Baltimore County Executive Jim Smith will host a pep rally in Towson on Friday evening, August 1, at 7:15 p.m., to cheer-on County residents Michael Phelps and Katie Hoff. Representing the local Olympian swimmers, already in Beijing, will be Michael's mother Debbie Phelps and Katie's mother Jean Hoff. Smith will lead the cheers from Baltimore County along with the Stembridge Colt cheerleading squad, local business representatives, and the community at large. Sending "shout outs" to the Olympians from the sports and media arena will be local representatives, including:
Bruce Cunningham, FOX 45,
Don Scott, WJZ TV
Keith Mills, WBAL Radio
Nester Aparicio, WNST
Nelson Coffin, Patuxent Publishing
Mike Gibbons, Sports Legends Museum
Anita Marks, ESPN (1300)
Hal Martin, 101.9 FM
Peter Schmuck, The Sun
The pep rally will be held during the Towson Chamber of Commerce's weekly summer event, Feet on the Street on Allegheny Avenue in Towson. Allegheny will be closed to traffic for the rally (7:15 p.m.) and festival that begins at 6:30 p.m.
"All of Baltimore County, in fact all of America, is anticipating a great Olympics, and we in Baltimore County have a special interest and attachment this year," said Smith. "Both Michael and Katie represent the kind of dedication and commitment to team and community that make this country great."
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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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