- Landmarks Preservation Commission Meeting
- Design Review Panel Meeting
- Planning Board Public Hearing
- Bike to Work Day
- Landlords Must Register Rental Units
- Repairs for the Mount Vista Road Bridge (May Update)
- The Long Green Pike Bridge (May Update)
- Springlake Water Tank Restoration (May Update)
- Traffic Calming Discussed for Historic Glyndon
- Lakespring Way
- DEPRM Variances
- Administrative Variances
- Development Meetings
- Zoning Hearings
The Baltimore County Landmarks Preservation Commission will meet on Thursday, May 8, 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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The Baltimore County Design Review Panel will meet on Wednesday, May 14 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 Planning Board will meet on Thursday, May 15 at 5 p.m. for a public hearing at the County Courts Building, Room 407, 401 Bosley Avenue in Towson (enter from the Courthouse Plaza) on Chesapeake Bay Critical Area growth allocation request for the Vandermast Property. This property is located near the intersection of Holly Neck Road and Goff Road in Baltimore County, Maryland. The growth allocation request is for a reclassification of approximately 18 acres from Resource Conservation Area to Limited Development Area. Persons needing special accommodations for disabilities should call 410-887-3495, or 711, at least two days before the hearing.
Information: 410-887-3980
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Celebrate this year's Bike to Work Day by joining fellow bicycle commuters the morning of Friday, May 16, between 7-9 a.m. at the County Courthouse Plaza. Come enjoy a quick breakfast, talk to other bicyclists, and visit with County Executive Jim Smith. Get a free t-shirt and be eligible for great prizes donated by area bike shops by registering on-line.
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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: Download all necessary documents .
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Crews will begin rebuilding the Mount Vista Road Bridge over Sweathouse Branch near Harford Road this month. Work on the two-lane bridge will take about ten months and cost $875,000.
Information: enginrng@baltimorecountymd.gov
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The two-lane, Big Falls Road Bridge (No. 73) over the Gunpowder is now under construction as crews drive piles and rebuild abutments. The structure, a concrete arch bridge, had been showing signs of deterioration and cracking before it was closed last fall. Engineers expect the work to cost $1.8 million and require a year to fourteen months to complete. During the closure and construction period, traffic will be detoured from Big Falls to Bernoudy to Wiseburg to York to Monkton roads.
Information: enginrng@baltimorecountymd.gov
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Repairs to Bridge No. 176, the Long Green Pike Bridge, are expected to start in June. The 28-foot span will be replaced with a 50-foot structure of pre-stressed concrete. Construction is expected to cost $125,000 and be finished in July.
Information: enginrng@baltimorecountymd.gov
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Public Works is restoring the Springlake Elevated Storage Tank across from Dulaney High School. The tank, built in the late 1960's, is being rehabilitated on the inside and outside at a cost of $350,000. Work is about 40 percent complete and will be finished in the spring when crews resume work on May 1.
Information: enginrng@baltimorecountymd.gov
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The County's traffic engineers are currently discussing traffic calming measures with the Glyndon community and are exploring the possibility of removing stop signs and replacing them with traffic calming devices. No agreement has been reached yet.
Information: 410-887-3554
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Lakespring Way, between Bosley and Farmstead Road, recently qualified for traffic calming. Traffic engineers are presently drawing up plans and will present them to the community in May.
Information: 410-887-3554
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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 3
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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 - 2 Andrews Court
Location: West side of Andrews Court, 900 feet southwest of Windtree Valley Road. 7th Election District
Date/Time: 04/08/2008 8 a.m. - 05/19/2008 4:30 p.m.
Case Number: 08-466-A
Legal Owner(s): Oral Singh ***Closing Date: May 19, 2008 at 4:30 pm***
Description: Administrative Variance to locate an accessory building in the side yard of existing single family dwelling in lieu of the required rear yard.
Information: Zoning Review 410-887-3391
Administrative Variances - 10725 Lancewood Road
Location: East side Lancewood Road, 396 feet south centerline Lakespring Way. 8th Election District
Date/Time: 04/18/2008 8 a.m. - 05/12/2008 4:30 p.m.
