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VarianceApproved4006 South Shore Drive, Port Republic
BOA2026-0016 — Portela retaining wall
Calvert County
Description
A retired couple won approval for a ~96-foot, 8-10 foot tall engineered retaining wall with fence to stabilize an eroding backyard slope, with setbacks reduced to zero.
Impact summary
The wall will stabilize an eroding slope threatening their home, with native-plant mitigation and erosion controls during construction.
Applicant
- Name
- Rafael & Carmen Portela
- Address
- 4006 South Shore Drive, Port RepublicSee this on the map
At a glance
- Hearings
- 1
- Public comments
- 0
- Total mentions
- 1
Last vote · Board of Appeals
Approved5–0, unanimous
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 1, 2026.
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