April 1, 2009 - Council District 6
- Catch the VIBE of Volunteerism
- Planning Board Meetings
- Design Review Panel Meeting Cancelled
- Landmarks Preservation Commission Meeting
- Public Meeting on Rural Road Standards and Projects: April 14
- Baltimore County's Future Growth
- New Water Line for Belair Road may cause Traffic Delays
- Major Water Rehab for Essex and Middle River
- Sewers for Golupski and Phillips Roads
- Maryln Avenue Bridge Near Completion
- DEPRM Variances
- Adminstrative Variances
- Development Meetings
- Zoning Hearings
Catch the VIBE of Volunteerism
Are you interested in learning how you can improve your community? Are you searching for Community Service Learning Hours where the family can work together? The Baltimore County Volunteers (BCV) will host the first "Catch the VIBE" (Volunteers Impact By Example) meeting on April 2 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Join BCV for free gourmet coffee and food at Oasis Coffee and Cream, located at 105 Carroll Island Road in Middle River, while learning about the volunteer opportunities in your community. All ages are welcome and projects range from one-day projects to more regular instances. Volunteer opportunities include Earth Day events for families, the Marshy Point Nature Center, Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks, and the Glen L. Martin Museum.
The VIBE meeting location will rotate throughout the county each quarter. Pre-registration is requested.
Information: 410-887-2715
The Baltimore County Planning Board will meet on Thursday, April 16 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 or View Schedule
The Baltimore County Design Review Panel will meet on Tuesday, April 7, 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 or View ScheduleLandmarks Preservation Commission Meeting
The Baltimore County Landmarks Preservation Commission will meet on Wednesday, April 22, 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 or View Schedule
Public Meeting on Rural Road Standards and Projects: April 14
The Department of Public Works will hold an open meeting on upcoming rural infrastructure projects on Tuesday, April 14 in the cafeteria at Hereford High School, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Hereford High is located at 17301 York Road in Parkton. The meeting is a follow-up to last year's approved Rural Roads Standards, which codified standards and policies for road and bridge maintenance in the County's rural areas. The meeting will be conducted in workshop style and will focus on bridge maintenance, resurfacing, road construction and traffic issues.
Information: 410-887-2171
Baltimore County's Future Growth
The Office of Planning will present Matt D'Amico, of the Design Collective, for a creative educational session on growth in the County in the next few decades. The free session will be held on Monday, May 18, 6 p.m., at the Conference Center, Sheppard Pratt, 6501 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21285. Seating is limited; please call to reserve your attendance.
Location map for the Conference Center at Sheppard Pratt.
Information: Louise Nelson 410-887-3480 or lnelson@baltimorecountymd.gov
New Water Line for Belair Road May Cause Traffic Delays
A major water line is under constructed in Belair Road this fall to improve water capacity and pressure in the area and to insure adequate fire protection. Work began in October 2008 and may cause some traffic congestion.
Information: 410-887-2171
Major Water Rehab for Essex and Middle River
Public Works engineers are cleaning and relining nearly 100,000' of water mains between Eastern Avenue, Stemmers Run Road, Middle River Road and Compass Road. The rehabilitation job, which includes Aero Acres and Hawthorne Park, began in June 2008 and will take about two years to complete. It's now 70 percent complete and will cost about $3 million. Crews are currently on winter shutdown and will resume work this month.
Information: enginrng@baltimorecountymd.gov
Sewers for Golupski and Phillips Roads
Baltimore County is installing a sewage collection system for Golupski and Phillips road residents. The system, designed to serve 28 residences on the Back River Neck Peninsula, consists of 2000 feet of sanitary sewer line and grinder pumps. Engineers estimate that the project, needed for the area's public health, should be completed by the fall.
Information: enginrng@baltimorecountymd.govMaryln Avenue Bridge to be Completed This Month
County Bridge No. 77, a 100' span that crosses Deep Creek, is being replaced at a cost of about $2 million. Construction, which began in February of last year, should be completed by the beginning of April, after which the traffic will return to normal.
Information: enginrng@baltimorecountymd.gov
DEPRM Variances
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
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 6.
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 - Cresent Boat and Social Club
Location: 1840 Cape May Road DRC 040609C
Meeting location: County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Room 123, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 04/06/2009 1:30 p.m. - 04/06/2009 2:30 p.m.
Proposal: The request is to construct an in-ground swimming pool.
Information: Don Rascoe 410-887-3353
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 - 1636 Bowleys Quarters Road
Location: North side of Bowleys Quarters Road; 1000 feet southwest side of the centerline of Burke Road. 15th Election District
Case Number: 2009-0204-SPH
Legal Owner: Scott Simmons
Meeting location: Jefferson Building, 105 West Chesapeake Avenue, Room 104, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 04/01/2009 11 a.m. - 04/01/2009 12 noon
Description: Special Hearing to permit 1.276 acres of RC-5 zoned land for the construction of a dwelling in lieu of the minimum required 1.5 Acres.
Information: Kristen Matthews 410-887-3391
Zoning Hearings - 3518 Bay Drive
Location: West side of Bay Drive, 113 feet north of the centerline intersection of Bay Drive. 15th Election District
Case Number: 2009-0210-A
Legal Owner: Michael Hawk
Meeting location: Jefferson Building, 105 West Chesapeake Avenue, Room 104, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 04/14/2009 11 a.m. - 04/14/2009 12 noon
Description: Variance to allow 10-feet side yard setback in lieu of the required 50 feet side yard setbacks in a RC-5 zone.
To allow 17% building coverage in lieu of the required 15% building coverage in a RC-5 zone.
To allow a 38-feet building height in lieu of the required 35-feet building height in a RC-5 zone.
Information: Kristen Matthews 410-887-3391
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