HomeMy WebLinkAboutLOD201200003 Other 2013-12-30 (16)December 12, 2013
To whom it may concern:
I, Kierk Ashmore — Sorensen, have been involved in the quarry operation from 1997 to
present. I served as the President and CEO having overall responsibility for operating
decisions for permit issued in 1997. 1 have continued to be involved in operations and I
am part owner of Virginia Soapstone Ventures, LLC.
This is to confirm that for the entire period of time, the mining activity in Albemarle
County at the three quarry locations has involved extraction of soapstone minerals,
retrieval of mineral blocks, inventory maintenance, road maintenance, reclamation of
disturbed area, fencing and maintenance of drainage facilities serving the active areas.
This specifically includes the subject property which is part of Serene quarry. The
minerals obtained have been processed into slabs at the Nelson County plant or
shipped out for processing. There has been no period over a year without activity in all
quarry areas in Albemarle County, specifically on the Serene Quarry area which
includes the line of quarry holes, piles of mineral blocks, roads and access on the
Wilkins property and the rear area of the residential parcels along RT 800 just north of
the processing plant. Serene has been a continuous source for soapstone items that I
personally fabricate such as sinks, bowls and other art items. Serene has also been a
source for small block used for carving by artists nationwide.
Thirue to the best of my knowledge.
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