Public Notices
MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT
WATER AND SCIENCE ADMINISTRATION
1800 WASHINGTON BOULEVARD
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND 21230
Notice of Application for State Wetland Licenses, Private Wetland Permits, Nontidal Wetlands and Waterways Permits and/or Water Quality Certification and the Opportunity to Provide Written Comment or Request an Informational Hearing
April 1, 2024
The Water and Science Administration has received the applications listed below.
A preliminary review has indicated that the listed projects may be subject to the opportunity for a public hearing once the application is substantially complete. Projects may be significantly altered during the review process. The applications and related information are available for inspection and copying. You may also request written notice of any hearing opportunity by having your name placed on the interested persons list for each project in which you are interested. To inspect the file or to have your name placed on the interested persons list, contact the assigned division at the telephone number indicated below no later than
May 1, 2024 unless otherwise noted in the Public Notice.
Wetlands and Waterways Protection Program - (410) 537-3837
Dam Safety Division- (410) 537-3552
Anne Arundel County
23-OB-0061 / 202262072 MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, 58 Taylor
Ave., D3 Annapolis, MD 21401 has submitted an application for a Permit to remove the Frank Bentz Dam (MD Dam No. 265). The dam is located along West Main Street (MD 77) on Hunting Creek in Thurmont, Maryland. Plans for the proposed project have been submitted to the Dam Safety Permits Division for evaluation. Written comments, or requests to be placed on the interested persons list, or requests for a public informational hearing must be received on or before April 15, 2024. Further notices about action on the application will be provided only by mail to those persons on a mailing list of interested persons. On all correspondence, please provide your name, address and telephone number and refer to Dam Safety file number. For more information regarding the Dam Safety Permit please contact John Roche, P.E., Dam Safety Division, Water and Science Administration, 1800 Washington Blvd., Baltimore Maryland 21230, telephone (410) 537-3552 or by email at John.Roche@maryland.gov.
Nontidal Wetlands Division - (410) 537-3456
Frederick County
23-NT-3212/202361400 A virtual public informational hearing for the proposed work listed below will be held if requested to gather information and hear testimony to assist the Department in making a determination regarding an application for a Nontidal Wetlands and Waterways Permit. Statements for or against this project may be presented orally at the virtual hearing or in writing to the Maryland Department of the Environment, Nontidal Wetlands Division; 1800 Washington Boulevard, Baltimore, Maryland, 21230, Attn: Pavla Dilnesahu. To request the hearing, call 410-537-3806 or email pavla.dilnesahu@maryland.gov . If requested, the virtual public informational hearing will be held at 7:00 PM, Wednesday, May 15, 2024. You may join the virtual public informational hearing online at meet.google.com/wty-wdmo-nuc or you may join by telephone at 1-929-329-2001 and when prompted enter PIN 908 493 847# . Please note that confirmation of the virtual public informational hearing or cancellation of the virtual public informational hearing will be posted on our website at: https://mde.maryland.gov/programs/water/WetlandsandWaterways/Pages/index.aspx
OAKDALE INVESTMENTS, LLC, 1355 Beverly Road, Suite 240, McLean, Virginia 22101, has applied to construct a residential development with associated infrastructure including stream crossings, roads, stormwater management, utilities, and amenities. The project will result in permanent impacts to 854 square feet of forested nontidal wetland, 5,636 square feet of 25-foot nontidal wetland buffer, and 335 linear feet (5,548 square feet) of stream. The project will result in temporary impacts to 4,526 square feet of forested nontidal wetland, 15,528 square feet of 25-foot nontidal wetland buffer, and 537 linear feet (6,493 square feet) of stream. Mitigation will be required for all permanent wetland impacts. The proposed mitigation is to purchase credits from an approved Mitigation Bank. The project is proposed adjacent to Unnamed Tributaries to Linganore Creek and Monocacy River (USE IV-P). The project is located south of Gas House Pike, north of Plantation Road, and west of Woodridge Road, Linganore-Bartonsville, Maryland. Written comments and requests to be included on the interested persons list may be sent by May 1, 2024, to the Maryland Department of the Environment, Attn: Pavla Dilnesahu, 1800 Washington Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21230 or at Pavla.Dilnesahu@maryland.gov or 410-537-3806. Any further notices concerning actions on the application will be provided only by mail to those persons on the interested persons list. Please refer to Subsection 5-907 of the Annotated Code of Maryland or the Code of Maryland Regulations 26.23.02 for information regarding the application process.
