Lower left is a portion of the 13 acres purchased to be developed by a LLC. The "ruins of St. Charles" and the surrounding Terra Maria neighborhood is at upper right. Terra Maria is one of Ellicott City's most unique neighborhoods, a 55-acre community with single-family homes that is intentionally underdeveloped to preserve the environmental watershed and prevent flooding. At the center of the neighborhood sits the preserved ruins of St. Charles College, a now shuttered seminary that residents now use for cookouts and movie nights. But community members are sounding the alarm after 13 acres of Terra Maria were sold to an LLC in 2019 with the hopes of developing it into a senior living facility that has raised questions about environmental and historical preservation.

Lower left is a portion of the 13 acres purchased to be developed by a LLC. The "ruins of St. Charles" and the surrounding Terra Maria neighborhood is at upper right. Terra Maria is one of Ellicott City's most unique neighborhoods, a 55-acre community with single-family homes that is intentionally underdeveloped to preserve the environmental watershed and prevent flooding. At the center of the neighborhood sits the preserved ruins of St. Charles College, a now shuttered seminary that residents now use for cookouts and movie nights. But community members are sounding the alarm after 13 acres of Terra Maria were sold to an LLC in 2019 with the hopes of developing it into a senior living facility that has raised questions about environmental and historical preservation. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Terra Maria is one of Ellicott City's most unique neighborhoods, a 55-acre community with single-family homes that is intentionally underdeveloped to preserve the environmental watershed and prevent flooding. Community members are sounding the alarm after 13 acres of Terra Maria were sold to an LLC in 2019 with the hopes of developing it into a senior living facility that has raised questions about environmental and historical preservation.

Terra Maria in Ellicott City

Lower left is a portion of the 13 acres purchased to be developed by a LLC. The "ruins of St. Charles" and the surrounding Terra Maria neighborhood is at upper right. Terra Maria is one of Ellicott City's most unique neighborhoods, a 55-acre community with single-family homes that is intentionally underdeveloped to preserve the environmental watershed and prevent flooding. At the center of the neighborhood sits the preserved ruins of St. Charles College, a now shuttered seminary that residents now use for cookouts and movie nights. But community members are sounding the alarm after 13 acres of Terra Maria were sold to an LLC in 2019 with the hopes of developing it into a senior living facility that has raised questions about environmental and historical preservation.

Lower left is a portion of the 13 acres purchased to be developed by a LLC. The "ruins of St. Charles" and the surrounding Terra Maria neighborhood is at upper right. Terra Maria is one of Ellicott City's most unique neighborhoods, a 55-acre community with single-family homes that is intentionally underdeveloped to preserve the environmental watershed and prevent flooding. At the center of the neighborhood sits the preserved ruins of St. Charles College, a now shuttered seminary that residents now use for cookouts and movie nights. But community members are sounding the alarm after 13 acres of Terra Maria were sold to an LLC in 2019 with the hopes of developing it into a senior living facility that has raised questions about environmental and historical preservation. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Terra Maria in Ellicott City

The house that sits on a portion of the 13-acre property purchased by a LLC for development. Terra Maria is one of Ellicott City's most unique neighborhoods, a 55-acre community with single-family homes that is intentionally underdeveloped to preserve the environmental watershed and prevent flooding. At the center of the neighborhood sits the preserved ruins of St. Charles College, a now shuttered seminary that residents now use for cookouts and movie nights. But community members are sounding the alarm after 13 acres of Terra Maria were sold to an LLC in 2019 with the hopes of developing it into a senior living facility that has raised questions about environmental and historical preservation.

