- Design Review Panel Meeting
- Landmarks Preservation Commission Meeting
- Renaissance Square
- Landlords Must Register Rental Units
- DEPRM Variances
- Administrative Variances
- Development Meetings
- Zoning Hearings
The Baltimore County Design Review Panel will meet on Wednesday, June 11 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 Landmarks Preservation Commission will meet on Thursday, June 12, 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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Renaissance Square, a neighborhood of 115 single-family homes and 81 apartments for independent seniors, is planned for the Essex-Middle River area on Old Eastern Avenue and Back River Neck Road - site of the former Kingsley Park apartments.
Baltimore County has made funds available in the form of special financing to buyers in moderate to middle income ranges who will need to have a minimum of 3 percent of the purchase price in cash for a down payment, and sufficient income and credit to qualify for a conventional mortgage.
The Evergreen Senior Apartments will be available for residents age 62 or above with monthly rents ranging from $330 to $875.
Groundbreaking for the first phase of Renaissance Square is planned for late this year with models available next spring. Those who want to get placed on an "interest list," or want to learn more about the process to qualify for special financing through home buyer counseling with the Eastside Community Development Corporation, should call Renaissance Square at 410-780-6006, or visit the web site.
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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: Rental Registration Law
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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 4
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Administrative Variances Pending include requests for Administrative Variances pending before the Department of Permits and Development Management.
Administrative Variances - 8 Folly Farms Court
Case Number: 2008-0550-A
Location: North west side of Folly Farms Court, 600 feet East of Deer Park Road. 4th Election District
Legal Owner: Nicholas P.and Patricia M. Vitale ***Closing Date: 6/23/2008
Date/Time: 05/30/2008 8 a.m. – 06/23/2008 4:30 p.m.
Description: Administrative Variance to permit a proposed addition with a side yard set back of 40 feet in lieu of the minimum required 50 feet.
Information: Zoning Office 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.
Concept Plan Conference - The Greens at Liberty
Location: South side of Liberty Road, East of Marriottsville Road.
Meeting location: Room 123, County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 06/09/2008 9 a.m. - 06/09/2008 10 a.m.
Description: PDM# 02-743
Proposal: 105 Class A Elderly Housing
Information: John Sullivan 410-887-3321
Development Review Committee - Riparius Lot 1
Location: Red Run Boulevard DRC 060908E
Meeting location: Room 123, County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 06/09/2008 1:30 p.m. - 06/09/2008 2:30 p.m.
Description:PDM # 04-366
Proposal: The request is for a CRG refinement.
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 - 2900 Lord Baltimore Drive
Location: Northeast corner of Lord Baltimore Drive and Windsor Boulevard. 2nd Election District
Case Number: 8-460-SPH
Legal Owner: Constellation Energy Group; Jack W. Ryan, Director - Corporate Security
Meeting location: County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Room 106, Towson 21204
Date/Time: 06/10/2008 9 a.m. - 06/10/2008 10 a.m.
Description: Special Hearing to permit a helistop per Baltimore County Zoning Commissioner's Policy Manual Section 420.10 and to permit deviations from the standards set forth in the Baltimore County Zoning Commissioner's Policy Manual Section 420.1 for helipads.
Information: Kristen Matthews 410-887-3391
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