March 4, 2008 - Council District 3
- Baltimore County Planning Board Meeting
- Comprehensive Zoning Map Process Public Hearing
- Design Review Panel Meeting
- Landmarks Preservation Commission Meeting
- Spring 2008 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event
- Landlords Must Register Rental Units
- Repairs for the Mount Vista Road Bridge
- Replacement of the Big Falls Road Bridge
- Finishing Up at the Texas Sewage Pumping Station
- The Long Green Pike Bridge
- Springlake Water Tank Restoration
- Traffic Calming
- Hillrise Road Bridge Finished
- Troubled Waterlines in York Road being Addressed
- Traffic Calming for Lincoln Avenue
- Traffic Calming for Reuter Road
- Environmental Restoration Projects
- DEPRM Variances
- Administrative Variances
- Development Meetings
- Zoning Hearings
Baltimore County Planning Board Meeting
The Baltimore County Planning Board will meet on Thursday, March 6 at 4 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: Barbara Weaver at 410-887-3495 or bweaver@baltimorecountymd.gov, or Baltimore County Planning Board Meeting Agenda
Comprehensive Zoning Map Process Public Hearing
On March 11 at Loch Raven High School, the Baltimore County Planning Board will conduct a public hearing to obtain testimony on the requests for rezoning. Requests for rezoning are known as Comprehensive Zoning Map issues. Speakers may sign up to speak on issues at 6 p.m. The public hearings will begin at 7 p.m.
Information: Jessie Bialek at 410-887-3480 or jbialek@baltimorecountymd.gov
The Baltimore County Design Review Panel will meet on Wednesday, March 12 at 6 p.m. in 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: Lynn Lanham at 410-887-3480 or mlanham@baltimorecountymd.gov
Landmarks Preservation Commission Meeting
The Baltimore County Landmarks Preservation Commission will meet on Thursday, March 13, 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 at 410-887-3495 or vnevy@baltimorecountymd.gov
Spring 2008 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event
Baltimore County Residents may drop off unwanted household chemicals, paints, pesticides, mercury thermometers, fluorescent light bulbs, ammunition, fireworks and automotive fluids at the Texas Landfill drop off center on Warren Road, between York Road and Beaver Dam Road on Sunday April 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Information: 410-887-3745 or Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event
Landlords Must Register Rental Units
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
Repairs for the Mount Vista Road Bridge
Crews began rebuilding the Mount Vista Road Bridge over Sweathouse Branch near Harford Road in February. Work on the two-lane bridge will take about ten months and cost $875,000.
Information: enginrng@baltimorecountymd.gov
Replacement of the Big Falls Road Bridge
The two-lane, Big Falls Road Bridge (No. 73) over the Gunpowder is 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
Finishing Up at the Texas Sewage Pumping Station
Baltimore County has made major improvements to the Texas Pumping Station off of Recycle Way in Cockeysville. Construction, which began in July '06, should be completed in March. The rehabilitation will cost about $4.2 million.
Information: enginrng@baltimorecountymd.gov
Repairs to Bridge No. 176, the Long Green Pike bridge, are expected to start this month. The 28-foot span will be replaced with a 50-foot structure. Construction is expected to cost $125,000.
Information: enginrng@baltimorecountymd.gov
Springlake Water Tank Restoration
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 15 percent complete and will be finished in the spring when crews resume work on May 1.
Information: enginrng@baltimorecountymd.gov
Bond Avenue at Paterwal Court is scheduled to receive a traffic-calming island in March in order to slow traffic on Bond.
Information: 410-887-3554
The Hillrise Road Bridge over Long Green Creek between Glen Arm and Harford roads was posted in August to limit traffic to vehicles under three tons. It was recently renovated and its superstructure was replaced. Work, which cost about $200,000, began and was completed before the end of January.
Information: enginrng@baltimorecountymd.gov
Troubled Waterlines in York Road being Addressed
Public Works is planning a major waterline replacement project along York Road, the site of frequent breaks in recent years. The first of three phases began last year between the Beltway and Ridgely Road, where crews have been replacing the failing 12-inch line with a modern 24-inch diameter line. Progress has been a bit slow, according to engineers, but is now about 60 percent complete. The job is being done in tandem with the State Highway Administration's York Road Widening Project.
Information: enginrng@baltimorecountymd.gov
Traffic Calming for Lincoln Avenue
Residents on Lincoln Avenue, between Bellona and Francke, have requested traffic calming for their neighborhood and recently received plans from the County's traffic engineers to install several speed humps. Residents must review and approve the plans before installation can be scheduled.
Information: 410-887-3554
Traffic Calming for Reuter Road
Reuter Road between Charmuth and Cinder has qualified for traffic calming. Public Works engineers are now drawing up plans to slow traffic and promote pedestrian safety, which will be submitted to the community in March for approval.
