OtherApproved2300 Hugheshop Road, Westminster

David A. Yingling agricultural preservation easement

Carroll County

Description

The county exercised its option to purchase a conservation easement on this 204.451-acre farm for $1,495,364.85, retiring 24 lot rights at about 70% of land value.

Impact summary

Permanently preserves the farm north of Pleasant Valley, adding to the county's 81,649 preserved acres.

Applicant

Name: David A. Yingling
Address: 2300 Hugheshop Road, Westminster

At a glance

Hearings: 1
Public comments: 0
Total mentions: 1

Last vote · County Commission

Approved4–0, unanimous

Last discussed Jul 23, 2026.

Meeting timeline (1)

Jul 23, 2026Approved 4–0

Board of County Commissioners Open Session - Jul 23, 2026

The county exercised its option to purchase a conservation easement on this 204.451-acre farm for $1,495,364.85, retiring 24 lot rights at about 70% of land value.

Related issues (2)

Agricultural preservation program's final stretch

Last discussed Oct 20, 2026

Agricultural land preservation — Yingling farm

Last discussed Sep 24, 2026

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