- Planning Board Meeting
- Design Review Panel Meeting
- Landmarks Preservation Commission Meeting
- Spring 2008 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event
- Landlords Must Register Rental Units
- Water on Kelso Drive
- Sewer Pumping Station Improvements: Day Village, Shore Road and Lyons Home
- Water Improvements on Hazelwood
- Traffic Safety Measures for Holly Neck Road
- Ebenezer Road Bridge Under Construction
- Traffic Calming for Woodhaven and Searles Roads
- Traffic Measures for Moorgate in Dundalk
- Environmental Restoration Projects
- DEPRM Variances
- Administrative Variances
- Development Meetings
- Zoning Hearings
The Baltimore County Planning Board will meet on Thursday, March 6 at 4 p.m. at the County Courts Building, Room 407, 401 Bosley Avenue in Towson (enter from the Courthouse Plaza). Please check the web site for the meeting agenda and any last minute schedule changes.
Information: Barbara Weaver at 410-887-3495 or bweaver@baltimorecountymd.gov, or Planning Board Meeting Schedule
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The Baltimore County Design Review Panel will meet on Wednesday, March 12 at 6 p.m. in the County Courts Building, Room 407, 401 Bosley Avenue in Towson (enter from the Courthouse Plaza). Please check the web site for the meeting agenda and any last minute schedule changes.
Information: Lynn Lanham at 410-887-3480 or mlanham@baltimorecountymd.gov
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The Baltimore County Landmarks Preservation Commission will meet on Thursday, March 13, at 6 p.m. at the County Courts Building, Room 407, 401 Bosley Avenue in Towson (enter from the Courthouse Plaza). Please check the web site for the meeting agenda and any last minute schedule changes.
Information: Vicky Nevy at 410-887-3495 or vnevy@baltimorecountymd.gov
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Baltimore County Residents may drop off unwanted household chemicals, paints, pesticides, mercury thermometers, fluorescent light bulbs, ammunition, fireworks and automotive fluids at the Texas Landfill drop off center on Warren Road, between York Road and Beaver Dam Road on Sunday April 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Information: 410-887-3745 or Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event
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County officials have announced that the new Rental Registration Law is now in effect, and that owners of most residential rental units in buildings with one to six units must be inspected, registered and licensed by the county on or before July 1, 2008. A landlord who fails to comply with this law is subject to a civil penalty of $1,000.
This law, initiated by the County Council and passed on December 19, extends a pilot program in certain neighborhoods to cover the entire County. The purpose of the law is to protect the safety, health and welfare of tenants of by creating an additional procedure for the enforcement of county codes and violations. Tenants of larger apartment complexes are already protected by the County's Livability Code.
Information: Download All Necessary Documents
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In July 2007, Baltimore County began installing more than two miles of new water mains on Kelso, costing $4 million. The line is being constructed through Rossville, Kelso, Martin Blvd. and Transverse Avenue and the project should be finished by the spring of 2008. It's about 20 percent complete.
Information: enginrng@baltimorecountymd.gov
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Work on the Day Village Pumping Station (on Avondale Road in Sparrows Point) began this fall and will take a year to complete. The station is being rebuilt to raise it above the flood plain, at a cost of $1.3 million. Work also began this September to rehabilitate the Shore Road Pumping Station to the north of Lynch Cove. To increase capacity and prevent overflows the County is investing $1.8 million to modernize both the structure and equipment. Work should be completed by the fall of 2008. In addition, construction of the Lyons Home Pumping Station near Peach Orchard Creek is also underway. The old station will be demolished and a new one will be built costing about $2.3 million. Engineers expect to complete the work by spring 2008.
Information: enginrng@baltimorecountymd.gov
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Baltimore County has started cleaning and lining water lines running through Hazelwood Avenue, between the City line and Kenwood Avenue. The $1.5 million job will improve water service to about 1200 homes. Work began in October and should be completed by this summer. The job site will be shut down for the cold winter weather.
Information: enginrng@baltimorecountymd.gov
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The Department of Public Works plans to finish installation of a median strip at the intersection of Holly Neck Road and Back River Neck Road this spring not in January as previously projected. The strip, designed to delineate the traffic lanes and guide turning vehicles to the proper side of the road, is expected to improve traffic safety at this intersection.
Information: 410-887-3554
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The Ebenezer Road Bridge (Bridge No. 294), just north of Bird River Road over Windlass Run, has been repeatedly damaged by high water in recent years and is being replaced. The new bridge will be located south of the old one and the span will be increased from 12 feet to 80 to protect the structure from flooding. Work, which began in January, is projected to take 18 months and cost $1.5 million. During construction, traffic will continue to use the old bridge until the new one is finished.
Information: enginrng@baltimorecountymd.gov
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Residents on Woodhaven, between Chesaco and Seling Avenue, recently received plans from the County's traffic engineers to improve their neighborhood by installing speed humps. Engineers also prepared plans for Church Road and Searles Road, which combine speed humps with pedestrian safety islands. Residents on both streets must now review the proposals before construction can begin.
Information: 410-887-3554
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Moorgate Road, between Merritt Boulevard and Denbury Road, has qualified for the County's Traffic Calming Program. Engineers have drafted plans to slow traffic and reduce congestion. The plans will be submitted to residents for approval possibly in March.
Information: 410-887-3554
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The dredging of Duck and Deep Creek will resume June 15, 2008. The operations have been suspending for the fish spawning environmental window. The permit application for the maintenance dredging of Jones and North Point Creek Dredging is still under review by the state and federal regulatory agencies.
