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VMRC denies 250-acre oyster lease near Ocean View, Norfolk, after city and residents object
Summary
The commission voted 8-0 to deny a 250-acre oyster planting-ground lease application offshore of Willoughby/Ocean View (City of Norfolk). City officials, a state senator's office, and local residents objected, citing beach nourishment operations, legal exposure for the city and public-access and resiliency concerns.
The Virginia Marine Resources Commission denied application 2021-016 July 22 by an applicant seeking a 250-acre oyster planting-ground lease in Chesapeake Bay off Willoughby/Ocean View in the City of Norfolk. The vote was 8-0 to deny following staff presentation, public comment by local residents and government representatives, and discussion by commissioners.
Staff reminded the commission that the matter had been deferred from the June 24 meeting to allow parties to explore a compromise; staff reported the applicant had said a smaller lease would be cost-prohibitive and declined to reduce the request. Staff also noted public comments from the U.S. Army…
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