The Lusby Villas Lawsuit

Petition for Judicial Review submitted to Calvert County Planning Commissioners by Save Lusby Inc's attorney G. Macy Nelson.

Participated in Early and General Election partisan tents to inform Lusby about the Lusby Villas and what Save Lusby, Inc's beginning of the lawsuit journey.

Motion to Dismiss submitted by the land developer against Save Lusby, Inc. The Judge denied the defendant’s Motion to Dismiss on the grounds that a least one member of the petitioners met the prerequisites standing to file the Petition for Judicial Review. The Planning Commissioner's attorney was present at the hearing, but did not provide any stance in the matter.

Board of County Commissioners updated Residential Density for the Town Centers of Prince Frederick, Lusby, and Solomons from 14 residential dwellings per acre to 4 residential dwellings per acre. In addition, this applies to Residential-Office and Village Edge cases as well.

Judge Jatlistch, traveling judge from Anne Arundel presided the case. She ruled in favor of the Planning Commission’s process and decision to approve the project.

Save Lusby, Inc held a "Next Steps" meeting with the community to vote on pursuing an appeal to the Circuit Court ruling and take to the Maryland Appellate Court. Majority favored to push forward with our current attorney who has experience in Appellate and Maryland Supreme Court appearances.

Opening Opinions submitted to Maryland Appellate Court. There are no changes to the arguments, but documentation from the Circuit Court ruling is included in the package. See the arguments below for detailed information.

Appellees (Planning Commissioners and Land Developer) responded to Save Lusby's appeal. Save Lusby will be able to respond to this opinion.

Save Lusby Inc's attorneys submitted the response to the appellee's opinion from February. Awaiting for court scheduling to determine oral arguments in Annapolis.