- 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 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 - 11813 Reynolds Road
Location: Northeast side of Reynolds Road, 1120 feet +/- southeast from the centerline of Franklinville Road. 11th Election District
Date/Time: 06/20/2008 8 a.m. - 07/21/2008 4:30 p.m.
Case Number: 08-0583-A
Legal Owner(s): Richard W. Reavis and Jane T. Hagy ***Closing Date: July 21, 2008 at 4:30 pm***
Description: Administrative Variance to permit a front setback of 73 feet to centerline of street in lieu of the required 100 feet for an addition.
Information: Zoning Review 410-887-3391
Administrative Variances - 1203 Maple Leaf Court
Location: South side of Maple Leaf Court, 150 feet east of centerline of Silver Maple Court. 8th Election District
Date/Time: 06/20/2008 8 a.m. - 07/28/2008 4:30 p.m.
Case Number: 08-599-A
Legal Owner(s): Luther H. and Margaret J. Immler III ***Closing Date: July 28, 2008 at 4:30 pm***
Description: Administrative Variance to permit an addition with a window to property line setback of 10 feet and 12.6 feet in lieu of the required 15 feet and to amend the latest F.D.P. of "Hunters Run" a A,K.A. "Hunt Valley Station," Lot 112.
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 - Alecci Property
Location: 13210 Beaver Dam Road DRC 072108E
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 - Fibertower WDC4409 FTX1155537
Location: 9515 Deerco Road DRC 072108F
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 install one antenna to the existing building, and an equipment cabinet inside the existing equipment.
Information: Walt Smith 410-887-3335
Development Review Committee - Fibertower WDC4410 FTX1159925
Location: 10150 York Road DRC 072108G
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 install three antennas to the existing wall, and an equipment cabinet on the roof.
Information: Walt Smith 410-887-3335
Development Review Committee - Osage Estates
Location: 611 and 621 Sherwood Road DRC 072808D
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.
Description: PDM# 08-870
Proposal: The request is for a lot line adjustment.
Information: Walt Smith 410-887-3321
Development Review Committee - Ruprector's Pit Beef
Location: 11846 Belair Road DRC 072808E
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 pit beef stand and a snow ball stand on the lot.
Information: Walt Smith 410-887-3321
Development Review Committee - Stevenson, Ian Property
Location: 15701 Home Road DRC 072808F
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 lot line adjustment.
Information: Walt Smith 410-887-3321
Development Plan Conference - Nob Hill North
Location: East Nob Hill Park Drive, west I-795.
Meeting location: County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Room 123, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 07/30/2008 11 a.m. - 07/30/2008 12 noon
Description: PDM # 04-636
Proposal: 16 Single-Family Dwellings
Information: Darryl Putty 410-887-3321
Development Review Committee - Creative Kids Community Center
Location: Misty Lynn Circle/Windy Falls Way DRC 080408H
Meeting location: Room 123, County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 08/04/2008 1:30 p.m. - 08/04/2008 2:30 p.m.
Proposal: The request to construct a community center.
Information: Walt Smith 410-887-3335
Development Review Committee - Redeemer Presbyterian Church
Location: 6415 Mount Vista Road DRC 080408I
Meeting location: Room 123, County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 08/04/2008 1:30 p.m. - 08/04/2008 2:30 p.m.
Proposal: The request is to place a temporary 12' x 56' office trailer on the parking lot.
Information: Walt Smith 410-887-3335
Development Review Committee - Reisterstown Crossing
Location: 114 Westminster Pike DRC 080408F
Meeting location: Room 123, County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 08/04/2008 1:30 p.m. - 08/04/2008 2:30 p.m.
Proposal: The request is to construct an office building.
Information: Walt Smith 410-887-3335
Development Review Committee - Shanklin Property
Location: 16832 Wesley Chapel Road DRC 080408G
Meeting location: Room 123, County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 08/04/2008 1:30 p.m. - 08/04/2008 2:30 p.m.
Description: PDM #10-344
Proposal: The request is for a refinement to the minor subdivision to reconfigure lot 2.
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 - 1718 Glencoe Road
Location: North side of Glencoe Road at a distance of 380 feet South of Shermanline Lane. 10th Election District
Case Number: 2008-0528-A
Legal Owner(s): Robert and Karen Lange
Meeting location: Jefferson Building, 105 West Chesapeake Avenue, 1st Floor, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 07/22/2008 9 a.m. - 07/22/2008 10 a.m.
Description: Variance to permit an accessory structure (barn) with height of 25 feet in lieu of maximum 15 feet allowed per section 400.3 of the B.C.Z.R. To permit an accessory structure (barn) in front of the yard in lieu of rear yard.
Information: Kristen Matthews 410-887-3391
Zoning Hearings - 4851 Long Green Road
Location: North and south of Long Green Road, west side of Long Green Road and Long Green Drive. 11th Election District
Case Number: 2008-0506-SPH
Legal Owner(s): Prigel Family Creamery, Inc. Contract Purchasers: Petitioners: Charlotte Pine, Ms. Catherine Ebert, John and Susan Yoder and the Long Green Valley Association, Inc.
Meeting location: 105 West Chesapeake Avenue, 1st Floor Hearing Room, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 07/24/2008 9 a.m. - 07/24/2008 2 p.m.
Description: Special Hearing to determine whether a dairy processing facility is permitted in an RC - 2 zone. Said processing facility contains the characteristics defined on attached Exhibits A, B, and C and; May the property owner lease the dairy processing facility to a third party?
Information: Kristen Matthews 410-887-3391
Zoning Hearings - Misty Lynn Circle
Location: West side of Misty Lynn Circle, Southwest of Rossbrooke Circle (Misty Lynn Circle) 8th Election District
Case Number: 2008-0532-XA
Legal Owner(s): Rossbrooke, LLLP
Meeting location: Jefferson Building, 105 West Chesapeake Avenue, 1st Floor, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 07/28/2008 9 a.m. - 07/28/2008 10 a.m.
Description: Special Exception for a community building in the DR 16 zone, pursuant to section 1B01.1.C.4 of the Baltimore County Zoning Regulations. Variance 102.2, 1B01.2.C.1.a and 1B01.2.C.1.e of the Baltimore County Zoning Regulations to permit a building to building setback of 41 feet, in lieu of the required 60 feet.
Information: Kristen Matthews 410-887-3391
Zoning Hearings - 18301 Middletown Road
Location: Northwest side Middletown Road and York Road. 7th Election District
Case Number: 2008-0557-SPH
Legal Owner(s): Melvin C. and Dianne M. Benhoff
Meeting location: Jefferson Building, 105 West Chesapeake Avenue, 1st Floor, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 08/07/2008 11 a.m. - 08/07/2008 12 noon
Description: Special Hearing pursuant to sections 1A04.3.B.1.b and 1A04.3B (BCZR) for a setback of a proposed dwelling to be as close as 80 feet to the centerline of Collector Road. That is also a scenic route in lieu of the required 150 feet.
Information: Kristen Matthews 410-887-3391
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