Board approves amended open-space and forest conservation easements for two developments

The County Commissioners of Queen Anne's County · March 24, 2026

Summary

The commissioners approved an amended open-space easement for the Hopelands subdivision (Smith) to protect 34.639 acres and an amended forest conservation easement for R.B. Baker & Sons, increasing protected acreage to 4.27 acres.

Planner Doug Summers presented two conservation-related actions. For the Robert and Teresa Smith (Hopelands) major subdivision, an amended deed of open space easement was approved to protect 34.639 acres after a lot change that created Slide Lot 14 and reduced other pad acreage.

Separately, the Board approved an Amended and Restated Perpetual Protective Agreement Deed of Forest Conservation Easement and Release for R.B. Baker & Sons, Inc. The amendment terminates a current 2.12-acre protected forest area and establishes 4.27 acres of protected forest in a new on-site location to meet mitigation requirements for planned industrial development.

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