eliminating that prospect.
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As a result of all of this, I am authorized to state that the Kingswood Homeowners'
Association no longer opposes Mattin Marietta's Mueller South Open Pit or Underground
Mining Applications, It is our intent to continue to actively collaborate with Martin Marietta
representatives, a process that we believe has yielded the significant gains achieved to date.
We would be remiss if we did not express our gratitude to the City, too, for allowing us .
the opportunity to participate in discussions leading up to this hearing. The city's support
allowed us the oppOliunity to have an active voice in this process and to protect the interests of
residents that border and are most affected by these mining operations. We believe it is
impOliant t6 take a moment to express our appreciation to the Mayor, city officials, and its
representatives for tlleir dedicated efforts in this regard.
I trust that I will be allowed to echo this sentiment at the hearing scheduled for Thursday,
July 17, 2008, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Very Truly Yours,
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Hollibaugh, Mike P
From: John Molitor Umolitor@prodigy.net]
Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2008 8:38 AM
To: 'Weiss, Zeff A.'; 'Babb, Bryan H, Esq,'; 'Wayne Phears (@pmlawfirm.com)'; Holli9augh, Mike P
Subject: RE: Molitor-Babb-Hollibaugh-Phears
Importance: High
Here is a proposed agenda for our phone call regarding the Commitments for the Surface Limestone application (any changes to the Commilmenls for Ihe Underground application should
follow the same patlem):
I.E. Limits on Saturday hours. ,.
ILA.5. Notice to DOCSo! blasts outside hours. ,-
ILA.11. Percentage of blasts greater than 20hz -
IIC.1. Percentage to achieve self-monitoring
II.C.6, Contents of annual review. ~
11.0.1, Definition of "Reportable Events", .1
11,0.5. Definition of "Reportable Events',
Subject to Mike Hollibaugh's input, I don't think there are issues. with any other provisions of the Commitments.
Regarding the Settlement Agreement itself, the oniy remaining topiC for discussion is the disposition of the assumed 150' buffer strip between the Kingswood APOs' lot lines and the lake that
will be deeded 10 the City. I would like to outline an approach that might be acceptable to all parties.
60-30-60 Compromise:
First 60' -to be included in the donation to the City, and subject to the "no publiC access" restriction as discussed in yesterday's phone call.
Middle 30' - to be deeded to the City, for public or charitable purposes, but NOT subject to the "no public access" restriction.
Last 60' - to be deeded to the APO's, subject to the "no publiC access" restriction, but also subject to the covenants and restrictions contained in the Kingswood subdivision plat.
Also - The entire 150' strip would promptly be rezoned (on the City's initiative) to the P-1 zoning classification, which is reserved primarily for parkland and does not allow for any
residential or commercial development.
The Middle 30' could eventually include a walking trail/bike path, to be developed (OR NOT) on the City's initiative after the sand/gravel operations are completed in 2015 or
whenever. If Kingswood would be agreeable at that time, the Middle 30' might even be transferred to the Kingswood Homeowners Association and maintained as common area for the
subdivision (instead of as a public area).
John Molitor
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Telephone (317) 573-4460
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July 3,2008
Mr. Mike Hollibaugh
Director of Community Services
City of Cannel, City Hall
One Civic Square
Camlel, IN 46032
RE: Special Use Approval for the Mueller South Underground and Surface
Limestone Petitions
Dear Mr. Hollibaugh:
Please find eight (8) copies of plan information highlighting various views (Elevation,
Top and Cross Section) for proposed mining activity on the Mueller South property.
This information is not intended to replace or supersede any of the underlying
application, plans or studies, but will provide additional information and greater
understanding in support of the Mueller South Surface Limestone and Underground
petitions.
If you require additional information, please contact me at (317) 573-4460.
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ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP, INC,
ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURE AND SURVEYING. PC
June 27,2008
Mr. Michael Hollibaugh, Director
Division of Community Services
City of Carmel, City Hall
One Civic Square
Carmel, Indiana 4603 2
Subject: Comparison of Commitments (INDY 16229666v.6)
to Mining Ordinance (4/18/05)
Dear Mr. Hollibaugh:
As you requested, Spectra Environmental Group, Inc. (Spectra) compared the Martin Marrietta
Materials, Inc. (MM) Commitments to the April 18, 2005 Mining Ordinance. Both Greg and I
compiled independent reviews of each document to generate the attached smnmary, which
highlights disparities between the aforementioned materials.
