- Landmarks Preservation Commission Meeting
- Design Review Panel Meeting
- Planning Board Public Hearing
- Bike to Work Day
- Landlords Must Register Rental Units
- Seneca Park's Failing Septic Systems Gets Relief (May Update)
- Water Tank at Chapel Hill Elementary (May Update)
- Herring Run Interceptor
- Summit Ave and California Avenue to receive Traffic Calming Measures
- Pleasant Plains to Receive Speed Humps and Traffic Islands (May Update)
- Traffic Calming projects for the District (May Update and Correction)
- DEPRM Variances
- Administrative Variances
- Development Meetings
- Zoning Hearings
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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 Agenda
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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 Agenda
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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 here.
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Baltimore County is investing $2.9 million in the Nollmeyer-Seneca Park Collection System to provide 127 homes, which are on failing septic tanks with public sewerage. The project, which includes grinder pumps and 5500 feet of pressure and gravity sewer pipe, got underway last February (2007). The project is now proceeding in conjunction with the Seneca Park Pumping Station project and should be completed this month. Sections have been completes and are not "under flow," according to engineers.
Information: enginrng@baltimorecountymd.gov
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In June (2007), Public Works began building a two million-gallon, water storage tank on the site of Chapel Hill Elementary to service the Honeygo area. According to engineers, the elevated tank - which will be 90 feet tall and cost about $4.7 million - will provide "pressure equalization during high-demand periods and help maintain adequate flow capacity for fire protection." Plans also call for a chlorination system as part of the project which will be finished in the spring of 2009. The tank's foundations were in place before the end of October and construction on the structure began in November. It is now 70 percent complete, a little ahead of schedule.
Information: enginrng@baltimorecountymd.gov
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Construction will begin this month on repairs to the Herring Run Sewer Interceptor in the area adjacent to Perring Parkway, from the City line to Putty Hill Road. Crews will rehabilitate 6000 feet of sewer line and approximately 44 manholes. The project, which will cost $800 thousand, will take about nine months and should be finished by early 2009.
Information: enginrng@baltimorecountymd.gov
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Residents on Summit Avenue, between Old Harford and Magledt, have asked for speed humps to calm traffic in their neighborhood and construction should begin in May. In addition, California Avenue has also been approved and will receive calming measures this month.
Information: 410 887-3554
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Residents on Pleasant Plains Road, between Putty Hill and Goucher in Loch Raven Village, recently received approval for traffic calming on their street. County traffic engineers have designed traffic strategies for Pleasant Plains, and in March submitted them to the Community for their review and approval, which is pending.
Information: 410 887-3554
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Carlisle Avenue, between Joppa and Ebenezer, recently qualified for traffic calming measures and the County's traffic engineers are currently preparing plans, which will be available for resident's review and approval in May. Concordia Drive recently received approval for traffic calming and construction should begin in early May. Littlewood Road, between Joppa and Rushley Road, Summit, between Magledt and Harford, and Glendale, between Loch Raven and Colbury have all qualified for traffic calming measures and traffic engineers will submit plans for residents' review and approval in April.
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 5
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Administrative Variances Pending include requests for Administrative Variances pending before the Department of Permits and Development Management.
Administrative Variances - 9618 Dixon Avenue
Location: West side of Dixon, 430 feet north of the centerline intersection of Joppa Road. 9th Election District
Date/Time: 04/18/2008 8 a.m. - 05/12/2008 4:30 p.m.
Case Number: 08-481-A
Legal Owner(s): Carol A. Bocchini ***Closing: May 12, 2008 at 4:30 p.m.***
Description: Administrative Variance to permit an accessory structure/garage in the rear yard of a single family dwelling with a height of 23 feet in lieu of the required 15 feet.
Information: Zoning Review 410-887-3391
Administrative Variances - 1029 Overbrook Road
Location: South side of Overbrook Road, 48 feet +/- west of the centerline of Sharon Street. 9th Election District
Date/Time: 04/25/2008 8 a.m. - 05/19/2008 4:30 p.m.