Information: 410-887-3554
Environmental Restoration Projects
The construction of the Gwynns Falls at Chartley Stream Restoration Project is complete. The project will be planted with trees and shrubs this spring. Construction of the Minebank Run at Waller Court Stream Restoration is complete.
Information: 410-887-2904
DEPRM VariancesThe 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
Administrative VariancesAdministrative 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 - 18209 York Road
Location: East side of York Road, 370 feet +/- north of Wiseburg Road. 7th Election District
Date/Time: 02/15/2008 8 a.m. - 03/10/2008 4:30 p.m.
Case Number: 08-359-A
Legal Owner(s): Ron and Heidi Krauss and Jonathan Schmitt ***Closing Date: March 10, 2008 at 4:30 pm***
Description: Administrative Variance to allow a side setback of 29 feet and 38 feet in lieu of required 50 feet.
Information: Zoning Review 410-887-3391
Administrative Variances - 1609 Trebor Court
Location: Southeast side Trebor Court, 285 feet south centerline Spring Avenue. 8th Election District
Date/Time: 02/21/2008 8 a.m. - 03/17/2008 4:30 p.m.
Case Number: 08-383-A
Legal Owner(s): Charles and Julie Thomas ***Closing Date: March 17, 2008 at 4:30 pm***
Description: Location: Southeast side Trebor Court, 285 feet south centerline Spring Avenue. 8th Election District
Administrative Variance to a side yard setback of 3 feet in lieu of the required 10 feet to construct a two-story addition and a one-story covered porch.
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.
Development Review Committee - JK Investments, IV, LLC
Location: 2046 York Road DRC 031008E
Meeting location: County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Room 123, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 03/10/2008 1:30 p.m. - 03/10/2008 2:30 p.m.
Proposal: The request is to raze the existing house and garage, and to construct a one-story 50' x 52' retail building.
Information: Walt Smith 410-887-3335
Development Review Committee - Tillman / Watts Property
Location: 19631 and 19627 Graystone Road DRC 031008D
Meeting location: County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Room 123, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 03/10/2008 1:30 p.m. - 03/10/2008 2:30 p.m.
Proposal: The request is for a lot line adjustment.
Information: Walt Smith 410-887-3335
Development Review Committee - Dilworth Property (Old Business)
Location: Ridge Road DRC 112607E
Meeting location: County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Room 123, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 03/17/2008 1:30 p.m. - 03/17/2008 2:30 p.m.
Proposal: The request is for a non-density land transfer.
Information: Walt Smith 410-887-3321
Development Review Committee - Fibertower Cheverly Road WDC1710
Location: 1301 Cheverly Road DRC 031708D
Meeting location: County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Room 123, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 03/17/2008 1:30 p.m. - 03/17/2008 2:30 p.m.
Proposal: The request is to install one dish antenna on the existing monopole, and an equipment cabinet on a fibergrate pad.
Information: Walt Smith 410-887-3335
Development Review Committee - Manor Hill Farms
Location: 4000 Breidenbaugh Lane DRC 031708E
Meeting location: County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Room 123, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 03/17/2008 1:30 p.m. - 03/17/2008 2:30 p.m.
Proposal: The request is for an agricultural subdivision.
Information: Walt Smith 410-887-3335
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 - 217 Main Street
Location: East side Main Street, 275 feet south centerline Cockeys Mill Road. 4th Election District
Case Number: 8-304-A
Legal Owner: Dr. Elsa and Dr. Pelayo Correa
Meeting location: County Courts Building, 401 Bosley Avenue, Room 407, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 03/11/2008 10 a.m. - 03/11/2008 11 a.m.
Description: Variance to permit 14 parking spaces in lieu of the required 18 and to permit a parking aisle width of 17 feet and 21 feet, respectively, in lieu of the required 22 feet and to permit an access driveway of 9 feet in lieu of the required 20 feet.
Information: Kristen Matthews 410-887-3391
Zoning Hearings - 11115 Harford Road
Location: Southeast side Harford Road, 315 feet +/- northeast of centerline Long Green Pike. 11th Election District
Date/Time: 03/21/2008 10 a.m. - 03/21/2008 11 a.m.
Case Number: 8-327-SPHA
Legal Owner: Helen T. Kadlec
Meeting location: County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Room 106, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 03/21/2008 10 a.m. - 03/21/2008 11 a.m.
Description: Special Hearing (Section 32-4-409 (c)) for a waiver to allow accessing a street through an existing private right-of-way in lieu of a panhandle strips. Variance to allow panhandle strip of 2560 feet for proposed lot 1 in lieu of the maximum permitted 1,000 feet.
Information: Kristen Matthews 410-887-3391
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