- Baltimore County Planning Board Meeting
- Design Review Panel Meeting
- Landmarks Preservation Commission Meeting
- Fall 2006 Speaker Series
- Honeygo Sewers Almost Done (October Update)
- Sewers for Loreley Beach Begun (October Update)
- East Branch Honeygo Stream Restoration Project (October Update)
- Troubled Waterlines in York Road Being Addressed (October Update)
- Failing Septic Systems to get Relief (October Update)
- Water Work in Towson Almost Done (October Update)
- Traffic Calming for Perryvale and Vicky Roads
- Roland Run at Riderwood Stream Restoration (October Update)
- Sewers from Towson to Rosedale and Beyond
- Final Public Meetings for the Solid Waste Plan (October Update)
- Fall 2006 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event
- E-News Stream
- Baltimore Watershed Agreement
- Baltimore County Stream Restoration Improves Quality of Life
- Administrative Variances
- Development Meetings
- Zoning Hearings
The Baltimore County Planning Board will meet on Thursday, October 5 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: Planning Board Meeting Schedule
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The Baltimore County Design Review Panel will meet on Wednesday, October 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 web site for the meeting agenda and any last minute schedule changes.
Information: Design Review Panel Meeting
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The Baltimore County Landmarks Preservation Commission will meet on Thursday, October 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: Landmark Preservation Commission Meeting Schedule
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The Office of Planning will begin its Fall 2006 Speaker Series with a discussion on transit oriented design. The series will feature Dan Pointious, the Regional Director of Citizens Housing and Housing Association for Baltimore. Mr. Pontius will be showing a video titled, "Exploring possibilities for Baltimore's Red Line: Transit Around the Nation." The discussion will take place on Thursday, October 5 at 4 p.m. at the County Courts Building, Room 407, 401 Bosley Avenue in Towson (enter from the Courthouse Plaza).
Information: Jackie McMillan 410-887-3480
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The Honeygo Sewers, begun in May of 2005, are nearly finished, according to county engineers. County contractors should be completing nearly a mile of sewer line in the Honeygo area, including Cross and Chapel roads, before cold weather begins.
Information: enginrng@co.ba.md.us
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Responding to community health concerns, Public Works will begin constructing the Loreley Beach Connection System in September. The new system, which will take a year to complete and cost about $1.2 million, will serve about 80 homes southeast of the County's landfill. The project includes grinder pumps for the area.
Information: enginrng@co.ba.md.us
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The construction of the stream restoration project is underway.
Information: 410-887-2904
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Public Works will begin a major waterline replacement project along York Road, the site of frequent breaks in recent years. The first of three phases began on September 25, between the Beltway and Ridgely Road, where crews will replace the failing 12-inch line with a modern 24-inch diameter line. Construction will be done in tandem with the State Highway Administration's York Road Widening Project.
Information: enginrng@co.ba.md.us
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Baltimore County plans to invest $2.9 million in the Nollmeyer-Seneca Park Collection System to provide one hundred homes with public sewerage which are on failing septic tanks. The project, which includes grinder pumps and 5500 feet of pressure and gravity sewer pipe, is scheduled to begin in January. The work is being done in conjunction with the Seneca Park Pumping Station.
Information: enginrng@co.ba.md.us
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County contractors are completing a 12-inch water main in Towson to serve the Jefferson Building on West Chesapeake Avenue after Labor Day. The line will provide adequate sprinkler protection for the building which is undergoing major renovations.
Information: enginrng@co.ba.md.us
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Over the summer traffic engineers reviewed Perryvale and Vicky roads for traffic calming improvements, and construction plans were drawn up for the community's review. They were approved, and construction began on September 26. It should be finished in early October.
Information: 410 887-3554
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The stream restoration project bid opening is scheduled for October 24. Construction will begin late fall. The project limits are from the Riderwood Hills Park at Kenilworth downstream to the end of Marleigh Circle.
Information: 410-887-2904
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Public Works is rehabbing more than six thousand feet of sewer line in six areas this year and into next. The Department plans to spend $361,000 on lines which go through parts of Kenilworth, Burke, Sussex, Stemmers Run Road, Fullerton Avenue and Oakdale (in Rosedale Terrace).
Information: enginrng@co.ba.md.us
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The County's next "Ten-Year Solid Waste Plan" which will set guidelines for recycling, landfilling, waste prevention and waste-to-energy projects is now being drafted. As part of the process three meetings were held around the County in September and the final meeting will be held on October 3 at Summit Park Elementary at 7 p.m.
Information: Laura Greaver 410 887-2790 or lgreaver@co.ba.md.us or Recycling
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Baltimore County residents may drop off unwanted household chemicals, paints, pesticides, mercury thermometers, fluorescent light bulbs, ammunition, fireworks and automotive fluids at the Fall Household Hazardous Waste Collection event. It will be held on Saturday, October 21, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Maryland State Fairgrounds on York Road. Please use the Timonium Road entrance. No tires, automobile batteries, computers or other solid waste materials will be accepted.
