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about 12' or 13' in this particular area, would very probably degrade the water quality unless sufficient overburden were left, and this would be especially true if the lake was meant to be used as part of their drainage system. Mr. Keating informed the.Board that the County recently had a problem with a mining operation on the sand ridge affecting adjacent wells, and, in addition, there is the problem of lateral leaching. He continued to stress that staff has recommended against this rezoning for many reasons, not only site plan reasons, and pointed out that even though an agricultural classification is generally in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan's LD -2 designa- tion, staff would not recommend that an area which is zoned for a higher use and is currently compatible be rezoned to a lower use. Discussion continued re concern that the mining operation could go on forever, and Attorney Paull reviewed the characteristics associated with mining, i.e., digging, noise, heavy trucks, etc., and believed that is why the Zoning Code only allows mining in an Agricultural area. He further pointed out that the operator may continue to renew his mining permit as long as it is determined that is the highest and best use of the property from an economic standpoint; so, there actually is no guaranty as to just when this would revert to residential. Commissioner Bowman went into considerable detail as to the elevation of this land above sea level and how much sand would be removed, and Mr. Schmucker assured her that they have committed to back up to +5. Commissioner Bowman reported that Dr. Weller, an authority on viruses, states there should be no less than 10' of overburden on the sand ridge or in any high percolation area. She then discussed the depth at which they would have to start dewatering, and DEC 211983 68 Boa 55 rAFE 718