- Planning Board Meeting
- Spring 2008 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event
- Landlords Must Register Rental Units
- Design Review Panel Meeting
- Landmarks Preservation Commission Meeting
- Public Hearing - Townhouse Setbacks
- Public Hearing - Master Plan conflict of Lot 42 and/or Parcel "A" Longfield Estates
- Water on Kelso Drive on Schedule
- Sewer Improvements: Day Village, Shore Road and Lyons Home
- Water Improvements on Hazelwood
- Ebenezer Road Bridge Under Construction
- Traffic Calming for Woodhaven and Searles Roads
- Traffic Measures for Moorgate in Dundalk
- New Traffic Calming in the District
- DEPRM Variances
- Administrative Variances
- Development Meetings
- Zoning Hearings
The Baltimore County Planning Board will meet on Thursday, April 3, at 4 p.m., Overlea High School, 5401 Kenwood Avenue. 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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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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The Baltimore County Design Review Panel will meet on Wednesday, April 9 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 410-887-3480 or mlanham@baltimorecountymd.gov or View Schedule
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The Baltimore County Landmarks Preservation Commission will meet on Thursday, April 10, 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 410-887-3495 or vnevy@baltimorecountymd.gov or View Schedule
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A public hearing will be held on Thursday, April 3, immediately following the Board meeting which begins at 4 p.m., in room 407, County Courts Building, 401 Bosley Avenue, (enter from Courthouse Plaza) in Towson. The topic is: Proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Manual of Development Policies (CMDP) on Townhouse Setbacks.
Information: Julia Haskins 410-887-3480 or jhaskins@baltimorecountymd.gov
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A public hearing will be held on Thursday, April 3, immediately following the Board meeting which begins at 4 p.m., in room 407, County Courts Building, 401 Bosley Avenue, (enter from Courthouse Plaza) in Towson. The topic is: Master Plan conflict of Lot 42 and/or Parcel "A" Longfield Estates.
Information: Pat Keller 410-887-3211 or pkeller@baltimorecountymd.gov
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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 65 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 is being 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 is 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 was shut down for the cold winter weather, but crews are now back to work.
Information: enginrng@baltimorecountymd.gov
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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 have now reviewed the proposals and construction is expected to begin by mid April.
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 in April.
Information: 410-887-3554
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Residents of Diehlwood Road, just north of Wise Avenue, have asked for traffic calming on their street and should see it by the end of the month. Loalan Road, west of Merritt Blvd., also qualified for traffic measures. The County's traffic engineers are currently drafting plans that will be submitted to the community for review and approval before the end of the month.
Information: 410-887-3554
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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 - 1906 Jefferson Road
Location: Northwest side Jefferson Road, 62 feet north of the centerline intersection of Railroad Avenue and Jefferon Road. 12th Election District
Date/Time: 03/20/2008 8 a.m. - 04/14/2008 4:30 p.m.
Case Number: 08-433-A
Legal Owner(s): Ronal W. Bogert, Sr. ***Closing Date: April 14, 2008 at 4:30 p.m.***
Description: Administrative Variance to permit an addition with a 5-foot side yard setback and a 21-foot rear yard setback and to permit an existing addition with a 17-foot front setback in lieu of the required 10 feet, 30 feet and 25 feet, respectively.
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 - Pulaski Industrial Park
Location: 3 Harko Court DRC 040708I
Meeting location: County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Room 123, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 04/07/2008 1:30 p.m. - 04/07/2008 2:30 p.m.
Proposal: The request is for revisions to an existing recorded lot.
Information: Walt Smith 410-887-3321
Development Review Committee - Bay Front Road
Location: 7302 Bay Front Road DRC 041408N
Meeting location: County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Room 123, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 04/14/2008 1:30 p.m. - 04/14/2008 2:30 p.m.
Proposal: The request is for a lot line adjustment.
Information: Walt Smith 410-887-3335
Development Review Committee - Deep Creek Elementary School
Location: 1101 East Homberg Avenue DRC 041408P
Meeting location: County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Room 123, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 04/14/2008 1:30 p.m. - 04/14/2008 2:30 p.m.
Proposal: The request is to place one single mobile classroom on the school property.
Information: Walt Smith 410-887-3335
Development Review Committee - Norwood Elementary School
Location: 1700 Delvale Avenue DRC 041408O
Meeting location: County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Room 123, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 04/14/2008 1:30 p.m. - 04/14/2008 2:30 p.m.
Proposal: The request is to place two single mobile classrooms on the school property.
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 - 7400 and 7404 Pulaski Highway
Location: Northwest corner of 66th Street and Pulaski Highway. 15th Election District
Case Number: 8-363-SPHX
Legal Owners: Harnek Singh and Charanjit Kaur
Meeting location: County Courts Building, 401 Bosley Avenue, Room 407, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 04/02/2008 9 a.m. - 04/02/2008 10 a.m.
Description: Special Hearing to approve a modified parking plan in accordance with Section 409.12B of the BCZR. Special Exception for used motor vehicle outdoor sales area.
Information: Kristen Matthews 410-887-3391
Zoning Hearings - 3 Harko Court
Location: Southeast side of Martin Boulevard, 400 feet +/- northwest of centerline of Kelso Drive. 15th Election District
Case Number: 8-352-SPH
Legal Owner: Pulaski Property Trust; Wilbur E. Simmons, III, Vice President Contract Purchaser: Harko Ct LLC; James Scott Cooper
Meeting location: County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Room 106, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 04/02/2008 10 a.m. - 04/02/2008 11 a.m.