The permit application for the maintenance dredging of Chink Creek, Schoolhouse Cove, Tabasco Cove, and Lynch Cove (Bear Creek tributary) will be submitted to the state and federal regulatory agencies this month. The permit application for the maintenance dredging of Shallow Creek will be submitted to the state and federal regulatory agencies this month.
Information: 410-887-2904
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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 7
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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 - 16 Helena Avenue
Location: South side Helena Avenue, 160 feet east of Capri Circle. 15th Election District
Date/Time: 02/29/2008 8 a.m. - 03/24/2008 4:30 p.m.
Case Number: 08-399-A
Legal Owner(s): Wanda Lee and Stanley John Wolinski ***Closing Date: March 24, 2008 at 4:30 p.m.***
Description: Administrative Variance to allow a side yard setback of 8.5 feet in lieu of the required 25 feet.
Information: 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 - Brown Property
Location: 6918 Holabird Avenue DRC 031708L
Meeting location: County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Room 123, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 03/17/2008 1:30 p.m. - 03/17/2008 2:30 p.m.
Proposal: The request is to construct a carry-out restaurant.
Information: Walt Smith 410-887-3335
Development Review Committee - Fibertower North Point Boulevard
Location: 5055 North Point Boulevard DRC 031708I
Meeting location: County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Room 123, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 03/17/2008 1:30 p.m. - 03/17/2008 2:30 p.m.
Proposal: The request is to install one dish antenna on the existing monopole, and an equipment cabinet on a fibergrate pad.
Information: Walt Smith 410-887-3335
Development Review Committee - Fibertower Stansbury Road
Location: 8011 Stansbury Road DRC 031708K
Meeting location: County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Room 123, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 03/17/2008 1:30 p.m. - 03/17/2008 2:30 p.m.
Proposal: The request is to install one dish antenna on the existing tower, and an equipment cabinet on a concrete pad.
Information: Walt Smith 410-887-3335
Development Review Committee - Holabird East Apartments
Location: 4 Georges Court DRC 031708J
Meeting location: County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Room 123, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 03/17/2008 1:30 p.m. - 03/17/2008 2:30 p.m.
Proposal: The request is to construct a storage building.
Information: 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 - 101 Bayside Drive
Location: East side of Bayside Drive at the distance of 4.5 feet south of the centerline of Beach Drive. 12th Election District
Case Number: 8-292-A
Legal Owners: David and Nichole London
Meeting location: County Courts Building, 401 Bosley Avenue, Room 407, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 03/04/2008 9 a.m. - 03/04/2008 10 a.m.
Description: Variance to permit proposed pier extension with a divisional line setback of 0-feet in lieu of the required 10 feet.
Information: Kristen Matthews 410-887-3391
Zoning Hearings - 1401 Merritt Boulevard
Location: East side Merritt Blvd., 440 feet south of centerline German Hill Road. 12th Election District
Case Number: 8-336-A
Legal Owner: Oekos Management Corporation; Sid Roros
Meeting location: County Courts Building, 401 Bosley Avenue, Room 407, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 03/04/2008 11 a.m. - 03/04/2008 12 noon
Description: Variance to permit 954 parking spaces in lieu of the required 984 spaces.
Information: Kristen Matthews 410-887-3391
Zoning Hearings - 2114 Alma Avenue
Location: North side of Cooks Lane AKA Ligman Avenue, 65 feet west of centerline Alma Avenue. 15th Election District
Case Number: 8-282-A
Legal Owner: S & S Maryland LLC, Jeremy Swerling - Member and Amy Helsel - Member
Meeting location: County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Room 106, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 03/05/2008 9 a.m. - 03/05/2008 10 a.m.
Description: Variance to allow a front yard setback of 15 feet in lieu of the required 25 feet and to allow an open projection of 6 feet in lieu of the required 18.75 feet.
Information: Kristen Matthews 410-887-3391
Zoning Hearings - 2112 Alma Avenue
Location: North side Cooks Lane AKA Ligman Avenue, 75 feet from centerline of Alma Avenue. 15th Election District
Case Number: 8-283-A
Legal Owner: S & S Maryland LLC, Jeremy Swerling - Member and Amy Helsel - Member
Meeting location: County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Room 106, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 03/05/2008 10 a.m. - 03/05/2008 11 a.m.
Description: Variance to allow a side yard setback of 4 feet in lieu of the required 10 feet and to allow a front yard setback of 20 feet in lieu of the required 25 feet and to allow an open projection of 13 feet in lieu of the required 18.75 feet.
Information: Kristen Matthews 410-887-3391
Zoning Hearings - 2110 Alma Avenue
Location: North side of Cooks Lane AKA Ligman Avenue, 85 feet west of centerline of Alma Avenue. 15th Election District
Case Number: 8-284-A
Legal Owner: S&S Maryland LLC, Jeremy Swerling - Member and Amy Helsel - Member
Meeting location: County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Room 106, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 03/05/2008 11 a.m. - 03/05/2008 12 noon
Description: Variance to allow a side yard setback of 7 feet in lieu of the required 10 feet and to allow a front yard setback of 10 feet in lieu of the required 25 feet and to allow an open projection of 4 feet in lieu of the required 18.75 feet.
Information: Kristen Matthews 410-887-3391
Zoning Hearings - 3209 North Point Road
Location: 3209 North Point Road Location: Southwest side of North Point Road, 466 feet southeast of the centerline Trappe Road. 12th Election District
Case Number: 8-318-SPH Legal Owners: Demetrios and Panagiota Koutsantonis
Meeting location: County Courts Building, 401 Bosley Avenue, Room 407, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 03/18/2008 9 a.m. - 03/18/2008 10 a.m.
Description: Special Hearing for a modified parking plan pursuant to 409.12 of the BCZR to approve existing parking layout.
Information: Kristen Matthews 410-887-3391
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