If you should have any questions, or "requi re additional information, please contact me at (518)
782-0882.
Sincerely,
SPECTRA ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP, INC.
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Director of Mining, Minerals and
Environmental Permitting
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Comparison of Commitments (INDY 16229666v.6) to Mining Ordinance (4/18/05)
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Overburden
removal hours of
operation
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Mining, hauling and
processing hours of
operation
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"Blpstingil~:Rtices.,':, ~; )1'::'):::' ,"
Surface blasting II.-A.2.
Notiflcation of blast II.-A.S.
outside normal
times to Director
Surface blasting II.-A.7.
distances from
houses
Stemming of blast II.-A.lO.
holes
Frequency levels 9f II.-A.l1.
blasts
7am -8pm M-F,
November-March,
except for
barriers, berms
7am-8pm M-F, 8-2
Saturday, no work
on Sundays,
holidays
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As soon as
possible for blasts
occurring Qutside
speCified hours.
No closer than
1780 feet from
structure
Follow Vibra Tech
recommendations,
allow review by
DOCS
Blast designs to
increase
frequencies above
None specific to
overburden removal
6am-8pm M-F, 8am-
2pm Saturday for
mining and processing;
. no work on Sundays
and holldays 16-174
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10am-3pm, M-F [6-
175(b)(1)]
At least two hours
before the blast[6-
175(b)(4}]
No closer than 500 feet
of property line of
structure [6-l75(b)(7)]
No specific
requirement
No specific
requirement
Commitment is stricter than ordinance.
Commitment matches ordinance.
Hauling not specifically prohibited under ordinance.
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Commitment is stricter than ordinance.
Depending on time of notification, could be stricter or less
strict than ordinance.
Commitment much more restrictive.
Good commitment by MM.
Excellent commitment by MM that should significantly reduce
complaints.
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recommendations
Peak particle II.-B.l. 0.5 ppv measured Same [6-175(cl(2)] Commitment matches ordinance.
velocity limit at property line of
(ground vibration) resldentia I
structure
Maximum air II.-B.2. Consistent with Bureau of Mines, but Commitment matches ordinance
overpressure limits Bureau of Mines. every effort to reduce
airblast to 120 dB or
less [6-175(cI(4)
Self monitoring of II.-C.l. Airblasts to be All blasts monitored by . M M proposes some relief to self-monitor.
a i rblasts monitored by third party who reports
Vibra Tech; to Administrator
however, if MM (DOCS) but paid by
achieves on operator[6-175(dl(l)]
average during a
talendar ~2-mo.
period no mare
than 2 blasts per
mo. w/air
overpressure
exceeding 120 db
or less for a period
of 3 years, may
submit a plan for
self-monitoring.
Blasting annual 11.-C.5. Annual report to Annual report to DOCS, Commitment is valuable t6 DOCS. Opportunity to discuss and
report DOCS on blasting, includes complaint log review blasting practices and community concerns.
including review listing blasting
of blasts below 20 complaints and claims
hz frequency and for damages[6-
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above 120 dB
airblast
Any blast that
exceeds 0.2 ppv or
120 dB airblast
triggers reporting
to DOCS, agrees to
cooperate for
solution
Five or more
reportable events
triggers consulta nt
review, meeting
with DOCS for
resolution
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Additional studies III.
or monitoring
Reportable events
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Ongoing reportable
events
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Director requests
study, MM makes
proposal within 45
days, undertakes
study
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Cooperate with City IV,
Utilities
Department
MM agrees to
work with
Department, assist
in monitoring,
agrees to pay for
mining-related
monitoring costs
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MM to provide Similar to certain
VI.-A.
