NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY WETLANDS BOARD
JANUARY 14, 2025
MINUTES
At the regular monthly meeting of the Northumberland County Wetlands Board held on January 14, 2025 in the Sheriff’s Office in Heathsville, Virginia at 7:00 PM:
Present
Spencer Headley–Chairman
Albert Headley – Vice-Chairman
George Rew
Robert Vanlandingham
Spencer Headley, Acting-Chairman, called the meeting to order.
On a motion by Robert Vanlandingham, seconded by George Rew, Spencer Headley was elected Chairman and Albert Fisher re-elected Vice Chairman.
On a motion by Albert Fisher, seconded by Robert Vanlandingham, the minutes of the December 10, 2025 meeting were approved. Spencer Headley abstained.
Application No. 24-2775
Caroline Brandt – to install 26 linear feet of riprap revetment along the shoreline of the Yeocomico River and 1726 Bon Harbor Road.
Steve McGee, executor of the Caroline Brandt estate, and Ryan Collier of Northern Neck Shoreline, LLC, agent for the owner, were present. Mr. Collier described the project and stated that to create a living shoreline would push out in front of the neighbor’s property and she was not interested in it.
After review of the project, Robert Vanlandingham made a motion to approve the application for 3 years. Albert Fisher seconded the motion and the Board unanimously approved. Application No. 24-2741
Fleeton, LLC – to install 530 linear feet of riprap revetment along the shoreline of Spences Creek and Tax Map Parcel #28-1-115-A on Harbor View Drive.
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Mike Cappell, acting on behalf of Roger McKinley, agent for the owner, described the project. He stated that a living shoreline would not work as it is North facing and is shaded by overhead growth.
Robert Vanlandingham noted that the project did not appear to be adequately staked. Mike Cappell agreed to do a more complete staking of the site.
After review of the project and there being no objections, Albert Fisher made a motion to approve the application for three years upon the site being properly staked and inspected. Robert Vanlandingham seconded the motion and the Board unanimously approved.
Application No. 24-2729
Jonathan & Colleen Hughes – to install 465 linear feet of riprap revetment along the shoreline of Spences Creek and Tax Map Parcel #28-1-116 on Harbor View Drive.
Mike Cappell, acting on behalf of Roger McKinley, agent for the owner, described the project as having similar conditions as the adjoining property, Fleeton, LLC. He stated that a living shoreline would not work as it has the same conditions as the previous application. He noted that this lot is also facing north with shading.
Spencer Headley asked if they would save as many trees as possible.
Mike Capell said that they were looking at only removing the trees with root balls exposed and were overhanging.
Albert Fisher asked if they would stay off the grass.
Mike Cappell said that they would. He also said that he would re-stake the project site. After review of the project and there being no objections, Robert Vanlandingham made a motion to approve the application as submitted for three years upon the site being properly staked and inspected. George Rew seconded the motion and the Board unanimously approved.
There being no further business to come before the Board, on a motion by Robert Vanlandingham seconded by George Rew, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn.