Curb on condos divides residents

Eastern Baltimore County residents are divided over a proposed remedy to help save local marinas and shoreline from condominium development.

Community leaders of Bowleys Quarters testified Tuesday on both sides of a proposal to create barriers for marina owners who want to develop condos on their waterfront property. Councilman Joe Bartenfelder has introduced legislation that would eliminate a county law that allows 5.5 residential units per acre of land zoned for marinas or boatyards in the Bowleys Quarters and Back River Neck communities.