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Staff reports Fairgrounds wetland violation under remediation; plans submitted to MDE
Summary
Planning staff reported that the Fairgrounds wetland issue is in planning and survey stages, that surveys have been completed and a plan has been submitted to the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE); dirt piles referenced in earlier minutes were lowered to comply with the 25-foot buffer per MDE direction.
Planning staff updated the commission on a wetland buffer concern at the Fairgrounds. Staff said surveys of the area have been completed and a planning concept has been submitted to the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) for approval. Staff further said dirt piles that had been in place were leveled per MDE direction to ensure compliance with a 25-foot buffer.
Why it matters: compliance with MDE buffer rules is required for activities in or near regulated wetlands; staff said they will wait for MDE approval of submitted plans before further action.
(Article summarizes staff update from the meeting.)