Case Number: 08-488-A
Legal Owner(s): Joseph I Pedrazzani ***Closing Date: May 12, 2008 at 4:30 pm***
Description: Administrative Variance to permit a side yard setback of 5 feet for a proposed garage addition and a side yard setback combination of 15 feet in lieu of the required 15 feet and 25 feet, respectively.
Information: Zoning Review 410-887-3391
Administrative Variances - 11 Misty Hollow Court
Location: South side Misty Hollow Court, 700 feet southeast centerline Cooper Road. 10th Election District
Date/Time: 04/18/2008 8 a.m. - 05/05/2008 4:30 p.m.
Case Number: 08-472-A
Legal Owner(s): Michael S. Cerasoli ***Closing Date: May 5, 2008 at 4:30 pm***
Description: Administrative Variance to permit an accessory structure (garage) with a height of 32 feet in lieu of the required 15 feet.
Information: Zoning Review 410-887-3391
Administrative Variances - 601 Spring Avenue
Location: South side Spring Avenue, 116 feet +/- west centerline Morris Avenue. 8th Election District
Date/Time: 04/18/2008 8 a.m. - 05/12/2008 4:30 p.m.
Case Number: 08-484-A
Legal Owner(s): Maury and Caroline Sugarman ***Closing Date: May 12, 2008 at 4:30 pm***
Description: Administrative Variance to permit a proposed addition to have a rear yard setback of 20 feet in lieu of the required 30 feet.
Information: Zoning Review 410-887-3391
Administrative Variances - 3116 Mt. Carmel Road
Location: Northeast side of Mt. Carmel Road, 700 feet southeast of Foreston Road. 5th Election District
Date/Time: 04/25/2008 8 a.m. - 05/19/2008 4:30 p.m.
Case Number: 08-503-A
Legal Owner(s): James C. and Carol A. Joyce ***Closing Date: May 19, 2008 at 4:30 pm***
Description: Administrative Variance to permit a proposed accessory building (garage) to be located in the front yard in lieu of the required rear yard only.
Information: Zoning Review 410-887-3391
Administrative Variances - 9116 Waltham Woods Road
Location: West side Waltham Woods Road, at southwest corner Tigerwood Court. 9th Election District
Date/Time: 04/25/2008 8 a.m. - 05/12/2008 4:30 p.m.
Case Number: 08-494-A
Legal Owner(s): Kenneth and Dawn Mumaw ***Closing Date: May 19, 2008 at 4:30 pm***
Description: Administrative Variance to permit a proposed open projection (deck) to have a side yard setback of 20 feet in lieu of the allowed 22.5 feet; and to amend the Final Development Plan of Chippendale, Section 1, Block A, Lot 9 only.
Information: Zoning Review 410-887-3391
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Development Review Committee - Brook Valley Farms
Location: Brook Valley Court, Keeney Mill Road DRC 050508E
Meeting location: Room 123, County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 05/05/2008 1:30 p.m. - 05/05/2008 2:30 p.m.
Proposal: The request is for a minor subdivision.
Information: Walt Smith 410-887-3335
Development Review Committee - Fibertower WDC4401
Location: 10820 Beaver Dam Road DRC 050508B
Meeting location: Room 123, County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 05/05/2008 1:30 p.m. - 05/05/2008 2:30 p.m.
Proposal: The request is to install a dish antenna on an existing monopole, and an equipment cabinet on an existing fibergrate pad.
Information: Walt Smith 410-887-3335
Development Review Committee - Fibertower WDC4403
Location: 60 Loveton Circle DRC 050508D
Meeting location: Room 123, County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 05/05/2008 1:30 p.m. - 05/05/2008 2:30 p.m.
Proposal: The request is to install 2 dish antennas on an existing tower, and an equipment cabinet on an existing fibergrate pad.
Information: Walt Smith 410-887-3335
Development Review Committee - Main Street (Old Business)
Location: 217 Main Street DRC 111907C
Meeting location: County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Room 123, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 05/05/2008 1:30 p.m. - 05/05/2008 2:30 p.m.
Proposal: The request is to construct a 14' x 31'8" two-story addition in the rear of the existing building.