175(d)l8)]
Violation of permit,
penalty for the
exceeding 0.5 ppv[6-
176(e)J
Administrator may
require studies by
Operator to assess
impact, resolve
problems[6-175(a1(4)J
Conduct investigations,
obtain data, assess
fees to applicant for
inspection, monitoring,
assessment[6-
167(d)(4)&(91l
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provision within
Mining Plan for
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above under Additional
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No direct reporti ng of violation in Ordina nce, although DOCS
can request data.
Positive approach to resolution of problems in commitment.
Reasonable compromise and commitment.
Good commitmentand recognition of needed cooperation
with Utilities Department.
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Mine Plan
consisting of
Operations Plan,
Mine Plan Map,
Reclamation Plan
every 2 years
requirements for
Mining Plan for new
operations[6-171(a)]
Good commitment, but not as complete as Ordinance, no
Annual Report as in Ordinance except for blasting.
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Provide bond
acceptable to
Director, update
as appropriate
Similar to
requirements[6-170-
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No provisions for cancellation, calling bond for failure to
reClaim, but can be addressed in bond language.
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ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP, INC
ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURE AND SURVEYING, PC
Mr. Michael Hollibaugh, Director
Division of Community Services
City 6fCamlel, City Hall
One Civic Square
Carmel, Indiana 046032
Subject:
Spectra Comme11ts Regarding Rf;view of Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (MM),
Mueller Property South Uridergrbund Limestone Operation Application, March 2008
Dear Mr~Hollibaugh:
Spectra Environmental Group, Inc. (Spectra) has reviewed the above-named application
materials in anticipation of the Teclmical Advisory Committee (T AC) meeting of Aprill, 2008.
As you know, Greg Savas and I planned to attend that meeting; however, both of us have had
differing conflicts that have prevented our presence at the meeting,
As part of our review, we have revisited our comments on the Mueller Property South Surface
Lirilestone Operation and Artificial Lake 11:\ 2005 because of its impacts on the current
underground application.
Our comm~nts are intencied to clarify several issues that will most 'assuredly be raised by the
Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA). Some of our comments are intended to make the application
more comprehensive and complete for review by the BZA.
The following is a summary of our comments:
1. Mine Plan
a. The Mine, Plan is not definitive enough and needs \york. There is a conflict with
the surface mining application in that thetloor of the surface mining operation 'is
about 490 feet, yet this underground application says that underground mining
would begin at 560 feet and progress 900 'feet to -202 feet at mean sea level. This
discrepancy need's to. be rectified. Please give the height of the roof at the start af
the underground nline.
b. Given that the Current floor of the existing mine south of Mueller South is at
approximately 490 feet and the final floot of the surface milling of Iimestane is at
490 feet, then how will the underground mining be accomplished? Are the adits to
be designed as vertical or will MM deepen the floor of the existing mine?
c. The plan itself is too. broad. While the pillars are designed at 45 feet square, the
height of the rooms will be as high as 88 feet. There needs to be a better
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March 31, 2008
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explanation of what the final configuration will be. Also, there needs to be a better
explanation of the timing of the underground mining, i.e. in five years, twenty
years, etc.
d. There is no dis,cussion of whether Hazel Dell will be undemlined, although the
Mine Plan map shows Jess than complete pillars along the east side of Hazel Dell.
e. There is no discussion of the hours of operation, i.e. will the mine be operated 24
hours per day, 365 days per year?
f Once the near final configuration of the underground workings is established in
the application, the Departm,ent of Community Services (DOCS) should requi re a
certification from a qua.lified mining engineer that the mine design is structurally
sound.
2. Subsidence Monitoring
a. A statement was made rn the application that there would be no subsidence -from
the underground mine. We disagree with the statement. While there may be no
appreciable, subsidence, eventually the area on and around an underground mine
will subside.
b. Because of its i)l:oximity to 106lh Street and Hazel Dell, we recommend that a
subsidence moni,toring program be established, by MM and monitored yearly with
results reported to the DOCS. Such a program could,he established by monuments
along the perimeter of the northern half of the existing mine from Gray Road
around to Hazel Dell.
c. There should also be .a provision for a meeting and study with MM if the results
indicate that there is any appreciable subsidence.