Case Number: 08-501-A
Legal Owner(s): Michael W. McKee and Lorraine C. Trusheim ***Closing: May 19, 2008 at 4:30 p.m.***
Description: Administrative Variance to permit a rear setback of 25 feet in lieu of the required 30 feet and a side yard setback of 7 feet in lieu of the required 10 feet for an addition.
Information: Zoning Review 410-887-3391
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Development Review Committee - East Susquehanna Avenue
Location: 14 and 16 East Susquehanna Avenue DRC 051208P
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 a lot line adjustment.
Information: Walt Smith 410-887-3335
Development Review Committee - Fibertower Belair Road WDC1532
Location: 9653 Belair Road DRC 051208O
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 install two dish antennas on the existing monopole, and an equipment cabinet on a fibergrate pad.
Information: Walt Smith 410-887-3335
Development Review Committee - Gerst Estates
Location: Gerst Avenue / Silver Spring Road DRC 051208N
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 a lot line adjustment between lots 2 and 3.
Information: Walt Smith 410-887-3335
Development Review Committee - Bosley Avenue (Old Business)
Location: 607 Bosley Avenue DRC 031008G
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 to construct a two-story, 4,467 square foot office building.
Information: Walt Smith 410-887-3335
Development Review Committee - Cricket BWI 319
Location: 1901 East Joppa Road DRC 051908N
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 to construct three antennas on the existing tower, and an equipment cabinet on the ground.
Information: Walt Smith 410-887-3321
Development Review Committee - Fibertower Miller Road WDC1526
Location: 4009 Miller Road DRC 051908M
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 to mount a dish antenna on the existing tower, and an equipment cabinet inside the existing shelter.
Information: Walt Smith 410-887-3321
Development Review Committee - Towson Circle III
Location: 100 Block Joppa Rd/Delaware/Virginia/ Penn DRC 051908L
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 CRG refinement for the addition of the bank site.
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 - 7601 Osler Drive
Location: North side of St. Joseph Hospital Road at the distance of 352 feet westerly of the centerline of York Road. 9th Election District
Case Number: 8-402-SPHA
Legal Owner: St. Joseph Medical Center, Inc.; John K. Tolmie, President and CEO
Meeting location: County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Room 106, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 05/13/2008 11 a.m. - 05/13/2008 12 noon
Description: Special Hearing for an amendment to the site plan approved in Case No. 08-079-SPHA. Variance to permit a front yard setback a minimum of 13 feet, in lieu of the required 40 feet and to permit interior side yard setbacks a minimum of 4 feet on both sides of the building, in lieu of the required 20 feet and to permit a rear yard setback a minimum of 9 feet, in lieu of the required 30 feet.
Information: Kristen Matthews 410-887-3391
Zoning Hearings - 9628 Ninth Avenue
Location: West side 9th Avenue, 800 feet north centerline Joppa Road. 11th Election District
Case Number: 8-418-A
Legal Owners: John E. and Gloria K. Meyers
Meeting location: County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Room 106, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 05/14/2008 9 a.m. - 05/14/2008 10 a.m.
Description: Variance to allow front yard setback of 19 feet in lieu of the required average of 26.6 feet.
Information: Kristen Matthews 410-887-3391
Zoning Hearings - 9630 Ninth Avenue
Location: West side Ninth Avenue, 846 feet north centerline Joppa Road. 11th Election District
Case Number: 8-438-A
Legal Owner: John E. and Gloria K. Meyers
Meeting location: County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Room 106, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 05/14/2008 9 a.m. - 05/14/2008 10 a.m.
Description: Variance to allow a rear yard of 28 feet in lieu of the required 30 feet.
Information: Kristen Matthews 410-887-3391
Zoning Hearings - 9634 Ninth Avenue
Location: West side Ninth Avenue, 914 feet north centerline Joppa Road. 11th Election District
Case Number: 8-439-A
Legal Owners: John E. and Gloria K. Meyers
Meeting location: County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Room 106, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 05/14/2008 9 a.m. - 05/14/2008 10 a.m.
Description: Variance to allow a front yard setback of 21.6 feet in lieu of the required average of 24.1 feet.
Information: Kristen Matthews 410-887-3391
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