July 18, 2008 - Council District 5          

1. Smith to Host Pep Rally for Towson Olympians
2. Message from Baltimore County Executive Jim Smith - Run/Walk
3. Hillendale Community Meeting with Guest 5th District Councilman Vince Gardina
4. DEPRM Variances
5. Administrative Variances
6. Development Meetings
7. Zoning Hearings

Smith to Host Pep Rally for Towson Olympian 

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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Message from Baltimore County Executive Jim Smith - Run/Walk

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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Hillendale Community Meeting with Guest 5th District Councilman Vince Gardina

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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 5

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Administrative Variances

Administrative Variances Pending include requests for Administrative Variances pending before the Department of Permits and Development Management.

Administrative Variances - 6730 Charles Street Avenue
Location: West side of Charles Street Avenue, on the northwest corner of Towsontowne Boulevard and Charles Street Avenue. 9th Election District
Date/Time: 07/03/2008 8 a.m. - 07/28/2008 4:30 p.m.
Case Number: 08-0594-A
Legal Owner(s): Pamela Whetstone Monroy ***Closing: April 14, 2008 at 4:30 p.m.***
Description: Administrative Variance to permit an accessory structure / garage in the yard of a single-family dwelling with a height of 20 feet in lieu of the required 15 feet.
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 - Glen Miller Estates Lot 18 (Old Business)
Location: 4030-A Joppa Road DRC 010708E
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 subdivide lot 18.
Information: Walt Smith 410-887-3335

Development Review Committee - Recher Property (Old Business)
Location: 511 Delaware Avenue DRC 042108H
Meeting location: Room 123, County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 07/21/2008 1:30 p.m. - 07/21/2008 2:30 p.m.
Proposal: The request is to construct a building.
Information: Walt Smith 410-887-3335

Development Review Committee - Sprint Nextel Perry Hall Boulevard
Location: Perry Hall Boulevard, Whitemarsh Boulevard DRC 072108L
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.
Description: PDM #04-366
Proposal: The request is to remove 12 antennas and install nine antennas.
Information: Walt Smith 410-887-3335

Development Review Committee - Joppa Road
Location: 221 - 225East Joppa Road DRC 072808K
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 to construct a 5,334 square foot, two-story office building.
Information: Walt Smith 410-887-3321

Development Review Committee - Pierorazio Property
Location: 4308 East Joppa Road DRC 072808J
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 #11-999
Proposal: The request is for a minor subdivision to add a private utility easement for sewer service to lot 1.
Information: Walt Smith 410-887-3321

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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 - 6005 Lorely Beach Road
Location: South side of Lorely Beach Road, 30 feet +/- East from centerline of Allender Road 11th Election District
Case Number: 2008-0541-A
Legal Owner(s): Sandra E. Kwiatkowski- Dattoli
Meeting location: Jefferson Building, 105 West Chesapeake Avenue, 1st Floor, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 07/31/2008 11 a.m. - 07/31/2008 12 noon
Description: Variance to permit a dwelling on an undersized RC-2 lot with side setback of 5 feet in lieu of the required 35 feet.
Information: Kristen Matthews 410-887-3391

Zoning Hearings - 5651 Gunpowder Road
Location: North East side of Gunpowder Road, 250 feet South East of Birch Street 11th Election District
Case Number: 2008-0545-A
Legal Owner(s): Ralph and Susan Cox- Williams
Meeting location: Jefferson Building, 105 West Chesapeake Avenue, 1st Floor, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 07/31/2008 2 p.m. - 07/31/2008 3 p.m.
Description: Variance to permit an accessory structure (Detached Garage) with a height of 22 1/2 feet in lieu of the maximum allowed 15 feet height.
Information: Kristen Matthews 410-887-3391