Information: 410-887-3745 or DEPRM
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Subscribe to DEPRM's E-News Stream the monthly electronic newsletter from the Department of Environmental Protection and Resource Management. This periodic newsletter will keep you informed of programs that relate to all of our partners from homeowners and environmental organizations to businesses and other government agencies.
Information: Subscribe to E-News Stream
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The County Executive and the Mayor of Baltimore will officially sign a renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) this month. This MOU outlines the cooperative management and monitoring of the County and City's shared watersheds. Five areas of focus include Stormwater Management, Community Greening, Development and Redevelopment, Public Health, and Trash.
Information: DEPRM
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DEPRM implements a regionally renowned stream restoration program. Read this informative publication, which highlights DEPRM's stream restoration accomplishments. DEPRM's program incorporates project planning and design, widespread communication and support, construction and post-restoration follow-up. The program integrates state-of-the art techniques with an environmentally sensitive approach to stabilizing streams and reducing sediment loads, in turn enhancing stream morphology ecological function, water quality, and aquatic habitat. The EPA Mid-Atlantic Integrated Assessment program (MAIA) produced this document to help share knowledge between state and local governments, regional offices, and non-governmental organizations.
Information: 410-887-3778
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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.
There are no Administrative Variances pending at the time of publication of this newsletter. Please visit the calendar for any changes to District 5.
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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 - Belair Road Monopole
Location: 8903 Belair Road DRC 100306J
Meeting location: County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Room 123, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 10/03/2006 1:30 p.m. - 10/03/2006 2:30 p.m.
Proposal: The request is to install one antenna on an existing tower, and one equipment cabinet on the ground.
Information: Don Rascoe 410-887-3353
Development Review Committee - Freestate Indoor Soccer
Location: 5811 Allender Road DRC 100306I
Meeting location: County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Room 123, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 10/03/2006 1:30 p.m. - 10/03/2006 2:30 p.m.
Proposal: The request is for an addition to the existing building.
Information: Don Rascoe 410-887-3353
Development Review Committee - The Enclave at Perry Hall
Location: 4920 Forge Road DRC 100306H
Meeting location: County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Room 123, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 10/03/2006 1:30 p.m. - 10/03/2006 2:30 p.m.
Description: PDM # 11-856
Proposal: The request is for a development refinement for a lot line adjustment.
Information: Don Rascoe 410-887-3353
Hearing Officers Hearings - Baldwin Property
Location: Northeast side of Chapel Road, southeast of Dietz Place.
Meeting location: Room 106, County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 10/05/2006 9 a.m. - 10/05/2006 10 a.m.
Description: PDM # 11-1022
Proposal: 5 Single-Family Dwellings
Information: Colleen Kelly 410-887-3321
Concept Plan Conference - Oak Groves
Location: East side of Silver Lake Drive north of Silver Spring Road
Meeting location: County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Room 123, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 10/10/2006 9 a.m. - 10/10/2006 10 a.m.
Description: PDM # 11-733
Proposal: 4 Single-family dwellings
Information: Walt Smith 410-887-3321
Development Review Committee - Genesis Healthcare Physical Therapy
Location: 8710 / 8720 Emge Road DRC 101006H
Meeting location: County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Room 123, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 10/10/2006 1:30 p.m. - 10/10/2006 2:30 p.m.
Proposal: The request is for an addition to the existing building.
Information: Don Rascoe 410-887-3353
Development Review Committee - Verizon Wireless Loch Hill
Location: 1400 Taylor Avenue DRC 101006G
Meeting location: County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Room 123, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 10/10/2006 1:30 p.m. - 10/10/2006 2:30 p.m.
Proposal: The request is to install antennas and additional equipment in an existing telecommunications site.
Information: Don Rascoe 410-887-3353
Hearing Officers Hearings - Cowenton South (Rescheduled from 09/14/06)
Location: South side of Cowenton Avenue at the southwest corner of Philadelphia Road.
Meeting location: County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Room 106, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 10/19/2006 9 a.m. - 10/19/2006 10 a.m.
Description: PDM #11-1015
Proposal: 373 Condominiums
Information: Darryl Putty 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 - 4205 Forge Road
Location: West side of Forge Road, at the distance of 220 feet +/- from the centerline of Belair Road. 11th Election District
Case Number: 7-49-SPH
Legal Owner: Bernard Ruocco, Forge Road, Inc.
Meeting location: County Courts Building, 401 Bosley Avenue, Room 407, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 10/03/2006 10 a.m. - 10/03/2006 11 a.m.
Description: Special Hearing to allow three panhandle lots sharing a single driveway in a DR - 3.5 zone, regulated by Sections 259.9.C.1.a and 259.9.C.1.b of the BCZR.
Information: Kristen Matthews 410-887-3391
Zoning Hearings - 7315 York Road
Location: Southeast corner of York and Sussex Roads. 9th Election District
Case Number: 07-090-SPH
Legal Owner: Michael J. Cullison
Meeting location: County Courts Building, 401 Bosley Avenue, Room 407, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 10/18/2006 9 a.m. - 10/18/2006 10 a.m.
Description: Special Hearing to approve a non-conforming use for two apartments for 7315 York Road.
Information: Kristen Matthews 410-887-3391
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