3. Blasting Information
a. The application needs to be supplemented with blasting information, The
isoseismic study by Vibra-Tech Engineers could be included with some
discussion of the underground signature blast. A discussion of the impacts would
be beneficial.
b. Other information needed is some in<ilicatioH of the number of blasts per week,
size of blasts, and whether MM intends to blast 24 hours per day.
4. Water Issues
a, There needs to be some discussion of how removing limestone will impact the
aquifer. Presumably, MM should indicate their plans for the pumping of water
from the mine to the ponds and whether the ponds have the capacity to handle the
increased flows.
b. Some discussion of the impact upon Carmel water supplies and reclamation of the
lake at Mueller North should be included in the application. We recall that MM
had done some. previous studies, and perhaps these should be included in the
application.
Mr. Michael Hollibaugh
March 31, 2008
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c. We understand that MM continues to cOlllinunicate with John Duffy on their
plans, and we appreciate that there may be positive outcomes for both MM and
the City.
As a final note, we presume that the commitments from MM will parallel those presented on the
Surface Mining Application, and we would be pleased to provide you with our comments.
As always, we appreciate working with the City and with Martin Marietta in a cooperative and
productive manner. Please call me if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
SPECTRA ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP, me.
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Director of Mining, Minerals and
Environmental Permitting
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JAMES BRAINARD, MAYOR .
March 6, 2008
Mr. Jo1m Tiberi.
11405 Pennsylvania Street
Suite 250
Cannel, IN 46032
RE: Mueller Property South Underground Limestone (SUL) Application
Dear Mr. Tiberi:
As you know, the City has committed to the review ofthe Mueller Property South
Underground Limestone Operation and scheduling on the docket of the Board of Zoning
Appeals (BZA). The Department of Community Services (DOCS) has initiated review of
the filing for SUL Application, and has again retained Spectra Environmental to assist with
the technical understanding of the proposed operation.
Let me first ask that Martin Marietta provide an updated Special Use Application and
updated technical submittal materials as quickly as possible. While DOCS has a general
understanding of the SUL proposal, the original filing was made in December 2002. The
updated material needs to be of consistent quality and level of detail such as that provided
with the other Mueller South petitions.
Now that a significant amount oftime has passed since the initial filing, it will be important
and helpful that updated information be provided which explains the interrelationship of
boththe sand and gravel operation and the proposed surface limestone operation and their
respective impact upon the proposed SUL operation. Of particular importance is the
ultimate reclamation plan for the Mueller South property and the sequence and timing of
how reclamation will be achieved.
It was our original intent to schedule this application for an April 28 hearing date with the
BZA based on your commitment to provide settlement documents for review immediately
after omeourt appearance. To facilitate the docketing oftrus petition, we have anticipated
receipt ofthe commitments for the Mueller Property South Surface Limestone Application
to accompany the overall, stipulated agreement executed at least three weeks ago.
We will all have to work as efficiently as possible in order to get the SUL petition updated,
reviewed and in technical order so that in can be heard at the April BZA meeting. While we
DEPAHTMENT OP C01l1.MUNI'1'Y SEINICES.
ONE CIVIC SQUARE, CARMEL, IN 46032 PHONE 317.571.2417, PAX 317571.2426
MlCHAEL P. HOLLIBAUGH, DIRECTOR
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are conunitted to the docketing of your applications as promised, we are handicapped
without the updated information noted above and given some time for a reasoned review.
DOCS looks forward to working with you cooperatively. Should you have any questions or
wish to further discuss any of the above, please do not hesitate to call - 571 2422.
Yours truly,
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1:00 p.m. E.S.T.. in the Indiana Governmelit Center South Building, Conference Room 8.402
. West Washington Street. Indianapolis. [N 46204.
Th~ Presiding EnVironmental Law J.Udge. will conduct a preheating conference on the
date stab:! above. The purpose of the prehearing conference is to:
(1). Set discovery deadline,. inc1udins dates to exchange witness and exhibit lists..
Witnesses ortmhibits disoovered after the exchange or lists shalJ be furnished upom. such
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(3) Set a date for stipul41tions tel be entered, With parties BtipulatiDg to the fullest extent
possible the issues, undUputed fmlts. authenticity and admissibility of exhibits, and any
and all otber- matters which will expedite: the hearing by reducing fosmal proof.
