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Ridgely Forest resident asks town for civil plan after survey suggests sidewalk sits on private lot
Summary
Resident Shawn Hamlin told the board he was told a developer installed sod, then received a water bill exceeding $3,000; he said town sidewalks may encroach on his property and requested civil drawings and a meeting with town staff to resolve boundary questions.
During the public‑comment portion of the Town of North East meeting, Ridgely Forest resident Shawn Hamlin asked the board for a civil plan and a meeting with staff after his own survey suggested the town sidewalk may lie on private property.
Hamlin said the developer, Ryan Homes, required sod installation and that, afterward, he “received his water bill and had to pay over $3,000.00 for green grass along with a letter from the town regarding water and chemicals issues.” He said the neighborhood’s developer histories and inconsistent plot plans have created confusion over property lines and setbacks.
Town Administrator Melissa Cook‑MacKenzie offered to meet with Mr. Hamlin and town staff to review the documents and civil drawings. The minutes record the request and the town’s offer to hold a follow‑up meeting; the record does not include any immediate technical or legal determination of ownership, a survey report from the town, or any developer response.
The board took no formal action during the meeting but instructed staff to meet with the resident to review records and next steps.
