- Smith to Host Pep Rally for Towson Olympians
- Message from Baltimore County Executive Jim Smith - Run/Walk
- DEPRM Variances
- Administrative Variances
- Development Meetings
- Zoning Hearings
Baltimore County Executive Jim Smith will hold a pep rally in Towson on August 1, at 7:15 p.m., to cheer-on County residents Michael Phelps and Katie Hoff. With the local Olympian swimmers already in Beijing, Smith will lead the cheers from Baltimore County along with Michael's mother Debbie Phelps, Katie's mother Jean Hoff, area sportscasters, cheerleading squads, local business representatives, and the community at large.
The pep rally will be held during the Towson Chamber of Commerce's weekly summer event, Feet on the Street. Allegheny Avenue in Towson will be closed to traffic for the rally and Feet festival, which begins at 6:30 p.m. Admission to the rally and festival is free. Refreshments and children activities are available.
Information: Marjorie Hampson 410-887-2470 or mhampson@baltimorecountymd.gov .
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As Honorary Chairman of the second annual Get Ready, Get Set, Get Fit 5K Run/Walk-1 Mile Walk, I encourage your involvement in the race - whether by running, walking or sponsoring a participant. Proceeds go to the Baltimore County Department of Aging senior fitness programs in the County's senior centers.
The race will take place on Sunday, September 21, 8:30 a.m., Johnny Unitas Stadium, Towson University.
Information: To register for the race, log on to the web site or call 410-887-2594.
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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 - 501 Bathurst Road
Location: West side of Bathurst Road, 500 feet south of the centerline of Bucksport Court. 1st Election District
Date/Time: 06/27/2008 8 a.m. - 07/21/2008 4:30 p.m.
Case Number: 08-0585-A
Legal Owner(s): William H. and Isabel A. Harman ***Closing Date: July 21, 2008 at 4:30 p.m.***
Description: Administrative Variance to permit an addition with a 23-foot rear setback in lieu of the required 30 feet.
Information: Zoning Review 410-887-3391
Back to top Development Meetings include Community Input, Concept Plan, County Review Group, Development Plan Conference, Development Review and Hearing Officer Hearings. These hearings are up to date as of the published date of this newsletter and are subject to change. Hearings with multiple dates may conclude before the last posted date.
Development Review Committee - Miller Property
Location: 2213 Rock Haven Avenue DRC 072108B
Meeting location: County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Room 123, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 07/21/2008 1:30 p.m. - 07/21/2008 2:30 p.m.
Proposal: The request is for a lot line adjustment.
Information: Walt Smith 410-887-3335
Development Review Committee - Sprint Nextel Transway Road
Location: Transway Road; Hollins Ferry Road DRC 072108A
Meeting location: County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Room 123, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 07/21/2008 1:30 p.m. - 07/21/2008 2:30 p.m.
Proposal: The request is to remove the existing antennas and install 9 antennas on the tower.
Information: Walt Smith 410-887-3335
Development Review Committee - A T & T Oella
Location: 2021 Frederick Road DRC 072808A
Meeting location: County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Room 123, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 07/28/2008 1:30 p.m. - 07/28/2008 2:30 p.m.
Proposal: The request is for a 20' extension to the existing monopole, and a 17' x 20' compound.
Information: Walt Smith 410-887-3335
Development Review Committee - Our Lady of Victory Parish
Location: 4414 Wilkens Avenue DRC 072808B
Meeting location: County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Room 123, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 07/28/2008 1:30 p.m. - 07/28/2008 2:30 p.m.
Proposal: The request is for a 20' extension to the existing monopole, and a 17' x 20' compound.
Information: Walt Smith 410-887-3335
Development Plan Conference - Arbutus Library
Location: East side of Sulphur Spring Road at northeast corner
Meeting location: Room 123, County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 07/30/2008 9 a.m. - 07/30/2008 10 a.m.
Description: PDM # 13-214
Proposal: Library and Community Center
Information: Walt Smith 410-887-3321
Development Review Committee - Nine Mile Hill
Location: 2804-2828 Nine Mile Circle DRC 080408A
Meeting location: County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Room 123, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 08/04/2008 1:30 p.m. - 08/04/2008 2:30 p.m.
Proposal: The request is for a lot line adjustment.
Information: Walt Smith 410-887-3321
Development Review Committee - Prevatt Property (Old Business)
Location: 128 Forest Avenue DRC 100907A
Meeting location: County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Room 123, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 08/04/2008 1:30 p.m. - 08/04/2008 2:30 p.m.
Proposal: The request is for a lot line adjustment.
Information: Walt Smith 410-887-3321
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 - 1723 Wilson Avenue
Location: Northwest of Wilson Ave., 210 feet Southwest of Washington Boulevard and Wilson Avenue. 13th Election District
Case Number: 2008-0556-A
Legal Owner(s): Amos Allen Albright
Meeting location: Jefferson Building, 105 West Chesapeake Avenue, 1st Floor, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 08/07/2008 10 a.m. - 08/07/2008 11 a.m.
Description: Variance to allow an accessory structure with a height of 20 feet in lieu of the required 15 feet and 431.B. To allow parking of a vehicle on a residential lot in excess of 10,100 pounds.
Information: Kristen Matthews 410-887-3391
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