Information: Walt Smith 410-887-3321
Development Review Committee - Nottinghamshire Farms Lot 19
Location: 2816 Garrett Road DRC 050508C
Meeting location: Room 123, County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 05/05/2008 1:30 p.m. - 05/05/2008 2:30 p.m.
Proposal: The request is for a minor subdivision.
Information: Walt Smith 410-887-3335
Development Review Committee - Decorse / Piney Hill
Location: 824 East Piney Hill Road DRC 051208E
Meeting location: County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Room 123, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 05/12/2008 1:30 p.m. - 05/12/2008 2:30 p.m.
Proposal: The request is for an agricultural transfer.
Information: Walt Smith 410-887-3335
Development Review Committee - Drennan Property
Location: 16231 Hutchins Mill Road DRC 051208D
Meeting location: County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Room 123, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 05/12/2008 1:30 p.m. - 05/12/2008 2:30 p.m.
Proposal: The request is for an agricultural subdivision.
Information: Walt Smith 410-887-3335
Development Review Committee - Sweet Air Road
Location: 3422 Sweet Air Road DRC 051208C
Meeting location: County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Room 123, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 05/12/2008 1:30 p.m. - 05/12/2008 2:30 p.m.
Proposal: The request is to construct a 3,500 square foot one-story office building.
Information: Walt Smith 410-887-3335
Development Review Committee - Watkins Property
Location: 2000 Freeland Road DRC 051208F
Meeting location: County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Room 123, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 05/12/2008 1:30 p.m. - 05/12/2008 2:30 p.m.
Description: PDM # 06-310
Proposal: The request is for a minor subdivision.
Information: Walt Smith 410-887-3335
Development Review Committee - Braid Property
Location: 20315 Middletown Road DRC 051908F
Meeting location: Room 123, County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 05/19/2008 1:30 p.m. - 05/19/2008 2:30 p.m.
Description: PDM # 06-300
Proposal: The request is for a minor subdivision.
Information: Walt Smith 410-887-3321
Development Review Committee - Miller Property / Lee Property
Location: 500 Freeland Road DRC 051908G
Meeting location: Room 123, County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 05/19/2008 1:30 p.m. - 05/19/2008 2:30 p.m.
Proposal: The request is for a lot line adjustment.
Information: Walt Smith 410-887-3321
Development Review Committee - Pohlhaus Properties
Location: 14224 Hanover Pike DRC 051908D
Meeting location: Room 123, County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 05/19/2008 1:30 p.m. - 05/19/2008 2:30 p.m.
Proposal: The request is for a lot line adjustment.
Information: Walt Smith 410-887-3321
Development Review Committee - Quinn Property
Location: 4121 Sweet Air Road DRC 051908E
Meeting location: Room 123, County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 05/19/2008 1:30 p.m. - 05/19/2008 2:30 p.m.
Description: PDM # 10-46
Proposal: The request is for a JSPC refinement, for Section 4.
Information: Walt Smith 410-887-3321
Development Review Committee - Vance Valley Lot 4
Location: 3214 Vance Road DRC 051908C
Meeting location: Room 123, County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 05/19/2008 1:30 p.m. - 05/19/2008 2:30 p.m.
Proposal: The request is for a minor subdivision refinement on lot 4.
Information: Walt Smith 410-887-3321
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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 - 2330 Tufton Road
Location: North side of Tufton Road, 2100 ft east of centerline of Mantua Mill Road. 8th Election District
Case Number: 8-417-SPH
Legal Owners: Michael and Laurie Weinman
Meeting location: County Courts Building, 401 Bosley Avenue, Room 407, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 05/06/2008 11 a.m. - 05/06/2008 12 noon
Description: Special Hearing for an amendment (an addition) to the site plan in Case #99-150-SPHA.
Information: Kristen Matthews 410-887-3391
Zoning Hearings - 457 Main Street
Location: East side of Main Street, 900 feet north of centerline Chartley Drive. 4th Election District
Case Number: 8-408-SPHXA
Legal Owner: Ghassan Issa, Authorized Representative, 457 Main Street, LLC
Meeting location: County Courts Building, 401 Bosley Avenue, Room 407, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 05/07/2008 9 a.m. - 05/07/2008 10 a.m.
