March 15, 2010 - Council District 5
- Grants Up to $5,000 Available for Neighborhood Crime Fighting Efforts
- Master Plan - Public Input Meetings
- Compost Bin and Rain Barrel Sale
- Spring 2010 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event
- Groundbreaking for Olympian Park
- Baseball and Softball Opening Day Schedules
- DEPRM Variances
- Administrative Variances
- Development Meetings
- Zoning Hearings
Grants Up to $5,000 Available for Neighborhood Crime Fighting Efforts
The Office of Crime Control and Prevention (GOCCP) is inviting leaders from community groups to take part in a crime prevention summit to be held on Thursday March 25, from 4 - 7 p.m. at the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission's Public Safety Education and Training Center, 6852 4th Street, Sykesville, MD 21784. Directions to the center are at:
http://www.dpscs.maryland.gov/aboutdpscs/pct/directions.shtml. Participants will be able to apply for grants up to $5,000 to implement local, community-based crime prevention efforts.
The summit will provide participants with information on successful anti-crime initiatives that have worked in the past in Maryland's neighborhoods. They will learn the best practices for implementing such programs tailored to their own communities and be given information on applying for grants to fund their efforts. Local activities can address the following issues: community crime prevention, youth programs, and physical improvements.
To be eligible, a group must be a 501c3 or a police department applying on behalf of a 501c3. All applications will require a written letter from a police department confirming the community partnership.
Information: 410-821-2842 or www.goccp.maryland.gov
Master Plan - Public Input Meetings
The Department of Planning is amending the County's Master Plan. Master Plan 2010 that was adopted on February 22, 2000, and is slated for its decennial review and amendment. The Department of Planning will host a series of forums to discuss State mandates and new planning strategies. Citizens' input will be used to assist in guiding future development activities. Public Input Meetings are scheduled as follows:
Tuesday, March 16 - Loch Raven High School, 1212 Cowpens Avenue
Tuesday, March 23 - Patapsco High School, 8100 Wise Avenue
All meetings will start at 7 p.m.
Information: Master Plan
Compost Bin and Rain Barrel Sale
On Saturday April 24, Baltimore County will host a joint compost bin/rain barrel sale on the parking lot of IKEA in White Marsh, 8352 Honeygo Boulevard. The sale will take place from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., rain or shine. Compost bins - valued at $80 - will be available for $35 including tax. Rain barrels - valued at $90 - will be available for $45 including tax. The high-tech barrels include anti-mosquito screens and overflow discharge lines. Compost bins and rain barrels will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Cash, check, or credit cards (Visa, MasterCard or Discover) will be accepted at this event.
Information: 410-887-2904 or 410-887-3188
Spring 2010 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event
On Sunday April 11, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Texas Landfill drop off center on Warren Road, between York Road and Beaver Dam Road, Baltimore County Residents may drop off unwanted household chemicals, paints, pesticides, mercury thermometers, fluorescent light bulbs, ammunition, fireworks, and automotive fluids.
Information: DEPRM 410-887-3745
Groundbreaking for Olympian Park
Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks announces a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Olympian Park. The park will be ADA accessible, and include benches/tables and monuments in recognition of our local Olympian swimmers. The ceremony will be held on March 29, 11 a.m., at 601 York Road in Towson near the roundabout. The community is invited to attend the groundbreaking.
Information: Chet Jones 410-887-6747
Baseball and Softball Opening Day Schedules
The Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks has scheduled opening day parades and activities for the many Little Leagues and Softball Leagues around the County. Opening Day ceremonies take place on April 10, 17, and 24. Call the department for information regarding the Rec Council activity in your area.
Information: Cindy Jeannetta 410-887-3804
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
Administrative Variances
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
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 Plan Conference - Towson Manor PUD
Location: North side Burke Avenue and East York Road
Meeting Location: County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Room 106, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 03/17/2010 9 a.m. - 03/17/2010 10 a.m.
Description: PDM #09-805
Proposal: 92 Bed Assisted Living Facility and 118 Townhouses
Information: Colleen Kelly 410-887-3321
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 - 3504 East Joppa Road
Location: North side of Joppa Road, 300 feet +/- west of the centerline of Walther Boulevard. 15th Election District
Case Number: 2010-0205--A
Legal Owner(s): Kevin and Dawn Corun
Meeting Location: Jefferson Building, 105 West Chesapeake Avenue, Room 104, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 03/22/2010 9 a.m. - 03/22/2010 10 a.m.
Description: Variance to permit a side yard of 12 feet in lieu of the required 15 feet for four apartments.
Information: Kristen Matthews 410-887-3391