Montgomery County
23-NT-3061/202360388 SAH HOMES ASSOCIATES LLC, 4800 Hampden Lane, Suite 300, Bethesda, MD 20814 has applied to construct a residential development. Associated construction activities which affect resources regulated by the Wetlands and Waterways Protection Program include culvert realignment and fill and grading in the 100-year floodplain to provide supporting slopes for residential lots. All increases to the 100-year water surface elevation will be contained on the applicant’s property. The project will permanently impact 28,323 square feet (0.65 ac) of 100-year nontidal floodplain and temporarily impact 39 square feet of emergent nontidal wetland, 313 square feet of 25-foot nontidal wetland buffer, 552 linear feet (2,638 square feet) of perennial stream, and 68,412 square feet of 100-year nontidal floodplain. The project is proposed on a tributary to Rock Creek (Use I). The project is located at 4920 Strathmore Avenue, Montgomery County. Written comments, requests for a public informational hearing and requests to be included on the interested persons list may be sent by April 15, 2024 to the Maryland Department of the Environment, Attn: Melissa Knapp, 1800 Washington Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21230 or at melissa.knapp@maryland.gov or 410-537-3816. Any further notices concerning actions on the application will be provided only by mail to those persons on the interested persons list. Please refer to Subsection 5-907 of the Annotated Code of Maryland or the Code of Maryland Regulations 26.01.07 for information regarding the application process.
Tidal Wetlands Division (410) 537-3571
Anne Arundel County
23-WL-0757 / 202361192 / 23-WQC-0040 Anne Arundel Department of Public Works at Downs Park, 8311 John Downs Loop, Pasadena, MD 21122 has applied to create a 87-foot long by 20-foot wide breakwater, a 160-long by 23-foot wide breakwater, a 160-foot long by 29-foot wide breakwater, a 112-foot long by 29-foot wide breakwater and to fill and grade with 2,328 cubic yards of sand along 480 feet of eroding shoreline and plant approximately 3,003 square feet of high marsh vegetation and 2,620 square feet of low marsh vegetation with associated marsh protection fencing, and to replenish 26,986 square feet of historical beach area with 3,626 cubic yards of clean sand fill along 361 feet of shoreline, and to create 7,794 square feet of upland/vegetated dune all within a maximum of 132 feet channelward of the mean high waterline, and; to construct 25 square feet of a cobble pilot channel and 178 square feet of a cobble pilot channel within a maximum of 24 feet channelward of the mean high waterline, and; to construct a 390-foot long by 14-foot wide revetment within a maximum of 14 feet channelward of the mean high waterline. The purpose of this project is to provide nourishment to the historical beach area and to control shoreline and sediment erosion. The proposed project is within the tidal waters of the Chesapeake Bay. Mitigation may be required for 1,560 square feet of open water impacts. For more information, please contact Kathryn Burcham at kathryn.burcham@maryland.gov or at (410) 707-5254.
22-WL-1224/202261919 Maintenance Dredging. HERRINGTON HARBOUR, INC, 7149 Lake Shore Drive, North Beach, MD 20714 has applied to mechanically and hydraulically maintenance dredge a 1245-foot long by 80-foot wide (2.29 ac) entrance channel and a 1717-foot long by 550-foot wide (22.94 acres) marina basin area to a depth of 8 feet at mean low water. The approximately 5,000 cubic yards of dredged material will be deposited at an approved upland disposal located at 9855 Sam Owings Road, Owings MD, 20736, Anne Arundel County. The applicant has requested authorization to periodically maintenance dredge for 6 years. The purpose of the project is to improve navigable access and marina safety. The proposed project is located within the tidal waters of Herring Bay in Anne Arundel County. Public Notice is for 15 days, April 3 - 17. For more information, please contact Melissa McCanna at Melissa.mccanna@maryland.gov or 410-537-4053.
23-WL-1094/24-WQC-0008/202361697 ROCKHOLD LLC, at PO Box 40, Tracey’s Landing, MD 20779, has applied to: 1) replace 413 linear feet of bulkhead within 18 inches channelward of existing; and, 2) reconfigure an existing marina by removing 15 existing finger piers, and constructing seven 40-foot long by 4-foot wide finger piers, four 35-foot long by 4-foot wide finger piers, and 37-foot long by 4-foot wide finger piers, constructing a 21-foot long by 4-foot wide pier extension, replace-in-kind two travel lift piers measuring 48-foot long by 5-foot wide and 49-foot long by 5-foot wide, and constructing thirty-four boat lifts with associated pilings and vinyl coverings, with all work within a maximum of 144 feet channelward of the mean high water line; and, 3) mechanical or hydraulically maintenance dredge a 200-foot long by 40-foot wide area to a depth of 7 feet at mean low water, with 732 cubic yards of spoils; and to provide for periodic maintenance dredging for six years, 4) Hydraulically or mechanically dredge a 164-foot long by 297-foot wide irregularly shaped area to a depth of 7 feet at mean low water, with 3,571 cubic yards of spoils, and to provide for periodic maintenance dredging for six years. A total of 4,323 cubic yards of dredged material will be deposited on an approved upland disposal site located at 370 Deale Rd, Deale, MD 20751. The purpose of this project is to improve navigable access and provide shoreline stabilization. The proposed project is located within the tidal waters of Rockhold Creek at 453 Deale Rd, Deale, MD 20751. For more information, please contact Mel Throckmorton at mel.throckmorton@maryland.gov or at 410-375-2803.
