Property request · wetlands permit
Frank DeThomas: install 155 linear feet of riprap revetment (Indian Creek)
Wetlands Board decides (county’s record, Jan 13)Approved, unanimously · Jan 13
A step the records show opens the record itself.
In plain words
Frank DeThomas has applied to install 155 linear feet of riprap revetment along the shoreline of Indian Creek and 90 Tide Point Lane.1 The Wetlands Board heard Application No. 25-2393 on January 13, 2026.2 Kelsey Haynie, agent for the owner, said a living shoreline was considered, but the bank undercutting and offshore depth led them to riprap.2 Ed Johnson, who lives at 89 Tide Point Lane next door, spoke in favor, and there were no objections.2 Albert Fisher moved to approve the application as submitted for three years, Robert Vanlandingham seconded, and the Board unanimously approved.2
Summarized from the county’s records, September 26.
Where each sentence comes from
- “Frank DeThomas – to install 155 linear feet of riprap revetment along the shoreline of Indian Creek and 90 Tide Point Lane”The matter as the records title it
- “Application No. 25-2393 Frank DeThomas” … “Kelsey Haynie, agent for the owner, described the project. She noted that a living shoreline was considered but due to the undercutting of the bank and depth offshore they decided to do riprap.” … “Ed Johnson, adjoining property owner said he lives at 89 Tide Point Lane and thought this to be a good idea” … “Albert Fisher made a motion to approve the application as submitted for three years. Robert Vanlandingham seconded the motion and the Board unanimously approved.”Jan 13, 2026 · Wetlands Board · In the minutes
Written automatically from the county’s records. Each sentence has to quote the record it comes from, word for word, or it’s left out. The records have the final say.
The official wording
Application No. 25-2393 Frank DeThomas – to install 155 linear feet of riprap revetment along the shoreline of Indian Creek and 90 Tide Point Lane.
Words the law defines
Wetlands board
“‘Wetlands board’ or ‘board’ means a board created pursuant to § 28.2-1303.”
Code of Virginia § 28.2-1300, Chapter 13. Wetlands
What’s happened
- Tue13Jan
Wetlands Board · a vote
ApprovedFrank DeThomas: install 155 linear feet of riprap revetment (Indian Creek)
After review of the project and there being no objections, Albert Fisher made a motion to approve the application as submitted for three years. Robert Vanlandingham seconded the motion and the Board unanimously approved.
Moved by Fisher, seconded by Vanlandingham
Meeting by meeting, newest first, in the records’ own words. Each vote names the minutes it’s written in.
The records
- Tue13Jan
Gathered from Northumberland County’s agendas, minutes and notices. Checked October 26.