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Pier modification request supported by staff; board conditions include pre-construction survey
Summary
An applicant seeking to extend a private pier at 13022 Riggan Ridge Road presented an MDE permit and bathymetric survey; staff recommended support and asked for a pre-construction licensed-surveyor survey and limits on maximum channel reach as conditions.
The Board considered case 26-31 on June 11: a request to modify and extend a private pier at 13022 Riggan Ridge Road. The applicant submitted a Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) permit and a bathymetric survey and said the pier length is intended to reach deeper, navigable water consistent with neighboring properties.
A county staff memorandum (05/27/2026) from the director recommended support of the extension after review, noting no critical area concerns given the site conditions. Staff advised the board that, if approved, the board should require a pre-construction survey by a Maryland-licensed surveyor to verify maximum channel reach (proposed maximum 217 feet in the staff-recommended condition) and include language ensuring consistency with tidal/shoreline regulations.
Board members asked about lighting and whether the pier would include navigational markings; the applicant said lights to mark the pier's end are planned. The board moved and seconded the request in the transcript excerpt and the motion carried; staff and the board discussed adding the survey and pile-driving/permitting conditions to the approval.
Next steps: If approved, the applicant must perform the pre-construction survey and comply with the MDE permit and any county conditions before framing or decking the pier.
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