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Board of Appeals approves Reese variance to place pool in expanded critical-area buffer
Summary
The Saint Mary's County Board of Appeals on Jan. 8 approved a variance allowing Gerald and Laura Reese to install a pool and patio that will intrude into an expanded 100-foot critical-area buffer, after the Reeses and staff described site constraints and mitigation plans.
The Saint Mary's County Board of Appeals voted unanimously Jan. 8 to grant Gerald and Laura Reese a variance to disturb an expanded 100-foot critical-area buffer to install an 816-square-foot pool and adjoining patio at 27885 Queen Tree Road in Mechanicsville. The board found the standards for a critical-area variance had been met after hearing staff reports, applicant testimony and debate on alternatives.
Stacy Clements, planner 4 in Land Use and Growth Management, told the board the Critical Area Commission had formally objected and suggested an alternate placement;…
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