KENT COUNTY, MARYLAND
COUNTY COMMISSIONER'S

PUBLIC HEARING -

Code Home Rule Bill No. 8-2001

A Public Hearing was held on Tuesday, June 26, 2001, at 10:00 a.m. in the County Commissioners' Hearing Room, County Government Center, Chestertown, Maryland on Code Home Rule Bill No. 8-2001 which is: an Act to repeal and reenact with amendments to Chapter 210 of the Code of Public Local Laws of Kent County (1994 Edition) title "Stormwater Management", to comply with the requirements set forth in the 2000 Maryland Stormwater Design Manual, Volumes I and II, Strengthening Stormwater Controls and Management.

County Commissioners Ronald H. Fithian, Larry B. Beck and W. Michael Newnam were in attendance as well as Gail Owings, Director, Planning and Zoning Administration, and members of the media.

Notice of the public hearing was read into the record by Commissioner Fithian.

Commissioner Fithian read correspondence received from the Planning Commission recommending approval of the Draft Stormwater Management Ordinance and that the Ordinance meets the minimum requirements for stormwater management as set forth in the 2000 Maryland Stormwater Design Manual as well as exceeds the minimum requirements in following sections:

• 210 - 6 Exemptions

Exempts only normally accepted agricultural land management activities. Large agricultural structures will require stormwater review. The Natural Resources Conservation Service will prepare stormwater plans on farms as may be required. This is consistent with the existing Ordinance.

Does not include an exemption for parcels over two acres. This is consistent with the existing Ordinance.

• 210 -9 Stormwater Minimum Control Requirement

Continues to require quantity control for the ten year frequency storm. The Design Manual permits counties on the Eastern Shore to manage stormwater for the two year frequency storm event.

Mrs. Owings advised that the State adopted new stormwater regulations and the local law is being updated to reflect those changes. She reported that the regulations would not have a significant impact to the community.

There was no one in attendance who wished to speak for or against this proposed legislation.

The third reading of this proposed legislation will be held on Tuesday, July 3, 2001, the next legislative day.

This hearing was taped for reference and adjourned at 10:09 a.m.