September 2, 2009 - Council District 3
- Charmuth Road Pedestrian Safety Project
- DEPRM Variances
- Administrative Variances
- Development Meetings
- Zoning Hearings
Planning Board Meeting
The Baltimore County Planning Board will meet on Thursday, September 3 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
Planning Board Public Hearing
The Baltimore County Planning Board will hold a public hearing on the Planned Unit Development (PUD) Procedures on Thursday, September 3 at 5 p.m. in the Jefferson Building, Room 104, 105 W. Chesapeake Avenue in Towson. The focus of the hearing is to establish a reasonable and consistent process for the Planning Board to hear, consider, and act upon Planned Unit Developments, authorized by Section 32-4-245 (c)(1), of the Baltimore County Code, 2003. Written comments may be sent to Arnold F. 'Pat' Keller, III, Secretary to the Board, Office of Planning, 105 W. Chesapeake Ave., Suite 101, Towson, MD 21204. Copies of the proposed regulations are available at the same address, or on the web site and in the libraries. Please check the web site for the meeting agenda and any last minute schedule change.
Information: Barbara Weaver 410-887-3495 or bweaver@baltimorecountymd.gov
Design Review Panel Meeting
The regularly scheduled Baltimore County Design Review Panel Meeting for September 9 has been canceled.
Information: Lynn Lanham 410-887-3480 or mlanham@baltimorecountymd.gov
Landmarks Preservation Commission Meeting
The Baltimore County Landmarks Preservation Commission will meet on Thursday, September 10, 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
Planning Board Committee Meeting - Wind Turbines, Technical/Professional Presentations
The Planning Board Committee - Wind Turbines, Technical/Professional Presentations will meet on Tuesday, September 15 at 5 p.m. in the Jefferson Building, Room 104, 105 W. Chesapeake Avenue in Towson. Citizens are invited to attend for informational purposes. Scheduled speakers include:
- Andrew Gohn, Clean Energy Program Manager, Maryland Energy Administration
- Representatives from BGE, Small Generator Interconnection Program (net metering)
- Tim Fluharty, Fluharty Electric, installer of about 20 small wind turbines in Maryland
This meeting is being held as part of the Planning Board's consideration of zoning legislation to allow small wind energy systems for use by individual property owners in Baltimore County.
Information: Kathy Schlabach 410-887-3521 or kschlabach@baltimorecountymd.gov or Read More
Planning Board Committee Meeting - Wind Turbines, Citizen Input Meeting
The Planning Board Committee - Wind Turbines, Citizen Input Meeting will meet on Tuesday, September 22 at 5 p.m. in the Jefferson Building, Room 104, 105 W. Chesapeake Avenue in Towson. Citizens are invited to express their opinions about the future role of small wind energy systems in Baltimore County. This meeting is being held as part of the Planning Board's consideration of zoning legislation to allow small wind energy systems for use by individual property owners in Baltimore County.
Information: Kathy Schlabach 410-887-3521 or kschlabach@baltimorecountymd.gov or Read More
Plans have begun on a major waterline replacement project for parts of Glyndon. The Department of Public Works plans to replace 9,000 feet of pipe in parts of Central Avenue, Butler Road, Waugh Avenue, Prospect Avenue, Worthington Hill and Fisk Avenue. The work, estimated at $2 million, is expected to begin in the spring of 2010, and be finished by the spring of 2011. The site is currently being surveyed.
Information: enginrng@baltimorecountymd.gov
Bridge Replacement on Gunpowder Road
Public Works began replacing the Gunpowder Road Bridge over Georges Run beginning in August. Work on the 40-foot long bridge began with utility relocation work by BGE (which has been completed) and the job should be finished by the spring of next year. Detours are currently in place. The project will cost about $700,000, say engineers.
Information: enginrng@baltimorecountymd.gov
Water Pumping Station Rehab In Timonium
Public Works will begin replacing the motor controls (and valves) at its water pumping station on Westdale Court in Timonium this September. The rehabilitation, which is estimated to cost $900,000 is expected to take a year and a half and be finished before the end of 2010.
Information: enginrng@baltimorecountymd.gov
Baltimore County closed the Monkton Road Bridge, which spans Charles Run, at the beginning of August in order to repair the deteriorating structure. Construction was anticipated to take six weeks and the bridge should be reopened by mid or late September. During construction of the 48-foot span, estimated to cost $100,000 traffic on Monkton Road is being detoured to Old York, Troyer and Shepperd.
Information: enginrng@baltimorecountymd.gov
The Shawan Road - Cuba Road Intersection
Residents, community groups and Public Works officials met at the end of July to discuss ways to improve the intersection of Cuba and Shawan roads. Comments from the meeting were posted on the Public Works web site along with responses from Public Works engineers.
Information: publicworks@baltimorecountymd.gov or 410-887-2171
Charmuth Road Pedestrian Safety Project
The Charmuth Road Pedestrian Safety Project, which featured road narrowing to moderate traffic, was completed a month ago.
Information: 410-887-3554
DEPRM Variances
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
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 - 1627 Worthington Heights Parkway
Location: South side of Worthington Heights Parkway; 1878 feet +/- east of Cuba Road. 8th Election District ***Closing Date: 9/7/2009***
Date/Time: 08/24/2009 8 a.m. - 09/07/2009 4:30 p.m.
Case Number: 2010-0048-A
Description: Administrative Variance to permit an accessory structure (garage) to be located in the front yard with a height of 31 feet in lieu of the required rear yard and the maximum permitted 15 feet.
