November 3, 2009 - Council District 5
- Planning Board Meeting
- Planning Board Public Hearings
- Design Review Panel Meeting
- Gunpowder Pumping Station
- Traffic Calming on Deanwood in East Towson
- Traffic Calming for Glenside Drive
- DEPRM Variances
- Permits and Development Management Hearing - Proposed Regulations for Police-Initiated Towing
- Administrative Variances
- Development Meetings
- Zoning Hearings
Planning Board Meeting
The Baltimore County Planning Board will meet on Thursday, November 5 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
Planning Board Public Hearings
The Baltimore County Planning Board will hold public hearings on the following issues:
- Baltimore County Master Plan Amendment - Rural Areas
- Lower Back River Neck Community Action Plan
- Planned Unit Development (PUD), PDM No. I-560, Bristol Green Alternative PUD
The hearings will take place on Thursday, November 5 at 5 p.m. in the Jefferson Building, Room 104, 105 W. Chesapeake Avenue in Towson. Please check the web site for more information including the meeting agenda and any last minute schedule changes.
Information: Barbara Weaver 410-887-3495 or bweaver@baltimorecountymd.gov
Design Review Panel Meeting
The Baltimore County Design Review Panel will meet on Monday, November 9, 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: Lynn Lanham 410-887-3480 or mlanham@baltimorecountymd.gov
Landmarks Preservation Commission Meeting
The Baltimore County Landmarks Preservation Commission will meet on Thursday, November 12, 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
A Major Water Project on Belair Road
County contractors began work on a major water project on Belair Road in October 2008. Crews are putting down almost 9,000 feet of 24-inch water line between White Marsh Boulevard and Ebenezer Road. The new line will increase capacity, improve water pressure and help insure adequate fire protection for the area. Construction, say engineers, will take more than a year with much of the work scheduled during the night, to minimize traffic congestion on the busy corridor. The project, now 80 percent completed, is expected to cost $5.5 million.
Information: enginrng@baltimorecountymd.gov
New Mains for Chesapeake
Public Works is improving water pressure and enhancing fire protection with the installation of 2,000 feet of new line on Chesapeake Avenue in the heart of west Towson. This new main will connect several dead-end pipes and, say engineers, will "close the loop" in the system, allowing the water to circulate more efficiently and to reduce stagnation. The project, which costs $1.7 million, is complete except for repaving which will be done when weather permits.
Information: enginrng@baltimorecountymd.gov
Honeygo Blvd. to Open this Year
The final phase of Honeygo Boulevard, connecting the new four-lane boulevard to Belair Road, will be finished by the end of this year, say Baltimore County's engineers. The last stretch of the boulevard, which is approximately 1,000 feet long, was started in April 2008 and will cost about $4 million, according to engineers.
Information: enginrng@baltimorecountymd.gov
Long Quarter Pumping Station Improvements
Public Works is investing almost $14 million to upgrade the Long Quarter Sewage Pumping Station on Dulaney Valley Road this year. Work began in April and must be finished before the end of November 2010. The EPA requires the improvements.
Information: enginrng@baltimorecountymd.gov
Joppa Road Renovations
Work started last year on major improvements to Joppa between Cowenton and Chapel Hill Elementary. The 1,600-foot stretch has received new water and sewer lines, curbs and gutters and sidewalks. There's still much to be done, but County engineers expect the project, which costs $4.5 million, to be completed soon.
Information: enginrng@baltimorecountymd.gov
Traffic Calming for Heathfield and Dumbarton
Heathfield and Dumbarton roads in Rodgers Forge have qualified for traffic calming measures. County engineers are awaiting community approval of traffic calming plans proposed by Public Works before scheduling construction.
Information: 410-887-3554
Gunpowder Pumping Station
Public Works will soon begin renovations to the Gunpowder Pumping Station. The project will replace the old pumps with new ones. It will cost $7.25 million, say engineers, and is expected to take 1.5 years to complete.
Information: enginrng@baltimorecountymd.gov
Traffic Calming on Deanwood in East Towson
Traffic engineers have approved traffic calming measures for Deanwood Road between Loch Raven and Hillsway. Speed humps will be installed this fall.
Information: 410-887-3554
Traffic Calming for Glenside Drive
Residents of Glenside Drive recently requested traffic calming for their street. Public Works has approved a section of Glenside, between Avondale and Lamaze, for calming measures and construction plans were submitted to the community in October for approval.
Information: 410-887-3554
DEPRM Variances
To review the variances from the Department of Environmental Protection and Resource Management (DEPRM), please select the link: http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/environment/variances/index.html
PDM Public Hearing - Proposed Regulations for Police-Initiated Towing
Notice of Public Hearing - Regulation of Police Initiated Towing
Date/Time: 11/12/2009 2:00 p.m. - 11/12/2009 3:00 p.m.
The Director of the Department of Permits and Development Management will hold a public hearing in Towson, Maryland on proposed regulations that apply to persons applying for and maintaining a Baltimore County Police-Initiated Towing License. Written comments referencing the proposed regulations shall be mailed or delivered to Room 105, County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, Maryland 21204 by Thursday, November 12, 2009.
Meeting location: Room 106, County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, Maryland 21204
Description: A Police-Initiated Towing License replaces the Licensed Accident Towing License in accordance with Bill 67-07 enacted by the Baltimore County Council on September 4, 2007 which also directed that Police Department requests for towing be made to a County contractor who will provide the towing services requested. Copies of the proposed regulations are available for review online at the related link below or Room 105, County Office Building.
Information: View Ad and proposal.
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 Development and Zoning calendar for any changes to District 5.
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 - Pulaski Highway
Location: 11424 Pulaski Highway DRC 111009B
Meeting location: Room 123, County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 11/10/2009 2 p.m. - 11/10/2009 3 p.m.
Proposal: The request is to remove diesel fuel pumps and their canopy, and construct a metal building addition for tractor trailer repair.
Information: Colleen Kelly 410-887-3321
Development Review Committee - Jacob House Cabin (Notice of Request for a Limited Exemption)
Location: 300 Lennox Avenue DRC 122209A
Meeting location: Room 123, County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 10/26/2009 2 p.m. - 12/22/2009 3 p.m.
Proposal: The request is for a limited exemption 32-4-106 (a)(1)(vi) to reconstruct the Jacob House. Actual hearing date is 12/22/09 at 2 p.m.
Information: Colleen Kelly 410-887-3321
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 - 1812 Taylor Avenue
Location: Corner of north side of Taylor Avenue at west side of Beverly Avenue. 9th Election District
Case Number: 2010-0055--A
Legal Owner(s): Meeram Realty, LLC
Meeting location: County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Room 106, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 11/12/2009 10 a.m. - 11/12/2009 11 a.m.
Description: Variance: to permit a wall sign with a face area of 165 feet on a side wall (without a customer entrance) in lieu of the one permitted canopy sign (with a customer entrance).
Information: Kristen Matthews 410-887-3391
Zoning Hearings - 14614 Manor Road
Location: Northwest side of Manor Road, 350 feet south of Meadowhill Court. 3rd Election District
Case Number: 2010-0115--SPHA
Legal Owner(s): William and Katherine Ford
Meeting location: Jefferson Building, 105 West Chesapeake Avenue, Room 104, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 11/16/2009 2 p.m. - 11/16/2009 3 p.m.
Description: Variance: To permit a proposed detached garage with a height of 22 feet and located in front yard in lieu of the maximum allowed height of 15 feet and required location in rear yard. Special Hearing: A proposed accessory building that is larger than the principal dwelling in light of the definition limits for accessory building in section 101 of BCZR.
Information: Kristen Matthews 410-887-3391
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