(4) Se~ a datefot finalhearinp or fututeprcbearing conferences. PLease be advised that
ten (10) days before. your final hearing date. you win be ordered to meet with all parties
to pre-mark exbJbits and agree upon stipulations.
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A party who fails to partidpatG in &he Prehearing CODference or any ofher later stage of
this pwceeding may be held in default or may lbave the pI"Oce:eding di.amiued. A ptUtJt m_ftl~
all I'kmdlBgs ail ~IUM_ exd~ ~VUYP witll lllils t;JJb tiIId tJJ/l ~ 1d4NatVld lPn
the tA1JIk- ~I Sewlt:& FIIUa... 111 lID lit; WlII9' IHiSI4ll ImJ tIiJ! J~ ntK conslflmng yolU
pkaddnlJ.
Tbe parties havo'the option ofhaving the prehearing conference conducted by telephone.
To do tbis, the requesting party sbaIl contaCt the other parties and secure their agreement to
conduct the prehesrinji conference by telephone, then nodi)' the Court at /mst OIIJB ".lIIm MY
;,. 6t1wfll~e of"'''' $~lttuI4lltl" pultlMrbttI r.n1lj"~IfM. If a pArty CllInnnt he t'eA6'".hed, I'dYiAl'! thiR
office and obtain permission wm the assiSned judse, The party requestiIJg tho telephonic
ptehari.ng COJIfercnee has theobJigatio:b. of initiating the necessary phone cal.ls; I party should
have all the other parties on tbu telephone befQre contacting the judge.
ORA's decisions .from. priQf coDtested cases are available I>D OEA~s website. OBA"s
website address is: httD;lfwww.in.a:ovJoea. ne website includes a link to OEA's contested de<:i.
"iOllS on the DECISIONS page (from 2002 to present, \lVith earlier y~ars being added), and tbc
LINKS page bas e;onnections to IDEM, Ihe Iodiana AdminisI:ratiw: Code, and the In.diaa Code.
InfonnatiOD oonc:eming heariDs IIChoduJea IU1d procedures may be obtained by calling the
Office of Enviroamental Adjudication at (311) 2~3-O850.
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Hon. Catherine Gibbs
E.nvircnmental Law Judge
D.1ISTIUBUTION
Steven Griffin. Esq.
Offi" of the Indiana Attorney General fQr the
Ind.iana Departm~t of Environmental MAlUlgmeDt
Indiana Government Center Sou1h. Fifth Floor
302 W. Washibgton Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Kenneth WiD
VIM ReqcliDg. me.
29861 Old US 33
Elklwt. IN 46516-1428
Wayne & BarbBla Stutsman
29862 Cardinal Avenue
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Daniel R. & MlIrie Holdettead
56539 46th Street
Elkhart. IN 46516
Ron King
29893 Cardinal Ave
EJkb&rt, IN 46516
Mike & Debbie Peffley
29923 Cleveland Ave
E1kJwt, IN 46516
Rob &. Robin It Pedzinski
29704 Cardinal A '\Ie
Elkhart, IN 46516
Daniel J. Rodriguez.
