Commission uncertain how to carry on with land use ordinance

OAKLAND - After three motions, Garrett County commissioners came to an impasse in regard to a decision on how to proceed with the public process of a draft land use management ordinance, a portion of which deals with wind turbine setbacks.

During Tuesday's meeting, Chairman Jim Raley made a motion to table the ordinance so a discussion could occur with the local delegation to address enacting wind setback legislation during the next General Assembly session.

Although Raley's motion was seconded by Commissioner Gregan Crawford, it was then opposed by commissioners Crawford... [continue via Web link]