The house that sits on a portion of the 13-acre property purchased by a LLC for development. Terra Maria is one of Ellicott City's most unique neighborhoods, a 55-acre community with single-family homes that is intentionally underdeveloped to preserve the environmental watershed and prevent flooding. At the center of the neighborhood sits the preserved ruins of St. Charles College, a now shuttered seminary that residents now use for cookouts and movie nights. But community members are sounding the alarm after 13 acres of Terra Maria were sold to an LLC in 2019 with the hopes of developing it into a senior living facility that has raised questions about environmental and historical preservation. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Terra Maria in Ellicott City

The house that sits on a portion of the 13-acre property purchased by a LLC for development. The pond is owned by the county. Terra Maria is one of Ellicott City's most unique neighborhoods, a 55-acre community with single-family homes that is intentionally underdeveloped to preserve the environmental watershed and prevent flooding. At the center of the neighborhood sits the preserved ruins of St. Charles College, a now shuttered seminary that residents now use for cookouts and movie nights. But community members are sounding the alarm after 13 acres of Terra Maria were sold to an LLC in 2019 with the hopes of developing it into a senior living facility that has raised questions about environmental and historical preservation.

The house that sits on a portion of the 13-acre property purchased by a LLC for development. The pond is owned by the county. Terra Maria is one of Ellicott City's most unique neighborhoods, a 55-acre community with single-family homes that is intentionally underdeveloped to preserve the environmental watershed and prevent flooding. At the center of the neighborhood sits the preserved ruins of St. Charles College, a now shuttered seminary that residents now use for cookouts and movie nights. But community members are sounding the alarm after 13 acres of Terra Maria were sold to an LLC in 2019 with the hopes of developing it into a senior living facility that has raised questions about environmental and historical preservation. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Baltimore Sun Media)

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The St. Charles College "grotto" sits on a portion of the 13-acre property, purchased by a LLC with intentions to develop the property. Terra Maria is one of Ellicott City's most unique neighborhoods, a 55-acre community with single-family homes that is intentionally underdeveloped to preserve the environmental watershed and prevent flooding. At the center of the neighborhood sits the preserved ruins of St. Charles College, a now shuttered seminary that residents now use for cookouts and movie nights. But community members are sounding the alarm after 13 acres of Terra Maria were sold to an LLC in 2019 with the hopes of developing it into a senior living facility that has raised questions about environmental and historical preservation.

The St. Charles College "grotto" sits on a portion of the 13-acre property, purchased by a LLC with intentions to develop the property. Terra Maria is one of Ellicott City's most unique neighborhoods, a 55-acre community with single-family homes that is intentionally underdeveloped to preserve the environmental watershed and prevent flooding. At the center of the neighborhood sits the preserved ruins of St. Charles College, a now shuttered seminary that residents now use for cookouts and movie nights. But community members are sounding the alarm after 13 acres of Terra Maria were sold to an LLC in 2019 with the hopes of developing it into a senior living facility that has raised questions about environmental and historical preservation. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Terra Maria in Ellicott City

Public access to the "preserved" wooded area surrounding the 13-acre property. Terra Maria is one of Ellicott City's most unique neighborhoods, a 55-acre community with single-family homes that is intentionally underdeveloped to preserve the environmental watershed and prevent flooding. At the center of the neighborhood sits the preserved ruins of St. Charles College, a now shuttered seminary that residents now use for cookouts and movie nights. But community members are sounding the alarm after 13 acres of Terra Maria were sold to an LLC in 2019 with the hopes of developing it into a senior living facility that has raised questions about environmental and historical preservation.

Public access to the "preserved" wooded area surrounding the 13-acre property. Terra Maria is one of Ellicott City's most unique neighborhoods, a 55-acre community with single-family homes that is intentionally underdeveloped to preserve the environmental watershed and prevent flooding. At the center of the neighborhood sits the preserved ruins of St. Charles College, a now shuttered seminary that residents now use for cookouts and movie nights. But community members are sounding the alarm after 13 acres of Terra Maria were sold to an LLC in 2019 with the hopes of developing it into a senior living facility that has raised questions about environmental and historical preservation. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Terra Maria in Ellicott City

Public access to the "preserved" wooded area surrounding the 13-acre property. Terra Maria is one of Ellicott City's most unique neighborhoods, a 55-acre community with single-family homes that is intentionally underdeveloped to preserve the environmental watershed and prevent flooding. At the center of the neighborhood sits the preserved ruins of St. Charles College, a now shuttered seminary that residents now use for cookouts and movie nights. But community members are sounding the alarm after 13 acres of Terra Maria were sold to an LLC in 2019 with the hopes of developing it into a senior living facility that has raised questions about environmental and historical preservation.

