Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Residents urge strict oversight of Piney Point terminal redevelopment amid concerns about a proposed private airfield
Summary
Residents urged commissioners to require robust environmental remediation and regulatory oversight of the Piney Point terminal redevelopment proposed by Offshore Aviation Group, warning that a WWII-era runway does not authorize a modern private airport and raising concerns about noise, traffic, water and wetlands impacts.
Residents who live near the Piney Point terminal told the Board of County Commissioners on Thursday they support remediation of the long-idle site but want the county and state to require stronger oversight of any redevelopment.
At a St. Mary’s County public forum, Deborah White said she supports "smart growth" but urged officials to ensure full environmental cleanup and to clarify whether Offshore Aviation Group plans to build a private airport at the site. "Nor would a preexisting industrial use zoning designation…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
