- Design Review Panel Meeting
- Landmarks Preservation Commission Meeting
- Renaissance Square
- Landlords Must Register Rental Units
- DEPRM Variances
- Administrative Variances
- Development Meetings
- Zoning Hearings
The Baltimore County Design Review Panel will meet on Wednesday, June 11 at 6 p.m. in the County Courts Building, Room 407, 401 Bosley Avenue in Towson (enter from the Courthouse Plaza). Please check the website for the meeting agenda and any last minute schedule changes.
Information: Lynn Lanham 410-887-3480 or mlanham@baltimorecountymd.gov or View Schedule.
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The Baltimore County Landmarks Preservation Commission will meet on Thursday, June 12, at 6 p.m. at the County Courts Building, Room 407, 401 Bosley Avenue in Towson (enter from the Courthouse Plaza). Please check the web site for the meeting agenda and any last minute schedule changes.
Information: Vicky Nevy 410-887-3495 or vnevy@baltimorecountymd.gov or View Schedule
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Renaissance Square, a neighborhood of 115 single-family homes and 81 apartments for independent seniors, is planned for the Essex-Middle River area on Old Eastern Avenue and Back River Neck Road - site of the former Kingsley Park apartments.
Baltimore County has made funds available in the form of special financing to buyers in moderate to middle income ranges who will need to have a minimum of 3 percent of the purchase price in cash for a down payment, and sufficient income and credit to qualify for a conventional mortgage.
The Evergreen Senior Apartments will be available for residents age 62 or above with monthly rents ranging from $330 to $875.
Groundbreaking for the first phase of Renaissance Square is planned for late this year with models available next spring. Those who want to get placed on an "interest list," or want to learn more about the process to qualify for special financing through home buyer counseling with the Eastside Community Development Corporation, should call Renaissance Square at 410-780-6006, or visit the or web site.
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County officials have announced that the new Rental Registration Law is now in effect, and that owners of most residential rental units in buildings with one to six units must be inspected, registered and licensed by the county on or before July 1, 2008. A landlord who fails to comply with this law is subject to a civil penalty of $1,000.
This law, initiated by the County Council and passed on December 19, extends a pilot program in certain neighborhoods to cover the entire county. The purpose of the law is to protect the safety, health and welfare of tenants of by creating an additional procedure for the enforcement of county codes and violations. Tenants of larger apartment complexes are already protected by the County's Livability Code.
Information: Rental Registration Law
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The Department of Environmental Protection and Resource Management publishes a list of the environmental administrative variance requests along with their status. The requests are listed by County Council District.
Information: DEPRM Variances for District 1
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Administrative Variances Pending include requests for Administrative Variances pending before the Department of Permits and Development Management. These requests are up to date as of the published date of this newsletter and are subject to change.
Administrative Variances - 6 Wade Avenue
Location: West side of Wade Avenue, 330 feet south of Frederick Road and Wade Avenue. 1st Election District
Date/Time: 05/25/2008 8 a.m. - 06/09/2008 4:30 p.m.
Case Number: 08-0534-A
Legal Owner(s): Brian Dolge and Sarah Angerer ***Closing Date: June 9, 2008 at 4:30 p.m.***
Description: Administrative Variance to allow a rear setback for an accessory structure to the centerline of the alley of 10 feet in lieu of the required 15 feet.
Information: Zoning Review 410-887-3391
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Hearing Officers Hearings - Inwood Farms
Location: South side of Inwood Avenue, west of Johhnycake Road.
Meeting location: Room 106, County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 06/12/2008 9 a.m. - 06/12/2008 10 a.m.
Description: PDM # 01-547
Proposal: 38 Single Family Dwellings
Information: Darryl Putty 410-887-3321
Development Review Committee - McClung, Logan, LLC
Location: 4601 Washington Boulevard DRC 061608B
Meeting location: County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Room 123, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 06/16/2008 1:30 p.m. - 06/16/2008 2:30 p.m.
Proposal: The request is to construct an addition to the existing building.
Information: Walt Smith 410-887-3335
Development Review Committee - Sprint Nextel Gundrys Lane
Location: 5161 Gundrys Lane DRC 061608A
Meeting location: County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Room 123, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 06/16/2008 1:30 p.m. - 06/16/2008 2:30 p.m.
Proposal: The request is to remove nine antennas and install 12 antennas on the existing BGE tower.
Information: Walt Smith 410-887-3335
Back to top Zoning Hearings include Special Exceptions, Variances, and other issues before the Zoning Commissioner. These hearings are up to date as of the published date of this newsletter and subject to change.
Zoning Hearings - 1904, 1907 and 1909 Sherwood Road
Location: Southwest side Sherwood Road, 330 feet southeast centerline Old Washington Road. 13th Election District
Case Number: 8-467-SPHA
Legal Owner: Sherwood Road Propertied, LLC; Manager Member - F. Michael Grace Meeting location: County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Room 106, Towson 21204
Date/Time: 06/10/2008 11 a.m. - 06/10/2008 12 noon
Description: Special Hearing to permit a waiver of Public Works standards for a permanent tee turnaround smaller than required per Baltimore County Department of Public Works Design Plate R-N-3.
Variance For 1904 Sherwood Road: To permit a dwelling with a 20 feet and 18 inches rear yard setback in lieu of the required 30 feet and to permit a dwelling with a 1 foot and 49 inches side yard setback in lieu of the required 10 feet and to permit a dwelling of less than 20,000 square feet to remain with frontage on a right-of-way less than 30 feet wide and for 1907 Sherwood Road: To permit a dwelling of less than 20,000 square feet to remain with frontage on a right-of-way less than 30 feet wide and for 1909 Sherwood Road.; To permit a 19 feet and 28 inches rear yard setback in lieu of the required 30 feet and to permit a dwelling of less than 20,000 square feet to remain with frontage on a right-of-way less than 30 feet wide.
Information: Kristen Matthews 410-887-3391
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