Public access to the "preserved" wooded area surrounding the 13-acre property. Terra Maria is one of Ellicott City's most unique neighborhoods, a 55-acre community with single-family homes that is intentionally underdeveloped to preserve the environmental watershed and prevent flooding. At the center of the neighborhood sits the preserved ruins of St. Charles College, a now shuttered seminary that residents now use for cookouts and movie nights. But community members are sounding the alarm after 13 acres of Terra Maria were sold to an LLC in 2019 with the hopes of developing it into a senior living facility that has raised questions about environmental and historical preservation. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Terra Maria in Ellicott City

The ruins of St. Charles College. Terra Maria is one of Ellicott City's most unique neighborhoods, a 55-acre community with single-family homes that is intentionally underdeveloped to preserve the environmental watershed and prevent flooding. At the center of the neighborhood sits the preserved ruins of St. Charles College, a now shuttered seminary that residents now use for cookouts and movie nights. But community members are sounding the alarm after 13 acres of Terra Maria were sold to an LLC in 2019 with the hopes of developing it into a senior living facility that has raised questions about environmental and historical preservation.

The ruins of St. Charles College. Terra Maria is one of Ellicott City's most unique neighborhoods, a 55-acre community with single-family homes that is intentionally underdeveloped to preserve the environmental watershed and prevent flooding. At the center of the neighborhood sits the preserved ruins of St. Charles College, a now shuttered seminary that residents now use for cookouts and movie nights. But community members are sounding the alarm after 13 acres of Terra Maria were sold to an LLC in 2019 with the hopes of developing it into a senior living facility that has raised questions about environmental and historical preservation. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Standing outside the ruins of St. Charles College, HOA president Terri Savage talks about the negative impact a developed 13-acre site would have on the community. Terra Maria is one of Ellicott City's most unique neighborhoods, a 55-acre community with single-family homes that is intentionally underdeveloped to preserve the environmental watershed and prevent flooding. At the center of the neighborhood sits the preserved ruins of St. Charles College, a now shuttered seminary that residents now use for cookouts and movie nights. But community members are sounding the alarm after 13 acres of Terra Maria were sold to an LLC in 2019 with the hopes of developing it into a senior living facility that has raised questions about environmental and historical preservation.

Standing outside the ruins of St. Charles College, HOA president Terri Savage talks about the negative impact a developed 13-acre site would have on the community. Terra Maria is one of Ellicott City's most unique neighborhoods, a 55-acre community with single-family homes that is intentionally underdeveloped to preserve the environmental watershed and prevent flooding. At the center of the neighborhood sits the preserved ruins of St. Charles College, a now shuttered seminary that residents now use for cookouts and movie nights. But community members are sounding the alarm after 13 acres of Terra Maria were sold to an LLC in 2019 with the hopes of developing it into a senior living facility that has raised questions about environmental and historical preservation. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Terra Maria in Ellicott City

Standing outside the ruins of St. Charles College, resident Wendy Williams-Abrams and HOA president Terri Savage talk about the negative impact a developed 13-acre site would have on the community. Terra Maria is one of Ellicott City's most unique neighborhoods, a 55-acre community with single-family homes that is intentionally underdeveloped to preserve the environmental watershed and prevent flooding. At the center of the neighborhood sits the preserved ruins of St. Charles College, a now shuttered seminary that residents now use for cookouts and movie nights. But community members are sounding the alarm after 13 acres of Terra Maria were sold to an LLC in 2019 with the hopes of developing it into a senior living facility that has raised questions about environmental and historical preservation.

