March 15, 2010 - Council District 6
- 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.
Administrative Variances - 3518 Bay Drive
Location: West side of Bay Drive; 113 feet north east of the centerline of Bay Drive. 15th Election District
Date/Time: 03/08/2010 8 a.m. - 03/22/2010 4:30 p.m.
Case Number: 2010-0226-A
Legal Owner(s): Michael Hawk ***Closing Date: 3/22/2010***
Description: Administrative Variance to permit a proposed addition and open projection (steps) with a window to tract boundary setback of 20 feet in lieu of the minimum required 35 feet, window to property line setbacks of 11 feet (both sides) in lieu of the minimum required 15 feet, open projection (steps) side setback of 7 1/2 feet in lieu of the minimum required 11 1/4 feet, and to amend the latest Final Development Plan for Sue Creek Landing (Plat 2), Lot 62 only.
Information: Zoning Review 410-887-3391
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.
There are no Development Meetings at the time of publication of this newsletter. Please visit the Development and Zoning calendar for any changes to District 6.
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 - 9913 Philadelphia Road
Location: Southeast side of Philadelphia Road, 521 feet southwest of the centerline of Mohrs Lane. 15th Election District
Case Number: 2010-0204-A
Legal Owner(s): White Marsh Commerce Park, LLC
Meeting Location: Jefferson Building, Hearing Room 104, 105 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 03/17/2010 9 a.m. - 03/17/2010 10 a.m.
Description: Variance: 1) To allow rear yard of 20 feet for building nos. 1-7 and 9-11; 2) Allow rear yard of 30 feet for buildings nos. 8 and 9 in lieu of 60 feet respectively; 3) Permit 36 square feet of face area, alternatively, 24 square feet of face area, for proposed directional sign in lieu of permitted 3 square feet of face area per sign; 4) Permit directional sign with height of 6 feet in lieu of permitted 4 feet in residential zone; 5) Permit directional sign with company name more than 50% of total sign area in lieu of permitted 30% of total sign area. Other relief deemed necessary by the Zoning Commissioner of Baltimore County.
Information: Kristen Matthews 410-887-3391
Zoning Hearings - 1210 Stumpfs Road
Location: North side of Stumpfs Road, 1500 feet +/- north side of Blackhead Road. 15th Election District
Case Number: 2010-0208-A
Legal Owner(s): Helen and Phillip Orem
Meeting Location: Jefferson Building, Hearing Room 104, 105 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 03/23/2010 9 a.m. - 03/23/2010 10 a.m.
Description: Variance: To permit a single-family dwelling on a lot less than the required one acre (RC-2 0.3972 Acre), side yard setbacks of 22 feet and 24 feet in lieu of the required 35 feet and a setback to centerline of right-of-way of 54 feet in lieu of the required 75 feet.
Information: Kristen Matthews 410-887-3391
Zoning Hearings - 5028 Ebenezer Road
Location: North side of Ebenezer Road, 7.5 feet west of the centerline of Meyers Lane. 15th Election District
Case Number: 2010-0215-A
Legal Owners: Richardson Holdings, LLC
Meeting Location: Jefferson Building, 105 West Chesapeake Avenue, Room 104, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 03/24/2010 9 a.m. - 03/24/2010 10 a.m.
Description: Variance: To permit an additional building for a retail greenhouse use of 6,274 square feet in lieu of the allowed 5,000 square feet.
Information: Kristen Matthews 410-887-3391
