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November 3, 2009 - Council District 2     

1. Planning Board Meeting
2. Planning Board Public Hearings
3. Design Review Panel Meeting
4. Landmarks Preservation Commission Meeting
5. Cherry Hill Road Extension
6. Water Line under RR Track
7. Robert E. Lee Park Bridge
   
8. DEPRM Variances
9. Permits and Development Meeting - Proposed Regulations for Police-Initiated Towing   
10. Administrative Variances
11. Development Meetings
12. Zoning Hearings  

Planning Board Meeting

The Baltimore County Planning Board will meet on Thursday, November 5 at 4 p.m. in the Jefferson Building, Room 104, 105 W. Chesapeake Avenue in Towson. Please check the web site for the meeting agenda and any last minute schedule changes.

Information: Barbara Weaver 410-887-3495 or bweaver@baltimorecountymd.gov or View Schedule

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Planning Board Public Hearings

The Baltimore County Planning Board will hold public hearings on the following issues:

• Baltimore County Master Plan Amendment - Rural Areas
• Lower Back River Neck Community Action Plan
• Planned Unit Development (PUD), PDM No. I-560, Bristol Green Alternative PUD

The hearings will take place on Thursday, November 5 at 5 p.m. in the Jefferson Building, Room 104, 105 W. Chesapeake Avenue in Towson. Please check the web site for more information including the meeting agenda and any last minute schedule change.

Information: Barbara Weaver 410-887-3495 or bweaver@baltimorecountymd.gov

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Design Review Panel Meeting

The Baltimore County Design Review Panel will meet on Monday, November 9, at 6 p.m. in the Jefferson Building, Room 104, 105 W. Chesapeake Avenue in Towson. Please check the web site for the meeting agenda and any last minute schedule changes.

Information: Lynn Lanham 410-887-3480 or mlanham@baltimorecountymd.gov

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Landmarks Preservation Commission Meeting

The Baltimore County Landmarks Preservation Commission will meet on Thursday, November 12, at 6 p.m. in the Jefferson Building, Room 104, 105 W. Chesapeake Avenue in Towson. Please check the web site for the meeting agenda and any last minute schedule changes.

Information: Vicki Nevy 410-887-3495 or vnevy@baltimorecountymd.gov or View Schedule

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Cherry Hill Road Extension

Cherry Hill Road is being extended to Owings Mills Boulevard (ADC Map 16 E-9) this year with the construction of a bridge over Gwynns Falls and the CSX Rail Road. The bridge and roadway connection will be approximately 800 feet long and construction crews are expected to break ground spring 2010. Estimated cost: $10 million.

Information: enginrng@baltimorecountymd.gov

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Water Line under RR Track

Public Works is planning to add water pipes this December where Timber Grove Road crosses the CSX tracks south of Glyndon. The new line, which will cost $378,000, is expected to improve water quality in the area and enhance fire protection. The job will be finished in early 2010, say engineers.

Information: enginrng@baltimorecountymd.gov

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Robert E. Lee Park Bridge

Baltimore County is currently removing the superstructure of the Robert E. Lee Park Bridge in the Lake Roland area. A new superstructure will be constructed next spring at an estimated cost of $1.5 million.

Information: enginrng@baltimorecountymd.gov

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DEPRM Variances

To review the variances from the Department of Environmental Protection and Resource Management (DEPRM), please select the link: http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/environment/variances/index.html

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PDM Public Meeting - Proposed Regulations for Police-Initiated Towing

Notice of Public Hearing - Regulation of Police Initiated Towing
Date/Time: 11/12/2009 2:00 p.m. - 11/12/2009 3:00 p.m.
The Director of the Department of Permits and Development Management will hold a public hearing in Towson, Maryland on proposed regulations that apply to persons applying for and maintaining a Baltimore County Police-Initiated Towing License. Written comments referencing the proposed regulations shall be mailed or delivered to Room 105, County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, Maryland 21204 by Thursday, November 12, 2009.
Meeting location: Room 106, County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, Maryland 21204
Description: A Police-Initiated Towing License replaces the Licensed Accident Towing License in accordance with Bill 67-07 enacted by the Baltimore County Council on September 4, 2007 which also directed that Police Department requests for towing be made to a County contractor who will provide the towing services requested. Copies of the proposed regulations are available for review online at the related link below or Room 105, County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, Maryland 21204.

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Administrative Variances

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 - 700 Wilson Green Court
Location: North side of Wilson Green Court; 500 feet +/- northwest of the centerline of Old Grey Mare Court. 4th Election District
Date/Time: 10/26/2009 8 a.m. - 11/16/2009 4:30 p.m.
Case Number: 2010-0134-A
Legal Owner(s): Ralph and Karen Thomas ***Closing Date: 11/16/2009***
Description: Administrative Variance to permit a front garage addition with a setback of 21 feet in lieu of the required 25 feet and to amend the Final Development Plan of "Wilson Farm" for lot number 130 only.
Information: Zoning Review 410-887-3391

Administrative Variances - 7700 Rider Hill Road
Location: Southwest side of Timberlane Road, 330 feet southeast of the centerline of Light Foot Drive. 3rd Election District
Date/Time: 10/26/2009 8 a.m. - 11/16/2009 4:30 p.m.
Case Number: 2009-162-A
Legal Owner(s): Barton Sidle Contract Purchaser(s): Jennifer Lynn Margolese ***Closing Date: January 5, 2009 at 4:30 p.m.***
Description: Administrative Variance to permit an addition with a 20 feet front yard setback in lieu of the 26 feet setback required by front averaging.
Information: Zoning Review 410-887-3391

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Development Meetings

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.

Community Input Meetings - The Ridge at Old Court
Location: 2801 Old Court Road
Meeting location: Pikesville High School - Cafeteria, 621 Labyrinth Road, Baltimore, MD 21208
Date/Time: 11/05/2009 7 p.m. - 11/05/2009 8 p.m.
Description: PDM # 03-490
Proposal: 8 Single-Family Dwellings
Information: Colleen Kelly 410-887-3321

Development Review Committee - Grace United Methodist Church (Old Business)
Location: 1804 Ridge Road DRC 050409A
Meeting location: Room 123, County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 11/10/2009 2 p.m. - 11/10/2009 3 p.m.
Description: PDM # 03-427
Proposal: The request is for a lot line adjustment.
Information: Colleen Kelly 410-887-3321

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Zoning Hearings

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 - 12 Mary Hill Court
Location: West side of Mary Hill Court, 300 feet +/- south of centerline of Velvet Hill Drive. 4th Election District
Case Number: 2010-0077-SPH
Legal Owner: Max L. Cohn
Meeting location: Jefferson Building, Hearing Room 104, 105 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 11/10/2009 9 a.m. - 11/10/2009 10 a.m.
Description: Special hearing for a waiver to permit and confirm existing additions to single family dwelling in 100 year floodplain.
Information: Kristen Matthews 410-887-3391

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