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AUG 0 9 19M Planner DeBlois advised that the major revision, which is not reflected directly in this chapter, has to do with what districts mining is to be allowed in,, and we are now proposing in the Zoning that requiring a mining permit would be Limited to A-1 districts. The second revision would now allow the removal of more than 5,000 cubic yards off site for excavation incidental to authorized site plans with specific conditions attached. That review would be done concurrent with subdivision approval, and one of the main factors is limiting the time period allowed for that removal. Commissioner Bowman asked about the pot holes people are digging in their yards and then hauling off the fill and selling it, and Planner DeBlois noted that we have had some enforcement problems and we do need more control to cut down on violations. Planner DeBlois continued that shoreline plantings are required for all water bodies created regardless of size, but it has been found that this may not be appropriate for very small water bodies; so, we are creating an 1/4 acre threshhold. Attorney Collins had a question relating to the security required for hauling over unpaved roads. He felt that should be pinned down as to amount, etc. Commissioner Bowman felt this could be based on the cubic yards they haul. Monte Falls, Engineer, objected to the requirement on Page 3, (b) 2 that water depth within a created waterbody shall not exceed 12 feet, which he felt is a little harsh. He noted that if this relates to water quality, they can demonstrate quality to 20/301, and he felt that wording should read as long as you can maintain water quality standards. Attorney Collins commented that he has seen this same figure used in Palm Beach County, and it related to the depth to which light can penetrate. Director Keating advised that we have looked long and hard at a depth. We don't have a depth requirement for mining 50