Description: Special Hearing for a waiver pursuant to Section 550.6, BCZR; Section 3112.0 Building Code; and sections 32-4-414, 32-4-107.(a)(2), 32-8-301, Baltimore County Code for permission to construct a warehouse facility including related fill, storm drain, water and sewer services, an underground storm water management facility, an above ground water quality facility, and stream restoration activities in a riverine floodplain.
Information: Kristen Matthews 410-887-3391
Zoning Hearings - 1302 Rosewick Avenue, Lot 6
Location: East side of Rosewick Avenue, 230 feet north of the centerline Philadelphia Road. 14th Election District
Case Number: 8-377-A
Legal Owners: Harry J. and Dorothy M. Rose Contract Purchaser: Keith A. Randlett
Meeting location: County Courts Building, 401 Bosley Avenue, Room 407, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 04/16/2008 9 a.m. - 04/16/2008 10 a.m.
Description: Variance to approve an existing dwelling on an undersized lot (Lot-6) with a lot width of 50 feet and area of 5,461 square feet, more or less, in lieu of the required 55 feet and 6,000 square feet.
Information: Kristen Matthews 410-887-3391
Zoning Hearings - 2203 Lodge Forest Drive
Location: East side Lodge Forest Drive, 50 feet north of North Point Creek Road. 15th Election District
Case Number: 8-382-SPHA
Legal Owners: Timothy A. and Rene D. Heitman
Meeting location: County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Room 106, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 04/17/2008 9 a.m. - 04/17/2008 10 a.m.
Description: Special Hearing to approve an accessory structure (detached) with an in-law apartment on the second floor. Variance to allow an accessory structure with a height of 22 feet in lieu of the required 15 feet.
Information: Kristen Matthews 410-887-3391
Zoning Hearings - 7330 and 7332 German Hill Road
Location: North side of German Hill Road, 620 feet east of centerline of Beverly Road. 12th Election District
Case Number: 8-386-SPH
Legal Owner: Pastor Cameron Giovanelli, The Calvary Baptist Church of Dundalk Maryland
Meeting location: County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Room 106, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 04/17/2008 11 a.m. - 04/17/2008 12 noon
Description: Special Hearing for a waiver pursuant to Section 500.6, BCZR; Section 3112.0, Building Code; and Sections 32-4-414, 32-4-107(a)(2), and 32-8-301 BCC, to permit grading in a riverine floodplain.
Information: Kristen Matthews 410-887-3391
Zoning Hearings - 7902 Eastdale Road
Location: North side Eastdale Road, 34 feet east of 53rd Street. 15th Election District
Case Number: 8-388-A
Legal Owners: Ericson Atuobi and Gifty Kumah
Meeting location: County Courts Building, 401 Bosley Avenue, Room 407, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 04/23/2008 10 a.m. - 04/23/2008 11 a.m.
Description: Variance to permit an addition with a 23-foot front yard setback and an existing addition with a 5.8-foot rear setback in lieu of the required 25 feet and 40 feet, respectively.
Information: Kristen Matthews 410-887-3391
Zoning Hearings - 7902 Eastdale Road
Location: North side of Old North Point Road, 165 feet west of centerline of Pinewood Road. 15th Election District
Case Number: 8-390-SPH
Legal Owners: William and Barbara A. Ayd
Meeting location: County Courts Building, 401 Bosley Avenue, Room 407, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 04/23/2008 11 a.m. - 04/23/2008 12 noon
Description: Special Hearing to amend the site plan in Case No. 04-396-X wherein the Deputy Zoning Commissioner granted Petitioners' Special Exception Request for service garage on April 28, 2004. The Amendment to the plan includes razing an existing 2 bay service garage replacing it with a 40-foot by 60-foot pole barn service garage as more fully described on the attached Plat.
Information: Kristen Matthews 410-887-3391
Zoning Hearings - 6740 Railway Avenue
Location: West side of Railway Avenue, 60 feet north of centerline of Tolson Avenue. 12th Election District
Case Number: 8-398-A
Legal Owner: Jennifer Rivas
Meeting location: County Courts Building, 401 Bosley Avenue, Room 407, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 04/24/2008 10 a.m. - 04/24/2008 11 a.m.
Description: Variance to permit an existing single family dwelling on an undersized lot with a lot width of 50 feet in lieu of the required 55 feet.
Information: Kristen Matthews 410-887-3391
Zoning Hearings - Lot 46 and Lot 47, Railway Avenue
Location: West side of Railway Avenue, 110 feet north of centerline of Tolson Avenue. 12th Election District
Case Number: 8-397-A
Legal Owner: Jennifer Rivas Contract Purchaser: Steve Carroll (Mason Properties)
Meeting location: County Courts Building, 401 Bosley Avenue, Room 407, Towson, MD 21204
Date/Time: 04/24/2008 10 a.m. - 04/24/2008 11 a.m.
Description: Variance to approve a proposed single family dwelling on an undersized lot with a lot width of 50 feet in lieu of the required 55 feet.
Information: Kristen Matthews 410-887-3391
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