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DEC 211983 wK 55 z9,, Commissioner Lyons stated that he did not have a problem with Mr. Willhoite trying to find a way to remove whatever sand was needed to level out the property and get down to some reasonable overburden, but he did have a large problem with having a lake for several reasons. It is too close to an area that is already developed, and he had serious reservations about the damage to the aquifer and as to safety in the long run. He felt even without digging the lake, Mr. Willhoite still would have a good many feet of sand. Vice Chairman Scurlock inquired whether there is a vehicle under the present zoning categories whereby a developer can remove a certain amount of fill without actually creating a lake. Attorney Paull replied that some excess fill certainly could be removed without objection, but the Ordinance does not specify what that amount would be. It does itemize certain improvements that are recognized for creating excess fill - drainage ditches, etc., but lakes are not included. Attorney Paull noted that the developer could submit a subdivision application, and.Public Works Director Davis would have some idea as to whether his plans would be in violation of the Stormwater Management Ordinance. Discussion continued at length wherein the Commission explained to Mr. Willhoite that we are trying to find some vehicle whereby he could excavate to a certain -depth and sell some of his sand, but he could not go down to the water table and end up with a lake. Mr. Willhoite-stated that if they could go down to 5' or 6' above the water table, that would be just fine, and it would give them plenty of depth for the lake. Vice Chairman Scurlock emphasized that he did not feel any action the Board might take would allow the digging of a lake, but he did feel staff would work with the applicant on