Chesapeake Bay Foundation fined $10K for violation

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CBF - 2008-07-28 11:18:39

The CBF had no choice but to "turn theirselves in"

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Liz G. - Pasadena, MD - Karma: Neutral

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Read it again - 2008-07-25 16:16:40

Didn't any one read this article?? It states that the CBF owns a property on Holly Beach Farm Road, on the Severn, and that they gave a tenant with a long term lease, permission to construct a barn. The tenant cleared 5000 sqft (probably alot more that that) of land in preparation to build when the CBF checked for permits and found none. Nothing at this point has been constructed. The tenant is in the process of securing the correct permits. It is admirable for the CBF to address this issue, as I would too, imagine the latter if they knew and didn't act. Now, after the fact of the land clearing, it is impossible to return land to it's original state, therefore, one can only measure up to the best of their ability. In this case, I don't believe the tenant acted in bad faith, I think he got permission from his landlords and thought that was all he needed. I wonder if this waterfront project will be fought against by Spadaro and the others as diligently as all the other development recently addressed in the media.

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CBF is Great! - 2008-07-25 15:08:57

I do fully support the CBF and I will contuine to give them my support both financal and with volunteer hours. They did do the right thing by turning themselves in and by taking measures to correct the damage done.

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Kristina P. - Easton, MD - Karma: Bad

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All fired up! - 2008-07-25 14:23:00

Finally...something for Robin to get all excited about! I think I could hear you hoopin and a hollerin the other night down in Churchton.

I would absolutely agree that CBF needs to tear down whatever was built illegally and pay all appropriate fines and adhere to whatever remedies are ordered. Why shouldn't they be held to the same standard to which they advocate for other violators?

However, it should be noted that they turned themselves in for this infraction. They were honest and open about this violation, unlike some who openly flout the law and still get away with it.

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CBF is Great - 2008-07-25 13:50:07

An oversight by CBF and they took full responsiblity to prove once again how great and honest they are. Says right in the article it was the tennants fault. CBF is trying to watch the entire watershed and the bay. This is a monumental task. If you would do some volunteer work you would learn more about Saving the Bay. Look at today 25000 gal. raw sewage spills in Furnace Branch. CBF is trying to help with that problem also. I know most of them and they are great people. But I will continue to monitor as much as I can. CBF needs help not critisizism. If it were not for CBF the bay would be more of a sewage pit than it is now. Support CBF. Sincerely

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CBF - 2008-07-25 10:05:16

The CBF did the correct thing when they learned of the mistake. Some questions: Was the building completed? What type of land was graded? The process of planting three times as many trees and shrubs on the land, as a penalty, could cause more run-off. They'll need to apply for even more permits to do it. Hopefully, common sense will rule in the end. The CBF does a lot of good for our bay. The CBF should take this just as seriously as the other violators they have condemned over the years.

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Thank you! - 2008-07-25 09:56:41

Thank you Nick! I was a little taken back to find myself being attacked on a story that I had not even had a chance to read yet .....

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Kristina P. - Easton, MD - Karma: Bad

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Well - 2008-07-25 08:59:41

I was rather ill yesterday, but thank you for your concern Robin! And yes I think it is outragous that the CBF could allow for this to happen! I mean if the CBF isn't going to follow their own guidlines who will??? I am pleased to see that they did admit their wrong doing, however they should tear down the building and return the land to it's orginal state. I do believe the CBF does need to lead thru example ......

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Kristina P. - Easton, MD - Karma: Bad

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CBF Fines - 2008-07-25 07:33:44

There is almost as much uproar on this story as when Chaney built several buildings @ Herrington North without a single permit. The silence was incredible then also......

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Robin S. - Churchton, MD - Karma: Neutral

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CBF Fines - 2008-07-25 07:31:07

Where is Sacred on this? What's up Amanda, tough to speak with a mouth full of feathers? Be carefull not to bite the hand that feeds you....

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Robin S. - Churchton, MD - Karma: Neutral

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CBF Fines - 2008-07-25 07:29:08

Where are all the riverkeepers on this? Where are S. Abbott, Kristina P.and R. Black? They should all be asking for the building to be razed and fines to be raised. The silence is deafening. I guess it must be tough to speak with a mouth full of crow!

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Robin S. - Churchton, MD - Karma: Neutral

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CBF fines - 2008-07-24 20:13:36

I think that the CBF should tear down the building, and regrade to the original grade. If they do not, they should NEVER say a word about ANY island properties. Lead through example!

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