Information: Zoning Review 410-887-3391
Administrative Variances - 1703 Division Avenue
Location: East side of Division Avenue; 196.4 feet south of the centerline of Middle Avenue. 8th Election District
Date/Time: 08/27/2009 8 a.m. - 09/21/2009 4:30 p.m.
Case Number: 2010-0064-A
Legal Owner: Linda Dauses and Dennis Szymaszak
Contract Purchaser: Erwin and Deborah Pawlicki ***Closing Date: 9/21/2009***
Description: Administrative Variance to permit a proposed addition to have a front yard setback of 26 feet in lieu of the required front yard average of 53 feet.
Information: Zoning Review 410-887-3391
Administrative Variances - 5464 Hillrise Road
Location: West side of Hillrise Road; 150 feet south of the centerline of Lacy Lane 11th Election District
Date/Time: 08/27/2009 8 a.m. - 09/14/2009 4:30 p.m.
Case Number: 2010-0060-A
Legal Owner: Dan Sheahan and Larissa Shimoda ***Closing Date: 9/14/2009***
Description: Administrative Variance to a permit an accessory structure (garage) be located in the front yard with a height of 24 feet in lieu of the required rear yard and 15 feet height, respectively.
Information: Zoning Review 410-887-3391
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.
Concept Plan Conference - Catterson Property
Location: 20135 York Road
Meeting location: County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Room 123, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 09/08/2009 10 a.m. - 09/08/2009 11 a.m.
Description: PDM # 07-426
Proposal: 4 Single-Family Dwellings
Information: Darryl Putty 410-887-3321
Development Review Committee - Carroll Property/William C. Price
Location: 15900 York Road DRC 090809D
Meeting location: Room 123, County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 09/08/2009 2 p.m. - 09/08/2009 3 p.m.
Proposal: The request is for an A-1-iv, to subdivide the property in accordance with the will.
Information: Colleen Kelly 410-887-3321
Development Review Committee - Loch Raven Dam and Reservoir
Location: Dulaney Valley Road DRC 090809C
Meeting location: Room 123, County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 09/08/2009 2 p.m. - 09/08/2009 3 p.m.
Proposal: The request is to replace the existing buildings.
Information: Colleen Kelly 410-887-3321
Development Review Committee - Gamber and Canning Properties
Location: 4431 and 4435 Worthington Avenue DRC 091509B
Meeting location: Room 123, County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 09/15/2009 2 p.m. - 09/15/2009 3 p.m.
Proposal: The request is for a lot line adjustment.
Information: Colleen Kelly 410-887-3321
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 - 12910 Hanover Road
Location: 3rd Council District
Date/Time: 09/21/2009 9 a.m. - 09/21/2009 10 a.m.
Case Number: 2010-0015--SPHA Location: West side of Hanover Road; 179 feet +/- north of the centerline of Butler Road. 4th Election District
Legal Owner: Springlake Farms, Inc. and Bush Meadows, LLC Contract Purchaser: Bosley Construction Company
Meeting location: Jefferson Building, 105 West Chesapeake Avenue, Room 104, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 09/21/2009 9 a.m. - 09/21/2009 10 a.m.
Description: Special Hearing to affirm the continuation of an existing non-conforming use over time and over lot lines without regard to internal setback lines. Variance to permit a side yard setback of as little as 0 feet in lieu of the 35 feet required.
Information: Kristen Matthews 410-887-3391
Zoning Hearings - 14333 Jarrettsville Pike
Location: East side of Jarrettsville Pike; 562 feet +/- from Sweet Air Road. 10th Election District
Case Number: 2010-0031--SPHXA
Legal Owner: Four Corners Square, LLLP
Meeting location: Jefferson Building, 105 West Chesapeake Avenue, Room 104, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 09/21/2009 9 a.m. - 09/21/2009 10 a.m.
Description: Special Exception To permit a medical office use to occupy over twenty- five percent (25%) of the total adjusted gross floor area of an existing building, which is permitted in the C.R. District but is not permitted by right in the underlying district. Variance To permit a medical office to occupy up to fifty percent (50%) of the total adjusted gross floor area of an existing Class B office building in lieu of the permitted twenty- five percent (25%). Special Hearing 1.To amend the order in case no. 02-078-SPHX as may be required by the Zoning Commissioner.
2.If necessary, to amend the previously approved plan to accompany the petition for special exception/ development plan in accordance with the newly requested relief.
3. For such other and further relief as may be required by Zoning Commissioner.
Information: Kristen Matthews 410-887-3391
Zoning Hearings - 700 Belfast Road
Location: North side of Belfast Road; 340 feet +/- Northeast of the centerline of Old Belfast Road. 8th Election
Case Number: 2009-0322--X
District Legal Owner: Richard Lehnert
Contract Purchaser: Brian Stover
Meeting location: Jefferson Building, 105 West Chesapeake Avenue, Room 104, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 09/22/2009 9 a.m. - 09/22/2009 10 a.m.
Description: Special Exception for a wireless telecommunications tower, 80 feet in height, and related facilities.
Information: Kristen Matthews 410-887-3391
Zoning Hearings - 3911 Sweet Air Road
Location: South side of Sweet Air Road; at the southeast intersection of Sweet Air Road and Fox Manor Lane. 10th Election District
Case Number: 2010-0029--A
Legal Owner: St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church
Meeting location: Jefferson Building, 105 West Chesapeake Avenue, Room 104, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 09/23/2009 11 a.m. - 09/23/2009 12 noon
Description: Variance to permit a setback of 45 feet in lieu of the required 50 feet from a lot line other than a street lot line.
Information: Kristen Matthews 410-887-3391
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