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minimal and for rural/residential/ or agricultural use. WATER AND SEWER AVAILABILITY: While portions ofthe parcel are located close to central water and sewer on the South end of the property near County Road 252, the azea for the proposed lake will not need water or sewer facilities for this particular use. VISUAL IMPACT. Initially and temporarily, there will possibly be some visual impact from adjacent property on the East that borders along County Road 250 as well as from the South. There are trees along the easterly side of the Animas River and the existing trees and proposed berm will buffer the visibility of most of the excavation from people living to the West of the proposed lake. Likewise, the property to the immediate North is within the designated Industrial Zone and is out of view of any residential neighbors. While neighbors to the East or the passing public may see the initial excavation, afrer the initial excavation commences, most ofthe excavation of the lake will not be visible because it will be below grade level. During the construction ofthe lake, the visual impact should be positive as the owners will continue to grow a hay crop on the property that will eventually be developed into the lake. After the lake is completed, the visual impact will be aesthetically pleasing as shown on the enclosed renderings. WILDLIFE IMPACT: Construction of this lake should have a positive impact upon the wildlife within the River Corridor. Not only will it be an attraction for elk, deer and other lazge and small wildlife, it should also provide habitat for bird population. Ducks Unlimited has expressed an interest in supporting the construction of this lake as a water fowl habitat. NEIGHBORHOOD CHARACTER: The neighborhood chazacter would change a portion of the property from pasture to a lake. However, the contemplated use would not change the chazacter of the neighborhood as the remaining portion of the property is zoned as either industrial or agricultural. There would be no loss of wetlands. Rather, it would create an increase in wetlands. While some or all of the property may be in the flood plain, it is anticipated that there would be no detrimental effect to the Flood Plain Management Regulations of La Plata County. CONFIRMATION OF GOALS. OBJECTIVE AND VISION OF DISTRICT PLAN: Under the present La Plata County Land Use Code, it is necessary to request a map amendment to an industrial zone in order to excavate ground material for the lake. This map amendment will, however, serve a dual purpose. One, to allow the mining of a needed natural resource of sand and gravel. Two, to create a lake to enhance the Animas River corridor. The construction of this lake is in conformity with the River Corridor District in that it proposes the construction of a lake which will have the benefit of ultimately enhancing the River Corridor as a whole. It will protect the river bank of the Animas River and act as a possible buffer to any flooding that may occur along the river. Construction of the lake will benefit the Wildlife Corridor for the elk and deer as well as smaller animals including water fowl and other migrating birds. In short, there should be no adverse affects to public health, safety or welfare. The lake will constitute a preservation for riparian habitat and wildlife.