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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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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The meeting will be held on July 29, at Chesapeake High School, at 7 p.m. The committee hopes to create new coastal zoning regulations for the peninsula.
Information: Laurie Hay, Amy Mantay 410-887-3480 or view the web site
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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 6
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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.
Administrative Variances - 905 Grove Road
Location: Northeast side of Sue Grove Road, 1690 +/- feet from centerline of Turkey Point Road.
Date/Time: 07/07/2008 8 a.m. - 08/04/2008 4:30 p.m.
Case Number: 08-0607-A
Legal Owner(s): Mark A. and Atusa Haynes 15th Election District ***Closing Date: August 4, 2008 at 4:30 p.m.***
Description: Administrative Variance to allow: an accessory structure (garage) with a height of 23 feet in lieu of the permitted 15 feet.
Contact: Zoning Review 410-887-3391
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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 - Baltimore Crossroads Area 5, Lot 4
Location: 11655 Crossroads Circle DRC 080408K
Meeting location: Room 123, County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 08/04/2008 1:30 p.m. - 08/04/2008 2:30 p.m.
Description: PDM # 15-788 Proposal: The request is for a development refinement to re-subdivide a lot line adjustment.
Contact: Walt Smith 410-887-3335
Development Review Committee - Bay Drive
Location: 4034 Bay Drive DRC 080408L
Meeting location: Room 123, County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 08/04/2008 1:30 p.m. - 08/04/2008 2:30 p.m.
Proposal: The request is for a lot line adjustment.
Contact: Walt Smith 410-887-3335
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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 - 1745 Hilltop Avenue
Location: Northeast side of Hilltop Avenue, Northeast corner of Hilltop Avenue and Valley Avenue. 15th Election District
Case Number: 2008-0551-SPH
Legal Owner(s): Charles E. and Jeanne D. Huber
Meeting location: Jefferson Building, 105 West Chesapeake Avenue, 1st Floor, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 08/01/2008 9 a.m. - 08/01/2008 10 a.m.
Description: Special Hearing for 2 existing accessory buildings to remain on proposed Lot 1(Pending Minor Subdivision 07-083-M) in light of section 101 BCZR (Definitions) where a principal dwelling will not be currently located.
Contact: Kristen Matthews 410-887-3391
Zoning Hearings - 62 West Kingston Park Lane
Location: South side of West Kingston Park Lane, 640 feet South West of the centerline intersection of West Kingsway. 15th Election District
Case Number: 2008-0546-A
Legal Owner(s): Susan Elaine Cox and Mary Beth Jones
Meeting location: Jefferson Building, 105 West Chesapeake Avenue, 2nd Floor, Hearing Room 1, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 08/07/2008 9 a.m. - 08/07/2008 10 a.m.
Description: Variance to permit a rear deck with a 1 foot side yard setback in lieu of the required 7.5 feet.
Contact: Kristen Matthews 410-887-3391
Zoning Hearings - 2349 Barrison Point Road
Location: Northwest of Barrison Point Road, 2710 feet Northeast of centerline of Rocky Point Road. 15th Election District
Case Number: 2008-0559-SPHA
Legal Owner: Kathleen Victoria Carroll Contract Purchasers: Donna Bialozynski
Meeting location: Jefferson Building, 105 West Chesapeake Avenue, 2nd Floor, Hearing Room 1, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 08/07/2008 11 a.m. - 08/07/2008 12 noon
Description: Variance to allow an accessory structure (Garage) with a height of 23 feet in lieu of the permitted 15 feet. Special Hearing a lot area of 0.793 acres and side yards of 23 feet and 23 feet in lieu of the required 1.5 acres, 50 feet for a new dwelling on a single lot of record that is not a subdivision and in existence prior to September 2, 2003.
Contact: Kristen Matthews 410-887-3391
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