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55 715 DEc 91 1983 fences, drainage ditches, or for structures incidental to construction work where no materials are removed except surplus not required. In discussion re lakes being considered on-site retention, Attorney Paull pointed out that while the above itemization does mention drainage structures, it does not include lakes. He further noted that the Stormwater Management Ordinance contains certain limitations on the depths of retainage areas and discourages the creation of lakes. The Zoning Code, however, does provide a vehicle for digging a lake and that is through rezoning to Agricultural where it is appropriate and then proceeding to mine the property and reclaim it so it would be suitable for residential development. Planning Director Keating confirmed that is staff's position. He reported that recently in looking over the current Mining Ordinance staff has received additional input which indicates that digging down to a depth that would breach the water table is not advantageous from either a water quality or a water quantity standpoint, and he believed that in the future, staff will recommend lakes not be created, particularly on the sand ridge where you have good recharge. Mr. Keating continued that even if this were approved for mining, he felt staff would recommend mining not occur down to that level.' Staff also felt Agricultural does provide for some uses that might not be compatible, and there is.no guaranty that the zoning would revert. Staff's major concerns, however, were that the adjacent area is low density single family and the use proposed is not compatible. Planner Richard Shearer reported that several letters have been received from surrounding property owners opposing the requested rezoning, and phone calls opposing the rezoning have been received from Mrs. Chaffee and Russell a