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Board of Appeals votes at a glance: four cases approved Sept. 5, 2024
Summary
On Sept. 5 the Calvert County Board of Appeals unanimously approved three critical‑area/general variances (cases 24‑4199, 24‑4200, 24‑4201) and a special exception for a Flag Harbor tavern (24‑4202), each with conditions described in the hearing record.
The Calvert County Board of Appeals concluded its Sept. 5 hearing by approving four contested applications; votes were unanimous in the recorded proceedings.
Decisions at a glance: • Case 24‑4199 (CO Barrett LLC / Vanwinter property, 1414 Grama Drive): Granted critical‑area variance and reduction of a 10‑foot setback to zero for proposed pool, patio and cabana. Board cited a 40% reduction in legally nonconforming impervious surface, required stormwater management and mitigation as bases for findings.
• Case 24‑4200 (JLT Homebuyers LLC, 3415 Cliff Trail): Granted after‑the‑fact critical‑area variance and two general variances for replacement and expansion of decks. Approval conditioned on permit compliance and completion of mitigation (two conditions stated on record).
• Case 24‑4201 (CD Reed and Sons, 12172 Bonanza Trail): Granted critical‑area variance for disturbance to steep slopes/expanded buffer to permit construction of a modest single‑family dwelling; board accepted need based on septic and stormwater siting constraints.
• Case 24‑4202 (Flag Harbor LLC / Flag Harbor Boatyard, 1565 Flag Harbor Boulevard): Granted a special exception for a seasonal open‑air tavern with multiple operational conditions: owner‑specific approval, seasonal May 1–Nov 1 operation, hours Thursday–Sunday noon–9 p.m., no amplified music (comply with 65 dBA county standard), consumption confined to a designated on‑site area (on‑sale only), limit of up to two food trucks at a time, and requirement to obtain all permits and health approvals. Staff indicated site‑plan and permit review, public‑safety coordination and possible traffic‑calming follow‑up will be required.
Next steps: in each approved matter the applicants must complete applicable permits, mitigation plans and health‑department approvals; staff will prepare formal orders reflecting the board’s findings and conditions.
