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MAY_ 1.1990 ; BOOK .19 Commissioner Scurlock asked if the developer would be allowed to build the same lake without a mining permit, and Director Boling stated that he would if all the fill was kept on site. The lake could be built under the existing regulations. The question is actually about the mining activity and the hauling of dirt offsite. Commissioner Scurlock asked if a portion of this lake is more than 1000 feet away from the nearest subdivision, and Director Boling believed that a portion of the pit area could be 1000 feet away from the Reece Subdivision. Commissioner Scurlock asked if public water is available, and Director Boling stated that it is his understanding that public water is available along Kings Highway and is going to be brought into this subdivision. Utilities Director Terry Pinto confirmed that water is available in the area, emphasizing "area". Darrell McQueen of McQueen & Associates, Inc., agents for High Pines Subdivision, advised that the land development permit has been issued for this lake, which is a stormwater management lake and not a mining operation. The depth of the lake below the surface is probably in the area of 11-13 feet. He felt that a lot of people who are here this morning envision this as being a mining operation that could go 35-50 feet deep. However, this is not a mining operation, per se. The lake is being dug right now, and because of the vegetation on this property, pine and scrub, there is only enough area to dispose of some 15,000-20,000 cubic yards of dirt, which leaves them with 45,000-50,000 yards that they need to haul offsite. The purpose for applying for this mining permit is to dispose of dirt offsite and not stockpile it on the site. If the Board does not approve this special exception for a sand mining operation, the developer will have no alternative but to stockpile the dirt on site on some of the lots that have no vegetation or are a little bit lower in character. 26