Nancy Rodriguez:
J8IIlC5 E. Rodriguez
56482 Tulip Tree Lane
Elkhart, IN 46516
Steve & Sharon John3on
56517 Tulip Tree Lane
Elkhart.1N 46S16
Anna Bemiller
: 29702 Oregon Ave
I ElkhartJ IN 4tSS 16
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29130 CR 16 West
ElkblU\ IN 46516
1 Brian .& ChristIaDa Camp~1
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29861 Cleve1&md Aw;
EIkbar1, IN 46516
Arno H. " Karen J. Erickson
29830 Cardinal Ave
Elkluut, IN 46516
Billie King
29893 Cardinal Ave
Elkhart. IN 46S16
GJrIY P. &. !Pamela Potts
29781 Cardinal Ave
Elkhart. IN 46S 16
Jim it Ruth Looney
56426 45th Street
Elkhart, IN 465 16
Oeoffiey at Carol A. Gross
56333 Tulip Tree Lane
EIkbmt, IN 46516
Brian J. Nieholls
29690 WlldChen:y Laae
E1.kbart, IN 46516
Robert &; Rita Young
29959 Arizona Ave
Elkhart, IN 46516
David & Joyce Miller
29824 Connecticut Ave
EB.kIwt, IN 46516
Heath &: Jennie Davis
29916 Connecticut Ave
EJldwt; IN 46516
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Kenneth &: Carlotte HDlderread
29790 Cleveland Ave
Elldw1. IN 46S16
Mike & Ashley May
29831 ClevellBDd Ave
Elkhartl IN 46516
lames E. & Simone R. Goff
29869 Cardinal Ave
Elkhart. IN 46S 16
Vincent Rumfelt
29104 Cardioal Ave
Ellchart.W 46516
Mike T~
Amy T. Troup
Adam Troup
Cathy Troup
29703 Cardinal Ave
Elkhart. IN 46516
Archie D. UnderwOOd
29631 Cardinal Ave
Elkhart. IN 46516-1319
Thomas &. Carol Heffner
56118 Tlllip Tree Lane
Elkhart,. IN 46516
Virginia McMil1Bn
56330 CR 1, South
Elkhart. IN 46516-1023
DarJene Wedge
56231 46th Street
Elkhwt, rN 46516
Roger S. &: Su:Ua Mason
56435 CR 11 South
Elkhart, IN 46516
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29914 OregOll A1Ie
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1 Angel.8 Holland
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1 S6265 45th Street
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30335 Tower Road
E1ldwt, IN 46516
Stephanie K. Mdnt~h
56691 Meadow Glen Drive
.FJkhart,1N 46516
Dennis L. Freel
29919 AriZOlUll Ave
Elkhart. IN 46516-1343
Mary E. McCarty
S6478 45th Street
Elkhart. IN 46516--1333
Jerry Adkins
29863 Arizona Ave
Elkhmt. IN 46516
Susan Rhodes
29900 Ivy Lane, Apt. A
Elkhart, IN 46516
Priscilla Johnsom
29944 Arizona Ave
EJ.Idwt. IN 46s 16
Edward S. JBeUoWSl
56181 Wedgewood S
Elkbart, IN 46516
Grace lit. Ronald Goorhouse
29824 Arizona Ave
Elkhart. IN 46516
William. &. Chloe Cox
29892 ConuecW:ut Ave
EJkhart, IN 46516-1356
Jackie Ocans
29800 OrcgoilAve
Elkhart, IN 465115-1345
SWtley WUliams
29863 Arizona Ave
B1kh~ IN 46S16
Tina Butterworth
29785 Oregon Ave
Blkhart, IN 46S 16
Peggy RobbiM
29856 Oregon Ave
Elkhart, IN 46516
Melissa A. Freed
30227 Wolf Ave
Elkhart:, IN 465 1 is
Daniel & CoUeen Bnoo
56143 Counly Road 1
EJkhm. IN 46516
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Dear Mr. Will:
Subject:
IDEM Notice of Decision, Dated January 7,2008
VIM RecvclinQ, Inc., 29861 Old US 33, Elkhart, IN 46516
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You are hereby notified a challenge to the IDEM Notice of Decision, dated January 7, ~_
2008, pertaining to the Demonstration Project, Grinding of "C" Grade Material at VIM t-u
Recycling, Inc., 29861 Old US 33, Elkhart, IN 46516, has been forwarded to the Office
of Environmental Adjudication (OEA).
