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Board approves Dotson deck variance after house‑raising and flood mitigation

Saint Mary's County Board of Appeals · January 10, 2026
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Summary

The Board of Appeals unanimously approved a variance allowing David and Tina Dotson to rebuild a riverside deck following an elevation project; applicants showed that prior brick patio and impervious surfaces were removed during the FEMA/county house‑raising work.

The Saint Mary's County Board of Appeals unanimously approved VAAP‑25‑1239 on Jan. 8, allowing David and Tina Dotson to construct a deck on their Tall Timbers River Road property that will sit closer to the water than the principal structure on the adjacent lot. The applicants said the deck restores access lost when the house…

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