Baltimore City
23-WL-0793/202361245/BALTIMORE CITY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, 471 E. Fayette Street, Baltimore, MD has applied to replace the existing Broening Highway Bridge over Colgate Creek. The project includes removal of nine existing support piers and installing five support piers. The replacement bridge will consist of a reinforced concrete deck, sidewalks, parapets, concrete girders supported on a substructure consisting of reinforced concrete caps on concrete filled steel pipe piles. The purpose of the project is to provide required upgrades to the bridge. The comment period for this project ends April 18, 2024. For more information contact Matt Wallach at matthew.wallach@maryland.gov or 410-207-0893.
24-WL-0332/202460455/MARYLAND PORT ADMINISTRATION, 401 E. Pratt Street, Suite 1653, Baltimore, MD 21202 has applied to remove approximately 8,550 square feet from North Locust Point Marine Terminal Pier 3, located at 1430 Wallace St, Baltimore. The purpose of this project is to provide additional clearance and navigational safety for ships berthing at the adjacent pier. The comment period for this project ends April 18, 2024. For more information contact Matt Wallach at matthew.wallach@maryland.gov or 410-537-3527.
Queen Anne's County
23-WL-0763/202361203 Kent Point Marina Kent Point Marina 107 Short Rd, Stevensville, MD 21666 has applied for reauthorization of mechanical maintenance dredging within the previously authorized footprint and to replace 678 feet of bulkhead in-kind. The marina shall be dredged in a 2,400 square foot area to -3.8 mlw. The marinas channel will be dredged within an 8,750 square foot area to -5.0 mlw. Approximately 900 cubic yards of material will be removed and transported to Dependable Sand and Gravel. Replacement bulkhead will be installed along two segments of the marina at a length of 278 linear feet and 400 linear feet. The purpose of this project is to repair existing bulkhead and to maintain navigable access of the marina. The project is located at 107 Short Rd, Stevensville, MD 21666. For more information, please contact Matt Godbey at matt.godbey@maryland.gov or 410-901-4033.
Water Quality Certifications – (410) 537-3837
Waterway Construction – (410) 537-3821
Prince George's County
23-NT-0229/202361619 210 MPD PARTNERS, LLC, C/O Anthony Wash at 8900 Edgeworth Drive, Suite R, District Heights, MD 20743 has applied to construct a mixed-use development which includes 13 townhouses, 2-5 story multi-family buildings, retail, and surface parking with associated stormwater management facilities. The project will temporarily impact 14,060 square feet of the 100-year floodplain and permanently impact 20,857 square feet of the 100-year floodplain. The project is proposed at 201 Maryland Park Drive, Capitol Heights, MD 20743 in Prince George’s County. Written comments, requests for a public informational hearing and requests to be included on the interested persons list may be sent by May 1, 2024 to the Maryland Department of the Environment, Attn: Ryan Din, 1800 Washington Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21230 or at ryan.din@maryland.gov or 410-537-4247. Any further notices concerning actions on the application will be provided only by mail to those persons on the interested persons list. Please refer to Subsection 5-907 of the Annotated Code of Maryland or the Code of Maryland Regulations 26.01.07 for information regarding the application process.
23-NT-0239/202361676 LV Collective, C/O Andree Sahakian at 704 West 9th Street, Austin, TX 78701 has applied to redevelop land to construct a mix use development including residential, commercial, parking and community space. The project will permanently impact 135,664 square feet of the 100-year floodplain. The project is located at 8145 Baltimore Avenue, College Park, MD 20740. Written comments, requests for a public informational hearing and requests to be included on the interested persons list may be sent by May 1, 2024 to the Maryland Department of the Environment, Attn: Ryan Din, 1800 Washington Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21230 or at ryan.din@maryland.gov or 410-537-4247. Any further notices concerning actions on the application will be provided only by mail to those persons on the interested persons list. Please refer to Subsection 5-907 of the Annotated Code of Maryland or the Code of Maryland Regulations 26.01.07 for information regarding the application process.