Description: Special Hearing for use permit for the use of land in a residential zone for parking facilities to meet the requirements of Section 409.6 of the Baltimore County zoning Regulations (BCZR), pursuant to Section 409.8 of the BCZR; and a modified parking plan, in accordance with Section 409.12 of the BCZR. Special Exception conversion of a dwelling, with external expansion, to a Class "B" office building. Information the Zoning Office for more details.
Information: Kristen Matthews 410-887-3391
Zoning Hearings - 5630 Sharon Drive
Location: 3rd Council District
Date/Time: 05/07/2008 10 a.m. - 05/07/2008 11 a.m.
Case Number: 8-401-SPH Location: Northeast side of Sharon Drive, 746 feet southeast of Camp Cone Road (aka Sharon Drive). 11th Election District
Legal Owners: Randy G. and Joan M. Twining
Meeting location: County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Room 106, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 05/07/2008 10 a.m. - 05/07/2008 11 a.m.
Description: Special Hearing for an amendment to the site plan and order in Zoning Case #97-311-S to permit a proposed enclosed therapeutic riding arena to replace an existing gravel pad, and to permit the continued use of an existing oval riding ring.
Information: Kristen Matthews 410-887-3391
Zoning Hearings - 6 Pebble Lane
Location: South side of Pebble Lane, 130 feet southeast of the centerline of intersection of Cinder Road and pebble Lane, Lot #3. 8th Election District
Case Number: 8-420-SPHA
Legal Owners: Dale and Katharine Craig
Meeting location: County Courts Building, 401 Bosley Avenue, Room 407, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 05/07/2008 11 a.m. - 05/07/2008 12 noon
Description: Special Hearing to amend Lot #3 only of the third amended Final Development Plan "Roc Valley" to have a rear yard setback of 18 feet in lieu of the required 30 foot setback shown on the plat. Variance to permit a rear yard setback of 18 feet in lieu of the required 40 feet.
Information: Kristen Matthews 410-887-3391
Zoning Hearings - 10810 York Road
Location: North side of Cockeysville Road, 345 feet west of York Road. 8th Election District
Case Number: 8-413-SPHA
Legal Owner: SS&H II, LLC, By: John Koutrakos
Meeting location: County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Room 106, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 05/13/2008 9 a.m. - 05/13/2008 10 a.m.
Description: Special Hearing for a modified parking plan and modified parking requirements for these contiguous uses and parcels; and approve an amendment to the side plan in Case No. 99-301-X consistent with the relief requested and site plan to accompany this Petition. Variance to permit the existing configuration and total of 85 parking spaces as depicted on the mixed-use, adjusted parking requirements shown on the Plat to Accompany these Petitions in lieu of the 131 parking spaces required.
Information: Kristen Matthews 410-887-3391
Zoning Hearings - 21109 Ridge Road
Location: East side Ridge Road, 1100 feet north of Freeland and Ridge Roads. 6th Election District
Case Number: 8-426-XA
Legal Owner: Chad Neal
Meeting location: County Courts Building, 401 Bosley Avenue, Room 407, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 05/19/2008 9 a.m. - 05/19/2008 10 a.m.
Description: Special Exception for a Landscape service operation. Variance to permit an accessory building (garage) of 21 feet in height in lieu of required 15 feet and to allow accessory building (garage) of 2520 square feet and to permit side yard setback from garage of 18 feet in lieu of required 35 feet and 50 feet, respectively.
Information: Kristen Matthews 410-887-3391
Zoning Hearings - 14223 and 14225 Longnecker Road
Location: East side Longnecker Road, 390 feet north of Piney Grove Road. 4th Election District
Case Number: 8-425-SPHA
Legal Owners: Russel A. and Brenda Kahn
Meeting location: County Courts Building, 401 Bosley Avenue, Room 407, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 05/20/2008 9 a.m. - 05/20/2008 10 a.m.
Description: Special Hearing to allow another building lot to use the 16.5 foot private driveway for access to Longnecker Road. Variance to approve access to the subject property by way of a 16.5 foot private driveway 2920 feet more or less in length in lieu of the allowed 1000 feet in length.
Information: Kristen Matthews 410-887-3391
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