Standing outside the ruins of St. Charles College, resident Wendy Williams-Abrams and HOA president Terri Savage talk about the negative impact a developed 13-acre site would have on the community. Terra Maria is one of Ellicott City's most unique neighborhoods, a 55-acre community with single-family homes that is intentionally underdeveloped to preserve the environmental watershed and prevent flooding. At the center of the neighborhood sits the preserved ruins of St. Charles College, a now shuttered seminary that residents now use for cookouts and movie nights. But community members are sounding the alarm after 13 acres of Terra Maria were sold to an LLC in 2019 with the hopes of developing it into a senior living facility that has raised questions about environmental and historical preservation. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Terra Maria in Ellicott City

Outside the ruins of St. Charles College, neighbors; Audra Hennigan, Wendy Williams-Abrams and HOA president Terri Savage, and Christine Ritucci (petting "Clifford") talk about the negative impact a developed 13-acre site would have on the community. Terra Maria is one of Ellicott City's most unique neighborhoods, a 55-acre community with single-family homes that is intentionally underdeveloped to preserve the environmental watershed and prevent flooding. At the center of the neighborhood sits the preserved ruins of St. Charles College, a now shuttered seminary that residents now use for cookouts and movie nights. But community members are sounding the alarm after 13 acres of Terra Maria were sold to an LLC in 2019 with the hopes of developing it into a senior living facility that has raised questions about environmental and historical preservation.

Outside the ruins of St. Charles College, neighbors; Audra Hennigan, Wendy Williams-Abrams and HOA president Terri Savage, and Christine Ritucci (petting "Clifford") talk about the negative impact a developed 13-acre site would have on the community. Terra Maria is one of Ellicott City's most unique neighborhoods, a 55-acre community with single-family homes that is intentionally underdeveloped to preserve the environmental watershed and prevent flooding. At the center of the neighborhood sits the preserved ruins of St. Charles College, a now shuttered seminary that residents now use for cookouts and movie nights. But community members are sounding the alarm after 13 acres of Terra Maria were sold to an LLC in 2019 with the hopes of developing it into a senior living facility that has raised questions about environmental and historical preservation. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Four-year-old Joel Yang, plays in and around the ruins of St. Charles College with "Clifford." Terra Maria is one of Ellicott City's most unique neighborhoods, a 55-acre community with single-family homes that is intentionally underdeveloped to preserve the environmental watershed and prevent flooding. At the center of the neighborhood sits the preserved ruins of St. Charles College, a now shuttered seminary that residents now use for cookouts and movie nights. But community members are sounding the alarm after 13 acres of Terra Maria were sold to an LLC in 2019 with the hopes of developing it into a senior living facility that has raised questions about environmental and historical preservation.

Four-year-old Joel Yang, plays in and around the ruins of St. Charles College with "Clifford." Terra Maria is one of Ellicott City's most unique neighborhoods, a 55-acre community with single-family homes that is intentionally underdeveloped to preserve the environmental watershed and prevent flooding. At the center of the neighborhood sits the preserved ruins of St. Charles College, a now shuttered seminary that residents now use for cookouts and movie nights. But community members are sounding the alarm after 13 acres of Terra Maria were sold to an LLC in 2019 with the hopes of developing it into a senior living facility that has raised questions about environmental and historical preservation. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Four-year-old Joel Yang, plays in and around the ruins of St. Charles College with "Clifford." Terra Maria is one of Ellicott City's most unique neighborhoods, a 55-acre community with single-family homes that is intentionally underdeveloped to preserve the environmental watershed and prevent flooding. At the center of the neighborhood sits the preserved ruins of St. Charles College, a now shuttered seminary that residents now use for cookouts and movie nights. But community members are sounding the alarm after 13 acres of Terra Maria were sold to an LLC in 2019 with the hopes of developing it into a senior living facility that has raised questions about environmental and historical preservation.

Four-year-old Joel Yang, plays in and around the ruins of St. Charles College with "Clifford." Terra Maria is one of Ellicott City's most unique neighborhoods, a 55-acre community with single-family homes that is intentionally underdeveloped to preserve the environmental watershed and prevent flooding. At the center of the neighborhood sits the preserved ruins of St. Charles College, a now shuttered seminary that residents now use for cookouts and movie nights. But community members are sounding the alarm after 13 acres of Terra Maria were sold to an LLC in 2019 with the hopes of developing it into a senior living facility that has raised questions about environmental and historical preservation. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Baltimore Sun Media)

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