Respectfully,
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Wayne P. Stutsman
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The Truth, Dated January 7,2006
Petition for Administrative Review
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THE TRUTH, MONDAY, JANUARY 7, 20~~.__ C1
t/OTICE OF DECISION
Indiana Department of Environmental ManagerMol
Please be ad"sM that the Indiana Depart",ent of En.lron-
mental Management (IOEMl, Office of Land Ouallt~, has
Issued a demonsttal)en projecl apptoval for VIM Rec -
elln Inc. which is loc.t..:! at 29861 Old US ar
. caun n ana. ~ er ow.! r. enl'l 0
!Ill rmKn IflRo e
II anyone wishes 10 challenge this <leeis!on, Ie 13.15-6-1
and Ie 4-21.5'3-7 require thaI they II a titl" for ad.
mlnistrativa review not talel than II een a er
elng sa",e WI lS 00 lell. n er -. . e you
are considered 10 be Ulrved with this notice when you afe
personpllpe",ed with the nolice Dr lhree (3) days after
the nollce .s deposited In the UnUed Stajes mail amI ~d-
dressed to you. whIchever occurs first. Your Ii I nde-
~ r i tent h311~n e t~e eCls 0 mus
eel ell v, e a U I
n ernment ent~r ort . Mm
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Your filing a petition for adminMra~\ffl review Is comi'l~te
on tl10 earliest of the 10110wln8 dates that apply to Ihe fil-
ing, (I) Ihe date the document is delivered 10 the oEA,
(2Yfhe dale 01 the postmark on the envelope Ctlntai~lng
thedocumenl, if the cocum.nt Is mailed to OEA by U.S.
mall; or (3l.The dale on which thfldo~~m!li1t Is deposited
with a prioate carrlet, as shown by the receipt Issued by
the ceroier, if the oooument I, se~rto the OEA by private
carrier. This petition must 1I'l0lude facts demonstrating
that the polltionet Is the applicant, a person aR~r1~ed by
. the decision, or a person entlUed to revieW.b;J law. in or.
der Ie assist the perm II s.laff In tracking eppeals, we re-
Quest thet you .submlt a cu of r etltlon to JerO
Jjll<l, indlena Department 0 nv,ronme" a agemen ,
"ljJ1iCe at Land Quality, Solid Waste Permits Section, 100
North $en.te Avenue.Rm. 1154, Indianapolis, Indiana
46204-2251. IdeMilying the permit decision [VIM Recy.
~liQg's Demonstration Proleet Approval at 29661 Old US
33, EI~h"m and ot this noliee will expedile ~eview at 1he
pelitlen.
Mdltlonally, Ie 13.15.6.2 requires that such pelition ler
admlnlstrafi'll! review included: (l) The n~(lW and Address
a en makin the uesl. I<!) I no JotereSI 01 Ine
ms n ~ re ues ride ntiftcatu;m or an per.
r-e pr~seli e Y I e p~rsQn
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hearini' and 16) The permit t~rl\1S and conditIons which,
in the lud~ment of 1M person m.~I.€ the request, would
be allPrwr1ate.
P~rsuanl lo.IC 4-21.5"3"5(d), the OEA will provide tho
polltloner Qr any persan requesling Mtle,; with nollce of
prehearing conferenoes, preliminary hearings, hearing
stays, or orders disposing oj the pelltion lor review if a '
wrillen rCQv"sl for such nolice is s~bmllled to Ihe OEA at
the above address. .If oU half. rocellulal or schllduHn
questions regardin ~o
. press an as Of ex ens~on
2-859 or dial (31])232.B591. Questions rC\l;;\.ding oth.
et aspects of the permit decision sho~hJ b1l directed to Mr;
Jerome .Rud at (800)451-6027, press 0 and ask lor him
orexteTo$lon ::9200, oreall direct aI317123:1.7200.
Please bring thiS maUat to Ihe attention of parsens you
believe m;!)' haw an Interest in it
January 7
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Petition for Administrative Review
This Petition is to challenge the IDEM Notice of Decision dated January 7. 2008 relating
to VIM Recycling, Inc.. 29861 Old US 33, Elkhart, Indiana 46516. It is directed to
prohibit Mr. Kenneth Will from performing grinding of Pile "c" material. The Decision
Number is IC13-] 5-6-1 and IC4-21.5~3~ 7.
The Petitions are to be forwarded to;
Mr. Jerome Rud
Office of EnvironmentaJ Adjudication (DEA)
Indiana Government Center North, Room N501E
100 Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204-2200.
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(Address. City, State. ZIP Code)
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on this _ day of January, 2008, request denial of the permit issu
site or e demonstratIon project. VlM remains in violation of
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