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• County of Dane Zoning Department March 6, 1984 Page Three The site is currently comprised of two-thirds agri- cultural land and one-third limestone quarry. After the site has been fully exhausted, the land will be reclaimed as farm land. As can be seen by the attached Site Plan Map, there are no residences within 600 feet of the proposed limestone quarry site. Furthermore, there are no lakes, rivers or streams located near or around the proposed limestone quarry site. There is natural farm drainage at the site. An existing access road links the proposed limestone quarry site with State Highway 78 . No limestone quarrying operations will be conducted near State Highway 78. Wingra Sonte Company does not propose to add any additional roadways or driveways to the site. There is already existing parking and loading facilities at the limestone quarry. (See attached Site Plan Map) . III. RECLAMATION OF SITE After Wingra Stone Company has exhausted the limestone quarry operation, Wingra Stone Company intends to fully reclaim the site and return it to its natural condition as agricultural land. A reclamation map will be presented to the Dane County Zoning Committee and the Town Board of Blue Mounds prior to the public hearing in this matter. The reclamation plan will meet the following zoning ordinance requirements. 1. Contouring the slopes of the limestone quarry operation not to exceed a ratio of 3/2/1 and insuring that all slopes are at a safe angle of repose; 2 . Covering the final graded slopes and pit areas with from the top soil saved during the development of the site in the earthern berms. The top soil will be seeded or planted as is necessary to return the land to its original state and to prevent any erosion of the top soil; 3. Removal of all debris and equipment from the quarrying site and the premises in general;