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Board clears several routine shoreline permits, approves minutes; staff reports wetlands violation investigation
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Summary
The Lancaster County wetlands board approved routine permits for Elliott (riprap and limited nourishment) and a community pier for the Sello subdivision, approved meeting minutes, and heard that staff are investigating a potential wetlands violation on an island.
At its meeting the Lancaster County wetlands board approved several additional permit applications and routine business items.
Kelsey Haney (Speaker 10) presented the Elliott project, which proposed installing 125 linear feet of Class I riprap bulkhead, about 12 cubic yards of beach nourishment and roughly 30 square feet of non-vegetated wetland impact. Staff reported the agent had increased wetland plantings and that VMRC had no comment. The board moved, seconded and approved the Elliott permit.
Allison Schlobahn (Speaker 5) presented a community pier application for Warren and Augusta Sello: a 56-by-6-foot community pier with two boat lifts serving a subdivision; the board approved the community pier after staff confirmed it qualified as a community pier and no public objections were on record.
The board also moved to approve the 01/08/2026 meeting minutes. Finally, staff reported one potential wetlands violation on an island; they are gathering drone footage and coordinating with BMRC and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to determine whether a formal complaint should be pursued.
Outcomes at a glance: Elliott permit — approved; Sello community pier — approved; minutes — approved. The wetlands investigation is ongoing and may lead to a formal complaint pending further evidence.
