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Board approves 107‑foot revetment at South Glebe Road; in‑lieu fee set for wetland loss
Summary
The wetlands board approved a 107‑foot riprap revetment at 760 South Glebe Road (case 15O2), documenting an estimated 300 sq ft of non‑vegetated wetland impact and applying an in‑lieu fee ($2/ft, $600); the permit carries a 3‑year term and a 10‑day appeal period.
The Westmoreland County Wetlands Board approved a 107‑foot riprap revetment at 760 South Glebe Road after the applicant's agent documented 300 square feet of non‑vegetated wetland impact and the board applied the commission’s in‑lieu fee.
Staff described the site as a low‑energy shoreline on Glebe Creek with shallow water depths. Agent Kirk Kolobinsky (Daysure Design) confirmed the joint permit application recorded 300 square feet of non‑vegetated wetlands that would be impacted by the proposed revetment. Board members discussed whether a living shoreline would be preferable but accepted the agent’s assessment that a revetment was the more feasible solution for the parcel’s bank and upland improvements.
Because some non‑vegetated wetlands cannot be avoided here, the board applied the established in‑lieu fee at $2 per square foot and calculated a $600 fee for the 300‑square‑foot impact. The board voted to approve the permit for three years and reminded the applicant of the 10‑day appeal period before construction can start.
